Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Outer armor removal shot

Frame shot

Frame detail shots

RG 00 Raiser - It shares the same frame as the RG Exia, so the limbs fold perfectly — however, the hip joints are fixed, whic

It shares the same frame as the RG Exia,
so the limbs fold perfectly —
however, the hip joints are fixed, which does limit how high the legs can be raised.

It also features 00 Gundam's signature gimmick where the upper body rotates around the torso.

Still, the kneeling pose comes out great.

Frame action pose

RG 00 Raiser - This kit comes with an incredible amount of weapons and accessories. You could really call it the complete 00

This kit comes with an incredible amount of weapons and accessories.
You could really call it the complete 00 Raiser full set.

Body unit only

Detail shots

All the weapons you'd need for 00 Gundam are included.

Beam parts for the GN Sword II and GN Sword III are also included.

All the unique gimmicks for both are faithfully reproduced.

The GN Shield's extending gimmick and docking function are perfectly reproduced too.

A joint part for attaching the GN Sword II is also included.

Four types of hands are included, just like other RG kits.

The 0 Raiser's detail and proportions are on par with an MG.

You can even swap in tiny landing gear parts.

The Raiser with landing gear attached, set down on a surface.

You can also mount it on a separate stand using the joint parts.

GN Shields can be mounted on both sides, and a GN Sword III can be attached to the bottom as well.

The 0 Raiser with additional weapons attached.

The cover-open gimmick on the outer side binders is faithfully reproduced too.

They even threw in a gimmick for the tiny hatch on the back to open up.

The canopy can be swapped out for a clear parts version.

RG 00 Raiser - Lifting the top of the GN Drive mount releases the lock, letting you detach the GN Drive or fix it at a differ

Lifting the top of the GN Drive mount releases the lock,
letting you detach the GN Drive or fix it at a different angle.

You can also swap in GN Condensers in place of the GN Drives.

00 Gundam body unit with GN Condensers attached.

With only the GN Drives and 00 Gundam's own weapons equipped.

The GN Shield mounts under the GN Drive, as expected.

RG 00 Raiser - It's tiny, but there's even a cockpit hatch gimmick in there. It only opens a little, but I'm genuinely impres

It's tiny, but there's even a cockpit hatch gimmick in there.
It only opens a little, but I'm genuinely impressed by the level of detail they put into something this small..

RG 00 Raiser - You need to open the backpack cover to expose the docking port for the 0 Raiser. Even at 1/144 scale, the fini

You need to open the backpack cover to expose the docking port for the 0 Raiser.
Even at 1/144 scale, the finish is meticulous — very RG.

RG 00 Raiser - This kit includes two joint parts for use with universal action bases — the one on the left is for 00 Gundam,

This kit includes two joint parts for use with universal action bases —
the one on the left is for 00 Gundam, and the one on the right is for the 0 Raiser.

RG 00 Raiser - For the 00 Raiser, the mount piece — which has U-shaped pegs on both sides — slots into the grooves on the und

For the 00 Raiser, the mount piece — which has U-shaped pegs on both sides —
slots into the grooves on the underside of the crotch to lock it in place.

You slide it onto the stand at that angle, and it holds surprisingly well. ^^

One figure each is included from the 00 Gundam and 0 Raiser runners, for a total of two figures.

One lower body frame part originally used for the Exia ends up as a leftover part.

RG 00 Raiser - Even with the armor on, the limbs still fold perfectly — but unfortunately, due to structural limitations, the

Even with the armor on, the limbs still fold perfectly —
Unfortunately, due to structural limitations, the hip joints only go up that far.

RG 00 Raiser - The knee articulation is really premium — multiple sections are linked together while still moving independent

The knee articulation is really premium — multiple sections are linked together while still moving independently.

The upper body can also rotate slightly around the center of the torso.

RG 00 Raiser - The GN Drive mounts also move quite flexibly — as mentioned above, if you lift the blue upper section of the m

The GN Drive mounts also move quite flexibly —
as mentioned above, if you lift the blue upper section of the mount slightly and pose it,
then push it back down, you can lock it at a specific angle.

