Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Decals

The universal yardstick — size comparison with a cigarette pack.

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) (1/2)

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) (2/2)

Rear view with backpack attached

Outer armor removed

Internal frame

Upper body and arm frame

The back... a bit bare~

Leg frame.

Without the armor, articulation improves at least a little..

Weapons and accessories are fairly plentiful

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Finally.. thanks to the tightened joints and grip strength, it can hold t

Finally.. thanks to the tightened joints and grip strength, it can hold the rifle properly now. T_T

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Hands are still the same three pairs: rock-paper-scissors articulated han

Hands are still the same three pairs: rock-paper-scissors articulated hands, fist hands, and open hands

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Just did a little partial paint on the shoulder verniers in black. Just g

Just did a little partial paint on the shoulder verniers in black.
Just gave it a quick swipe with a marker ^^;

The all-time worst articulation family -_-;;

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Action poses. The articulation is so bad that even doing my best, this is

Action poses. The articulation is so bad that even doing my best, this is about all I can manage. T_T

A nice long beam saber~

Beam naginata.

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft)

Detail-up parts

The Gelgoog five. The OYW version is by far the best quality of the bunch!

The OYW Zeon four assembled

The OYW five, led by MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Comparison shot with MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079. The Gelgoog is really on

Comparison shot with MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079. The Gelgoog is really one big unit ^^

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - The Gelgoog's molded color is very similar to the pink of MG Gundam Ver.

The Gelgoog's molded color is very similar to the pink of MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079

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Compared to the original ~

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Together with the original Char's Gelgoog. The OYW version has gone a bit

Together with the original Char's Gelgoog. The OYW version has gone a bit more pinkish

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - The shield's molded color has also been shifted slightly to a more pastel

The shield's molded color has also been shifted slightly to a more pastel tone.

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) - Together with Johnny Ridden's unit in the red color scheme. Quite a varie

Together with Johnny Ridden's unit in the red color scheme. Quite a variety of colors ^^

Straight build shot — front

Straight build shot — rear

The last of the OYW Zeon four is the Gelgoog. It was probably the most anticipated kit among the four — because despite having pretty decent quality underneath, it had been getting a lot of flak for its incredibly loose joints. And since even the more recent Gato's Gelgoog had joint strength that was basically a lottery, there was a lot of curiosity about whether this latest OYW version would finally get it right.

Well, the verdict is: the joints pass. This is my sixth Gelgoog build (-_-;;), and the polycap joints are actually tighter than even the mid-run revised version. The previously floppy double waist joint, the loose elbows and shoulders, the wobbly leg connections and knee joints — all of them have been reinforced enough to feel above-average in terms of stiffness. Thanks to that, unlike the old Gelgoogs, this one can actually hold a solid pose and stand at attention! I'm genuinely moved.. T_T

That said, the ankle ball joints still feel a little loose.. but since the ankle's range of motion is so limited to begin with, it's hard to really notice whether they're loose or not -_-;; A case where a flaw cancels itself out?

Anyway, just the fact that the joints have been properly fixed gives this kit a sudden and dramatic boost in overall quality. The massive size (and seeing it in person makes it feel even bigger compared to other MS than photos suggest), the surprisingly well-done inner frame for an older kit, the excellent armor design with almost no visible seam lines — there are clearly a lot of things going for it. The one thing that's still as bad as ever, though, is the articulation — it's still the worst among MGs T_T. I just console myself by saying it's a kit that lives and dies by how good it looks standing on a shelf. Since the structure itself is the same as the original, if you want a more detailed look at how it's built, check out the MG Gelgoog ~ Char's Custom reviewfor reference ^^

As for the changed molded color — as you can see in the photos, it's very close to the shield color of MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079. A truly pale, washed-out pinkish "mystery meat" color... it's a soft, pastel pink, so it doesn't look garish at all. Personal taste will vary, but it feels more "Char-like" than the original's somewhat ambiguous orangey Char color. And since all the OYW series kits share that same pastel tone, they look great together.

In conclusion, we finally have a Gelgoog you can recommend without hesitation— and that's what makes this release meaningful. It's one of the few kits that still shows the craftsmanship and pioneering spirit of the original developers, yet it was always awkward to recommend due to those fatal joint issues. This OYW Gelgoog, however, is genuinely worth recommending. If you've never gotten your hands on the Gelgoog despite its considerable charm, this is the one to get! Sure, it doesn't hold a candle to the ultra-high-quality kits of recent years, but it's definitely a kit with its own appeal!

One last side note.. each of the OYW Zeon four seems to be missing something compared to the originals (Zaku — hatch sticker, Dom & Gouf — figures), but this Gelgoog doesn't leave anything out compared to the original kit ^^;; Is that a plus? I'd say so — it's a kit that stings a little less ^^

- Wrapping up the OYW version series reviews -

The OYW Zeon four (excluding MG Gundam Ver. O.Y.W. 0079) are essentially simple color variant releases with no structural changes. That said, the fact that the weak joints — a common flaw of these older MGs — have all been reinforced over time, and that they've been given soft, understated pastel molded colors, feels like a meaningful update. There are occasional gripes about missing stickers or figures, which is a bit of a letdown.

For those who already own the original versions, there's not a whole lot of reason to double-dip — but for those who don't, these are generally worth recommending. The reinforced joints in particular deserve high marks, and they make the kits feel noticeably less dated. And when you line up all four, intentionally color-coordinated as they are, the visual cohesion between them is really something!

As the four iconic Zeon units of the One Year War, it's worth appreciating that they've come back with at least some improvements. ^^

MG MS-14S Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft)
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★☆	Seam lines are very well handled. Only slightly visible on the head and torso.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★☆	Color separation is nearly perfect. Pastel-toned molded colors.
Proportions	★★★★★	Thanks to the tightened joints, it holds its poses well and looks absolutely sharp.
Articulation	★	Worst articulation among MGs;
Joint Strength	★★★★☆	A joint-revised version. Still a little lacking in spots, but overall noticeably stiffer.
Internal Frame	★★★☆	A relatively large number of framed sections. The leg frame and pipes are great!
Detail	★★★★	External detail is good, but the frame is a bit plain.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★	All the weapons the Gelgoog needs are included. Feels like a full loadout.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★	234 parts total (+ 24 detail-up parts). Parts per ¥1,000: 78
Uniqueness	★★★★★	The most reliable and best-quality Gelgoog released so far!
Dalong's Point : 80 pts.

MG Char's Gelgoog ver. O.Y.W 0079 (PS2 soft) | 2005. 4 | ¥3,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.