Differences between new Astray Red Frame and Astray Red Frame Kai?

Gundam Model Kits General Model Discussion
#1

Hi All,

I’m pretty new to the hobby. That said, is there any difference between the new MG Astray Red Frame and the older MG Red Frame Kai other than the accessories they come with? I.E. the old one comes with two swords and the monster backpack while the new one comes with 1 sword, shield, rifle.

Are the core suits identical ignoring the accessories?

http://www.gundamplanet.com/mg-mbf-p02-gundam-astray-red-frame.html

and

http://www.gundamplanet.com/mg-gundam-astray-red-frame-kai.html

Thanks!

#2

Yes. They are completely the same, except for the differences with the backpack and accessories.

#3

I don’t know why they did the new release with just the default backpack, when everyone has been wanting it with the flight pack for years. I got the new kit to go with the 1/100 Caletvwlch kit that some third party put out recently.