Bandai 1/144 HGUC RX-104FF Penelope
The Bandai 1/144 HGUC RX-104FF Penelope is the High Grade kit of the Earth Federation's most imposing mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash, piloted by Lane Aim in pursuit of the anti-Federation insurgent Mafty. The Penelope is the RX-104FF configuration — the Odysseus Gundam equipped with its Fixed Flight Unit, a massive atmospheric and space combat system that dramatically expands the suit's silhouette and firepower. At 1,280g and 1/144 scale, this is one of the largest and most visually commanding kits in the HGUC line, and it earns that presence on the shelf.
The kit transforms between the full Penelope configuration (Odysseus Gundam with Fixed Flight Unit attached) and the Odysseus Gundam alone, with the Fixed Flight Unit separating cleanly. Pre-moulded in white and gold, the colour separation is strong throughout and the kit includes a beam rifle and beam sabers.
The Penelope is best suited to intermediate builders who are comfortable with larger, more complex HG builds. The transformation mechanism and sheer part count make this a more involved build than a standard HGUC kit, but the snap-fit system keeps it accessible without glue. One thing worth knowing: some builders report slightly loose joints in certain areas due to the weight of the Fixed Flight Unit — a small amount of hobby cement on the joint pegs can resolve this if needed.
What Makes This Kit Special
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Transforming Fixed Flight Unit: The Fixed Flight Unit detaches cleanly to reveal the Odysseus Gundam beneath, giving you two distinct display configurations in a single kit.
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Commanding 1/144 Scale Presence: At 1,280g, the Penelope is one of the heaviest and most imposing kits in the HGUC line — the Fixed Flight Unit's large wing binders dominate any shelf it's placed on.
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Pre-Moulded White and Gold: The Penelope's distinctive white and gold colour scheme is delivered through pre-coloured runners with strong colour separation, requiring minimal paint for a display-ready result.
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Full Weapon Loadout: Beam rifle and beam sabers included, faithfully recreating the Penelope's armament from Hathaway's Flash.
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Movable Wing Binders: The large wing binder units on the Fixed Flight Unit are poseable, allowing dynamic flight-mode display configurations.
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Snap-Fit Construction: No glue required for standard assembly — the transformation and build are designed to be intuitive despite the kit's size and complexity.
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Hathaway's Flash Centrepiece: The Penelope is the primary antagonist mobile suit of Hathaway's Flash and the natural counterpart to the RX-105 Xi Gundam — essential for anyone building out that conflict.
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Intricate Panel Line Detail: The surface detail across both the Odysseus Gundam and Fixed Flight Unit rewards panel lining, with mechanical depth that photographs well for display builds.
What's In The Box
- Plastic runners for the RX-104FF Penelope (1/144 scale)
- Fixed Flight Unit (detachable)
- Odysseus Gundam inner mobile suit
- Beam Rifle
- Beam Sabers × 2
- Hand parts
- Marking stickers
- Instruction manual
Compatible Accessories
The Penelope is a 1/144 HG scale kit. Due to its size and weight, a sturdy Action Base is strongly recommended for flight-mode display:
Build Your Hathaway's Flash Collection
The Penelope and Xi Gundam are the two central mobile suits of Hathaway's Flash. Display them together for the complete conflict:
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Build Specifications
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Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash
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Grade: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: RX-104FF Penelope (Odysseus Gundam + Fixed Flight Unit)
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Pilot: Lane Aim
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Faction: Earth Federation Forces
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Weight: 1,280 g
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Barcode: 4573102582041
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SKU: 5058204
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Skill Level: Intermediate
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Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue required
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Timeline: Universal Century (U.C. 0105)
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Rating: 5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Perfect For
Intermediate builders who want one of the most visually commanding kits in the HGUC line and are comfortable with a larger, more involved build. Hathaway's Flash fans who want the Penelope to face off against the Xi Gundam on their shelf. Universal Century collectors building out the post-CCA timeline alongside Char's Counterattack and Unicorn kits. Builders who want a transforming kit with two distinct display configurations in a single purchase. Anyone who wants a large-format HG kit that genuinely dominates a shelf without stepping up to MG scale. Not recommended as a first HGUC kit due to the part count and weight of the Fixed Flight Unit.
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 HGUC RX-104FF Penelope transforms between the full Penelope configuration and the Odysseus Gundam, and is one of the largest and most imposing kits in the HGUC line.
The Bandai 1/144 HGUC RX-104FF Penelope is a snap-fit kit — no glue required for standard assembly. Due to the weight of the Fixed Flight Unit, an Action Base is strongly recommended for flight-mode display and is sold separately. Some builders report slightly loose joints under the weight of the Fixed Flight Unit — a small amount of hobby cement on joint pegs can resolve this if needed. Panel lining is recommended to bring out the surface detail.
Last updated: 10 April 2026 (AEST)