{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-gundam-calibarn","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Gundam Calibarn","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuletta Mercury's true final Gundam, the answer to the Aerial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn is the Gundam that closes Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury. Built as the proper successor to the original Aerial, the Calibarn carries the GUND format on Suletta Mercury's terms in the climactic act. From episode 22 onward, it's the suit Suletta uses to break through Quiet Zero and force the resolution of the Benerit Group conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit lands in classic Gundam tricolour, white, blue, and red over a clean, modern silhouette. For collectors building the full WFM cast, the Calibarn is the hero kit that completes the lineup alongside the Aerial Rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandard HG 1\/144 snap-fit. Bandai rate it age 8 and over. Mecha Express tags it both beginner and intermediate: a confident first-timer can manage it, and an intermediate builder will appreciate the Calibarn's clean engineering. Expect 2 to 4 hours at a relaxed pace for a clean snap. No glue. No paint required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calibarn carries Aerial-family articulation with the standard Witch from Mercury ball-joint frame and anterior and posterior leaning at the neck and waist. Colour separation handles the tricolour scheme without colour-correcting stickers on the main armour. The kit ships with a beam rifle, beam shield, and dual beam sabers, with effect-part beam blades for the sabers. The chest sensor lens is reproduced in clear plastic for a built-in colour pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe series' true final Gundam.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calibarn is the suit that resolves the final arc. Essential for any Witch from Mercury display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Gundam tricolour silhouette.\u003c\/strong\u003e White, blue, red. A clean modern read on the original Gundam visual identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard WFM articulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same ball-joint engineering as the Aerial line, anterior and posterior leaning at the neck and waist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear chest sensor lens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reproduced in clear plastic for a built-in glow without paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam shield + beam rifle + dual beam sabers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full hero loadout, not a stripped-back drop.\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 X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Beam Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Beam Shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Beam Sabers (with effect-part blades)\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 Calibarn 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, pair the Calibarn 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-witch-from-mercury-display-base\"\u003eWitch from Mercury Display Base\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching series accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Witch from Mercury collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese in-stock WFM kits at Mecha Express pair well with the Calibarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-gundam-aerial-rebuild\"\u003eBandai HG 1\/144 Gundam Aerial Rebuild\u003c\/a\u003e. Suletta's previous suit, the natural pair with the Calibarn for a hero-shelf display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-tickbalang\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Tickbalang\u003c\/a\u003e. Grassley team antagonist suit to balance the hero side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-witch-from-mercury-display-base\"\u003eBandai 1\/144 HG Witch from Mercury Display Base\u003c\/a\u003e. The matching series base for hero-pose display.\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 The Witch from Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e HG (High Grade), HGTWFM\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 X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suletta Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e GUND-ARM, Inc.\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 360 g (in retail box, 300 × 190 × 80 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102653222\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard WFM articulation with anterior and posterior leaning, clear chest sensor lens, classic Gundam tricolour scheme, full hero loadout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitch from Mercury collectors completing the hero side of the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want the suit that closes the WFM story arc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and intermediate HG builders looking for a clean modern Gundam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTricolour Gundam collectors who like the classic white-blue-red silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuletta Mercury fans pairing the Calibarn with the Aerial Rebuild\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\u003eNo significant build weaknesses flagged by independent reviewers. Calibarn benefits from the included beam-shield being lightweight enough that the hand grip handles it without strain, unlike some heavier weapon loadouts in the WFM range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grey or light grey panel line marker reads better than black on the lighter armour panels. The clear chest sensor lens responds well to a thin coat of clear blue or clear green if you want to push the inner glow further. The beam saber effect parts read well with no top coat, but a satin clear coat will tone down the moulded shine if you want a more realistic look.\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 2 to 4 hours total build time at a relaxed pace. 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":44452836999410,"sku":"5065322","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-hg-gundam-calibarn-front.jpg?v=1782276963","url":"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-gundam-calibarn","provider":"Mecha Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}