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Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon front view of the assembled kit, showing the colour-separated red and white armour and shoulder-mounted cannon.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon rear view of the assembled kit, showing the modified backpack thrusters.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon official retail box artwork, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX HGGQ #6.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon action pose with the beam saber and rifle, shoulder cannon angled for display.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon front view of the assembled kit, showing the colour-separated red and white armour and shoulder-mounted cannon.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon rear view of the assembled kit, showing the modified backpack thrusters.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon official retail box artwork, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX HGGQ #6.
Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon action pose with the beam saber and rifle, shoulder cannon angled for display.

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Bandai HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon - GQuuuuuuX Series

$31.99 AUD
The RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, a lighter, faster reinterpretation of the classic Guncannon silhouette. Snap-fit Skill Level 1 build with colour-separated red and white parts, no paint needed. Comes with a one-axis movable cannon, rifle and beam saber for artillery-style posing.
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Key features

Lighter, Faster Guncannon: Modified backpack thrusters and streamlined armour reflect the kit's speed-over-durability role in GQuuuuuuX.

Movable Shoulder Cannon: The signature Guncannon armament pivots on one axis for extra posing options.

Skill Level 1 Build: Snap-fit with colour-separated parts, no cement or paint required.

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 HG 1/144 Light-Type Guncannon - GQuuuuuuX Series

The classic Guncannon, reworked for GQuuuuuuX

The Light-Type Guncannon is Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX's take on the RGM-79 Guncannon lineage: lighter armour and modified backpack thrusters trade some raw durability for speed and mid-range tactical support, while keeping the shoulder-mounted cannon and combat-ready silhouette that make a Guncannon recognisable at a glance.

It's part of Bandai's growing HG GQuuuuuuX line-up (HGGQ #6), built with the same modern engineering as the rest of the series.

Build difficulty

Rated Skill Level 1, snap-fit with no cement or paint required. A straightforward build even with the movable cannon assembly factored in, and a solid pick for a first Gunpla kit or a quick add to an existing GQuuuuuuX shelf.

Technical highlights

Colour-separated red, white, grey and yellow parts keep painting optional. The shoulder cannon moves on one axis for posing, and the kit includes a full hand parts set for gripping its rifle and beam saber. Articulation follows the standard HG GQuuuuuuX joint range.

What Makes This Kit Special

  • Lighter, faster Guncannon interpretation: Modified backpack thrusters and streamlined armour reflect the kit's speed-over-durability role in GQuuuuuuX.
  • Movable shoulder cannon: The signature Guncannon armament pivots on one axis for extra posing options.
  • Colour-separated parts: Red, white, grey and yellow moulded parts mean no painting needed for an accurate finish.
  • Full weapon loadout: Rifle and beam saber included alongside the shoulder cannon.
  • Skill Level 1 build: Snap-fit, no cement or paint required.

What's In The Box

  • Full runner set for the Light-Type Guncannon
  • Weapon set (rifle and beam saber)
  • Hand parts set (interchangeable, including flat hands)
  • Stickers
  • Instruction manual

Compatible Accessories

No display base is included with the kit. For dynamic poses with the shoulder cannon extended, pair the Light-Type Guncannon with the Bandai Action Base 2, the standard 1/144 display stand.

Build Your GQuuuuuuX Collection

Building out a GQuuuuuuX shelf? Mecha Express currently has several kits from the series in stock:

Build Specifications

  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
  • Grade: HG (High Grade)
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Mobile Suit: RGM-79 Light-Type Guncannon
  • Faction: Earth Federation Forces
  • Manufacturer: Bandai
  • Kit packaged weight: 320g (retail box 29.7 x 18.8 x 7.8cm)
  • Skill Level: 1 (no cement or paint needed)
  • Special features: One-axis movable shoulder cannon, colour-separated parts

Perfect For

  • Newer builders after a genuinely easy first kit with real display presence
  • GQuuuuuuX collectors filling out the Federation side of the shelf
  • Fans of the classic Guncannon silhouette in a fresh, modern kit
  • Builders who want a quick, satisfying weekend build
  • Anyone building out a GQuuuuuuX display alongside the GQuuuuuuX, Red Gundam or White Gundam kits

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

This is a genuinely new release (July 2025), so independent long-form review coverage is still thin. Searches across r/Gunpla, YouTube GQuuuuuuX reviews and hobby blogs turn up early unboxing and review videos praising the kit's articulation and the novelty of a modern Guncannon reinterpretation, but no repeated build issue has surfaced across independent sources yet. Treat this as a newer kit with limited track record rather than a fault-free guarantee either way.

Builder Tips: The one-axis cannon joint is friction-fit. Work it in gently on the first few poses rather than forcing a full range of motion straight away.

Build Notes

No cement or paint required. Basic tool kit: nippers and a hobby knife for clean-up. A comfortable single-session build. Suited to age 8 and up, matching the rest of the HG GQuuuuuuX line.

Last updated: 21 August 2026 (AEST)

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Assembly Guide

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED
Skill Level.1. Most adults & children can assemble Skill Level 1 kits with little to no difficulty. Very basic hobby tools are recommended including a pair of nippers, a hobby knife, but are not essential. No Glue is needed for these kits. Kits are all snap together build and most parts can be removed by twisting and pushing without the need to snip with nippers.
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's the "Light-Type" in the name mean?

It's Bandai's way of flagging this as a lighter, faster reinterpretation of the classic RGM-79 Guncannon, trading some armour for speed and mid-range support in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. It's a full mobile suit kit, not an accessory or weapon add-on.

Does this need glue or paint?

No. As an HG kit, it's snap-fit with colour-separated red, white, grey and yellow parts, so you get an accurate finish straight out of the box.

Can the shoulder cannon actually move, or is it fixed in place?

It moves on one axis, so you can angle it for different poses rather than it being locked in a single fixed position.

What weapons come in the box?

A rifle and a beam saber, plus a hand parts set with flat hands for open-palm poses. The shoulder cannon itself is built into the kit, not a separate accessory.

Is this suitable as a first Gunpla kit?

Yes. It's rated Skill Level 1, one of the easiest ratings Bandai uses, with no cement or paint required to get a good result.

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