{"title":"HG Clean Finish Level-Up","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hguc-re-gz","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HGUC RGZ-91 Re-GZ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Zeta they could actually afford to build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeta Gundam was brilliant and hideously expensive, and its transformation mechanism was the worst offender. So the Federation built the RGZ-91 Re-GZ, short for Refined Gundam Zeta: the same basic idea with the costly transformation stripped out and replaced by a detachable Back Weapon System. Amuro Ray flies it early in Char's Counterattack before moving to the Nu Gundam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the practical, unglamorous answer to a beautiful machine, and that is exactly why people like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comfortable snap-fit High Grade. Sharply moulded in colour, polycap joints throughout, no glue or paint required. Part count is moderate and nothing is fiddly except the head, which one reviewer flagged as the trickiest section. Fine for a second or third build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B.W.S. is the whole point. Rather than the Zeta's built-in transformation, the Re-GZ docks with a separate Back Weapon System to become Space Fighter mode when it needs the speed, and detaches it when it needs to fight as a mobile suit. The kit does both. Beyond that: the saber racks on the backpack open to store the beam sabers, the grenade launchers on the left forearm slide out, and the beam rifle stows behind the shield when you have it in Space Fighter mode. Foil stickers are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Weapon System:\u003c\/strong\u003e a detachable unit that converts the Re-GZ to Space Fighter mode, in place of the Zeta's built-in transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpening saber racks:\u003c\/strong\u003e the backpack racks open so the beam sabers actually stow where they should.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding grenade launchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the launchers on the left forearm slide out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRifle stows behind the shield:\u003c\/strong\u003e a proper stowage solution for Space Fighter mode rather than leaving it loose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolycap articulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly poseable once built, without needing a stand to hold a basic pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGZ-91 Re-GZ parts, moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack Weapon System (B.W.S.) parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam sabers with backpack racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit. Space Fighter mode looks wrong sitting on a shelf, so if you plan to display it that way, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Char's Counterattack collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmuro moves from this to the Nu Gundam, so the natural next kit is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hguc-rx-93-nu-gundam-metallic-coating\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HGUC RX-93 Nu Gundam Metallic Coating\u003c\/a\u003e, in stock now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Neo Zeon side of the same film, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hguc-msn-03-jagd-quess-paraya-custom\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HGUC MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Quess Paraya Custom)\u003c\/a\u003e is also available, and in 1\/100 the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-nu-gundam-ver-ka\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG RX-93 Nu Gundam Ver. Ka\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RGZ-91 Re-GZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amuro Ray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Londo Bell, Earth Federation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal release:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 460 g, retail box 31 x 20 x 11.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (JAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102587787\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no, parts are moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e detachable Back Weapon System, opening saber racks, sliding grenade launchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Century collectors who want the machines that are not the hero unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who like a transformation handled by a separate module rather than folding armour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building the Char's Counterattack line-up properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZeta Gundam fans curious about the design that came out of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond or third-time builders wanting a kit with a few working gimmicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors after an Amuro display across two films\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did not find a repeated, independently confirmed fault with this kit. The one specific note worth passing on comes from a build review that flagged the head as the fiddliest part of the assembly, while describing the B.W.S. transformation itself as simple and concluding it is a kit you will not be disappointed by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be careful of when researching: there is a later Re-GZ variant sold as a separate release, and reviews of that version describe fit issues that do not apply to this kit. Check which one you are reading about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow down on the head assembly and dry-fit before seating parts. Decide early whether you are displaying it in mobile suit or Space Fighter mode, because the rifle stowage and shield arrangement differ between the two. Panel lining does a lot on the large grey surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife and sanding sticks. Expect around two hours. Recommended age 15 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLast updated: 5 August 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16169116074030,"sku":"5058778","price":44.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/GEA_Bandai_1144_HGUC_RGZ-91_Re-GZ_1.png?v=1721468972"},{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-gundam-00-gundam-dynames-gn-002","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Gundam 00 Gundam Dynames","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLockon Stratos never misses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Gundam 00 fan has a favourite Meister, and a lot of them pick Lockon. The GN-002 Gundam Dynames is Celestial Being's sniper, built to end a fight from a rooftop three kilometres away rather than wade into one. Green and white, deliberately unshowy, and carrying a rifle longer than its own legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2007 High Grade, and nearly twenty years on it is still the kit people name when they talk about the best sniper Gunpla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward snap-fit High Grade. Moulded in colour, no glue or paint required, low part count, and polycap joints throughout. Comfortable for a first or second build. The one thing worth budgeting time for is nub cleanup, since builders consistently mention the green plastic showing marks more than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GN Sniper Rifle is the centrepiece and it is properly thought through. It sets up on tripod support for a stable firing pose, and when you are not using it, it stows on the right shoulder armour. The yellow head antenna slides down to reveal the gun camera underneath, which is the detail that sells the sniper role. The GN shields fold to the front for guard mode. Foil stickers are included for detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTripod-supported GN Sniper Rifle:\u003c\/strong\u003e deploys on a tripod for a stable, in-character sniping stance rather than just being held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding gun camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e the yellow head antenna slides down to reveal the precision targeting camera underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRifle stows on the shoulder:\u003c\/strong\u003e mount the sniper rifle on the right shoulder armour when it is not deployed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoldable GN shields:\u003c\/strong\u003e swing forward into front guard mode for a defensive display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolycap articulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e plenty of joints, and a kit builders repeatedly describe as solid rather than floppy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN-002 Gundam Dynames parts, moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN Sniper Rifle with tripod support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoldable GN shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit. To get the Dynames up into a raised sniping pose rather than a flat-footed one, pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Gundam 00 collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Celestial Being at 1\/144, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg00-qant-quanta\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG00 QAN[T] (Quanta)\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepping up to Master Grade, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-00-raiser-celestial-being\"\u003eBandai MG 1\/100 00 Raiser\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-00-qantt-celestial-being-mobile-suit-gnt-0000\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG 00 Qan[T]\u003c\/a\u003e are both available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam 00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e GN-002 Gundam Dynames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockon Stratos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celestial Being\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anno Domini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal release:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 g, retail box 29.8 x 19 x 5.