MG MS-06J Zaku II ver.2.0

Release 2009. 12

Price ¥3,500

Gundam 30th Anniversary

Special Clear Parts

Release date: 2009. 12 / Price: ¥3,500

Box open

MG Zaku II ver.2.0 - The added clear runner increases the volume of the contents, so the bottom of the box is slightly taller

The added clear runner increases the volume of the contents,
so the bottom of the box is slightly taller than before.

Clear runner added to the existing kit

The arm armor runners on both sides have been made clear.

Clear runner shot

Parts diagram

MG Zaku II ver.2.0 - Full body view (1/4)

MG Zaku II ver.2.0 - Full body view (2/4)

Full body view

MG Zaku II ver.2.0 - All arm armor except the shoulders has been made clear on both sides. (1/3)

All arm armor except the shoulders has been made clear on both sides.

The frame visible through the armor

Looks clean, but it's a bit disappointing that it only covers such a limited area.

This kit is the MG clear exterior parts version released to commemorate Gundam's 30th anniversary. It's essentially the same contents as the original kit, but with one extra clear runner added. In other words, it lets you choose between standard armor and clear armor for certain parts, so for the basic kit features please refer to the normal version review — this review only covers the added clear parts.

MG Zaku II J-Type ver.2.0 Review

◆ Coverage and Effect

Exactly the full arm armor on both sides has been made clear, and as you'd expect from a 2.0 kit, the clear parts are highly transparent and very clean. That said, there isn't much molded detail on the inside of the armor, so you won't get a ton of intricate detail to look at — but on the flip side, it does let you see the clean 2.0 frame inside quite nicely.

◆ Difficulty of Swapping

The armor attachment on the Zaku 2.0 is smooth yet secure, so swapping parts is pretty easy. Just keep in mind that due to the structure, you'll need to detach and reattach the large polycap that connects to the wrist, so be careful not to force it.

◆ Overall Impressions

Just like the Zaku 2.0's well-earned reputation for clean, high-quality construction, the clear parts are equally crisp and tidy. That said, it's a bit of a letdown that the clear treatment only applies to the arms — and since the leg version is covered by the Char's custom kit, it does feel a little bit like a calculated marketing move. ^^;

MG Zaku II ver.2.0 | 2009. 12 | ¥3,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.