gMS-Ω Gundam GQuuuuuuX Model Kit Is Incredibly Intricate

A new Gundam anime series means new merchandise tied to it, so of course there’s a gunpla model kit so we can build Amate Yuzuriha’s gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX. Bandai Namco released a HG 1/144 version after the theatrical release of the beginning and ahead of the show’s official streaming debut. While this is only a $22 beginner kit, the striking thing about it is how detailed and complex it is. It really does capture the new unit well, and it can be a challenge when it comes to some of the smaller bits. So to start, the gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam kit is a gunpla that can be built by beginners, so don’t let that dissuade you from trying to build this model. Pieces are found on sprues A through F, with A featuring multicolor parts. There’s also a sheet for G, but that only consists of two translucent blades for its pair of beam sabers, so the bulk of your parts are divided into the other six sprues. You honestly don’t need to paint it, due to all of the major colored parts being available alongside stickers and waterslide decals for notable accents. However, I will say that both a nipper and a pair of tweezers feels pretty essential for this build. Some of the parts are just too small or fiddly, especially for the two head options, and it could be too difficult to remove pieces. I mostly used the parts from a generic kit I got off of Amazon for filing and cutting, and it’s served me well for $8 for the last few years. Photos by Siliconera So the tricky thing I discovered about the gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam model kit is that the design and execution feels atypical compared to traditional kits. There are lots of small parts. You’re dealing with pieces in basically six different colors. You’re also getting quite a few optional parts, such as opened and unopened state heads and backpack. The heads and torso both can be a lot! I’d honestly say it’s in a good way, however. It’s so detailed and there’s so much to it. I could see a newcomer maybe being a bit frustrated, especially with some of the tinier red and yellow accents from the A and F sprues on the head. A helpful tip I’ve found is to actually press the parts onto the gunpa’s head before removing them from the sprue with the nipper, to ensure they’re properly in place and don’t disappear on you. However, no glue is needed and once in place, these parts will absolutely stay there. Plus, if you find it intimidating, just always double check the instructions. They’re incredibly clear with detailed visuals, arrows showing exactly where parts go, and even numbers highlighting the order to apply them. With this upper “half” of the gunpla, I was honestly delighted to see how easy it was to adjust the gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam model kit. Though the head parts do fit in place perfectly and snuggly, it isn’t difficult to remove them to swap designs. I just preferred the opened state appearance, which is why those are the ones highlighted in my build galleries. The shoulder blade parts can move a bit, for additional posing designs. Plus there’s a lot of flexibility and points of articulation on the upper half of the figure. Photos by Siliconera I also really loved how the intricate nature of the design of this Gundam model really made the torso and legs pop. Like in practice, as you start to build it up, you really see the highlights gradually come together from very simple starts. I went with a completely unpainted build, so someone could see what it looks like with any additional adjustments, and it is absolutely impressive. In fact, it’s just a highlight in general for the kit. Every element has that little “extra” that makes it a little more special. Like the beam rifle and shield consisting of multiple parts are great examples as well. However, I did experience two minor annoyances with this gunpla kit. One is that the finished figure absolutely refuses to hold the Tomenosuke Heat Hawk. I know it’s possible. I see it in the official images. But for some reason, neither closed-fist hand part would hold it after I finished the kit. It wasn’t happening. The other is that your mileage may vary when it comes to the legs properly staying in place once attached at the hips. The right leg snapped on fine and securely. No matter how I bent it, it stayed on. The left? It liked to fall off! It’s why all of m poses don’t involve any intricate bending ones in the gallery, as I haven’t figured out a good way to ensure it remains in place. To my surprise though, even though the “feet” are a little awkward, it’s a very stable kit and otherwise can remain upright and balanced on its own without a stand or support. Photos by Siliconera The gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam is such an impressive model kit given the size and money, and there’s just so much to this gunpla. It looks amazing no matter how much investment you put into it. Also, despite it being a 1/144 scale finished figure, it still captures the unit perfectly and does feel like a fun task wi

Mar 20, 2025 - 15:37

gMS-Ω Gundam GQuuuuuuX Model Kit Is Incredibly Intricate

A new Gundam anime series means new merchandise tied to it, so of course there’s a gunpla model kit so we can build Amate Yuzuriha’s gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX. Bandai Namco released a HG 1/144 version after the theatrical release of the beginning and ahead of the show’s official streaming debut. While this is only a $22 beginner kit, the striking thing about it is how detailed and complex it is. It really does capture the new unit well, and it can be a challenge when it comes to some of the smaller bits.