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (JAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102592330\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no, parts are moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e tripod-deployable sniper rifle, sliding gun camera, foldable GN shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam 00 fans who rate Lockon above the rest of the Meisters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders after a sniper kit that actually poses like a sniper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst or second-time builders wanting a solid, low-risk result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who like a green-and-white kit to break up a shelf of bright primaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building the four original Celestial Being Gundams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who prefer a kit that stays together over one with more gimmicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reputation here is genuinely good, and it comes from separate builder discussions rather than one thread. One builder calls it the most solid kit they have ever built regardless of grade, saying nothing pops off and it poses perfectly. Another rates it the best sniper-type kit available while noting the articulation is a little lacking against the newest releases, though not bad at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one consistent caveat is finishing work. A third discussion recommends expecting to clean parts up and colour some details in, and not expecting it to pull off the most extreme poses. That is fair for a 2007 kit and none of it is a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e take extra care with nub marks, since the green plastic shows them. Panel lining and a few hand-coloured details lift this kit more than most, because the base colour separation is fairly plain. Set the sniper rifle up on its tripod at least once, it is the pose the whole kit was designed around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife and sanding sticks, plus a fine marker or panel liner if you want to pick out details. Expect around an hour and a half. 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Sven Cal Bayang flies it for Phantom Pain, and the whole design reads as a covert-operations version of a suit you have seen a hundred times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2006 High Grade, and it is a good-looking kit that punches above its size on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward High Grade. Snap-fit, all parts moulded in colour, no glue or paint required. Low part count, no tricky sub-assemblies, and a comfortable evening's work. This is a fine kit for a first or second build, and the three manipulator options mean you can change the pose later without needing anything extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticulation is better than the 2006 date suggests. The waist turns a full 360 degrees, the hips are ball-jointed, the knees are double-jointed, and the ankles pivot forward and tilt sideways. The shoulder armour pivots out of the way so the arms are not fighting it, and the front and side skirt armour moves so the legs can actually travel. Three pairs of hands are included, so you can swap between holding weapons, a trigger-finger pose and open palms. A display base comes in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoir Striker pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wing unit that defines the suit, carrying the beam blades and linear guns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree pairs of hands:\u003c\/strong\u003e weapon-holding, trigger-fingers and open-palm manipulators all included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin \"Shorty\" Beam Rifles:\u003c\/strong\u003e a matched pair for a dual-wield pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-jointed knees and 360-degree waist:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuinely useful articulation for a kit of this age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay base included:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to buy a stand separately to get it airborne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoulded in colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e the black and grey scheme is in the plastic, so no painting needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrike Noir Gundam, parts moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoir Striker pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo \"Shorty\" Beam Rifles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Beam Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Twin Linear Guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocket Anchor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pairs of manipulators: weapon-holding, trigger-fingers, open-palm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking stickers and instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA display base is included with this kit, so you do not need to buy one to stand it up. If you want a second stand so the Strike Noir and another 1\/144 kit can share a scene, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard 1\/144 display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Cosmic Era collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are building the SEED shelf, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-zgmf-x20a-strike-freedom-gundam-revive\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam (Revive)\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock and sits at the same scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Cosmic Era in 1\/100, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-destiny-gundam\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG Destiny Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-force-impulse-gundam\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG Force Impulse Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e are both available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73: Stargazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e GAT-X105E+AQM\/E-X09S Strike Noir Gundam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sven Cal Bayang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phantom Pain, Earth Alliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal release:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360 g, retail box 31 x 19 x 7.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (JAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102582690\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no, parts are moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay base:\u003c\/strong\u003e included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noir Striker wing pack, three manipulator pairs, 360-degree waist, double-jointed knees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEED fans who want something off the main cast list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders after a black-and-grey kit to break up a shelf of primary colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst or second-time builders who want a good-looking result without a long build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who likes dual-wielding poses and swappable hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors building out the Strike variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a display base in the box rather than as an extra purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoulders are the thing to know about. One builder discussion of this exact kit rates the overall articulation as decent for its age but calls out the shoulder joints as a genuine low point. That is consistent with how the kit is built, since the arms hang off double-sided ball-and-socket shoulder joints and the Noir Striker pack adds weight behind them. If your shoulders end up loose, that is the design rather than a fault in your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that, no repeated defect came up in what I could find. This is a 2006 High Grade and it builds like one, which mostly means a lower part count and simpler engineering than a modern HG rather than anything going wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e if a shoulder joint will not hold the weight of a raised arm, a thin coat of clear nail polish on the ball joint, left to dry fully before you reassemble, tightens it back up. Use the included base rather than fighting the balance, especially with both rifles out. Panel lining does a lot on a black kit, so go lighter than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue and no paint required. Nippers and a hobby knife are enough, with sanding sticks handy since nub marks show clearly on black plastic. Expect around an hour and a half to two hours. Recommended age 15 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLast updated: 5 August 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16169164374062,"sku":"5058269","price":23.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/hg-strike-noir-gundam-01.webp?v=1759469876"},{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-reborns-gundam-1","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG 00 Reborns Gundam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRibbons Almark's own machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGundam 00 spends two seasons building up to the man behind everything, and when Ribbons Almark finally takes the field he does it in this. The Reborns Gundam is a variable mobile suit that folds between a flight-capable Gundam Mode and a Cannon Mode built around massed fire, and it is the machine Setsuna meets in the final battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth being clear about one thing, because the internet gets it wrong: this is not a 00 Gundam variant. It is Ribbons' personal design and it comes from a different lineage entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit, moulded in colour, no glue or paint needed, on polycap joints. The transformation is what lifts this above an ordinary High Grade build, and it also introduces a few quirks in how the arms and waist are put together. Fine for a builder with a few kits behind them; a first-timer would manage it but might find the arm assembly odd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo modes, both properly realised. Gundam Mode is the upright flight-capable form; Cannon Mode is the folded configuration built around the GN Fin Fangs and buster rifle. Weapons are the full final-battle set: a GN Buster Rifle, four large-type GN Fin Fangs, two large-type GN Beam Sabers, and a GN Shield whose sides slide open. Foil stickers are included for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine two-mode transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e switches between Gundam Mode and Cannon Mode using its own parts, not a swap set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour large-type GN Fin Fangs:\u003c\/strong\u003e oversized fangs that dominate the silhouette in Cannon Mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGN Shield with sliding sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shield opens out rather than sitting as one solid piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo large-type GN Beam Sabers:\u003c\/strong\u003e scaled up to match the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGN Buster Rifle:\u003c\/strong\u003e the primary weapon and the centrepiece of Cannon Mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCB-0000G\/C Reborns Gundam parts, moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN Buster Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour large-type GN Fin Fangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo large-type GN Beam Sabers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN Shield with sliding sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit. Cannon Mode in particular wants to be off the ground rather than resting on a shelf, so pair it with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Gundam 00 collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReborns exists to be fought, so its natural opposite number is Setsuna's machine. