Banagher's Unicorn, reworked in HD Color
This is the HD Color version of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, released to match the "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" OVA rather than the manga-derived tones of the original MG release. Bandai reworked the head (new vulcans), deepened the armour colours, and rebuilt the leg runners for better hip actuation, so it stands apart from the standard MG Unicorn, not just in the box art.
It ships with the MS Cage display accessory and four 1/100 scale figures (Audrey, Banagher, Cardeas and Marida), built to recreate the containment scene from the anime.
Build difficulty
Rated Skill Level 3. This is a kit where cement and paint are recommended for the full finish, not a snap-fit weekend build. Expect a genuine multi-session project: the inner frame, psycho-frame reveal parts, MS Cage assembly and full weapon loadout (Beam Magnum with magazine, Hyper Bazooka, Shield, Beam Saber) add up to real build time. Best tackled after at least one MG under your belt.
Technical highlights
Fully transformable between Unicorn Mode and Destroy Mode, with 360-degree hip mobility. The psycho-frame is exposed through Destroy Mode via the additional antenna and armour changes. Colour separation covers the new HD Color scheme without needing a full repaint, though panel lining and detail painting will get the most out of the finish.
What Makes This Kit Special
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HD Color scheme: Deeper, more screen-accurate armour tones than the standard-release MG Unicorn, matched to the OVA rather than the manga.
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Redesigned head: New vulcans and head sculpt to match the animated version.
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MS Cage included: A posable storage cage for spare parts that locks onto an Action Base 4 for display.
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Four included figures: Audrey, Banagher, Cardeas and Marida in 1/100 scale for scene-setting.
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Reworked hip runners: New R1/R2 leg runners improve hip actuation over the original MG release.
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Full weapon loadout: Beam Magnum with magazine, Hyper Bazooka, shield and beam saber.
What's In The Box
- Full runner set for the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (HD Color scheme)
- MS Cage display accessory (posable, stores spare parts)
- Four 1/100 scale figures: Audrey, Banagher, Cardeas, Marida
- Beam Magnum with magazine
- Hyper Bazooka
- Shield
- Beam Saber
- Foil sticker sheet
- Dry decal sheet
- Instruction manual
Compatible Accessories
No display base is included beyond the MS Cage. For dynamic Destroy Mode poses, pair the MG Unicorn Gundam (HD Col/MS Cage) with the Bandai Action Base 4, the standard 1/100 display stand that the MS Cage itself is also designed to mount onto.
Build Your Universal Century Collection
Mecha Express doesn't currently have another RX-0 Unicorn-line kit in stock to pair this one with. Check back for restocks, or browse the wider Universal Century range while you wait.
Build Specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
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Grade: Master Grade (MG)
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Scale: 1/100
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Mobile Suit: RX-0 Unicorn Gundam
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Pilot: Banagher Links
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Faction: Vist Foundation / Earth Federation
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Manufacturer: Bandai
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Kit packaged weight: 1400g (retail box 59.2 x 32 x 11.5cm)
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Skill Level: 3 (cement and paint recommended)
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Special features: Full Unicorn-to-Destroy Mode transformation, exposed psycho-frame, MS Cage display accessory
Perfect For
- Builders who've finished at least one MG and want to step up to a cement-and-paint project
- Unicorn Gundam fans who want the OVA-accurate HD Color scheme over the standard release
- Collectors who want the MS Cage display piece alongside the kit
- Builders who enjoy detail painting and panel lining on a big-ticket kit
- Anyone building out a Universal Century display shelf around Banagher Links' Unicorn
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
Searches for MG Unicorn HD Color-specific build feedback (r/Gunpla, YouTube MG Unicorn reviews, Gunpla Wiki) mostly return coverage of the identically-engineered standard MG Unicorn release rather than this HD Color reissue specifically, since the two kits share the same frame and joints and differ mainly in colour and head sculpt. On that shared engineering, builders consistently flag the psycho-frame reveal parts as fiddly to align during the Destroy Mode transformation, and the reworked leg runners (R1/R2) as a genuine improvement over the original hip joints. Nothing rises to a product-wide fault.
Builder Tips: Dry-fit the Destroy Mode armour panels before cementing anything, the alignment is easier to see loose than after the frame is locked together.
Build Notes
Cement and paint are recommended for the full finish, though the kit is snap-fit playable if you skip both. Basic tool kit needed: nippers, hobby knife, cement, panel liner, sanding sticks. Budget several build sessions rather than one sitting given the part count and the MS Cage assembly. Recommended for builders 15 and up given the Skill Level 3 rating.
Last updated: 21 August 2026 (AEST)