Kit Review

Straight build
+ panel lining + decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body

GN particle generators on the head and chest

Arm section

Weapons

Back and GN Drive section.

The unique leg design

Outer armor removed

Frame shots

Upper body frame

Head and arm frame

Body detail.

Leg frame

Articulation in frame state is excellent~!

MG GN-X - This is... a Grade-A squatting pose. At that angle, you could probably push one out clean without even needing toil

This is... a Grade-A squatting pose.
At that angle, you could probably push one out clean without even needing toilet paper...;

Every pose is achievable!

The hip joint gimmick as seen in frame state.
The height can be adjusted in a cylindrical motion.

The GN beam rifle can be assembled in either short-type or long-type barrel configuration.

Long-type barrel.

The weapons also have great color separation.

MG GN-X - Due to the GN-X's design, the tip of the rifle locks onto the forearm, so the weapon stays firmly in place regardle

Due to the GN-X's design, the tip of the rifle locks onto the forearm,
so the weapon stays firmly in place regardless of grip strength.

The center section of the GN shield can also rotate.

The beam sabers are stored inside the large armor on the thighs.

The cockpit hatch opens at the rather awkward crotch area...;
Why there of all places.

MG GN-X - You can choose between two pilots: Soma Peries or Sergei. The proportions are pretty much SD-level.. but they're cu

You can choose between two pilots: Soma Peries or Sergei.
The proportions are pretty much SD-level.. but they're cute.

The front of the GN Drive is mostly hidden behind the chest armor, so it's hard to see..

The GN Drive can be pulled out slightly to expose the clear parts.

To detach the GN Drive on the back, you need to release the locking pin at the bottom.

MG GN-X - When pulling out the GN Drive.. it tends to catch on things inside and come apart in pieces a lot. A bit of a hassl

When pulling out the GN Drive.. it tends to catch on things inside and come apart in pieces a lot.
A bit of a hassle.

The spot where the GN Drive was removed

MG GN-X - The middle section of the GN Drive opens up and extends slightly in length — when attaching it to the body, you mus

The middle section of the GN Drive opens up and extends slightly in length,
when attaching it to the body, you must insert it in the extended state as shown on the right.
If you try to force it in while it's in the collapsed state like on the left, it just won't go in..

There's a spot to fit an LED, but apparently no LED unit is included with this kit.

A dedicated display stand for the GN Drive is also included.

There's also a small frame gimmick inside the GN particle generators.

1/100 figures of Sergei and Soma Peries.
The detail is what it is, but the proportions are actually pretty decent.

Since the inner frame runners are shared with the Exia, the Exia-specific parts end up as leftover parts.

This kit has an unusually large number of dry decals left over.
Which means you spend less time applying decals.

MG GN-X - The seals also thoughtfully include one spare of most types.. That's something you rarely see in MG kits — what's g

The seals also thoughtfully include one spare of most types..
That's something you rarely see in MG kits — what's going on here?

Articulation is pretty impressive!

MG GN-X - The large GN particle generators attached beside the crotch fold at their joints in a hinge-like manner, which is m

The large GN particle generators attached beside the crotch fold at their joints in a hinge-like manner,
which is meant to expand the hip joint's range of motion, but..

MG GN-X - the GN particle generators still get in the way, so you basically have to remove them entirely for the legs to move

the GN particle generators still get in the way,
so you basically have to remove them entirely for the legs to move freely.
And those GN particle generators tend to fall off pretty easily to begin with, which makes it a bit of a pain.

As shown in the frame shots, there's a vertical movement gimmick in the hip joints.

The rear skirts can also be deployed in various positions.

Movement of the thigh armor.
It moves through a wider range than it looks, which really maximizes articulation.

MG GN-X - The toe-bend gimmick itself is nice, but.. without a polycap it's pretty loose.. and the foot keeps flopping forwar

The toe-bend gimmick itself is nice, but..
without a polycap it's pretty loose.. and the foot keeps flopping forward T_T

Both shoulders move slightly forward and backward..

Due to the structure, the shoulders don't raise very far out to the sides.

MG GN-X - The small GN particle generators on the chest can be moved at various angles, but the fit is a bit vague so they fe

The small GN particle generators on the chest can be moved at various angles,
but the fit is a bit vague so they feel slightly loose.

The uniquely shaped hands can only bend 90 degrees inward.

MG GN-X - Unique sword-drawing pose. (1/3)

Unique sword-drawing pose.

MG GN-X - A very natural kneeling pose. Excellent. (1/3)

A very natural kneeling pose. Excellent.

