HG Origin

RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Detail shots (1/4) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Detail shots (2/4) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Detail shots (3/4) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - The beam saber can be stored inside the shield or in the forearm with the shield re HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - The beam saber can be stored inside the shield or in the forearm with the shield re

The beam saber can be stored inside the shield or in the forearm with the shield removed.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - You can also stand it up using the support on the inside of the shield. (1/2) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - You can also stand it up using the support on the inside of the shield. (2/2)

You can also stand it up using the support on the inside of the shield.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Leftover parts.

Leftover parts.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - The articulation is excellent.

The articulation is excellent.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - It even comes with a hip joint forward/backward articulation gimmick, so...

It even comes with a hip joint forward/backward articulation gimmick, so...

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - You can naturally pull off a kneeling firing pose like this. (1/3) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - You can naturally pull off a kneeling firing pose like this. (2/3) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - You can naturally pull off a kneeling firing pose like this. (3/3)

You can naturally pull off a kneeling firing pose like this.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Rifle firing pose (1/3) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Rifle firing pose (2/3) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Rifle firing pose (3/3)

Rifle firing pose

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Beam saber aerial action (1/3) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Beam saber aerial action (2/3) HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Beam saber aerial action (3/3)

Beam saber aerial action

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Together with the HGUC Gundam Local Type, which shares a lot in common.

Together with the HGUC Gundam Local Type, which shares a lot in common.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Together with the HG Origin Char's Zaku.

Together with the HG Origin Char's Zaku.

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type - Together with the HGUC RX-78 Revive version. The overall construction, proportions,

Together with the HGUC RX-78 Revive version.
The overall construction, proportions, joint characteristics — the build quality feels very similar.

A Gundam has finally made its way into the HG Origin lineup, with the release of the HG Gundam Local Type — the predecessor to the Gundam Local Type. The overall silhouette, shoulder design, shield, and rifle all scream Local Type family Gundam. That said, it comes with updated proportions, making it slimmer compared to the existing HGUC Gundam Local Type.

The overall composition and build quality feel very similar to the HGUC RX-78 Revive version — the proportions and articulation characteristics are practically identical — yet the price is double, which sparked value-for-money debates right from launch. The Gundam Local Type does have a few more parts, but not enough to justify the difference between ¥1,000 and ¥2,000. It's honestly puzzling why it ended up priced at ¥2,000 out of nowhere... just quietly riding the inflation wave?

That said, the overall proportions and sculpt are excellent, the joints are smooth yet sturdy, and the articulation is top-notch — there's really nothing to complain about in terms of quality. It's also a nice touch that the beam saber handle can be mounted on either the forearm or the shield, and just like the HG Origin Zaku, the hip joint articulation gimmick lets you pull off a natural kneeling pose.

All in all, this kit is significant simply for being yet another HG Gundam with a fresh new design. The seemingly out-of-nowhere price hike leaves a bit of a sour taste, but the quality itself is more than worthy of praise. :-)

HG Origin RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type | 2016.7 | ¥2,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.