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg00-qant-quanta\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG00 QAN[T] (Quanta)\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock at the same scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Master Grade, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-00-raiser-celestial-being\"\u003eBandai MG 1\/100 00 Raiser\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-00-qantt-celestial-being-mobile-suit-gnt-0000\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG 00 Qan[T]\u003c\/a\u003e are both available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam 00, second season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e CB-0000G\/C Reborns Gundam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ribbons Almark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Innovators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anno Domini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal release:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 g, retail box 31 x 19 x 7.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (JAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102579348\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no, parts are moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gundam Mode to Cannon Mode transformation, sliding GN Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam 00 fans building the final battle rather than the hero side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a transforming kit at High Grade money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors after an antagonist machine with real shelf presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who likes fin funnel and fang layouts on display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders with a few kits behind them who want something with a gimmick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors completing the Innovators side of the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformation is the reason to buy this kit and also the source of its compromises, which is a fair trade but worth knowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo separate build reviews land on the same point from different angles. One notes the arms are put together strangely because of the transformation gimmick, and that the waist bends but does not really turn. The other lists seamlines as a con and adds the awkward detail that filling and sealing them would hinder the transformation, so you cannot have both a seamless finish and a working gimmick. Against that, a builder six kits into the hobby reported genuinely enjoying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo: a good-looking transforming kit with an odd arm assembly, a restricted waist, and visible seams you have to live with if you want it to fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e decide upfront whether you care more about a clean finish or a working transformation, because you cannot fully have both. If you are displaying it permanently in one mode, you can fill the seams for that mode and accept the kit stops folding. Work the arms slowly the first time, since the assembly is not intuitive. A stand helps a lot in Cannon Mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife and sanding sticks. Expect around two hours. 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The GAT-X303 Aegis is one of the five original prototypes stolen at the start of SEED, and its real trick isn't the beam rifle or the claws, it's the airframe underneath: the Aegis converts into a Mobile Armor with two distinct sub-modes, opening up a whole different way to fight than any of its sister Gundams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2011 remastered High Grade, recoloured to match the Blu-ray release for the 10th anniversary of Gundam SEED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit, moulded in colour, no glue required. The transformation adds a bit more assembly logic to track than a fixed-mode HG, but nothing here is genuinely hard. A solid choice for a builder with one or two kits behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformation is the whole story. In Mobile Suit mode the Aegis fights conventionally with a beam rifle, shield and a beam saber built into each limb. Converting to Mobile Armor gives you two distinct configurations: Cruise Mode for speed and long-range travel, and Attack Mode, where the Scylla energy cannon hidden in the chest becomes usable and the four claws rearrange to grapple a target before the cannon fires. Twin head-mounted CIWS round out the loadout. A stand adapter is included, and the kit is built to be compatible with a Bandai Action Base 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine MS-to-MA transformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e converts fully between Mobile Suit and Mobile Armor, not a partial pose change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo distinct Mobile Armor sub-modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cruise for speed, Attack for combat, each a different configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScylla chest cannon:\u003c\/strong\u003e hidden in Mobile Suit mode, exposed and usable once the Aegis converts to Attack Mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRearranging claws:\u003c\/strong\u003e the four limb claws reposition between modes rather than staying fixed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam saber built into each limb:\u003c\/strong\u003e close-combat weapons integrated into the frame itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10th anniversary remastered colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to the Blu-ray release rather than the original 2002 colourway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGAT-X303 Aegis Gundam parts, moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand adapter for Bandai Action Base 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit, but a mounting adaptor is, built specifically for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 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SEED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG), Remaster edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athrun Zala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZAFT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmic Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal release:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2011 (remaster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290 g, retail box 30 x 19 x 6.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (JAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102603623\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no, parts are moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS-to-MA transformation with Cruise and Attack modes, Scylla chest cannon, rearranging claws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEED fans who want Athrun's first Gundam before he moves to the Justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who enjoy a real transformation gimmick over a fixed-mode kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors after the anniversary remastered colours rather than the original release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a Mobile Armor mode without stepping up to a bigger kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond or third-time builders wanting a bit more mechanical complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic Era collectors filling out the original five prototypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI did not find a repeated, independently confirmed build fault specific to this remaster. What's worth flagging instead is a naming trap: reviews and listings for the original 2002-era Aegis Gundam, the redesigned Aegis Gundam Redux, and this 2011 Blu-ray-colour remaster all circulate under similar names online. If you're comparing prices or reviews, check which release you're actually looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that, this is a well-regarded HG from a kit generation that generally holds up, with the transformation as the standout feature rather than a source of complaints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e work through the Mobile Suit to Mobile Armor conversion slowly the first time, since it's easy to force a joint before you've found the right sequence. The Scylla cannon panel only opens properly in Attack Mode, so don't force it open while still in Mobile Suit configuration. Panel lining picks out the moulded detail nicely, since the remastered colours are fairly flat on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife and sanding sticks. Expect around an hour to an hour and a half. 