Grade: PG
Scale: 1/60
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
Released: December 2020
Barcode: 4573102607652
Model supplied unpainted & unassembled.
The RX-78-2 Gundam is the titular mobile suit of Mobile Suit Gundam television series. Part of the RX-78 Gundam series, it was built in secret on Side 7. The Gundam would turn the tide of war in favor of the Earth Federation during the One Year War against the Principality of Zeon. It was primarily piloted by Amuro Ray.
The Gundam was incredibly advanced for its time. Built from lightweight Luna Titanium Alloy, its frame was both lighter than that of Zeon's mass-produced mobile suits and much sturdier, able to shrug off a MS-06 Zaku II's machine gun fire with little to no damage. Its offensive power was above and beyond that of the Zakus. The Gundam would engage in most battles with its beam rifle, making it the first mobile suit to have firepower equivalent to a battleship's beam cannons. In addition, it made use of two beam sabers, blades of extremely hot plasma which could cut through any metal with ease. Those beam sabers could be extended into a spear-like beam javelin, which could be used to stab into an enemy from a longer distance.
First release of the Unleashed sub-line. Redesign of PG-01 with improved articulation and proportions. Features an array of metallic and chrome plated parts, plus metal parts and etching stickers. Uses dual-molded inner frame similar to that in Advanced MS Joint of Real Grade. Beam Rifle and Shield are mounted by magnets. Lighting unit powers up head and chest lights (requires two LR41 watch batteries). Beam Saber features LED gimmick that can alternately light up the thrusters when mounted on the backpack (one BR435 lithium battery included). Includes Amuro Ray and Sayla Mass figurines. Released as part of the Gunpla Evolution Project.
