Don’t get me wrong, the MG 3.0 is an amazing kit, and I totally recommend it, but it’s just not perfect. The head, body, core fighter, and feet build fine, but the arms, legs, and especially the hands are really not that good. The arm joints are a nightmare to build. One bit on the legs gets too much pressure put on it when it’s attached parallel to the foot. And the fingers are so bad I had to museum putty them in and they still pop out regularly. Overall, highly recommend, just know there’s some issues.

Recommends this product

Looks good, but it's a hand grenade. Overall doesn't feel very solid. Some parts of the building process can be frustrating. For example, the metallic stickers for the arms will not stay on no matter how well you put them on/coat over them, due to them being on the joints. If finished look is all that matters to you, this one is fine. I personally prefer the MG Ver Ka.

This MG is my third Gunpla build, and while it started off strong, it ultimately left me frustrated. Building the core fighter was an enjoyable experience, and the body unit assembly felt solid and well-designed. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse as I progressed. The dreaded fingers were a significant pain point. Like others have mentioned, the middle finger constantly pops off, making it nearly impossible to keep the hand intact. Out of sheer frustration, my RX-78 is now permanently flipping one off—a reflection of how I felt during the build. As visually appealing as the head piece is, one of the main components doesn’t lock into place properly. Even the slightest movement causes it to pop off, which is incredibly frustrating. The shoulders were another disappointment, feeling too flimsy and loose, and the waist is wobbly, making it difficult to stabilize the kit. Posing was such a hassle that I gave up entirely and let the RX-78 stand stiffly next to the core fighter. To make matters worse, the extra "core fighter" doesn’t lock into position securely, adding yet another annoyance to the build. Overall, this MG had too many missteps for me to truly enjoy it as my "first" MG. While it has its moments of promise, the frustrations outweigh the positives.