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Char's Zaku (GQ) holding a large weapon on a white background
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) with a large weapon on a white background rear view pose
Model kit packaging of Char's Zaku (GQ) by Bandai
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) action pose kneeling
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) action pose with bazooka
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) accessories included
Char's Zaku (GQ) holding a large weapon on a white background
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) with a large weapon on a white background rear view pose
Model kit packaging of Char's Zaku (GQ) by Bandai
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) action pose kneeling
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) action pose with bazooka
Bandai 1/144 HG Char's Zaku (GQ) accessories included

Bandai HG 1/144 Char's Zaku (GQ) - GQuuuuuuX Series

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Why Does Char's Zaku (GQ) Belong in Your Collection?

The Red Comet's Legacy Lives On This isn't just another Zaku II - it's Char Aznable's machine. The mobile suit that made "three times faster" part of Gundam vocabulary, that turned red into the colour of ace pilots, that defined what it means to be legendary. When you build Char's Zaku, you're not assembling plastic - you're bringing decades of Gundam history to your shelf. Every collector knows the Red Comet, and this is your chance to own his most iconic machine reimagined for the GQuuuuuuX universe.

A Fresh Take on an Untouchable Classic You probably already own a Char's Zaku. Maybe several. But the GQ redesign gives you something genuinely new - modern engineering meets stylized GQuuuuuuX aesthetics while respecting everything that made the original legendary. This is how you expand your Char collection without redundancy. Display it alongside your classic versions and watch how the GQ treatment transforms a familiar silhouette into something that demands a second look. It's the variant that proves iconic designs can evolve without losing their soul.

That Unmistakable Crimson Finish The moment someone sees red on a Zaku, they know. That colour carries weight - it's Char, it's speed, it's ace pilot prestige. The pre-colored parts deliver that legendary red straight from the box, no custom painting required. This is the finish that makes people stop scrolling, that catches eyes across a room, that instantly communicates "this mobile suit is different." When you display Char's Zaku (GQ), that red tells the whole story before anyone reads the nameplate.

Returns & Refunds
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  2. Contact Process for Issues: If you encounter any issues with your purchase, you should first contact Mecha Express Australia via email at support@gundamexpressaustralia.com.au, describing the problem and providing photos and contact details.
  3. Response and Advice: Mecha Express Australia will promptly respond to your email to discuss the issue and advise on the next steps.
  4. USA Customer Policy: USA customers are not eligible for returns, refunds, or compensation for any issues including lost, stolen, or incorrectly delivered items.
  5. Return Conditions for AU and NZ: Items must be returned in their original, undamaged, and resalable packaging if requested by Mecha Express Australia.
  6. Refund and Replacement Policy: Australian and New Zealand customers may receive replacements or refunds for reasons like change of mind (before dispatch with a restocking fee), incorrect items, lost/stolen/damaged parcels during delivery, missing parts, or inability to supply an item. Mecha Express Australia will give you a Reply Paid number for you to return these items at no cost to you at your local Australia Post outlet.
  7. Non-refundable Items: Items that cannot be refunded include those that are opened, used, partly assembled, lost parts, self-damaged items, or items found with no issues.
  8. Duplication Promise: Returns are accepted if you receive a duplicate gift, provided the item is returned in resalable condition and at your own expense.
  9. Pre-Order Cancellation: While pre-order refunds are typically not offered, requests will be considered but subject to a 10% restocking and administration fee.
  10. Restocking and Administration Charge: A 10% fee applies to canceled orders or refunds to cover non-refundable third-party fees, calculated on the total value of the products and shipping costs.
Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai HG 1/144 Char's Zaku (GQ) - GQuuuuuuX Series

The Bandai 1/144 High Grade Char's Zaku (GQ) is Char Aznable's personal mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. This High Grade release captures the Red Comet's iconic Zaku II with GQuuuuuuX universe redesign, signature red colour scheme, and complete weapon set. It's the definitive 1/144 scale version of Char's legendary mobile suit reimagined for the GQuuuuuuX series.

This kit includes approximately 250 parts and features snap-fit construction with no glue required. The High Grade engineering is designed for beginner to intermediate builders.

The build centres on the GQuuuuuuX universe redesign that brings Char's legendary Zaku II into the modern GQ aesthetic. You get the complete weapon set with Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, and shield. The colour separation delivers Char's signature red colour scheme with minimal painting needed. The engineering features modern High Grade articulation and the distinctive mono-eye that defines Zeon mobile suits. The kit represents Char Aznable's personal Zaku II as reimagined in the GQuuuuuuX series.

What Makes This Kit Special

  • Char's Personal Machine: The Red Comet's iconic Zaku II mobile suit
  • GQuuuuuuX Universe Redesign: Modern GQ styling while respecting classic Zaku silhouette
  • Signature Red Colour Scheme: Char Aznable's legendary red finish
  • Complete Weapon Set: Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, and shield included
  • Mono-Eye Detail: Distinctive Zeon mobile suit mono-eye sensor
  • Modern HG Engineering: Latest High Grade articulation standards
  • GQuuuuuuX Series Design: Part of the GQuuuuuuX mobile suit lineup
  • Beginner-Friendly Build: Straightforward assembly suitable for newer Gunpla builders
  • Snap-Fit Construction: No glue required for assembly, parts snap together securely

