Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Decals

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Comparison shot with a cigarette pack. The overall height is quite substantial due to the bulk

Comparison shot with a cigarette pack.
The overall height is quite substantial due to the bulky backpack equipment.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Upper body and head (1/3)

Upper body and head

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The bazooka, gatling guns, and shield mounted on the upper back. (1/4)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The bazooka, gatling guns, and shield mounted on the upper back. (2/4)

The bazooka, gatling guns, and shield mounted on the upper back.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The two massive large thrusters need a separate stand to support them in order to stay upright

The two massive large thrusters need a separate stand to support them in order to stay upright.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The arm section loaded up with gatling guns, a shield, a beam rifle, and even a Hyper Beam Jab

The arm section loaded up with gatling guns, a shield, a beam rifle, and even a Hyper Beam Jabelin.

Leg section

Weapons so abundant they're practically overflowing, as befits a Full Armor version.

Unicorn Destroy Mode base body.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (1/6)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (2/6)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (3/6)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (4/6)

Detail shots of each section.

Together with the original MG Unicorn Destroy Mode.

The decals and seals for the basic exterior are based on the original version.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - As you can tell from the backpack's molded color, the blue parts came out a bit darker compare

As you can tell from the backpack's molded color, the blue parts came out a bit darker compared to the original.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - As you can see from the knee bend, the knee joints are made up of improved OVA-version parts.

As you can see from the knee bend,
the knee joints are made up of improved OVA-version parts.
The original version doesn't even bend half as far..

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Also, one of the inner frame parts on the outer shin has been changed, allowing a hand grenade

Also, one of the inner frame parts on the outer shin has been changed,
allowing a hand grenade pack to be plugged in.

The beam rifle is the same one from before, with one extra copy included.

Three shields, no less~
Two attach to each arm, and one folds up and mounts on the back.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - No fewer than six gatling guns are included — the kind that used to only come as magazine bonu

No fewer than six gatling guns are included — the kind that used to only come as magazine bonuses.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The x6 count is already a lot to deal with, but there are also a surprising number of decals a

The x6 count is already a lot to deal with, but there are also a surprising number of decals and seals for the gatling guns too..

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Two hyper bazookas are included, each with various weapon option packs added to the original.

Two hyper bazookas are included, each with various weapon option packs added to the original,
and two of them are provided.

One side has a hand grenade added..

The other side gets a triple missile pod,

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - and a grenade launcher attaches underneath the front of the barrel. At first glance it looks l

And a grenade launcher attaches underneath the front of the barrel.
At first glance it looks like it might not hold on well under the barrel.. but it actually holds on surprisingly well.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The hand grenades that attach to the bazooka and the sides of the legs each have covers that o

The hand grenades that attach to the bazooka and the sides of the legs each have covers that open.

The folded form of the two included Hyper Beam Jabelin.

You spread it out to both sides like that, and some parts separate in the process.

After redistributing and securing the separated parts,

you move the spear tip from one end to the other side, attach it, then plug in the beam parts.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Look closely.. the white beam part holder can be spread open to expose the clear green parts i

Look closely.. the white beam part holder can be spread open
to expose the clear green parts inside.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The pointed tip can also be detached separately and mounted like a bayonet under the beam rifl

The pointed tip can also be detached separately and mounted like a bayonet under the beam rifle.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The massive large thrusters. The vernier parts look great with the inner red color separated o

The massive large thrusters. The vernier parts look great with the inner red color separated out..

The Type 94 Base Jabber included as an option.
It can combine with the large thrusters.

The locking mechanism parts for securing the weapons to the backpack.

Some of the original Unicorn parts are left over as leftover parts.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - To get all those weapons mounted securely.. I felt the need to glue a few spots down, so I did

To get all those weapons mounted securely..
I felt the need to glue a few spots down, so I did some work on it.
You have to give up the transformation feature, but since this kit is basically meant to be in Destroy Mode anyway..
I glued down the crotch/hip/knee parts and the forearm armor sections that tend to pop off easily during posing,
especially the forearms with the heavy weapons attached — those were really nerve-wracking without glue..

Plug two gatling guns into the backpack locking mechanism..

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Remove the backpack, slot it into the middle of the locking mechanism, then fold the mechanism

Remove the backpack, slot it into the middle of the locking mechanism,
then fold the mechanism and reattach it to the backpack.

