REVIEW Mobility Joint Gundam Vol. 4, Bandai

This is review of action figure Gunpla Candy Toys Bandai Mobility Joint Gundam Vol. 4.

Mobility Joint Gundam Vol. 4 Review

"MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM VOL.4" is the 4th installment of the candy toy assembly kit series, which is attractive for its wide range of motion and freedom of rearrangement due to the mobility joint that is a common joint, and the expansion of equipment that combines EX parts. Following the 3rd installment, the lineup is centered on the aircraft that appear from "Mobile Suit Gundam UC".

Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee, Rozen Zulu, Geara Zulu, Geara Zulu (Angelo Sauper's exclusive machine), and this bullet that was mainly chosen by the rival machine and the enemy camp "Sleeves". It is also characterized by three types of aircraft of the same type with "Zulu" in the name, and a large number of EX parts that can be used with each other are prepared, making strengthening and expansion more fun than ever before.

Mobility Joint Gundam RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee

Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee piloted by Marida Cruz. It is a figure equipped with Armed Armor BS on it right arm and Armed Armor VN on it left arm. The blade antenna that looks like a lion's mane, which is designed exclusively for Banshee, and the chest, of course, are newly shaped. The psycho frame also shines with a foil seal. The intricate details of the Unicorn Gundam that emerges from the black body color are beautiful.

The head has a good balance inherited from the Unicorn Gundam. A large golden blade antenna blocks the upper edge of the twin eyes, making the eyes look sharper. Both left and right armed armor can be moved and deployed. The armed armor VN on the left arm has exquisitely angled nails, giving it a powerful look when opened.

Mobility Joint Gundam YAMS-132 Rozen Zulu

Rozen Zulu equipped with quasi-Psycommu weapons and Psycho Jammer based on Geara Zulu. Angelo Sauper, the captain of the SS, boarded and showed an activity that overwhelmed the General Revil unit. The contrast between the voluminous upper body and the slender lower body is firmly expressed in spite of the arranged body, making it a splendid proportion. I'm happy with the high degree of perfection!

From a bird's-eye view, the head to chest looks like a rose flower. The mono-eye can swing the line of sight to the left and right with the lever on the bottom of the head. The arm claws, which are color-coded by molding color, can be moved and opened and closed.

Mobility Joint Gundam AMS-129 Geara Zulu

Geara Zulu, a mass-produced machine deployed and operated by "Sleeves". It is a famous aircraft operated by various pilots even in the play. While drawing on the design of Geara Doga, the design that incorporates the design reminiscent of "Mobile Suit Gundam" Zaku everywhere has been three-dimensionalized with an exquisite balance. VOL.1's Zaku, VOL.2's Geara Doga, VOL.3's Rezel, and this series has a reputation for mass production, but this time it's a perfect finish!

The decorations, including the sleeves expressed with foil stickers, have a good texture. The mass-produced model comes with a beam machine gun. It can also be equipped with the Angelo machine described later.

Mobility Joint Gundam AMS-129 Geara Zulu (Angelo Sauper Use)

Here is the exclusive color Geara Suhl that Angelo Sauper rode before Rozen Suhl. Unlike the mass-produced model, it has spikes on both shoulders. In addition, the backpack has the same shape as the Geara Doga that the SS aircraft was equipped with. It is an aircraft that will be refurbished by Rozen Zulu later, and the coloring is also Angelo's personal color purple.

A blade antenna has been added to the head. The spikes on the shoulders give it a more aggressive impression. Unlike the mass-produced weapon, it comes with a beam hawk with beam blades.

EX parts for Banshee & Rozen Zulu

From here, we will introduce the EX parts that strengthen and expand the MS. Banshee has a complete set of weapons and parts to convert to Banshee Norn. Rozen Zulu comes with a shield, additional parts and a stand to expand the wired incom arm, and a shield that connects directly to the right arm worn in the final battle.

EX part 1 for Geara Zulu

EX parts 1 for Geara Zulu is a set that includes the Lange Bruno Gun Kai and its dedicated backpack, a spare magazine attached to the waist, and helmet parts for Geara Zulu with a blade antenna. Lange Bruno Cannon Kai has a different gun barrel design from VOL.2 for Geara Doga.

EX parts 2 for Geara Zulu

EX part 2 for Geara Zulu, which is a set of beam shot rifle, sniper rifle, Sturm Faust, shield, and backpack equipped with Angelo machine. It is just like a weapon set, greatly increasing the play value.

The Combination Gimick

First, turn Banshee into Lidi Marcenas' Banshee Norn. Changed the lower arm to equip Armed Armor XC on the back, Armed Armor DE on the left arm, and Beam Magnum with a revolving launcher set on the right arm. Armed Armor DE has a large size, and the action of hiding the main body with a shield is also good.

The mobility joint is detachable, so if you remove the right leg, you can also take the damage in the Neo Zeong battle "wind". The shooting pose is also decided. Armed Armor DE can also be attached to the back. Combining Armed Armor BS and VN, you can also fully equip 4 types of Armed Armor that were not seen in the play.

Equip Rozen Zulu with a shield from EX parts and extend Incom with parts. The wire that extends the triple mega particle cannon is connected by a diagonal shaft around the relay incom, and the angle can be changed simply by rotating it. It's a structure that can be seen in movable toys, but adopting this for wired armament is a nice idea that combines strength and playability! It also comes with a stand for long display.

The right arm and the lower arm are replaced with a shield to make it look like it did in the final battle. Incom, which bends expressively, is not only impressive, but the wide display makes it easy to pose.

If you combine the Geara Zulu, the EX part 1 Lange Bruno cannon modified, and the helmet equipped with the blade antenna, it will be a Gilboa boarding machine of the Garencieres team. It is also good that the Lange Bruno cannon can hold the fore grip with the right hand as shown in the illustration. Of course, holding with both arms is also possible.

If you equip the Angelo machine with the Lange-Bruno Modified Cannon, it will look like it was standing behind Sinanju in the battle against Nahel Argama. The volume of the backpack is a masterpiece.

Thanks to the common standard, you can equip the Rozen Suhl with the Lange Bruno Cannon Kai, and you can play with mobility joints. Although the psycho jammer is gone, it's quite a match.

EX parts 2 are packed with weapons for Geara Zulu. First of all, the beam shot rifle used by Angelo. It is a unique armament with a large armament and an angled grip so that it can be held with both hands.

The backpack that Angelo was equipped with is also included. There are joints on the left and right, and you can mount the beam shot rifle.

A sniper rifle with a long barrel and scope. The shoulder area is movable, and Geara Zulu's mono-eye can be seen through the scope. Also, the shield has the same shape as the Geara Doga, but it's gunmetal-colored, so it doesn't look out of place on either a regular machine or an Angelo machine.

The Sturm Faust has an angled grip and can be held with the rear end on the shoulder.

The equipment introduced here can be mounted in a variety of positions, such as shoulder shields and backpacks, so the charm point of this bullet is that you can enjoy your own fully-equipped Geara Zulu.

Not only Geara Zulu, but also Rozen Zulu can handle various weapons by replacing the lower arm with the Angelo machine. The molding color is also the same, so it is wonderful that there is little discomfort. This degree of freedom is one of the attractions of mobility joints.

Summary

Focusing on the Geara Zulu series of "Mobile Suit Gundam UC", and the play value when the entire box is assembled is unparalleled. Like in the picture, Marida's Banshee and Gilboa's Geara Zulu.