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First piloted by Fezarl Ezelcant and later by Zeheart Galette, it's a genuine hybrid: Gundam-type proportions carrying Vagan-derived weapons and internals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Gundam AGE collectors, the Legilis is the moment the show's two design languages properly collide, and this HG kit gives it interchangeable Vagan and Gundam-style eyes so you can display it either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a High Grade kit rated for intermediate builders. It's an easy build over an evening, with a low part count and no cement or paint needed for a clean finish. The main thing to take slowly is the shield, which houses the Legilis Bits remote-weapon gimmick and has a few more steps than a standard shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Legilis carries the Vagan armament set: a chest-mounted Beam Buster, two beam sabers, and a shield that houses the generator for its Legilis Bits remote weapons, recreated on the kit with a shooting-bits gimmick. Interchangeable eye parts let you switch between the Vagan look and a more traditional Gundam-style visor. Colour separation covers the white, blue, red and yellow scheme without needing paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Kit Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Vagan Gundam-type:\u003c\/strong\u003e the only kit in the HG AGE lineup that represents the Vagan's own take on Gundam-type design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Vagan and Gundam eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap the eye parts to display either look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegilis Bits shield gimmick:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shield houses the generator for the Legilis Bits remote weapons, recreated with a shooting-bits display option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest-mounted Beam Buster:\u003c\/strong\u003e a distinct silhouette compared to the arm or backpack-mounted beam weapons on most Gundam AGE kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-fit, no tools needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cement and no paint required for a clean finish straight off the runner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegilis plastic runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam Buster (chest-mounted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo beam sabers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield with Legilis Bits shooting gimmick parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable Vagan and Gundam-style eye parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolycap set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit. For dynamic Beam Buster and Legilis Bits poses, pair the HG Gundam Legilis with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 scale display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Advanced Generation collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight now the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-gundam-age-2-dark-hound\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock alongside the Legilis. Check back for further Advanced Generation restocks as the rest of the AGE lineup cycles back through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam AGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e xvm-fzc Gundam Legilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fezarl Ezelcant, later Zeheart Galette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vagan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced Generation (AG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280g (retail box 30 x 19 x 6.8cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102603708\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable Vagan\/Gundam eyes, Legilis Bits shield gimmick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam AGE collectors building out the Vagan side of the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a kit with a genuinely different silhouette from the AGE-1 and AGE-2 lineage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants both the Vagan and Gundam-style look from a single kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHG builders looking for a quick, low-fuss evening build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors building alongside the in-stock MG AGE-2 Dark Hound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent build coverage of this kit is thin, this is an older, less-discussed release and recent reviewer activity is limited. One reviewer flags the waist as having close to zero side articulation, which is a design trait of this particular kit rather than a build fault, and notes some panel colour applications rely on stickers rather than moulded plastic. Beyond that, no wider pattern of build issues turned up across the sources checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The shield's shooting-bits gimmick has a few small parts, so work over a tray to avoid losing anything. 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It's a distinctive kit on the shelf: where most Cosmic Era kits lean white and primary colours, the Gold Frame line goes black with gold trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBandai rates this kit Skill Level 2, the same easy-to-complete band most modern HGs sit in. It's a snap-fit build with no cement needed, and the colour separation is handled at the runner level so the black-and-gold look doesn't need painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe backpack unfolds into the twin Maga no Ikutachi wings for flight-mode posing, and the Maga no Shirahoko spears extend on wire for a launching-attack display. The Torikelos Kai shield doubles as a mount for a detachable beam saber, and the Tsumuha no Tachi claw folds out for close-quarters poses. No LED, no lighting gimmick, this is a straight articulation-and-transformation HG build.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Kit Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaga no Ikutachi wings:\u003c\/strong\u003e the backpack unfolds into a distinctive twin-wing flight mode for dynamic aerial poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotsuka no Tachi claw:\u003c\/strong\u003e the signature close-combat weapon folds out from the forearm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaga no Shirahoko spears:\u003c\/strong\u003e extend on wire to recreate the mobile suit's launching-attack gimmick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack and gold colour separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e moulded at the runner level, no painting needed to get the look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorikelos Kai shield with beam saber mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles as both defence and a weapon-carry point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmatsu Mina black and gold runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorikelos Kai shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable beam saber (clear part)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotsuka no Tachi claw (forearm-mounted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaga no Shirahoko spears with wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat hands and grip hands (left and right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit. For flight-mode and wing-deployed poses, pair the Amatsu Mina with one of these in-stock 1\/144 display stands:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-1-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 1 - Universal Gunpla Display Stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-5-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 5 - Compact 1\/144 Gunpla Display Stand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Cosmic Era Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo other Astray Gold Frame kits are in stock right now, so here's the rest of the Cosmic Era shelf while you wait:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-destiny-gundam\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG Destiny Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-zgmf-x20a-strike-freedom-gundam-revive\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Strike Freedom Gundam (Revive)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e MBF-P01-Re2 Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rondo Gina Sahaku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent (Serpent Tail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmic Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102575913\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate (Bandai Skill Level 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders after a mobile suit that stands out from the usual white-and-primary Cosmic Era colour schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstray line fans who want the Gold Frame's transforming wing and claw gimmicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders comfortable with wire-mounted parts (the Shirahoko spears)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building a black-and-gold display piece without needing to paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want HG-level detail with genuine transformation gimmicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFast Australian Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame Day Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock and ready to ship Australia-wide from Mecha Express. The HG 1\/144 Amatsu Mina carries the transforming Maga no Ikutachi wings, Totsuka no Tachi claw, and the full black-and-gold colour separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Watch For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral reception on this kit is positive and searches did not turn up a repeated, corroborated fault. One isolated build report described unusually fragile parts requiring super glue for multiple breaks, but this reads as an outlier rather than a pattern, most other accounts describe a straightforward assembly with good results, particularly when panel lining is used to bring out the gold trim. Handle the wire-mounted Maga no Shirahoko spears with a bit of care during posing since wire-mount parts are inherently more delicate than solid plastic joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panel line the black and gold panels separately with different coloured markers to keep the trim crisp. Test the backpack's wing-unfold mechanism gently the first few times before posing it fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuild Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit assembly. No glue required. Standard Gunpla tools (nippers, hobby knife) are enough to get through this kit. No paint required to match the on-screen look. Expect a 3-5 hour build. Action Base sold separately. Recommended age 15+.