The backpack section with the weapon locking mechanism added.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Reattach the backpack to the back, and you also need to plug in one additional separate part u

Reattach the backpack to the back,
and you also need to plug in one additional separate part underneath the backpack mount.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Once the backpack slides in like that, you need to plug in a separate locking part underneath

Once the backpack slides in like that, underneath it
you need to plug in a separate locking part for stand connection.
This part serves the purpose of connecting to the stand, but
it also acts as a lock to keep the backpack from easily coming off the back.
Since there's an enormous amount of accessories hanging off the backpack,
it would've been really worrying without this locking mechanism — thanks to it, the backpack stays on nice and solid.
(Note: to plug in that additional locking part, you have to temporarily detach the upper body.)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - After that, plug two gatling guns onto each arm. (1/3)

After that, plug two gatling guns onto each arm.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - 6-gatling action pose! This mode is pretty imposing too, not just the Full Armor version. (1/6

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - 6-gatling action pose! This mode is pretty imposing too, not just the Full Armor version. (2/6

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - 6-gatling action pose! This mode is pretty imposing too, not just the Full Armor version. (3/6

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - 6-gatling action pose! This mode is pretty imposing too, not just the Full Armor version. (4/6

6-gatling action pose!
This mode is pretty imposing too, not just the Full Armor version.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Back to weapon mounting.. plug the multi-locking mechanism parts onto the Hyper Beam Jabelin,

Back to weapon mounting..
Plug the multi-locking mechanism parts onto the Hyper Beam Jabelin, then secure it to the inside of the shield.

Plug the multi-locking mechanism into the gatling gun's mounting point.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The six gatling guns and shield weapon mechanism all locked in. The weapons hold on really sol

The six gatling guns and shield weapon mechanism all locked in.
The weapons hold on really solidly, which is impressive.

Plug the locking mechanism between the gatling guns fixed to the back..

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Mount the folded shield upside-down in the center, then plug the hyper bazookas in on both sid

Mount the folded shield upside-down in the center,
then plug the hyper bazookas in on both sides.

Then plug the hand grenades into both sides of the shins.

Hand it the two beam rifles and the weapon loadout is complete.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Plug the two large thrusters into the backpack locking mechanism, then support the back sectio

Plug the two large thrusters into the backpack locking mechanism,
then support the back section with a separate stand.
The stand doesn't lock in all that securely, so you need to prop it up carefully..

You can also deploy the Hyper Beam Jabelin while it's still mounted inside the shield.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Hyper Beam Jabelin pose. With all that stuff hanging off it, the sheer presence is excellent..

Hyper Beam Jabelin pose.
With all that stuff hanging off it, the sheer presence is excellent..

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Hyper Beam Jabelin + beam rifle action. I was worried it'd be unstable on Action Base 1.. but

Hyper Beam Jabelin + beam rifle action.
I was worried it'd be unstable on Action Base 1..
but the balance is surprisingly good and it holds on solidly!

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Double hyper bazooka action pose. (1/8)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Double hyper bazooka action pose. (2/8)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Double Hyper Bazooka action pose. (3/8)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Double Hyper Bazooka action pose. (4/8)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Double Hyper Bazooka action pose. (5/8)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Double Hyper Bazooka action pose. (6/8)

Double Hyper Bazooka action pose.

You can attach two large thrusters to the Type-94 Base Jabber included as an option.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Type-94 Base Jabber with large thrusters attached. (1/3)

Type-94 Base Jabber with large thrusters attached.

Underside

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (1/5)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (2/5)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Detail shots of each section. (3/5)

Detail shots of each section.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - You can separate the large thruster stands into 4 individual stands, but the connection is so

You can separate the large thruster stands into 4 individual stands,
but the connection is so iffy it's honestly worse than not bothering.. ;;

The knee and foot sections are articulated so the Unicorn can be placed on top.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The Unicorn riding on top. (The MG Unicorn OVA version makes a guest appearance) (1/5)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The Unicorn riding on top. (The MG Unicorn OVA version makes a guest appearance) (2/5)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - The Unicorn riding on top. (The MG Unicorn OVA version makes a guest appearance) (3/5)

The Unicorn riding on top. (The MG Unicorn OVA version makes a guest appearance)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - A massive arsenal plus the Type-94 Base Jabber as an option.. this kit is absolutely packed wi

A massive arsenal plus the Type-94 Base Jabber as an option..
This kit is absolutely packed with content.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Straight build (1/5)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Straight build (2/5)

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam - Straight build (3/5)

Straight build

The MG that closed out 2011 turned out to be the long-rumored Full Armor Unicorn Gundam — the one covered head-to-toe in an insane array of weapon packs. Just looking at the sheer amount of armaments was enough to make your jaw drop, and sure enough.. what arrived was a kit of record-breaking volume in every sense of the word.

