1/13/2024 0 Comments Beginning gundam cockpit![]() The Gundam is recognized for its striking ‘heroic’ colors of white, red, and blue armor which has become the golden standard for all other designs that followed it. The Gundam also comes with the MP-1 manipulator set first introduced in the Master Grade RX-93 Nu Gundam “Version Ka” model that is now being used for all of the newer Universal Century model kits. Out of the box, the Version 3.0 Gundam is comprised of 16 PS plastic runners with one PC-202 polycap set for its joints and the standard SB-1 runner for the Gundam’s beam saber blades. Its body constructed is with multicolored panels of plate armor, where virtually no connecting color is alike. The design of Version 3.0 model is inspired by the “Real G” 1:1 scale statue, built in Odaiba Japan that stands in front of the ‘Gundam Front Tokyo’ attraction of Diver City. The Master Grade Version 3.0 RX-78-2 is a reflection of the development of the Gundam from the mechanical design to the cultural icon it has become over the franchise’s 34 year history, representing the Gundam as a living machine rather than an animated figure. The RX-78-2 is shown flying ahead of the Pegasus class carrier “White Base” followed closely by a pair of RX-77-2 Guncannons and a lonely RGM-79 “GM” drifting in the background. The Version 3.0 Gundam marks Bandai’s 172nd Master Grade model kit and comes in a gloriously illustrated box depicting a picturesque moment in time leading to the climax of the One Year War at the Battle of A Baua Qu. ![]() Since the first Master Grade model from 1995, there have been SIX unique molds of the RX-78 Gundam that have been reproduced into several special (chrome) coating, clear part, and convention exclusive models in addition to its canon variations such as the RX-78-3 G3.įollowing the success of their 1:144 scale “Real Grade” line, Bandai produced the first ‘Version 3.0’generation Master Grade models beginning with the RX-78-2.Īlthough it marks the seventh Master Grade RX-78-2, the Version 3.0 model sets the third benchmark phase for Bandai’s popular model kit line. In model kit form, the Gundam has reached a saturation point in their premiere 1:100 scale ‘Master Grade’ line. ![]() The RX-78-2 has been the subject of many revisions and artist interpretations that have been rendered across the spectrum of merchandizing produced by Bandai. The Gundam would see many performance enhancing upgrades during the One Year War, such as the Magnetic Coating in its joints. While Zeon over stretched their resources in developing newer model Mobile Suits designed to exploit the abilities of their Newtype pilots, Amuro made mechanical improvements to the Gundam in order to compensate for his evolution that would be the key to the white Mobile Suit’s amazing abilities. ![]() With faster reflexes and supernatural levels of heightened spatial awareness and empathic abilities, Amuro grew from an impetuous youth into one of the most seasoned veterans of the Universal Century. ![]() In September of UC 0079, the second prototype unit, the RX-78-2 was completed at the space colony Side 7 before a reconnaissance team of Zeon soldiers led by Char Aznable investigated, and ultimately attacked the colony in an effort to crush the Federation’s fledgling project.Īmid the chaos, the RX-78-2 was commandeered by Amuro Ray, son of the Mobile Suit’s creator Tem Ray in a shocking display of technical aptitude and skill without ever having piloted a Mobile Suit before.Īmuro proved to not only be a naturally gifted pilot but a Newtype, an emerging stage in human evolution caused from living in space. The RX-78 “Gundam” was the Federation’s first generation close-quarter combat Mobile Suit developed alongside the artillery assault units RX-75 Guntank and RX-77 Guncannon, which were constructed in secret as part of “Operation V” (short for ‘Victory’). The RX-78-2 was the first machine to own the name “Gundam,” created for Yoshiyuki Tomino’s 1979 grand space opera titled “Mobile Suit Gundam.”ĭesigned by artist Kunio Okawara, it has long since become a cultural icon in the world of giant mecha alongside the likes of Mazinger Z and Optimus Prime.Īt the same time, it has become a commercially endowed character rivalling Mickey Mouse with a vast number of endorsement deals ranging from Seven Eleven, Canon printers, to even Cup Noodle.ĭuring the One Year War of Universal Century 0079, the terrestrial forces of the Earth Federation were overwhelmed by the technological feats of the space dwelling Principality of Zeon and their humanoid mechanized weaponry known as Mobile Suits. ![]()
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