The MG 1/100 MS-06S Char's Zaku II Ver. 2.0 (often just called MG Char's Zaku Ver. 2.0) is a Master Grade plastic model kit released by Bandai in October 2015 (October 24 in Japan, with multiple reissues under Bandai Spirits). It is the modern, completely retooled successor to the original 2001 MG Char's Zaku II, featuring updated engineering, sharper proportions, improved articulation, and far superior detail — widely regarded as one of the best and most iconic MGs ever made.
This kit depicts Char Aznable's personal red MS-06S Zaku II (Commander Type) from the original Mobile Suit Gundam (U.C. 0079), capturing the "Red Comet" in his signature high-performance custom with gold accents, antenna, and elite detailing.
The assembled model stands approximately 18 cm (about 7 inches) tall, with pre-colored parts (no glue required), a highly detailed inner frame, and rock-solid joints — making it a premium display piece with exceptional poseability.
Key Features & Armaments
- Modern Ver. 2.0 Engineering — Completely new tooling: refined proportions, smoother armor flow, sharper panel lines, and vastly improved articulation compared to the 2001 original.
- Beam Rifle — Detailed high-output rifle with folding stock/grip and scope; posable for handheld or slung use.
- Heat Hawk — Melee axe with posable handle for dramatic swings.
- Bazooka — 280mm bazooka with clip and detailed barrel; posable for shoulder or hand mounting.
- Cracker Grenades — Stored on belt/hip; posable for throwing effect.
- Articulation — Outstanding range: ball-jointed shoulders/elbows/hips, double-joint knees, flexible wrists/ankles, movable skirt armor, and articulated fingers — supports aggressive combat poses, rifle barrages, or heat hawk strikes.
- Manipulators — Multiple hand parts (fists, weapon-holding, trigger fingers) for versatile gripping.
- Cockpit — Openable with seated Char Aznable pilot figure (detailed uniform and helmet).
- Details — Sharp panel lines, thrusters on backpack/legs, mono-eye head with articulation, gold commander antenna/spikes, and authentic red scheme; foil stickers for markings, panel lines, and gold accents (no waterslide decals standard).
Included Items
- MS-06S Char's Zaku II main body (fully articulated Ver. 2.0 frame)
- Beam Rifle
- Heat Hawk
- Bazooka
- Cracker Grenades
- Hand parts set
- Char Aznable pilot figure (seated)
- Foil sticker sheet
- Instruction manual
This kit is widely hailed as the definitive MG Char's Zaku — it fixed almost every issue with the 2001 original (loose joints, dated proportions) and remains a benchmark for Zeon MGs. Builders praise the articulation, gold accents, mono-eye gimmick, and how it captures the "Red Comet" menace perfectly. It's ideal for dynamic poses (e.g., heat hawk swings or machine gun barrages) or pairing with MG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 3.0 / Origin for classic rivalries.
