MG 08th - RGM-79[G] Gundam Ground Type
SKU: 1076371
Category: Gundam UC - Universal Century, MG - Master Grade, Model Kits!
Vendor:Bandai Namco
Includes
· Gundam Ground Type
· 1/100 Shiro Amada figurine (sitting)
· 2 Beam Sabers
· Weapon Rack (referred to as Weapon Container)
· Manipulators
· Poseable
· Fists
· Open-Palm
· 100mm Machine Gun
· Beam Rifle
· Shield
· 180mm Cannon
· 1/100 Shiro Amada figurine (standing)
Kit Features & Gimmicks
Articulation
· The head can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
· The torso can tilt frontwards/backwards in a very limited extent.
· The arms can...
· Swivel on a ball-and-socket joint. This also allows limited front/backward articulation.
· Raise horizontally.
· The upper arms can rotate.
· Both the elbow and knees are double-jointed.
· The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
· The default poseable manipulators feature 3+1+1 articulation on each finger.
· The waist can rotate in a limited extent.
· Each of the individual pelvis joint can tilt back and forth.
· The upper thighs can swivel on a ball-and-socket pelvis joint, though the backwards articulation is very limited.
· Front and side skirt armors can flip up/swivel to avoid interference.
· The ankles can pivot/tilt in an extent.
Weapons/Other Gimmicks
· The front panel can flip up to reveal the cockpit.
· The chest panels can flip down to reveal mechanical details.
· The hands are swappable.
· Any of the weapons can be wielded by the poseable hand parts.
· Beam Sabers can be removed from/store into the thigh units via parts swapping.
· The shield can be rearranged into offense mode.
· The 100mm Machine Gun's....
· Stock can fold backwards/forwards.
· Foregrip can swivel forward.
· Ammo pack can be removed.
· Beam Rifle foregrip can swivel left and right.
· Weapon container can be mounted on the backpack via minor parts rearrangement.
· The 180mm Cannon can be separated into individual components to store inside the container.
Tips & Tricks
· For better results, some or most of the details are needed to be applied & panel-lined with Gundam Markers and/or Mr. Color paints.
· The Gundam Color for MG Gundam Ground Type can be used to paint this kit.
· Topcoat (Mr. Hobby recommended) can be used to protect applied stickers/marking decals and if any, painted details.
· If using matte/flat-finish topcoat, it is advisable not to spray on the clear/translucent parts - can be done by masking or spraying topcoat while the said parts are separated.
B-Club related Customizations
· The Blue Destiny Conversion Parts for MG RX-79(G) Gundam can be used to remodel this kit into either Blue Destiny Unit 1, 2, or 3.
Variants
Italicized items are exclusives.
· Reissues of the kit from September 2018 onward will feature a blue Bandai Spirits logo, with later reprints from September 2022 onward will feature an additional Bandai Namco logo.
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