Bandai Hobby - Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance - #255 Gundam EX (RFV) HG 1/144 Model 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 is definitely one of the most detailed HG gundams on the market. If I didn't know better I would believe that it was a RG. The articulation is very good but not great. Comes with a nice assortment of weapons. Builds similar to a MG (no policaps). Massive opportunity to panel line. It really brings out the detail. And at just over $20 you really cannot beat it. However the Zaku from the same line is just as detailed and amazing. It is black and brown so I used white to panel line and it looks insane! 10/10 would recommend.

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.

I had never built a gundam before, so I grabbed this one when it was on sale. I loved putting it together and the final product is so cool! Also I have paint for ttrpg minis that I used on the Gundam and it took the paint super well too! I may buy another tonight for him to have a friend...

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