Bandai 1/144 HG Gunner Zaku Warrior
ZAFT's ranged Zaku, with the folding Orthros beam cannon
The Gunner Zaku Warrior is the long-range variant of ZAFT's mass-production Zaku Warrior from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. This is the standard moss-green production version, defined by the huge Orthros beam cannon slung over the shoulder. It's a compact, affordable HG that packs a lot of character.
Build difficulty
This is a Skill Level 2 build on the Mecha Express scale. Snap-fit, no glue and no paint required. The kit uses multi-colour moulding to reach the setting colours straight from the box, so it's an approachable and quick build, a good pick for a newer builder or an easy shelf-filler.
Technical highlights
The headline is the Orthros, the oversized twin beam cannon that mounts on the shoulder and folds down along the back for transport. A lead wire runs from the backpack to the cannon for the power cable, and the mono-eye and standard Zaku joints give it the articulation to aim and pose. Four-colour moulding reproduces the ZAFT green scheme, with stickers filling the finer markings.
What makes this kit special
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Folding Orthros beam cannon. The signature oversized shoulder cannon folds down for a transport configuration.
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Lead-wire power cable. A bendable wire cable runs from the backpack to the cannon.
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Four-colour moulding. The ZAFT green scheme is reproduced in the plastic, no paint needed.
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Full ranged loadout. Beam assault rifle and shield alongside the Orthros cannon.
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Snap-fit construction. No glue or paint required to reach a presentable finish.
What's in the box
- Runners for the HG 1/144 Gunner Zaku Warrior in ZAFT green
- Orthros large beam cannon (folding)
- Beam assault rifle
- Shield
- Lead wire for the power cable
- Sticker sheet
- Instruction manual
Build specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
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Grade: HG (High Grade), HG Gundam SEED #23
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: ZGMF-1000/A1 Gunner Zaku Warrior (ZAFT mass production)
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Manufacturer: Bandai (Bandai Spirits)
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Assembly method: Snap-fit
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Paint required: No
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Skill Level: Skill Level 2 on the Mecha Express scale
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Recommended age: 8 years and over
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Packaged size and weight: 29.7 x 18.9 x 6.8 cm, 279 g (kit in its retail box)
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Special features: Folding Orthros beam cannon, lead-wire power cable, four-colour moulding
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Origin: Genuine Bandai Japan stock
Perfect for
- SEED Destiny collectors building out the ZAFT ranks
- Zaku fans who want the ranged Gunner variant
- Newer builders after an affordable, characterful HG
- Anyone who likes a big-gun silhouette on a compact kit
Fast Australian shipping
Dispatched same day from Brisbane if you order before 2pm AEST on a weekday. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered in through an overseas proxy. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with void fill.
What to watch for
The generic HG Gunner Zaku Warrior is an older 2005 mould with limited dedicated review coverage. The notes below are honest general guidance for a kit of its era rather than a list of reported faults.
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It's an older 2005 kit. Articulation and colour separation are more modest than a current HG, and it leans on stickers for detail. It still builds into a sharp representation of the suit.
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The Orthros is large. The oversized shoulder cannon carries some weight, so seat the mount firmly for stable poses.
Build notes
No glue required, this is a snap-fit kit. A basic Gunpla tool kit (sharp side cutters or nippers, a hobby knife for clean-up and a panel line marker) is recommended though not essential. Recommended age 8 and over. No batteries required.
Last updated: 24 July 2026 (AEST)