{"product_id":"pre-order-hg-1-144-gundam-virsago","title":"Bandai 1\/144 HG Gundam Virsago","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Frost Brothers' black machine, finally in modern HG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NRX-0013 Gundam Virsago is Shagia Frost's mobile suit from After War Gundam X, one half of the two-machine terror the Frost Brothers brought down on the New United Nations Earth government. Developed by the Old Federation Army Remnants after the Seventh Space War, Virsago was built to fight up close: sharp Attack Claws on both arms to grab an enemy, and a chest-mounted MEGA Sonic Cannon to finish it point blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years the only way to build Virsago was the 1990s 1\/100. This is the first time it has been done in the modern HG format, released for the After War Gundam X 30th anniversary on an entirely new mould. If you grew up on Gundam X, or you have been chasing the Frost Brothers' machines for your shelf, this is the one to lock in early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild difficulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a modern High Grade at 1\/144 scale, so it sits in the comfortable middle of the hobby. It is a snap-fit kit, with no glue or paint needed to get a sharp result straight off the runners thanks to the colour separation Bandai builds into the current HG line. A confident first-timer can finish it, and an experienced builder will move through it in an evening or two. Bandai has not published the final part count or box specs yet, since the kit is still pre-production. We will update this page with the exact figures once it is in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirsago is an all-new mould developed with Bandai's current HG engineering. The proportions have been sharpened to modern tastes, with more angular armour lines than the original design, while keeping the machine unmistakably Virsago. Colour separation is handled through moulded parts, and articulation is the standard modern HG range. Two gimmicks carry across from the show: the Attack Claws on each arm extend, and the abdomen opens to recreate the MEGA Sonic Cannon deployment as it fires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this kit special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst modern HG Virsago:\u003c\/strong\u003e the NRX-0013 in the current 1\/144 HG format for the first time, on an all-new mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtending Attack Claws:\u003c\/strong\u003e the arm claws physically extend, so you can pose the close-range grab that defined Virsago in the show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMEGA Sonic Cannon deployment:\u003c\/strong\u003e the abdomen opens to replicate the chest cannon firing sequence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombining Assault Shooters:\u003c\/strong\u003e the two Assault Shooter rifles join into a single weapon, with a Beam Saber for melee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern colour separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the dark colour scheme is split across moulded parts, so it looks right without paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30th anniversary release:\u003c\/strong\u003e part of Bandai's After War Gundam X 30th anniversary line-up, alongside the companion Gundam Ashtaron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrictly limited first release:\u003c\/strong\u003e this listing is a pre-order for the first production run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly moulded 1\/144 HG Gundam Virsago (NRX-0013) runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Assault Shooter rifles that combine into one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Beam Saber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending Attack Claws for both arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandai has not published the full parts list for this pre-production kit yet. The complete runner count, sticker sheet, and any additional hand or joint parts will be confirmed once the kit is released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandai has not confirmed a display base with this kit, and most 1\/144 HG kits do not include one. To pose the extending claws and the cannon deployment properly, pair the Virsago with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/bandai-action-base-2-gunpla-display-stand\"\u003eBandai Action Base 2\u003c\/a\u003e, the standard 1\/144 display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild your After War Gundam X collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirsago never fought alone. Its partner machine, the Gundam Ashtaron, is also joining the modern HG line for the 30th anniversary. Browse the rest of the range on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/collections\/after-war-gundam-x-model-kits\"\u003eAfter War Gundam X collection\u003c\/a\u003e as stock lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 (HG)\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 NRX-0013 Gundam Virsago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePilot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shagia Frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode (EAN):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4580886844531\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skill Level 2 (intermediate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap-fit, no glue required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2026 (Bandai Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged weight and box dimensions are not yet published by Bandai and will be added once the kit arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGundam X fans who have wanted Virsago in a modern kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors building out the antagonist side of the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who enjoy posing gimmicks like the extending claws and cannon deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants to secure a strictly limited first-release pre-order early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate builders after a clean, satisfying weekend build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans marking the After War Gundam X 30th anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFast Australian shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pre-order arrives from Japan and is fulfilled, orders are dispatched same day from our Brisbane warehouse if placed before 2pm AEST on weekdays. Genuine Australian stock, not ordered through an overseas proxy. 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\u003ch2\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit has not been released yet, so there is no independent builder feedback to report. Once it is out and builders have put it together, we will update this section with anything worth knowing about fit, seam lines, or the claw and cannon gimmicks. For now, the honest note is that everything here is based on Bandai's announcement, not on a built sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilder tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e small moving gimmicks like the extending claws and the opening abdomen reward careful nub clean-up so the moving parts sit flush. Take your time removing those parts from the runners, and test the movement gently before forcing anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit build, no glue or paint required. A basic tool set covers it: a solid pair of nippers, a hobby knife for nub clean-up, and a panel liner if you want to sharpen the detail. One per customer while first-release stock lasts. Recommended age and final build time will be confirmed against the box when the kit arrives. Skill Level 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast updated: 1 July 2026 (AEST)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749708767474,"sku":"5184453","price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/9503\/6974\/files\/mea-hg-virsago-front.jpg?v=1782890847","url":"https:\/\/mechaexpressaustralia.com.au\/products\/pre-order-hg-1-144-gundam-virsago","provider":"Mecha Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}