MG GN-X - Beam saber action using Action Base 1 (1/6)

MG GN-X - Beam saber action using Action Base 1 (2/6)

MG GN-X - Beam saber action using Action Base 1 (3/6)

MG GN-X - Beam saber action using Action Base 1 (4/6)

Beam saber action using Action Base 1

GN beam rifle action

MG GN-X - Long barrel GN beam rifle action (3/6)

MG GN-X - Long barrel GN beam rifle action (4/6)

Long barrel GN beam rifle action

MG GN-X - Together with the HG GN-X. Being a fairly simple design for an MG, the visual difference between the two isn't all

Together with the HG GN-X.
Being a fairly simple design for an MG, the visual difference between the two isn't all that dramatic..

Together with the MG Exia.
The GN-X is a bit bigger.

The GN-X itself doesn't come with an LED unit, but you can borrow the one from the Exia Ignition Mode.

If you transfer the Exia's LED unit over like this..

it fits perfectly.

Just like the Exia, rotating the middle section turns it on.

LED on!

The light isn't very visible though, since it's blocked by the chest armor;

Straight build

The first new MG release of 2010 turned out to be, of all things, the GN-X from Gundam 00. There had been talk in developer interviews about wanting to make an MG out of a unique unit like the GN-X, but I honestly didn't expect it to happen this soon. Most people were probably surprised too, since a mass-production type like this isn't the kind of kit you'd normally expect to get the MG treatment.. Sure, the fact that various variations like the AEU and Arrows types are possible probably played a part, but either way, this is a kit that got made because the development team really wanted it to happen.

First things first — as you can see from the design, the GN-X is a kit that wins on "uniqueness." Because it breaks away from the typical MS silhouette, the building experience feels distinctly different from other MGs in a number of ways. The assembly process is generally pretty straightforward and easy, and the joint articulation mechanisms are refreshingly original.

The overall proportions are well done as you'd expect from an MG, but.. since the design goes for a clean, simple look, at first glance it can come across as just a plain 1/100 No Grade kit. The MG Exia immediately gives you that "this is definitely an MG!" feeling, but with the GN-X, you really have to get your hands on it before it starts to feel like one. That could be seen as either a plus or a minus depending on how you look at it.

It does feature a full-body inner frame, though the frame detail is on the bulkier, simpler side. The clever combination of outer armor panels does a great job of hiding most of the seam lines, and the color separation extends all the way to the weapons — both worth giving credit for. The uniquely placed cockpit hatch gimmick in the crotch area is well reproduced, and the GN Drive section is larger and more fun to work with than on the MG Exia — though unfortunately the LED unit is not included. That said, you can use the LED unit from the MG Exia Ignition Mode directly.

Thanks to its design, articulation is quite good overall, but the large GN particle generators mounted beside the crotch tend to get in the way and make posing a little awkward. The hip joint slide gimmick does give it a wide range of motion in theory, but those GN particle generators keep falling off every time you try to pose it.

The MG GN-X has a few notable complaints that you wouldn't expect from a new release — there are some surprisingly loose parts here and there. First off, the GN particle generator doesn't stay put and keeps falling off, and personally I think the front feet articulation is the biggest issue. The bending gimmick on the front feet is a neat idea in itself, but without polycaps they move a bit too loosely and can't support the body weight forward. So unless you shift the center of gravity back a bit, the kit just topples forward — a pretty embarrassing situation for a new release.. (seriously, what?!) Aside from that, the overall joint strength on the rest of the body is decent enough.. but those feet are really something else.

True to its nature from the start, this kit will probably be remembered not as a top-tier quality MG, but as a uniquely quirky one. If you're burned out on building the typical MS-type kits, the MG GN-X might just be the cure for that hobby fatigue. More than anything, the real significance here is that even a minor item like this got the MG treatment — and it gives us hope for a more diverse lineup going forward :-)

GOOD 3 : Unique building experience, excellent articulation, distinctive design
BAD 3 : GN particle generator keeps falling off, shaky front foot gimmick, and honestly the looks alone make it seem like a No Grade kit..

MG GNX-603T GN-X
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Clean parts separation eliminates most seam lines
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Subdued molded colors and solid color separation. The color separation on the weapons is great too.
Proportions	★★★★★	Nice proportions that bring out the personality of the large frame well
Articulation	★★★★★★	Articulation is excellent! The kneeling pose in particular is outstanding.
Joint Strength	★★★★	The front feet and GN particle generators are a bit... yeah...
Internal Frame	★★★★★	A bit simple, but it's still a full inner frame!
Detail	★★★★☆	The overall concept is pretty simple, so it feels just a tad plain..
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	Weapons and accessories stick to the basics.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	338 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 93.9. The price feels pretty reasonable.
Uniqueness	★★★★★★	Can't believe something like this got the MG treatment. It wins on unexpected uniqueness.
Dalong's Point : 101 pts.

MG GN-X | 2010. 1 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.