Availability at Tatsu Hobby: Currently Available
Video review for this model can be viewed here
- OOB looks: 7/10
As with many HG kits, the Spallow is molded extremely well with many nice details. Only a few stickers are included for the usual things like the eyes and cameras. Unfortunately the blade which is supposed to be colored in a light green, is molded in all white and you get a big sticker for it. Regardless it looks well for a HG kit.
- Poseability: 9/10
The spallow, as well as the other two AGE-1 forms, has outstanding articulation. Fluid movement everywhere and can pull off any pose you saw in the show. You can even have it posed with it's legs crossed meditating. Fantastic movement all around.
- Accessories included: 9/10
This HG includes all the necessary weapons it had in the show including the combat knife and also a happy surprise, even the small shin guns. Also not only does it have the standard holding hands, you get a closed fist and an open palm for dramatic poses. This is a very nice addition for modelers who enjoy extra manipulators.
- Details: 8/10
The use of layering parts in the head and the chest are quite remarkable. Also the legs connect in an interesting way. They have a slide mechanism as you.put them together which is an interesting feature in a kit this size. The molding and small details are great and crisp as with.all bandai kits.
- Connection strength: 8/10
The only problems with any connections on the Spallow would have to be it's side skirts and the waist joint. The side skirts are on very small polycaps and tend to fall off easily. Also the waist ball joint tends to be a bit short so the top half of the unit occasionally will fall off if its not pushed down enough. Really not too bad of an issue although.
Total Points: 41/50
The HG 1/144 Age-1 Spallow is a fantastic representation of the suit in the show. Its size is perfectly sized compared to the other Age-1 HG varients. Its details are great for modelers who just want a decent HG kit for a great price. If you favor the Spallows design this is the kit for you.
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