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Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka package artwork, Char's Counterattack Beltorchika's Children Master Grade kit
Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka box art, Master Grade Char's Counterattack Beltorchika's Children kit
Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka built kit with six fin funnels deployed, front view
Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka package artwork, Char's Counterattack Beltorchika's Children Master Grade kit
Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka box art, Master Grade Char's Counterattack Beltorchika's Children kit
Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka built kit with six fin funnels deployed, front view

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Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka

$147.99 AUD
Amuro Ray's RX-93-ν2 Hi-Nu Gundam as Tomino intended it — larger, sharper, and crowned with six deployed fin funnels. 26 runners, strong colour separation throughout the white and purple armour, and an Amuro-themed display stand included. Skill Level 3 build that rewards patience, especially on the fin funnel water slide decals.
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Key features
  1. Six deployed fin funnels: the Hi-Nu's defining silhouette, mounted on articulating backpack arms and displayable in full spread above the kit with the included Amuro-themed stand.
  2. Hidden arm gimmicks: Gatling gun concealed in the right forearm, beam saber hilt in the left — armour panels pull away to reveal both without disassembly.
  3. MG 3.0 individually articulated fingers: each finger joint moves independently for weapon grips and open-hand poses, with a cockpit hatch that opens to seat the included 1/100 Amuro Ray figure.
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Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka

The Hi-Nu Gundam that Tomino always intended

Amuro Ray's true final machine. In the original Char's Counterattack film, the RX-93 Nu Gundam was what Bandai could produce at scale in 1988. The RX-93-ν2 Hi-Nu Gundam came from Yoshiyuki Tomino's novel Beltorchika's Children — the version he actually wrote. Larger, more aggressive in silhouette, and crowned with six fin funnels that spread out from the back in a distinctive wing formation. This is the kit that completes that story.

Hajime Katoki's Ver.Ka treatment refines those proportions into modern kit form. Sharp panelling, strong colour separation across the white and purple armour, and a backpack system that earns its complexity. If you have the MG Nu Gundam Ver.Ka on the shelf already, this is its counterpart. If you don't, this is the better starting point for the Char's Counterattack MSV lineup.

Build difficulty

This is a Skill Level 3 build. 26 runners, individually articulated MG 3.0-style fingers, and six fin funnels that each require their own large water slide decal. The fin funnel decals are the hardest part of the kit — each one is a single large sheet that wraps around the cylindrical body of the funnel, and Bandai supplies exactly one set. There are no spares. Builders consistently flag this as the part of the kit that rewards patience above everything else. Allow 20 to 30 hours total for a panel-lined and decal-complete build. Experienced builders recommend completing each major sub-assembly section and applying its decals before moving on, rather than leaving all decals until the final stage.

Technical highlights

The kit runs on the same inner frame architecture as the MG Nu Gundam Ver.Ka, with the same piston detail on the knees and similar armour opening gimmicks throughout. Shoulder hatches open to reveal the internal frame. Lower leg panels open to expose thrusters. Back skirt opens. A Gatling gun sits hidden in the right forearm; a beam saber hilt hides in the left. The head supports an LED unit for illuminated eyes — sold separately, Bandai recommends green. Colour separation is strong and the armour parts are largely undergated, which keeps nub cleanup to a manageable level given the part count. The three sections of off-white armour on the fin funnel mounts will benefit from paint or panel wash to separate them visually from the main white armour.

What makes this kit special

  • Six fin funnels in deployed configuration: the defining visual of the Hi-Nu Gundam, mounted on individual articulating arms from the backpack — the stand allows you to display the full spread above the kit.
  • Amuro-themed display stand included: custom stand with a clear support piece that slots into the Hi-Nu's back, designed to hold the kit upright with the fin funnels deployed without relying on the backpack mass for balance.
  • MG 3.0 individually articulated fingers: each finger joint moves independently, which opens up a wide range of weapon-gripping and open-hand poses.
  • Arm gimmicks: Gatling gun hidden in the right forearm, beam saber stowage in the left — both accessible by pulling away the outer armour panel.
  • LED support built in: the head unit accepts a Bandai LED for illuminated green eyes; the connection point is accessible from the back of the head.
  • 1/100 Amuro Ray pilot figure: the same figure included with the MG Nu Gundam Ver.Ka, now with a cockpit hatch on the Hi-Nu that opens to seat him.
  • Full weapon complement: hyper beam rifle, bazooka with extending barrel and backpack storage peg, shield with missile detail, four beam saber hilts, two beam saber effects in clear blue plastic.

What's in the box

  • Runner set ×26
  • Instruction manual ×1
  • Water slide decal sheet ×1
  • Foil sticker sheet ×1
  • Amuro-themed display stand with clear fin funnel holders
  • 1/100 Amuro Ray pilot figure (unpainted)

Compatible accessories

No display base is included beyond the Amuro-themed stand. For dynamic low-angle poses and off-ground displays, pair the Bandai 1/100 MG Hi-Nu Gundam Ver.Ka with the Bandai Action Base 4, the standard 1/100 scale display stand.

Build your Char's Counterattack collection

The Hi-Nu sits at the end of the Universal Century's most personal rivalry. The natural companion on the shelf is the Bandai 1/100 MG RX-93 Nu Gundam Ver.Ka — same series, same Katoki treatment, the suit the Hi-Nu was designed to replace in the official canon. Stock is limited.

