REVIEW RG 1/144 MBF-P01-Re2AMATU Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina [Special Coating], Premium Bandai

This is review of Premium Bandai plastic model kit Gunpla Real Grade RG 1/144 MBF-P01-Re2AMATU Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina [Special Coating] from Mobile Suit Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray.

RG 1/144 MBF-P01-Re2AMATU Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina [Special Coating] Review

RG Gundam Astray Amatsu Mina, which was previously made into a kit, appears as a special coating version. In addition to Gundam Base, orders were also received from Premium Bandai.

Set Contents

The manual is common and one paper written about parts request etc. is added. Accessories include Triceros Kai, Okitsu no Kagami & Effect, Tsumuha no Tachi, Totsuka no Tsurugi, stand joint, flat hand, left hand grip, left movable hand, Rondo Mina Sahaku figure, stand, and 3 wire parts.

Seals come with realistic decals. Since it is an RG Astray kit, some parts used in the Red Frame will be left over. RG Gundam AGF Amatsu Mina, which was released before, has changed most of the gold parts to shiny gold plating while keeping the gloss injection of the black armor as it is.

Finishing

This special coating version has changed the molding color of the right joint and abdomen to a metallic molding color. The complex gimmick unique to RG is kept as it is, and the gold color is used as a molding color, making it a kit with a sense of luxury and texture that has been improved at once.

There are no particular changes in the shape, so the gimmicks are the same as the normal version. The advanced MS joint is also used because the RG red frame is the base.

Of course, the color coding is finely reproduced, and the shape of each fin is sufficiently sharply reproduced. However, as expected, the advanced MS joint runner was impossible to plate, and the wrist and part of the MS joint were molded color. Therefore, the wrist parts consist of a plated handle, a non-plated grip and a movable hand.

Head Unit

Unlike the red frame, the mask slit is reproduced with a mold. Therefore, it is finished sharply without being unstylish. However, this mask part is quite small, but it may be due to individual differences, so it may come off suddenly, so it may be better to be careful. Twin eyes and mono eyes are reproduced with stickers. However, the clear parts are still used for the twin eye parts.

Body Unit

The fuselage is plated with gold, so it is very sharp and glittering. The abdomen is also molded in a metallic color. The cockpit can be opened and closed. The Rondo Mina Sahaku figure is also plated.

Arms and Leg unit

The right arm has an orthodox structure without MS joints. Flat hands are also sharp. The left arm is the same MS joint base as before. For that reason, the joints, forearms, wrists, etc. are molded in color.

The hip joint can still swing. You can expand your range of motion. The frame part where you can see the legs is almost plated, so it has a gorgeous finish. An under gate is also used, but there are places where gate marks appear on parts of the ankle. The gimmicks have not changed, so the armor works in conjunction with the movement of the knees.

The ankle has a sharp shape and there is a cutout in part of the toe.

Weaponry and Accessories Set

Maga no Ikutachi, which is a characteristic armament, is highly detailed like RG. Gloss injection and plating creates a beautiful glossy finish.

The cover of the thruster can be expanded. The backpack itself can also be flipped up. Maga no Ikutachi is deployed in various places. The claw-like tip can also be slid to expand and move. The use of plating has further increased the sense of luxury.

The blade parts of the Triceros Kai are reproduced in detail, and the Lancer Dart is also a separate part. It is quite thin and sharp, so be careful not to damage it. Please refer to the review of the normal version because the range of motion does not change. All Lancer Darts are removable. It doesn't change.

Tsumuha no Tachi can deploy claws without replacement. The blade was also a plated part here. Changed from Tsumuha no Tachi to Okitsu no Kagami. The gimmick remains the same, just the molding color has changed. The shield effect is a clear material.

Due to the plating, the pins of the gold parts were slightly swollen due to the paint film, and there were many places where the fitting was tight. In addition, since the gloss injection plastic is hard, there are many places where you need to be a little careful when assembling.

It may be safer to adjust the part where force is applied and the fitting is tight, such as the base of the Maga no Ikutachi, by slightly sanding.

Of course, the tip part can be slid. It also comes with a clear effect. It's been like that since the beginning, but there are many parts that are easy to interfere with, such as the face guard and Okitsu no Kagami, so there are many places where you have to be careful.

The injection state can also be reproduced with the lead wire. A stand is also included for the time being, but since the lead wire here is thick, it was possible to hold it without the stand.

Totsuka no Tsurugi's molding color has been changed to metallic. Whether you attach it to the side armor on your waist or hold it on your wrist, there is a dowel to hold it, so there is no mess. Expand Maga no Ikutachi. The plated frame that peeks out from the black part is cool.

Of course, the injection state of Magano Shirahoko can also be reproduced with the lead wire. RG has many details from the beginning, so the density is quite high and the plating makes it even more decorative. The color recipe is the same as the normal version.

Summary

There are no changes in the modeling or gimmick side of the normal version that was released before, but the combination of gloss injection black and plated gold has a wonderful texture and is finished easily and coolly.

There are parts that are easy to interfere with from the beginning, and some of the insets and joints are hardened by plating, so we have to be more careful when handling them, but the color variations increase Amatsu Mina's presence. It was a satisfying kit.