It has been a long time since I last reviewed a Gunpla. For a change I am reviewing a Gundam instead of a grunt machine, and this time it is HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam, which is the first Gunpla announced for the All Gundam Project.
First released in September 2013, HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam is sold for 1500 Yen.
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Equipments are simple and straightforward: a buster Rifle, shield, and a beam sabre that can be stored inside the shield
Posing with buster rifle. The buster rifle is a powerful gun with very few shots available. It can take out multiple enemies with one shot, but once it runs out Wing Gundam would have to rely on its beam sabre, as well as its lesser weaponries like the machine cannons on shoulders and head vulcan.
A nice gimmick replicated in this Wing Gundam gunpla is that the beam sabre can be stored inside shield. The shield is folded to reveal it.
Beam sabre in action. The actual beam is quite long; it is about the same length as the Gundam's height.
Height comparison with 00 Qan[T] Full Saber and Gundam Ez8. MS in Gundam Wing, as well as those in G and X, do have slightly shorter height than the standard 18m for majority of the Gundams.
Wing Gundam can transform into MA, which is called Bird Mode. The hands need to be removed for this form, but otherwise transformation is pretty straightforward with no part swapping required.
A few more shots of the Wing Gundam to finish off the post.
It has been nearly 19 years since we get a new 1/144 Wing Gundam gunpla. As this is not a big gunpla, there are not so many runners and parts. There are also not many polycaps, which can be worrying as many of the joints don't use one, therefore it is possible that they can be looser than anticipated. This is especially noticed on the arms below the shoulders, as they fall off quite easily as I am posing the gunpla. Nevertheless colour separation and details are nice overall, and transformation is easily done without a fuss. Pretty happy with this little kit.
Looking forward to HGAC 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero that is due to release in March!
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I have liked this Gundam for the fact it can transform. It is nice to see that they keep this one alive. I like the beam sabre being stored in the shield.
ReplyDeleteGundam Wing was really popular in the States when it was aired in the 90s. Apparently one of the biggest charm was the transformation, which reminded people with Transformers (assuming they were new to Gundam franchise).
DeleteI hope they release hgac for all the tv gundams plus the grunts like leo and aries
ReplyDeleteMe too! I probably can't build many models these days, but I would still hope for the day they will get announced!
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