After a long hiatus (again) I'm back with another plastic model review. But this time, lets make it different and take a look at this iconic Japanese robot, the HG 1/144 Mazinger Z Infinity version based on the newest movie of Mazinger Z infinity.
To be honest, I don't know anything about the Mazinger Z series... But I have watched the movie for references. One thing for sure is that Mazinger Z is famous not only in Japan but also across the globe.
Let's take a look...
UNBOXING
NOTE: I did not bother to add panel lining and sanding the nub marks on this kit for two reasons.
1. So that you can see how big the nub marks is.
2. I'm too lazy to do sanding
MAZINGER Z
So, here she is after building and everything that it comes with.
ARTICULATION
Articulation is pretty nice. The elbow has a two-point-bend. The knees can bend at 90 degrees. Wrist has a two-point articulation connected by a ball joint on the arms. Over all, it can do pretty nice poses
WEAPONS and ACCESSORIES
For weapons, there isn't much. But, let take on its accessories.
JET SCRANDER
The Jet Scrander or its wings can be attached by removing a piece on its back. then there is a belt that will secure it connection by placing it on its waist. There is a little articulation on the wings.
ROCKET PUNCH
Using the effect parts and the stand, you can do the iconic rocket punch. There is a small part that you will need to attach on the arms to hide the pegs on the arms.
DRILL MISSILES
The Drill missiles can be attached on both arms. Unfortunately there is no effect parts on this one, so its looks like the Mazinger is using the power of its armpits.
It also ads the bend of the elbow though.
IRON CUTTERS
The iron cutters can be attached on the arms by removing two piece on its side. This can be made on both arms.
FLYING POSES
For flying poses, there is a special connector that will attached the belt of the jet scrander to the included stand.
OVER ALL
This is a really nice kit. It has great details and deep panel lining opportunities. The details is so good you don't even need to do some paneling to see those details.
Unfortunately, some of its parts is still not under-gated so you need some serious sanding to remove those nasty nab marks.
Articulation: 9/10
Design: 10/10
Playability: 9/10
This is a well recommended kit specially for Mazinger fans out there. This kit gives enjoyment, fulfillment and nostalgia for our 80's, 90's and early 00's builders out there.
That's all for today, please look forward on my next review. Thanks :)
