Kit Review

Straight build + Partial paint + Panel lining + Decals

The universal yardstick — size comparison with a cigarette pack.

MG GM Ground Type - Now that's what I call a loaded arsenal. Since it comes with a long-range beam rifle instead of a contain

Now that's what I call a loaded arsenal. Since it comes with a long-range beam rifle instead of a container, the weapon count looks even more impressive.

The camera eye is a green clear part~

The cockpit hatch is the same style as the GM Ground Type Gundam

Unlike the other Ground Type series, the GM Ground Type has a backpack in the typical Federation MS style.

Just like the other Ground Types, it carries machine gun magazines on its side.

Likewise, the beam saber is stored on the side leg~

It comes with one extra hand part compared to the other Ground Type hand sets.

This is the dedicated hand for gripping the GM Ground Type's long-range beam rifle.

MG GM Ground Type - It's designed to hold the rifle with the wrist bent slightly like this, which makes it much easier to kee

It's designed to hold the rifle with the wrist bent slightly like this, which makes it much easier to keep in place.

MG GM Ground Type - The highlight of the GM Ground Type — the Long Range Beam Rifle! It's a Sniper-spec weapon, and it looks

The highlight of the GM Ground Type — the Long Range Beam Rifle!
It's a Sniper-spec weapon, and it looks absolutely fantastic.

MG GM Ground Type - There's a convex transparent sticker with nice volume to attach on the scope section. Gives it great dept

There's a convex transparent sticker with nice volume to attach on the scope section.
Gives it great depth.

MG GM Ground Type - The GM Ground Type's exclusive weapon — the missile launcher. There are 4 missile launcher blocks in tota

The GM Ground Type's exclusive weapon — the missile launcher.
There are 4 missile launcher blocks in total, but you only equip 3 at a time, with one as a spare.

The structure has the missile launcher blocks plugging onto a central frame.

Remove the cover of each missile launcher block and you'll find missiles stored inside.

Outer armor removed
(Oops! I forgot to take the shield off before shooting. OTL)

Mechanical frame

The GM Ground Type's dedicated backpack also has an internal frame.

MG GM Ground Type - But~ the GM Ground Type kit does not include a container. To store the missile launcher, you'll need to b

But~ the GM Ground Type kit does not include a container.
To store the missile launcher, you'll need to borrow a container from another Ground Type kit.

MG GM Ground Type - In the end, I borrowed the Ez-8's container since the colors are similar. You can disassemble the GM Grou

In the end, I borrowed the Ez-8's container since the colors are similar.
You can disassemble the GM Ground Type's missile launcher and store it in the container.

MG GM Ground Type - The missile launcher stored away. But maybe because it's borrowed from someone else... it doesn't lock in

The missile launcher stored away. But maybe because it's borrowed from someone else...
It doesn't lock in tightly and rattles around inside.;;;

Carrying the container

Same articulation as the GM Ground Type Gundam

Machine gun action pose

Beam rifle action pose

Long-range beam rifle action pose — looking awesome

Missile launcher action pose

Almost looks like the missiles are actually launching...

Beam saber action pose

We are the high-quality Ground Type trio!
Even as variations, each one has a very distinct feel.

MG GM Ground Type - Front comparison of the Ground Type trio. The head, shoulders, front torso, and leg armor are all differe

Front comparison of the Ground Type trio.
The head, shoulders, front torso, and leg armor are all different.

Rear comparison. The GM Ground Type's backpack really stands out.

MG GM Ground Type - The shields are all the same, just with different decals. Only the GM Ground Type has a randomly slapped-

The shields are all the same, just with different decals.
Only the GM Ground Type has a randomly slapped-on 07th Squad decal;

The arm sections are identical on all three.
Only the Ez-8 has a different ankle guard attachment point.

Among the countless GM kits out there, the GM Ground Type stands head and shoulders above the rest!

The GM Ground Type is the third release in the 08th MS Team Ground Type series. Naturally, it reuses the GM Ground Type Gundam's internal skeleton and a good portion of the outer armor as-is. So for frame characteristics and articulation, MG GM Ground Type Gundam Reviewplease refer to that. That said, just like the Ez-8, the GM Ground Type differs from the GM Ground Type Gundam in quite a few areas. The face, chest section, backpack, crotch area, and knee area are all new designs, and the weapons in particular are quite different. The backpack has also been changed to a conventional MS-style design, completely different from the previous Ground Type series.

