Kit Review

Straight build
+ panel lining + decals

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Size comparison with a cigarette pack. (Though it's a bit of an awkward setup for a size compa

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.
(Though it's a bit of an awkward setup for a size comparison shot..)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Since this kit is basically a bundle of two MGs, the volume of parts and accessories is really

Since this kit is basically a bundle of two MGs,
the volume of parts and accessories is really generous.

Part 1. RX-78-2 v2.0 Real Type Color

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - First, let's take a look at the First v2.0 Real Color version body. (1/6)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - First, let's take a look at the First v2.0 Real Color version body. (2/6)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - First, let's take a look at the First v2.0 Real Color version body. (3/6)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - First, let's take a look at the First v2.0 Real Color version body. (4/6)

First, let's take a look at the First v2.0 Real Color version body.

Upper body

Head

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Decals and seals all over the body. There's a color feel that's unique to the Real Color versi

Decals and seals all over the body.
There's a color feel that's unique to the Real Color version.
Especially those light blue decals on a black background.. they look absolutely gorgeous;;

The back section and shield.
The shield is identical to the normal version.

Legs

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The MSV-flavored decals unique to the Real Color version. (1/3)

The MSV-flavored decals unique to the Real Color version.

Cockpit hatch open

The Real Type core fighter with its color changed to black

Along with the G-Fighter, there's quite a nice variety of 1/100 figures included.

Fully armed shot of the body with the G-Fighter's shield attached.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - As you can see, the shield on the body itself is the same as the normal version.. but the extr

As you can see, the shield on the body itself is the same as the normal version..
The extra shield from the G-Fighter came out in gray.

Striking a cool pose first..

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Super Napalm action (1/3)

Super Napalm action

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Standard shooting pose (1/3)

Standard shooting pose

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The kneeling bazooka firing pose is also very natural, just as you'd expect from a 2.0. (1/5)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The kneeling bazooka firing pose is also very natural, just as you'd expect from a 2.0. (2/5)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The kneeling bazooka firing pose is also very natural, just as you'd expect from a 2.0. (3/5)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The kneeling bazooka firing pose is also very natural, just as you'd expect from a 2.0. (4/5)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The kneeling bazooka firing pose is also very natural, just as you'd expect from a 2.0. (5/5)

Kneeling bazooka firing pose
The poses come out very naturally, just as you'd expect from a 2.0.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Beam saber action (1/3)

Beam saber action

It includes two Gundam Hammers — one from the First v2.0 and one bundled with the G-Fighter.

G-Fighter Gundam Hammer action pose

Part 2. G-Fighter

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Now for the G-Fighter. The gray and purple G3-like color combo gives it a real sense of weight

Now for the G-Fighter.
The gray and purple G3-like color combo gives it a real sense of weight.

Underside

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Decals and seals on each section. It's got a strong MSV vibe all over. (1/4)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Decals and seals on each section. It's got a strong MSV vibe all over. (2/4)

Decals and seals on each section.
It's got a strong MSV vibe all over.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Opening gimmicks on various parts of the main body (1/4)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Opening gimmicks on various parts of the main body (2/4)

Opening gimmicks on various parts of the main body

Part 3. G-Armor & Combinations

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Armor in Real Type Color. Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough. (1/8

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Armor in Real Type Color. Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough. (2/8

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Armor in Real Type Color. Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough. (3/8

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Armor in Real Type Color. Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough. (4/8

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Armor in Real Type Color. Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough. (5/8

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Armor in Real Type Color. Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough. (6/8

The G-Armor in Real Type Color.
Maybe it's the heavier colors, but it looks pretty tough.

Since the G-Fighter's shield is gray.. if you look closely, the shield colors are asymmetrical.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Color G-Bull. (1/6)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Color G-Bull. (2/6)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Color G-Bull. (3/6)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Color G-Bull. (4/6)

Real Type Color G-Bull.

Real Type Color G-Bull Easy.
It's the configuration where the core fighter is removed and the mega particle cannon is rotated toward the nose.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Color G-Sky (1/4)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Color G-Sky (2/4)

Real Type Color G-Sky

Real Type Color G-Sky Easy.
It's the version where the lower body section of the G-Sky is replaced with just the frame.

G-Bull Easy and G-Sky Easy

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Real Type Gundam Sky (1/3)

Real Type Gundam Sky

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Signature action poses of the G-Fighter + Gundam combo. (1/4)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Signature action poses of the G-Fighter + Gundam combo. (2/4)

Signature action poses of the G-Fighter + Gundam combo.

Part 4. Mechanic Frame

Since it's a bundle of two MGs.. the amount of outer armor is pretty substantial.

The First 2.0 body frame.
It's an excellent full-body frame, as you'd expect from a modern MG.

The G-Fighter frame.
The frame only exists in the main body section.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Fighter and First 2.0 frame combination. (1/7)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Fighter and First 2.0 frame combination. (2/7)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Fighter and First 2.0 frame combination. (3/7)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Fighter and First 2.0 frame combination. (4/7)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The G-Fighter and First 2.0 frame combination. (5/7)

The G-Fighter and First 2.0 frame combination.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Action poses in frame-only state. (1/3)

Action poses in frame-only state.

