Kit Review

Straight build + Partial paint + Panel lining + Decals

The universal yardstick — size comparison with a cigarette pack.

With the B.W.S.

The head antennae come with two options: soft parts and regular plastic parts.

Cockpit hatch open.

View from below. The vernier parts separation is really impressive. So colorful~

Rear leg verniers

Butt verniers

Backpack verniers

Shoulder verniers

The stabilizers are more compact compared to the Zeta.

The small wings on the backpack are movable. (Cute little things;)

MG Re-GZ - The red cockpit section doesn't seem to lock tightly onto the body... after moving it around a bit, it ends up jus

The red cockpit section doesn't seem to lock tightly onto the body...
After moving it around a bit, it ends up just dangling like that;

The red parts on the rear leg verniers fall off way too easily;;
Best to glue them in place for your own sanity.

MG Re-GZ - Outer armor removed. Being a transforming kit, it seems only the lower body has a frame... (and the transformation

Outer armor removed. Being a transforming kit, it seems only the lower body has a frame... (and the transformation isn't even that impressive..)

Frame shot

The only thing worth looking at is the leg frame, but the detail is pretty decent.

Detail inside the skirt.

MG Re-GZ - Beam saber stored in the backpack. When you open the lid, the beam saber holder automatically slides up. Pretty co

Beam saber stored in the backpack.
When you open the lid, the beam saber holder automatically slides up. Pretty cool.

MG Re-GZ - The beam saber has a rather unique shape — it's fan-shaped instead of a straight rod. So the storage version and t

The beam saber has a rather unique shape — it's fan-shaped instead of a straight rod.
So the storage version and the deployed beam saber version are included as separate parts.

The detail inside the shield is great.

MG Re-GZ - Arm articulation is decent, and the legs fold completely — thanks to the transformation structure. As you can see

Arm articulation is decent, and the legs fold completely — thanks to the transformation structure.
As you can see in the photo on the right, the unique transformation mechanism also lets the limbs bend in some pretty weird ways;

Action pose

Not exceptional, but you can pull off decent action poses.
The joints are solid so everything holds well ^^

Beam saber action

B.W.S. (Back Weapon System)

The Re-GZ's B.W.S. perfectly recreated! A bonus I wasn't expecting at all.

Roughly this big..

From the side, it does give off a bit of a fighter jet feel.

View from the bottom.

MG Re-GZ - You can mount just the B.W.S. on the cross-shaped stand — and it's not just set on top, it hooks in, so it locks o

You can mount just the B.W.S. on the cross-shaped stand —
It's not just set on top, it hooks in, so it locks on nice and solid.

B.W.S. + Re-GZ

MG Re-GZ - To dock the Re-GZ into the B.W.S., a bit of transformation is needed. First, open the locking tabs on both shoulde

To dock the Re-GZ into the B.W.S., a bit of transformation is needed.
First, open the locking tabs on both shoulders, pull the shoulders outward, then fold them down.

Flip open the locking pin at the crotch...

And you can pull the legs up at a 45-degree angle like this.

Once pulled up, you lower another locking pin to keep them from wobbling around.
Thoughtful engineering ^^

MG Re-GZ - Store the rifle inside the shield, then plug in the connector to attach it to the B.W.S. (Actually, there are atta

Store the rifle inside the shield, then plug in the connector to attach it to the B.W.S.
(Actually, there are attachment parts for both the front and back of the shield, but I lost the rear one;; Oops..)

The Re-GZ transformed into B.W.S. docking mode. But the shape is a bit... ;;

Why does it have to combine in such a sad-looking way..

The shield can be connected to the B.W.S. and moved up and down.

Slot the body into the B.W.S. and plug the locking pins into the shoulders for a solid hold.

B.W.S. + Re-GZ complete!

Gives off a bit of a fighter jet vibe, right?

The underside is nicely covered by the shield.

Together with the original Zeta Gundam's Waverider. The B.W.S. side is bigger.
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MG Re-GZ - Together with the original Zeta Gundam. Similar style but quite different. According to the lore, the Re-GZ is sli

Together with the original Zeta Gundam. Similar style but quite different.
According to the lore, the Re-GZ is slightly taller.

The Char's Counterattack trio. The most expensive set menu of the three ^^ ; All three have great builds~

It's an MS I personally really like, and it got the MG treatment sooner than I expected.
Nicknamed the Grasshopper Gundam;; The face does look a bit like a grasshopper... but aren't grasshoppers kind of cute? ^^;;

The Re-GZ is an MS that appears in Char's Counterattack, developed as an improvement over the Zeta Gundam's transformation system, which was deemed inefficient. The name Re-GZ actually stands for Refined Gundam Zeta. Rather than the Zeta Gundam's full transformation system, it was Refined into more of a combination type — similar to the Super Gundam, where the Gundam Mk-II combines with the G-Defenser — in place of a full transformation.

