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HGUC MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam (2017)

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The High Grade Universal Century (HGUC) MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam is a 1/144 scale kit released in 2017.

Includes[]

  • Zeta Gundam
    • Shield/Nosecone
  • Beam Rifle
  • 2 Beam Sabers
  • Hyper Mega Launcher
    • Landing Gears
  • 2 extra Grenade Launcher Magazines
  • Wave Rider frame
  • Action Base adapter for Waverider Mode

Kit Features & Gimmicks[]

Articulation[]

  • The head can pivot up/down on a hinge and swivel on a ball-joint (though in a limited extent).
  • The front torso can slightly tilt forward/sideways.
  • If pulled out, the shoulder joints can raise upwards or swing frontwards.
  • The arms can...
    • Swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
    • Raise horizontally.
  • The upper arms can rotate.
  • Both the elbow and knees are double-jointed.
  • The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
  • The hip joint axis is a see-saw type joint.
  • The upper thighs can swing frontwards/backwards on a peg, raise horizontally and/or rotate on each piece.
    • Front, side, and rear skirt armors can swing up and down to avoid interference with the leg articulation.
  • Ankle joints can pivot frontwards, or tilt sideways in a limited extent.
  • Due to being used with transformation, the front feet can pivot.
  • The Waverider's wings are poseable.
    • The tail stabilizer can flip up or down.

Weapons/Other Gimmicks[]

  • Any of the weapons can be wielded by the default hand parts.
  • The blue panels on the forearms can flip out to reveal grenade launchers.
    • The extra Grenade Launcher ammo packs can mount onto the forearms, though you cannot mount the shield due to this.
  • Hyper Mega Launcher's foregrip can be flipped out.
  • Beam Saber effect can attach onto the Beam Rifle or the Hyper Mega Launcher's muzzle.
  • Zeta Gundam can convert into Wave Rider mode via parts swapping.
    • Beam Rifle, Shield/Nosecone, Hyper Mega Launcher can convert into storage mode for Zeta's Wave Rider mode.
      • The Hyper Mega Launcher can mount with the landing gears.
  • According to the instruction manual the Zaku head from the HGUC Zaku II can be attached to this kit.
  • Zeta Gundam can mount onto any Action Bases. (sold separately)
    • If one prefers to display it in Waverider form, the other adapter must be used.

Tips & Tricks[]

  • For better results, some/most of the details are needed to be applied and panel-lined with Gundam Markers and/or Mr. Color Paints.
  • Topcoat (Mr. Hobby recommended) can be used to protect applied stickers and if any, marking decals and paint details.
  • Despite what the instructions said, the Zaku II head from the HGUC kit is too big for the body. It's recommended to find a smaller head (for example, the HGUC Zaku II (2021)) for better results.
  • Due to its tight fit, exercise caution while posing the ball-and-socket shoulder joints, as they can potentially break off if excessive force is applied.

Painting related customizations[]

  • The entire kit can be optionally coated in (thinner) clear pink to represent the Biosensor Image Colors.

Variants[]

Italicized items are exclusives.

Reissues of the kit from September 2018 onward will feature a blue-colored Bandai Spirits logo. Later reprints from mid-2022 will also feature an additional Bandai Namco logo.

Notes & Trivia[]

  • To date, this Gunpla has yet to be remolded/redecoed into MSZ-006-3A Zeta Gundam 3A Type, MSZ-006-3B Zeta Gundam 3B Type, and MSZ-006-P2/3C Zeta Gundam P2/3C Type.

Gallery[]

Packaging[]

Stock Photos[]

Notes:

  • Images show a model completed by a professional builder. Actual product may differ.
  • Action Base 2 sold separately.

See Also[]

Footnotes[]

  1. ↑ Yen price excluding 5% tax (8% from 2014 to 2019; 10% from 2019 October onwards).

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