Bandai Hobby - Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance - #255 Gundam EX (RFV) HG 1/144 Model Kit

So premium for HG, once again we have a kit that feels like RG with the high level of detail, color separation, and the nice stickers which fit the shape of the part that they are meant for. This kit is easy enough for anyone to build, but there is a lot of potential for hobbyists. You’ll want to know how to panel line to bring out the full detail. There are a lot of cool inner frame details as well that show with the good articulation in the torso and legs. I had a lot of fun painting certain details on this Gundam. The articulation is honestly amazing considering how solid the model kit is. The hips are the best, with the dropping mechanism, but the shoulders have a part that tends to pop on me. It’s like two ball joints connected in a sequence like Witch From Mercury. When it comes to the accessories, the backpack is obviously awesome with all the movable gimmicks, and may be the star of the show for some people since it is compatible with the universal backpack adapter. Personally I also really like the shield, since it’s so large, unique, and cool. It’s noteworthy that the shield doesn’t mount onto the arm in any way out of box, but instead is meant to be equipped to the hand. At first I was confused by this choice, but the finished product is extremely solid, so it can hold up big accessories like this shield and other larger weapons with no problem. To compliment that, the wrist has a unique joint that allows you to pose the hand in varied ways to assist with posing the shield or weapons. You can even pull off the iconic “shooting from behind the shield” pose from 08th MS Team like in my picture.

In general this model kit is fantastic - decent articulation, nice accessories, and very stable with no concerns on the joints. It's easy to put together and the final product, even without any lining or top coating looks great. The biggest thing is this kit is extremely detailed, more so that the vast majority of other HG kits I've built. The sheer detail makes it look almost like a RG kit. Whether you're a fan of the Netflix show or not, this is an absolute fantastic kit!

One of the most enjoyable HGs I’ve built. Fun, pain free build. No issues with loose limbs and reasonably easy to pose. I had a blast customizing this Gunpla - it really lends itself to some simple weathering/wear and tear effects. I also lightly dry brushed the legs and lower shield to give a dusty/sandy look. Very easy and fun to add subtle effects to this baby. All around a great kit at a great price - highly recommended for newcomers and experienced builders alike.

This got me into the hobby. I've built 5 kits since purchasing this one, and have also bought better nippers, sand paper, panel lining markers, and a good hobby knife. This is still my favorite kit, it was super fun to put together, and the amount of detail on this kit is insane. My most expensive kit I've bought cost twice as much as this one and still nowhere near the amount of detail. 10/10 a must own and the best 1st kit you can start with if you want to spoil yourself.

An absolutely incredible kit. The overall Gundam design is I think my favorite there's ever been. It's grounded and highly detailed and feels like something tangible and real. It's very poseable although the feet can be tricky to balance due to the sole shape but nothing too crazy and you should probably get it a stand anyway. With nothing but the included decals and a lot of panels lining and marker shading it looks almost perfect already. Can't wait to muster the courage to add some more painted detail. Very cool.

This gundam looks great and the stickers were surprisingly easy to apply. The posing is a little rough at times but not too bad. The only sticker that was a little lack luster and hard to see is the eyes but the rest were so easy to get onto the model. My only real issue was the quality of the handheld gun, the rubber barrel was a bit of a pain to get slotted in and it also didnt connect fully but its borderline unnoticeable. The gatling gun on his back looks AMAZING and it super easy to move around. TL:DR - Stickers easy, Looks great, handheld gun issues, and eyes hard to see.

Builds pretty solid, if you use tweezers etc. and know your way around stickers, the ones in this kit are actually very nice, and cut flush to the panels they go on. The multiple tones of white and grey plastic sell the feel of an RG, at an HG price point and skill level. You can snap build this in a few hours or spend a couple nights really cleaning it up to look snazzy. Approachable build for all ages. The feet don't articulate with a toe or anything so I find it likes to fall forward easily but that depends on your pose.

This build is the peak of high grade gunpla! The build is insanely detailed, the articulation is fantastic, the detail is mind blowing, and the amount of color separated parts is unsurpassed! If you only ever build one hg gunpla make sure this is it! The only downside is any other hg gunpla will feel a bit disappointing after this one