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Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam built and shown front on, Kira Yamato's Strike Gundam with the Aile Striker pack fitted.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam rear view of the built kit, showing the Aile Striker pack and the Advanced MS Joint inner frame detail.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam official retail box artwork for the 2011 Real Grade release.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam posed in action with the beam rifle, showing the RG-scale panel line detail.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam rear three-quarter view showing the shield and beam saber storage.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam built and shown front on, Kira Yamato's Strike Gundam with the Aile Striker pack fitted.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam rear view of the built kit, showing the Aile Striker pack and the Advanced MS Joint inner frame detail.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam official retail box artwork for the 2011 Real Grade release.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strke Gundam package artwork video by GEA
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam posed in action with the beam rifle, showing the RG-scale panel line detail.
Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam rear three-quarter view showing the shield and beam saber storage.

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Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam

$44.99 AUD
Kira Yamato's Strike Gundam in its default Aile configuration, compressed into the Real Grade line's Advanced MS Joint inner frame for genuine MG-level articulation at 1/144. Waterslide decals and an Action Base 1 adaptor are included. The Aile Striker pack makes it back-heavy, so a stand is close to essential.
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Key features
  1. Advanced MS Joint inner frame: a real skeletal frame rather than simple polycaps, giving MG-level articulation at 1/144 scale.
  2. Waterslide decals included: a more refined finish option than standard stickers, straight in the box.
  3. Action Base 1 adaptor included: mounts directly to the stand you'll want anyway once the Striker pack is on.
Returns & Refunds
  1. Australian Consumer Law Compliance: Mecha Express Australia strictly adheres to the Australian Consumer Law for all transactions.
  2. Contact Process for Issues: If you encounter any issues with your purchase, you should first contact Mecha Express Australia via email at support@mechaexpressaustralia.com.au, describing the problem and providing photos and contact details.
  3. Response and Advice: Mecha Express Australia will promptly respond to your email to discuss the issue and advise on the next steps.
  4. USA Customer Policy: USA customers are not eligible for returns, refunds, or compensation for any issues including lost, stolen, or incorrectly delivered items.
  5. Return Conditions for AU and NZ: Items must be returned in their original, undamaged, and resalable packaging if requested by Mecha Express Australia.
  6. Refund and Replacement Policy: Australian and New Zealand customers may receive replacements or refunds for reasons like change of mind (before dispatch with a restocking fee), incorrect items, lost/stolen/damaged parcels during delivery, missing parts, or inability to supply an item. Mecha Express Australia will give you a Reply Paid number for you to return these items at no cost to you at your local Australia Post outlet.
  7. Non-refundable Items: Items that cannot be refunded include those that are opened, used, partly assembled, lost parts, self-damaged items, or items found with no issues.
  8. Duplication Promise: Returns are accepted if you receive a duplicate gift, provided the item is returned in resalable condition and at your own expense.
  9. Pre-Order Cancellation: While pre-order refunds are typically not offered, requests will be considered but subject to a 10% restocking and administration fee.
  10. Restocking and Administration Charge: A 10% fee applies to canceled orders or refunds to cover non-refundable third-party fees, calculated on the total value of the products and shipping costs.
Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai 1/144 RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam

The original SEED hero, condensed

Kira Yamato's GAT-X105 Strike Gundam is the suit SEED is built around, and the Aile Strike is its default configuration: the Aile Striker pack for atmospheric and space mobility rather than the heavier Sword or Launcher loadouts. This Real Grade compresses the Master Grade-level engineering the Strike is known for down into a 1/144 kit, and it was the third release in the RG line.

This is the 2011 Real Grade release.

Build difficulty

A genuinely intricate build for the scale. Real Grade kits pack Master Grade-style detail into a smaller footprint, so expect more parts and finer assembly than a standard HG. Nothing requires glue or paint. Reviewers describe it as challenging but rewarding rather than difficult in a frustrating way, and a good step up once you have a few HG builds behind you.

Technical highlights

The Advanced MS Joint frame is the reason RG kits pose the way they do, an engineered inner skeleton rather than simple polycap joints, giving genuine MG-level articulation at 1/144 scale. The Aile Striker pack is included alongside the beam rifle, two beam sabers and shield. Waterslide decals are supplied for markings, and the kit includes an adaptor so it can mount on a Bandai Action Base 1.

What makes this kit special

  • Advanced MS Joint inner frame: proper skeletal engineering rather than simple polycaps, the reason RG kits pose so well for their size.
  • Aile Striker pack: the default high-mobility loadout from the anime, distinct from the Sword and Launcher configurations.
  • Waterslide decals: a more refined marking option than standard stickers, included in the box.
  • Action Base adaptor included: mounts directly onto a Bandai Action Base 1 without needing a separate part.
  • MG-level detail at 1/144: the panel lines and mechanical detail read like a much bigger kit.

