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Red Gundam

Kit Review

Straight build + Seals

HG Red Gundam - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Red Gundam - Various angles (1/6) HG Red Gundam - Various angles (2/6) HG Red Gundam - Various angles (3/6) HG Red Gundam - Various angles (4/6) HG Red Gundam - Various angles (5/6) HG Red Gundam - Various angles (6/6)


Various angles

HG Red Gundam - Detail shots (1/4) HG Red Gundam - Detail shots (2/4) HG Red Gundam - Detail shots (3/4) HG Red Gundam - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Red Gundam - Weapons loadout

Weapons loadout

HG Red Gundam - The beam rifle handle is fixed, with only the scope being movable.

The beam rifle handle is fixed, with only the scope being movable.

HG Red Gundam - You can choose between 2 types of seals for the shield.

You can choose between 2 types of seals for the shield.

HG Red Gundam - Shield interior detail

Shield interior detail

HG Red Gundam - You can mount the shield on the backpack using the joint parts. (1/2) HG Red Gundam - You can mount the shield on the backpack using the joint parts. (2/2)

You can mount the shield on the backpack using the joint parts.

HG Red Gundam - Hammer with the chain from the weapon set for the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0, released through Club G

Hammer with the chain from the weapon set for the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0, released through Club G

HG Red Gundam - Joint parts for mounting the hammer on a stand

Joint parts for mounting the hammer on a stand

HG Red Gundam - A total of 3 hands are included.

A total of 3 hands are included.

HG Red Gundam - 2 bits are included.

2 bits are included.

HG Red Gundam - You can attach the bits by swapping out the shoulder/elbow/calf parts. (1/2) HG Red Gundam - You can attach the bits by swapping out the shoulder/elbow/calf parts. (2/2)

You can attach the bits by swapping out the shoulder/elbow/calf parts.

HG Red Gundam - Bits attached at all 3 positions (1/3) HG Red Gundam - Bits attached at all 3 positions (2/3) HG Red Gundam - Bits attached at all 3 positions (3/3)

Bits attached at all 3 positions

HG Red Gundam - Since the shield is awkward to hold in the hand, it's more stable to attach it to the elbow fixing pin.

Since the shield is awkward to hold in the hand, it's more stable to attach it to the elbow fixing pin.

HG Red Gundam - Two of each body sticker are included, so you've got a backup if you mess up applying one.

Two of each body sticker are included,
so you've got a backup if you mess up applying one.

HG Red Gundam - Excellent limb articulation

Excellent limb articulation

HG Red Gundam - Since the hip joint is a ball joint, you can drop it down slightly.

Since the hip joint is a ball joint, you can drop it down slightly.

HG Red Gundam - Forward/backward shoulder articulation

Forward/backward shoulder articulation

HG Red Gundam - Waist articulation (1/2) HG Red Gundam - Waist articulation (2/2)

Waist articulation

HG Red Gundam - Interestingly, the neck can be raised quite far upward.

Interestingly, the neck can be raised quite far upward.

HG Red Gundam - Beam rifle pose (1/3) HG Red Gundam - Beam rifle pose (2/3) HG Red Gundam - Beam rifle pose (3/3)

Beam rifle pose

HG Red Gundam - Hammer pose (1/3) HG Red Gundam - Hammer pose (2/3) HG Red Gundam - Hammer pose (3/3)

Hammer pose

HG Red Gundam - Beam saber pose with the bits detached and displayed separately (1/4) HG Red Gundam - Beam saber pose with the bits detached and displayed separately (2/4) HG Red Gundam - Beam saber pose with the bits detached and displayed separately (3/4) HG Red Gundam - Beam saber pose with the bits detached and displayed separately (4/4)

Beam saber pose with the bits detached and displayed separately

HG Red Gundam - Pose with bits attached to the shoulders (1/2) HG Red Gundam - Pose with bits attached to the shoulders (2/2)

Pose with bits attached to the shoulders

HG Red Gundam - Together with the HG Ziku Axis.

Together with the HG Ziku Axis.

The Red Gundam has been released as the 4th HG kit from "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury" — wait, "Gundam Ziku Axis." With its assembly feel close to an RG and its bold, striking design, HG Ziku Axis— unlike that one, this time it comes across as closer to a more traditional HG feel. The parts layout is more straightforward, and the styling has moved closer to the original Gundam aesthetic.

First off, thanks to the finely divided parts breakdown, it delivers excellent sculpt quality and a great straight build visual. Articulation and joint strength are both well executed, and the movement feels smoother compared to the Ziku Axis, which had a somewhat stiff feel. Also, the Ziku Axis had a lot of tiny parts like an RG, making it a challenging build, but this kit is accessible enough for beginners. Overall, it gives off a more consistently polished feel as a result.

For weapons, you get a beam rifle, beam saber, hammer, and shield. The hammer reuses the chain from the RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 weapon setreleased through Club G, which gives it a great look and solid stability. Two flashy bits are also included, and by swapping out joint parts you can attach them to the sides of the shoulders, elbows, or calves. Stand joint parts are included as well, so you can display the bits separately on their own.

All in all, this is a really excellent HG kit in terms of quality. It's still an Evangelion-style Gundam that'll probably divide opinions, but compared to the Ziku Axis, it feels relatively less jarring. Either way, if you enjoyed the Ziku Axis anime or don't have any issues with the style, this seems like a great kit you can grab without hesitation. :-)

HG Red Gundam | 2025.5 | ¥2,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.