Make the terrifying “Black Lion” the centrepiece of your display with Bandai’s 1/100 Master Grade RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Ver.Ka model kit. Designed as the sister unit to the original Unicorn, this elite combat machine has made its mark on the franchise’s history with its aggressive aesthetic, combining intense midnight-blue armour, a majestic golden crest modelled on a lion’s mane, and its arsenal of heavy weaponry. This exclusive Ver.Ka edition has been completely re-engineered to offer ultra-sleek proportions and surgical precision in its reproduction of the original design.
The model’s key engineering feature lies in its complete modularity and dual configuration. Without the need for any spare parts, the mecha undergoes a complete transformation by sliding its armour plates to switch from the closed ‘Unicorn’ mode to the deployed ‘Destroy’ mode, revealing its internal Psycho-Frame skeleton in fluorescent orange transparent plastic. The joints feature reinforced pivot points to maintain stable poses despite the deployment of the armour structures. Entirely moulded from coloured injection-moulded plastic, this premium robot assembles without glue or paint and includes a huge sheet of Ver.Ka water-slide decals for a professional finish worthy of a museum exhibit.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Bandai Spirits / Bandai Hobby
- Range / Grade: Master Grade Katoki Version (MG Ver.Ka)
- Scale / Format: 1/100
- Final height: Approx. 19 cm (Unicorn mode) to 21 cm (Destroy mode)
- Estimated number of parts: ~300 parts spread across 16 plastic sprues
- Difficulty level: Level 4 / Expert (Recommended for experienced and meticulous 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 with translucent Psycho-Frame components
- Accessories included: 1 beam rifle (Beam Magnum), 1 transformable shield, 2 hyper bazookas, 4 lightsabres, connecting parts for the weaponry, a miniature figure of the pilot Riddhe Marcenas, and 1 sheet of exclusive Ver.Ka. water-slide decals.
Key features
- Full transformation: Transforms smoothly and mechanically from Unicorn mode to the aggressive Destroy mode by deploying the Psycho-Frame.
- Fluorescent Psycho-Frame plastic: The transparent orange internal skeleton reacts beautifully to light to simulate the activation of the psychic system.
- Gold crest details: The head horn and collar inserts feature meticulous moulding that mimics the lustre of gold, creating a superb contrast against the dark armour.
- Exclusive Ver.Ka markings: Supplied with a wealth of small water-slide decals designed by Hajime Katoki to achieve a high-end military finish.
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