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【HGCE】BLACK NIGHT SQUAD Shi-Ve.A review

Hi! Well then!
This time, it’s a review of the “BLACK NIGHT SQUAD Shi-Ve.A” from HGCE!

FromMOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM, the Queen’s Guard aircraft “BLACK NIGHT SQUAD Shi-Ve.A” has appeared at Gunpla HGCE, so I would like to review it!

Assembly instructions are included in color.

  • Appearance work MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM
  • Sales date    02/2024
  • Tax-included price 2,970 JPY

Package & Accessories

Package and attached stickers. It mainly reproduces the color coding of backpacks, legs, etc.

Accessories include VIG-E3/M close-range anti-armor sword Dis Patel, OWC-M5A2 beam saber x 3, OWC-2800F beam sword x 2, OTS-E3/M rock shield Svarog, injection reproduction lead wire, beam cloak effect.

Three beam saber effects are surplus parts. The square type is probably a diversion from the Core Gundam.

Here is the package and attached seal.

Review

This is the finished [HGCE] “BLACK NIGHT SQUAD Shi-Ve.A”.This is a mobile suit manufactured by the Foundation Kingdom that appears in the movie `MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM.”

It is a Han aircraft designed for single combat, and is piloted by Shura Serpentine, the commander of the Imperial Guard.

The SEED action system has been adopted, which allows for a wide range of movement by creating three-dimensional structures from the HGCE frame, but there are parts that feel particularly difficult to move due to interference from the shoulder armor.

This is a completely new kit except for the saber effect, and the B runners that make up the joints are made of gold KPS like Strike Freedom, and no polycaps are used.

Compare with Rising Freedom etc. It is slightly larger than the 18m class.

Comparison with Black Knight Squad Rud-ro.A (Griffin Alvalest exclusive machine), which was later made plastic model.

Head. The gray cheeks and the sensor on the forehead are color coded with stickers.

You can choose between a mono eye with a red dot on the right side or a sticker with a red line on the left side.

body. Since it is a SEED action system, the shoulder joint can be pulled out. You can also move your neck and hips.

The opening/closing gimmick of the chest armor is reproduced, but the needle of the VIG-M70C close-range short needle projection system is not modeled.

Backpack. The left and right units are movable on each axis. The wings and red parts are color coded with stickers.

Attached is a beam cloak effect made of clear soft material with gradation printing.

The texture is different on the front and back, and it’s hard, so it’s good that it doesn’t sag strangely.

The backpack has a thick single-shaft connection, but it is designed to fit into the mainstream two-shaft type joint, so it is compatible with other kits.

The tips of the shoulder armor swing, and the elbows are double jointed for a wide range of motion.

The hand parts are only handles on both the left and right sides.

Equipped with a total of three OWC-M5A2 beam sabers on the waist.

It has a structure that attaches to the connecting pin on the waist, so it is not possible to mount two on the right side.

The hip joint is movable on 3 axes and the stand hole is also sculpted.

leg. There are many areas that are color-coded with stickers, such as the hexagonal molds around the thighs, heels, forefeet, and ankles.

OWC-2800F beam sword can be attached to the top of the foot.

The toes of the ankles swing. There is no flesh removal on the soles of the feet.

VIG-E3/M Close Anti-Armor Sword Dis Patel. Can be mounted on rear armor.

OTS-E3/M Rock Shield Svarog has large and small claws that open and close.

There is a grip type detail on the back, but it is designed to connect to the arm with a joint.

Injection conditions can be reproduced using lead wires.

Action

Equipped with Dis Patel and Rock Shield Svarog.

Action with Dis Patel and foot beam sword.

You can pose it, but the shield and arms interfere with the fluttering armor on the shoulders and I’m afraid of damage, and the side armor tends to get loose.

Attack with Rock Shield Svarog!

A position similar to a hunter-hunter’s ant called the commander of the Imperial Guards.

Beam saber three-sword style man! It can be connected in the same way as Freedom’s saber.

Attack with the secret weapon VIG-M70C close-range short needle projection system!

The porcupine fish is not sculpted, but even if it were recreated, I think it would still look pretty on the inside.

Attack on Rising Freedom!

【HGCE】RISING FREEDOM GUNDAM review

I vaguely remember, but what was it about Strike Freedom that was being teased in flashbacks or something?

Battle with Cosmic Era’s strongest warrior!

After this, it seems that he will be shot down with a headbutt from Shameless Face.

That concludes my review of [HGCE] “BLACK NIGHT SQUAD Shi-Ve.A”!!

GOANZEN NI!!