Kit Review

Straight build

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons (1/4)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons (2/4)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons (3/4)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons (4/4)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Clear parts applied - detail shots (1/5)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Clear parts applied - detail shots (2/5)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Clear parts applied - detail shots (3/5)

Clear parts applied - detail shots

A nice variety of weapons are included.

Bazooka handle articulation

Shells are included as accessories too.

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - The bazooka handle does have a peg to lock into the palm, but it

The bazooka handle does have a peg to lock into the palm, but it doesn't hold all that well.

Gundam Hammer

Beam Jabelin

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - A beam rifle is included as well — it's the same one from the PG

A beam rifle is included as well — it's the same one from the PG First Gundam, just with a different molded color on the scope section.

The bazooka can be mounted on the rear skirt.

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Full-armed action poses (1/3)

Full-armed action poses

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Double Bazooka action (1/4)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Double Bazooka action (2/4)

Double Bazooka action

Beam Jabelin action

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - The Gundam Hammer was really hard to get the hand to grip, so I

The Gundam Hammer was really hard to get the hand to grip, so I ended up using double-sided tape as you can see.

Gundam Hammer action

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Full-body clear armor state with all clear parts from Custom Set

Full-body clear armor state with all clear parts from Custom Set #1 and #2 combined

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Full-body clear detail shots (1/4)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons - Full-body clear detail shots (2/4)

Full-body clear detail shots

Poses in full-body clear state

This kit is Custom Set #2 for the PG RX-78 Gundam, released in 1999. It includes the remaining half of the clear armor panels that weren't in Custom Set #1 from the previous year, along with a whole bunch of additional weapons.

The clear armor panels work together with Custom Set #1 to make the entire outer armor fully clear. You can see the internal mechanical frame through it, but since the frame tends to be pretty dark overall, the effect really shines more when you've painted the frame beforehand.

The additional weapons include two bazookas, a Gundam Hammer, a Beam Jabelin, and a beam rifle. The beam rifle is essentially the same one that came with the PG First Gundam — the only difference is that the scope part has been swapped out for a clear version. The two bazookas have decent color separation and look impressively large and striking, though the grip peg meant to lock into the palm barely does anything given how big and heavy they are, so getting the hands to hold them properly is a bit of a hassle. The Gundam Hammer comes with a plastic chain made up of separate parts, and the Beam Jabelin is pretty much just big — nothing particularly special about it beyond the size.

This kit really makes the most sense when built alongside Custom Set #1, and for fans of the PG First Gundam, it's definitely a rare find worth adding to the collection. :-)

PG RX-78-2 Gundam Custom Set #2 : Clear Body & Weapons | 1999.4 | ¥3,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.