Gunpla ZGMF-X56S/B Sword Impulse Gundam HGGS 1:144

Plastic model kit: Gunpla ZGMF-X56S/B Sword Impulse Gundam HGGS 1:144

The plastic model kit: Gunpla ZGMF-X56S/B Sword Impulse Gundam HGGS 1:144 is an excellent choice for fans of the Gundam series and model-making enthusiasts. This detailed set allows you to assemble the Sword Impulse Gundam model, which is one of the Gundams from the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny" series.

Contents of the set:

• Sword Impulse Gundam
• Core Splendor (in transformed form)
• B Sword Silhouette pack
• Pair of anti-ship laser swords
• Pair of energy boomerangs
• Energy rifle
• Shield
• Core Splendor
• Set of missile pods

Features and functions of the model:

Articulation:

• The head can rotate and tilt thanks to a single ball joint in the neck.
• The shoulder joints can extend and lift, increasing the range of motion upwards.
• The front toes can rotate.
• The arms, when not in Chest Flyer mode, can rotate at the pin-and-socket joint and lift horizontally.
• The upper arms can rotate.
• The elbow joints can bend up to 90 degrees.
• The manipulators can rotate at the ball-and-socket joint.
• The waist can rotate 360 degrees, although it may be limited by several skirt armor panels.
• The front and side skirt armors can rotate to avoid interference with leg articulation.
• The upper thighs can rotate at the ball-and-socket joint, although backward movement is limited by the non-articulated skirt armor.
• The knees are double-jointed.
• The ankles can rotate and tilt within a certain range.

Weapons and other features:

• Each weapon can be held by the default weapon-holding hands.
• The main body of the Sword Impulse can separate into Chest and Leg Flyers.
• The energy rifle can also be stored on the back of the waist.
• The shield can be mounted on either forearm, although the default position is the left side.
• The shield can rotate on the adapter pegs.
• The B Sword Silhouette pack is compatible with the HG Sword Impulse Gundam or any models from the Impulse Gundam Collection Series.

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 advisable to equip yourself with a modeling knife (or a utility knife). The photo shows a professionally assembled model.