Bandai Reveals New Gundam Base Exclusive Gundam 00 Gunpla Kit
Bandai has revealed a new Gundam Base exclusive Gunpla model kit based on a popular mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
The “MG 1/100 Gundam Kyrios (Trans-Am Mode) [Metallic Gloss Injection]” faithfully recreates the transforming mobile suit piloted by the Celestial Being pilot Allelujah Haptism.
Master Grade kits stand approximately 18 cm tall and provide a high level of mechanical detail, including a complete internal skeleton.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 centers on the armed interventions of Celestial Being as they attempt to eradicate war through overwhelming force.
The Gundam Kyrios serves as the primary high-mobility unit for the team and can seamlessly transform between flight and mobile suit modes.
The Trans-Am system is a hidden function within the GN Drives that releases highly compressed particles to drastically increase the speed and combat capabilities of the Gundam.
This limited edition release utilizes a shimmering metallic finish to perfectly capture the glowing high-energy state of the mobile suit.
Builders can expect the same high-quality articulation and transformation mechanisms found in the standard Master Grade release to allow for dynamic aerial combat poses.
The injection molding process creates a unique gloss effect that replicates the distinct pinkish-red hue of the Trans-Am state without the need for additional painting.
This reveal was part of a larger announcement at the 64th Shizuoka Hobby Show featuring seven additional kits from series like After War Gundam X, Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM:
- “HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago”
This model from After War Gundam X includes articulated arm extensions and a deployable belly cannon for its signature attacks.
- “HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron”
This companion unit from After War Gundam X features the massive Atomic Scissors, which can be posed to capture enemy kits.
- “FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Graze Ein”
This kit brings the towering mechanical terror from Iron-Blooded Orphans to the 1/100 scale with a focus on its massive melee axes.
- “MG 1/100 Gundam Liberty Astray Red Frame”
This Master Grade release introduces a brand-new iteration of the Red Frame as featured in the SEED FREEDOM ASTRAY manga.
- “HG 1/144 Gundam Spiegel”
Fans of G Gundam will appreciate this modern High Grade update to the ninja-inspired mobile fighter representing Neo Germany.
- “HG 1/144 Gyan (Hakuji Equipment)”
This version features the mobile suit in its standard unit colors and will be distributed via a specialized lottery system on the official store.
- “HG 1/144 Z’Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) [Clear Color]” (Gundam Base Exclusive) (Gundam Base Exclusive)
The model uses transparent armor parts to highlight the internal structure of the suit featured in the SEED FREEDOM film.
Pre-orders for the “HG 1/144 Gyan (Hakuji Equipment)” are set to open on May 15 via Premium Bandai.
Pre-order dates for all other revealed Gunpla kits are yet to be confirmed and prices and shipping dates for all kits, including the Gyan, have not been announced at the time of writing.
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