Monday, December 26, 2016

Gunpla #29 - RG Gundam Mk-II AEUG Review


Gundam Mk-II AEUG version from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is the third RG kit I had. I like this version better than the Titan counterpart due to the more distinct color separation, despite lacking option parts of its counterpart. RG Gundam Mk-II kit is probably the best RG I've ever built. It excels on details, colors, articulation and accessories. Furthermore, it's a solid kit, not fragile as other RG kits in general.   


The building of this kit is fun. You'll start the assembling from its inner frame before putting the outer armor parts. The feet are so sexy with slightly exposed inner frame and protruding "hosts" behind the knees. Looking from the back, you will realize that Mk-II has one the best backpacks in the gundam history. The detail is so amazing, the color separation looks beautiful, yet not too much exaggerating as gundams from SEED or Wing series. The kit's articulation is also fantastic. The joints is so solid, thus making cool pose an easy task. I should even remind myself that it's a RG kit that I'm posing.




There are bunch of accessories come with this kit. You'll get a beam rifle (with nice color separation) and extra bullet packs, a hyper bazooka (with two extra clips), a variable shield which could host the extra bullet packs, two beam sabers, a vulcan pod and Kamille Bidan figurine. Other than two RG hands, you'll get two closed hands and one open hand. The decal stickers, as much as other typical RGs, it's also blend well with the color of the kit (it's one reason I choose AEUG version than Titan version).



So here's the verdict: RG Mk-II, either the AEUG or Titan version, is probably one of the best RGs ever released by Bandai. I recommend you to buy this kit over the HG (original or revive) Mk-II, because the price is not so much different. If you want more accessories, choose the Titan version since it provide extra test part options. But if you prefer lighter and better color separation, go with the AEUG version.    

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RX-178 Gundam Mk-II

Pros:
  • Highly detailed kit with fantastic color separation.
  • Highly articulated and solid joints.
  • Lots of accessories
Cons:
  • Lacks the test part options of Titan version

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