Kit Review

Straight build + panel lining + seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body

Back and backpack

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Arms and shield (1/3)

Arms and shield

Head

Legs

Outer armor removal shot

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Inner frame shots (1/2)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Inner frame shots (2/2)

Internal frame

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Frame detail shots (1/6)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Frame detail shots (2/6)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Frame detail shots (3/6)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Frame detail shots (4/6)

Frame detail shots

The cockpit is nicely reproduced, but it's hard to see inside.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - The pipe detail is done the same way as the MG — the thickness is about the same too — but somehow t

The pipe detail is done the same way as the MG...
The thickness is about the same too, but somehow they feel easier to secure than on the MG.
On the MG, if you're not careful the ends of the pipes can split or pop right off...
On the RG they stay put nicely, probably because there's a wire running inside. ^^

Articulation with the frame exposed.

This one has a brand new style of hip joint.
You can open and close the lower hip locking gimmick to slide the inner hip joint block slightly forward.
Because of that, there's no gimmick for the entire lower body joint to shift forward/backward like on other RGs.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - That said, the side skirt mounting pins make it pretty much impossible to raise the hip joint past 9

That said, the side skirt mounting pins make it pretty much impossible to raise the hip joint past 90 degrees. ^^;
It's impressive that they packed such a precise hip joint gimmick into such a small kit, but the practical effect is... not that great.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - The linked joints in the legs — which come as a single-piece frame — are practically a work of art.

The linked joints in the legs — which come as a single-piece frame — are practically a work of art. ㅡ_ㅡ)b
So many things moving all at once, it's almost dizzying.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Along with the movable cylinder at the front of the ankle, the upper ankle frame section also slides

Along with the movable cylinder at the front of the ankle, the upper ankle frame section also slides. Very cool!

The arm joints also show off some flashy multi-point bending.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - The fact that that fingernail-sized elbow joint is linked through 3 separate sub-joints... you can't

The fact that that fingernail-sized elbow joint is linked through 3 separate sub-joints... you can't help but be amazed.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - With the frame exposed, the waist also has a double joint that moves forward and backward, giving it

With the frame exposed, the waist also has a double joint that moves forward and backward, giving it quite a flexible range of motion.

The hip joints and ankles are a bit lacking, so deep squat poses are a little unstable. ^^;

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Frame action poses (1/3)

Frame action poses

All of the Mk-II's standard weapons are included as a full set.

Beam rifle with detachable magazine

Even the tiny scope on top folds down.

It can also be stored on the side skirt.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - The bazooka features great color separation and single-piece molding. Two detachable magazines are i

The bazooka features great color separation and single-piece molding.
Two detachable magazines are included.

The magazines can be stored on the side skirts, and the bazooka can be stored on the rear skirt.

The shield detail is excellent too.

The two beam rifle magazines and the weapon on the bottom can also be detached.

The folding gimmick is nicely reproduced as well.

The insides of the magazines even have the rounds detailed to some extent...
This is the power of RG!

The Mk-II's signature headset-style vulcan.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - For some reason, the RG includes a beam saber that's MG-sized, so it looks way too big compared to t

For some reason, the RG includes a beam saber that's MG-sized,
so it looks way too big compared to the main body.

Full weapons loadout shot

A total of 6 hands are included. About the same as other RGs.

1/144 pilot figure.
Surprisingly detailed for its size...

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - The cockpit hatch can open, but it feels a bit cramped when it does. The upper cover in particular t

The cockpit hatch can open, but it feels a bit cramped when it does.
The upper cover in particular tends to pop off easily since the attachment point is a bit iffy.

And what's this — a bonus??
Separate parts for the Mk-II test colors version are included.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - As you can see, the left is the normal version and the right is the test type parts — you can swap o

As you can see, the left is the normal version and the right is the test type parts.
You can swap out the shoulders, chest ducts, and leg ducts.

A comparison of the normal and test type.
At a glance, they look pretty much the same;;

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - The detailed comparison shots with the normal type on the left and test type on the right make it ea

The detailed comparison shots with the normal type on the left and test type on the right make it easy to spot the differences.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - And.. if you look at the top of the backpack, there's a small cover you can open to access another c

And.. if you look at the top of the backpack, there's a small cover you can open to access another connection gimmick.
This is obviously meant for the G-Defenser that'll be released down the line. :-)

The articulation bends all the way through~
The hip joints are a bit disappointing though. T_T

Shoulder joint movement up/down and forward/back.