Instead of a G-Defenser, the Re-GZ has the BWS (Back Weapon System), and in the MG Re-GZ, this B.W.S. is fully realized. (Which is why it ended up at ¥4,000.) The B.W.S. has excellent color separation for its complex design, and it looks good enough to feel like a standalone fighter on its own.

To combine with the B.W.S. in flight mode, the Re-GZ's limbs need to be adjusted in various ways, but as you can see in the photos, the result looks a bit... awkward. ^^; It's a stretch to call it a transformation — it's more like bending the joints here and there to tuck things in. But since that's how it works in the lore, you could say the kit faithfully recreates the design. The connection to the B.W.S. is secured with locking pins, so it holds together firmly.

That said... since it's a space-use unit, there's no landing gear, and while there is a separate stand included, it doesn't work very well (-.-;) If you don't balance it just right, it tips over and falls. Mounting just the B.W.S. on the stand is fine since it locks in with a pin, but once the Re-GZ is combined with it, you really have to carefully balance everything before setting it down. Ugh... what kind of stand is this~~ Honestly, just leaving it on the floor looks better and is safer.

The Re-GZ's bright lime green molded color has a matte-like, subtle finish that came out nicely. The color itself is something people tend to have very different feelings about, but it's definitely not a cheap-looking molded color. Personally, I really like it. On top of that, whatever material was used for the color, gate marks are barely visible, making it a great molded color for those who enjoy straight builds.

The design calls for a fairly colorful scheme, and the yellow, red, and blue colors are all perfectly reproduced, giving it quite a vibrant look. In particular, all the yellow sections of the verniers are cleanly separated into individual parts, so even in a straight build, the vernier detail looks impressively colorful.

Articulation is above average, and thanks to the transformation structure, the legs can fold completely. That said, when you actually try to pose it dynamically, it's not super expressive... but considering it's a transforming kit in the Zeta lineage, the joints are decent enough. Joint strength is excellent — the whole body has a satisfying stiffness to it. Everything holds firmly with no loose spots, and the grip strength in particular is notably solid. The grip is great, but... the beam rifle's handle is a bit flimsy and the stock gets in the way, so actually holding the beam rifle looks a bit awkward. The beam saber, on the other hand, is gripped firmly and confidently ^^; Also, the cockpit section seems a bit loose and tends to dangle around (see photos), and the red parts on the rear leg verniers fall off like crazy. Best to glue those down.

The internal frame — perhaps because it's a transforming kit — is only present in the leg section; the torso and arms have none at all. The leg frame detail is quite good, but... the transformation isn't even as complex as the Zeta's — it's basically just bending a few joints — so completely ignoring the torso and arm frames feels a bit lazy. ^^; That said, the overall kit detail is so good that it's easy to overlook.

In conclusion, it's not the most popular kit out there, but it's a clean, high-quality kit that's hard to find real faults with. Perfect color separation, a matte-like molded color where gate marks barely show, solid joints with a firm grip, and a fully realized B.W.S. — at ¥4,000 it's a bit on the pricey side, but the content is rich enough to justify every yen. Aside from the somewhat lacking internal frame, it's nearly a perfect kit. Personally, it really feels like the Re-GZ as a unit has been faithfully and thoroughly brought to life, which makes me like it even more.

If you've already got the Sazabi and Nu Gundam, adding the Re-GZ to complete the Char's Counterattack trio would be even better, right? ^^; If the style appeals to you, go ahead and grab it without hesitation. It's one of the "hidden gems" recommended here on Dalong.net!

MG RGZ-91 Re-GZ
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	None, aside from the unavoidable head area.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	The colorful design colors are perfectly reproduced! The vernier parts separation is an art form.
Proportions	★★★★★	Tall and slender. An incredibly refined silhouette.
Articulation	★★★★	The legs fold completely, but there are limits to dynamic posing.
Joint Strength	★★★★★	Every single joint is solid. Grip strength especially — great~!
Internal Frame	★★★	Frame only in the legs. Saying it's because it's a transforming kit is just an excuse!
Detail	★★★★★	Very good.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	Can't give anything less than full marks for the perfect B.W.S. recreation.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★☆	379 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 94.8. Seems worth the ¥4,000 price tag.
Uniqueness	★★★★★	Not the most popular, but one of the hidden gems. A very unique kit.
Dalong's Point : 93 pts.

MG Re-GZ | 2001.6 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.