The GM Ground Type comes with a fantastic Sniper-spec long-range beam rifle and a shoulder-mounted missile launcher. However, with all these extra weapons added and the backpack design changed, the container (a.k.a. the "moving box") that was included with the GM Ground Type Gundam and Ez-8 has been left out. Essentially, you're getting the long-range beam rifle in place of the container. So the manual even says that if you really want the container loadout, just borrow one from the Ez-8 or GM Ground Type Gundam kit. (Which basically means buy all of them..)

The scope section of the Sniper-spec long-range beam rifle gets a thick, convex red semi-transparent sticker applied to it. The material is so chunky it's almost embarrassing to call it a sticker (see the runner shot for reference), but thanks to that, it catches the light beautifully and gives a super realistic feel — 200% immersion. To hold such a long weapon, there's an extra hand part included that you won't find in other Ground Type kits. It's designed to grip the long-range rifle with the wrist bent about 45 degrees, which makes the pose look much more natural. Also, the head's clear part is molded in green clear plastic. Nice!

Actually, if you paint this GM Ground Type in an olive drab style, it becomes a straight-up GM Sniper. Since the GM Sniper actually gets more screen time in the 08th MS Team anime, they could've just released it as a GM Sniper... but for whatever reason, it came out in standard GM colors. I half-expected them to release a GM Sniper version later with just the molded colors changed... but it seems like that never happened ^^;

The biggest point of controversy at the time of release was probably the orange molded color. It doesn't show up as much in photos, but in person it's almost fluorescent. It looks a bit translucent and lightweight — or rather, I wish they'd used a more matte, subdued plastic material instead. The fluorescent orange came out way too flashy. Personally I don't think it's that bad, but I've seen some people absolutely hate it ^^;

When the GM Ground Type first came out, I opened the box with a bit of a "here we go again with the reuse" feeling, but once I actually built it, I remember thinking "oh ho~ now this is something." The even more generous weapon loadout, the surprisingly fresh feel... with 354 parts it offers top-tier value for the price, so it takes a bit longer to build too. Among all the various GM kits out there, this one stands out in quality by a clear margin. Clean styling, weapons that don't just feel generous but actually overflow, and solid build quality — you could easily call this the best GM kit out there.

In the end, just like the previous Ground Type series, it's a high-quality kit with decent articulation, solid joint strength, a mechanical frame, and a generous weapon loadout. Though the tradition of wrists popping out easily is alive and well too.(-_-;) Setting aside the fluorescent orange molded color that some people might find revolting, this might just be the best kit in the already high-quality Ground Type lineup. It's relatively the least popular of the three Ground Type kits, but once you actually build it, you'll be surprised by the unexpectedly fresh feel and sheer volume. Truly the best bang for your buck.

The 08th MS Team Ground Type MGs all share the same base, yet each kit has a personality that goes well beyond being a simple variation. So even if you build all three together, each one gives you a distinctly different experience — it's a great series that way. If you're a fan of the 08th MS Team anime, I'd strongly recommend building all three of these alongside the superb Gouf Custom. Highly recommended~ ^^

MG RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Almost no seam lines to deal with. A parade of top-notch single-piece parts~
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★☆	Color separation is perfect. The fluorescent orange molded color might be a turn-off for some people.
Proportions	★★★★★	Feels like the most stylish GM of the bunch.
Articulation	★★★★	PG-level arms. Legs slightly above average. Poses hold well.
Joint Strength	★★★★☆	Overall joint strength is decent. Grip strength and wrist pop-out are a bit disappointing.
Internal Frame	★★★★	Full frame on arms and legs only.
Detail	★★★★☆	Overall excellent. The frame is a little plain though.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	The most generously armed even among the already weapon-rich Ground Type series.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★★	354 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 118. Best value for money!
Uniqueness	★★★★★	I'd call this a hidden gem! The best GM kit out there.
Dalong's Point : 93 pts.

MG GM Ground Type | 2001.7 | ¥3,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.