REVIEW FM 1/100 GAT-X370 Raider Gundam, Bandai

This is a review of FM 1/100 GAT-X370 Raider Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED based on Mobile Suit GAT-X370 Raider Gundam Model.

FM 1/100 GAT-X370 Raider Gundam Review

There are lots of interesting points such as the transformation mechanism to MA form, various gimmicks, and details of the whole body, and this kit, which is a new item of the "FULL MECHANICS" brand that can not be read yet, is what is going on? Is it? Let's take a look!

Unlike the previously released "FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Calamity Gundam", it is a wide box. Mjolnir that sticks out is wonderful!

Set Contents

First, let's check the contents of the box. It is a nice point that the instruction manual also contains detailed explanations of armament.

I will look at the runners. This is a multicolor molded A runner. You can also see the sphere of Mjolnir. The coloring that is used for Raider Gundam masks, such as light blue green, is very characteristic.

B runner. It is a black runner that is the main color of the exterior. The C1 runner has powerful parts that correspond to the wings. There is also a C2 runner with slightly different recording parts.

D runner. This also constitutes the exterior. Two runners of the same type. E1 runners that make up joints. It is a runner of the same type as the one used in "FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Calamity Gundam". There is also an E2 runner.

F1 and F2 runners. It is a slightly greenish gray runner that also includes the shield and the base parts of Mjolnir. The G runner that makes up the joints and claw base. Two pieces of the same type are included.

H1 runner with frame and landing gear. There is also an H2 runner of the same type. I1 and I2 runners molded in bright red. The nose of the backpack stands out. CE-1 runner that serves as a pedestal for Mjolnir. It is a colorless and transparent runner.

A foil sticker for the sensor, a marking sticker, and a lead wire that reproduces the Mjolnir wire are included. The marking sticker also includes playful and noisy markings such as "killing", "killing", and "killing".

Working In Progress : Build FM Raider Gundam

Arms Unit

First of all, from the base block of the shoulder. The "M2M3 76mm cannon" connected to the base block has a movable shaft and moves as shown in the photo. Cover the base block with armor. As shown in the photo, the back side has lining detail parts, so it does not become squishy.

This is the armor on the top of the shoulder armor. Gray detail parts are also included here. The shoulder part is completed by combining the base block and the top armor. The fine details are effective.

The shoulder part expands as shown in the photo due to the deformation gimmick. The view from the back side. With the inclusion of lining detail parts, the amount of information is fully enriched.

Next is the arm. The elbow joint is the same type as "FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Calamity Gundam". The arm is completed by covering it with the exterior. The details of the forearm mount latch are also cool.

The hand parts are designed to replace the parts other than the thumb. The arm is completed by combining each block. For convenience of assembly, attach the connection joint with the torso to the arm side.

Body Unit

When the arms are completed, let's move on to assembling the torso. The abdomen has a pull-out joint, so you can pull it up as shown in the picture. By pulling up the abdomen, the range of movement becomes wider, and you can swing left and right as shown in the picture.

It is possible to bend back and forth. This is the base of the neck. A movable shaft is provided for deformation. Furthermore, the exterior of the neck is attached. It's amazing color coding. The fuselage is completed by combining all of them. The fine color coding is a pleasant finish.

Head Unit

Next, let's make the head. This is the camera eye part, but the black part around the eyes is divided into parts. In other words, just assemble it to this state. This is epoch-making!

The color coding of the mask part is also wonderful. The 100mm energy cannon "Thorn" and the red part around the eyes are also color-coded. The head is completed by attaching a helmet and an antenna. The sticker is only the green part of the camera and this finish.

The upper body is completed by combining the parts assembled so far. The joint that connects the shoulder and the body has the same pull-out mechanism as the "FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Calamity Gundam", so you can move your arms forward as shown in the photo.

Leg Unit

Next is the leg. The ankle has a folding mechanism for deformation. Thruster attached to the back of the sneak. The color coding of the ring is also perfect. When the legs are assembled, it becomes such a mechanism.

When deforming, you can tilt the part above the knee deeply forward by unlocking the part circled in red. The legs are completed by attaching the exterior.

You can also widen the range of movement of your knees by sliding the rear thruster down. Let's assemble the waist at the end of the main body. There is a swing mechanism on the crotch axis.

The red inner wall is fashionable. The amount of information is greatly increased by seeing a little gray lining parts. There is no detail on the back side.

If you attach the front and rear armor, the waist is completed except for the claw unit. By the way, you can attach the attached joint parts for connecting the action base to the waist as shown in the picture.

