Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Various angles

Detail shots

There's some skeletal frame structure visible in the shoulders and legs.

For weapons, you get two non-kinetic pods and a bayonet.

HG Beguir-Beu - The bayonet attaches by removing the back-of-hand parts and reassembling them around it — the hold is solid,

The bayonet attaches by removing the back-of-hand parts and reassembling them around it —
the hold is solid, but swapping it on and off is a bit of a hassle.

The non-kinetic pods can be detached from the wings and connected via lead wires.

HG Beguir-Beu - One clear display stand for the non-kinetic pods is included in the box — but since there are two pods, havin

One clear display stand for the non-kinetic pods is included in the box —
but since there are two pods, having only one stand feels a bit awkward. Wish they'd thrown in a second one.

Leftover parts

The arm and leg articulation is excellent, as expected.

HG Beguir-Beu - The forward/backward range of motion in the shoulders is a bit narrow, and if you push them too far forward t

The forward/backward range of motion in the shoulders is a bit narrow,
and if you push them too far forward the joints pop out easily, so watch out. -_-

Waist articulation

Foot articulation

Wing articulation

HG Beguir-Beu - The hip joints swing out sideways to a remarkable degree — you can pull off a full split pose just by raising

The hip joints swing out sideways to a remarkable degree —
you can pull off a full split pose just by raising the legs to the side, no rotation needed.

Bayonet pose

Bayonet + non-kinetic pod deployed pose.

HG Beguir-Beu - Both non-kinetic pods deployed. Since only one small clear stand is included, I borrowed another stand to pul

Both non-kinetic pods deployed.
Since only one small clear stand is included, I borrowed another stand to pull this pose off.

Together with the HG Gundam Lfrith released alongside it.

This kit is the HG Beguir-Beu, released as part of the Mobile Suit Gundam "The Witch from Mercury" series. HG Gundam LfrithIt was released alongside the HG Gundam Lfrith, and it's the unit that appears in the prologue. The overall build quality and construction approach are pretty much identical to the HG Gundam Lfrith.

Overall, the kit goes together smoothly and the color separation is excellent. The polycap-less joints deliver great articulation and solid joint strength — there are still some C-type joints here and there which can feel a little iffy, but since the kit is lightweight and the joints start out nice and tight, it shouldn't be a real issue. The hip articulation in particular is outstanding; you can raise the legs sideways all the way up to shoulder height, so you can even pull off some seriously advanced yoga poses.

For weapons, you get two bayonets and the non-kinetic pods. The bayonets attach by removing and reassembling the back-of-hand parts, so they lock on nice and securely. The non-kinetic pods can be detached from the wings and displayed in a deployed state using lead wires, and you can use the included small clear stand to display them. The only slightly awkward thing is that there are two non-kinetic pods but only one stand included.

As you'd expect from a modern HG kit, the quality is more than solid. The somewhat unconventional design might be a love-it-or-hate-it thing, but as a Gunpla that's fun to build casually, it's definitely worth the price.

HG Beguir-Beu | 2022.8 | ¥1,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.