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HG IBO 1/144 Gundam Barbatos Form 6 HG IBO 1/144 Gundam Barbatos Form 6 "Gundam Iron- Blooded Orphans" Gundam Barbatos with increased fire power and armor! In addition to new height from feet modification, model includes giant "Wrench Mace" weapon that can open to reveal a chainsaw, under-arm weapon mounts for mortars or auto-cannons, and Reactive Armor for chest. 4th form Barbatos armor parts and original feet are also included and can be switched out to recreate its ever evolving appearance! Combine with flight leg units from the HG Schwalbe Graze to make the 5th form Barbatos! Also includes alternate parts for HG #17 Graze Ritter. Runner x 7, Sticker x 1, Instruction Manual. Approx 6" Tall Pkg dimensions: 12"W x 7"H x2"D 1/100 Gundam Barbatos Form 6 "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans" Gundam Barbatos with increased fire power and armor! In addition to new height from feet modification, model includes giant "Wrench Mace" weapon that can open to reveal a chainsaw, under-arm weapon mounts for mortars or auto- cannons, and Reactive Armor for chest. Barbatos' original mace with pile driver feature is also included. Combine with flight units from the 1/100 Schwalbe Graze to make the 5th form Barbatos! Approx 6" Tall Pkg dimensions: 7"W x 12"H x3"D HG IBO 1/144 Carta's Graze Ritter "Gundam Iron- Blooded Orphans" A custom Graze unit used by the Outer Earth Orbit Regulatory Joint Fleet commander, Carta Issue. Features custom blade antennae on head, knight sword, and new shoulder and hip mounted armor. Original Graze equipment including rear booster, rifle, and battle axe included. Approx 5" Tall Pkg dimensions: 7.8"W x 12"H x4"D RG 1/144 00 Quanta "Gundam 00" A new Real Grade from the Gundam 00 universe! The successor to the Exia and 00 Gundam, the 00 Quanta (Qan[t]) incorporates the Real Grade line's philosophy of utilizing real world inspiration for the fictional technologies of the Gundam universe. To recreate the GN Drive docking and the GN Shield's range of movement as seen in the Gundam 00 movie, "Awakening of the Trailblazer", a series of mechanical mounts and swinging joints have been utilized. Frame features special modifications to allow the wrist to run parallel with the arm so the sword can be held horizontally. All weapon gimmicks including conversion between sword and rifle forms have been faithfully recreated. Runner x 11, sticker, instruction manual. Approx 5” Tall Pkg dimensions: 12"W x 7.48"H x3"D BB#400 Legend BB Knight Superior Dragon "SD Gundam" The 400th release in the SD Gundam line, the Knight Superior Dragon has been faithfully recreated in electroplated shiny gold plastic. Able to convert between knight and dragon forms, the release incorporates the advancements made into higher end SD releases. Wings are flexible through ball joints and parts of its body can be combined to recreate various weapons like a large bow. A clear yelow display stand is included. Runner x 8, sticker, instruction manual. Approx 3” Tall Pkg dimensions: 12"W x 7.48"H x3"D HG IBO 1/144 Gundam Astaroth "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans" A Gundam unit from the manga side story for "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans", it is a machine that has accumulated numerous on field repairs and no longer resembles its original form. Its a- symmetric design features a strong suite of weapons including a massive folding sword known as the "Demolition Knife, rifle, and small knife. Kit features numerous hard point plugs for use with other HG IBO models. Runner x 6, sticker, instruction manual. Approx 5” Tall Pkg dimensions: 11.7"W x 7.48"H x2.16"D HG The Origin 1/144 Zaku I "Gundam The Origin" The Zaku I as used by Denim and Slender from the animated adaptation of "Gundam The Origin." Kit comes with parts to build either pilot's personalized machines. Weapons include large anti-ship rifle, bazooka with interchangeable cartridges, zaku machine gun, and heat hawk in sheathed and battle- ready forms. Weapons can be mounted on the body through various hardpoints. Runner x9, Sticker, Instruction Manual Approx 5” Tall Pkg dimensions: 11.74"W x 7.4"H x2.6"D HGUC 1/144 Gyan (Revive) "Mobile Suit Gundam" The knight themed mobile suit from the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" TV series now in a modern HG form! Not only have its proportions been refined with modern aesthetic, but it features more posability and articulation than ever before! Wrist can shift forward to recreate various fencing attacks and shield includes layers of color separation. Includes beam saber, and shied. Runner x 8, sticker, instruction manual. Approx 5” Tall Pkg dimensions: 11.74"W x 7.4"H x2.6"D Chara Stand Plate Atra Mixta"Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans" New display stands that also double as portraits that can be hung on the wall that feature characters from the new Gundam Iron- Blooded Orphans series. Can be used to display 1/144 or SD models. Atrais in color thanks to a sheet that is layered below a frame. Runner x 3 Approx 5” Tall Pkg dimensions:6"W x 6"H x1"D HGTB 1/144 Psycho Zaku (Anime Color) "Gundam Thunderbolt" From "Gundam Thunderbolt" comes a heavily armed High Mobility Type Zaku! A large cache of weapons including Zaku Machine Gun, 3 Zaku Bazookas, sturm fausts, giant bazooka, heat hawk are included. A display stand is included to pose the massive size of this Zaku. Runner x14, sticker, Instruction Manual. Approx 5” Tall Pkg dimensions:12"W x 7"H x4.3"D HGTB 1/144 GM(Anime Color) "Gundam Thunderbolt" Redesigned GM as used by the Mua Brotherhood from "Gundam Thunderbolt." Features unique joint covers to project from space particle matter and overwhelming firepower and defensive capabilities through 2 shields on movable arms, double barrel beam rifle, beam spray gun. Runner x 9, Sticker, Instruction Manual. Approx 5.5” Tall Pkg dimensions:12"W x 7"H x2.6"D SD Gundam 010 EX-Standard Gundam Barbatos Part of the SD Gundam EX-Standard product line, the Gundam Barbatos has been recreated with an emphasis on articulation and enhanced proportion at an attractive price. Weapons include mace, long-range cannon, and sword that can be mounted on back. Runner x 5, instruction manual Approx 3” Tall Pkg dimensions 5.91" (W) x 8.07" (H) x 1.88" (D) .
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