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HG Alyzeus - Doing too much, yet not enough - full REVIEW - [4K]

JoesGunplaGarage

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Hello my friends and welcome back to the garage.

Today on the channel we're taking a deep dive and reviewing the new HG Alyzeus from Gundam Hathaway 2: The sorcery of the nymph circe. This kit was released 4/25/2026 for 13,200 yen and retails for about $145 - $160 average in USA (2026 pricing).

In this review we go over all aspects of this kit, from assembly, panel lining, color accuracy, mold lines, seam lines, pose-ability, articulation and more. We finish the video by giving you all the pros and cons before a final verdict.

This model was purchased by me via: https://kashishrine.com/?srsltid=AfmB...

To purchase this model in the USA: https://gundamplacestore.com/products...

**TIMESTAMPS**
Intro: 00:00 - 01:04
Unboxing & Runners: 01:04 - 02:21
Assembly: 02:21 - 03:38
Panel Lining: 03:38 - 04:53
Color Accuracy: 04:53 - 07:41
Seam lines: 07:41 - 09:10
Nub placement: 09:10 - 09:45
Mold lines: 09:45 - 10:10
Aesthetics: 10:10 - 11:38
Articulation (head): 11:38 - 12:15
Articulation (torso): 12:15 - 12:55
Articulation (legs): 12:55 - 14:10
Articulation (arms): 14:10 - 15:25
Articulation (backpack): 15:25 - 16:05
Accessories: 16:05 - 17:06
Transformations: 17:06 - 20:14
Poseability: 20:14 - 21:33
Pros and Cons intro: 21:33 - 21:54
Cons: 21:54 - 24:34
Mids: 24:34 - 24:55
Pros: 24:55 - 25:39
Final verdict: 25:39 - 28:38
Outro: 28:38 - 29:08

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20 Comments

@JoesGunplaGarage Creator 5 months ago Pinned

Wanted to note 2 things here.

Price comparison was researched and I didn’t pick up that most of the listings I saw were ACTUALLY on sale already. So I’m off about $10 for average price being $155 USD. My bad. That also doesn’t help the case for this model either.

Secondly. My hands are clean despite how they may appear in this video. Being in the rust belt lots of vehicles up here are coated in waste oil so my hands had been stained for some shots.

@gsm_liv8980 5 months ago

Honestly never have I seen such a kit that is as overcooked as it is undercooked

@Nortonius_ 5 months ago

This is my 5th I think alyzeus review and you’re the only one who’s bothered to panel line. It makes such a giant difference, especially on a giant lump of white to grey plastic. Thank you!!

@Mr.Squibworth 5 months ago

That was a perfect amount of detail and not overly critical. It gave us exactly what we needed to understand how much work it would be to make it look good (too much). It also supports my opinion that HGs are best for people who go all out with painting, scribing, etc. 🐔

@SazabiDX 5 months ago

Can't wait for the P Bandai exclusive Mass Produced Nu Gundam (MSV Version) that'll be over $50 after shipping

@ricardorunos9782 5 months ago

It's like a roast chicken gone wrong. Tough on the outside, pink raw on the inside. 😂

@IDiggPattyMayonnaise 5 months ago

This isn't just expensive, it's more expensive than 99% of regular release MGs. Its more than the Full Armor ZZ Ver Ka and Psycho Zaku Ver Ka

@volatile5460 4 months ago

I am not joking when I say that I hope the 3rd movie drops and even more over the top incomprehensible design

@Rawrenzify 5 months ago

Bandai needs to fix the shallow panel line problem. The Penelope also had this issue

@KrypttoNate 5 months ago

🐔

Great to see you back Joe! Appreciate all the work that goes into these videos and amazing vid as always!

@lunanight4806 5 months ago

I'm really exited to see the inevitable HGUC mass production Nu gundam that will come of this

@landwand 5 months ago

The hollow parts w high price is a lethal deal-breaker for me. I have been building Gunpla for 20+ years, and I am not above scratch building and resin casting. But when I see this kit, there are far better buys that require less work to look ~~decent~~ (not even good, but decent). The colour moulding isn't a big issue for me. Fantastic work reviewing it. You have a loyal fan here.

@crizy5555 5 months ago

One of the best reviews out there for this kit. Thanks for taking the time to actually give a realistic expectation about this kit because for that same price you could get a verka mg and a cheap hg even. I just dont think I can justify it with all the work you have to do extra

@aeis3263 4 months ago

Preordered the set months ago. im hyped. Watching the movie this week

@starkillerl1310 5 months ago

just found your account off this video, and I love how in depth you go with the review! even the camera shots are great, hope to see more like this!

@HrabiaBarburka 5 months ago

🐓 The model has Armored Core vibes, that’s all i need to get it!

@darkhorse744 5 months ago

11:20, cuts down on the amount of plastic used.
Bandai either charges per weight or plastic amount for their models, so hollowness probably makes it cheaper.