Kit Review

Straight build

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (1/4)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (2/4)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (3/4)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (4/4)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version - The shine doesn't really come through in photos, but in person the surface is incredi

The shine doesn't really come through in photos, but in person the surface is incredibly smooth.

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (1/2)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (2/2)

Fully armed

Sleek Core Fighter. Color separation is pretty bad though.. ^^;

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version - Action poses (1/3)

Action poses

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (1/3)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (2/3)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version (3/3)

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version - Alongside the normal HGUC First. In photos the molded colors look different, but in p

Alongside the normal HGUC First. In photos the molded colors look different,
but in person the big difference is really just matte vs. gloss reflectivity.

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version - The one without panel lining is the Gloss Injection Version, so take a look and compa

The one without panel lining is the Gloss Injection Version, so take a look and compare in the photos.

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version - Alongside the Extra Finish Version, which you could call a semi-gloss coating. The Gl

Alongside the Extra Finish Version, which you could call a semi-gloss coating.
The Gloss Injection is actually shinier though;

Alongside the Zeta Gundam Gloss Injection Version. The Zeta one is more shiny;

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version - The HGUC First collection. Being the main character and all, it sure does get a lot o

The HGUC First collection. Being the main character and all, it sure does get a lot of unusual variant releases.

This is the RX-78 First Gundam Gloss Injection Version, one of the limited editions released at the 2006 Gundam Expo. Gloss injection refers to a glossy finish style where the surface of the molded parts is made extra smooth, giving the whole kit a sleek, shiny look. Same concept as what was applied to the MG Gryphone and Qubeley Mk.II.

It doesn't stand out much in photos, but in person it does look noticeably smoother. That said, compared to other plated versions it feels a little less distinctive — though it does have a slightly more premium feel compared to the standard release.

With gloss injection molding, the material tends to be harder overall, which makes cleaning up gate marks a bit more of a pain, and they do tend to leave more of a mark. So trimming with just a knife is a bit tricky — you'll really want to clean things up properly with a file or sandpaper.

The basic kit characteristics are completely identical to the normal version — it's really just the surface finish that's been given a glossy treatment, so there isn't much more to say about it.

Personally, it feels like it has a bit less appeal compared to the coated or clear versions... but as a limited edition release, I think the kit has its own meaning just for that. ^^;

HGUC Gundam ~ Gloss Injection Version
2006 Gundam Expo Limited Edition

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.