Kit Review

Straight build + panel lining + decals + partial paint

The universal yardstick — size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Only the head camera eye area was painted with clear green.

The back of the knees feature mesh pipes.

The backpack has 4 verniers that can each move independently.

There's no core fighter, but there is a core block.

MG GM TYPE C (GM Custom) - The core block detail is styled similarly to the existing GM's core block, but this is an updated

The core block detail is styled similarly to the existing GM's core block, but
this is an updated version that's larger and more finely detailed.

Core block rear

The weapons loadout feels relatively generous..

MG GM TYPE C (GM Custom) - Only one beam saber can be stored in the backpack, and the rest can be mounted on the inside of th

Only one beam saber can be stored in the backpack, and the rest can be mounted on the inside of the shield.
The shield can be attached to the arm in any direction you like using two connector parts.

MG GM TYPE C (GM Custom) - The weapon assembly method is a bit unique — by swapping out the barrel and magazine on a single m

The weapon assembly method is a bit unique — by swapping out the barrel and magazine on a single main block,
you can configure it as either a 90mm machine gun or a GM rifle.

Assembled as the GM rifle

Assembled as the 90mm machine gun

The leftover barrel and magazine can be mounted on the rear skirt using dedicated attachment parts.

MG GM TYPE C (GM Custom) - On the right: holding the GM rifle in hand with the 90mm machine gun mounted on the rear. On the l

On the right: holding the GM rifle in hand with the 90mm machine gun mounted on the rear.
On the left: holding the 90mm machine gun in hand with the GM rifle mounted on the rear.

The GM's signature beam spray gun can also be mounted on the side skirt.

Outer armor removed.

Internal frame.

Backpack internal frame detail.

The arm's internal frame is a bit too plain..

The leg frame is reproduced quite precisely despite using relatively few parts.

MG GM TYPE C (GM Custom) - The knees even feature a two-cylinder articulation gimmick! The ankles also have cylinder shapes,

The knees even feature a two-cylinder articulation gimmick!
The ankles also have cylinder shapes, but they're fixed and don't move.

Arm articulation is quite good, legs are above average. The ankles, however, aren't very flexible.

The limited ankle range of motion makes it hard to pull off a natural kneeling/shooting pose.

Together with the MG GM.

After several years since the GM Custom and GM Quel,
the MG GM series is back. The 50th MG is none other than the GM Kai
(a.k.a. GM改, Modified GM). The price is a GM-appropriate ¥2500, but
the quality of the contents has been upgraded by several notches. First off,
as befitting a modern GM packed with new technology, there are quite a few
standout features.

To start, the molded colors and color separation
are excellent. The camera eye on the face is just a plain clear part, so
it would've been nicer if it were a green clear part like on the HGUC —
that's a bit of a letdown — but you can finish it off easily with a quick
coat of clear paint. Everything else is Perfect~. The parts breakdown is also
great, so seam lines are barely visible anywhere on the kit overall.

An internal frame is implemented to a reasonable degree,
and the leg frame quality — which even includes working cylinders — is
quite impressive. The backpack frame also has very nice detail, though the
arm frame is comparatively sparse. Inside, there's no core fighter, but a
core block is included. The core block looks similar in style to the one
from the existing GM, but the detail has been upgraded overall and it's
larger too. Even without comparing it to other kits, the core block detail
is just excellent~.

Along with the improved frame, articulation has also
been enhanced, delivering above-average posability. The arm and leg
articulation is decent enough, but the ankle range of motion is on the
narrow side, which makes it a bit tricky to pull off a variety of poses —
a bit of a shame. Overall joint strength is very good — not too stiff and
not too loose, making it just right to handle. You might think it could
stand to be a little stiffer, but at this level it's hard to have any real
complaints about joint strength. The grip strength of the hands is adequate,
so weapons don't slip out easily.

The GM Kai's weapon system has a unique aspect —
multiple weapons are recreated through a combination of gun parts.
The core body of the firearm is shared, and by swapping out the barrel
and rear magazine section, you can selectively build either the GM rifle
or the 90mm machine gun. Also, any unused weapon parts can be fixed onto
a special piece and mounted on the rear skirt, which looks pretty cool.
Being able to build weapons in this modular way is fun and neat in its own
right.. but on the flip side, you can only complete one of the two weapons
at a time, which is a bit of a bummer. It would've been nice if they just
included both ^^ In particular, it would've been great if they'd thrown in
two of the core gun bodies.. that's one regret I have. Separate from this
modular weapon setup, a newly designed beam spray gun for the GM is also
included, and the kit comes standard with a nicely detailed shield and
2 beam sabers, so the weapons loadout is quite generous overall.
(Especially when you consider the price..) One thing though — there are
no extra hand parts like open hands or fists that used to come with many
older kits. They were handy little things to have, so their absence is
a bit disappointing.

When it first came out, it was pretty puzzling why the
GM Kai — which had never really gotten a proper kit before — suddenly
got released ahead of the GM Command. Of course, it was easy enough to
guess they had a space-type variation in mind, but as it turned out later,
it was actually groundwork laid for the release of the RX-78 Ver. Ka.
In other words, it seems the kit was produced because three different
units could share the same main platform. RX-78
Ver. Ka ReviewAs you'll see if you check it out, a large number of parts — including the body frame,
basic structure, and shield — are carried over directly from the GM Kai.
In that sense, it does feel like the originality takes a slight hit, but
it looks cool enough, so all is forgiven~ ^^;

Anyway, looking at it as a budget MG at ¥2500,
this is a truly outstanding kit. Clean molded colors, excellent color
separation, seam line handling, articulation, joint strength, frame and
weapons — there's really not much to fault in terms of quality. In terms
of value for money, this is a very good kit~ that can hold its own against
any other Gunpla out there ^^

MG RGM-79C GM TYPE C (GM Custom)
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★☆	Not perfect, but it covers things up reasonably well without looking too awkward.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★☆	Molded colors good, color separation very good. The clear part on the head is just plain clear..
Proportions	★★★★★	Nice~
Articulation	★★★★	Above average cleanliness. Wish the ankles were a bit more flexible..
Joint Strength	★★★★☆	Just right — not too stiff, not too loose. Could stand to be just a tiny bit stiffer though..
Internal Frame	★★★★	Legs and backpack are excellent, arms are a bit bare.
Detail	★★★★★	Detailed in every nook and cranny.. a whole different level from the old ¥2500 kits!
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★☆	Faithful to the basics. 3 types of rifles. An even more refined core block.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★	219 parts total. Parts per ¥1000: 87.6. A reasonable volume.
Uniqueness	★★★★	A new GM. A foundation for variations. Excellent value for money.
Dalong's Point : 88 pts.

MG GM TYPE C (GM Custom) | 2002.6 | ¥2,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.