Ankle range of motion.

The slide gimmick on the front of the thigh.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Kneeling pose in test type configuration. It comes together a bit more shakily than you'd expect. (1

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Kneeling pose in test type configuration. It comes together a bit more shakily than you'd expect. (2

Kneeling pose in test type configuration.
It comes together a bit more shakily than you'd expect.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Beam rifle firing pose in normal type configuration. (1/3)

Beam rifle firing pose in normal type configuration.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Fully armed firing pose. (1/5)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Fully armed firing pose. (2/5)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Fully armed firing pose. (3/5)

Fully armed firing pose.

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Aerial firing pose (1/3)

Aerial firing pose

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Bazooka shooting pose (1/4)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Bazooka shooting pose (2/4)

Bazooka shooting pose

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans - Beam saber action pose. The beam saber is just way too oversized and unbalanced. ㅡ.ㅡ It's a real ble

Beam saber action pose.
The beam saber is just way too oversized and unbalanced. ㅡ.ㅡ It's a real blemish on an otherwise great kit.

Alongside the HG Mk-II Titans.
The RG is slightly smaller.

Alongside the RG RX-78-2 Gundam.

Alongside the MG Mk-II Titans v2.0.
The RG is far more refined. ^^

Straight build

Finally~~ the Mk-II has made its way into the RG lineup! Originally, the AEUG version and the Titans version were supposed to release at the same time, but there was an unprecedented situation where a molding defect was found in the first production run of the RG Mk-II AEUG version, so only the Titans version ended up releasing first. It almost turned into a situation like the MG Destiny, where a damaged version of the Mk-II AEUG could've come out as a first-run limited edition. lol

First off, the overall feel is that it's noticeably more solid compared to previous RG kits. The parts fit, joint strength, and the thicker inner frame that suits the Mk-II's character all give it a slightly different feel in hand. ^^ The parts are small, but somehow it just feels more comfortable to work with. The solid-frame joints have also been completely redesigned from scratch, and the impressive interlocking movement of the arm and leg inner frames is genuinely jaw-dropping — it really doesn't disappoint. I took a ton of photos, but the feeling of actually handling it in person is just impossible to put into words..

True to RG form, the full set of standard weapons is included, and every single one shows off a level of gimmicks and color separation that's hard to believe for a 1/144 scale kit. From the individual rounds inside the magazine, to the shield's extension gimmick, to the rifle's folding scope — the quality doesn't fall behind existing MG kits at all, and in terms of detail, it actually surpasses them.

Perhaps because of the precise and solid frame, the articulation feels slightly less impressive compared to other RG kits. The new hip joint gimmick is included, but it doesn't really do much in practice, which is a bit of a letdown. It's especially lacking when it comes to pulling off dynamic poses like the RG Zaku or Strike. And just like other RG kits, the MG-sized beam saber parts look way too unbalanced on this scale.. I honestly can't figure out why they keep including such oversized beam parts. It's a weirdly mismatched combo. -_-;

What makes the RG Mk-II unique is that it comes with test type configuration parts that have never been included with any previous Mk-II kit. As you can see in the review photos, there are slight differences in the shoulders, chest ducts, and leg ducts, though honestly even after swapping them out, the overall look doesn't change all that dramatically. ^^; Still, having this kind of unique option available does add to the kit's value in its own way.

Overall, this is a very satisfying kit — it really makes you think, "yep, this is RG! And yep, this is the Mk-II!" It was a genuinely fun build. There are a few minor gripes, but it's actually a bit easier to put together than other RG kits, and that satisfying tactile feel in your hands is more than enough to reignite your Gunpla-building spirit after a while. I'm grateful to the Bandai developers for putting in the effort that a fan-favorite like the Mk-II deserves — and I'm sure plenty of people will be buying three of these to build Units 1, 2, and 3. :-)

RG Gundam Mk-II Titans | 2012. 4 | ¥2,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.