Super Robot Wars - GESPENST HG

Plastic model kit: Super Robot Wars - Gespenst HG

Gespenst is one of the first original robots created for the "Super Robot Wars" series, which debuted in 1991. This series combines elements of turn-based strategy with dynamic mech battles, and Gespenst quickly became one of the players' favorite robots. Its name comes from the German word meaning "ghost" or "phantom," which perfectly reflects its ability for quick and surprising attacks. In the "Super Robot Wars" game series, Gespenst often serves as a support unit, but thanks to its abilities, it can also become the main striking force.

Contents of the set:

• Gespenst model
• 1 pair of Split Missile pods
• 1 pair of Slash Rippers
• Effect parts
• 3 Plasma Cutter handles
• 2 beam effects
• Manipulators with interchangeable fingers: fists (1 pair), grips for Plasma Cutter (1 pair), grips for Neutron Beam (right), open hand (right)
• Neutron Beam
• Action Base 4 (black base with transparent arms and connecting parts)
• Support stand for Split Missile Pod/Slash Ripper

Features and mechanisms of the model:

Articulation:

• The head can rotate on a ball joint and tilt slightly backward on a hinge.
• The torso can lean forward/backward and sideways.
• The shoulder joints can extend to rotate forward and/or rotate 360 degrees horizontally.
• The arms can: rotate on a ball joint, lift horizontally, and the upper arms can rotate.
• The elbow joints can bend up to 90 degrees.
• The forearms can rotate on a ball joint.
• The manipulators can rotate on a ball joint.
• Each hand has a movable thumb in one piece.
• The waist can rotate, although it may be limited by some areas.
• The upper thighs can move forward (and to a limited extent backward) on a pin joint, lift horizontally, and/or rotate at each element.
• The front (three-part) and side skirt armors can rotate to avoid interference.
• The knees are double-jointed.
• The ankles can tilt/rotate within a certain range.

Weapons and other mechanisms:

• The hands are interchangeable.
• Weapons can be held in the hands, although this depends on the fingers used.
• The Plasma Sword handles can be detached from the left forearm as handheld weapons.
• Only two handles can be mounted with the attached Plasma Sword effects.
• Split Missile pods and/or Slash Rippers can be attached/detached from the backpack.
• Effect parts can be attached to the Slash Rippers.
• Gespenst can be attached to the included Action Base 4.
• One of the Split Missile pods or Slash Rippers can be mounted on a small supporting stand.

Gunpla is a shortening of the name 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.

Do-it-yourself 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.