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: 11 August 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16169193046062,"sku":"5057591","price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/GEABandai1144HGGundamAstrayGoldFrameAmatsuMina1.png?v=1717692463"},{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hguc-rx-78-gp-02a-gundam","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HGUC RX-78 GP02A Gundam","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBig enough that Bandai put a stand in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RX-78GP02A \"Physalis\" was built for one job, and the Earth Federation armoured it to survive doing that job. What you get is a mobile suit that is mostly shoulder binder and shield, and at 1\/144 it still ends up one of the widest, heaviest things on an HG shelf. Anavel Gato steals it during the Torrington raid and the rest of Stardust Memory happens because of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandai included a display stand with this one, which tells you most of what you need to know about how it balances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple snap-fit High Grade. Parts are moulded in colour, no glue and no paint needed, and the part count is low. The size makes it feel like more of an event than it is to build. Comfortable for a beginner, and a good pick if you want a big result without a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with the full loadout from the OVA, including the giant atomic bazooka and the very thick shield. The display stand in the box holds the GP02A as though it is floating in space, and it has a second attachment point so a GP01 can be mounted alongside it to recreate the beam sabre duel from the series. Articulation uses polycapped joints, and alternate hand parts and beam sabre effect parts are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay stand included:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the kit in a floating space pose, which matters more here than on most HGs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-suit stand attachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e a second mount lets you add a GP01 for the beam sabre duel display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull OVA loadout:\u003c\/strong\u003e the giant atomic bazooka and the oversized shield are both in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam sabre effect parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e included for the duel pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternate hand parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap hands for weapon-holding or open poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious 1\/144 bulk:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the widest silhouettes you can put on a High Grade shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRX-78GP02A parts, moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtomic bazooka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam sabre with effect parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternate hand parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand with second attachment point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking stickers and instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA display stand is included, and you will want it. If you are building a wider 1\/144 scene, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard 1\/144 display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Stardust Memory collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the obvious one. The included stand has a second mount specifically so a GP01 can be posed against it, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/1-144-hguc-rx-78-gp01fb-gundam-gp01fb-e-f-s-f-prototype-multipurpose-mobile-suit\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HGUC RX-78 GP01Fb\u003c\/a\u003e is in stock now. Buy the pair and the duel display is built into the kit you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Universal Century in 1\/144, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hguc-ms-09-dom-ms09-r-rick-dom\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HGUC MS-09 Dom \/ MS09-R Rick Dom\u003c\/a\u003e is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e RX-78GP02A Gundam \"Physalis\", E.F.S.F. prototype attack use mobile suit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anavel Gato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-universe height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-universe armour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luna Titanium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmaments:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60mm Vulcan, beam sabre, atomic bazooka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal release:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 470 g, retail box 31.5 x 20.3 x 8.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (JAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102557193\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e no, parts are moulded in colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay base:\u003c\/strong\u003e included, with a second mount for a GP01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want maximum shelf presence for a High Grade budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building the Gundam Development Project units in 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners after a simple build with a big finished result\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who want to recreate the Gato and Kou duel on one base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Century fans filling the 0083 gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who like a kit that ships with its own stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield is heavy, and that is the one thing that comes up about this kit. A detailed builder review of it puts it plainly: try to stand the model off the base while it is holding the shield and it will fall over. That is exactly why Bandai bundled the display stand, and it is not a defect in your particular box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it as a design characteristic and plan around it. On the stand it looks excellent. Free-standing with the full loadout on, it will fight you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the included stand as the default display rather than the fallback. If you want it free-standing, leave the bazooka off and spread the feet wide. Panel lining the shield and shoulder binders adds a lot, since those large flat panels are where the detail otherwise disappears at this scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue and no paint required. Nippers and a hobby knife will do it, with sanding sticks for nub cleanup on the white armour. Expect around an hour to an hour and a half. 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The Quanta is the most advanced Gundam in the Anno Domini timeline, and this kit captures its signature quantum burst design with clear green AFS blade material, a working bit gimmick, and a custom display stand included in the box. If you're building out a Gundam 00 lineup, this is the centrepiece it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe HG00 QAN[T] includes a fully recreated bit gimmick with the GN Sword V configurable in both Buster Sword and Buster Rifle modes, plus a custom display stand for dynamic posing options.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed for beginner to intermediate builders. Clear parts are used throughout for the eyes, head sensors, chest, elbows, and knee lenses, giving the finished model a premium look straight out of the box without any painting. The swing action gimmick in the joints delivers a wide range of movement for posing, and the GN Shield attaches to the shoulder with solid articulation. A clean, rewarding build with strong visual payoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Kit Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGN Sword V Bit Gimmick:\u003c\/strong\u003e The sword bits combine to form the GN Sword V, fully configurable between Buster Sword and Buster Rifle modes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Green AFS Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade is moulded in clear green AFS safety material for an accurate, luminous finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtensive Clear Part Detailing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear parts used for the eyes, head sensors, chest, elbow, and knee lenses throughout the kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Display Stand Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated display stand is included in the box for dynamic posing options without purchasing separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGN Shield Shoulder Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e The GN Shield attaches to the shoulder and articulates for accurate posing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing Action Gimmick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joint swing action delivers a wide range of movement for expressive display poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Colour Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parts moulded in accurate colours throughout, minimising the need for painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN Sword V (Buster Sword mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN Sword V (Buster Rifle mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGN Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom display stand (x1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunner x5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil sticker (x1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Display Stands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1\/144 HG scale kit. A custom display stand is included in the box. Additional compatible action bases include the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-no-2\"\u003eBandai Action Base No.2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-no-3\"\u003eBandai Action Base No.3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-5-compact-display-stand-for-1-144-gunpla\"\u003eBandai Action Base 5\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-6-display-stand-for-30mm-small-scale-kits\"\u003eBandai Action Base 6\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-7-clear-transparent-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 7\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Gundam 00 Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand your Anno Domini lineup with other kits from the \u003cem\u003eGundam 00\u003c\/em\u003e series available at Mecha Express:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-gn-0000-gundam-00-gundam\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG GN-0000 Gundam 00 Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-00-gundam-seven-sword-g\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG 00 Gundam Seven Sword\/G\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-00-reborns-gundam\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG 00 Reborns Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-00-raphael\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG 00 Gundam 00 Raphael\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-gundam-00-gundam-dynames\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Gundam 00 Gundam Dynames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-00-arche-gundam\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG 00 Arche Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gundam-decal-no-86-hg-00-qan-t\"\u003eGundam Decal No.86 HG 00 QAN[T]\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Grade 00 (HG00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Suit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGNT-0000 QAN[T] (Quanta)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetsuna F. Seiei\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCelestial Being\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBandai Spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4573102587848\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5058784\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner to Intermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom