Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body

Head

Elaborate back section

MG Blitz Gundam - Arms and weapons (1/3)

Arms and weapons

Legs

Outer armor removal shot

Internal frame

MG Blitz Gundam - Frame detail shots. (1/5)

MG Blitz Gundam - Frame detail shots. (2/5)

MG Blitz Gundam - Frame detail shots. (3/5)

Frame detail shots.

There is a frame inside the shoulder armor as well.

Articulation on the frame is pretty good.
The waist in particular bends forward quite a lot.

Passes the throne pose test!

The kneeling pose looks natural too.

The inside of the leg armor has some surprisingly fine and detailed molding for a change.

But the inside of the arm and torso armor is pretty plain..
Oddly inconsistent craftsmanship ;;

The skirt interior molding is incredible..;;
Easily top-tier detail among all MGs. Hmm...

MG Blitz Gundam - The parts separation across each section is at a remarkable level. Every single vernier is individually sep

The parts separation across each section is at a remarkable level.
Every single vernier is individually separated..

MG Blitz Gundam - The camera-related parts that used to come in clear transparent are now provided in colored (red) clear, so

The camera-related parts that used to come in clear transparent are now provided in colored (red) clear,
so they look great without needing any stickers at all.

MG Blitz Gundam - Cockpit hatch open. The access tunnel leading to the inner cockpit is positioned so high up that it's hard

Cockpit hatch open.
The access tunnel leading to the inner cockpit is positioned so high up that it's hard to see the pilot.
(Must be a real pain to get in and out of in real life too..)

The Blitz's signature weapons — the Trikeros offense/defense combined shield and the Gleipnir.

The beam saber mount inside the Trikeros and its three Lancer Darts

MG Blitz Gundam - The color separation and detail on the Trikeros are really outstanding. The fact that even that white band

The color separation and detail on the Trikeros are really outstanding.
The fact that even that white band in the middle is cleanly separated — that's MG quality for you.

Gleipnir deployed

A yellow coated wire is included so you can recreate a firing scene.

The wings on either side of the Gleipnir are articulated.

Swappable finger hands..
The grip isn't great though..

MG Blitz Gundam - With the MG Blitz Gundam, the finger grip issue is basically a non-problem. The Trikeros, the only hand-hel

With the MG Blitz Gundam, the finger grip issue is basically a non-problem.
The Trikeros, the only hand-held weapon, is mounted on the forearm like a shield from the start, so it stays put just fine. ^^;
(The right hand is just along for the ride..)

Pilot Nicol's figure comes in 2 different poses.
A pretty fresh idea, don't you think?

There's a hidden gimmick in the shoulders,
it recreates the deployment of the Mirage Colloid generator.

MG Blitz Gundam - On top of that, there's also a hidden articulation gimmick in the heel, though I'm not entirely sure what i

On top of that, there's also a hidden articulation gimmick in the heel, though I'm not entirely sure what it's supposed to represent..

Some leftover parts remain as well.

Articulation is on the better side.

The knee armor moves in conjunction with the joint.

The hip joint articulation works the same way as the Duel Gundam.

MG Blitz Gundam - With the armor on, the forward tilt angle gets a bit more restricted, but the waist is still more flexible

With the armor on, the forward tilt angle gets a bit more restricted,
but the waist is still more flexible than most other MGs.

The backpack can move slightly in all four directions — up, down, left, and right.

MG Blitz Gundam - Natural kneeling pose. (1/4)

MG Blitz Gundam - Natural kneeling pose. (2/4)

Natural kneeling pose.

MG Blitz Gundam - Trikeros firing pose (1/3)

Trikeros firing pose

MG Blitz Gundam - Beam saber action pose (1/5)

MG Blitz Gundam - Beam saber action pose (2/5)

MG Blitz Gundam - Beam saber action pose (3/5)

Beam saber action pose

MG Blitz Gundam - Gleipnir firing pose (1/5)

MG Blitz Gundam - Gleipnir firing pose (2/5)

MG Blitz Gundam - Gleipnir firing pose (3/5)

Gleipnir firing pose

Alongside the 1/100 Blitz Gundam.
The difference in proportions is quite striking.

Comparing the weapons.
The MG is clearly superior, but the 1/100 Blitz actually turned out pretty well too.

MG Blitz Gundam - Together with the MG Duel Gundam - Assault Shroud. These two are the ones kicking off the new MG SEED lineu

Together with the MG Duel Gundam - Assault Shroud.
These two are the ones kicking off the new MG SEED lineup.

Together with the MG Aile Strike Gundam.
Time has passed.. and the quality gap has grown considerably.

Straight build

Alongside the SEED anime remaster, the second kit in the newly launched MG SEED lineup is the Blitz Gundam. The Blitz Gundam is based on a black color scheme with red and purple coloring densely woven throughout, making it a tricky kit to accurately reproduce in molded color. The older 1/100 had better color separation than most other 1/100s, but still inevitably required a fair amount of sticker work.

