HGUC #212 RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta

The RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta is an Earth Federation Mobile Suit developed from the Principality of Zeon’s MS-17 Galbaldy, often referred to as Galbaldy Alpha. Zeon conceived the MS-17 Gabaldy plans late into the One Year War as the potential successor to the YMS-15 Gyan, which never saw mass production, leading to a significant revision of the Gabaldy concept. The Federation would get their hands on these plans following the One Year War, quickly modifying them to create the RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta. The Earth Federation made minor cosmetic changes to the RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta, also adding a Signal Flare Launcher to the Mobile Suit’s head. Most of the Federation’s work in improving the Galbaldy platform focused on upgrading several internal components, granting the Mobile Suit a significant boost in performance. Thanks to its shared lineage with the MS-14A Gelgoog, the RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta could utilize an assortment of beam-based weaponry, giving it a slight advantage over the RMS-106 Hi-Zack.

Included alongside the HG Galbaldy Beta for accessories:

• Beam Rifle
• Beam Saber x2
• Shield

Articulation –

The HG Galbabldy Beta features an entirely new construction supported by an array of polycaps, providing an exciting and straightforward build for modelers of any skill level. The HG Galbabldy Beta utilizes double-jointed limbs and swiveling thighs, providing a wide range of motion to create dynamic poses! Bandai gave the HG Galbabldy Beta a unique ball jointed segment in its torso, enabling even further customization when posing! The HG Galbaldy Beta features a 3mm attachment point underneath its waist, allowing builders to attach the model to an Action Base without needing an adapter.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta’s Beam Rifle shares a strong resemblance with its predecessor wielded by the MS-14A Gelgoog, further showcasing the Federation’s willingness to borrow Zeon technologies. Bandai included a weapon-holding manipulator specifically for the Beam Rifle, ensuring a secure hold when posing. The RMS-117 Galbaldy Beta also sorties with a pair of Beam Sabers stored inside its shoulder armor behind two articulated panels. Bandai also included two transparent beam effects to recreate the activated Beam Sabers.

This kit includes:

10 Runners total (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, SB13, PC002)
Total Piece Count – 141 with 2 Unused Parts
Foil Stickers
Materials – PS, PE
English + Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Lila Milla Rira, Jerid Messa, Filius Stream
Unit Type: Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Model number: RMS-117
Code name: Galbaldy β
Overall Height: 19.0m(62.3ft)
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Jun 2018
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Mechanical Designer: Mamuro Nagano