Gunpla - #6 - HG 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G + 0 Raiser Review

Well, this is actually not a new kit, but rather a combination between two kits: 00 Seven Sword/G and 0 Raiser. As I mentioned from the other review, 00 Seven Sword (00SS) is actually a variant of the normal 00 Gundam, and that means it would be compatible with the normal 00 add-ons as well. I've been thinking to add an "upgrade" for my 00SS since long time ago. However, 0 Raiser unit was very hard to find at any stores in Jakarta, and I spent almost 2 months for searching it on internet. But finally, I've found it at one shop in another city, and I immediately bought it even though the price was quite expensive. You know, this hobby could suck a lot of money from your pocket, but we just couldn't help it, could we ? :-p

From 00SS, you'll get 8 sets of weapons (beam saber x 2, GN Sword II long, GN Sword II short, GN Buster sword II, GN katar x 2. and GN Sword II blaster), while from 0 Raiser, you'll get GN Shield x 2 and   GN sword connector. While GN shields are quite mediocre compared to the other weapons, I could say that GM sword connector is the real bonus. This connector can attach two GN Sword II to form a GN Sword Staff. Not only for normal 00, it also works for 00SS GN Sword II long and short.

Tons of weapons. Hey, that's the GN sword connector in the middle.

This is the real bonus !

I was really amazed after combining 00SS and 0 Raiser. It was really really badass ! With tons of weapons attached all over the body, it looks much more bulky and menacing than ever. Of course, with the addition of 0 Raiser means that GN blaster and buster sword should be held on both hands. The extra weapons also added some stress and weight on the kits (especially hand), but the sturdy joints of 00 still could manage this.

00 angelic walk pose.

Now, come the best part. With such extra weapons, 00 practically has so many options for posing purpose. You could combine these weapons for almost unlimited variations. It's really cool and fun :-)

With GN blaster and buster sword (shield mode)

With GN sword staff. The GN blaster and buster sword were taken off.

With GN sword staff and GN shield combined.

With GN Sword Staff and GN shield (separated on each hands).

Errr ... GN sword fork on the right hand ? LOL

What's this ? GN scythe ? LOL

With such playing options like that, I have no choice other than give this kit an almost perfect mark, 9.5 for the extra features. Therefore, if you have already bought 00SS, I recommend you to buy 0 Raiser as well. It's much cheaper that if you buy two 00 kits. Of course, some people could have another opinion, especially if they want to have the GN sword III :-)

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GN 0000GNHW/7SG + GNR 010 00 Raiser Gundam + Seven Sword/G

Pros :

• Tons of weapons. Hands down.
• So many playing/posing options.

Cons :

• No extra decals.
• Put more stress and weight to the 00 unit.