The martial artist who needs no weapon
Master Asia doesn't carry a beam rifle. He doesn't need one. Master Gundam fights entirely hand to hand, wrapped in the Master Cloth and channelling the Master Cross through its glowing hands, and it is one of the most distinctive silhouettes in the whole G Gundam cast. This HGFC set pairs him with Fuunsaiki, the mechanical steed he rides into the tournament arena.
This is the 2011 High Grade Future Century release, and it is a two-kit box.
Build difficulty
Snap-fit, moulded in colour, no glue required. Master Gundam himself builds cleanly and poses well. Fuunsaiki is the simpler of the two, with far less articulation, so budget most of your build time and attention for Master Gundam. A reasonable kit for a beginner-to-intermediate builder.
Technical highlights
Master Gundam switches between Normal and Attack modes and poses in a genuine variety of martial arts stances. Large clear effect parts recreate the glowing hands and the Master Cross technique, the signature visual from the anime. He comes with eight interchangeable hands, including open palms, kung fu-style hands, dark-fingered hands, one oversized dark-fingered hand and a closed fist specifically for holding the Master Cloth. Fuunsaiki is fully posable in its own right and can carry either Master Gundam or a G Gundam-line kit, if you own one to pair it with.
What makes this kit special
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Master Cross glow effect parts: large clear pieces recreate the signature hand-charge technique from the anime.
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Eight interchangeable hands: open palms, kung fu hands, dark-fingered hands, one giant dark-fingered hand and a dedicated Master Cloth grip.
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Normal and Attack mode posing: genuine stance changes rather than a single fixed silhouette.
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Fuunsaiki included as a full second kit: a posable mechanical steed built to carry Master Gundam.
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Foil marking stickers: included for both kits.
What's in the box
- Master Gundam parts, moulded in colour
- Fuunsaiki parts, moulded in colour
- Master Cross clear effect parts
- Eight interchangeable hands, including the dedicated Master Cloth grip
- Master Cloth
- Foil marking stickers
- Instruction manual
Compatible accessories
No display base is included with the kit. Fuunsaiki has very limited articulation and cannot stand fully unaided in every pose, so pair it with the Bandai Action Base 2, the standard 1/144 display stand, if you want it displayed off its own four legs.
Build your G Gundam collection
For more Mobile Fighter G Gundam at the same scale, the Bandai 1/144 HGFC GF13-017NJII God Gundam and the Bandai 1/100 MG GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam are both in stock, and the Bandai 1/100 MG GF13-001NHII Master Gundam is available for a bigger-scale build of the same character.
Build specifications
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Series: Mobile Fighter G Gundam
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Grade: High Grade Future Century (HGFC)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile suits: GF13-001NHII Master Gundam and Fuunsaiki
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Pilot: Master Asia
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Faction: Neo Japan
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Timeline: Future Century
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Manufacturer: Bandai, Japan
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Original release: August 2011
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Kit packaged weight: 540 g, retail box 31.1 x 20.1 x 10.4 cm
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Barcode (JAN): 4573102577474
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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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Weapons: none, Master Gundam fights unarmed with martial arts and the Master Cross technique
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Special features: Master Cross glow effect parts, eight interchangeable hands, posable Fuunsaiki mount
Perfect for
- G Gundam fans who want Master Asia's iconic silhouette rather than a beam weapon fighter
- Builders who enjoy a large hand-swap set for pose variety
- Collectors who want two kits and a mount-and-rider display from one box
- Anyone building a full Shuffle Alliance or tournament-fighter shelf
- Future Century collectors filling out the HGFC line
- Builders who like a kit defined by martial arts rather than firepower
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 specific things came up in independent build reviews. On Master Gundam, the hand holding the Master Cloth is the one part not properly secured, and the grip can come apart with routine handling. On Fuunsaiki, articulation is very limited, described in one detailed review as bordering on none, and it effectively works as a mount and stand for Master Gundam rather than a fully posable kit in its own right.
Neither is a fault with your specific box, both are consistent characteristics of the kit reported independently. Master Gundam himself, separate from the Master Cloth hand, is rated highly for articulation and detail.
Builder tips: handle the Master Cloth grip carefully once assembled and avoid repositioning it more than necessary. Don't expect to pose Fuunsaiki dynamically on its own, it is built to carry Master Gundam and looks best in that combined display. Panel lining Master Gundam's white and blue armour brings out detail the moulding alone doesn't show.
Build notes
No glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife and sanding sticks. Expect two to three hours for both kits combined. Recommended age 15 and over.
Last updated: 5 August 2026 (AEST)
