Agnes Giebenrath's violet Gyan, a SEED Freedom flagship grunt with eight ways to attack
The HG Gyan Strom (Agnes Giebenrath Custom) is Agnes's personal mobile suit in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, the 2024 film that closes the Cosmic Era. As a member of Compass, Agnes fields the customised violet Gyan variant with a distinctive loadout: beam axe, beam rifle, beam gatlings, heat rod, and chest-armour-deployed Gatling extension. It's one of the most varied weapon kits in the SEED Freedom HG range.
The kit is for SEED Freedom collectors who want one of the standout side-character mechs, and for builders who want a kit with serious posing options across multiple loadout configurations.
Build difficulty
HG 1/144 snap-fit with the SEED Action System internal structure. Bandai rate it age 8 and over. Mecha Express tags it both beginner and intermediate. The wide accessory set adds parts and configuration choices but the core build remains snap-fit-friendly. Expect 3 to 4 hours at a relaxed pace for a clean snap, longer if you panel line or set up the chest-armour Gatling deployment carefully. No glue. No paint required.
Technical highlights
The headline is the loadout flexibility. The signature beam axe mounts to the waist via a swap-in storage grip, the movable wings rotate the missile launcher forward into firing position, and the chest armour deploys to insert the Gatling parts for the extended Gatling state. A Heat Rod part attaches to the right arm. The SEED Action System internal frame holds the iconic SEED poses with leg pivot axes, and a sliding mechanism in the shoulder armour connection extends the arm articulation range. Shield effect parts add dynamic display options.
What makes this kit special
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Eight different weapon configurations. Beam axe, beam saber, beam rifle, dual beam gatlings, heat rod, shield, chest-Gatling extension. Most HGs ship with three or four weapons.
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Chest armour Gatling deployment. The chest plates open up and the included Gatling parts insert to reproduce the in-film extended state.
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Sliding shoulder armour connection. Enhances the arm articulation range beyond the standard HG frame.
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Beam axe with storage grip swap. Mounts to the waist when not in hand, distinctive to the Gyan Strom lineage.
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SEED Action System. Specialised internal structure engineered for the film's iconic SEED poses, with leg pivot axes.
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Movable wings reposition missile launcher. Wings rotate to bring the launcher forward for fire-pose displays.
What's in the box
- Runners for the Gyan Strom (Agnes Giebenrath Custom)
- 1 × Beam Axe with storage grip
- 1 × Heat Rod Part
- 1 × Beam Saber
- 1 × Beam Rifle
- 2 × Beam Gatlings
- 1 × Shield
- 1 × Effect Parts set (including shield effects)
- Joint Parts
- Standard HG hand parts set
- 1 × Sticker sheet
Compatible kits and accessories
This is a mobile suit kit, not an accessory. The Gyan Strom uses the standard 3 mm back-mount socket, so it pairs with the standard Bandai action base system.
No display base is included with the kit. For dynamic poses or the chest-Gatling-deployed configuration, pair the Gyan Strom with the Bandai Action Base 2, the standard 1/144 display stand. SEED Action System poses generally benefit from a base because the leg pivot axes don't always hold weight unsupported.
Build your SEED Freedom collection
These in-stock SEED Freedom kits at Mecha Express pair well with the Gyan Strom:
Build specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
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Grade: HG (High Grade), HGCE #249
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: Gyan Strom (Agnes Giebenrath Custom)
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Pilot: Agnes Giebenrath
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Faction: Compass
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Kit packaged weight: 280 g (in retail box, 311 × 190 × 62 mm)
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Barcode (EAN): 4573102663078
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Skill Level: Mecha Express tags it beginner and intermediate, Bandai rate it age 8 and over
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Assembly method: Snap-fit
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Paint required: No
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Special features: SEED Action System, sliding shoulder armour connection, chest armour Gatling deployment, beam axe with storage grip swap, movable wings for missile launcher position, heat rod attachment, shield effect parts
Perfect for
- SEED Freedom collectors building the Compass side of the shelf
- Agnes Giebenrath fans completing the customised Gyan lineage
- Builders who want maximum weapon variety in a single HG kit
- Beginner and intermediate HG builders ready for a kit with multi-configuration display options
- Cosmic Era collectors who appreciate side-character mech variety beyond the hero suits
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.
What to watch for
Independent reviews flag the kit as one of the standout SEED Freedom HG releases, with no significant build weaknesses called out. The wide accessory set means the build itself takes longer than a basic HG, but the time is in setup and accessory swapping rather than fighting the kit's engineering.
Builder Tips. A black panel line marker reads well on the violet armour. The chest-Gatling deployment looks better when set up before final body assembly so the chest plates open cleanly. The wing missile launcher reposition pose benefits from being set against a base because the rotated wings shift the centre of gravity forward. The shield effect parts read best when the shield is held in a forward block position rather than at the side.
Build notes
No glue required for the standard build, this is snap-fit. A basic Gunpla tool kit (sharp side cutters or nippers, a hobby knife for clean-up, a panel line marker) is recommended though not essential. Allow 3 to 4 hours total build time at a relaxed pace, longer if you panel line or work through multiple loadout configurations. Recommended age 8 and over per the Bandai box.
Last updated: 23 June 2026 (AEST)