Bandai 1/144 HG00 QAN[T] (QUANTA)

Bandai HG00 1/144 QAN[T] (Quanta)

The HG00 1/144 QAN[T] (Quanta) brings Setsuna F. Seiei's final mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer into your collection in the High Grade format. The Quanta is the most advanced Gundam in the Anno Domini timeline, and this kit captures its signature quantum burst design with clear green AFS blade material, a working bit gimmick, and a custom display stand included in the box. If you're building out a Gundam 00 lineup, this is the centrepiece it needs.

The HG00 QAN[T] includes a fully recreated bit gimmick with the GN Sword V configurable in both Buster Sword and Buster Rifle modes, plus a custom display stand for dynamic posing options.

This kit is designed for beginner to intermediate builders. Clear parts are used throughout for the eyes, head sensors, chest, elbows, and knee lenses, giving the finished model a premium look straight out of the box without any painting. The swing action gimmick in the joints delivers a wide range of movement for posing, and the GN Shield attaches to the shoulder with solid articulation. A clean, rewarding build with strong visual payoff.

What Makes This Kit Special

• GN Sword V Bit Gimmick: The sword bits combine to form the GN Sword V, fully configurable between Buster Sword and Buster Rifle modes.
• Clear Green AFS Blade: The blade is moulded in clear green AFS safety material for an accurate, luminous finish.
• Extensive Clear Part Detailing: Clear parts used for the eyes, head sensors, chest, elbow, and knee lenses throughout the kit.
• Custom Display Stand Included: A dedicated display stand is included in the box for dynamic posing options without purchasing separately.
• GN Shield Shoulder Mount: The GN Shield attaches to the shoulder and articulates for accurate posing.
• Swing Action Gimmick: Joint swing action delivers a wide range of movement for expressive display poses.
• Excellent Colour Separation: Parts moulded in accurate colours throughout, minimising the need for painting.

What's In The Box

• GN Sword V (Buster Sword mode)
• GN Sword V (Buster Rifle mode)
• GN Shield
• Sword bits
• Custom display stand (x1)
• Runner x5
• Foil sticker (x1)

Compatible Display Stands

This is a 1/144 HG scale kit. A custom display stand is included in the box. Additional compatible action bases include the Bandai Action Base No.2, Bandai Action Base No.3, Bandai Action Base 5, Bandai Action Base 6, and Bandai Action Base 7.

Build Your Gundam 00 Collection

Expand your Anno Domini lineup with other kits from the Gundam 00 series available at Mecha Express:

• Bandai 1/144 HG GN-0000 Gundam 00 Gundam
• Bandai 1/144 HG 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G
• Bandai 1/144 HG 00 Reborns Gundam
• Bandai 1/144 HG 00 Gundam 00 Raphael
• Bandai 1/144 HG Gundam 00 Gundam Dynames
• Bandai 1/144 HG 00 Arche Gundam
• Gundam Decal No.86 HG 00 QAN[T]

Build Specifications

Perfect For

• Gundam 00 fans who want the movie's lead Gundam as the centrepiece of their Anno Domini shelf
• Beginner to intermediate builders looking for a rewarding HG build with strong visual payoff
• Collectors who appreciate clear part detailing and a working weapon gimmick without complex assembly
• Builders who want a display-ready kit with a stand included straight out of the box
• Anyone completing a full Celestial Being mobile suit lineup from the 00 series

Builder Notes

The HG00 QAN[T] is a satisfying build with more gimmicks than you'd expect from a 2010 High Grade. The display stand inclusion tells you something: Bandai knew the weapon configurations needed support. A few issues are worth addressing during the build rather than after.

Head Camera Stickers (Most Common Finishing Complaint): The blue camera sensors on the head, including the side cameras and forehead sensor, come as flat stickers rather than colour-separated parts. They cover curved surfaces and do not sit flush, which becomes obvious once the kit is finished. The community consensus is to skip them entirely. Use a blue Gundam marker applied by brush to fill the recessed sensor areas instead. It takes a few minutes and looks significantly cleaner. The GN condenser gems on the body also use stickers. Painting these with clear green acrylic gives a far better result than the black stickers included.

Hand Armour Popping Off (Most Common Assembly Issue): The hand armour is a two-piece clamshell that clips around the hand unit. Under the weight of the GN Sword V in Buster Sword mode, the outer hand armour piece flexes and pops off repeatedly. The fix is straightforward and should be done during the build: apply a small amount of Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to the inner contact edges of the hand armour halves and allow them to set fully before attaching the hand to the arm. This permanently bonds the two halves and solves the problem. It does not affect posing.

Binder Connection to Backpack: When all seven sword bits are removed from the GN Sword Binder for separate display, the Binder can be pegged to the rear GN Drive on the backpack. There is no actual locking connection, though. It just sits there. In this configuration it also blocks head movement entirely. For display, either leave the sword bits on the Binder or use the included stand to keep the Binder off the kit altogether.

GN Sword V Buster Rifle Mode: In rifle mode, the forward brace does not connect to the forearm at all. It floats near the arm without clipping in. The mode looks unconvincing in person and is not stable for long-term display in this configuration. The Buster Sword mode is the better display option and the arm notch actually helps lock the blade in place.

Elbow Range: The forearm features a sword-lock notch that houses the GN Sword V blade. The trade-off is the removal of a polycap socket in the elbow. The elbow bend maxes out at about 90 degrees. This is a deliberate design decision, not a defect, but it limits dramatic posing angles with the arms. Plan your display pose with this in mind.

Seam Lines: This is 2010-era tooling and some seam lines are present, particularly on the upper arms and legs. For a panel-lined straight build these are minor. If you are painting, apply Tamiya Extra Thin Cement to the seams, allow them to meld, and sand flat before priming.

Stability Rating: 7/10. The kit is back-heavy with the Binder attached and left-heavy in a weapon-bearing pose. The included stand is there for a reason and handles both configurations well. For long-term display holding the Buster Rifle or Buster Sword, use the stand. Unequipped in a neutral pose, the kit stands without assistance.

The Fixes: Paint the head camera sensors and GN condenser gems rather than using the stickers. Cement the hand armour halves together during the build to prevent popping under weapon weight. Use the included display stand for any weapon-holding pose. The binder-to-backpack connection is loose by design — plan your display configuration before committing.

Fast Australian Shipping

• Same Day Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm weekdays ship same day. Orders after 2pm or on weekends ship next business day.
• Australian Stock: In stock and ready to ship Australia-wide from Mecha Express. The HG00 1/144 QAN[T] (Quanta) is a Bandai Spirits High Grade kit from Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, featuring the GN Sword V bit gimmick and a custom display stand included in the box.

Snap-fit assembly, no glue required. Minimal paint needed thanks to excellent colour separation and extensive clear part detailing. Custom display stand included. Additional Action Base sold separately if preferred.

Last updated: 12 May 2026 (AEST)