The mechanical frame in G-Armor configuration.

The frame detail is great..

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - The First body section frame within the G-Armor (1/3)

The First body section frame within the G-Armor

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Frame in G-Bull configuration (1/3)

Frame in G-Bull configuration

The G-Sky frame.
Not much of it is exposed though.

Only the rear end of the First body frame is visible.

The leg frame stored inside the container.

Part 5. Comparison

Comparison with the normal version First 2.0.

The Real Color version definitely looks heavier and tougher than the normal version.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Comparison with the normal version G-Fighter. The Real Color molded color just has that certai

Comparison with the normal version G-Fighter.
The Real Color molded color just has that certain something.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Comparison with the normal type G-Armor. (1/4)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Comparison with the normal type G-Armor. (2/4)

Comparison with the normal type G-Armor.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Comparison with the normal type G-Bull (1/3)

Comparison with the normal type G-Bull

Comparison with the normal type G-Sky

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Looking at the nose section of the G-Sky, you can also see the color difference in the core fi

Looking at the nose section of the G-Sky, you can also see the color difference in the core fighter.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color - Comparison with the Okawara Kunio limited edition First, which was based on the MG Gundam Ver.

Comparison with the Okawara Kunio limited edition First, which was based on the MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079.
The color combo and overall composition are nearly identical.
It seems like they've essentially defined the Okawara Kunio coloring version as the Real Color version's official setting.

If you look closely, the shield color and the chest duct color combo are a bit different.

Straight build

As expected, the MG G-Armor — a bundle pack of the MG First 2.0 and MG G-Fighter — has been released. However, instead of normal colors, it adopts an MSV-style Real Type Color scheme, making it a kit with an entirely changed molded color.

The contents themselves are just the runners from the MG First 2.0 and MG G-Fighter included as-is, with no structural changes beyond the molded color swap. In short, it's a pure color variant kit with absolutely nothing added as a bonus. Aside from the MSV-style markings added to the seals and decals, you can't help but feel a little let down that they didn't throw in at least one special extra..

Since this kit combines two MGs into one, the sheer volume of runners and parts is practically PG-level — the contents are seriously packed. The box size is also a large box on par with an 8,000-yen MG or a PG First, which definitely gives off that premium feel. And actually building it, it really does feel like putting together two MGs back-to-back, so this is a kit that'll take a fair bit of time to complete. (Well, that's to be expected, right?) For the detailed characteristics of each individual kit, you can check out their respective original kit reviews — in this review, I think it's enough to just touch on the differences in color and overall feel.

Sure, there's a bit of disappointment that it's just a color variant, but... actually building it, the colors turn out to be surprisingly great. The Real Type Color First 2.0 uses nearly the same coloring concept as the limited-edition First based on MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079 that was released a while back as the Okawara Kunio Color version, and it matches the First 2.0's proportions really well. It seems like the synergy comes from the First 2.0's somewhat ambiguous style — which was all about going back to the original — meeting the MSV color scheme. The slightly awkward proportions paired with the rugged coloring somehow come together to make it look solid and substantial.

The Real Type coloring on the G-Fighter, now rendered in shades of gray, is reminiscent of the Phase Shift Off mode from SEED — and it definitely looks far more impressive than the G-Fighter's original toy-like colors. Compared to the primary color combo of red, yellow, and blue, it looks much tougher and more imposing, which completely wipes away that toy-ish feel.

In the end, the Real Type Color molded colors are a huge success. Just changing the colors alone turned this into a quirky color variant kit that covers all the weaknesses of both the First 2.0 and the G-Fighter. In other words, it looks even better and more premium than the originals. The fact that simply changing the molded colors makes the kit's proportions feel improved too — that's honestly impressive in its own way. On top of that, the distinctive MSV-style decals and seals make the molded color upgrade (?) stand out even more. The blue decals on a black background in particular are really gorgeous...

Since it's a combo of two MGs, the price is a bit of a hit to the wallet — but since two 100-point-level kits come together and create a real synergy on top of the color variant treatment, it's not a kit you'll feel like you wasted money on. Both kits are top-tier modern MGs with a great build feel, and the quality is the best of the best, so you'll definitely get plenty of enjoyment and satisfaction out of building them. Especially if you were disappointed by the oddly proportioned, washed-out look of the regular First 2.0, or if you couldn't stand the primary-color scheme of the G-Fighter, I'd highly recommend giving this kit a shot. Paired with the flashy MSV decaling, you'll get an intensity that surpasses the standard versions. :-)

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	True to a modern kit combo, seam lines are barely visible.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★★★	Refined molded colors that blow the original away.
Proportions	★★★★★★	A harmony of the original feel and modern design.
Articulation	★★★★★	Modern articulation and gimmicks.
Joint Strength	★★★★★	Not a single area that falls short.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	A beautiful blend of the 2.0 and the latest frame.
Detail	★★★★★	Simple yet appropriately detailed.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	All the necessary weapons and accessories are included.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	677 parts total. 69.1 parts per ¥1,000. PG-level part volume.
Uniqueness	★★★★★★	Even a simple color variant can be this good!
Dalong's Point : 108 pts.

MG G-Armor : Real Type Color | 2009. 6 | ¥10,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.