Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Detail shots

Outer armor removed

Internal frame

MG Gundam Dynames - Frame detail shot. (1/4)

MG Gundam Dynames - Frame detail shot. (2/4)

MG Gundam Dynames - Frame detail shot. (3/4)

MG Gundam Dynames - Frame detail shot. (4/4)

Frame detail shots.

Articulation on the frame

The hip slide gimmick moves nice and freely

Waist rotation

The shoulder assembly pulls outward.

The front-to-back range of motion using this feature is roughly like this.

MG Gundam Dynames - Action poses on the frame (1/4)

MG Gundam Dynames - Action poses on the frame (2/4)

Action poses on the frame

With the GN Full Shield and weapons removed

Gundam Dynames body

MG Gundam Dynames - Hologram parts that reflect a beautiful shimmer depending on the lighting (1/5)

MG Gundam Dynames - Hologram parts that reflect a beautiful shimmer depending on the lighting (2/5)

MG Gundam Dynames - Hologram parts that reflect a beautiful shimmer depending on the lighting (3/5)

Hologram parts that reflect a beautiful shimmer depending on the lighting

Cockpit hatch open

GN missile open gimmick on the front skirt and knees

MG Gundam Dynames - GN vernier deployment. Opening either the top or bottom cover causes the rest to open in a linked mechani

GN vernier deployment.
Opening either the top or bottom cover causes the rest to open in a linked mechanism.

GN Drive removal

You can apply two separately sold green LED units, one in front and one in back.

The light-up effect from the GN Drive alone looks great, but...

For the front, you need to open the cockpit cover to really see it well.

Light-up effect from the rear

Pulling the GN Full Shield mount outward lets you rotate it forward and backward.

The small GN Shield clips on and can be fixed in one of three directions on the shoulder.

The large GN Full Shield can be folded in two stages.

Interior detail of the GN Shields

The GN Sniper Rifle's bipod can be extended with a swap-out piece.

The GN Sniper Rifle can also be mounted additionally on the forearm.

Storing the GN Beam Pistol

MG Gundam Dynames - The typical swappable finger-style hands are used here. The fixing pin positions are different for the le

The typical swappable finger-style hands are used here.
The fixing pin positions are different for the left and right hands, which is a nice touch so you don't mix them up.

MG Gundam Dynames - Also, since the peg on the inside of the fingers plugs into the hole on the weapon's grip, the weapons st

Also, since the peg on the inside of the fingers plugs into the hole on the weapon's grip,
the weapons stay on really securely.

Beam saber stored beside the GN verniers

MG Gundam Dynames - The Action Base joint parts slide in horizontally underneath the hip joint, so they lock in pretty solidl

The Action Base joint parts slide in horizontally
underneath the hip joint, so they lock in pretty solidly.

1/100 Lockon Stratos figure

Leftover parts

Extreme limb articulation

Forward/backward shoulder articulation

Waist articulation

The neck bends forward quite a bit too.

The ankle has a wide range of motion and the joint strength is solid.

MG Gundam Dynames - You can get a perfect kneeling pose with the legs folded completely. (1/3)

You can get a perfect kneeling pose with the legs folded completely.

GN Beam Pistol and beam saber draw pose

MG Gundam Dynames - Prone sniping pose (1/3)

Prone sniping pose

Shielded with the shield covering the front

GN Beam Pistol action

GN Sniper Rifle action

Beam saber action

MG Gundam Dynames - GN Beam Pistol + missile pod full salvo pose (1/3)

GN Beam Pistol + missile pod full salvo pose

Together with the No Grade 1/100 Gundam Dynames.

Together with the MG Gundam Exia.

Straight build

It's been 10 years since the MG Gundam Exia came out in 2009, and now Gundam Dynames has finally gotten the MG treatment too. It almost feels like they're way late to the party — you can't help but wonder why it took this long. My guess is that kits that were planned back in the day but put on hold are finally seeing the light of day, probably due to a shortage of new source material.

