Bring one of the most iconic heavy units from the Universal Century universe to life with Bandai’s HGUC 1/144 FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th model kit. An official replica of the Mobile Suit featured in the PlayStation 3 game, this kit – number 98 in the High Grade range – captures all the mechanical power of the 7th-generation armour.
Made from coloured injection-moulded plastic, this scale model requires no glue or paint to achieve a finish faithful to the original design. Thanks to Bandai’s engineering, the joints incorporate flexible parts (Polycap) and double joints at the elbows and knees, ensuring perfect stability and total freedom of movement for memorable, dynamic poses.
The innovative one-piece moulded head design eliminates unsightly seam lines, whilst the side skirts and articulated rear stabiliser enhance the figure’s dynamism. It’s the ideal piece to enhance your collection or to get started in the exciting world of Gunpla!
Technical specifications
- Brand: Bandai Spirits / Bandai Hobby
- Range / Grade: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC) – No. 098
- Scale: 1/144
- Assembled height: Approx. 13 cm
- Number of parts: ~120 parts spread across 6 runners and 1 sheet of correction stickers
- Difficulty: Level 2 / Intermediate (Suitable for ages 10–12 and above)
- Estimated assembly time: 2 to 3 hours (depending on the builder’s experience)
- Assembly system: Snap-fit (parts clip together, no glue required)
- Materials: Pre-coloured ABS/PE/PS plastic
- Accessories included: 1 beam rifle, 1 shield, 1 long-range beam cannon, 1 lightsaber hilt.
Key features
- No glue, no paint: The parts snap together with a simple press, and the robot’s original colours are preserved straight out of the box.
- Impressive arsenal: Equipped with its enormous articulated long-range cannon mounted on the backpack, giving it a massive and aggressive silhouette.
- Advanced articulation: Double articulation at the elbows and knees, and a horizontal swivel mechanism at the hips to recreate action scenes from the video game.
- Clean finish: The head’s helmet is moulded in one piece using slide moulding technology, eliminating visible plastic seams.
Keywords
Gundam, Gunpla, Bandai, HGUC, 1/144, FA-78-3, Full Armor, Model Kit, Plastic model, Robot, Articulated figure, Manga, Anime, Video games, Japan, High Grade, Snap-fit
