Kit Review

Straight build
+ panel lining + decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body close-up and cockpit open shot.
From the front, it's identical to the J-type.. ^^;

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - The highlight of the F-type is definitely the backpack. A vernier has been added on top, and the lower ve

The highlight of the F-type is definitely the backpack.
A vernier has been added on top, and the lower verniers are bigger.

F-type with the vernier covers removed

The F-type gets a total of 8 additional verniers on the legs.

Interestingly, the F-type includes the Giant Bazooka that came with the High Mobility type.

F-type weapons.

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Outer armor removed shot. (1/2)

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Outer armor removed shot. (2/2)

Outer armor removal shot.

Internal frame.

Frame upper body front and rear shots.

F-type backpack frame.

F-type leg frame with added verniers.

Frame action pose angled to show off the F-type verniers.

Articulation is outstanding, as expected!

First off, the F-type comes with one quirky accessory..
it's a part meant for gripping like this,

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - It's a little prop for recreating the scene from the show where the colony hatch is opened, using that cr

It's a little prop for recreating the scene from the show where the colony hatch is opened, using that crouching-down pose.
It's a bit different from the usual Zaku 2.0 crouch pose.. but since the manual showed it that way, I just went with it ^^;

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Action poses! Excellent articulation as always. But since the F-type is a space-use unit, it probably loo

Action poses! Excellent articulation as always.
But since the F-type is a space-use unit, it probably looks better up on a stand, right?

Zaku II F-type on a universal action base

Stand action poses

Various space-use poses.. I'm oddly fond of this one-

Giant Bazooka action — the F-type's exclusive highlight

Heavy weapons action

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - If you look closely at the leftover dry decals, there are extra decals included specifically for putting

If you look closely at the leftover dry decals, there are extra decals included specifically for putting on the F-type's action base.

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Comparison with the Zaku II F-type v1.0. The v1.0 lets you choose between J-type and F-type assembly by s

Comparison with the Zaku II F-type v1.0.
The v1.0 lets you choose between J-type and F-type assembly by swapping out the verniers.

The 2.0 F backpack is more compact compared to the 1.0...

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - The change in leg verniers. These two are so different I'm not sure what to say.. ^^; As expected, the fe

The change in leg verniers. These two are so different I'm not sure what to say.. ^^;
As expected, the feet got a lot smaller going to 2.0, and unlike the flat verniers on the v1.0,
the 2.0's leg verniers look more three-dimensional even though they're smaller.

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Together with the Zaku II J-type v2.0. Aside from the backpack and rear leg verniers, they're completely

Together with the Zaku II J-type v2.0.
Aside from the backpack and rear leg verniers, they're completely identical — one and the same, really.

The J-type had leg missile pods,
while the F-type gets the Giant Bazooka and colony handle in their place.

J-type, S-type, and F-type 2.0 collection

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - The backpacks all look different. Going from J -> F -> S, the verniers get bigger and the backpack gets m

The backpacks all look different.
Going from J -> F -> S, the verniers get bigger and the backpack gets more voluminous.

Backpack inner frame comparison.

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Leg comparison between J-type and F-type. Maybe because of the added verniers on the F-type, the leg bulk

Leg comparison between J-type and F-type.
Maybe because of the added verniers on the F-type, the leg bulk looks slightly larger too.

MG Zaku II F v2.0 - Comparison between the F-type and Char's custom. Char's unit has one more vernier, and the legs themselve

Comparison between the F-type and Char's custom.
Char's unit has one more vernier..
and the legs themselves are noticeably chunkier. The legs on Char's version really stand out.

Since the F-type is a space variant, verniers have been added to the soles of the feet as well.

The J, F, and S v2.0 trio — you can only tell them apart from the back..

The Zaku v2.0 gang, now with the High Mobility Zaku joining in

Straight build

As you'd expect, the F-type has been released as a variation of the Zaku 2.0. In the 1.0, you could choose between the J-type and F-type by swapping out the backpack and leg verniers, but with the v2.0, they've been released as entirely separate kits.

There are pros and cons to this.. On one hand, you lose the option to build either variant from a single kit like you could with the v2.0 — but on the other hand, each variant now has slightly more refined and faithful details, so releasing them as separate kits feels justifiable enough.

The main differences from the J-type are the backpack verniers and leg verniers — a small vernier has been added to the top of the backpack, and the main vernier at the bottom is larger. The legs also get eight small verniers added, plus one large vernier on each sole. In the v1.0, the backpack difference between the F-type and Char's custom wasn't that significant, but in the v2.0, as you can see in the photos above, the backpack styles of the J, F, and S types are clearly distinct from one another. It really feels like each unit has developed its own personality with the version upgrade.

The legs in particular now clearly distinguish the J, F, and S types. As you can see in the photos, the more verniers there are and the larger they get, the chunkier the legs become. It's actually pretty fun to observe these subtle differences :-) There are also some minor differences in the weapons — instead of the leg missile pods that came with the J-type, the F-type includes the Giant Bazooka from the High Mobility type. And as a little bonus, a colony handle is included to recreate the scene where the colony hatch is opened. (Just the handle part alone..;) Still, I think it's a pretty clever little touch.

Honestly, I've talked about the pros and cons of the Zaku 2.0 so many times now that it feels redundant to go over them again.. For the most detailed review of the base kit, please refer to the MG Zaku II J-type reviewEverything except the backpack and leg verniers is 100% identical, so please check that out.

To make a direct comparison, the F-type has about ten more parts than the J-type. That's probably due to the backpack and extra verniers, and it does make the F-type feel a bit more substantial. If you had to choose between the two at the same price, I'd probably recommend the F-type over the J-type. That might actually be why they marketed the J-type first..

The MG Zaku II F-type 2.0 was released at the same time as the Minelayer configuration, which might make the choice a bit tricky. Check out the Minelayer review for a detailed comparison — the key question is whether that 1000 yen price difference is worth it to you or not.

And for the hardcore fans, setting aside the obvious releases like the F and J types or the Shin Matsunaga/Johnny Ridden customs — you're probably more interested in seeing MSV Zakus like the Zaku Tank, Zaku Cannon, Zaku Marine, and so on get the MG treatment, right? Either way, this is still a top-quality entry in the Zaku 2.0 series, and it's a lineup I'm excited to see more of. ^^

MG MS-06F Zaku II F ver.2.0
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★★	The most ambitious one-piece slide mold work ever. Especially for the weapons..!
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Molded color and color separation that's far more refined than the 1.0.
Proportions	★★★★★	A blend of classic and modern. You can clearly see how much thought the development team put into it.
Articulation	★★★★★★	The greatest range of articulation ever, with joints that are genuinely effective.
Joint Strength	★★★★★	Never loose, never overly stiff. Absolutely perfect condition.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	A "perfect" full-body frame. The added verniers make it look even cooler.
Detail	★★★★★	Somewhat simplified, but the restrained aesthetic really shines through.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	Giant Bazooka instead of missile pods. Colony prop included.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	300 parts total. 85.7 parts per 1000 yen. More generous than the J-type!
Uniqueness	★★★★★★★	Still top-tier quality that never gets old. A kit that's a little more packed than before.
Dalong's Point : 108 pts.

MG Zaku II F v2.0 | 2008.3 | ¥3,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.