Bandai 1/144 HG Monkey Rodi (598 unit) / Monkey Crab Rodi

The Monkey Rodi (598 Unit) is the base configuration—a heavily modified Rodi Frame suit with orange shoulders and that distinctive horn, armed with a crowbar, submachine gun, shield, and grenades for versatile combat. The Monkey Crab Rodi transformation takes things further. Swap the standard hands for claw manipulators and add forearm-mounted machine guns to create the Rakow pirate crew's close-quarters specialist. It's the same mobile suit, but optimized for 598's aggressive, in-your-face fighting style. This kit includes all the parts you need to build either configuration or switch between them—essentially two display options from one box. Perfect for builders who love versatility or want to recreate specific battle scenes from Urdr Hunt.

This is a High Grade (HG) 1/144 scale kit, which sits in the sweet spot for most builders. If you've built any HG Gundam model kits before, you'll feel right at home—standard colour-separated parts, no glue required, snap-fit assembly. The transformation gimmick adds a bit of extra complexity compared to a basic HG, but nothing intimidating. You're essentially building one mobile suit with swappable parts rather than dealing with complex transformation mechanisms. The included instructions clearly show both configurations. New to Gunpla? This is definitely buildable as your first or second kit, especially if you're an IBO fan. Take your time with the small parts (those claw manipulators and grenades), and you'll have a fantastic build experience. Want to level it up? Grab a Gundam Ultra Fine Panel Liner to bring out all those mechanical details and weathering effects that make IBO mobile suits look battle-worn and realistic.

You get a seriously versatile arsenal with this kit: Weapons & Equipment: Crowbar (for brutal melee combat) Submachine gun (standard Rodi armament) Shield (detachable, poseable) 2× Grenades (one can mount to side armor) Special right hand part designed for grenade-holding poses Transformation Parts: Standard hands (for Monkey Rodi mode) Claw manipulators (for Monkey Crab Rodi mode) Forearm machine gun parts Complete sticker sheet for markings and details You can absolutely mix and match loadouts—there's no rule saying Monkey Crab Rodi can't carry the shield or that Monkey Rodi can't use certain weapons. Experiment with poses and create your own battlefield configurations. Display tip: Use an Action Base No.1 or No.5 (sold separately) to achieve dynamic flying or combat poses that really show off the weaponry and articulation.

The Monkey Rodi stands out in the IBO HG lineup for several reasons: Unique transformation gimmick – Most IBO kits are single-configuration builds. This gives you two distinct display options from one purchase, making it excellent value for collectors building an Urdr Hunt squad. Pirate crew aesthetic – While main series kits like the Barbatos or Kimaris have that pristine, military-grade finish, the Monkey Rodi embraces the rough, salvaged, customized look of pirate operations. Perfect if you want variety on your shelf beyond Tekkadan and Gjallarhorn forces. Rodi frame reliability – Built on the same proven frame as the standard Graze Rodi and other Rodi variants, so you get solid articulation, good stability, and easy compatibility with other IBO kits for kitbashing projects. Urdr Hunt exclusive – This mobile suit appears in the Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr Hunt mobile game, making it essential for completionist collectors who want every corner of the IBO universe represented. It pairs beautifully with other grunt suits and customs from the series, letting you build out pirate crews, mercenary forces, or battlefield dioramas beyond the main storyline.

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