display stand included in box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam 00 fans who want the movie's lead Gundam as the centrepiece of their Anno Domini shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner to intermediate builders looking for a rewarding HG build with strong visual payoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who appreciate clear part detailing and a working weapon gimmick without complex assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a display-ready kit with a stand included straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone completing a full Celestial Being mobile suit lineup from the 00 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilder Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe HG00 QAN[T] is a satisfying build with more gimmicks than you'd expect from a 2010 High Grade. The display stand inclusion tells you something: Bandai knew the weapon configurations needed support. A few issues are worth addressing during the build rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Camera Stickers (Most Common Finishing Complaint):\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue camera sensors on the head, including the side cameras and forehead sensor, come as flat stickers rather than colour-separated parts. They cover curved surfaces and do not sit flush, which becomes obvious once the kit is finished. The community consensus is to skip them entirely. Use a blue Gundam marker applied by brush to fill the recessed sensor areas instead. It takes a few minutes and looks significantly cleaner. The GN condenser gems on the body also use stickers. Painting these with clear green acrylic gives a far better result than the black stickers included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Armour Popping Off (Most Common Assembly Issue):\u003c\/strong\u003e The hand armour is a two-piece clamshell that clips around the hand unit. Under the weight of the GN Sword V in Buster Sword mode, the outer hand armour piece flexes and pops off repeatedly. The fix is straightforward and should be done during the build: apply a small amount of Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to the inner contact edges of the hand armour halves and allow them to set fully before attaching the hand to the arm. This permanently bonds the two halves and solves the problem. It does not affect posing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinder Connection to Backpack:\u003c\/strong\u003e When all seven sword bits are removed from the GN Sword Binder for separate display, the Binder can be pegged to the rear GN Drive on the backpack. There is no actual locking connection, though. It just sits there. In this configuration it also blocks head movement entirely. For display, either leave the sword bits on the Binder or use the included stand to keep the Binder off the kit altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGN Sword V Buster Rifle Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e In rifle mode, the forward brace does not connect to the forearm at all. It floats near the arm without clipping in. The mode looks unconvincing in person and is not stable for long-term display in this configuration. The Buster Sword mode is the better display option and the arm notch actually helps lock the blade in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElbow Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e The forearm features a sword-lock notch that houses the GN Sword V blade. The trade-off is the removal of a polycap socket in the elbow. The elbow bend maxes out at about 90 degrees. This is a deliberate design decision, not a defect, but it limits dramatic posing angles with the arms. Plan your display pose with this in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeam Lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is 2010-era tooling and some seam lines are present, particularly on the upper arms and legs. For a panel-lined straight build these are minor. If you are painting, apply Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to the seams, allow them to meld, and sand flat before priming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability Rating: 7\/10.\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit is back-heavy with the Binder attached and left-heavy in a weapon-bearing pose. The included stand is there for a reason and handles both configurations well. For long-term display holding the Buster Rifle or Buster Sword, use the stand. Unequipped in a neutral pose, the kit stands without assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fixes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint the head camera sensors and GN condenser gems rather than using the stickers. Cement the hand armour halves together during the build to prevent popping under weapon weight. Use the included display stand for any weapon-holding pose. The binder-to-backpack connection is loose by design — plan your display configuration before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast Australian Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame Day Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock and ready to ship Australia-wide from Mecha Express. The HG00 1\/144 QAN[T] (Quanta) is a Bandai Spirits High Grade kit from Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, featuring the GN Sword V bit gimmick and a custom display stand included in the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnap-fit assembly, no glue required. Minimal paint needed thanks to excellent colour separation and extensive clear part detailing. Custom display stand included. 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It's the definitive 1\/144 scale version of the Vanadis Institute's prototype Gundam that started the Witch from Mercury story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes approximately 250 parts and features snap-fit construction with no glue required. HLJ's own listing rates it Skill Level 1 (\"very easy to complete\"), and it seldom needs cement or paint, matching the Assembly Points badge on this page. A straightforward, accessible build for newer Gunpla builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe build centres on the sleek, high-mobility design optimised for speed and manoeuvrability. You get the beam rifle, dual beam sabers, and shield that converts into beam cannon mode. The colour separation delivers the Lfrith's white, pink and grey scheme with minimal painting needed. The engineering features articulated joints throughout for dynamic action poses and the shield transformation mechanism that switches between defensive and offensive configurations. The kit represents the Lfrith as it appears in the prologue episode of The Witch from Mercury.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Kit Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrologue Mobile Suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elnora Samaya's Gundam from The Witch from Mercury prologue episode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Mobility Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sleek proportions reflect the Lfrith's speed-focused configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConvertible Shield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shield transforms into beam cannon mode for offensive capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGUND-Format System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represents the prototype Gundam that introduced GUND technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Weapon Arsenal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beam rifle, dual beam sabers, and convertible shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Articulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Articulated joints support dynamic high-speed combat poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanadis Institute Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prototype Gundam that preceded the Aerial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-Fit Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e No glue required for assembly, parts snap together securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHG XVX-016 Gundam Lfrith plastic parts (approximately 250 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x beam sabers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield (converts to beam cannon mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple pairs of manipulator hands (weapon holding, open palm, fists)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay your Gundam Lfrith with these Action Bases designed for 1\/144 scale High Grade kits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2, Display Stand for 1\/144 Scale Gunpla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-5-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 5, Compact Display Stand for 1\/144 Gunpla\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e XVX-016 Gundam Lfrith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elnora Samaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanadis Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ad Stella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290g (retail box 30 x 19 x 6.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102629449\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 (Very Easy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-fit construction, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e No polycaps, C-clip hinge ankle joints throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginner builders who want the prologue Gundam from The Witch from Mercury. The straightforward assembly makes it an accessible entry point for newer Gunpla builders. Witch from Mercury fans who want Elnora Samaya's mobile suit that started the series story. Builders who appreciate high-mobility designs with sleek proportions. The convertible shield adds a weapon transformation gimmick beyond standard beam rifle and saber loadouts. Best suited for builders who want to understand the Lfrith's connection to the Aerial and the GUND-Format system's origins in the Witch from Mercury timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame Day Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDispatched from Brisbane. