The suit that finally matched a Gundam
For most of Gundam 00's first season the Union, Human Reform League and AEU are outclassed and they know it. The GN-X is the answer: the world's first mass-production mobile suit built around genuine GN Drive Tau technology, reverse-engineered in the wake of Celestial Being's intervention. It is not a Gundam, but for the first time a mass-production unit can actually fight one.
This is the Master Grade, and it puts the technology of the Exia's hex-binder frame into a suit meant to be built by the hundred.
Build difficulty
A genuine Master Grade with a detailed inner mechanical frame. Snap-fit, moulded in colour, no glue or paint required. Builders describe some nub locations as tricky to clean up, so take it slowly rather than rushing the runners. Best suited to someone who has finished a Master Grade or two.
Technical highlights
The GN Drive Tau is accurately recreated and the whole frame was specifically engineered to accommodate the GN-X's unorthodox proportions while keeping standard MG range of motion and stability. The cockpit hatch opens onto a detailed interior, and unpainted 1/100 figures of Sergei Smirnov and Soma Peries are both included. Armaments cover the full mass-production loadout: GN Beam Rifle, GN Long Barrel Beam Rifle, GN Beam Saber, and GN Shield.
What makes this kit special
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Accurately recreated GN Drive Tau: the reverse-engineered technology that let mass production finally catch up to a Gundam.
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Purpose-built frame for the hex-binder proportions: engineered specifically to keep MG range of motion despite the GN-X's unusual silhouette.
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Opening cockpit with detailed interior: a genuine hatch reveal, not a moulded-shut panel.
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Two included pilot figures: Sergei Smirnov and Soma Peries, both unpainted 1/100 scale.
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Long barrel beam rifle option: a second rifle configuration alongside the standard GN Beam Rifle.
What's in the box
- GN-X parts, moulded in colour
- GN Beam Rifle
- GN Long Barrel Beam Rifle
- GN Beam Saber
- GN Shield
- Unpainted 1/100 Sergei Smirnov and Soma Peries figures
- Foil stickers, tetron stickers and marking decals
- Instruction manual
Compatible accessories
No display base is included with the kit, and builders report the legs alone are not confident holding the full weight in a free pose. Pair it with the Bandai Action Base 4, the standard 1/100 display stand.
Build your Gundam 00 collection
The Gundam it was built to counter is a natural pairing. The Bandai MG 1/100 00 Raiser and the Bandai 1/100 MG 00 Qan[T] are both in stock at the same scale.
At 1/144, the Bandai 1/144 HG00 QAN[T] (Quanta) is also available.
Build specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
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Grade: Master Grade (MG)
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Scale: 1/100
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Mobile suit: GNX-603T GN-X
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Pilots: Sergei Smirnov, Soma Peries and other GN-X squadron pilots
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Faction: A-LAWS / United Nations forces
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Timeline: Anno Domini
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Manufacturer: Bandai, Japan
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Original release: January 2010
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Kit packaged weight: 680 g, retail box 31.2 x 20.2 x 13.2 cm
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Barcode (JAN): 4573102630810
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Skill level: 3
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Assembly: snap-fit, no glue required
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Paint required: no, parts are moulded in colour
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Figures included: Sergei Smirnov and Soma Peries, unpainted
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Special features: accurately recreated GN Drive Tau, opening cockpit hatch, hex-binder frame engineering
Perfect for
- Gundam 00 fans who want the mass-production side of the fight, not just the Gundams
- Builders who like a detailed opening cockpit and included pilot figures
- Collectors pairing this against a 00 Gundam or 00 Raiser display
- Anyone who has finished a Master Grade or two and wants a proper next build
- Builders who enjoy an inner-frame reveal on a suit that is not the hero unit
- Anno Domini collectors filling out the A-LAWS side of the shelf
Fast Australian shipping
Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.
What to watch for
Two things come up consistently in builder discussion. The first is weight balance: the legs are the recurring concern, and more than one builder notes the kit needs a stand if you want it in anything but a plain standing pose, since leaning it too far in any direction risks a fall. The second is joint durability, with weak joints reported specifically at the binders and feet after repeated posing.
Neither is described as a dealbreaker. One detailed review calls it a kit that combines fun and challenge in one package and says the trickier nub locations reward patience rather than punishing it.
Builder tips: use a stand for anything beyond a neutral standing pose, especially with the shield or long barrel rifle attached. Take the runners slowly during cleanup, since a few nub locations are awkward to reach with standard nippers. If a binder or foot joint loosens with handling, a thin coat of clear nail polish on the peg, left to dry fully, restores the friction.
Build notes
No glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife and sanding sticks. Expect three to four hours. Recommended age 15 and over.
Last updated: 5 August 2026 (AEST)