MG RX-78-2 Gundam

The RX-78-2 Gundam is the furthest advancement of the Earth Federation’s Operation V initiative to create Mobile Suits powerful enough to defeat the Principality of Zeon’s army of Zaku Mobile Suits. The RX-78-2 Gundam Prototype was precisely the answer the Earth Federation was looking for, as it quickly proved itself technologically superior to the mass-production MS-06F Zaku II. The RX-78-2’s special Luna Titanium Alloy armor made it almost impervious to incoming ballistic fire without weighing down the Mobile Suit. At the time, the RX-78-2 was one of the most offensively capable Mobile Suits ever built, as its robust powerplant granted the RX-78-2 Gundam access to an array of beam-based weaponry. Before the RX-78-2 Gundam’’s creation, beam weapons had only made their way onto the large space battleships of the Earth Federation and Zeon.

Included alongside the MG RX-78-2 Gundam for accessories:

• BOWA*XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle
• BLASH*XHB-L-03/N-STD Hyper Bazooka
• RX*M-Sh-008/S-01025 Shield
• Beam Saber x2
• FF-X7 Core Fighter

Articulation –

The MG RX-78-2 Gundam features an entirely new construction supported by an array of polycaps, as this was Bandai’s first-ever entry in the Master Grade line! This model features double-jointed knees and elbows, providing a wide range of motion to create dynamic poses. The MG RX-78-2 Gundam also features a functional Core Block System gimmick that connects the Mobile Suit’s torso to its waist. Bandai provided a transformable Core Fighter as an alternative to the standard Core Block or for individual display. This model includes a set of shoulder armor with pre-printed markings! Aside from these pre-printed parts, the MG RX-78-2 Gundam includes sheets of color-correcting and marking stickers to help recreate the Mobile Suit’s on-screen appearance right out of the box!

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The MG RX-78-2 Gundam includes the BOWA*XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle as its primary armament. This weapon features an articulated forward grip for added stability when firing. Builders can attach this weapon to the Mobile Suit’s side skirt for storage. The MG RX-78-2 Gundam also includes the BLASH*XHB-L-03/N-STD Hyper Bazooka, which connects to the Mobile Suit’s back skirt for storage. There is also a storage location for the MG RX-78-2 Gundam’s Shield on the Mobile Suit’s backpack. The MG RX-78-2 Gundam also includes two Beam Sabers with transparent pink blades to recreate their activation.

This kit includes:

10 Runners total (A1, A2, B1, B2, C, D, E, F, G, PC111)
Total Piece Count – 194 with 46 Unused Parts
Foil + Marking Stickers and Dry Transfer Decals!
Materials – PS, PE
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Amuro Ray, Sayla Mass, Ryu Jose
Unit Type: Prototype Close-Combat Mobile Suit
Model number: RX-78-2/RX-78-02
Code name: Gundam
Overall Height: 18.0m(59.0ft)
Manufacturer: Earth Federation Forces

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Jul 1995
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
Mechanical Designer: Kunio Okawara