Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining

The universal yardstick — size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Upper body close-up. The clear parts on the head really stand out.

Just like the Cold Districts GM, it includes an action-pose left hand of the same design.

Articulation is quite good — same as the Cold Districts GM.

Action pose

HGUC GM Command ~ Colony type - Includes the same action-pose beam saber + gripping hand parts as the Cold Districts GM. Pain

Includes the same action-pose beam saber + gripping hand parts as the Cold Districts GM. Painting is a must, though..

HGUC GM Command ~ Colony type - Comparison with the Cold Districts GM. The basic frame is the same, but the external details

Comparison with the Cold Districts GM. The basic frame is the same, but the external details are surprisingly different.
The head is a completely different parts configuration, and the front torso, ducts, skirt armor, and more are all different.

The shields are completely different too — the GM Command's shield looks way cooler. ^^

HGUC GM Command ~ Colony type - The rifles are different too.. The legs have added verniers and a different structure as well

The rifles are different too.. The legs have added verniers and a different structure as well.
The side skirt armor and arm details have also been changed.

HGUC GM Command ~ Colony type - The backpack is completely different, and the knee joint parts are different too. Two beam sa

The backpack is completely different, and the knee joint parts are different too. Two beam sabers have also been added to the rear.

HGUC GM Command ~ Colony type - The HGUC GM trio. Every one of the HGUC GMs is high quality, making them all very satisfying

The HGUC GM trio. Every one of the HGUC GMs is high quality, making them all very satisfying kits.

Straight build photo before panel lining

The HGUC 0080 rush continues~ This time it's the GM Command. (Some people also call it "GM Commando" in the Japanese style.) It can be seen as a variation kit sharing its base with the previously released 0080 Cold Districts GM. So the basic articulation characteristics and proportions are identical to the Cold Districts GM, but there are quite a few differences in the details. The GM Command comes in two versions — Colony type and Space type — with the Colony type released first.

The head is an entirely new part, and while the arm and leg armor, joints, torso ducts, skirt armor, weapons, and so on may look similar at first glance, about 50% of the external armor is actually a new design when you look closely. (See comparison photos.) Maybe that's why, once you've built it, it feels surprisingly quite different from the Cold Districts GM.

Just as the HGUC GM kits have delivered outstanding value for money and satisfaction, this GM Command is no different — compact and sturdy, with solid yet well-articulated joints and perfect color separation, it boasts top-tier quality. It's a kit that just feels great once you've finished building it. The Cold Districts GM was already very well received, but personally I like the GM Command just a little bit more. One thing to note is that GM kits in general tend to have somewhat rough seam lines that are quite visible in a straight build, and the GM Command is no exception. But given that it's an affordable HGUC, that's understandable to a degree. ^^

For starters, the Cold Districts GM's rifle was a bit tricky to hold properly due to its design, but the GM Command's rifle plugs right into the hand and won't fall out. The shield is also a more refined design, and the subtle tone of the molded color feels nicer than the cold feel of the Cold Districts GM (well, it's called Cold Districts for a reason..?). It's also cleaner-looking since it doesn't go overboard with unnecessary seals. Oh, and come to think of it, the GM Command's backpack looks better too. ^^;

Anyway, the HGUC GM kits are all high quality no matter which one you pick up, making them gems that satisfy both beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike. Among them, the GM Command stands out as the best GM kit of the bunch — a fantastic kit with incredible value for money that I'd recommend to everyone.

HGUC GM Command ~ Colony type | 2004.05 | ¥1,100

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.