RG 00 Raiser - The 00 Gundam's famously crazy ankle articulation is still here in the RG, though it's limited to 45 degrees o

The 00 Gundam's famously crazy ankle articulation is still here in the RG,
though it's limited to 45 degrees or less. (Not like you'd want to go further anyway — it'd look weird..;;)

RG 00 Raiser - 00 Gundam body GN Shield action (1/3)

00 Gundam body GN Shield action

Natural draw pose

GN Shield combined with beam saber action

RG 00 Raiser - 00 Raiser - GN Sword II action (1/3)

00 Raiser - GN Sword II action

GN Sword II rifle mode action

RG 00 Raiser - Action pose with two GN Swords combined (1/3)

Action pose with two GN Swords combined

RG 00 Raiser - GN Sword III - shooting pose (1/3)

GN Sword III - shooting pose

RG 00 Raiser - GN Sword III - sword action (1/3)

GN Sword III - sword action

RG 00 Raiser - Powerful action pose with beam parts attached to GN Sword III (1/3)

Powerful action pose with beam parts attached to GN Sword III

RG 00 Raiser - Alongside the MG 00 Raiser. Small as it is, the RG holds its own completely — looks, gimmicks, and weapons inc

Alongside the MG 00 Raiser.
Small as it is, the RG holds its own completely — looks, gimmicks, and weapons included. ^^

Alongside the HG 00 Raiser.
The HG was a great kit too, but it's just no comparison to the RG.

Alongside the RG Exia Gundam, which shares the same frame.

Straight build

It's already been 5 years since the RG line launched, and now the 00 Raiser arrives as the 18th entry. As expected, the frame runners are carried over directly from the RG Exia. It comes as a full-option kit including 00 Gundam, the 0 Raiser, all standard weapons, and the GN Sword III.

The overall quality stays true to the RG concept — nothing feels rushed or overlooked, and everything is designed with that meticulous RG touch. All the features from the MG version have been faithfully carried over to the RG: the full weapon loadout, gimmicks, the 0 Raiser's transformation and docking sequence, and more. The 0 Raiser hatch opening, the movable backpack cover, the cockpit hatch — these are all gimmicks that aren't easy to pull off at 1/144 scale, and yet not a single one was left out. You can't help but be genuinely impressed by that level of craftsmanship.

There's a lot to cover if you go through each of these features one by one, but since they've all already been done in the MG and PG versions, I don't think I need to go through every single one. Just think of it as a small kit that packs in every single design gimmick the 00 Raiser has to offer. ^^

Every time I build an RG I'm reminded of this, but the frame joints have great strength and the kit is light, so the stability is really impressive. The 00 Raiser is notoriously tricky to stand upright regardless of grade — it's got a big backpack and a lot hanging off it — but thanks to those tight joints on the RG, you can get it standing at a proper angle without any trouble. You barely even need to think about the center of gravity and it just stands there perfectly!

That said, with so much attached to it, parts do occasionally pop off when you're moving the joints around for posing. The shoulder armor and GN Drives are the worst offenders since they're a bit looser than the rest ^_^; The backpack in particular can come off entirely sometimes — you'll want to make sure it's firmly seated since it connects to the body via an L-shaped peg. As long as you handle those few spots carefully though, the stability is far better than either the HG or MG.

One thing worth noting — there's a new change to the joint parts used for mounting on an Action Base 2 or a standard stand. The connection between these joint parts and the kit has always felt a bit shaky and unreliable, and it seems like Bandai took that feedback on board. The new design uses a U-shaped joint part that slides into a rail below the hip joints. (See the review photos.) It's nice that once it's on the stand and left alone it won't fall off — but the problem is the slide mechanism itself doesn't hold very tightly, so if you bump it the wrong way it can get pushed up and come loose -_-;; At least it won't fall off on its own from gravity, which is a relief, but it would've been great if they'd made the slide mechanism itself a tighter fit too.

Also worth mentioning — while most RG kits are priced around ¥2500, the 00 Raiser comes in at ¥3000, likely because of the sheer amount of runners and parts included. It does take quite a bit of time to build as a result. But it's such a satisfying kit to put together — the kind where you actually feel a little sad as the parts pile gets smaller. That's the RG experience for you. ^^ (Though weirdly, I wouldn't want to build the same RG twice...)

Anyway, every RG kit leaves me impressed while I'm building it, and this one is no exception — it's a genuinely great kit that lives up to the RG name with plenty of that craftsman spirit baked in. If you're an OO fan, this is an obvious must-buy, and if you're into small but detailed kits, you won't regret picking this one up~ :-)

RG 00 Raiser | 2015. 4 | ¥3,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.