Kit Review

Straight build

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Detail shots. Stickers have been added to the shoulders. (1/5)

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Detail shots. Stickers have been added to the shoulders. (2/5)

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Detail shots. Stickers have been added to the shoulders. (3/5)

Detail shots.
Stickers have been added to the shoulders.

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Comparison with the original version. At first glance, the color difference isn't all that o

Comparison with the original version.
At first glance, the color difference isn't all that obvious..

Look closer though, and you'll notice the ivory molded color is a bit brighter.

The weapons and joints have been changed to metallic colors.

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Joint Parts A is included, so just like the Aile Strike, you slot it in between the waist jo

Joint Parts A is included,
so just like the Aile Strike, you slot it in between the waist joints.

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - There's a bit of a gap at the waist as expected, but given the Buster's design, it actually

There's a bit of a gap at the waist as expected, but given the Buster's design, it actually looks pretty natural..

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Aerial double shot action (1/3)

Aerial double shot action

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Flame rifle + gun launcher aerial firing pose (1/3)

Flame rifle + gun launcher aerial firing pose

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. - Gun launcher + flame rifle aerial firing pose (1/3)

Gun launcher + flame rifle aerial firing pose

Together with the HG Aile and Duel Remaster versions.

The third HG Remaster release is the Buster Gundam. The overall concept is the same as the previous releases — like the HG Aile, it comes with Joint Parts A for a display stand, along with some minor molded color changes and added seals.

Even when compared side by side with the original, the color difference isn't exactly striking. That's probably because the dark green and orange parts are identical to the original. That said, the base ivory armor color is a touch brighter, and just like the previous releases, the joints and weapons have been switched to metallic colors, giving the kit a slightly crisper, more vivid look overall.

As with the other HG Remaster versions, the joints molded in metallic color are noticeably sturdier, which means poses hold much better than on the original — and that's something I really appreciate. Since this is a kit that really shines in powerful firing poses with its big weapons, the improved joint strength makes an even bigger difference here.

All in all, it's a slightly higher-quality kit than the original, and definitely one that fans who prefer a sharper, more solid build will be happy with. :-)

HG Buster Gundam Remaster Ver. | 2011. 11 | ¥1,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.