But MG is MG after all!
The MG Blitz Gundam has excellent parts separation that lets you reproduce its uniquely complex color combination almost perfectly. Every vernier on the body is color-separated in multiple layers, and even the white band in the middle of the Trikeros is cleanly separated — meaning no color-matching stickers are needed at all. In terms of color separation alone, it feels better than any previous MG out there. ^^

The SEED shared frame first introduced with the MG Duel Gundam carries over to the MG Blitz as well, and it's a solid platform with great joint strength and articulation. The joints in particular have a really tight, snug feel that gives the whole frame a very stable sensation. Since the Blitz is slimmer and lighter than the Duel + Assault Shroud, the whole body feels even more tightly locked in place.

One thing that genuinely surprised me about the MG Blitz — beyond the excellent color separation — was the unexpectedly refined detail work. It's not everywhere, but some of the additional inner parts beyond the shared frame have suddenly(?) gotten a lot better. The skirt interior detail in particular feels more precise and three-dimensional than any other MG I've seen, which gives a real sense of visual satisfaction. Even the UC-lineage MG Marasai had pretty bland detail.. so it's a mystery why this MG SEED kit suddenly gets such intricate detailing. Whether it's a different development team, or whether they figured this kit needed some extra selling points to move units — I'm not sure. But either way, it definitely makes the building experience more enjoyable. ^^;

The Trikeros and Gleipnir — weapons unique to the Blitz — are also on a completely different level from the old 1/100 in terms of parts breakdown, achieving a high degree of color separation and detail. You can really feel the effort that went into sweating the small stuff. The MG Blitz also has its own exclusive gimmicks: the deployment of the Mirage Colloid generator on the shoulders, and an articulation gimmick for the heel structure.

One downside is that while the intricate parts breakdown is great, some parts feel a little loose in terms of how securely they hold. Whether it's the snap-fit design or tolerances in the mold, certain verniers, some of the red color-separated sections (especially around the skirt), and the Lancer Dart mounting points inside the Trikeros all feel a bit weak. You can of course fix them with a bit of glue, but compared to the overall high quality of the joints and build, it does feel a little unbalanced in places.

Also, despite the outstanding detail in certain areas, the existing SEED shared frame is still a bit plain, which creates another sense of imbalance. This will probably be the same story for other MG SEED kits down the line.. If they're going to keep reusing it as a base, I wish they'd put more precise mechanical molding into it. The complete lack of any frame in the head is another minor gripe.

To sum it all up — there are some shortcomings, but nothing seriously wrong with it. This is a high-quality MG. It feels like a step up from the old MG Aile Strike, and even from the MG Duel/Assault Shroud which already had a pretty solid package. Maybe part of it is that I didn't have huge expectations going in, but at a point when even the MG Marasai left me feeling a bit underwhelmed, this kit suddenly shows up with this dazzling parts breakdown wizardry and detailing.. it's kind of ironic. Have Bandai's developers finally turned over to a new generation?

For fans of SEED or Nicol, this kit will bring real satisfaction, and even if you weren't particularly interested, it's an MG worth taking a second look at. I have my own personal scoring system for MGs, and I don't just hand out top marks for good quality alone.. It takes something that makes your fingertips tingle, a "wait, hold on?!?!" culture shock moment, or a sense of the developer's dedication and soul — that's what earns those scores. The MG Blitz is far from a perfect kit, but compared to recent MGs, there's definitely something special you can feel in your fingertips that makes you want to give it a little extra. "When we actually put our minds to it, pulling this off is a piece of cake." That's the kind of Bandai developer showmanship I see in this kit. As an old-school fan, my personal regret is that I wish they'd applied this level of detail and vernier color separation wizardry to the Marasai instead.. They clearly had the ability but didn't do it, which somehow makes it all the more frustrating. (A little annoying too ㅡ_ㅡ.. I'm sorry I couldn't save you, Marasai)

Anyway, the parts volume doesn't look all that large, yet it's priced at ¥4000.. I was starting to wonder if MG price inflation was finally kicking in — but after finishing the build, I found myself nodding along at the price. For the level of care that went into it, the value is absolutely there even with the smaller volume. This was an MG that made my fingertips tingle for the first time in a while.

MG GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	With parts breakdown this good, seam lines are basically a non-issue..
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★★	The meticulous color separation is the best of any MG to date. There's something special about it.
Proportions	★★★★★	Refined proportions that are worlds apart from the old 1/100.
Articulation	★★★★☆	Nothing flashy, but solid, fundamentals-focused articulation.
Joint Strength	★★★★★	Exemplary joint strength with a tight, snug feel.
Internal Frame	★★★★☆	A slight step up compared to other MG SEED/Wing series kits, but still a bit plain.
Detail	★★★★★☆	Only in certain areas, but a level of precise detail rarely seen in Gunpla.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	Solid, fundamentals-focused package. The weapon parts are excellent quality.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	344 parts total. 86 parts per ¥1000. A little borderline, but a reasonable price overall.
Uniqueness	★★★★★★	Pleasantly surprised by the unexpected quality. Detail and color separation surpass previous MGs.
Dalong's Point : 103 pts.

MG Blitz Gundam | 2012. 6 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.