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Watch For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the debut kit for the Ad Stella timeline, the Lfrith has extensive community data that's highly consistent. This is a solid kit with modern engineering, but there are a few quirks worth knowing to get the best results from your build and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ankle Wobble (Most Common Issue):\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the kit lacks traditional ball-jointed feet and uses a hinge-only system, the Lfrith has almost zero side-to-side (lateral) ankle tilt. This makes it difficult to stand in wide heroic poses on a flat shelf without the feet lifting, leading to the kit sliding or tipping over. This is the most commonly reported issue. The community-standard solution is to display the Lfrith on an Action Base 2 or 5, which the kit was designed with in mind. For ground display, apply a tiny amount of Teflon tape or a thin layer of clear nail polish to the ankle hinge pins to increase friction and help the kit hold its weight better when the feet aren't perfectly flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC-Hinge Ankle Joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit uses no polycaps. The feet connect via a C-clip hinge. If you rotate the foot past its intended stop point, you can easily stretch or snap the C-clip, which is a difficult part to repair without cement. Be gentle with the ankle articulation and don't force the foot beyond its natural range of motion. Test the movement gently before applying full pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Torso Crunch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the HG Aerial, the Lfrith's torso is largely a 360-degree swivel only. It has very little forward or backward abdominal crunch, which restricts more dynamic lunging poses. This is a design limitation rather than a defect. The kit is optimised for upright high-mobility poses rather than extreme action stances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield Segment Gimmick:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Compo GUND-BIT Shield is made of seven individual bit-staves. While they lock in well, the slot-and-tab connections can be tight. Forcing them together can stress the white plastic, leading to white stress marks on the pink frame parts. Take your time assembling the shield segments and don't force anything that doesn't want to go together smoothly. If a connection is too tight, sand the tab slightly before inserting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnee Joint Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The internal knee joint piece looks nearly identical upside down. If forced in incorrectly, it can jam the leg articulation and require prying that may damage the outer armour. Pay close attention to the instruction manual during knee assembly and make sure the joint is oriented correctly before pressing it in. Test the articulation before closing the armour panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Scarcity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit only includes two closed fists. Because the inner frame is a unique lavender-tinged grey plastic, you cannot easily swap in open hands from other HG kits without a noticeable colour mismatch. If you want additional hand options, you'll need to pick up an aftermarket hand set or paint the hands to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Mould Detail Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The chest piece uses a special in-mould decoration. Do not use harsh solvents like high-strength lacquer thinner near this piece, or you risk melting the pre-printed pattern. Stick to mild panel lining products and avoid aggressive cleaning near the chest detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability Rating: 7\/10 (Ground) \/ 10\/10 (Action Base).\u003c\/strong\u003e On its own feet, the kit is a bit restricted due to the ankle limitations, but it's one of the most balanced kits for aerial posing. The Lfrith truly shines when displayed in the air on an Action Base, which is how it was designed to be shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display on an Action Base 2 or 5 for best results. For ground display, apply Teflon tape or clear nail polish to ankle hinge pins for better friction. Be gentle with the C-clip ankle joints and don't force them past their range. Take your time with the shield segment assembly to avoid stress marks. Protect the in-mould chest detail from harsh solvents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuild Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit plastic model kit requiring no glue for assembly. No polycaps used. C-clip hinge joints throughout, so handle ankle articulation gently. Foil stickers and marking decals included for enhanced detail. Panel lining and topcoat recommended for best results. Nippers required for part removal from runners. Action Base sold separately and recommended for display, particularly for aerial or wide-stance poses given the ankle joint's limited lateral tilt. Recommended age 15+ (no specific age rating published for this SKU).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: 21 August 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43299297034482,"sku":"5062944","price":25.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/products\/gundam-lfrith-01.jpg?v=1717692581"},{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-infinite-justice-gundam-type-ii-gundam-seed-freedom","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Infinite Justice Gundam Type II","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthrun's redemption mech, the SEED Freedom upgrade of the original Infinite Justice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Infinite Justice Gundam Type II is Athrun Zala's mobile suit in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, the 2024 film that closes the Cosmic Era. Built around the same lineage as the original ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice from SEED Destiny, the Type II carries Athrun's redesigned silhouette into the climactic battles alongside Kira Yamato's Mighty Strike Freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is for SEED Freedom collectors who want the Athrun half of the Kira-Athrun pair, and for builders who want to see what Bandai has done with the latest SEED Action System inside an HG frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHG 1\/144 snap-fit with the new SEED Action System internal structure. Bandai rate it age 8 and over. Mecha Express tags it both beginner and intermediate. The kit carries more parts and articulation than a basic HG, but the SEED Action System is engineered to be intuitive once the manual is followed. Expect 3 to 4 hours at a relaxed pace for a clean snap, longer if you panel line or apply the lead-wire anchor stickers carefully. No glue. No paint required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headline is the SEED Action System: a specialised internal structure designed to hold the film's iconic poses, with a pivot axis added to the legs for the graceful leg flexibility seen in the SEED Freedom action scenes. The backpack carries four individually movable wings with beam effect parts on each, and the whole pack detaches for solo display. Silver parts use a Real Metallic Gloss Injection material for a built-in metallic finish without paint. The beam shield houses a beam boomerang that removes for hand display, and a lead wire is included to replicate the anchor's launching state. Head-mounted effect parts let you push the action customisation further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEED Action System.\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialised internal frame engineered to hold the film's iconic SEED poses, including leg pivot axes for the graceful articulation seen on screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour individually movable wings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each backpack wing moves independently and ships with a beam effect part. The pack detaches for solo display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Metallic Gloss Injection silver parts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in metallic finish on the silver detailing, no paint needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam boomerang gimmick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stored inside the beam shield, removable to hold in hand for the film-accurate throw pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead wire for the anchor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reproduces the launching-anchor pose with a flexible wire connecting the anchor to the suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead effect parts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attachable head detail for SEED-mode action poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunners for the Infinite Justice Gundam Type II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Beam Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Beam Sabers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Beam Shield (with beam boomerang inside, removable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Effect Parts set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard HG hand parts set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Lead Wire (for anchor launching pose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible kits and accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mobile suit kit, not an accessory. The Infinite Justice Type II uses the standard 3 mm back-mount socket, so it pairs with the standard Bandai action base system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo display base is included with the kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e For dynamic poses or for displaying the detached backpack solo, pair the Infinite Justice Type II with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand. SEED Action System poses generally need a base because the kit's leg pivot axes don't always hold the centre of gravity unsupported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your SEED Freedom collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese in-stock SEED Freedom kits at Mecha Express pair well with the Infinite Justice Type II:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-mighty-strike-freedom-gundam-gundam-seed-freedom\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e. Kira Yamato's true final suit, the natural pair with Athrun's Infinite Justice Type II for a SEED Freedom hero-shelf display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-lightning-buster-gundam-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Lightning Buster Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e. Dearka Elsman's SEED Freedom suit. Completes the Kira-Athrun-Dearka trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-hg-rising-freedom-gundam\"\u003eBandai HG Rising Freedom Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e. Kira's earlier SEED Freedom suit, sets the visual lineage that leads to the Mighty Strike Freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG (High Grade), HGCE #251\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinite Justice Gundam Type II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athrun Zala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZAFT (Compass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420 g (in retail box, 300 × 190 × 85 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102666925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mecha