HGUC #169 LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam

The LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam is one of the smallest Gundams used at any point in the Universal Century but still packs a serious punch! The V2 shares many aspects with its predecessor, the Victory Gundam, and adds the impressive Minovsky Drive System. The Minovsky Drive System allows the LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam to sustain in-atmospheric flight and operate in space without using gigantic rocket thrusters and propellant tanks. This system also made the LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam one of the fastest Mobile Suits ever built, which the pilot took full advantage of when engaging Zanscare targets.

Here’s what Bandai included alongside the awesome HGUC LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam:

• Beam Rifle
• Grenade Launcher
• Beam Saber x2
• Beam Shield Effect
• Swinging Beam Effect
• Core Fighter

Articulation –

The LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam is a transformable Mobile Suit in-universe. Unfortunately, the HGUC rendition does not feature a transformation gimmick to recreate the Top and Bottom Fighter configurations of the V2. For a transformable model kit of the LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam, check out the Master Grade Ver. ka. The lack of transformation for the HGUC rendition makes for a much sturdier and more articulate final product. You’ll also find that the build process is streamlined and uses tons of clever techniques to deliver a model kit twice as limber and half the size of a standard High Grade.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam’s Beam Rifle features a removable Grenade Launcher mounted underneath the barrel. The V2 does not use a traditional Shield made from the same material as the Mobile Suit. Instead, the LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam utilizes a Beam Shield system, which generates a flat surface of Beam Energy from one or both forearms to deflect Projectile and Beam Weaponry. Bandai included a unique effect part to recreate this feature of the V2, as well as a Swinging Beam Effect for some sweet attach posing options!

This kit includes:

8 Runners total (A1, A2, B, C, D1, D2, BSLD01, PC002)
Total Piece Count – 147
Foil Stickers
Materials – PS, PE
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Uso Ewin, Oliver Inoe, Kamui Gian
Unit Type: Prototype Transformable General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Model number: LM314V21
Code name: Victory 2 Gundam
Head Height: 15.5m(50.9ft)
Manufacturer: League Militaire

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height: itty bitty
Original Release Date: Jan 2014
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
Mechanical Designer: Hajime Katoki