MG ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam

The Master Grade (MG) ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam is a 1/100 scale kit released in 2017.

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The head can swivel on a double-sided ball-joint neck.
The torso can tilt back and forth, or sideways in a limited manner.
The shoulder joints can tilt upwards or swing frontwards.
- 2/3 of the torso blocks can tilt frontwards along with the shoulder joints.
The arms can...
- Swing on a rod joint.
- raise horizontally.
The shoulder armors can raise up to avoid interference with the arm articulation.
The upper arms can rotate.
The elbow and knees are double-jointed.
- The elbow joints can be pulled down to widen the articulation range.
The front end of the forearms can swivel.
The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
The waist can only rotate 45 degrees.
Front skirt armors, sideway and rear DRAGOON pods can pivot/flip up to avoid interference with the leg articulation.
Each of the hip joint axis piece can extend for a wider articulation.
The upper thighs can swing frontwards/backwards on a peg, raise horizontally, and/or rotate on each piece.
The ankle joints can pivot and/or tilt sideways.
The front toes can pivot.
DRAGOON Backpack can tilt back and forth by extending its arm unit.

The finger parts can be swapped.
Any of the weapons can be wielded by the hands, though it depends on which finger digits you're using.
Beam Rifle's foregrip can swing left or right.
Left and right DRAGOON Backpack thrusters can flip up to reveal additional sub-thrusters.
The Small DRAGOON Pods' waist and backpack joints can tilt up and down/forward and backward.
DRAGOON Pods can be optionally removed from the backpack and waist sections.
- DRAGOON Pods can also be displayed with the firing effect parts.
Composite Armed Shield System can attach on/remove from the left arm.
Providence Gundam can attach onto the Display Stand via an adapter.

For better results, some or most of the details are needed to be applied & panel-lined with Gundam Markers/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 translucent parts - can be done by masking or spraying top coat while the said parts are separated.
The DRAGOON Display Effect for MG Providence Gundam can be used for this kit.
If one chooses, the surplus opaque forehead sensor piece can replace the original translucent piece.

Italicized items are exclusives.

Current reissues of the Gunpla from September 2018 onward will feature a blue-colored Bandai Spirits logo.
MG Providence Gundam G.U.N.D.A.M. Premium Edition - Limited first press release of with exclusive box cover. Includes custom ZAFT Action Base and water slide decal sheet for MG Duel Gundam Assault Shroud, MG Blitz Gundam, MG Buster Gundam, MG Aegis Gundam, MG Aile Strike Gundam Ver.RM, and MG Freedom Gundam Ver.2.0
MG Providence Gundam G.U.N.D.A.M. Edition - Same as above, but features a slightly different packaging.
MG ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam (Special Coating)

This Gunpla is the first MG iteration of the Providence Gundam kit.
Unlike the MG Freedom Gundam (Ver. 2.0) and the Justice Gundam, the Providence Gundam's hip joint axis has no reports of breaking.