HG Origin

MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral]

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Detail shots (1/4) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Detail shots (2/4) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Detail shots (3/4) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - The limbs have a basic internal frame structure.

The limbs have a basic internal frame structure.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - When you turn the head, the mono-eye links up and automatically rotates at a slightly wide

When you turn the head, the mono-eye links up and automatically rotates at a slightly wider angle.
It's way more convenient than opening the head hatch and manually turning the mono-eye by hand. ^^

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Two head parts are included — one with the officer's horn antenna, and one plain bare head

Two head parts are included — one with the officer's horn antenna, and one plain bare head.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - A separate stowed version of the Heat Hawk is included.

A separate stowed version of the Heat Hawk is included.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Shown mounted on the side skirt. That said, the peg fit is a bit iffy and the power cable

Shown mounted on the side skirt.
That said, the peg fit is a bit iffy and the power cable makes it hard to get the angle right, so it's not exactly easy to keep it plugged in.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - The machine gun's shoulder stock is articulated.

The machine gun's shoulder stock is articulated.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - A total of four hands are included.

A total of four hands are included.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Limb articulation is quite good.

Limb articulation is quite good.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Pulling the shoulders back opens up the chest as well. It's not super practical in terms o

Pulling the shoulders back opens up the chest as well.
It's not super practical in terms of actual use, but it looks pretty cool.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - A natural kneeling pose (1/2) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - A natural kneeling pose (2/2)

A natural kneeling pose

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - The two-handed shooting pose looks natural too. (1/4) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - The two-handed shooting pose looks natural too. (2/4) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - The two-handed shooting pose looks natural too. (3/4) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - The two-handed shooting pose looks natural too. (4/4)

The two-handed shooting pose looks natural too.

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Heat hawk action (1/2) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Heat hawk action (2/2)

Heat hawk action

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Aerial pose (1/2) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Aerial pose (2/2)

Aerial pose

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Firing pose (1/3) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Firing pose (2/3) HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Firing pose (3/3)

Firing pose

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] - Together with the Origin HG Prototype Gouf.

Together with the Origin HG Prototype Gouf.

The Bugu piloted by Ramba Ral in Episode 4 of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin — "On the Eve of Destiny" — has been released as an HG kit. True to its status as Ral's personal machine, it features blue armor, the finely detailed Origin-style aesthetics, and a sharp, stylish proportions. The design feels like a modern reinterpretation of the Gouf with a touch of Zaku thrown in.

The latest Origin HG kits have been keeping up a top-tier quality on par with or even beyond HGUC standards, and the Bugu is no exception — it comes out flawless with a satisfying build experience, beautiful proportions, sturdy joints, and excellent articulation. In particular, thanks to its design that modernizes the classic look while staying true to the original style, the sense of unfamiliarity you sometimes get with brand-new units is kept to a minimum, so even longtime fans should find it easy to warm up to.

The mono-eye does rotate, but not in the usual way where you open the head hatch and turn it by hand, or use a lever underneath the head. Instead, it uses an auto-rotation mechanism where turning the head automatically makes the mono-eye rotate at a slightly wider angle in the same direction. Thanks to this, you don't need to do anything extra — just turn the head and the mono-eye follows along automatically, making it a genuinely effective and convenient gimmick.

Beyond that, you also get a machine gun with an articulated shoulder stock, and for the Heat Hawk, a separate stowed part is included in addition to the handheld version. That said, the stowed Heat Hawk that attaches to the side skirt is a bit tricky to position because of the power cable, and the peg fit is a little loose so it tends to fall off — which is a bit of a shame. (Maybe that's why the manual doesn't include a single photo of the Heat Hawk in its stowed configuration...)

Anyway, the smooth articulation and solid joints make posing a real treat, and with its great looks to boot, this is a high-quality Gunpla that I'd happily recommend to any Gunpla fan. :-)

HG Origin MS-04 Bugu [Ramba Ral] | 2016.12 | ¥1,700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.