Kit Review

Straight build + panel lining + stickers/decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Outer armor removed

Internal mechanical frame

Front mechanical frame of the body

Rear mechanical frame of the body

Arm frame

Leg frame

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - Frame articulation. Without the armor, the range of motion gets even bigger. Especially aroun

Frame articulation. Without the armor, the range of motion gets even bigger. Especially around the feet..

Seiza.. or OTL.

Somehow adorably cute articulation shot. Folds up nice and tight.

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - Unlike the first release of the AEUG Mk-II v2.0, starting with the Titans version, the waist

Unlike the first release of the AEUG Mk-II v2.0, starting with the Titans version, the waist can now rotate!

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - Comparing the F runners from the first release AEUG version and the Titans version. It's a ru

Comparing the F runners from the first release AEUG version and the Titans version.
It's a runner that could've been completely identical, but if you look closely, there are changes to the waist parts.

Looking closer.. the waist part is gone in the Titans version..

In the Titans version, that removed section has been split into 2 separate new parts.

So you fit them together like this..

It's not a polycap joint, but either way, the waist can now rotate.

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - So the waist swings around nice and smooth like that. There were so many complaints about the

So the waist swings around nice and smooth like that.
There were so many complaints about the waist not rotating on the first release AEUG Mk-II v2.0 that they went ahead and fixed it quick;

Cockpit hatch open

All the weapons you'd expect are here.

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - Full armament (1/3)

Full armament

Action pose

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - A kneeling pose is easy enough.. but the joints aren't super tight, so holding a fixed pose c

A kneeling pose is easy enough.. but the joints aren't super tight, so holding a fixed pose can be a bit tricky.

Beam saber action

Soft-focus shot..

Bazooka action

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - Together with the MG AEUG Mk-II v2.0. At the end of the day, it's obviously just a molded col

Together with the MG AEUG Mk-II v2.0.
At the end of the day, it's obviously just a molded color variation.

Together with the MG Titans Mk-II v1.0.

In the v2.0, the shield has proper color separation~

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans - The molded colors are similar, but.. the awkward navy blue on the body has been changed to bl

The molded colors are similar, but.. the awkward navy blue on the body has been changed in the v2.0
to black, giving it a sleeker look.
The blue parts also feel more premium on the 2.0 when you see them in person.

Either way, the v2.0 Mk-IIs are excellent quality kits.

Straight-built state.

As anyone could've predicted, the Mk-II v2.0 Titans version has been released — a color variant of the AEUG Mk-II v2.0. But this Titans Mk-II v2.0 can practically be considered an upgrade to v2.1. That's because it fixes the waist articulation, which was the biggest complaint about the Mk-II v2.0!

The AEUG Mk-II v2.0 drew a lot of criticism from fans for having a waist that barely moved at all — the complete opposite of the box art, which shows it twisting dramatically at the waist. Everything else had great articulation, so the waist being completely stuck in place just felt weirdly unbalanced.

To their credit, Bandai took the complaints on board and quickly revised the mold for the Titans version so the waist moves fully. By separating the previously fixed waist part from the lower body and splitting it into two separate pieces, it's now capable of a full 180-degree horizontal rotation — not a polycap joint, but it gets the job done. The overall dynamic range of poses has improved as a result.

The problem, though.. is that it's pretty bitter news for anyone who already built the first release AEUG Mk-II v2.0. If they were going to do it right, they should've made it work perfectly from the start — instead, they waited until everyone who was going to buy it had already bought it, then fixed it. On top of that, it's pretty much a given that future reprints of the AEUG Mk-II v2.0 will also come with the working waist.. so in short, people who bought the first release are just left telling themselves they got a rare first-edition. Bandai fixed the problem, but it's hard for them to come out of this looking good.

Anyway, just looking at the fix itself, it's a welcome change — but it does set a not-so-great precedent. Since the basic kit characteristics are the same as the existing AEUG version (aside from the waist), for a more detailed review, please refer to the MG Gundam Mk-II AEUG version review.

The overall quality is still top-tier, but the joints that feel slightly loose and the leg connection parts that tend to pop out (between the ball joint that connects to the body and the thigh) remain a bit of an unresolved issue.

Beyond that, the charismatic Titans coloring has come out looking great. It's a bit deeper and more refined than the v1.0 — the body color in particular is a pure black, which makes it look even sharper. That said, gate marks tend to show up pretty easily given the color, so you'll want to be extra careful when cleaning up the gates, same as before.

One standout thing about this Titans version.. is the fantastic box art. It depicts one of the scenes from early in the Zeta anime where Kamille snatches the Mk-II, and compared to other box arts, the dynamism and sense of urgency really shine through — it's a masterpiece. For old-school fans, this box art alone might be enough reason to buy it..

Anyway, it was obviously going to come out eventually, and with the weak point fixed on top of that, there's no question it's a high-quality kit. At this level of quality, you could buy three and build all three units without any regrets! ^^

MG RX-178 Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans
Category	Rating	Analysis
Seam Lines	★★★★★	Seam lines are mostly hidden through solid armor pieces and slide molds.
Molding Color / Color Separation	★★★★★	Charismatic and premium molded colors.
Proportions	★★★★★	Less of a chunky feel, but it's got a nice slim look.
Articulation	★★★★★	Shows off the maximum articulation possible for a Mk-II. Waist rotation included!
Joint Strength	★★★★☆	Reasonably stiff. Still has a slightly loose feel here and there.
Internal Frame	★★★★★	Full-body frame. Especially impressive for including even the cockpit block.
Detail	★★★★★	PG-level exterior molding and detail.
Weapons / Accessories	★★★★★	Faithful to the standard weapon set.
Parts Count / Price	★★★★☆	321 parts total. Parts per ¥1,000: 91.7. Practical without a stand..
Uniqueness	★★★★★	Could easily be called an improved v2.1. Mk-II is just cool, no matter what.
Dalong's Point : 98 pts.

MG Gundam Mk-II v2.0 ~ Titans | 2006. 3 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.