What's in the box

  • GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam parts, moulded in colour
  • Aile Striker pack
  • Beam rifle
  • Two beam sabers
  • Shield
  • Action Base 1 mounting adaptor
  • Waterslide decal sheet and marking stickers
  • Instruction manual

Compatible accessories

No display base is included with this kit, and with the Aile Striker pack attached it is genuinely back-heavy. A stand is close to essential rather than optional here. Pair it with the Bandai Action Base 1, which the kit's included adaptor mounts to directly.

Build your Cosmic Era collection

For more SEED-universe Master Grade weight, the Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam and the Bandai 1/100 MG Force Impulse Gundam are both in stock.

At the same 1/144 Real Grade scale, the Bandai 1/144 RG God Gundam (Burning Gundam) is also available.

Build specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
  • Grade: Real Grade (RG)
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Mobile suit: GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, Aile Striker configuration
  • Pilot: Kira Yamato
  • Faction: Earth Alliance
  • Timeline: Cosmic Era
  • Manufacturer: Bandai, Japan
  • Original release: April 2011
  • Kit packaged weight: 410 g, retail box 31 x 19 x 8.2 cm
  • Barcode (JAN): 4573102616135
  • Skill level: 3
  • Assembly: snap-fit, no glue required
  • Paint required: no, parts are moulded in colour
  • Special features: Advanced MS Joint inner frame, waterslide decals, Action Base 1 mounting adaptor

Perfect for

  • SEED fans who want the original hero suit at the RG engineering standard
  • Builders who have finished a few HG kits and want a step up in detail
  • Collectors who like waterslide decals over standard stickers
  • Anyone who already owns an Action Base 1 and wants a kit that mounts to it directly
  • Cosmic Era collectors filling out the Strike variants
  • Builders who enjoy an inner-frame reveal at a smaller scale

Fast Australian shipping

Dispatched same day from Brisbane if ordered before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199. Packed securely in a sturdy outer box with water-soluble cornstarch void fill that dissolves cleanly in the sink.

What to watch for

The Aile Striker pack makes this kit noticeably back-heavy, which is consistent across builder discussion of RG Strike variants generally. With the pack attached the model can struggle to stand unsupported, so treat the stand as close to mandatory rather than optional. The pack connection itself is also reported as having no positive locking peg, which means it holds with a bit of looseness rather than clicking firmly into place.

None of that is unique to this kit specifically, it is a known characteristic of this era of RG design. Reviewers who have built it rate the underlying Advanced MS Joint frame highly once the balance issue is managed with a stand.

Builder tips: mount it on the Action Base 1 whenever the Striker pack is on, using the included adaptor. If the pack connection feels loose, that is normal for this kit rather than a fault, though a small dab of poster putty at the mounting point can tighten it without damaging anything. Handle the RG-specific joints gently, since RG kits use fewer polycaps than HG or MG and are more prone to wear with repeated re-posing.

Build notes

No glue and no paint required. Nippers, a hobby knife, sanding sticks and tweezers for the smaller frame parts. Expect two to three hours. Recommended age 15 and over.

Last updated: 5 August 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.3. Basic modeling skills are essential. These kits are not recommended for beginners or children due to the high level of complexity of assembly and the sheer volume of parts. Experience in building more complex Gunpla models is recommended. Parental supervision is essential. A full set of hobby tools is recommended that includes, nippers, hobby knives, sandpaper, sanding sticks, files, buffing files, glues, tweezers, and decal adhesive/softener. Parts will need to be removed by using a pair of nippers and cutting the part away from the runner. Parts may require clean-up where they were removed from the runner.
No Cement Required

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

No Painting Required

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes these Gunpla kits the hottest sellers?

These kits are fan favourites for their detailed design, affordability, and build size, offering a balanced and enjoyable building experience.

Are these hottest seller kits suitable for beginners?

Absolutely! Especially the HG kits, which are known for their fewer parts and simplicity, making them a great starting point for new builders.

What is the level of detail in the MG and RG hottest sellers?

MG kits boast a detailed inner frame and additional parts, while RG combines MG’s complexity with HG’s size for an intricate, compact build.

Can I get replacement parts if I lose some during the build?

Yes, if you buy a kit from Gundam Express Australia we will source replacement parts for you. This is not a quick process as parts need to come from Bandai in Japan.

How much space will I need to display these Gunpla?

HG and RG Gundam kits are compact, while MG Gundam are larger but still manageable. You won’t need too much space to showcase these masterpieces beautifully.

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