GunPla AMS-123X-X MOON Gundam HGUC 1: 144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla AMS-123X-X Moon Gundam HGUC 1:144

The plastic model kit: Gunpla AMS-123X-X Moon Gundam HGUC 1:144 is a unique set for fans of the Gundam series and modelers looking for advanced constructions. This model depicts the Moon Gundam, one of the more unique units in the Gundam universe, known from the manga series "Mobile Suit Moon Gundam".

Contents of the set:

• Moon Gundam
• Manipulators: universal for holding weapons (1 pair), trigger finger (right), open hand (1 pair)
• 2 Butterfly Edges
• Beam Tomahawk
• Psycho Plate
• Beam Rifle
• 2 Psycho Plate adapters (for shoulder)
• Long sub-arm for Psycho Plate (fixed)
• Action base 5 in transparent black color

Features and mechanisms of the model:

Articulation:

• The head can rotate and tilt on a ball joint.
• The torso can tilt forward, backward, and sideways.
• The frame holding the rear skirt armor can tilt forward, and the waist joint can rotate backward to avoid collision with the panels.
• The arm joints can move forward and backward.
• The arms can: rotate on a ball joint, lift horizontally.
• The upper parts of the arms can rotate.
• The arms and legs have double joints at the elbows and knees.
• The manipulators can rotate on a ball joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees.
• The hip joint axis can move diagonally forward.
• The upper thigh joints can move forward/backward on a pin, lift horizontally and/or rotate on each thigh.
• The front, side, and rear skirt armors can rotate to avoid interference.
• The feet can tilt/rotate on each element.

Weapons/Other mechanisms:

• The builder can choose one of two different parts for the Moon Gundam's camera eyes: opaque or transparent.
• The hands are interchangeable.
• Each weapon must be held by the appropriate hands.
• Psycho Plates can be: separated into individual elements, rearranged in two different positions.
• One of the movable sub-arms can be replaced with a fixed sub-arm element for greater durability.
• Butterfly Edges can be rearranged as separate or mounted on the arm weapons.
• Several white parts (knees, lower arms, collar, V-fin, and Tomahawk) can glow under UV light.
• The Moon Gundam can be mounted on the included action base 5.

Gunpla is an abbreviation of GUNdamPLAstic model. Models do not require glue or (mostly) painting. They are based on the Japanese series - Gundam - which debuted in Japan in 1979 and featured giant combat robots, reaching heights of up to 18 meters, piloted by humans.

Assembly kit. To assemble, you will need modeling nippers (to cut the model parts from the frames), which are not included in the set. It is also worth equipping yourself with a modeling knife (or a utility knife). The photo shows a professionally assembled model.