REVIEW MG 1/100 MVF-X08 Eclipse Gundam, Bandai

This time, we will thoroughly review the featured protagonist "MG Eclipse Gundam" from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ECLIPSE" serialized in "Monthly Gundam Ace".

MG MVF-X08 Eclipse Gundam Review

Let's take a look at this item with lots of interesting gimmicks such as transformation to MA form and compatibility with various backpacks of MG SEED series.

Packaging and Set Contents

The size of the package is normal MG size. The Eclipse Gundam that looks great is cool. Check the contents of the kit.

Let's start with the contents of the box. This is a manual with plenty of settings. Getting to know the details of the aircraft through the explanations in the manual is also a pleasure unique to the aircraft, which has not been announced for a long time.

Runner A have multi-color molding. B runner is a runner that composes the internal frame and so on. C runner is also a runner for the mechanical part. D runner is a runner that makes up the white part of the exterior.

E runner in addition to the exterior, parts of the main weapon "72E4 type beam rifle" Jinrai "" are also included. F runner is a runner with a beautiful bright blue color that accents the exterior. G runner is a runner of beam effect parts. I runner is a runner of the same type as "MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam Ver.2.0". It's interesting to link with the setting that Eclipse Gundam adopts the Freedom frame structure.

J runner is also a runner of the same type as "MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam Ver.2.0". The nice display pedestal is included in advance. Marking sticker and foil sticker. It's fun to see the markings unique to the SEED series, which are different from the Universal Century.

Work In Progress

We have finished checking the contents, so let's assemble it immediately.

Head Unit

First of all, from the neck parts. There is a movable shaft at the base of the neck parts. It feels like a gimmick unique to a deformed aircraft. When the base of the neck is completed, move to the head. Sharp and handsome face part. A movable shaft is also provided on the upper surface of the head.

After attaching the cheek guard, combine it with the neck base. It is also interesting that the modified aircraft is assembled differently from the normal aircraft. By the way, the movable shaft provided on the upper surface of the head raises the helmet part as shown in the picture and also rotates. The head is completed by attaching an antenna. It is a very dignified head.

Body Unit

Next, let's make the fuselage. First from the frame. At this stage, combine it with the head. Next, let's attach the exterior around the abdomen. I will also attach the exterior of the chest. There is a striker connect on the back. Movable gimmick on the back. The top of the striker connect and the thruster cover below it open and close.

The cockpit is in front of the chest. I'm also happy that Tatsumi Hori's pilot figure is included. I will attach the cockpit cover. Push the chest that was protruding forward into the neck to complete the torso. Cockpit opening and closing gimmick. The top of the cockpit cover slides forward and the pilot glances at it.

Arms Unit

Next, let's assemble the arms. It has a simpler structure than the fuselage, which has plenty of gimmicks. The hand parts are like MG in recent years, and the type that replaces other than the thumb. We will make shoulder armor following the arm. Shoulder armor base with many movable axes. Assemble the connecting shaft on the arm side.

Combine with shoulder armor. And fit the exterior. It is a shoulder that somehow feels the design of Freedom. Wing-shaped armor parts will be attached to the front and back of the shoulder armor. The base of this wing-shaped part can be moved and expanded.

By the way, this part on the upper surface of the torso has a lock mechanism, and when you pull out the chest at the time of deformation, you can unlock it by spreading it to the left and right.

Legs Unit

Now, let's make the legs. First of all, from the frame part. When the frame is completed, we will assemble the exterior. There is a gimmick on the front of the exterior of the rose-apple that slides in conjunction with the deep bending of the knee. I'm a little happy about this. The details on the front of the sneaker are also very cool. Furthermore, we will attach characteristic ankle cover parts.

The last part of the leg is the ankle part. The ankle hidden in the cover is very small. After attaching the ankle, the leg is complete. It's a very unique design.

Waist Unit

The last part of the main body is the waist. First of all, from the frame part. Attach the armor to complete the waist. The rear armor has a tail. The design is reminiscent of an aircraft. The lower body is completed when combined with the legs. If you combine this with your upper body, the main body is completed.

Weaponry

Next, let's assemble the weapons. This is a 72-type beam saber. The grip part is movable. The main armament 72E4 type beam rifle "Jinrai". It can be attached to the waist with a movable connection pin. You can store the "72 type beam saber" that you assembled earlier. This is "PS-02 Beam Shield". It has a gimmick that slides and expands.

Beam effect parts can be installed according to the setting that the beam shield can be used not only as a defense but also as an arm sword. Finally, let's assemble the display pedestal. After that, if you put a marking sticker.

Let's connect various backpacks sold separately.

And another highlight of "MG 1/100 Eclipse Gundam" is the gimmick that you can connect various backpacks of MG SEED series such as striker pack, silhouette, wizard, etc. sold separately. "MG 1/100 Eclipse Gundam" that can be equipped with various MG SEED series backpacks. High play value.

So, this time, I will try this guy that I personally wanted to see where I put it on. That's why I prepared the Ootori that comes with "MG 1/100 Strike Rouge Otori Equipment Ver.RM". In this way, the striker connect is installed on the back of the "MG 1/100 Eclipse Gundam", so various backpacks from the MG SEED series can be installed. Joint parts for attaching silhouettes and wizards are also included. That's why it's equipped with Ootori. that's cool.

In addition, various backpacks can be installed in MA form. By wearing the Ootori, it became "armed".

This concludes the review of "MG 1/100 Eclipse Gundam". This kit has a deformation mechanism that is rare in Gunpla, but the lock mechanism provided in various places keeps a beautiful silhouette without rattling. Also, on the Bandai Hobby Site, it is said that the transformation support video of this kit is being released, so please check that as well. The gimmick that connects various backpacks sold separately is also very fun, and I think that it is a kit that you can move and play even after it is completed.