Whatever the reason behind its release, I went in without high expectations and came out genuinely surprised — because it turned out way better than I anticipated. The balance between articulation and joint strength is exceptionally well-tuned, giving you that sweet spot where everything moves smoothly but holds its position perfectly. Sure, there have been other MGs with good articulation and joint strength before, but this Gundam Dynames takes it a step further — it's the ultimate, flawless balance that tops everything that came before it.

Not only do the limbs fold completely, but the hip slide gimmick also works with a noticeably wide range of motion and is genuinely effective. On top of that, the waist and neck are flexible, and the ankles are nice and supple too, so you can pull off all kinds of dynamic poses. The feet are small by design — almost dainty — which could be a concern, but the ankles have some of the strongest joints I've ever seen on an MG, so even with those tiny feet, it supports the body safely without any issues.

On top of that, this suit comes loaded with accessories like the GN Shield and GN Full Shield hanging all over it, but they don't fall off easily even when you're posing it in all sorts of positions. Thanks to the excellent articulation, you can bend it this way and that and the pose just stays put — posing is incredibly easy and stress-free. This kit really stands at the pinnacle of what Bandai is going for with their action figure-style plastic models.

There's also a clever touch where the fixing pin positions are shaped differently for the left and right swappable hands, so you'll never mix them up. And since all the weapon grips connect via fixing pins, the grip issue is cleanly solved as well. In terms of articulation and holding poses, this kit deserves to be called the most complete MG out there.

If I had to point out one thing that bugs me... while everything holds together really solidly, the GN Beam Pistol holster that attaches to the side of the leg does occasionally pop off. It's not that the hold is bad — it's just that the way it's positioned means it tends to get in the way a lot. That said, it's only a relative complaint; the fit itself isn't actually loose.

As for MG-exclusive features, the missile pod open gimmick on the front skirt and knee areas is reproduced, and the GN verniers on the back have a linked deployment gimmick. Like the MG Exia, hologram parts are included, and the GN Drive is also set up to accommodate the separately sold LED unit.

Overall, this is a kit that delivers a clean, flawless build quality and a whole lot of satisfaction. Especially in terms of articulation and joint strength, I'd say it's the best MG ever made. It almost makes you wish they could've done this sooner — if they were capable of this all along, it would've been great if all the other MGs had come out at this level too.

If you're a fan of Gundam Dynames, this is obviously a must-buy, and honestly, even if you're not particularly into this suit, it's still highly recommended. Aren't you curious what it feels like to experience the absolute peak of building satisfaction within MG — Bandai's ultimate Gunpla lineup? :-)

MG GN 002 Gundam Dynames
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Cleanly handled except for some of the weapons
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Detailed color separation down to the fine details
Proportions	★★★★★★	Well-defined angles that hold poses nicely
Articulation	★★★★★★★	Extreme limb folding and various articulation gimmicks deliver the best articulation ever
Joint Strength	★★★★★★★	Perfect joint strength that's smooth yet holds firmly. Solid ankles.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	Complete full-body inner frame
Detail	★★★★★	Just the right amount — not too busy, not too plain
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	All of Gundam Dynames' accessories fully reproduced
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★★	370 parts total. 82.2 parts per ¥1,000. Excellent value for money.
Uniqueness	★★★★★ ★★★★★	An MG that delivers the best quality ever in terms of articulation and joint strength.
Dalong's Point : 122 pts.

* The scoring system used only for MG has been carried over from First 1.0 twenty years ago,
so applying it uniformly even to the latest kits — whose quality has leveled up across the board — is honestly a bit ambiguous.
Since it's just my personal take and can't clearly capture the differences in kit quality over the years,
please don't read too much into it and just use it as a loose reference.
(For kits scoring above 100, take it to mean the quality is much better than kits of the past.)

MG Gundam Dynames | 2019. 3 | ¥4,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.