Hiroto's two-in-one Build Divers ace
The Jupitive Gundam is Hiroto's mobile suit from Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE, and it's genuinely a two-stage build: you assemble the compact Core Gundam first, then equip the Jupiter Armor to transform it into the full-sized Jupitive Gundam. If you like the idea of two Gunpla builds in one box, this is a fun one to add to the queue.
Build difficulty
This is a standard High Grade build: snap-fit, no cement and no paint required. Because you're effectively building the Core Gundam and then the Jupiter Armor on top of it, budget more time than a single-stage HG, somewhere in the two to three hour range depending on how careful you are with the effect parts.
Technical highlights
The kit is moulded in its finished colours: white and dark blue-grey body with red and yellow chest accents and a green visor. The backpack unit reconfigures into a beam Gatling gun once the Jupiter Armor is on, and the included effect parts (a beam saber blade and two wing-shaped thruster flares) are moulded in translucent pink plastic. A display stand is included for posing the transformed Jupitive Gundam.
What makes this kit special
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Two Builds in One: build the compact Core Gundam, then equip the Jupiter Armor to transform it into the full-sized Jupitive Gundam.
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Backpack Beam Gatling Gun: the Jupiter Armor's backpack unit forms a beam Gatling gun for long-range display poses.
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Translucent Effect Parts: the beam saber blade and thruster flare parts are moulded in translucent pink plastic for an in-action look with no painting.
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Snap-Fit, No Paint Needed: moulded in its finished colours, so it looks right straight off the runners.
What's in the box
- Core Gundam body and Jupiter Armor parts
- Beam rifle
- Beam saber ×2
- Beam saber blade effect part (translucent pink)
- Thruster flare effect parts ×2 (translucent pink)
- Display stand
- Foil stickers
- Instruction manual
Compatible accessories
The HGBD:R Jupitive Gundam is a 1/144 scale kit and ships with its own display stand for the transformed configuration. If you also want to pose the smaller Core Gundam on its own before you equip the Jupiter Armor, the Bandai Action Base 2 - Display Stand for 1/144 Scale Gunpla is the standard 1/144 pairing.
Build your Gundam Build Divers collection
Stock across the Build Divers line is thin right now, but the Bandai Figure-rise Standard Diver Ayame is currently in stock if you want a Diver pilot figure to stand alongside your Jupitive Gundam.
Build specifications
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Series: Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
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Grade: High Grade (HG)
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Scale: 1/144
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Mobile Suit: Jupitive Gundam (Core Gundam plus Jupiter Armor)
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Pilot: Hiroto
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Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
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Kit packaged weight: 360 g in a 29.5 x 18.8 x 8.3 cm retail box
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Barcode: 4573102590022
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SKU: 5059002
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Skill Level: 2 (Intermediate)
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Assembly: Snap-fit, no glue required
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Release origin: Bandai Japan, released 9 January 2020
Perfect for
Build Divers Re:RISE fans who want Hiroto's signature mobile suit. Builders who like the idea of two stages in one box, the compact Core Gundam and the full Jupiter Armor transformation. Anyone who wants a snap-fit HG with genuine display-ready effect parts included. A good next step once you've built a kit or two already and want a slightly longer project.
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
Two independent build reviews (a search-indexed GunJap review and a direct SUTD Gunpla Club build write-up) both flagged the same two things: nub placement that's easy to miss when trimming parts off the runner, and a loose fit on some of the armour connections, especially around the shoulders. That's a genuine two-source match, not a single reviewer's opinion, so it's worth going slow with the nippers and double-checking the shoulder armour seats properly during the build. One of the two reviews also flagged the beam saber storage point as fragile, so handle that part gently when swapping the saber in and out.
Build notes
No glue or paint required. A basic tool set (nippers, hobby knife, tweezers) covers everything. Take your time trimming parts off the runner given the nub-placement note above. Build time runs around two to three hours across both stages. Recommended 15 and up.
Last updated: 13 August 2026 (AEST)