HGUC #187 XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1

The XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 fittingly belongs to the self-proclaimed “pirates” called the Crossbone Vanguard, and what a perfect match it is! This bite-sized Mobile Suit comes from the same development program as the F91 Gundam F91 but received a new model number to hide the origins of this unique Mobile Suit. The Crossbone Vanguard used the XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 to lead their Mobile Suit forces against the Jupiter Empire. The XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 received enhancements to withstand the immense gravitational forces surrounding Jupiter.

Included alongside the XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1:

• Buster Gun
• Beam Zanber
• Beam Shield
• Brand Marker Effect x2
• Heat Dagger x2
• Heat Dagger Blade x2
• Core Fighter Body
• Beam Saber x2

Articulation –

Bandai managed to squeeze tons of excellent articulation points into this tiny frame! The XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 features double-jointed limbs, providing the completed model with a stellar range of motion. All four thrusters articulate on a ball joint, allowing builders to create dynamic flying poses with ease! Unlike its Real Grade counterpart, the HGUC XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 does not feature a docking Corefighter gimmick. Instead, the thrusters on the back of the Mobile Suit attach to the Gundam like a backpack. The XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 shares its backpack attachment point with a vast array of High Grade models, so customizing is super easy!

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 has a wide assortment of weaponry at its disposal. The Buster Gun borrows its likeness from an 18th Century Flintlock Pistol and is the only significant ranged weapon used by the XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1. The Beam Zanber is the primary weapon of the Crossbone and gets its design from pirate cutlasses of yesteryear. The Zanber is incredibly powerful for a close-quarters weapon, even capable of slicing through standard Beam Saber Blades! These two weapons combine to form the Zanbuster, a more powerful version of the Buster Gun. Like many other late-UC Mobile Suits, the XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 uses Beam Shield emitters located in its forearms to protect against projectiles and beam weaponry. The XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 could also emit small Beam Blades from its forearms called Brand Markers.

This kit includes:

11 Runners total (A, B, C, D1, E, F, G1, G2, H1, H2, PC002)
Total Piece Count – 149
Foil Stickers
Materials – PS, PE
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Kincade Nau (aka Seabook Arno), Tobia Arronax, Umon Samon
Unit Type: Prototype Close-Combat Mobile Suit
Model number: XM-X1, F97
Code name: Crossbone Gundam X1
Head Height: 15.9m(52.2ft)
Manufacturer: Strategic Naval Research Institute

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Nov 2014
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam
Mechanical Designer: Hajime Katoki, Yuuichi Hasegawa