Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Various angles

Detail shots

Outer armor removed

RG Ingram Plus - Inner frame shots (1/2)

RG Ingram Plus - Inner frame shots (2/2)

Internal frame

RG Ingram Plus - Frame detail shots (1/4)

RG Ingram Plus - Frame detail shots (2/4)

Frame detail shots

Articulation on the bare frame.
Pretty much the same with the armor on.

There's molded detail on the inside of the outer armor panels too.

Even the hidden areas inside the cockpit have detailed sculpting — nice touch.

RG Ingram Plus - You can choose between two visor options for the face, but swapping them out requires a fair bit of disassem

You can choose between two visor options for the face.
But swapping them out requires a fair bit of disassembly on the head, which is a bit of a hassle.

RG Ingram Plus - The emergency light open gimmick and HUD panel gimmick on the upper body. In the normal position, the HUD pa

The emergency light open gimmick and HUD panel gimmick on the upper body.
In the normal position, the HUD panel can be laid flat horizontally.

The cylinders on the neck are rendered realistically with chrome plating and rubber tubing.

Cockpit hatch open.
It swings open wide both up and down.

RG Ingram Plus - Remove the backpack and slide the switch up, and the cockpit rises to reveal the pilot's head — just like in

Remove the backpack and slide the switch up, and the cockpit rises to reveal the pilot's head — just like in the show.

The wrist extension gimmick and the revolver cannon storage gimmick in the legs are both well reproduced.

RG Ingram Plus - Interior and detailed operation of the revolver cannon storage gimmick. When you open the cover, it automati

Interior and detailed operation of the revolver cannon storage gimmick.
When you open the cover, it automatically links up and the revolver cannon mount rises upward.

RG Ingram Plus - This is a gimmick I've never seen before — the bullet storage compartment on the inside of the leg opens up.

This is a gimmick I've never seen before — the bullet storage compartment on the inside of the leg opens up.
When you open the cover, three rows of bullets automatically tilt 45 degrees in a linked mechanism.

The cover on the rear end and the internal gimmick can be separated.

RG Ingram Plus - The purpose is to flip the internal gimmick around and reattach it to expose the action base mounting hole.

The purpose is to flip the internal gimmick around and reattach it to expose the action base mounting hole.
You might wonder if it was really necessary to go this far just to hide the hole, but it's a pretty thoughtful design either way.

Seven nicely sculpted hands are included.

RG Ingram Plus - The dedicated revolver cannon hand is designed as a disassemble-and-reassemble type, as shown above. It's a

The dedicated revolver cannon hand is designed as a disassemble-and-reassemble type, as shown above.
It's a bit fiddly, but thanks to that there's no grip strength issue and the proportions look great.

Accessories included besides the revolver cannon

The inside of the shield is quite intricate, with an electromagnetic baton stored within.

RG Ingram Plus - The electromagnetic baton can be extended via a slide mechanism, and when actually deployed, a separate exte

The electromagnetic baton can be extended via a slide mechanism, and when actually deployed, a separate extended-length part is used.

The lead wire is attached by swapping out the parts on the crotch area.

The lead wire is approximately 60cm long — quite lengthy.

RG Ingram Plus - Arm and leg articulation. Since there's no skirt armor, the hip joint range of motion is excellent, but the

Limb articulation.
Since there's no skirt armor, the hip joint range of motion is excellent, but the elbow bend angle is narrower than I expected.

Due to the armor structure, the legs can't spread very far to the sides.

The ankle's forward-and-back tilt range is better than it looks, which really helps with posing.

Forward/backward shoulder articulation

The elbow is a 360-degree swivel joint, making it easy to position the arms.

RG Ingram Plus - The shoulder attaches by rotating 180 degrees to align with the locking tab direction, so it won't pop off d

The shoulder attaches by rotating 180 degrees to align with the locking tab direction, so it won't pop off during posing.
However, the locking tab is small and fragile, so be careful not to break it.

The waist range of motion isn't all that wide.

RG Ingram Plus - Kneeling pose with cockpit hatch open (1/3)

Kneeling pose with cockpit hatch open

RG Ingram Plus - Revolver cannon action pose (1/3)

Revolver cannon action pose

RG Ingram Plus - The signature revolver cannon firing pose (1/4)

RG Ingram Plus - The signature revolver cannon firing pose (2/4)

The signature revolver cannon firing pose

Poses using the lead wire

Electric baton draw pose

Electric baton pose

Electric baton pose on the stand

Alongside the RG Gundam v2.0.
It's noticeably bigger than a typical RG Gunpla.

