HG

LaGOWE

Kit Review

Straight build

HG LaGOWE - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG LaGOWE (1/2) HG LaGOWE (2/2)

HG LaGOWE - There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections. (1/6) HG LaGOWE - There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections. (2/6) HG LaGOWE - There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections. (3/6) HG LaGOWE - There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections. (4/6) HG LaGOWE - There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections. (5/6) HG LaGOWE - There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections. (6/6)

There are seals on the shoulders and wing sections.

HG LaGOWE - Comparison with the Mobile Baku.

Comparison with the Mobile Baku.

HG LaGOWE - The head design has been redesigned..

The head design has been redesigned..

HG LaGOWE - The wings have also been made bigger.

The wings have also been made bigger.

HG LaGOWE - The legs are a bit chunkier, and the feet shape has changed too. (1/2) HG LaGOWE - The legs are a bit chunkier, and the feet shape has changed too. (2/2)

The legs are a bit chunkier, and the feet shape has changed too.

HG LaGOWE - The rear end design is different too.

The rear end design is different too.

HG LaGOWE - Grrrr~ Action pose (1/3) HG LaGOWE - Grrrr~ Action pose (2/3) HG LaGOWE - Grrrr~ Action pose (3/3)

Grrrr~ Action pose

HG LaGOWE - Caterpillar track mode. (1/2) HG LaGOWE - Caterpillar track mode. (2/2)

Caterpillar track mode.

HG LaGOWE - Running pose with beam saber in mouth (1/4) HG LaGOWE - Running pose with beam saber in mouth (2/4) HG LaGOWE - Running pose with beam saber in mouth (3/4) HG LaGOWE - Running pose with beam saber in mouth (4/4)

Running pose with beam saber in mouth

Among the SEED Remaster versions — which are mostly just repackaged existing kits — an unexpected new release has shown up. The HG LaGOWE, a four-legged beast-type mobile suit like the Mobile Baku, has been released as a SEED Remaster version. As you can see in the photos, the body and overall layout are similar, but it's a brand-new kit with most of the exterior changed, including the head, limbs, and wings.

It is a newly designed kit, but since it shares the same parts structure as the Mobile Baku, there aren't any major structural surprises. That said, for some reason the dumbbell-shaped ball joints connecting the torso and legs feel a bit loose. Compared to the Mobile Baku, the difference is pretty noticeable — the leg connections don't hold their position very well, which makes posing a bit of a hassle. It's not so bad that the legs are flopping around like octopus tentacles, so that's a relief, but it's still a bit of a letdown. Probably rushed into development without enough time to fix the molds? ;;

Compared to the Baku, not only has the design changed, but the overall color scheme has shifted to a brighter orange tone, giving it a much fresher look. The legs are thicker and chunkier overall, the feet have a new shape, and the wings are bigger and more imposing — in a lot of ways, it actually looks cooler than the Baku.

The leg joint connection is a little disappointing in terms of holding strength, but the LaGOWE has its own unique charm thanks to its flashier colors and design compared to the Baku. If you're into four-legged mecha, this is a genuinely new kit worth building for fun. :-)

HG LaGOWE | 2012. 2 | ¥1,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.