Immerse yourself in the heart of the Thunderbolt sector with Bandai’s elite Master Grade 1/100 FA-78 Full Armor Gundam Ver.Ka model kit (EAN code: 4573102630490). Piloted by Io Fleming on behalf of the Brotherhood of Moore, this heavy Mobile Suit embodies the raw power of the Earth Federation in its confrontation with the forces of Zeon. This exclusive ‘Ver.Ka’ version has been completely re-engineered, boasting intimidating military proportions and a wealth of mechanical detail.
The kit’s key feature is its extreme modularity: all the plates of the external heavy armour can be removed to reveal the original Gundam beneath. To stay true to the manga’s industrial aesthetic, the joints and backpack are covered in realistic pleated vinyl sheaths that protect the robot from space debris. Equipped with a powerful backpack featuring articulated forearms capable of deploying four shields simultaneously, this model offers unrivalled dynamism in the e-commerce market. Fully moulded from coloured injection-moulded plastic, it assembles without glue or paint and includes a huge sheet of water-slide decals for a professional finish.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Bandai Spirits / Bandai Hobby
- Range / Grade: Master Grade Katoki Version (MG Ver.Ka)
- Scale / Format: 1/100
- Final height: Approx. 18.5 cm (excluding back-mounted equipment)
- Estimated number of parts: ~360 parts spread across 22 sprues, vinyl sleeves and springs
- Difficulty level: Level 4 / Expert (Recommended for experienced model-makers)
- Estimated assembly time: 6 to 8 hours
- Assembly system: Snap-fit (parts clip together with a simple press; no glue required)
- Materials: High-quality ABS/PE/PS plastic, flexible sheaths
- Accessories included: 1 Twin Beam Rifle, 1 shoulder-mounted missile launcher, 1 shoulder-mounted beam cannon, 4 reinforced shields, 2 lightsabres, 2 articulated retractable forearms, 1 transformable Core Fighter escape pod, 1 dedicated display stand and 1 sheet of water-slide decals.
Key features
- Fully removable armour: Allows you to switch instantly from a heavily armed Mobile Suit to a sleek, lightweight Gundam unit.
- 4-shield defence system: The mechanical arms attached to the backpack deploy forwards to hold the shields in spectacular defensive positions.
- Textured protective sleeves: The inclusion of special vinyl tubes lends an e-sports aesthetic and unprecedented mechanical realism to the joints.
- Functional internal Core Fighter: The cockpit transforms into an independent escape pod and slots into the centre of the mecha’s internal frame.
Keywords
Gundam, Gunpla, Bandai, Master Grade, MG, 1/100, Ver.Ka, Katoki, Full Armor, FA-78, Thunderbolt, Io Fleming, Model Kit, Plastic Model, Robot, Figure, Mecha, Snap-fit
