Gunpla CB-9696G/C/T Reversible Gundam HGBF 1:144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla CB-9696G/C/T Reversible Gundam HGBF 1:144

We present the Reversible Gundam model kit, which is an excellent choice for fans of the Gundam series and model-making enthusiasts. This set not only offers the possibility to assemble an impressive model but also provides many configuration and transformation options, making it unique in its category.

Contents of the set:

Reversible Gundam

• 2x large GN Beam Saber handles
• 2x GN Battle Shield/Claw Hands
• 1x large GN Beam Saber effect (clear)
• 2x GN Hand Guns
• 2x GN Buster Cannons
• 2x Egner Whip hands

Features and functions of the model:

Articulation:

• The head can rotate and tilt on a double ball joint.
• The upper torso has limited forward and backward tilting capability.
• The shoulder joint socket can retract, which is used in Cannon mode configuration.
• The arms can: rotate at the peg-and-socket joint and lift horizontally.
• The upper parts of the arms can rotate.
• The elbow joints can bend up to 90 degrees, and the forearm joints can rotate, which is used during transformation.
• The Reversible Gundam manipulators can rotate on a ball joint.
• The Reversible Cannon's Egner Whip/claws can rotate on a peg-and-socket joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees.
• The front, side, and rear skirt armors can rotate to avoid interference with leg articulation.
• The hips are connected by ball joints.
• The legs have double knee joints, providing a greater range of motion. In Cannon mode, the knees can only bend up to 90 degrees.
• The ankles can tilt sideways and/or rotate on a ball joint (within a limited range).

Weapons and other features:

• Each weapon can be held by the default hands of the Reversible Gundam.
• The Reversible Gundam can transform into Tank and Cannon modes through minor part reconfiguration.
• The hands can be replaced with Egner Whips in Tank and Cannon modes.
• GN Buster Cannons are retracted in Tank and Cannon modes.
• GN Beam Saber handles can optionally be removed from the forearms as handheld weapons. An additional Beam Saber effect is needed if someone wants to display the Reversible Gundam with two Beam Sabers.
• The claws on the Battle Shields are retractable and movable.
• GN Handguns can be equipped/removed from the hands using the movable mechanism on the Battle Shields.
• The panel under the crotch can be removed to reveal a 3 mm mounting point for any Action Bases, on which the Reversible Gundam/Cannon can be mounted.

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, modeling nippers (for cutting model parts from the frames) are needed, which are not included in the set. It is also advisable to equip yourself with a modeling knife (or a utility knife). The photo shows a professionally assembled model.