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Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam front view with the wings spread, holding the beam rifle, in white, blue and red on a white background.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam rear view showing the wing unit with the Arondight sword and long-range beam cannon on the back.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam retail box artwork showing the ZGMF-X42S and the Gundam SEED Destiny logo. Box art, not the built kit.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam with its wings flared in an action pose on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam in a flying pose with pink beam effect parts on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam in a flying pose aiming the beam rifle on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam wielding the Arondight sword with its pink beam effect on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam kneeling with the wings folded.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam side view with the beam rifle and a weapon part beside it.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam accessories laid out: beam rifle, shield, Arondight sword, long-range beam cannon, beam effect parts and hand parts.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam front view with the wings spread, holding the beam rifle, in white, blue and red on a white background.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam rear view showing the wing unit with the Arondight sword and long-range beam cannon on the back.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam retail box artwork showing the ZGMF-X42S and the Gundam SEED Destiny logo. Box art, not the built kit.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam with its wings flared in an action pose on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam in a flying pose with pink beam effect parts on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam in a flying pose aiming the beam rifle on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam wielding the Arondight sword with its pink beam effect on a display stand.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam kneeling with the wings folded.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam side view with the beam rifle and a weapon part beside it.
Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam accessories laid out: beam rifle, shield, Arondight sword, long-range beam cannon, beam effect parts and hand parts.

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Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam

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Shinn Asuka's ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam in Bandai's 1/100 Master Grade, with opening wings, the Arondight sword, long-range beam cannon and beam boomerangs. Pilot figures of Shinn and Stella and a display stand are in the box. Reviews of the same body on the Extreme Blast Mode release praise the weapons and articulation, and note a fussy waist and side skirts.
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Key features
  1. Opening wings and full arsenal: Wings that open and close, with the Arondight sword, long-range beam cannon, beam boomerangs, beam rifle and shield.
  2. Pilot figures in the box: Unpainted 1/100 figures of Shinn Asuka (sitting and standing) and Stella Loussier.
  3. Display stand and stickers: A custom display stand is included, with foil stickers and marking stickers for the finishing detail.
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Series Assembly Guide FAQ

Bandai 1/100 MG Destiny Gundam

Bandai 1/100 MG ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam

Shinn Asuka's ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, in Bandai's 1/100 Master Grade. It has the full inner frame, wings that open and close, a heavy weapon loadout, in-scale pilot figures and its own display stand in the box. If you want the standard MG Destiny rather than the Extreme Blast Mode release, this is the one.

Build Difficulty

This is a standard Master Grade build: inner frame, snap-fit assembly, no glue, and parts removed with nippers. Foil stickers and marking stickers are included for the finishing detail. Skill Level 2 on our scale, which suits a builder who has finished an HG or two and wants a step up. Bandai first released this kit in 2007.

Technical Highlights

  • Inner frame with joints described as improved for a wider range of movement.
  • Wings that open and close.
  • Unpainted 1/100 scale figures of Shinn Asuka (sitting and standing) and Stella Loussier.
  • Custom display stand in the box for dynamic poses.
  • Foil stickers and original design marking stickers.

What Makes This Kit Special

  • Arondight anti-ship sword: the signature blade comes with beam effect parts, and the right hand has a sword-holding grip.
  • Long-range beam cannon: a separate backpack-mounted weapon that can be wedged forward into firing mode with its rack.
  • Beam boomerangs: a pair that mount on the shoulders and come off to be hand-held, with beam boomerang and beam sword effect parts.
  • Palma Fiocina palms: open-palm hands for the palm cannon pose.
  • Pilot figures: Shinn (sitting and standing) and Stella, so the cockpit story is on the shelf too.

What's In The Box

  • Destiny Gundam body with the wing unit
  • Arondight beam sword with beam effect parts
  • Long-range beam cannon
  • Beam boomerangs (x2) with effect parts
  • High-energy beam rifle
  • Shield with beam shield effect part
  • Hands: poseable pair, beam sword-holding right hand and Palma Fiocina open palms
  • 1/100 unpainted figures: Shinn Asuka (sitting and standing) and Stella Loussier
  • Display stand
  • Foil stickers, marking stickers and instruction manual

Compatible Accessories

The kit includes its own stand. If you want a different pose height or a clear stand, these Action Bases suit 1/100 kits (sold separately):

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Build Specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
  • Grade: Master Grade (MG)
  • Scale: 1/100
  • Mobile Suit: ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam
  • Pilot: Shinn Asuka
  • Faction: ZAFT
  • Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
  • Retail box weight: 900 g
  • Retail box size: 39 x 31 x 9.5 cm
  • Barcode: 4573102615824
  • SKU: 5061582
  • Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue required
  • Paint: Not required

Perfect For

  • SEED Destiny fans who want Shinn's suit in 1/100 with the pilot figures
  • Builders stepping up from High Grade into Master Grade
  • Display builders who like a big silhouette with the wings open
  • Anyone building a Cosmic Era shelf next to the Freedom line-up

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. Genuine Australian stock in hand, not ordered through an overseas proxy.

What to Watch For

The reviews we found were written on the Extreme Blast Mode release, which uses the same body as this kit, so treat these as notes on the shared frame.

  • The waist and skirts may be fussy. One reviewer found the waist switch that spreads the legs weak, the front skirt in the way of crouching, and the side skirts easy to knock off.
  • Joints may be stiff. Another reviewer reports very stiff joints that could break if forced, so ease them in rather than pushing.
  • Swapping hands may wear the polycaps. That reviewer's hands went loose after repeated swaps, and the wing peg loosened too, so one option is to pick a pose and leave the hands in place.
  • The Arondight may be heavy. The first reviewer found holding it one-handed at some angles is a strain on the wrist joint, so a two-handed grip or the stand helps.

Build Notes

Nippers and a hobby knife for gate clean-up are the tools you need. The beam effect parts and wings are the delicate bits, so store them somewhere safe if you take the kit off the stand.

Last updated: 14 October 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.2 Basic modeling skills are required. Parental supervision may be required for younger children. These kits are generally suitable for beginner builders. A basic set of modeling tools are required including nippers, hobby knife, sanding sticks/paper, file, and tweezers. No glue is needed for the general assembly. 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

Is this the standard MG Destiny or the Extreme Blast Mode version?

This is the standard Master Grade Destiny Gundam. Bandai also released an Extreme Blast Mode version of the kit; this listing is not that one.

What comes in the box?

The Destiny Gundam with its wing unit, the Arondight sword with beam effect parts, long-range beam cannon, two beam boomerangs with effect parts, beam rifle, shield, hand parts, unpainted 1/100 figures of Shinn Asuka (sitting and standing) and Stella Loussier, a display stand, foil and marking stickers and the instruction manual.

Is a display stand included?

Yes. A custom display stand is in the box. Action Bases are sold separately if you want a different pose height or a clear stand.

How hard is it to build?

It is a standard Master Grade snap-fit build with an inner frame and no glue needed, so we class it as Skill Level 2. Reviews of this body mention stiff joints and a fussy waist, so go gently when posing.

Is it a good first Master Grade?

It is a reasonable step up from High Grade: snap-fit, no glue and a standard MG inner frame. One reviewer suggests picking a pose and leaving the hands in place, because repeated hand swaps loosened the polycaps.

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