HG The Witchfrom Mercury

Demi Barding

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Demi Barding - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Demi Barding - Various angles (1/6) HG Demi Barding - Various angles (2/6) HG Demi Barding - Various angles (3/6) HG Demi Barding - Various angles (4/6) HG Demi Barding - Various angles (5/6) HG Demi Barding - Various angles (6/6)


Various angles

HG Demi Barding - Detail shots (1/4) HG Demi Barding - Detail shots (2/4) HG Demi Barding - Detail shots (3/4) HG Demi Barding - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Demi Barding - Frame structure (1/2) HG Demi Barding - Frame structure (2/2)

Frame structure

HG Demi Barding - Weapons loadout

Weapons loadout

HG Demi Barding - The Beam Rifle Plus has a movable secondary grip.

The Beam Rifle Plus has a movable secondary grip.

HG Demi Barding - The fixing pin on the back of the Beam Rifle Plus can be plugged into the forearm, allowing for a secure ho

The fixing pin on the back of the Beam Rifle Plus can be plugged into the forearm, allowing for a secure hold.

HG Demi Barding - The beam saber is stored on the side of the leg.

The beam saber is stored on the side of the leg.

HG Demi Barding - The lead wire can be used to deploy the Baoling Pack in its ejected state. (1/2) HG Demi Barding - The lead wire can be used to deploy the Baoling Pack in its ejected state. (2/2)

The lead wire can be used to deploy the Baoling Pack in its ejected state.

HG Demi Barding - The Booster on the side of the leg can move up and down and rotate. (1/2) HG Demi Barding - The Booster on the side of the leg can move up and down and rotate. (2/2)

The Booster on the side of the leg can move up and down and rotate.

HG Demi Barding - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

HG Demi Barding - Limb articulation

Limb articulation

HG Demi Barding - The gimmick of lifting the waist from the back is the same as the original Demi Trainer.

The gimmick of lifting the waist from the back is the same as the original Demi Trainer.

HG Demi Barding - Forward/backward shoulder articulation

Forward/backward shoulder articulation

HG Demi Barding - Baoling Pack articulation (1/2) HG Demi Barding - Baoling Pack articulation (2/2)

Baoling Pack articulation

HG Demi Barding - Poses using the Baoling Pack's beam cannons (1/3) HG Demi Barding - Poses using the Baoling Pack's beam cannons (2/3) HG Demi Barding - Poses using the Baoling Pack's beam cannons (3/3)

Poses using the Baoling Pack's beam cannons

HG Demi Barding - Beam saber action (1/3) HG Demi Barding - Beam saber action (2/3) HG Demi Barding - Beam saber action (3/3)

Beam saber action

HG Demi Barding - Baoling Pack ejected poses (1/3) HG Demi Barding - Baoling Pack ejected poses (2/3) HG Demi Barding - Baoling Pack ejected poses (3/3)

Baoling Pack ejected poses

HG Demi Barding - With the HG Demi Trainer.

With the HG Demi Trainer.

HG Demi Barding - With the HG Demi Trainer (Chuchu's custom unit).

With the HG Demi Trainer (Chuchu's custom unit).

This kit is the HG Demi Barding from the Mobile Suit Gundam "The Witch from Mercury" series. It's Chuchu's (rental..) unit that appears in Season 2 — "Barding" refers to the armor worn by a warhorse. It's based on the HG Demi Trainer, but with two new runner sheets added, it comes out with a noticeably different silhouette.

Since the underlying frame is based on the Demi Trainer, the unique waist articulation gimmick along with its excellent articulation and joint strength carry over as well. With the armor and weapons being larger, it sports a much more hefty proportion. The Baoling Pack on the back can be deployed in its ejected state using a lead wire, just like in episode 22. The two beam cannons on the Baoling Pack can be freely positioned facing front or rear, and the Demi Trainer head on top can rotate.

For weapons, a Beam Rifle Plus and beam saber are included. When holding the Beam Rifle Plus, the fixing pin on the rear can lock it onto the forearm. On top of that, the Boosters on the sides of the legs can move up and down and rotate, and they also serve as storage for the beam sabers.

With such a dramatically refreshed look, it also boasts the same clean build quality as the HG Demi Trainer. If you're enjoying The Witch from Mercury or just dig the style, this seems like a great HG kit you can grab without hesitation. :-)

HG Demi Barding | 2023.6 | ¥1,900

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.