HG Red Gundam: The Best Articulation in High Grade Gunpla [Kit Review]

The HG Red Gundam is one of the latest releases in the GQuuuuuuX series, bringing a ton of surprises, from design and structure to articulation and an impressive variety of weapons. For Gunpla fans, this kit is definitely worth adding to your collection, offering a fun build experience and incredible poseability. Let’s dive into the details!

Unboxing: Box Design & Contents

The HG Red Gundam’s box design keeps the signature GQuuuuuuX style, with a green-dominant cover. The front illustration features Red Gundam in an action pose, wielding its hammer and bits (wireless satellite weapons), giving it an iconic look.

Inside the box, you’ll find:

• 11 runners
• 1 instruction manual
• 1 sticker sheet
• 1 realistic logo sticker for the shield

With so many weapons included, it’s no surprise there are plenty of runners. The build difficulty is fairly easy, but applying stickers—especially on the head and shoulders—requires extra precision.

Structure: Advanced HG Technology

This kit features some of the most advanced High Grade engineering to date.

• Head: Uses a reverse joint system (male joint on the head, female joint on the torso) that’s rarely seen, allowing greater range of motion.

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• Body: Simple yet sturdy articulation. It still uses the older polycap system—which some fans criticized—but hopefully with improved durability.
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• Arms: Equipped with multiple elbow joints for excellent flexibility.

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• Waist: Simple design without extra layers, giving the legs more freedom to move.

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• Legs & Ankles: Flexible ball joints, but no movement limiter—so handle with care.

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Articulation: Extreme Flexibility

Poseability is one of the Red Gundam’s strongest points.

• Head: Can rotate 360° and tilt far upward thanks to the new joint design.

• Body: Upper and lower torso move independently, though the connection can loosen with frequent posing.

• Arms: Full 360° shoulder rotation, elbows bend deep into a U-shape.

• Legs: Knees bend into a U-shape, ankle joints allow dynamic stances, and the feet stay stable when standing.

This might be the most poseable HG in the entire GQuuuuuuX line so far.

Design: Modern Yet Classic

The Red Gundam is a modified version of the Earth Federation’s White Gundam, taken over by Zeong. It blends a futuristic look with classic RX-78 elements in the head, torso, shield, and weapons.

The panel lining details are already impressive—just a bit of final lining will make them pop even more. The multi-color scheme is eye-catching, though the pink accents might not be for everyone. The shield and bits stand out the most, featuring beautiful color gradients and the cool Zeon logo.

Features: Fully Armed & Versatile

This kit includes a complete arsenal:

• 2 Beam Sabers
• 1 Beam Rifle
  
• 1 Shield
  
• 1 Hammer with Chain
  
• 2 Bits (wireless weapons)

It also comes with six connectors for the bits, meaning you can expand your display with extra sets. You get both open and closed hand options for more pose variations, plus weapon storage on the backpack.

Conclusion

The HG Red Gundam isn’t just another High Grade—it’s a standout kit with a striking design, versatile weapons, and near-perfect articulation. If you love dynamic posing and want a display piece that really stands out, this is a great choice.

Pros:

• Best articulation in the GQuuuuuuX series
• Complete and varied weapon set
• Detailed design with attractive multi-color scheme

Cons:

• Still uses the old polycap system
• Some parts can pop off if posed too aggressively

Get HG 1/144 Red Gundam at P-Rex Hobby

If you’re ready to add the HG Red Gundam to your collection, you can grab it from P-Rex Hobby—your source for original Gunpla kits with a wide selection, competitive prices, and safe shipping. Don’t wait too long—this kit is sure to be a collector’s favorite!

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