HG00 028 GN-007 Arios Gundam

The transformation sequence from flight mode is incredibly smooth for a 1/144 scale kit, and the included GNHW/M parts add just the right amount of presence on the shelf.

The joint articulation is surprisingly smooth for a 1/144 kit, and the GNHW/M add-ons click in solidly without feeling loose. I spent a satisfying afternoon snapping it together, and it poses really well on the shelf.

The GN beam sabers mounted on the hips really sell the GNHW/M look, and the plastic quality feels solid for a 1/144 kit. Only gripe is the PS parts are a bit stiff right out of the box, so posing the wings takes some careful wiggling. Still, the articulation holds up well once you've got it set.