REVIEW HG 1/144 AMX-018［HADES］ Todesritter, Premium Bandai

This is review of P-Bandai Gunpla HG 1/144 AMX-018［HADES］ Todesritter from Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link.

P-Bandai Gunpla HG 1/144 AMX-018［HADES］ Todesritter

The P-Bandai Gunpla HG 1/144 AMX-018［HADES］ Todesritter is a kit derived from Mobile Suit Gundam Gaiden: Missing Link. This exclusive pre-order item from Premium Bandai boasts unique features and intricate details that set it apart from its predecessors.

Accessories

The kit includes a hyper knuckle buster, shield, stand joint, and normal specification visor parts. Additionally, it comes with 2 hyper beam saber blades, 2 saber blades, and wire parts for Incom. The inclusion of 2 wires allows for customization, with the option to cut them as desired. Notably, there are no surplus parts.

Design and Refurbishment

Todesritter, originating from Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, underwent significant refurbishment by Neo Zeon after being captured from the Zeon remnants. The design takes a leap, resembling aircraft from the ZZ or Reverse Char era, featuring a distinctive backpack with a huge thruster binder and six Incoms.

Color Scheme and Reproduction

The blue and light blue color scheme mirrors the Pale Rider, but with added details for HADES activation. The sticker application helps replicate the intricate coloring of ducts and thrusters, allowing users to choose between HADES activation and normal state.

Detailed Features

The head, chest duct, and backpack connection exhibit meticulous detailing, with options for customization. The unique backpack with a thruster binder and propellant tank adds to the kit's visual appeal.

Articulation and Posability

Despite the heavy back, careful consideration is needed when displaying the kit. The articulation, including the head, sub-arm, waist, and legs, showcases standard range of motion. The ankle design, with a cutout in the sole, adds to the overall aesthetic.

Weapons and Armament

Equipped with weapons reminiscent of the ZZ era, the kit features a hyper knuckle buster, a repurposed bow shield, and clear yellow beam sabers. The sub-arm unfolds to unsheathe the hyper beam saber, providing dynamic posing options.

Incom Injection Gimmick

The kit introduces an Incom injection gimmick, allowing for the removal of all thruster binder Incoms. The lead wire adds realism to the injection condition, although some caution is needed due to potential twisting.

Comparisons and Variations

The review concludes by comparing Todesritter to HGUC Pale Rider Ground Combat Heavy Equipment Specification and Space Combat Specification, highlighting the significant design evolution and enhanced features in Todesritter.

Summary

The HGUC Todesritter stands out with its high detail density, evolved design, and impressive equipment. With minimal seams and stepped molds, it offers a satisfying building experience. The inclusion of gimmicks like the fan-shaped thruster binder and sub-arm, along with the ability to eject all Incoms, makes it a kit with ample possibilities for customization and dynamic posing.