MG MS-06S Char's 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 Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - The added clear runner increases the volume of the contents, so the bottom of the box is slightl

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

Clear runners added to the existing kit

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

Clear runner shot

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - Parts layout. The number of clear parts is quite small.

Parts diagram.
The number of clear parts is quite small.

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

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

Full body view

Both Char figures are included in clear versions.

The armor below the knees on both legs has been made clear.

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - Clear parts seen from various angles. The clear quality is quite good. (1/6)

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - Clear parts seen from various angles. The clear quality is quite good. (2/6)

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - Clear parts seen from various angles. The clear quality is quite good. (3/6)

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - Clear parts seen from various angles. The clear quality is quite good. (4/6)

Clear parts seen from various angles.
The clear quality is quite good.

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - The mass production type has only the arm sections made clear, while Char's unit has only the le

The mass production type has only the arm sections made clear, while Char's unit has only the leg sections made clear,
so you can combine the clear parts from both kits.

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - On the left, the mass production type clear parts; on the right, Char's unit clear parts. It'd b

On the left, the mass production type clear parts; on the right, Char's unit clear parts.
It'd be great if both were included in one kit,
but realistically you'd have to buy both kits to get them all.

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - The arm parts can be used on either the mass production type or Char's unit, but the leg parts a

The arm parts can be used on either the mass production type or Char's unit,
but the leg parts are Char's exclusive armor, so the vernier sections differ from the mass production type.
So it seems like only Char's unit can have both the arm and leg clear parts applied at the same time.

MG Char's Zaku II ver.2.0 - Char's Zaku fitted with the mass production type's special clear parts as well. Even with the ar

Char's Zaku fitted with the mass production type's special clear parts as well.
Even with the arms added... it doesn't seem to make much of a difference, probably because the clear parts don't cover enough surface area. -.-;

This kit is the MG exterior clear 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 exterior parts. The basic kit features are the same as the regular version, so please refer to the normal kit review for those — this review only covers the added clear parts.

MG Zaku II Char's Zaku II v2.0 Review

◆ Coverage and Effect

Unlike the mass production type, this one has the lower leg armor sections made clear. The clear area is large, the transparency is high, the inner mold detail is solid, and you can see the inner frame quite well through it. As a result, the clear effect is excellent — though just like the mass production type, it's a bit of a shame that the coverage feels a little limited. (As a bonus, though it doesn't mean much, the two 1/100 Char figures are also done in clear.)

◆ Ease of Swapping

True to the Zaku 2.0 design, the armor detaches easily, so swapping the parts is completely hassle-free.

◆ Overall Thoughts

The clear effect looks great, but just like the mass production type, it's hard not to feel a little let down by how few parts are covered. Since the mass production type's special clear parts can also be applied to Char's unit, combining the clear parts from both kits does give it a much more satisfying clear look. But it's hard to shake the feeling that this is just a classic marketing strategy to get you to buy both kits. ;;

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

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.