Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

The upper body color separation is really well done.

Head section

Back section

Backpack

Legs

Outer armor removal shot

Internal frame

Frame detail shots

The frame articulation is excellent.

The Zaku v2.0-style hip joint has been applied.

MG Gundam X - When you bend the knee, a gimmick inside the thigh slides, and the knee joint splits into two stages that work

When you bend the knee, a gimmick inside the thigh slides,
and the knee joint splits into two stages that work in tandem.

MG Gundam X - The shoulders can be pulled outward in a zigzag motion over two steps, which makes it relatively easy to swing

The shoulders can be pulled outward in a zigzag motion over two steps,
which makes it relatively easy to swing the arms forward.
MG is still evolving ^^

MG Gundam X - The ankle armor joint is a bit unique too — the ankle guard frame is attached to the front of the ankle joint,

The ankle armor joint is a bit unique too —
the ankle guard frame is attached to the front of the ankle joint, which is made up of upper and lower ball joints.
Either way, it's a structure that gives you better ankle articulation.

MG Gundam X - A natural kneeling pose (1/3)

A natural kneeling pose

Frame action pose

Skirt interior detail.
Feels a bit plain.

Looks like the inner armor detail molding that's been an MG trademark has been gone for quite a while now -.-

The reflector is done by slipping a separate hologram sheet under the clear parts.

MG Gundam X - Depending on the angle of the light, it shimmers with a beautiful rainbow sheen. (1/3)

Depending on the angle of the light, it shimmers with a beautiful rainbow sheen.

The Shield Buster Rifle is fully articulated.

The downside is that the dual scope's moving parts are loose and don't hold position well.

Switching to shield mode is done with moving parts, just like you'd expect from an MG!

The barrel can also be shortened via a sliding mechanism.

It uses the recently popular interchangeable finger parts,
and the Shield Buster Rifle locks in really securely.

You can also fold up the rifle and slot it under the backpack like this.

The long Satellite Cannon

The handle is articulated,
and the tip of the barrel can also be extended via a sliding mechanism.

The tip of the Satellite Cannon can be detached and used as a large beam sword.

Shoulder cannon articulation

MG Gundam X - There's a gimmick on the rear skirt that looks like a weapon storage compartment... it's not used on this kit,

There's a gimmick on the rear skirt that looks like a weapon storage compartment...
it's not used on this kit, and it's probably meant for another variation.

Two types of stand joint parts are included..

MG Gundam X - The second part is meant to connect to the underside of the backpack as shown, which gives you more posing free

The second part is meant to connect to the underside of the backpack as shown,
which gives you more posing freedom than connecting to the rear end.

A 1/100 Garrod figure is included.

Articulation is excellent!

Thanks to the two-stage shoulder gimmick, the shoulder range of motion is great too.

Thanks to the new ankle joint structure, the side-to-side ankle tilt is excellent.

The reflector moves faithfully to its design specs.

The reflector connection uses a multi-joint structure, letting you position it in a wide variety of angles.

The two-stage linked knee armor.

Aerial firing pose

MG Gundam X - Beam saber action pose (1/3)

Beam saber action pose

Hovering mode

MG Gundam X - Satellite Cannon, fire! (1/4)

MG Gundam X - Satellite Cannon, fire! (2/4)

Satellite Cannon, fire!

MG Gundam X - Satellite Cannon aerial firing pose (1/3)

Satellite Cannon aerial firing pose

Together with the HGAW Gundam X.

Together with the MG First 3.0.
According to the lore, Gundam X is slightly smaller.

Straight build

V Gundam, G Gundam, Wing Gundam, and even Turn A have had MG releases for ages, and now Gundam X has finally joined the MG lineup. Being one of the less popular series in the Gundam anime franchise — practically considered a "black history" — I guess it's no surprise the MG took this long to arrive. (So sad T_T)

Not long ago, Gundam X was released in the HGAW lineup(written as "released," read as "unearthed") and it was reborn as a high-quality action figure with a slim, modern-style proportion, excellent articulation, and solid joint strength. The MG Gundam X seems to have been designed with the same concept as the HGAW — it came out as a kit with the same proportions and outstanding articulation quality.

First off, the most impressive thing about the MG Gundam X is its "articulation quality." Great articulation quality means having both smooth, full range of motion and solid joint strength that holds poses after you move them — and this kit delivers on both fronts beautifully. Among recent MGs, the Aile Strike RM had a similar feel, being a kit that balanced great articulation with sturdy joints. Though with the Strike RM, the joints felt a bit stiff — the MG Gundam X feels smooth yet holds position well, giving it a slightly more refined feel overall.

Either way, this is a kit that's really well-tuned for posing and fiddling around with, and in that regard it might just be the best MG ever made. I especially love that you can stand it up without any trouble even with the large reflector and Satellite Cannon loaded on its back. On top of that, the rifle grip with the interchangeable fingers is incredibly secure — once you put it in the hand, it's not going anywhere.

The MG Gundam X naturally comes with a full inner frame, and it's an all-new frame design with pretty solid detail — it feels a step above the mass-produced frames used in recent Wing Gundam and Strike series kits. I'd been a little disappointed by how the MG frames have been getting simpler lately, but this kit's frame quality exceeded my expectations, which is great.

Beyond that, the weapons and design specs are reproduced in proper MG fashion — the fully articulated Shield Buster Rifle and Satellite Cannon can be transformed and used in various configurations just like in the show. And the large reflector, which is iconic to Gundam X, combines a hologram sheet with honeycomb-shaped clear parts to create a three-dimensional, shimmering iridescent effect.

Overall, this is a very clean, high-quality kit that's hard to find fault with. If I had to nitpick, the scope section of the Shield Buster Rifle feels a bit loose, but aside from that it's nearly flawless quality. Assembly feels easier than most other MGs, the panel lining points are just right, and with no dry decals or waterslide decals, the build process feels refreshingly straightforward.

In terms of quality, this thing is practically a perfect 100 out of 100 — but there's something a little bittersweet about how it's starting to feel increasingly standardized through CAD design. It's like a really tasty, clean-tasting dish... but you can definitely taste the MSG. In that sense, there's almost nothing to deduct points for, but I also find myself hesitating to give it a lot of bonus points either. To use a K-pop audition analogy — the technical score for the singing is a perfect 100, but something feels a little lacking in the emotional delivery of the lyrics.

Anyway, if you've been waiting for a Gundam X kit, this will more than satisfy you — and it's also a kit I'd confidently recommend to anyone who just wants to enjoy a fun, satisfying build. It's definitely better than the MG AGE series that always felt a bit loose and off, or the MG SEED kits sharing their copy-paste frames — this one delivers quality that exceeds expectations :-)

MG GX-9900 Gundam X
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Perfect, aside from some of the weapons.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Professional-grade color separation, as expected from an MG.
Proportions	★★★★★	Slim and sleek proportions in a modern style.
Articulation	★★★★★	Articulation that folds up nice and smooth.
Joint Strength	★★★★★☆	Even with a big load on its back, the stability is excellent.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	A complete inner frame, with relatively detailed frame molding too.
Detail	★★★★★	Excellent frame detail, and clean exterior armor.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	Gorgeous hologram reflector and fully transforming Shield Buster Rifle.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	304 parts total. 80 parts per ¥1,000. Decent value for money.
Uniqueness	★★★★★★	Feels like eating a flawless instant meal.
Dalong's Point : 103 pts.

MG Gundam X | 2014. 1 | ¥4,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.