RG RX-178

Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G.

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. (1/6) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. (2/6) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. (3/6) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. (4/6) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. (5/6) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. (6/6)

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Upper body and head (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Upper body and head (2/2)

Upper body and head

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Back and arms (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Back and arms (2/2)

Back and arms

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Weapons (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Weapons (2/2)

Weapons

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Legs. (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Legs. (2/2)

Legs

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Outer armor removed (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Outer armor removed (2/2)

Outer armor removed

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Inner frame shots. Same as the Titans version, of course. (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Inner frame shots. Same as the Titans version, of course. (2/2)

Inner frame shots.
Same as the Titans version, of course.

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Plenty of weapons. Aside from the test type parts, the lineup is identical to the Titans version.

Plenty of weapons.
Aside from the test type parts, the lineup is identical to the Titans version.

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Fully armed pose (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Fully armed pose (2/2)

Fully armed pose

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Cockpit hatch open

Cockpit hatch open

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - 1/144 pilot figure

1/144 pilot figure

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Articulation.

Articulation.

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Aerial shooting pose (1/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Aerial shooting pose (2/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Aerial shooting pose (3/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Aerial shooting pose (4/4)

Aerial firing pose

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Shooting pose 2 (1/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Shooting pose 2 (2/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Shooting pose 2 (3/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Shooting pose 2 (4/4)

Shooting pose 2

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Kick pose (1/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Kick pose (2/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Kick pose (3/4) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Kick pose (4/4)

Kick pose

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Beam saber action pose. The beam effect is just too big and looks awkward.. (1/3) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Beam saber action pose. The beam effect is just too big and looks awkward.. (2/3) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Beam saber action pose. The beam effect is just too big and looks awkward.. (3/3)

Beam saber action pose.
The beam effect is just too big and looks awkward..

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Bazooka action pose (1/5) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Bazooka action pose (2/5) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Bazooka action pose (3/5) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Bazooka action pose (4/5) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Bazooka action pose (5/5)

Bazooka action pose

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Together with the RG Mk-II Titans version. (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Together with the RG Mk-II Titans version. (2/2)

Together with the RG Mk-II Titans version.

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Together with the MG Mk-II v2.0 HD version.

Together with the MG Mk-II v2.0 HD version.

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Straight build shots (1/2) RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. - Straight build shots (2/2)

Straight build

The A.E.U.G. version of the Mk-II, which was originally planned to release alongside the RG Mk-II Titans version, ended up launching late after a whole lot of trouble — missing its release month entirely. It was due to molding defects in the initial production run, which is something you almost never see from Bandai, and it caused quite a bit of confusion for pre-order customers at various shops. ^^;

Basically, the Mk-II A.E.U.G. and Titans versions releasing together makes perfect sense — they were always a pair of kits that differ only in molded color from the start, so there's nothing particularly new to dig into compared to the Titans version. The one difference besides the color change is that the test type parts are absent from the A.E.U.G. version. My guess is that the original plan was to make the A.E.U.G. version the main release and include the test type parts as a bonus in the Titans version — but with the release order getting flipped, the whole thing ended up looking a bit awkward.

Anyway, the RG Mk-II kit itself is easier to build than most other RGs, and it has a relatively solid, sturdy feel to it. It's not an exaggeration to say it's the most satisfying RG to put together. For a more detailed part-by-part review, check out the RG Mk-II Titans review— and for this review, just sit back and enjoy the photos of the Mk-II in its brighter color scheme.

Regardless of which version you go with, the Gundam Mk-II is an absolute must-have for old-school fans, and Bandai's development team clearly knows that — you can tell they put real care into the RG Mk-II. It's a kit that stays true to the small but detailed RG concept while capturing that unique Mk-II charm that satisfies both new fans and veterans alike. Just like our beloved Mk-II has always been, even with the same design, the A.E.U.G. version has its own appeal and the Titans version has its own — both are just irresistible. Especially if you're an old-school fan... shouldn't you be picking up both versions of the Mk-II? ^^

RG Gundam Mk-II A.E.U.G. | 2012. 5 | ¥2,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.