The greatest parts count and build workload ever

First off, opening the box will leave you genuinely stunned by the absurd number of runners and parts — a total of 39 runners with a whopping 715 parts. That surpasses what was once considered an unbeatable record held by the MG FAZZ, and amounts to roughly 2–3 regular MGs worth of content. You might think, "how different can it be from just building two MGs?"— but once you actually pop the lid, it doesn't feel like two MGs sitting inside. It's just an overwhelming flood of parts that'll send a cold shiver down your spine.

As you'd expect, even the straight build alone takes a considerable amount of time. Fortunately, unlike the MG FAZZ released ages ago, the assembly is clean and smooth, so despite the massive parts count, the build process actually feels satisfying — not as tedious as you might think. If anything, it's got that chewy, rewarding feel where you get a lot of enjoyment for your money. Sure, having to build most of the weapons twice over, plus the gatlings that come in sets of six, might get a little repetitive — but the assembly snaps together so nicely that it's still a fun build overall.

What really catches you off guard during the build, though, is the absolutely staggering amount of seals and decals. We're talking a volume that makes the MG Sinanju or Wing Ver.Ka look like a walk in the park — I genuinely spent days on end slapping them on like my life depended on it ^^; (I was practically delirious..) The actual assembly took about a day, but the seals and decals work ended up taking far longer than that. The panel lining was no joke either given the sheer number of parts, but honestly, compared to the decal and seal work, I can barely even remember it ;;

Anyway, once you push through what is undeniably the greatest workload in MG history and finally finish it.. thankfully, the payoff is very much worth it. All those weapons hanging off every surface don't look cheap or cluttered at all — it's the very definition of maximum presence. The MG Unicorn was already on the taller side to begin with, and with all those armaments attached, the overall bulk is seriously impressive. The giant large thrusters sticking out so far in the back can feel a bit awkward, but as a kit built purely for display presence, the rich and full proportions give you a real sense of catharsis that makes all that long, grueling work feel completely worthwhile.

Based on the improved OVA version, but…

The Full Armor Unicorn's base body is built around the OVA version, so the knees bend to about 90 degrees, the waist rotates more, and the vernier covers on the back of the legs open wider.. but since this is ultimately a kit built for display presence, articulation doesn't really matter much ^^; Also, while the parts configuration is based on the OVA version, the seals and decals follow the original Ver.Ka standard.

Beyond the inner frame switching to green clear parts as part of the OVA version base, a locking mechanism was added to both sides of the legs for attaching hand grenades in Full Armor configuration — but one thing that's a bit puzzling is that the spread-type one-piece head antenna included in the OVA version isn't in here. Since the Full Armor Unicorn is a kit fixed in Destroy Mode, it's a real head-scratcher why they left out the fixed-type head antenna that's needed for Destroy Mode.

Better stability than expected.

Before building the Full Armor Unicorn, my biggest concern was naturally the stability of all those weapons and the joint strength. In short — would it actually hold a proper pose after hanging all that stuff off it? No matter how impressive the configuration looks, if parts keep popping off or it keeps toppling over and ruining the proportions.. that would've been a massive disappointment.

On top of that, the MG Unicorn's ankle joints were already notoriously fragile due to the overly complex transformation mechanism. They were shaky enough that even standing the bare body up without any backpack was a bit nerve-wracking — so I was even more worried about this. But in the end, with just a little bit of reinforcement, it turned out to have far better stability than I expected.

The ankles themselves haven't improved at all — without gluing them up, they're way too loose to stand on their own. That said, the weapons are distributed fairly symmetrically left and right, so it surprisingly manages to balance itself pretty well. (Honestly kind of amazing ㅡ,.ㅡ) The real issue is that plugging in the giant large thrusters on the back obviously throws the center of gravity way off — but since a dedicated thruster stand is included, it actually locks the whole thing into a solid pose instead.

