{"product_id":"bandai-1-144-hgaw-gt-9600-gundam-leopard","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HGAW GT-9600 Gundam Leopard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoybea's walking gun platform from After War Gundam X\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bandai 1\/144 HGAW GT-9600 Gundam Leopard is the heavy firepower Gundam flown by Roybea Loy, the mercenary pilot who travels with the Freeden in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/after-war-gundam-x-model-kits\"\u003eAfter War Gundam X\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a ground-combat suit packed with built-in guns and missiles, and its signature weapon is the huge Inner Arm Gatling that the left arm slides into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a completely new HG kit released by Bandai in August 2026, and the first High Grade of the original Leopard. It is not the Build Fighters Gundam Leopard Da Vinci. It suits Gundam X fans finishing the Freeden's original Gundam line-up, and anyone who loves a suit covered in hatches that actually open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a snap-fit High Grade with only 6 runners and no glue needed. Bandai rates it for ages 8 and over, and builders found it quick to put together. The joints are hard plastic with no polycaps. The part that needs the most care is fitting the Inner Arm Gatling, covered in What to watch for below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armour is moulded in dark green with white, grey, yellow and red details, and the red and yellow round details on the chest are separate parts. Colour separation is close to complete, so the stickers only cover the sensors and the small triangle marks on the knees. No paint is needed. The hatches open without swapping parts: the chest Gatlings, the 8-tube shoulder missile pod, the leg Hornet missiles and the separate missile pod on the left leg. The right forearm grenade launcher slides back and forth, and a beam knife with a clear blade effect pulls out of the right leg. The whole backpack slides sideways so the left arm can drop into the Inner Arm Gatling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInner Arm Gatling:\u003c\/strong\u003e the left arm slides into the giant Gatling for the Leopard's classic heavy-fire pose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHatches that open everywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e chest Gatlings, shoulder missiles, leg Hornet missiles and the leg missile pod all open with no part swaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam knife with clear effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e stored in the right leg and ready to pull out for close range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding grenade launcher:\u003c\/strong\u003e the right forearm launcher slides back and forth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurgeable missile pod:\u003c\/strong\u003e the left leg missile pod comes off, with parts to tidy up the leg afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst modern HG of the Leopard:\u003c\/strong\u003e it finally completes the Freeden's original three Gundams in High Grade alongside the Gundam X and Airmaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 plastic runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 foil sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner Arm Gatling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam knife with clear blade effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-tube shoulder missile pod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate missile pod for the left leg, plus replacement parts for after it is purged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight forearm grenade launcher and shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo display base is included with the kit. There is a 3 mm stand port under the crotch, and Bandai's own action photos show the Leopard on an Action Base, sold separately. For jumping and firing poses, pair the Bandai 1\/144 HGAW GT-9600 Gundam Leopard 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. Note the backpack does not use the standard twin-hole mount, so other backpacks will not swap on without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your Gundam X collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bandai-1-100-mg-gx-9901-gundam-double-x\"\u003eBandai 1\/100 MG GX-9901 Gundam Double X\u003c\/a\u003e: Garrod's Double X, the Freeden's later flagship Gundam, in Master Grade.\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 After War Gundam X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Grade After War (HGAW)\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 GT-9600 Gundam Leopard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roybea Loy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetail box weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 319 g, retail box approx. 30.5 x 19.5 x 7.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4573102720528\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, polycap-free joints\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 Inner Arm Gatling, opening weapon hatches, 3 mm stand port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam X fans completing the Freeden's original Gundam trio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who love heavy-weapons suits and full \"everything open\" firing displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewer builders, with Bandai's 8+ rating, only 6 runners and very few stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild series fans who know the Leopard from its custom versions and want the original suit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who like a kit that rewards a bit of seam work, since the shins have visible seams.\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 HGAW GT-9600 Gundam Leopard comes with its Inner Arm Gatling, beam knife effect and a full set of opening missile hatches.\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 and Japanese hobby blogs):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitting the Inner Arm Gatling takes care:\u003c\/strong\u003e one reviewer found it a little fiddly to fit, and another found the joint between the arm and backpack gets tight. Following the manual's tip of unpinning the Gatling, setting the angle, then pinning it back makes posing easier. One reviewer also reported that Bandai flagged an error in the manual step for fitting the arm into the Gatling, so check the arm faces the right way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited movement with the Gatling fitted:\u003c\/strong\u003e one reviewer found the shoulders lose most of their range once the Gatling is on, and the barrel only swings slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeams on the legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e a couple of builders pointed out seam lines down the shins and near the wrists, unusual for a modern kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHips and ankles:\u003c\/strong\u003e one reviewer found the ball-jointed hips have limited range and can pop out, and another found the ankles make it hard to plant the feet flat in wide stances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackpack locks in:\u003c\/strong\u003e one reviewer noted the backpack has a stopper and is very hard to remove once pushed fully home, so take care if you like to test-fit and pull parts apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the backpack until you are happy with the body, then push it in once. Use an Action Base or the Gatling itself as a prop for heavy-fire poses. A little seam work on the shins makes a big difference if you plan to paint.\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 few small 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":67819998544114,"sku":"5072052","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-hgaw-gundam-leopard-front.jpg?v=1792554366","url":"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-1-144-hgaw-gt-9600-gundam-leopard","provider":"Mecha Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}