Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Detail shots

The left shoulder can be equipped with either a standard armor or a shield — your choice.

The beam saber is stored inside the shield.

The rifle's foregrip is articulated.

Remove the cover on the back and you'll expose a joint hole,
which is compatible with Build Custom parts and more.

Excellent limb articulation

Kneeling pose

HGAC Leo - Natural two-handed shooting pose (1/3)

Natural two-handed shooting pose

One-handed shooting pose

Beam saber action

With the HGAC Wing Gundam

Straight-built state

The Leo from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing has been released as part of the HGAC (After Colony) lineup — the non-Universal Century equivalent of HGUC. This mass-production unit was basically cannon fodder (...) in the Wing Gundam anime, and since it was never released as an older kit before, this is actually its first time being made into a plastic model.

The suit itself is pretty simple, so it comes in at a low ¥1000 price point with a slim box to match. One interesting thing to note is that the parts on the runners are perfectly organized in a modular fashion. The head, torso, left arm/left leg, and right arm/right leg are each grouped together on the runners in the same shape as the actual suit, making it really easy to find the parts you need. It's honestly an ideal parts layout.

As the price suggests, this is a kit that goes together quickly with a straightforward build. It shows off great articulation and solid joint strength, making it easy to pose and hold positions — overall a clean, quality feel. That said, while the basic quality is excellent, there aren't really any standout gimmicks to speak of, so it can feel a little plain.

Given the low price, easy assembly, and the nature of the suit itself, this is honestly a kit that's just begging to be built in multiples rather than just one. For fans of the Gundam W series, this would make a fantastic gift. :-)

HGAC Leo | 2018.5 | ¥1,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.