{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-gundvolva","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Gundvolva","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe autonomous Dawn of Fold drone, the WFM grunt suit built around the Lfrith pilots' GUND format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe EDM-GB Gundvölva is an unmanned mobile suit fielded by Dawn of Fold. The GUND format is built directly into the cockpit, letting the Lfrith Ur and Lfrith Thorn pilots control swarms of these suits as remote weapons. By the end of Mobile Suit Gundam The Witch from Mercury, the Gundvölva is the antagonist mass-production unit you see deployed across the major battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit captures that mass-produced military silhouette: dark teal armour, grey detail panels, beam rifle and shield as the primary loadout. It's the cheapest HG in the WFM range and the easiest to grab in multiples if you want to build a squad.\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 finish it in a sitting, and intermediate builders pick it as a relaxing palette-cleanser between bigger builds. Expect 1 to 2 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\u003eBall joints at the neck and waist are spaced to allow forward and backward leaning postures. Side armour uses a movable axis with ball joints for a wider waist range. The beam saber grip and the beam rifle magazine both store behind the shield, keeping the silhouette clean when the weapons aren't in hand. The beam rifle itself can attach and detach from the leg. The kit ships with the standard HG hand parts set, beam rifle, beam saber, and shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWFM's mass-production grunt suit.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want to build a Dawn of Fold squad, this is the kit. The price point makes multiples reasonable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield-mounted weapon storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beam saber grip and beam rifle magazine both stow behind the shield for clean off-hand display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg-mount for the beam rifle.\u003c\/strong\u003e When you don't want the rifle in hand, it clips to the side of the leg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWider waist articulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Side armour on a movable axis gives the kit more poseable range than most basic-spec HG mass-production units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLean, clean build.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low part count, snap-fit assembly, no gimmicks to fight with. A solid relaxing build.\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 EDM-GB Gundvölva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Beam Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Beam Saber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Shield\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 Gundvölva 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 a Gundvölva squad in formation, pair the kits 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\u003eThe Gundvölva fills the antagonist mass-production slot in a WFM shelf. These in-stock WFM kits at Mecha Express pair well with it:\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. The hero suit the Gundvölva swarms challenge in the final-act battles.\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 mass-production unit, pairs well as another grunt suit on the shelf.\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 posing a Gundvölva squad in formation.\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 EDM-GB Gundvölva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unmanned (AI-controlled, remote-piloted via Lfrith Ur and Lfrith Thorn GUND format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dawn of Fold\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 250 g (in retail box, 300 × 190 × 60 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102642530\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 Shield-mounted weapon storage, leg-mount for the beam rifle, wider waist articulation via side-armour axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitch from Mercury collectors filling the antagonist mass-production slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a fast, satisfying snap-build between larger projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and intermediate HG builders looking for a clean, simple kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquad builders who want multiples for a Dawn of Fold formation display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors building a complete WFM grunt-suit shelf alongside the Aerial line\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\u003eThe Gundvölva is a basic-spec HG mass-production kit with no significant build weaknesses flagged by independent reviewers. The simplicity is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder Tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark grey or black panel line marker brings out the angular armour seams without dirtying the lighter teal panels. The shield reads better with a thin coat of matte top coat. If you're building multiple Gundvölvas for a squad display, slight differences in panel line tone or weathering on each unit help them feel like individual machines rather than identical clones.\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 1 to 2 hours total build time at a relaxed pace, longer if you panel line or weather. 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":44067439542514,"sku":"5064253","price":30.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-hg-gundvolva-front.jpg?v=1782276802","url":"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-gundvolva","provider":"Mecha Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}