Express tags it beginner and intermediate, Bandai rate it age 8 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (silver parts use Real Metallic Gloss Injection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEED Action System internal structure, four movable backpack wings with effect parts, detachable backpack, beam boomerang gimmick in beam shield, lead wire for anchor pose, head effect parts, Real Metallic Gloss Injection silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEED Freedom collectors building the Kira-Athrun hero pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthrun Zala fans completing the Infinite Justice lineage from SEED Destiny through to SEED Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want to try the new SEED Action System frame in HG form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and intermediate HG builders ready for a kit with more articulation gimmicks than a basic HG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic Era collectors who want premium HGs with metallic injection silver parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched same day from our Brisbane warehouse if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent reviews flag the SEED Freedom HG range as carrying a higher price point than older HGs, but the SEED Action System and Real Metallic Gloss Injection finish justify the step up. No significant build weaknesses flagged on the Type II specifically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e A black or dark grey panel line marker brings out the angular armour seams without dirtying the silver injection panels. The lead wire for the anchor pose reads better with a careful matte coat to take the wire's sheen down. The beam boomerang reads well displayed in flight against the kit's body rather than just held in hand. The backpack wings can sag slightly with the full beam effect parts attached, so an Action Base helps the kit hold its display posture cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue required for the standard build, this is snap-fit. A basic Gunpla tool kit (sharp side cutters or nippers, a hobby knife for clean-up, a panel line marker) is recommended though not essential. Allow 3 to 4 hours total build time at a relaxed pace, longer if you panel line, apply the sticker sheet, or set up the lead-wire anchor pose carefully. Recommended age 8 and over per the Bandai box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: 23 June 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45184820773106,"sku":"5066692","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-hg-infinite-justice-type-ii-front-sq.jpg?v=1788495983"},{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-duel-blitz-gundam-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Duel Blitz Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYzak Joule's SEED Freedom mech, the Duel armoured up with Blitz attachments and a launching Gleipnir claw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe HG Duel Blitz Gundam is Yzak Joule's mobile suit in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, a fusion of the original Duel Gundam frame with Blitz-inspired arm armaments and a removable Assault Shroud over-armour. Yzak fields it across the film's battles, and the kit captures both the full armoured silhouette and the underlying stripped-down Duel frame underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is for SEED Destiny \/ SEED Freedom collectors who want Yzak's return on the shelf, and for builders who want the signature launching Gleipnir claw gimmick reproduced with a lead wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHG 1\/144 snap-fit with the SEED Action System internal structure. Bandai rate it age 8 and over. Mecha Express tags it both beginner and intermediate. The kit's removable Assault Shroud means you essentially build two displayable configurations from one kit, which adds time without adding difficulty. Expect 3 to 4 hours at a relaxed pace for a clean snap, longer if you set up the Gleipnir lead-wire injection pose carefully. No glue. No paint required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SEED Action System hip joints are the standout: the connecting shafts on both legs can move separately left, right, and slide up and down, opening up bold action poses that standard HG hip joints can't hold. The Assault Shroud over-armour covers the entire body and removes cleanly to reveal the Duel frame underneath, giving two distinct display modes from the same kit. The left arm carries the Gleipnir grapple, which ships with a lead wire to reproduce the launching state and a base to support the claw mid-flight. The right arm mounts the Lancer Dart, which can be detached and used as a handheld weapon. The kit is moulded in colour, no painting required for screen-accurate finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Assault Shroud over-armour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two displayable configurations from one kit, armoured and stripped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGleipnir launching gimmick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead wire connects the Gleipnir claw to the arm for the in-film injection pose, with an included base to support the launched claw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable Lancer Dart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts on the right arm as standard, removes for handheld combat poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEED Action System hip joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-axis hip mobility (lateral, slide, and rotation) for bold action poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoulded in colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e No paint required to get the screen-accurate look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunners for the Duel Blitz Gundam (with removable Assault Shroud parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Gleipnir (with lead wire connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Gleipnir base (supports the launched-claw pose)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Lancer Dart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Beam Sabers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Lead Wire (for Gleipnir injection state)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard HG hand parts set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible kits and accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mobile suit kit, not an accessory. The Duel Blitz uses the standard 3 mm back-mount socket, so it pairs with the standard Bandai action base system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo display base is included with the kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Gleipnir base supports only the launched claw, not the suit itself). For dynamic SEED Action System poses, pair the Duel Blitz with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand. The Assault Shroud parts also benefit from a second base if you want to display the stripped frame alongside the armoured configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your SEED Freedom collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese in-stock SEED Freedom kits at Mecha Express pair well with the Duel Blitz:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-mighty-strike-freedom-gundam-gundam-seed-freedom\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e. Kira Yamato's final SEED Freedom hero suit, the natural shelf-mate for Yzak's Duel Blitz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-lightning-buster-gundam-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Lightning Buster Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e. Dearka Elsman's SEED Freedom suit. With Yzak's Duel Blitz this completes the SEED-era ZAFT pilot trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-hg-rising-freedom-gundam\"\u003eBandai HG Rising Freedom Gundam\u003c\/a\u003e. Kira's earlier SEED Freedom suit, sets the visual lineage on the hero side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG (High Grade), HGCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile Suit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duel Blitz Gundam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yzak Joule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZAFT (Compass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai Spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit packaged weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440 g (in retail box, 300 × 190 × 108 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102667007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mecha Express tags it beginner and intermediate, Bandai rate it age 8 and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (moulded in colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable Assault Shroud, Gleipnir lead-wire launching gimmick, detachable Lancer Dart, SEED Action System three-axis hip joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEED Destiny \/ SEED Freedom collectors building the Yzak Joule centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a two-mode display kit (armoured + stripped frame) from a single build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and intermediate HG builders ready for a kit with a lead-wire weapon gimmick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmic Era completionists who want the full ZAFT pilot trio (Kira, Athrun, Yzak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay-focused builders who like dynamic pose options with the launching Gleipnir set up against a base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched same day from our Brisbane warehouse if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome independent reviewers note the kit's detail level sits at the lower end of the SEED Freedom HG range. The kit is engineered around the Assault Shroud \/ stripped configurations rather than fine surface detail, so set expectations around the two-mode display rather than complex surface engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build the underlying Duel frame first as a standalone, then add the Assault Shroud parts as a second pass. The Gleipnir lead wire reads better with a careful matte coat to take the wire's sheen down. The launching pose with the Gleipnir base set against an Action Base 2 holds the claw mid-air convincingly. A black panel line marker brings out the Assault Shroud seams without dirtying the moulded colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue required for the standard build, this is snap-fit. A basic Gunpla tool kit (sharp side cutters or nippers, a hobby knife for clean-up, a panel line marker) is recommended though not essential. Allow 3 to 4 hours total build time at a relaxed pace, longer if you set up the Gleipnir launching pose carefully or work through both display configurations. 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