Kit Review
Straight build
With the HG Destiny clear version.
The HG is smoked clear, while the 1/100 is a transparent clear type.
Straight build
With the HG Destiny clear version.
The HG is smoked clear, while the 1/100 is a transparent clear type.
This kit is the 1/100 Destiny Gundam + Infinite Justice Gundam Clear Color Set, released alongside the 1/100 Freedom + Legend set. The Destiny Gundam comes in a fully transparent clear, while the Justice Gundam has a slightly milky clear finish. In the case of IJ (Infinite Justice), since the base color was never white to begin with, it ended up being molded in a peculiar translucent pink hue.
Both Destiny and IJ really benefit from the tighter joints that are typical of clear color versions — despite the handicap of a heavy backpack, they hold their poses remarkably well. The IJ in particular, with that ridiculously large flight unit on its back, was nearly impossible to get out of a slouching pose in the normal 1/100 version. But with the clear color version, the tighter joint tolerances mean it can stand perfectly upright with a sharp, solid stance.
The overall clear quality is about average — not only do you have to clean up gate marks, but the unusually tight tolerances make for a pretty rough assembly experience that'll leave your hands aching. That said, once it's all done, the satisfaction you get for the price is quite solid. And since the joints are so much sturdier than the normal version, it's actually a lot of fun to pose and play around with.
These clear sets feel a little like they were pushed out somewhat forcibly, but they were released in large quantities at a reasonable price, so they ended up being a pretty accessible limited edition you can just enjoy without overthinking it. :-)
1/100 Destiny Gundam vs. Infinite Justice Gundam Clear Color ver.
AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.