----------- General notes on the Z-MSV series ------------
This kit is one of the so-called Z-MSV releases — a re-release of One Year War MSV mobile suits that appeared in Z Gundam, repackaged under the Z Gundam lineup. The runner configuration is 100% identical to the original MSV kits; the only change is the molded colors, which were swapped out for Z Gundam versions. Some kits also got updated wet decals.
There are seven Z-MSV kits in total. They were only released during the original TV broadcast run, probably because the quality gap compared to other Z Gundam 1/144 kits was pretty noticeable. They were later re-released as revival editions to commemorate the 2006 Z Gundam theatrical films. Since these were originally developed back in the First Gundam era, the overall quality inevitably falls short of the Z Gundam 1/144 kits that came standard with polycaps.
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This particular kit is the Zaku Cannon — essentially just a color-swapped version of the original MSV Zaku Cannon, so for a detailed kit review, please check out the MSV Zaku Cannon reviewfor reference. The molded color has been changed from the original desert tan to a deep blue, which actually works pretty well alongside other Z Gundam lineup kits.
The wet decals carry the same markings as the original, with only the product name updated to reflect the Z Gundam lineup. If there's one difference worth pointing out, the manual no longer includes instructions for applying the numbered decals on the shoulders.
All in all, this feels like a token re-release just to fill out the MSV lineup. If you're planning to paint it anyway, it really doesn't matter whether you pick up the original version or the Z Gundam version — either one will do just fine. :-)
[ Updated at 2017.2.27 ]
AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.
