{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hg-kabakali","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Kabakali","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMask's black Beam Ring fighter from Reconguista in G\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bandai 1\/144 HG Kabakali is the VGMM-Git01 Kabakali, the machine Mask pilots in the closing battles of Gundam Reconguista in G. It was built by Venus Globe's G-IT Laboratory, and in the final fight it goes head to head with the G-Self, throwing its spinning Beam Rings and flying on its huge shoulder shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is HG Reconguista in G kit number 16, first released by Bandai in July 2015. It suits G-Reco fans who want the series' last big rival on the shelf, and anyone after a dark, villain-looking HG that stands out next to all the white and blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HG Kabakali is a snap-fit High Grade with 11 runners and no glue needed. Bandai rates it for ages 8 and over. Builders describe the assembly as simple and straightforward, and most of the colour comes from the plastic itself, so there are only a few stickers to apply, mostly around the head. The part that takes a bit of patience is setting up the Beam Ring display, covered in What to watch for below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is moulded in black, dark grey, red and dark purple, with clear red parts for the Beam Ring blades and clear parts for the chest and shoulder details. The red undersides of the shoulder shields and the small red details on the armour are separate parts, not stickers. No paint is needed to finish it. The shoulder shields open out flat to recreate Minovsky Flight, and builders report they move a long way and hold their position. The Beam Rings store in the containers on the back, and two lead wires connect a ring to the palm for the classic thrown-ring pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam Rings with clear blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e the chakram-style rings come out of the back containers and can be posed mid-throw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead wires and ring stands:\u003c\/strong\u003e two lead wires link a ring to the hand, and dedicated stands hold the rings up for display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinovsky Flight shoulders:\u003c\/strong\u003e the big shoulder shields open out horizontally for the flying pose from the show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong colour separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the red and grey details are moulded as separate parts, so it looks right with very few stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam shotgun with spare magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e the spare magazine clips onto the waist, and there's a dedicated right hand for holding the shotgun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwappable leg armour:\u003c\/strong\u003e fit the large knee shields for the heavy re-entry look, or leave them off for a slimmer stance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11 plastic runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 lead wires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 foil sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam shotgun with spare magazine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight hand for holding the beam shotgun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam Rings with clear blade parts, stored in the back containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam Ring display stands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeg shield armour (swap parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included for the Kabakali itself (the included stands are for the Beam Rings). For flying poses with the shoulder shields spread, pair the Bandai 1\/144 HG Kabakali with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2 - Display Stand for 1\/144 Scale Gunpla\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand. Bandai's own promotional photos show the Kabakali on an Action Base, sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Reconguista in G collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kabakali's natural shelf partner is the G-Self, the Gundam it fights in the final battle of Reconguista in G. Put the two side by side and the black and red Kabakali makes a great contrast with the G-Self's bright colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gundam Reconguista in G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade (HG Reconguista in G), kit number 016\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 VGMM-Git01 Kabakali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mask (Luin Lee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capital Army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst released:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail box weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 g, retail box approx. 29.8 x 18.8 x 7.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102674784\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (Bandai age rating 8+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly method:\u003c\/strong\u003e snap-fit, no glue\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 Beam Rings with lead wires and ring stands, Minovsky Flight shoulder shields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam Reconguista in G fans who want Mask's final machine for their collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who like a villain suit with a strong silhouette and a black and red colour scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewer builders, with Bandai's 8+ rating, no glue and very few stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiorama builders who want a thrown-weapon pose with wires and effect stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who enjoy small detail painting, since the clear chest and shoulder parts are a great base for a glowing finish.\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\u003cp\u003eThe Bandai 1\/144 HG Kabakali comes with its Beam Rings, lead wires, ring stands, beam shotgun and swappable leg shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on builder reviews and community threads (YouTube build reviews, Japanese hobby blogs and retailer customer reviews):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam Ring display takes some fiddling:\u003c\/strong\u003e several builders found the Beam Ring stands short and light, so the lead wire can pull them over, and the wire can pop out of the hand or ring. Taking your time with the wire length helps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hand-mounted beam sabers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the beam blades the Kabakali uses from its forearms in the show are not included in the kit, a point a few builders mentioned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSome visible seams:\u003c\/strong\u003e a couple of builders pointed out seam lines on the arms, thighs and feet. They are not prominent on a straight build, but worth knowing if you plan to paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e one reviewer found the knees stop at about 90 degrees and the feet do not sit flat in wide stances, while others were happy with the overall range for a G-Reco kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e use sharp nippers and trim nubs with a hobby knife, since one builder found white stress marks show up easily on the black plastic. A grey or silver panel line marker works better than black on this colour scheme. An Action Base makes the flying and Beam Ring poses much easier to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo glue needed. A pair of nippers, a hobby knife for cleaning up nub marks and a pair of tweezers for the small head stickers are all you need. Painting is optional, since the kit is moulded in colour. Bandai rates it for ages 8 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLast updated: 21 October 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67819974623474,"sku":"5067478","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-hg-kabakali-front.jpg?v=1792552459","url":"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hg-kabakali","provider":"Mecha Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}