Description
The Bandai Mega Size Model 1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam is a massive snap-fit plastic model kit from the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. Released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gunpla, this kit stands an impressive 375mm (nearly 15 inches) tall, making it larger than even Perfect Grade kits. Designed with a stress-free structure for builders of all skill levels, no tools are required for assembly thanks to Bandai's wedge gate system. The kit's design is patterned after the iconic 1/1 scale RX-78-2 Gundam statue that was displayed in Odaiba, Japan.
Key Features
- Massive 1/48 Scale: Stands 375mm (approximately 15 inches) tall once assembled, the largest scale in the standard Gunpla lineup
- 34 Points of Articulation: Ball-joint neck, swing-and-rotate shoulder joints, 90-degree elbow and knee bends, pivoting skirt armor, and tilting ankles for dynamic posing
- Click Mechanism Polycaps: Toothed polycap joints with a click mechanism support the weight of the large model and hold poses securely
- Wedge Gate System: Thin runner connections allow parts to be removed by hand without nippers, and runners can be snapped together for faster sub-assembly
- Full Color Separation: Complete color reproduction without color stickers, including a fully color-coded head
- Water Slide Decals: Included water slide decal sheet for detailed markings
- Double Separator Tool: Included tool combines a parts separator and gate separator for easy assembly
Included Equipment and Accessories
- Runners x 21 (PS/PE/ABS molded parts)
- Beam Rifle
- Shield
- 2 Beam Sabers (removable from backpack)
- Swappable hands (trigger-finger hands included)
- Water slide decal sheet x 1
- Double Separator tool
- How-to-guide booklet x 1
- Instruction manual x 1
Specifications
| Brand | Bandai |
| Series | Mobile Suit Gundam |
| Line | Mega Size Model (MSM) |
| Scale | 1/48 |
| Model Number | RX-78-2 |
| Mobile Suit Name | Gundam |
| Pilot | Amuro Ray |
| Height | 375mm (approx. 15 inches) |
| Articulation | 34 points |
| Bandai SKU | 2087016 |
| UPC | 4543112620279 |
| Product Type | Snap-fit Plastic Model Kit |
| Material | PS/PE/ABS |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Release Date | March 6, 2010 |
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Bandai Mega Size 1/48 RX-78-2 Gundam Model Kit
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