Everything Lockon could carry into the last fight
The GNHW/R designation means heavy weapons, and near the end of Gundam 00's second season that is exactly what Lockon Stratos needed. The Cherudim was already Celestial Being's long-range specialist. This configuration bolts on extra pistols, a full set of GN Rifle Bits and nine detachable GN Shield Bits, and turns a sniper into something closer to a mobile weapons platform.
On a shelf it is one of the busiest, most heavily equipped High Grades in the whole 00 line.
Build difficulty
Snap-fit and moulded in colour, with no glue or paint required, so nothing about the technique is hard. What makes this one longer than a typical High Grade is sheer volume: nine shield bits, six rifle bits and four pistols all need building and fitting. One builder reported around eight hours taking their time. Best for someone who has a few kits behind them and enjoys a fiddly accessory set.
Technical highlights
The bits are the whole story. All nine GN Shield Bits are removable and attach to an included clear stand to form the defensive shield array from the show, which is a genuinely impressive display piece in its own right. Alongside them you get six large-type GN Rifle Bits, four GN Pistol IIs, the GN Sniper Rifle II and a HoloScreen. Foil stickers are supplied for detail.
What makes this kit special
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Nine removable GN Shield Bits: detach and mount on the included clear stand to build the defensive shield formation.
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Clear stand included: supplied specifically so the shield bit array can be displayed properly.
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Six large-type GN Rifle Bits: the heavy weapons half of the GNHW/R loadout.
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Four GN Pistol IIs: extra close-range firepower beyond the standard configuration.
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GN Sniper Rifle II: the Cherudim's signature long-range weapon.
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HoloScreen part: the targeting display, included for the full final-battle look.
What's in the box
- GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam parts, moulded in colour
- GN Sniper Rifle II
- Four GN Pistol IIs
- Six large-type GN Rifle Bits
- Nine removable GN Shield Bits
- Clear stand for the shield bit array
- HoloScreen
- Foil sticker sheet and instruction manual
Compatible accessories
The clear stand in the box is for the shield bits rather than for the mobile suit, and builders report the Cherudim struggling to stand under its own bulk. A separate stand for the suit is worth having. Pair it with the Bandai Action Base 2, the standard 1/144 display stand.
Build your Gundam 00 collection
For another Celestial Being machine at the same scale, the Bandai 1/144 HG00 QAN[T] (Quanta) is in stock.
Stepping up to 1/100, the Bandai MG 1/100 00 Raiser and the Bandai 1/100 MG 00 Qan[T] are both available.
Build specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 00, second season
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Grade: High Grade (HG)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile suit: GN-006GNHW/R Cherudim Gundam GNHW/R
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Pilot: Lockon Stratos
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Faction: Celestial Being
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Timeline: Anno Domini
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Manufacturer: Bandai, Japan
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Original release: July 2009
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Kit packaged weight: 340 g, retail box 31 x 19 x 7.3 cm
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Barcode (JAN): 4573102558787
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Skill level: 2
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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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Special features: nine removable GN Shield Bits with dedicated clear stand
Perfect for
- Builders who want the most equipment they can get in a single High Grade box
- Gundam 00 fans building the final-battle configurations
- Collectors who like a display that spreads out rather than standing still
- Anyone who enjoys a longer, fiddlier build than a standard HG
- Builders who already have a Dynames and want Lockon's later machine
- Display-first collectors happy to use a stand
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, and both follow from the same cause, which is that this kit is carrying a lot of hardware.
First, the bits are loose. A detailed build review notes that some of them literally just sit in their slot and can fall off with a single touch. Second, standing is a problem: a separate review says the Cherudim has some difficulty staying on its feet given its bulk with the rifle and shield bits attached. A third builder, who spent around eight hours on it, still called it a solid build despite the smaller issues, which is a fair overall verdict.
None of that makes it a bad kit. It does mean you should expect to fuss with it rather than snap it together and forget about it.
Builder tips: handle it over the desk rather than over the carpet, because a dropped shield bit is very hard to find. If a bit will not stay put, a tiny amount of poster putty in the slot holds it without damaging anything. Use the clear stand for the shield array as its own display, since that formation is the best thing this kit does. Keep the bits sorted into groups as you build, they look alike.
Build notes
No glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife, sanding sticks and tweezers for the many small parts. Budget several hours given the number of bits. Recommended age 15 and over.
Last updated: 5 August 2026 (AEST)