Size comparison with the MG Gundam.
It feels just a touch smaller than the MG in terms of bulk.

RG Ingram Plus - Alongside the 1/48 Ingram released in 2014. Since that one appeared in the live-action film "The Next G

Alongside the 1/48 Ingram released in 2014.
Since that one appeared in the live-action film "The Next Generation -Patlabor-", the design is completely different.

Alongside the MG Ingram Unit 1 released in 2001.
The MG came out in 1/35 scale.

The overall design is similar, but the shoulders and warning light sections look the most different.

Straight build

In 2026, the RG Ingram Plus was released alongside the theatrical anime "Patlabor EZY". When you think of Patlabor theatrical films, director Mamoru Oshii usually comes to mind, but this one was actually directed by mecha designer Yutaka Izubuchi himself. The story is set in 2033, about 30 years after the original.

It's a new work, but the Ingram design itself is very close to what we know — aside from the shoulder and warning light structure, it's nearly identical. That makes sense given the in-universe setting, where the old Ingram units have been given minor upgrades, so it feels like a slight refinement rather than a full redesign. Compared to the bizarrely redesigned Ingram from the live-action "The Next Generation -Patlabor-" that left fans scratching their heads, the 1/48 Ingramthis one is a much more welcome sight.

First off, while it carries the RG label, it's 1/48 scale, so it ends up being roughly the same size as an MG — not too small, not too big, just a nice comfortable size. And since it's larger than a typical RG Gunpla, the parts are relatively chunky too, which makes for a pretty low-fatigue build. Older fans who've been avoiding RG kits because tiny parts are hard on aging eyes won't have anything to worry about here — it feels more like building a detailed HG.

That said, once you see the full-body frame and all the gimmicks packed in, it's clearly in a different league from any HG. It really fits the RG concept of cramming MG-level (and beyond) detail into a smaller scale. The one slightly awkward thing is that it ends up being about the same size as an MG Gunpla. Since a MG Ingram Unit 1already came out back in 2001 in 1/35 scale, it seems like they went with the smaller 1/48 scale this time specifically to justify the RG label.

On top of that, gloss injection has been applied to all the exterior armor, giving it a shiny, almost coated look that feels really premium. Gate marks are also handled cleanly so they're barely noticeable, resulting in a top-tier straight build quality. The accordion-style joint covers (joint seals) unique to the Patlabor series are done in standard plastic here, which I think was the right call. The old approach of using rubber or crumpled film inserts always looked a bit off and was a pain to deal with — none of that stress here.

All the gimmicks from the source material are neatly reproduced as well. The warning light opening/closing, revolver cannon gimmick, and cockpit hatch gimmick are all there, and even the feature where the cockpit rises up to expose the pilot's head is faithfully included. The legs also get a newly added gimmick where the ammunition compartment can be opened — and just like the revolver cannon, opening the cover triggers an automatic linked mechanism. The electric baton stored in the shield comes with separate stowed and deployed versions, and the sliding-out-from-inside-the-shield action is recreated too. There's also a swappable lead wire included, measuring a generous 60cm, which should open up all kinds of scene possibilities. Finally, the stand mounting hole can be exposed by disassembling and reassembling a section, and it's thoughtfully designed so it can be covered up during normal display.

In terms of articulation, it's not quite as poseable as you might expect — but when you actually try to recreate poses from the show, the joints are efficient in a way that gets the job done well. What I really love above all else is the polycap-less joint strength: it's tuned just right, neither too stiff nor too loose. The joint strength balance is consistent from head to toe, so no matter what pose you put it in, everything locks in solidly — that feeling is just great.

In the end, this turned out to be a masterpiece that far exceeded my expectations. From the looks to the build experience, the gimmicks, and the joint strength — there's nothing to complain about. It makes me wonder if there are more Patlabor fans than Gundam fans inside Bandai, because this is the kind of impeccable, craftsman-level finish we haven't seen in a while. I'd say it's hands-down the best quality kit in the entire RG lineup.

This is truly a gem that will move any longtime Patlabor fan like myself — but even if you're not familiar with the source material, it's an easy first recommendation for any mecha model fan. The one thing that might give you pause is the ¥5,500 price tag, which feels a bit steep for what looks like a ¥3,000–4,000 worth of volume, though that's probably unavoidable due to licensing costs. Since Bandai owns the Gundam license outright, Gunpla naturally feels cheaper by comparison. Anyway, here's to the birth of a masterpiece — even if it seems a little pricey, it's absolutely worth every yen. :-)

RG Ingram Plus | 2026.6 | ¥5,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.