Beyond the weight balance issue, another thing I want to give the Full Armor Unicorn credit for is how solidly all those weapons attach to the body. The Hyper Beam Jabelin and gatlings mounted inside the shields, the gatlings and shields on the back, the Hyper Bazooka, and the large thrusters — all of them are designed with excellent retention in mind, so once you plug them in, they absolutely do not fall off. The various locking mechanism parts included really deliver 100% satisfaction when it comes to weapon stability. In fact, with all that stuff hanging off it, I was genuinely moved when I put it on an Action Base 1 and not a single part fell off..

The stands that support the large thrusters underneath are a bit iffy in terms of connection.. but overall, the combination of rock-solid weapon attachment and the included stands means that despite the complex and massive proportions, this kit holds its pose remarkably well. Thanks to that, shooting the review was actually a lot easier than I expected.

That said, getting there did require a bit of reinforcement on the Unicorn body itself — in my case, I glued down any parts that were prone to popping off or coming loose. The forearm armor in particular, where the large shield weapons attach, was already a questionable fit from the start, and it's genuinely unstable without gluing it down. So I went ahead and glued the forearm parts, hip joints, knees, crotch area, and other parts that tend to shift out of shape during posing — and while I gave up on transforming to Unicorn Mode, the stability improved dramatically ^^

Anyway, this was a kit I went into half-expecting to compromise on stability.. but it ended up surprising me with how thoughtfully the stability had been designed.

A lot of work, but worth taking on at least once.

As I've been going on about above, this kit demands a level of work that's simply incomparable to your average kit — so if you find high parts-count builds daunting, this probably isn't for you. Think of it as PG-level or beyond, just in MG clothing. (A PG wearing an MG mask?)

And if you struggle with decal and seal work in particular.. I honestly can't recommend it. Because of the Unicorn's design, the overall color scheme is fairly monochrome, so you can get away without panel lining, but skip the seals and decals and it looks really bare.. The thing is, the decal/seal workload on this kit requires the most grueling effort in history. The one silver lining is that unlike the MG Sinanju where you have to apply lines along curved surfaces, most of it here is just small decals on flat areas — so while the volume is massive, the difficulty itself isn't that high. Still, you're looking at days of non-stop application before you're anywhere close to done..

On the flip side, if you're someone who wants to enjoy a top-quality build slowly and at length — getting maximum value for your money over time — this is absolutely worth a strong recommendation. Rather than the feeling of sprinting to the summit, it's more like settling your mind, taking in the scenery along a leisurely trail, and enjoying the walk. Build it with that mindset and it's a genuinely wonderful kit.

And crucially, the end result of all that long work is something spectacular enough to give you a real sense of catharsis.. Plus, with just a little reinforcement, it offers better stability than you'd ever expect, letting you display those gorgeous proportions in a properly locked pose — which is a huge bonus. And when you look closely, despite the enormous parts count, the price of ¥8,000 actually feels surprisingly reasonable. Probably because there are a lot of duplicate runners, so they didn't go overboard on the price.

Either way, this is without a doubt a record-setting MG that will go down in history — in every sense of the phrase.
Though it's also a kit that strangely reminds me of the three rules of military service.

<The Three Rules of Military Service>
1. Before you go, you're anxious and dreading it.
2. Once you're done, you feel a sense of pride, some lingering attachment, and it becomes a fond memory.
3. But if someone tells you to go again, you'd rather die ㅡ,.ㅡ

Conclusion: It's a genuinely memorable and rewarding kit to build once — but if someone told you to build another one, you'd tell them where to shove it.
Give it a shot, everyone! (Which, reading between the lines, means: go ahead and suffer like I did!)

MG RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★☆	The seam lines on the large thrusters are pretty noticeable.. but everything else is excellent.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Thoroughly impressive. The vernier color separation is a nice bonus!
Proportions	★★★★★★	Presence absolutely cranked to max!
Articulation	★★★	Articulation is basically irrelevant — this is a pure display piece...
Joint Strength	★★★★☆	The weak ankle joints are still there, but the weapon attachment is surprisingly solid.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	Oh right, there was a full inner frame in there. But it doesn't really matter much with this kit.
Detail	★★★★★	The body itself is simple, but the weapon detailing is gorgeous.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★★	No kit has ever come with more accessories than this..
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★★	715 parts total. 89 parts per ¥1,000. The greatest parts volume in MG history.
Uniqueness	★★★★★ ★★★	A record-breaking MG that will go down in history — in more ways than one.
Dalong's Point : 106 pts.

MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam | 2011. 12 | ¥8,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.