Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit 13: Chain Saw

Another classic weapon from M.S.G, in this pack you will get two swappable weapons of chain saw and bayonet knife including a double Vulcan gun with a detachable system. You can easily switch the handle between the left and right sides including 360 degrees rotation. 

The design is honestly not bad and got good details in it. It does have room for improvement and modification.

My Recommendation:👌

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

• Release Date: April 2011
• Code: MW-13
• Price: 500 YEN
• Availability: Worldwide Retail
• Product Bundle: Frame Arms M32 TYPE-5 Zenrai

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-04: Multi-Missile

The Multi-Missile is a renewal design to replace the Machine Gun/Missile Launcher set under the Kotobukiya renewal project. What you will find in this package, comes with four missile pods and three sets of different 3mm connectors. I am very impressed by the new design, especially the opening hatch feature is a plus. The 3mm hole in the missiles pod allows you to connect as many missile pods as you like or if you want to combine them with other weapons or parts. 

My Recommendation: 👍😃👍

If you need a missiles pod add-on for your sci-fi kits. This is the one you will want to check out and also painting the missile pods is very friendly and easy to access for beginners. 

Product Information:

• Release Date: April 2018
• Code: MW-04
• Price: 800 YEN
• Availability: Worldwide Retail and online shops.

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-30: Belt Link

Alright! Here is the Belt Link partner for pairing Hand Gatling Gun! This is something that many of you going to get for your kits and diorama build. For some reason, I was having more fun with this one than the Hand Gatling Gun.

Just for your info, the belt is made of plastic rather than rubber material. Some of you might find it a bit disappointing and yes, I agree plastic made may not provide flexibility. But the design somehow did not give me too much trouble and all you need to do is adjust or rotate from the body ammo drum. Also, the extra here you can even extend (require two set or more) or shorten the belt based on your build. I remember one Japanese modeller creatively add the belt at the back of the Frame Arms as an exoskeleton looks.

If you still have your doubt. Why not get one and play with it? 

My Recommendation: 👍😃

Product Information:

• Release Date: Dec 2013
• Code: MW-30
• Price: 500 YEN
• Availability: Worldwide Retail and online shops (Shop at Amazon)

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-29: Hand Galting Gun

The Hand Gatling Gun was actually a nice design and improved smaller size version of Gatling Gun released from Kotobukiya. It has a function to combine it into twin Gatling guns (requires two sets) or an optional pairing with MW-30 Belt Link (*separately sold) to create heavy Gatling gun forms. 3mm hardpoints can be found on each part around the main body which allows you to configure the setting either holding left or right arms or changing the ammo magazine position for your display. There is a bit problem I notice with the back of the hardpoint connecting the handle. It can wear down the hole very fast if you rotate very often so you better take note of it.

Don't worry too much about the design size. It looks balance for the 1/144 scale and is also pairs nicely with Hexa Gear or Zoids kits. If you want a complete form, I do recommend you get the Belt Link.

My Recommendation: 👍👍

Product Information:

• Release Date: Dec 2013
• Code: MW-29
• Price: 500 YEN
• Availability: Retail shops or online shops (Get it at Amazon)

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-37: Assault Rifle II

Kotobukiya second update on assault rifles was released in 2017. But this time the design approach a little bit more toward the looks in the Sci-Fi world. Unlike the previous version, it doesn't have any grenade launcher add-on and this time, you only get one rifle with a swappable part for converting long or short version of the assault rifle. It also comes with a silencer, two ammo clips, fixed angle gripping hand parts and different target scopes.

The only complaint I have is the fixed angle gripping hand parts still continue bundle with Assualt Rifle II. I thought they would remove it or put something else when reissuing the products. Sadly, to me, it is just a junk part and have no idea what to do with it.

*For most of you who doesn't know, these mod parts were actually first introduced in Frame Arms SX-25 Cutlass. Due to unpopularity and feedbacks, Kotobukiya redesign and introduced the swing joints mod which you can found normal/wild/sharp/neo hand units today.

