In this article, I will thoroughly review the "HG 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam" from the movie "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM"! Let's clear up a lot of things and see what has changed from the previous "HGCE 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam"!
- The "Type 2" is reproduced in a new molding! Attention is a molding color.
- It also shares some similarities with the "first generation Freedom".
- Posing with the legs together is now possible in "Type 2".
- The back unit has been redesigned! Can be displayed as a stand-alone unit.
- Some of the armament is the same as before the renovation.
- The Japanese sword-shaped entity sword "Futsunomitama" is very cool!
- Compatible with the backpack of the HGCE "Strike Freedom" series variation kit!
- An excellent kit with a high degree of satisfaction, in which the evolution as a Gunpla is definitely felt!
First, the "Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam" will be described. The main body is the "Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2" (hereinafter referred to as "Type 2"), a mobile suit that Erika Simmons and others at Morgenrete have improved with the latest technology along with the restoration of the "Strike Freedom Gundam". In terms of shape, the "head", "shoulders", "arms", "gauntlets" and "skirt around the waist" have been changed, and almost all of the armament has been replaced with different items.
The "Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam" is a model of such a "Type 2" with an additional wing unit, the "Proud Defender", docked to it.
First, let's compare the main body of the "Type 2" with the "Strike Freedom Gundam" (hereinafter referred to as "Strike Freedom").
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The "Type 2" is reproduced in a new molding! Attention is a molding color.
The "HGCE 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam" was released in 2016. The "HG 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam" has been newly sculpted and reproduced in Gundam models, with no diversions from the previous "Strike Freedom" model, in accordance with the play's setting in which the main body has been updated to "Type 2" and the "back unit" has been renewed.
The "Convergent Heavy Nucleon Beam Cannon Disruptor" originally has a structure in which the forehead armor is divided into right and left parts when in use, and the main cannon appears from inside, but in Gundam models this is reproduced by replacing the parts. The parts to be replaced are one yellow color, with a sticker near the center. The antenna part is thin, so be careful not to damage it when replacing it!
This time, "Real Metallic Gloss Injection", a material with increased metallic luster, is used for the gold parts, reproducing a deeper, more luxurious shade compared to the "Strike Freedom" model. This is a particularly nice specification for fans who do not usually paint!
It also shares some similarities with the "first generation Freedom".
Posing with the legs together is now possible in "Type 2".
Now, let's go back to the comparison between "Type 2" and "Strike Freedom". Let's take a closer look at the legs.
The back unit has been redesigned! Can be displayed as a stand-alone unit.
So far I have compared the main body "Type 2" and "Strike Freedom", but now I will look at the additional wing unit "Proud Defender", which is one of the main selling points. When docked with the "Type 2", the "Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam" is complete!
Some of the armament is the same as before the renovation.
The following is a summary of the general evolution from "Strike Freedom" to "Mighty Strike Freedom".
- The main body has become "Type 2" and the shape has also changed.
- "Real metallic gloss injection" was adopted for the gold part to increase the metallic luster.
- The hip joint connecting axis is now swingable.
- The back unit has been completely redesigned.
- Almost all new armament.
These are the five points.
Last but not least, let's take a look at one of the features of the "Mighty Strike Freedom", the Japanese sword entity sword "Futsunomitama"!
The Japanese sword-shaped entity sword "Futsunomitama" is very cool!
Compatible with the backpack of the HGCE "Strike Freedom" series variation kit!
As a bonus from here, since the connection standard for the backs of the "Strike Freedom" and "Mighty Strike Freedom" is a "common two-hole type", I will experiment a little to see if it is possible to replace the backpacks of other "HGCE 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam" series variation kits.
I have not checked to see if they are all compatible, but there are other Gunpla that share the same connection standard as the “Mighty Strike Freedom,” so it will be fun to try out different combinations!
An excellent kit with a high degree of satisfaction, in which the evolution as a Gunpla is definitely felt!
As the HGCE release of "Strike Freedom" was in 2016, the main body of "Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2" alone was enough of an evolutionary step.
Specifically, the joint structure without poly caps, which is the mainstream these days, has been adopted, allowing for non-stressful posing without any joint friction. In addition, thanks to the use of "real metallic gloss injection" for the gold parts, the high quality metallic expression can be enjoyed without painting, which is a high point!
If there is a weak point, it is that the beam sabers on the left and right sides of the waist fall off when moving the figure. Conversely, that is the only weak point, so I can recommend this Gunpla to anyone. If you are a fan of "Gundam SEED FREEDOM", this is definitely a "must buy" for you!
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Check out other people's reviews
Good work.
I have not seen the movie and have no emotional attachment to this aircraft, but I bought this product because I like Stohli.
The price of this model is very high, and it is a highly finished HG model.
The parts are color coded with blue stickers on the beam rifle, but the body and wings are mostly molded in the same color. Even I, who rarely paints, was satisfied with the result.
The black sword is also cool.
The only negative point is that the wings are too large to stand on their own.
I am attaching a photo of this product without painting, only smudging with Gundam markers and stickers, so I hope it will be helpful.
Plastic model of SEED Freedom's lead aircraft
This is a plastic model of the main SEED Freedom machine.
The workmanship was not bad, but the neck is a little delicate.
Other than that, it was not bad.
headliner!
The shape of this model is almost a new mold, and differs significantly from that of the Strike Freedom.
The most notable parts are the gold glossy molding color and the black blade of the sword. The blade part is not glossy, and the belly part is not glossy.
The Proud Defender in its deployed state is beautifully finished with 3D metallic stickers.
The wings are not as large as in the movie, but they are also large and realistic.
It is effective bluff, and looks good as a decoration.
As expected, it is a headliner.
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