The Gundam was incredibly advanced for its time. Built from lightweight Luna Titanium Alloy, its frame was both lighter than that of Zeon's mass-produced mobile suits and much sturdier, able to shrug off a Zaku II's machine gun fire with little to no damage. Its offensive power was above and beyond that of the Zeon Zakus. The Gundam would engage in most battles with its beam rifle making it the first mobile suit to have firepower equivalent to a battleship beam cannon. In addition, it made use of two beam sabers, blades of extremely hot plasma which could cut through any metal with ease.
What better way to start the PG series of models than with the original Gundam design? Recreate the beginning of an era with this kit; the RX-78 comes to life in amazing detail, from the inner frame to the armour and decals. Celebrate where it all began with this great-looking kit!
Features:
- Scale: 1/60
- Skill level: 4
- No glue or paint required for assembly
Please note: This item ships to us direct from Japan – packaging, promotional materials and booklets may be in Japanese only.
The RX-78–2 Gundam (aka the Gundam, White Mobile Suit) is the titular Mobile Suit of Mobile Suit Gundam. Part of the RX-78 Gundam series, it was built in secret on Side 7. The Gundam would turn the tide of war in favor of the Earth Federation during the One Year War against the Principality of Zeon. The unit was primarily piloted by the series' main protagonist Amuro Ray.