My Recommendation: 😍

Product Information:

• Release Date: March 2017
• Code: MW-37
• Price: 600 YEN
• Availability: Retail shops or online shops (Get it at Amazon)

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-31: Assault Rifle I

You can say this is Kotobukiya first modern Assualt Rifle design released in retail back in the year 2013. You can find both types of H & A look quite similar to real-world assault rifles. Of course, they did tweak the design to avoid paying the real license fee. Otherwise, we won't be able to get 600 YEN price. But I do impress that the guys were able to pull it off with a mixed-blood design and makes the assault rifle look so good in both the modern and sci-fi world. The removable sight and grenade launcher was a great add-on to complete its upgrade. My only complaint so far is the magazine is non-detachable.

Assembling is also easy, but you do require some sanding work on the seamlines before painting and can be a bit challenging sanding on some smaller areas. 

My Recommendation: 😍

Product Information:

• Release Date: December 2013
• Code: MW-31
• Price: 600 YEN
• Availability: Retail shops or online shops (Get it at Amazon)

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-36: Missile & Radome

Looking for a big badass sci-fi missile launcher for your model kit and diorama? Well, you should consider getting M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-36. The missile has a fun customizable (except the only radome comes with one simple design) feature which you can extend the missile pod longer (require extra pack) or convert into a shorter form. It also comes with an additional shoulder-mounted pod mod part you can install in any Frame Arms kit. 

The assembling was rather easy and you don't have to worry too much about trouble dealing with the seam lines issue. I was surprised by how clean it looks after assemble. You only need to do some sanding on a few nubs marks area.

My Recommendation: 👍

Product Information:

• Release Date: November 2015
• Code: MW-36
• Price: 600 YEN
• Availability: Retail shops or online shops (Get it at Amazon)

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-32: Japanese Sword

The M.S.G weapon unit 32 comes with two traditional Japanese sword designs. One single is short and long with two different sheath holders parts. Unlike the first released version Samurai Sword, you cannot put both swords into the sheath. It now works like a gimmick. 

My Recommendation: 👌

Product Information:

• Reissue: August 2021
• Code: MW-32
• Price: 550 YEN
• Availability: Retail shops

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit RW-07: Twin Link Magnum

Here is one of my favourite M.S.G Weapon Unit from the renewal project I wanted to get for so long, the Twin Link Magnum, the successor from the older MW07 Double Sub Machine Guns. Kotobukiya has done a remarkable awesome to its design and the weapon configuration is fun to play with. You can either convert it into a handgun-like, machine gun or even full combine form rifle mode.

I also find the Twin Link Magnum weapon size fits very great with the model kits 1/144. It doesn't look out of place and feel oversize. For some reason, I discover the two different weapon configurations mode I did looks so familiar from the Gundam series 😆.

My Recommendation: 👍😻MUST GET!

Product Information:

• First Release: April 2020
• Code: RW16
• Price: 990 YEN
• Availability: Retail shops
• You can buy it at Amazon!

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-16: Shotgun

Okay, I just realized today I didn't upload the review in January this year for Weapon Unit MW-16 Shotgun 😅 after going through my blog archives. 

The design of the shotgun I personally find looked decent even though it comes with extra upgrade parts. It doesn't have the feel of modern looks or even futuristic in a way. The playable features like a sliding reload function and a removable ammo clip do add some points to the design. But not necessarily needed when you only do posing of your model kits in a diorama. Another problem I find is the shotgun size. It doesn't look good with some 1/144 model kits especially may look oversize when you install both muzzle, scope, and tactical stock.

I do have to remind you that the accessories are not compatible with many older and current M.S.G weapon units. While it is not really a big deal, you only just need some modification skills to attach them. I see many modellers like using the tactical stock part a lot on some Gunpla beam rifle and the final looks are pretty good on it.

My Recommendation: 👌Lah

Product Information:

• First Release: December 2011
• Renewal/Reproduction Ver.: August 2021
• Code: MW16 / MW16R (Renewal Version)
• Price: 432 YEN / 550 YEN (Renewal Version)
• Availability: Retail shops
• You can get it at Amazon!

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW03R: Grenade Launcher / Dagger

The grenade launcher is one of the earliest weapon units released in the year 2003. The design may not be appealing to some, but it does offer some additional swappable parts for your own customization. Sadly, Kotobukiya officially discontinues its release and now replaced by a newer design known as Folding Cannon.

My Recommendation: 👍Can Get!

Product Information:

• First Release: December 2003
• Code: MW03 / MW03R (Renewal Version)
• Price: 275 YEN / 350 YEN (Renewal Version)
• Availability: Retail shops
• Buy it at Amazon!

