HGUC #175 - Banshee Norn / Unicorn Unit 02 [Destroy Mode]
SKU: 2246116
Category: Gundam UC - Universal Century, HG - High Grade, Model Kits!
Vendor:Bandai Namco
Includes
- Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode)
- Manipulators
- Trigger-finger (right)
- Weapon-holding (1 pair)
- 4 Beam Saber hilts
- Beam Magnum
- Revolving Launcher
- Beam Jutte
- Spare Launcher part
- Spare Magazine part
- Armed Armor DE (Shield) (Destroy Mode)
- Adapter (arm)
- Adapter (backpack)
Kit Features & Gimmicks
Articulation
- The head can pivot up/down on a hinge and swivel on a ball-joint neck.
- The shoulder joints can slightly raise upwards and/or slightly swing forwards/backwards.
- The arms can...
- Swing on a peg-and-socket joint.
- Raise horizontally.
- The upper arms can rotate.
- Both elbow and knee joints can be bent up to 90 degrees.
- The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joints.
- Front and side skirt armors can pivot to avoid interference with the leg articulation.
- The waist can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint construction.
- The hip joint axis can swing frontwards/backwards on one side.
- The upper thighs are swivel on a ball-and-socket joint construction, though the backwards articulation is limited due to the non-poseable rear skirt armors.
- The ankles can slightly tilt forwards/backwards, or sideways.
Weapons/Other Gimmicks
- The hands are swappable.
- The weapons can only be wielded by their own respective hand parts.
- Beam Jutte can be connected to the Revolving Launcher.
- At least one of Beam Saber hilts can be removed from the forearms and backpack as a handheld weapon.
- The Shield or Beam Magnum can be stored on the backpack.
- Spare Launcher and Magazine parts can be connected to the back skirts.
- Builder can olso assemble normal Unicorn shield (Destroy Mode).
- Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn can mount onto any Action Bases (sold separately).
Tips & Tricks
- For better results, some or most of the details are needed to be applied with Gundam Markers or Mr. Color paints.
- Topcoat (Mr. Hobby recommended) can be used to protect applied stickers and if any, marking decals and painted details.
- If using matte/flat-finish top coat, it is advisable not to spray on the translucent parts - can be done by masking or spraying top coat while the said parts are separated.
Customizing-based tips
- Front skirt's joint can be optionally separated.
- Beam Saber effect parts from HGUC RX-0(N) Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode) can be used with this kit.
B-Club related customizations
- High Detail Manipulator 245 can be used for this kit.
Variants
Italicized items are exclusives.
Reissues of the kit from September 2018 onward will feature a blue-colored Bandai Spirits logo. Later reprints from mid-2022 will also feature an additional Bandai Namco logo.
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