This joint part can be locked by lowering the swing axis of the crotch. Then, we will make a claw unit that can be attached to the side armor. A configuration in which the exterior is attached to the gray base parts.

We will assemble the short-range plasma cannon "Ahura Mazda" that will be the base. This is also a great detail. The claw can be opened and closed. If you connect with the arm, the side armor is completed.

The arms and claws have many movable axes, so they can move freely. The lower half of the body is completed when combined with the legs. If you dock it with your upper body, the main body is completed! It's a wonderful proportion.

Next is a backpack. This is the model part located in the center. The cover at the tip can be opened and closed. I also want to pay attention to the internal details. The internal "M417 80mm cannon" pops out in conjunction with the movement to open this cover. The details of the huge vernier are also beautiful.

Wing Backpack Unit

Next, we will assemble a powerful wing. The wing has a deployment mechanism for MA deformation. It is nice to see the gray base parts. The yellow part at the tip is also color-coded by dividing the parts.

The backpack is completed when combined with the nose. Wing unfolded state. It may be difficult to convey in the photo, but it is quite large. The wing can be moved flexibly because there is a movable shaft at the connection between the nose and the wing.

Weaponry

Finally, let's assemble the weapons. First of all, the "double 52mm ultra-high initial velocity mantlet gun" connected to the right arm. You can also raise the grip and use it as a handheld weapon.

Next, let's assemble Mjolnir, which became a hot topic with the installation of the "wire winding gimmick". First, insert the lead wire with a knot at the tip into the internal parts.

Furthermore, cover the parts and complete the internal parts that go inside the iron ball part.

I will put this in the sphere exterior parts. If you sandwich it with the exterior parts of the sphere, you can make the iron ball part. If you attach the base and handle of the iron ball, Mjolnir is completed.

If you rotate the horizontal thorn in this state, the lead wire will wrap around the internal parts you made first, so it will be stored inside. The lead wire is stored. Since the handle and the iron ball base part are connected, there is no rattling.

If you want to pull out the lead wire again, just pull the handle part. It's a pretty fun gimmick. In addition, Mjolnir comes with a dedicated pedestal. Since the tip of the pedestal has a joint part for holding the iron ball, it can be displayed in a floating state when posing.

FM Raider Gundam Transformation Tutorial

From here, let's take a look at the transformation gimmick to the MA form, which is also the biggest feature of Raider Gundam. First, lift the armor on the front of the neck and tilt the head back.

Next, open the armor on the upper surface of the shoulder and pull out the "M2M3 76mm cannon" inside. * The backpack and claw unit have been removed to make it easier to convey the explanation.

Keep the cannon as it is, and lower only the shoulder armor downward. Point the cannon up. If you lower the shoulder armor so that it wraps around the arm, the deformation of the arm is completed.

Next, open the wing. Then pull the claw unit forward. Adjust to this position. Next to the claw unit, we will deform the legs. First, push down on the thruster behind the sneaker and bend your knees.

Tilt the upper block forward from the knee, fold the ankle, and finally push up the thruster behind the sneak to complete the deformation of the leg. The lock mechanism is provided on the inside of the leg at the place indicated by the red circle.

By connecting the left and right with this lock part, the legs will not shake. The rose-apple is locked with an action-based connection joint. This completes the transformation of the main body.

Furthermore, Mjolnir is jointed to the crotch part. Connect the "2-unit 52mm ultra-high initial velocity mantlet gun" to the left shoulder. The pedestal for the MA form display is completed by combining the landing gear type parts with the joint parts for Mjolnir and the pedestal parts.

If you put the main body on the pedestal, the MA form is completed!

Furthermore, it is one of the features of this item that you can put the separately sold "FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Calamity Gundam" on the MA form. Comes with joint parts dedicated to reproducing the Calamity Gundam boarding in the photo.

Connect this to the wing. If you look closely, it is interesting that there is a "NO STEP" marking around the Calamity Gundam. To put Calamity Gundam on it, use 2 sets of "Action Base 4" sold separately.

Boarding Calamity Gundam! As expected, it is 1/100 size and it is amazingly powerful! Please give it a try!

Summary

This is the review of "FULL MECHANICS 1/100 GAT-X370 Raider Gundam". I thought that just saying "You can get a 1/100 size Raider Gundam!" is a character, but if you open the lid, you can see the proportions, movable, gimmick, and detailing of the MS / MA form. It was a wonderful item that conveys the spirit of "FULL MECHANICS series". The attention to color coding, including the head, is also a point I would like you to pay attention to! I can't help but hope that Forbidden Gundam will come out! smile