So to start, the gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam kit is a gunpla that can be built by beginners, so don’t let that dissuade you from trying to build this model. Pieces are found on sprues A through F, with A featuring multicolor parts. There’s also a sheet for G, but that only consists of two translucent blades for its pair of beam sabers, so the bulk of your parts are divided into the other six sprues. You honestly don’t need to paint it, due to all of the major colored parts being available alongside stickers and waterslide decals for notable accents. However, I will say that both a nipper and a pair of tweezers feels pretty essential for this build. Some of the parts are just too small or fiddly, especially for the two head options, and it could be too difficult to remove pieces. I mostly used the parts from a generic kit I got off of Amazon for filing and cutting, and it’s served me well for $8 for the last few years.

gMS-Ω Gundam GQuuuuuuX Model Kit Is Incredibly Intricate gunpla — Photos by Siliconera

So the tricky thing I discovered about the gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam model kit is that the design and execution feels atypical compared to traditional kits. There are lots of small parts. You’re dealing with pieces in basically six different colors. You’re also getting quite a few optional parts, such as opened and unopened state heads and backpack. The heads and torso both can be a lot! I’d honestly say it’s in a good way, however. It’s so detailed and there’s so much to it. I could see a newcomer maybe being a bit frustrated, especially with some of the tinier red and yellow accents from the A and F sprues on the head. A helpful tip I’ve found is to actually press the parts onto the gunpa’s head before removing them from the sprue with the nipper, to ensure they’re properly in place and don’t disappear on you. However, no glue is needed and once in place, these parts will absolutely stay there. Plus, if you find it intimidating, just always double check the instructions. They’re incredibly clear with detailed visuals, arrows showing exactly where parts go, and even numbers highlighting the order to apply them.

With this upper “half” of the gunpla, I was honestly delighted to see how easy it was to adjust the gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam model kit. Though the head parts do fit in place perfectly and snuggly, it isn’t difficult to remove them to swap designs. I just preferred the opened state appearance, which is why those are the ones highlighted in my build galleries. The shoulder blade parts can move a bit, for additional posing designs. Plus there’s a lot of flexibility and points of articulation on the upper half of the figure.

I also really loved how the intricate nature of the design of this Gundam model really made the torso and legs pop. Like in practice, as you start to build it up, you really see the highlights gradually come together from very simple starts. I went with a completely unpainted build, so someone could see what it looks like with any additional adjustments, and it is absolutely impressive. In fact, it’s just a highlight in general for the kit. Every element has that little “extra” that makes it a little more special. Like the beam rifle and shield consisting of multiple parts are great examples as well.

However, I did experience two minor annoyances with this gunpla kit. One is that the finished figure absolutely refuses to hold the Tomenosuke Heat Hawk. I know it’s possible. I see it in the official images. But for some reason, neither closed-fist hand part would hold it after I finished the kit. It wasn’t happening. The other is that your mileage may vary when it comes to the legs properly staying in place once attached at the hips. The right leg snapped on fine and securely. No matter how I bent it, it stayed on. The left? It liked to fall off! It’s why all of m poses don’t involve any intricate bending ones in the gallery, as I haven’t figured out a good way to ensure it remains in place. To my surprise though, even though the “feet” are a little awkward, it’s a very stable kit and otherwise can remain upright and balanced on its own without a stand or support.

The gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX Gundam is such an impressive model kit given the size and money, and there’s just so much to this gunpla. It looks amazing no matter how much investment you put into it. Also, despite it being a 1/144 scale finished figure, it still captures the unit perfectly and does feel like a fun task with some light challenges for an afternoon.

The gMS-Ω GQuuuuuuX model kit is available now, and Gundam GQuuuuuuX will begin airing on April 9, 2025. It will stream on Amazon, Disney+, and Netflix.

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