{"product_id":"max-factory-1-350-plamax-jg-02-gipsy-danger-pacific-rim","title":"Max Factory 1\/350 PLAMAX JG-02 Gipsy Danger (Pacific Rim)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMankind's last line of defense, on your shelf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGipsy Danger is the Mark-3 Jaeger from 2013's Pacific Rim, piloted by Raleigh Becket and Mako Mori against the Kaiju. This is the first Pacific Rim kit Mecha Express has ever stocked, and it's not a small one. Max Factory's PLAMAX line built this at 1\/350 scale using 3D data straight from the film, right down to the inner frame under the armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one's for anyone whose shelf has been all Gundam so far and wants a genuine Hollywood mecha standing next to it. Newcomers to the hobby and long-time Gunpla builders alike can pick this up, just go in with honest expectations (see Build difficulty below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is colour-separated and snap-fit, no cement or paint required to complete it, and Max Factory rate it approachable. Being straight with you: independent builder accounts describe several of the armour panels as held by tabs rather than pegs, meaning they can pop off during handling and posing until you've built up a feel for the kit, and more than one builder has reached for a dab of glue on the more exposed joints for a securer display pose. The chest LED unit is a genuine highlight but is a little fiddly to wire up and access for battery changes. Budget more time than a same-size Gundam kit, mostly for the decal sheet, which independent reviewers describe as extensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in ABS and polystyrene using 3DCG data sourced directly from the film, so the proportions and panel work are screen-accurate rather than an artist's interpretation. The armour lifts away to reveal a detailed inner frame, a nice touch if you want to display it partially exposed. The chest turbine lights up via an LED unit (two LR41 batteries required, not included) and the kit ships with a Plasma Cannon and Chain Sword to pose in hand. Decals are the waterslide type for a cleaner finish than stickers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen-accurate 3DCG tooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e sculpted from the film's own model data, not a reinterpretation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposed inner frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e lift the armour and there's real detail underneath, not a hollow shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight-up chest turbine:\u003c\/strong\u003e a genuine LED gimmick, not a paint-on glow effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo signature weapons included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Plasma Cannon and Chain Sword both pose in hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge 1\/350 scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e stands around 23cm, a genuine display centrepiece rather than a shelf-filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA first for the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e the first Pacific Rim kit Mecha Express has carried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-separated snap-fit plastic runners (ABS and polystyrene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED lighting unit for the chest turbine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasma Cannon weapon part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain Sword weapon part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot included: the two LR41 batteries the LED unit needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFranchise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific Rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Max Factory (PLAMAX line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompleted height:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 23cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged size and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 38.2 x 23.2 x 12.3cm, 779g as shipped from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4545784014721\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour-separated snap-fit, no cement needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, waterslide decals included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x LR41 required, not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS, Polystyrene (PS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-up chest turbine, exposed inner frame, Plasma Cannon and Chain Sword included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from outside the Gundam universe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only Pacific Rim kit in the shop right now, but it's not the only thing on the shelf outside the Gundam universe. If you like the idea of a PLAMAX kit specifically, Max Factory's own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/max-factory-machine-bust-collection-noa-izumi-with-alphonse-patlabor\"\u003ePatlabor Machine Bust Collection: Noa Izumi with Alphonse\u003c\/a\u003e is currently in stock and worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacific Rim fans who've never had a proper model kit of their favourite Jaeger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGunpla builders after something outside the Gundam universe for the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who want a big, screen-accurate display piece rather than a quick build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who don't mind supplementing a snap-fit kit with a little glue for a secure pose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone drawn to the inner-frame reveal and light-up gimmick over pure build speed\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\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne detailed independent build account flags several armour panels (shoulder, knee, and rear sections in particular) as held by tabs rather than pegs, which can mean they pop off more easily than a comparable Gundam kit until you're used to it. A couple of independent builders separately describe the decal sheet as extensive, so budget real time for it if you want the full screen-accurate look. The chest LED lights the reactor core but doesn't extend further into the frame. None of this is a dealbreaker, it's simply a different kind of kit to a modern snap-together Gunpla release, more collector piece than weekend speed-build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small dot of clear-drying glue on the shoulder and rear armour tabs (optional, not required to complete the kit) goes a long way toward a display pose that holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cement or paint is required to finish the kit as designed, though some builders choose a light glue on a few tab joints for extra security once posed. Two LR41 batteries are needed for the LED unit and aren't included. Recommended age 15 and up. Expect a longer build session than an HG Gundam kit of similar size, mostly down to the decal work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: 4 August 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49877539487986,"sku":"MAX01472","price":173.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-plamax-gipsy-danger-front.jpg?v=1785803058","url":"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/max-factory-1-350-plamax-jg-02-gipsy-danger-pacific-rim","provider":"Mecha Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}