Take control of a historic milestone in the Gundam saga with this exclusive commemorative model developed by Bandai Spirits to recreate the life-size giant robot on display at the 2025 Osaka Expo.
The RX-78F00/E Gundam represents a major evolution on the Yokohama model. Its white, navy blue, red and yellow bodywork features a multitude of open armour panels. These slits reveal energy circuit panels moulded from sparkling, transparent turquoise-blue plastic (clear parts), distributed across the torso, shoulders, armour skirts and legs to simulate the G.L.R.S.S. system at full activation.
An XXL energy wing system and support arms:
The central and most spectacular feature of this model lies in its two immense dorsal wing structures, shaped like futuristic solar panels. Composed entirely of an assembly of transparent blue parts featuring a honeycomb pattern, they give the mecha a divine wingspan. To support this heavy apparatus, the backpack is fitted with two complex articulated mechanical arms modelled on the attraction’s actual launch gantries.
Versatile posing and an exclusive finish:
Benefiting from the brand’s full engineering expertise, the joints feature a smooth mechanism to reproduce the robot’s famous pose from the World Expo, with one arm raised towards the sky to guide humanity into the future. The box comes with the traditional arsenal (beam rifle, shield) as well as a sheet of official decals specific to the Osaka event.
Technical Specifications of the Kit
- Brand: Bandai Spirits
- Range: Gunpla Special Edition (1/144 scale)
- Origin: Gundam Next Future Pavilion (Expo 2025 Osaka)
- Scale: 1/144 (approximately 13 cm tall for the robot, wingspan over 25 cm)
- EAN/JAN code: 4573102735843
- Manufacturer’s reference: 251435 / EX-001
- Product type: Articulated collectable plastic model (Gunpla)
- Difficulty level: Intermediate (Level 2 to 3) – Accessible and rewarding for all enthusiasts.
- Assembly system: Snap-fit (parts snap together precisely with a simple press; no glue required).
- Painting: Absolutely not required (the model’s splendour lies in the contrast between its matt plastic parts and its original translucent blue parts).
- Number of parts: Approximately 140 to 170 parts arranged in ergonomic sprues.
- Estimated assembly time: 2 to 3½ hours (a unique and visually spectacular assembly experience).
- Box contents: Complete RX-78F00/E chassis, 2 large transparent energy wings, back support arms, 1 beam rifle, 1 shield, a set of interchangeable hands and a sheet of Expo 2025 marking stickers.
Key Features
- Expo 2025 Osaka Collector’s Edition: A unique and historic commemorative mould from the World Expo, highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
- Translucent Crystal Blue Parts: The honeycomb panels on the wings and the armour inserts beautifully catch the light to create a radiant, premium look on display.
- Articulated Backpack Engineering: The backpack’s support arms can be manually pivoted along multiple axes to position or deploy the wings at different angles for flight or rest.
- Reproducible Iconic Pose: The design of the shoulder and neck ball joints allows the official pose from the Osaka monument to be perfectly recreated without putting strain on the plastic.
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