HG RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" (Beyond Global)

This is a limited edition item. This Gunpla/Plamo is exclusively sold at events, bundled with Hobby Magazines/Video Games, released as a campaign prize, a gift from the Advanced Tickets purchased from Japanese cinemas, or a Standard-release limited item. If one wants to obtain this kit via aftermarket options, take note that this Gunpla is likely to be sought by collectors due to it's rarity, fetching as much as over 10 times its original price one or many years later after it's initial release. NOTE: Rarity & Price of the Gunpla merely varies.

HG RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" (Beyond Global)
Japanese Name	HG RX-78-3 G-3ガンダム [BEYOND GLOBAL]
Subtitle	E.F.S.F. Prototype Close-Combat Mobile Suit
Classification	High Grade
Scale	1/144
Franchise	Mobile Suit Gundam
Release Date	November 12 to 15, 2020
Price	¥2,420
Need glue?	No
Materials	PS
Variant of	HG RX-78-2 Gundam (Beyond Global)
Run	Limited + Exclusive
Model of	RX-78-2 Gundam

The High Grade (HG) RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" (Beyond Global) is a 1/144 scale kit released in 2020, as an event exclusive.

Includes

• RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3"
  • 2 Beam Sabers
  • Manipulators
    • Multipurpose weapon-holding (1 pair)
    • Trigger-finger (right)
    • Open-palm (right)
• Beam Rifle
• Shield

Kit Features & Gimmicks

Articulation

• The head can swivel on a ball-joint, or pivot backwards on a hinge joint.
• The torso can tilt frontwards (slightly) or sideways.
• Shoulder joints can...
  • Raise upwards.
  • Swing frontwards with two-thirds of the torso blocks.
• The arms can...
  • Swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
  • Raise horizontally.
• The upper arms can rotate.
• Both the elbows and knees are double-jointed.
• The end of the forearms features a pull-out ball-joint, which allows it to twist and swivel.
• The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees.
• Front, side, and rear skirt armors can lift up to avoid interference with the leg articulation.
• The hip joint axis can swing down for extended articulation.
• The upper thighs can swing frontwards/backwards on a peg joint, raise horizontally, and/or rotate on each piece.
• The joint socket on the upper thigh parts can be bent inwards.
• The ankles can pivot back and forth, and/or tilt sideways.

Weapons/Other Gimmicks

• The hands are swappable.
• Each of the weapons must be wielded by their own respective hands.
• Beam Saber hilts can be optionally removed as handheld weapons.
• Beam Rifle's foregrip & sensor can swing left and right.
• The Shield's grip can be flipped out for the left hand to wield.
  • The Shield can attach onto the backpack.
• RX-78-3 Gundam "G-3" can mount onto any Action Bases. (Sold separately)

Tips & Tricks

• For better results, some or most of the details are needed to applied/panel lined with Gundam Markers and/or Mr. Color paints.
• Topcoat (Mr. Hobby recommended) can be used to protect an applied sticker and if any, marking decals and painted details.

Availability

This Gunpla is exclusive to the GUNPLA EXPO Feat. G-CONFERENCE TOKYO 2020.

Notes & Trivia

• The Gunpla's proportions also bear some similarities to the SCM (Special Creative Model) EX RX-78-2 Gundam figure, a Banpresto product.

Gallery

Packaging

Stock Photos