Kit Review

Straight build
+ panel lining + decals

Size comparison with the universal standard — a cigarette box

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode (1/2)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode (2/2)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode (1/3)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode (2/3)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode (3/3)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - You can tell (if you look closely) that the vulcan gun area on the side of the head

You can tell (if you look closely) that the vulcan gun area on the side of the head is plated.

Plated parts on the forearm and hands.

Plated parts on the knees and ankles.

The movable cylinder section on the wings is also a plated part.

The plating on the soles of the feet is really hard to miss.

Among all the plated parts, the hand parts are definitely the most eye-catching.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Special version — released as Extreme Blast Mode, with the additional parts shown ab

Special version — released as Extreme Blast Mode, with the additional parts shown above.
Wings, effect parts, and 2 figures..

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Includes 2 support stand parts — one for the energy blast (;;) and one for firing th

Includes 2 support stand parts — one for the energy blast (;;) and one for firing the shoulder beam weapon.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - The beam effect parts attach to the palm like this, and the connection is solid. (Se

The beam effect parts attach to the palm like this, and the connection is solid.
(See the action poses for more detail)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Clear figures of Shinn and Kira. Honestly, these are the same ones we've seen over a

Clear figures of Shinn and Kira.
Honestly, these are the same ones we've seen over and over in the 1/100 SEED Gundam kits, so there's really no need to include them again..
They do look a little more premium being clear, but it feels like unnecessary filler just to justify the higher price. -_-

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - The manual explains that the wide mounting point on the sole of the foot means you c

The manual explains that the wide mounting point on the sole of the foot means you can plug in a standard Action Base.

Outer armor removed — main body only

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Inner frame shots. The overall frame color is completely different from the standard

Internal frame.
The overall frame color is completely different from the standard version.

Plated parts on the shoulders.

Plated parts on the arms and body.

The hip joint area is plated too..

Plated parts on the knees and feet.

Frame action.

Stand action.

Dynamic action~!

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Now... but in the end, the real highlight of the Destiny special version is none oth

Now... but in the end, the real highlight of the Destiny special version is none other than these Wings of Light!

They're massive — about 30cm long.

Ooh.. that gorgeous gradation..

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - The true power of these Wings of Light is all about the lighting! (1/2)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - The true power of these Wings of Light is all about the lighting! (2/2)

The true power of these Wings of Light is all about the lighting! That's what it's all about.

Depending on the light, they reflect in rainbow colors.
It's a bit tricky to capture in photos, but put them under sunlight and it's absolutely insane..

The rainbow reflections shift and dazzle depending on the angle of the light..

It's like looking at a prism. @_@

Special version exclusive action. Energy blast~!

The energy blast effect parts look roughly like this.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Now for the beam weapon firing effect parts.. they create the impression of somethin

Now for the beam weapon firing effect parts..
They create the impression of something flying through the air like this.

Beam cannon and sword action.

Sword action

When it comes to action poses, this kit is absolutely dazzling.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Comparison with the standard MG Destiny Gundam. The plating effect on the joints isn

Comparison with the standard MG Destiny Gundam.
The plating effect on the joints isn't as impressive as the Strike Freedom's, so the two don't look all that different at a glance.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Difference in forearm and hand joints. The plating color is similar enough that the

Difference in forearm and hand joints. The plating color is similar enough that the difference isn't huge.

Comparison between the plated knee joints and standard joints.

Comparison between the plated ankle joints and standard joints.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - Just like with the Strike Freedom, the stickers/decals on the special version have b

Just like with the Strike Freedom, the stickers/decals on the special version have been changed overall to a gold color scheme.
(The shape of the stickers themselves is the same — only the color has changed.)

Together with the Strike Freedom special version.

When it comes to the plating effect, the Strike Freedom wins.

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode - With the Destiny special version.. the Wings of Light are so overwhelmingly impressi

With the Destiny special version.. the Wings of Light are so overwhelmingly impressive that everything else kind of fades into the background.. ^^;

Straight build shots.

Just like the MG Strike Freedom Gundam, the Destiny Gundam was released simultaneously in both a standard version and a special version. The special version of the Destiny is called "Extreme Blast Mode," and comes with the following changes.

1. The joint parts have been changed to metallic Extra Finish-style plating.
2. Wings of Light that can be attached to the wings are included.
3. Weapon effect parts added — energy blast hands, and 2 beam weapon firing support stands.
4. Clear figures of Shinn and Kira added.

Since the basic structure is the same as the standard version, for more detailed information on the kit's construction, please refer to the MG Destiny Gundam standard version reviewfor reference.

The joints are plated just like the Strike Freedom, but unlike the Strike Freedom's gold finish, this one has a heavier semi-gloss metallic coating. The quality and feel of the plating itself is quite nice, but once you've finished building it, it doesn't really stand out all that much. -_-; The two added figures aren't much of a selling point, but they do look pretty since they're clear. ^^; The weapon effect parts are a reasonably fun option.

Regardless of the other extras, the biggest selling point of the Destiny special version is definitely the Wings of Light. Honestly, they could've just included these in the standard version and charged a little more for it.. making a whole separate special edition feels like a marketing move, but what can you do. ^_^)r

The Wings of Light have wrinkles sculpted into them, giving them a decent sense of depth, and the color gradation — however they managed it — is layered really nicely across multiple stages. They also have a kind of rainbow coating, so when you shine a light on them just right, the surface scatters light in rainbow colors from different angles, like a chameleon. It's almost like looking at a prism. And because of that rainbow diffusion, hit it with the right lighting and it's absolutely spectacular. @_@

It's not easy to capture the rainbow color reflections in photos, but if you play around with your lighting, you can display it in a way that looks far more impressive. Sure, the size is quite large so finding display space is a challenge, and the attachment to the wing section is a bit iffy so there's a risk of it falling off — but once it's on, it looks gorgeous. ^^

And just like with the Strike Freedom special version, the plating on the joints reduces the play in them, making the joint strength a bit more solid. In other words, they're stiffer and less prone to flopping over~ This is one of the hidden benefits of the plating.

As with any special version like this, if you've got the budget, I'd naturally recommend going for the special version even at ¥2200 more. Especially if you've got your eye on the Wings of Light — there's really no choice to make. As for which of the two gives you better value for money, that's honestly a tough call to make. Get enough info from the reviews and decide for yourself! ^^ (Yay, dodging responsibility~)

MG Destiny Gundam ~ Extreme Blast mode | 2007. 10 | ¥7,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.