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The Master Grade (MG) RX-78-2 Gundam (Ver. 3.0) is a 1/100 scale kit released in 2013.

Includes[]

  • RX-78-2 Gundam
    • 2 Beam Sabers
    • Core Block
      • 1/100 Amuro Ray figurine (sitting)
  • Beam Rifle
  • Shield
  • Bazooka
  • Transformable Core Fighter
  • 1/100 Amuro Ray figurine (standing)
  • Adapter for Action Base 1

Kit Features & Gimmicks[]

Articulation[]

  • The head can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint, or pivot back (and front in some extent) on a hinge joint.
  • The torso can slightly tilt back and forth/sideways.
  • Shoulder joints can...
    • Slightly pull out to swing frontwards and backwards.
    • Raise upwards.
  • The arms can...
    • Swing on a peg-and-socket joint.
    • Raise horizontally.
  • Both sides of the shoulder armor can pivot to provide clearance for the arms' frontward/backward articulation.
  • The upper arms can rotate.
  • Both the elbows and knees are double-jointed.
  • The manipulators...
    • Feature fully articulated fingers.
    • Can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
  • The waist can turn 360 degrees, though it can be hindered by a few skirt armor panels.
  • The upper thighs can swing frontwards/backwards on a peg-and-socket joint, raise horizontally, and/or rotate on each piece.
    • The front, side, and rear skirt armors can lift up to provide clearance for the leg articulation.
  • Leg armor pieces can slide out when the joints are bent.
  • The ankle joints can pivot/tilt.
  • The front foot pieces can pivot.

Weapons/Other Gimmicks[]

  • Any of the weapons can be wielded by the articulated hands.
    • The hands feature molded tabs for increased gripping stability.
  • Core Fighter can convert into Core Block to combine with the Gundam.
    • The non-transforming Core Block can also combine with the Gundam if you wished to display the Core Fighter individually.
  • The cockpit hatch can open to reveal the pilot figurine.
  • Beam Saber hilts can be optionally removed from the backpack as handheld weapons.
    • Beam Saber hilts feature flip-out tabs for stable handling.
  • Beam Rifle's foregrip can rotate.
  • Beam Rifle or Hyper bazooka can mount onto the rear waist armor via a flip-out latch.
    • Beam Rifle can also be stored into the shield.
  • The shield's shutter can be opened and closed.
  • The shield can mount onto the backpack for storage.
  • Chest Intakes can be moved individually.
  • The backpack thrusters are ball-jointed.
  • Eyes can light up with the Gunpla LED Unit (sold separately)
  • Gundam can mount onto Action Bases 1 or 4 via an adapter.

Tips & Tricks[]

  • For better results, some or most of the details are needed to be applied/panel-lined with Gundam Markers 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 topcoat, it is advisable not to spray on the clear/translucent parts - can be done by masking or spraying topcoat while the said parts are separated.
  • The MG Custom Set for RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0 can be used to upgrade this kit.
  • The Gunpla LED Unit Yellow (2 Unit Set) can be used for this kit.

Variants[]

Italicized items are exclusives.

Reissues of the kit from September 2018 onward will feature a blue-colored Bandai Spirits logo. Later reprints from mid-2022 will also feature an additional Bandai Namco logo.

RX-78-2 Gundam[]

Core Fighter (Ver. 3.0)[]

Notes & Trivia[]

  • Like the Real Grade version, this kit is modeled after the 1/1 scale RX-78-2 Gundam statue.
  • This Gunpla is also released as part of the 35th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam Anime.

Gallery[]

Packaging[]

Stock Photos[]

Note: Images depict a kit completed by a professional builder. Actual product may differ.

Footnotes[]

  1. Yen price excluding 5% tax (8% from 2014 to 2019; 10% from 2019 October onwards).

External Links[]

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Reviews[]

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