Japan's official "Mobile Suit Gundam" Gunpla flagship store, GUNDAM BASE, today announced the latest product from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", the "MG 1/100 Aegis Gundam [Clear Color]", which is scheduled to go on sale in stores starting March 09, 2024.
The GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam is the commander unit among the five prototype mobile suits of the first-generation GAT-X series secretly developed by the Atlantic Federation. While its appearance seems humanoid like the other four Gundams and it is similarly equipped with armaments such as a beam rifle, beam saber, shield, and vulcan cannons, it actually utilizes an X300 series frame with a transformation mechanism, allowing it to transform into a cephalopod-like MA form. In its transformed state, the Aegis Gundam can unleash astonishing high-speed assault combat capabilities in space, using its transformed limbs as claws to firmly grasp enemy mobile suits, and at extremely close range, fire the 580mm "Scylla" multi-phase energy cannon, capable of sinking a battleship in a single shot. If necessary, it can even activate self-destruct to take down enemy units with it.
The "MG 1/100 Aegis Gundam [Clear Color]" is based on the regular version released in 2012. This kit was produced with newly developed design drawings specifically for MG at the time, boasting richer and more precise details than its anime counterpart. It faithfully reproduces the colors and mechanisms of each part through color separation and part division, and moreover, recreates the transformation mechanism of the X300 variable frame, allowing it to transform into two MA forms: "Artillery Mode" and "Cruise Mode". Armaments include a beam rifle, anti-beam shield, and beam saber effects installed on its four limbs.
This limited edition replaces all the red, white, and yellow parts with colored clear parts. Not only does this allow the internal frame structure to be seen, but when light reflects off it, the mobile suit's armor appears to emit a brilliant red glow. This also makes it more convenient for special customization techniques such as adding lighting or glow-in-the-dark paint, presenting a style distinct from regular Gunpla.
MG 1/100 Aegis Gundam [Clear Color]
Reference Price: 5,610 JPY (Tax Included)
Scheduled Release Date: 2024/03/09
Product Specifications: 1/100 Scale Assembly Model
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