Bandai 1/144 HG IBO Graze Custom (Kai)
The Graze Custom, known in Japan as the Graze Kai, is Tekkadan's field-upgraded take on the captured Gjallarhorn Graze. Once Tekkadan started pulling parts and know-how together after the early clashes with Gjallarhorn, this is the kind of hybrid unit that came out of it: heavier armour, a bigger axe, and a paint job that has nothing to do with the original owner.
It's a solid pick if you're building out the Tekkadan side of Iron-Blooded Orphans and want a unit that shows the faction's scrappy, patched-together engineering rather than a factory-fresh Gjallarhorn machine.
Build difficulty
This is an intermediate build. Snap-fit assembly, no glue required, with a part count and level of detail typical of the HGIBO range. Nippers are worth having on hand for clean part removal from the runners.
Technical highlights
The Graze Custom carries reinforced chest and shoulder armour over the base Graze frame, moulded in two shades of green with grey, white and black accents. It's built for melee: the signature Graze Axe is a larger, more aggressive weapon than the axe on a standard Graze, and the rifle rounds out the loadout for ranged work. Articulation matches the rest of the HGIBO line, with enough range in the hips and knees for grounded, weighted poses.
What Makes This Kit Special
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Field-modified look: reinforced armour and a darker green scheme set it apart from a factory-standard Graze.
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Graze Axe: a larger, more aggressive melee weapon than the standard Graze's axe.
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Colour separation: two shades of green plus grey, white and black moulded in, no painting required.
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Full HGIBO articulation: hip, knee and shoulder range built for grounded combat poses.
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Rifle and axe both included: covers both ranged and melee display options.
What's In The Box
- Graze Custom (Kai) plastic runners (two shades of green, two shades of grey, white and black)
- Rifle
- Graze Axe
- Polycap set
- Foil sticker sheet for markings
- Instruction manual
Compatible Accessories
The Graze Custom (Kai) is a 1/144 HG kit. No display base is included with the kit. For posing options, pair it with a compatible 1/144 display stand:
Build Specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
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Grade: High Grade Iron-Blooded Orphans (HGIBO)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: Graze Custom (Kai)
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Faction: Tekkadan
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Timeline: Post Disaster
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Barcode: 4573102603838
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue required
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Paint Required: Optional
Perfect For
- Iron-Blooded Orphans fans building out the Tekkadan side of the series
- Builders who like field-modified, patched-together mecha designs over factory-clean ones
- Collectors pairing this with other HGIBO Graze variants for a full grunt-suit line-up
- Intermediate builders wanting a straightforward snap-fit with genuine colour separation
- Anyone after a melee-focused loadout with the Graze Axe as the display centrepiece
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
Independent build coverage for this specific kit is thin. A general search and a targeted look for community write-ups turned up retailer listings and general HGIBO Graze-line discussion, but no build reports specific to the Custom (Kai) variant. Nothing has surfaced to flag as a known issue, so take that as not yet documented rather than confirmed trouble-free.
Build Notes
Snap-fit assembly. No glue required for the standard build. Nippers recommended for clean part removal. Expect a 1-2 hour build. Action Base sold separately. Recommended age 15+.
Last updated: 12 August 2026 (AEST)