Gunpla Rx-0 [n] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn Rg 1: 144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla RX-0 [N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn RG 1:144

The Gunpla RX-0 [N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn RG 1:144 plastic model kit is a unique assembly set that will surely delight any Gundam series fan. This 1:144 scale model depicts the powerful Banshee Norn, one of the most recognizable mechs from the "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" series. The kit offers many customization and transformation options, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced modelers.

Contents of the kit:

• Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn model
• 2 beam sabers (4 handles, 2 on the backpack, 1 on each forearm)
• Unicorn mode antenna
• Destroy mode antenna
• Manipulators: fists (1 pair), weapon grips (1 pair), open hand (1 pair)
• Beam Magnum
• Revolving Launcher
• Beam Jutte
• Armed Armor DE
• 1/144 scale Riddhe Marcenas figure
• Action Base adapter

Features and mechanisms of the model:

Articulation:

• The head can rotate and tilt thanks to an integrated ball joint.
• The torso can lean forward or sideways due to a ball joint at the waist.
• The shoulder joints can move forward.
• The arms can: move at the pin joint, lift horizontally.
• The upper elbows can rotate.
• The elbow joints can bend up to 120 degrees.
• The manipulators can rotate at the ball joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees.
• The hip joint axis can move down, increasing the range of motion of the legs.
• The front, side, and rear skirt armors can rotate to avoid colliding with the leg articulation.
• The upper thighs can move forward/backward, lift horizontally and/or rotate at each part.
• The legs are equipped with double knee joints.
• The ankles can rotate/tilt within a certain range.

Weapons and other mechanisms:

• The hands are interchangeable.
• Each weapon can be held by the hands with weapon grips.
• The hands with weapon grips have protruding tabs for grip stability.
• The Banshee Norn can transform between Unicorn mode and Destroy mode. (Armed Armor DE (shield) and Armed Armor XC (backpack) can be transformed accordingly.)
• The kit offers 3 options for the horn/antenna: 2 fixed (1 for Unicorn mode, 1 for Destroy mode) and 1 transformable.
• In Destroy mode, the forearm panels/beam saber grips can rotate forward, creating Beam Tonfas.
• The beam saber grips can optionally be removed from the backpack or forearms as handheld weapons.
• The Beam Magnum and Revolving Launcher magazines are removable and can be stored on the rear waist armor.
• The Beam Jutte can: be mounted on the Revolving Launcher, be used as a handheld weapon.
• The Armed Armor DE can: be mounted on either forearm, though the default position is the left, be attached to one of the two plugs in the adapter, move forward/backward on the adapter, be attached to the backpack using a special adapter.
• The Beam Magnum can be attached to the forearm socket.
• The Unicorn Gundam 02 can be mounted on any Action Base (sold separately) using the adapter.
• RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (except for Armed Armor VN and Armed Armor BS) can be built using this kit by following the instructions from RG #25 (except for the head steps).

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