HG Origin

MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender)

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit, assembled (1/6) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit, assembled (2/6) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit, assembled (3/6) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit, assembled (4/6) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit, assembled (5/6) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit, assembled (6/6)

Denim's unit, assembled

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Detail shots (1/4) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Detail shots (2/4) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Detail shots (3/4) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Outer armor removed. Same frame as the previous HG Origin Zaku II. (1/2) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Outer armor removed. Same frame as the previous HG Origin Zaku II. (2/2)

Outer armor removal shot.
Same frame as the previous HG Origin Zaku II.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - The weapon loadout is also similar to the HG Origin Char's Zaku II, but with a Zaku

The weapon loadout is also similar to the HG Origin Char's Zaku II,
but with a Zaku Machine Gun added on top.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Leftover parts.

Leftover parts.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Articulation is the same as the HG Origin Char's Zaku as well.

Articulation is the same as the HG Origin Char's Zaku as well.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Zaku Machine Gun firing pose (1/3) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Zaku Machine Gun firing pose (2/3) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Zaku Machine Gun firing pose (3/3)

Zaku Machine Gun firing pose

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - MS Anti-Ship Rifle firing pose (1/3) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - MS Anti-Ship Rifle firing pose (2/3) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - MS Anti-Ship Rifle firing pose (3/3)

MS Anti-Ship Rifle firing pose

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Swap out the shoulder parts for the shield type and you can set it up as Slender's u

Swap out the shoulder parts for the shield type and you can set it up as Slender's unit.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Slender's unit configuration. (1/2) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Slender's unit configuration. (2/2)

Slender's unit configuration.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit is 101 and Slender's is 102, so the seals need to be applied differentl HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Denim's unit is 101 and Slender's is 102, so the seals need to be applied differentl

Denim's unit is 101 and Slender's is 102, so the seals need to be applied differently too.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Bazooka aerial firing pose. The angle is a bit awkward so it's not easy to hold with HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Bazooka aerial firing pose. The angle is a bit awkward so it's not easy to hold with HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Bazooka aerial firing pose. The angle is a bit awkward so it's not easy to hold with

Bazooka aerial firing pose.
The angle is a bit awkward so it's not easy to hold with both hands.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Heat hawk action (1/3) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Heat hawk action (2/3) HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Heat hawk action (3/3)

Heat hawk action

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Together with the HG Origin Char's Zaku. Set it up as Slender's unit and the weapon HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Together with the HG Origin Char's Zaku. Set it up as Slender's unit and the weapon

Together with the HG Origin Char's Zaku.
Set it up as Slender's unit and the weapon loadout becomes identical.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Together with the previous HG Bawoo.

Together with the previous HG Bawoo.

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) - Together with the HGUC Zaku I.

Together with the HGUC Zaku I.

The Zaku I has made its appearance in the HG Origin lineup. The base frame runners and overall construction are carried straight over from the previously released HG Origin Char's Zaku.

As you'd expect from a kit reusing a modern frame structure, even though the Zaku I is an older-generation unit, it sports a refined and detailed look just like the Zaku II. Compared to the HGUC Zaku I released back in 2006 — ten years ago — the difference is immediately obvious. The black and yellow sticker on the right shoulder in particular gives it a pretty distinctive look.

This kit can basically be built as either pilot Denim's or Slender's unit from the show, with the difference coming down to whether or not the shield is present on the right shoulder. The manual says you only get one shoulder joint part, so it tells you to swap by disassembling and reassembling — but in practice, you can actually use the leftover polycap to just pop the shoulder armor on and off pretty easily. That said, since Denim's unit is number 101 and Slender's is 102, you will need to swap out the seals accordingly.

The weapon loadout is similar to the HG Origin Char's Zaku, coming with an MS Anti-Ship Rifle, bazooka, heat hawk, and more. This kit also throws in a Zaku Machine Gun on top of all that, making for an even more generous selection of weapons.

Since the HG Origin Zaku II already showed off a clean, polished quality that set it apart from the older HGUC kits, the Zaku I built on the same base comes out as a high-quality kit with excellent articulation, solid joint strength, and a sleek look to match. If you're a fan of the Origin source material or just love the Zaku series in general, this is one great Zaku I kit you definitely don't want to miss. :-)

HG Origin MS-05 Zaku I (Denim/Slender) | 2016.5 | ¥1,700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.