Suletta Mercury's true final Gundam, the answer to the Aerial
The X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn is the Gundam that closes Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury. Built as the proper successor to the original Aerial, the Calibarn carries the GUND format on Suletta Mercury's terms in the climactic act. From episode 22 onward, it's the suit Suletta uses to break through Quiet Zero and force the resolution of the Benerit Group conflict.
The kit lands in classic Gundam tricolour, white, blue, and red over a clean, modern silhouette. For collectors building the full WFM cast, the Calibarn is the hero kit that completes the lineup alongside the Aerial Rebuild.
Build difficulty
Standard HG 1/144 snap-fit. Bandai rate it age 8 and over. Mecha Express tags it both beginner and intermediate: a confident first-timer can manage it, and an intermediate builder will appreciate the Calibarn's clean engineering. Expect 2 to 4 hours at a relaxed pace for a clean snap. No glue. No paint required.
Technical highlights
The Calibarn carries Aerial-family articulation with the standard Witch from Mercury ball-joint frame and anterior and posterior leaning at the neck and waist. Colour separation handles the tricolour scheme without colour-correcting stickers on the main armour. The kit ships with a beam rifle, beam shield, and dual beam sabers, with effect-part beam blades for the sabers. The chest sensor lens is reproduced in clear plastic for a built-in colour pop.
What makes this kit special
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The series' true final Gundam. Calibarn is the suit that resolves the final arc. Essential for any Witch from Mercury display.
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Classic Gundam tricolour silhouette. White, blue, red. A clean modern read on the original Gundam visual identity.
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Standard WFM articulation. Same ball-joint engineering as the Aerial line, anterior and posterior leaning at the neck and waist.
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Clear chest sensor lens. Reproduced in clear plastic for a built-in glow without paint.
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Beam shield + beam rifle + dual beam sabers. Full hero loadout, not a stripped-back drop.
What's in the box
- Runners for the X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn
- 1 × Beam Rifle
- 1 × Beam Shield
- 2 × Beam Sabers (with effect-part blades)
- Standard HG hand parts set
- 1 × Sticker sheet
Compatible kits and accessories
This is a mobile suit kit, not an accessory. The Calibarn 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, pair the Calibarn with the Bandai Action Base 2, the standard 1/144 display stand. The Witch from Mercury Display Base is the matching series accessory.
Build your Witch from Mercury collection
These in-stock WFM kits at Mecha Express pair well with the Calibarn:
Build specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury
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Grade: HG (High Grade), HGTWFM
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn
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Pilot: Suletta Mercury
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Faction: GUND-ARM, Inc.
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Kit packaged weight: 360 g (in retail box, 300 × 190 × 80 mm)
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Barcode (EAN): 4573102653222
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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: Standard WFM articulation with anterior and posterior leaning, clear chest sensor lens, classic Gundam tricolour scheme, full hero loadout
Perfect for
- Witch from Mercury collectors completing the hero side of the shelf
- Builders who want the suit that closes the WFM story arc
- Beginner and intermediate HG builders looking for a clean modern Gundam
- Tricolour Gundam collectors who like the classic white-blue-red silhouette
- Suletta Mercury fans pairing the Calibarn with the Aerial Rebuild
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
No significant build weaknesses flagged by independent reviewers. Calibarn benefits from the included beam-shield being lightweight enough that the hand grip handles it without strain, unlike some heavier weapon loadouts in the WFM range.
Builder Tips. A grey or light grey panel line marker reads better than black on the lighter armour panels. The clear chest sensor lens responds well to a thin coat of clear blue or clear green if you want to push the inner glow further. The beam saber effect parts read well with no top coat, but a satin clear coat will tone down the moulded shine if you want a more realistic look.
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 2 to 4 hours total build time at a relaxed pace. Recommended age 8 and over per the Bandai box.
Last updated: 23 June 2026 (AEST)