The High Grade Gundam The Origin (HGGTO) RX-78-01［N］ Gundam Local Type (North American Type) is a 1/144 scale kit released in 2017.
Includes[]
- RX-78-01［N］ Gundam Local Type (North American Type)
- Shoulder Cannon
- Beam Saber
- Manipulators
- General weapon-holding (1 pair)
- Trigger-finger (right)
- Machine Gun
- Adapter for backpack
- Shield
- 2 Beam Sabers
- Adapter for backpack
Kit Features & Gimmicks[]
Articulation[]
- The head can swivel on a ball-joint, or slightly tilt back and forth on a c-clip pivot joint.
- Shoulder joints can tilt upwards.
- The arms can...
- Swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
- Raise horizontally.
- The upper arms can rotate.
- Arms and Legs feature double-jointed elbow/knee parts.
- The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
- The waist can rotate on a ball-and-socket joint.
- Front and side skirt armors are poseable (though slightly) to avoid interference with the leg articulation.
- The hip joint axis can swing forwards (for extra articulation) and backwards.
- The upper thigh joints can swing frontwards (and backwards in a limited extent) on a peg, raise horizontally, and/or rotate on each thigh.
- The ankles can tilt forward, or swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
Weapons/Other Gimmicks[]
- The right hand is swappable.
- Backpack can be built into either:
- Right Beam Saber hilt + Cannon
- Two Beam Saber hilts
- Each of the weapons must be wielded by their own respective hands.
- Beam Saber hilts can be...
- Optionally removed from the left forearm as handheld weapons.
- Mounted on the lower section of the shield.
- The shield can be stood up by folding down the bipod.
- Machine Gun foregrip can swing out.
- Shoulder cannon can pivot up and down
- Machine Gun & Shield can be mounted onto the backpack via their respective adapters.
- The Gundam Local Type can mount onto the Action Base via an adapter.
Tips & Tricks[]
- For better results, some or most of the details are needed to be painted and panel-lined with Gundam markers and/or Mr. Color paints.
- Topcoat (Mr. Hobby recommended) can be used to protect applied stickers/marking decals and if any, painted details.
- If using matte/flat-finish top coat, it is advisable not to spray on the clear/translucent parts - can be done by masking or spraying top coat while the said parts are separated.
- The Gundam ACE exclusive Long Range Beam Rifle (Prototype) add-on can be used for this kit.
Notes & Trivia[]
- Depending on how you assemble the kit; the antenna pieces' (C29 + B110) construction may not align well on the forehead (notably the red piece) if not done properly.
Gallery[]
Packaging[]
Pre-Bandai Spirits red logo/Bandai Namco logo labelling
Stock Photos[]
Footnotes[]
External Links[]
Official[]
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