OLD Gundam 0080 1/144 Gelgoog-J

Release 1989.6

Price ¥700

BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Box side view (1/3)

Box side view

Runners

Dedicated polycaps

Clear runners and seals

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Parts layout (1/3)

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Parts layout (2/3)

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Parts layout (3/3)

Parts diagram

Manual

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Bottom view. The internal verniers and sole detail are nicely reproduced.

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Just like the Rick Dom II, the polycap holes at the elbows and knees are really large. That said, it ma

Just like the Rick Dom II, the polycap holes at the elbows and knees are really large. That said, it makes for a very solid hold.

Only a right-hand weapon-holding hand is included as an extra.

Arm and leg articulation. The leg articulation still feels very old-kit.

Unarmed action poses

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Shooting poses (1/2)

OLD 1/144 Gelgoog-J - Shooting poses (2/2)

Firing pose

With the leg articulation being limited, this kind of pose seems to be about as good as it gets.

Together with the 1/144 Char's Gelgoog.

Together with the 1/144 Zaku FZ and Rick Dom II.

Together with the HGUC Gelgoog-J released in 2004.

The sixth kit in the old 0080 series is the 1/144 Gelgoog-J. Much like its predecessor the Rick Dom II, it shows a massive leap in visual quality compared to the older 1/144 Gelgoog. The color separation is one thing, but in terms of proportions this is definitely a step forward for the Gelgoog.

The mono-eye color separation that's characteristic of the 0080 series is here too, but unfortunately — unlike the Rick Dom II or Hygogg — the red mono-eye tends to get lost against the bright pink background. The body also lacks color separation on the torso and feet compared to the HGUC, so in terms of parts breakdown it feels like a step back from the Rick Dom II.

As for joint strength, the dedicated polycaps are well done and deliver stability on par with HGUC. Like the Rick Dom II, thick connecting pins are used at the elbows and knees, giving it an even more solid hold. Articulation-wise, the skirt is fixed just like on the Rick Dom II, which limits hip joint range of motion — but the slimmer build seems to help, and poses come out looking a bit more natural overall.

So while the parts breakdown leaves something to be desired compared to the other 0080 series kits, it's still meaningful as a refined upgrade of the classic Gelgoog silhouette. The real kicker is that the HGUC Gelgoog-J that came out in 2004 was such an outstanding kit that this one ends up looking even more old-school by comparison — which is a bit of a shame. :-)
[ Updated at 2017.9.3]

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.