Build specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack — Beltorchika's Children (MSV)
  • Grade: Master Grade (MG)
  • Scale: 1/100
  • Mobile suit: RX-93-ν2 Hi-Nu Gundam
  • Pilot: Amuro Ray
  • Faction: Londo Bell / Earth Federation
  • Manufacturer: Bandai
  • Runners: 26
  • Barcode: 4573102615916
  • Skill level: Skill Level 3
  • Assembly method: Snap-fit, no glue required
  • Paint required: No — colour separation is strong throughout; detail finishers will want to address the off-white fin funnel mount sections
  • LED: Support included, LED unit sold separately (green recommended)
  • Display base: Amuro-themed stand included

Perfect for

  • Experienced MG builders ready for a high part-count build with a standout display result.
  • Universal Century collectors completing the Char's Counterattack antagonist and protagonist pairing.
  • Builders who want the full fin funnel spread that the Nu Gundam Ver.Ka's design only hints at.
  • Detail builders — the water slide decal sheet rewards precise application with an exceptional finished result.
  • Collectors after the "true" Hi-Nu Gundam design as Tomino wrote it, rather than the film's condensed version.

Fast Australian shipping

Dispatched same day from our Brisbane warehouse if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink. The Hi-Nu's fin funnels are packed flat and undamaged — the box is sized to accommodate them safely.

What to watch for

The fin funnel water slide decals are the most reported challenge with this kit. Each funnel gets one large decal that wraps around its cylindrical body. The sheet is not replicated — apply carefully, use decal softener, and work on one funnel at a time. A hobby vice or helping hands tool makes this significantly easier by freeing up both hands during application. Multiple builders note that the finger joints on the MG 3.0 hands can loosen when too much lateral pressure is applied — avoid forcing fingers into extreme positions. The fin funnel dock connectors are tight fits; when removing a deployed funnel, hold the dock connector rather than the funnel body or the connector may detach with the funnel. The kit is back-heavy with the fin funnels deployed; the included stand addresses this, but the clear support piece that pegs into the back is the structural solution — do not display without it attached if the fin funnels are spread.

Builder tip: Complete and decal each major sub-assembly — torso, legs, arms, backpack, fin funnels — as a separate section before final assembly. The fin funnel cylindrical bodies are far easier to decal before the connector hardware is attached. The off-white sections on the fin funnel mounts will benefit from a light panel wash or careful painting with a Gundam Marker to visually separate them from the main armour.

Build notes

No glue required. Recommended tools: nippers, hobby knife, sanding sticks, fine-grit sandpaper, tweezers, panel lining pen, decal softener and setting solution, hobby vice (strongly recommended for fin funnel decal work). LED unit is optional but substantially improves the head's presence — Bandai's own recommendation is green; clear blue also works and shifts the psychoframe colour story slightly. Recommended age 15 and over. Estimated build time 20 to 30 hours for a panel-lined and decal-complete build.

Last updated: 26 June 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.3. Basic modeling skills are essential. These kits are not recommended for beginners or children due to the high level of complexity of assembly and the sheer volume of parts. Experience in building more complex Gunpla models is recommended. Parental supervision is essential. A full set of hobby tools is recommended that includes, nippers, hobby knives, sandpaper, sanding sticks, files, buffing files, glues, tweezers, and decal adhesive/softener. Parts will need to be removed by using a pair of nippers and cutting the part away from the runner. Parts may require clean-up where they were removed from the runner.
No Cement Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are a snap together assembly and do not need plastic cement to complete. We always recommend having some plastic cement handy as a part of your modeler's tool kit. If you prefer to fix your model in a particular pose then plastic cement will work. Plastic cement is also perfect to use if a joint is loose. Apply plastic cement in a single thin layer and allow it to dry completely before test fitting. Re-apply more cement if necessary.

No Painting Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are designed to be built and displayed without the need for painting. Kits are molded in different colours replicating the colours of the actual mecha from the Mecha series. A technique called colour separation, where multiple parts of the model are molded in different colours on the same sprue is also used. Mecha kits often include stickers or water-slide decals that can be applied to the model to enhance its appearance. Some Gunpla kits come with pre-painted parts or parts with pre-applied details, such as metallic or translucent finishes.

Many modelers still choose to paint their kits to customize and add further detail. Painting allows for more creativity and personalization, enabling modelers to achieve unique effects, weathering, and colour schemes that may not be available out of the box. However, the kits are designed to be enjoyable and visually appealing even without painting, making them accessible to a wide range of hobbyists.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Gunpla kits are available across your collections?

We stock High Grade 1/144, Master Grade 1/100, Real Grade 1/144, Perfect Grade 1/60, and Full Mechanics 1/100 kits across 45+ years of Gundam series, plus non-Gundam mecha like 30 Minutes Missions, Armoured Core, and Evangelion.

How are your collections organised?

Collections are organised by grade (HG, MG, RG, PG), series (Mobile Suit Gundam, Wing, SEED, etc.), timeline (Universal Century, Alternate Universe), price range, availability (in-stock, pre-order, P-Bandai), and product type (kits, tools, accessories).

Do you stock building tools and accessories?

Yes, we carry precision nippers from GodHand and Dspiae, sanding tools, panel lining markers, paints from Mr Hobby and GSI Creos, Action Base display stands for all scales, waterslide decals, and detail-up parts.

What are Premium Bandai and Gundam Base Limited items?

Premium Bandai (P-Bandai) are exclusive mail-order kits with limited production runs, often featuring unique colour schemes or variants. Gundam Base Limited items are exclusive to Gundam Base stores and include special editions, clear variants, and limited releases.

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Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day from our Australian warehouse. Orders placed after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day. All in-stock items are ready for immediate dispatch Australia-wide.

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