What's In The Box

  • HG Char's Zaku (GQ) plastic parts (approximately 250 pieces)
  • Zaku machine gun
  • Heat hawk
  • Shield
  • Multiple pairs of manipulator hands (weapon holding, open palm, fists)
  • Marking sticker sheet
  • Foil sticker sheet
  • Colour instruction manual

Compatible Accessories

Display your Char's Zaku with these Action Bases designed for 1/144 scale High Grade kits:

Build Your GQuuuuuuX Collection

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Build Specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
  • Grade: High Grade (HG)
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Mobile Suit: Char's Zaku (GQ)
  • Pilot: Char Aznable (Red Comet)
  • Faction: Zeon
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
  • Weight: 501g
  • Barcode: 4573102691903
  • Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
  • Assembly: Snap-fit construction, no glue required
  • Compatibility: Action Base 2, 5, 6, 7 GQuuuuuuX (sold separately)

Perfect For

Beginner to intermediate builders who want Char Aznable's legendary mobile suit from the GQuuuuuuX series. The straightforward assembly makes this accessible for newer Gunpla builders while the iconic Red Comet design appeals to experienced collectors. GQuuuuuuX fans who want to build the Zeon forces alongside the hero GQuuuuuuX unit. Char Aznable enthusiasts who collect variants of the Red Comet's mobile suits across different Gundam series. Zaku variant collectors who appreciate the GQuuuuuuX universe redesign of the classic Zaku II. The signature red colour scheme and mono-eye detail make this instantly recognizable as Char's personal machine. Best suited for builders creating a complete GQuuuuuuX series collection with both protagonist and antagonist mobile suits.

Fast Australian Shipping

Same Day Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.

Australian Stock: In stock and ready to ship Australia-wide from Mecha Express. The Bandai 1/144 High Grade Char's Zaku (GQ) features the Red Comet's signature red colour scheme, GQuuuuuuX universe redesign, and complete weapon set from the GQuuuuuuX series.

Snap-fit plastic model kit requiring no glue for assembly. Marking stickers and foil stickers included for enhanced detail. Panel lining and topcoat recommended for best results. Nippers required for part removal from runners. Action Base sold separately for display. The signature red colour scheme identifies this as Char Aznable's personal mobile suit. The mono-eye sensor is the distinctive feature of Zeon mobile suits. The GQuuuuuuX universe redesign brings modern styling to the classic Zaku II silhouette.

Last updated: 1 March 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.2 Basic modeling skills are required. Parental supervision may be required for younger children. These kits are generally suitable for beginner builders. A basic set of modeling tools are required including nippers, hobby knife, sanding sticks/paper, file, and tweezers. No glue is needed for the general assembly. Parts will need to be removed by using a pair of nippers and cutting the part away from the runner. Parts may require clean-up where they were removed from the runner.
No Cement Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are a snap together assembly and do not need plastic cement to complete. We always recommend having some plastic cement handy as a part of your modeler's tool kit. If you prefer to fix your model in a particular pose then plastic cement will work. Plastic cement is also perfect to use if a joint is loose. Apply plastic cement in a single thin layer and allow it to dry completely before test fitting. Re-apply more cement if necessary.

No Painting Required

Gunpla (plastic model kits) are designed to be built and displayed without the need for painting. Kits are molded in different colours replicating the colours of the actual mecha from the Mecha series. A technique called colour separation, where multiple parts of the model are molded in different colours on the same sprue is also used. Mecha kits often include stickers or water-slide decals that can be applied to the model to enhance its appearance. Some Gunpla kits come with pre-painted parts or parts with pre-applied details, such as metallic or translucent finishes.

Many modelers still choose to paint their kits to customize and add further detail. Painting allows for more creativity and personalization, enabling modelers to achieve unique effects, weathering, and colour schemes that may not be available out of the box. However, the kits are designed to be enjoyable and visually appealing even without painting, making them accessible to a wide range of hobbyists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same Char's Zaku from the original Mobile Suit Gundam?

This is Char's Zaku reimagined for the GQuuuuuuX universe with the GQ redesign treatment. It maintains Char's iconic red colour scheme and Zaku II silhouette but features modern engineering and stylized design elements unique to GQuuuuuuX. Think of it as "what if Char's legendary machine existed in this new series."

Will this be three times faster than a normal Zaku kit to build?

While we can't promise Red Comet speed, the snap-fit HG engineering makes this a smooth build for beginners and veterans alike. The colour-separated parts mean you get that iconic red finish straight from the box without painting, so you'll have Char's machine display-ready faster than you might expect.

Can I display this with my other Char's Zaku variants?

Absolutely. At 1/144 scale, it pairs perfectly with other HG Char's Zaku kits. The GQ redesign makes it visually distinct enough to stand out in a Char collection while still being recognizable as the Red Comet's machine. Many collectors display GQ variants alongside their classic counterparts to show the evolution of iconic designs.

Does this include Char's signature weapons?

Yes, the kit includes a complete weapon set. While the specific loadout follows the GQuuuuuuX design language, you're getting everything Char's Zaku needs for combat poses. The weapons maintain that balance between classic Zaku armament and the stylized GQ aesthetic.

Is this a P-Bandai exclusive or regular release?

This is a regular Bandai release available through standard retail channels. The "limited first release" refers to initial production quantities, not exclusivity. Pre-ordering ensures you get one from the first batch, but this isn't a P-Bandai exclusive that requires special ordering channels.

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