Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - Detail shots (1/4)

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

The inside of the skirt has some nicely detailed molding too.

The beam gatling can also be mounted on the backpack.

Movement of the army knife on the right arm

Missile hatch opens on the chest, shoulders, and sides of the legs

A total of 3 hand types are included.

Leftover parts

Limb articulation

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - Since it shares some joints with the HGAC Gundam Sandrock, the special waist gimmick and hip joint sl

Since it shares some joints with the HGAC Gundam Sandrock, the special waist gimmick and hip joint slide gimmick are carried over as well.

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - However, with the waist gimmick, bending it as far as you would on the Sandrock causes it to interfer

However, with the waist gimmick, bending it as far as you would on the Sandrock causes it to interfere with the upper body armor and pop apart pretty easily T_T
If you do bend it, just keep it to a slight angle.

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - Full burst pose (1/3)

Full burst pose

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - Beam gatling action (1/4)

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms - Beam gatling action (2/4)

Beam gatling action

Army knife action

With the HGAC Wing Gundam & Gundam Sandrock.

With the MG Gundam Heavyarms.

Straight build

Gundam Heavyarms from Gundam W has been released as part of the HGAC lineup. It's the third main-cast HGAC unit following Wing Gundam and Gundam Sandrock. The bright, vibrant color scheme is pulled off cleanly through solid color separation, and the six hatch-open gimmicks for that signature full burst pose are well executed too.

Since it basically shares the core skeleton runners with the HGAC Gundam Sandrock, the articulation and structural features are very similar. The special forward-bending waist joint gimmick and hip joint slide gimmick are both reproduced here. That said, just like with the Sandrock, bending the waist too far forward can cause the upper and lower body to suddenly pop apart, so it's still a bit nerve-wracking to push it too far. Aside from that, it offers the same solid articulation and joint strength as the HGAC Gundam Sandrock, making it pretty easy to get into poses.

The main weapon, the beam gatling, can be mounted on the left forearm or on the backpack, and the right arm features a poseable army knife. A total of 3 hand sets are included, though there aren't really any other accessories beyond that. All in all, this is a high-quality HG kit that nails the basics without any major complaints, so it should be a great treat for anyone who's been waiting for a Heavyarms kit. :-)

HGAC Gundam Heavyarms | 2020.10 | ¥1,700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.