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW24: Handgun (non renewal version)

If you are looking for a handgun for your model kits, look no further Kotobukiya M.S.G - Weapon Unit MW24: Handgun. The playability and the details in the design are good. I love they even included the pouch holder with a 3mm peg to store the weapons.

It was first released in September 2011 for 550 YEN then later, the renewal version increase to 660YEN. But I am kind of shocked to know it's been over 9 years!

My Recommendation: 👍👍

Product Information:

• First Release: Early September 2011
• Code: MW24 / MW24R (Renewal Version)
• Price: 550 YEN / 660 YEN (Renewal Version)
• Availability: Retail shops
• Others: Found in Frame Arms Type 34 Model 1B Jin-Rai with Assault unit. 

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW12: Panzerfaust Tonfa (non renewal version)

My previous one was already used on Gunpla so I have to buy a new one for picture review. It was not easy to get these new classic M.S.G Weapon Unit 12 Panzerfaust Tonfa because it already starts to disappear and get replaced by a newer design. BTW, it's not a renewal version.

Oh, did you know the Panzerfaust Tonfa was replaced by Gun Blade Lance? Get it at Amazon!

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-11: Boomerang and Scythe (Non Renewal Version)

Photo from Hobby Search

Another backlog M.S.G weapons I store in the box. It's not really an interesting weapon many years ago because there are no parts that can hold these weapons back then. But now Kotobukiya introduces some new parts to allow store it. Sadly, you can only find it in Frame Arms Type 34 Model 1 Jinrai Get it at Amazon!.

Did you know? It was discontinued in the retail market and has a new version? It's called Weapon Unit 11 Trident Spear. Get it at Amazon!

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-08: Lance Double Blade (Non Renewal Version)

*Photo by Hobby Search

For this review post, I will be using a cover photo from Hobby Search because I already throw away for almost 9-10 years 😅 now. Anyway, this M.S.G Weapon Unit MW08 Lance Double Blade taken in this photo review is a non-renewal version. Not an interesting weapon set back then which was bulky and the drill is sharp, I even hurt my finger. 

Did you know the Lance Double Blade was replaced by a new improved design, Weapon Unit 08 Battle Lance? Get it at Amazon!

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-07: Double Submachine Gun

Remember MS Gundam Seed, Strike Freedom using combine beam weapons in the Anime? The Double Submachine Gun was the answer back then by Kotobukiya and the best hot selling M.S.G weapons in the retail market. Not only that, but it also has two weapon forms you can play with including additional gun barrel or silencer whatever you like to call it. You really can't go wrong with this weapon unit and what's more, its only 400 YEN! 🙀

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-05: Battle Axe & Long Rifle

Here's another wave of classic review, the Weapon Unit 05, Battle Axe & Long Rifle! The long rifle is one of my favourite weapons. Even today, it still an awesome 👍 looking gun design with a detachable targeting scope and ammo clip. While Kotobukiya has announced discontinuing this old design and replaced it with Live Ax in the retail market. They didn't really kill it off from the market but ended up in Hexa Gear BULKARM α JUNGLE TYPE 😴.

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-02: Bazooka & Handgun

I wasn't really impressed with the new design hand bazooka because of the limited playable function. The older design won't disappoint at least. It may lack the hardpoint and separation function, you still got a bundle with a handgun to play with.

Review - M.S.G Weapon Unit MW-01: Rifle & Machine Gun

One of the popular weapons for Gunpla released back in the year 2003 that will never look bored. Can you even imagine that it's already almost 17 years and continue selling less than 300 YEN? The design may look simple, but many modelers love this gun because it has room for kitbashing and modification. 

*M.S.G Weapon Unit 01 - Rifle & Machine Gun  is already discontinued in the market and replaced with new version Weapon Units 01 - Burst Rail Gun (get it at Amazon).

Review – M.S.G Weapon Unit 01 & 02 (Renewal Project)

You all don’t need an introduction by now, both Weapon Units 01 ‘Burst Rail Gun’ and 02 ‘Hand Bazooka’ are the 15th-anniversary M.S.G renewal project replacing the retired Rifle/Machine Gun and Bazooka/Hand Gun. The latest designs implement universal 3mm connection points, allowing more room for combination and improved compatibility with the existing M.S.G products. Let's take a look at these two how much the design has improved since.