HGGTO #17 Gundam Local Type (NORTH AMERICAN TYPE)

Product Description

THE ORIGIN

Includes

• RX-78-01［N］ Gundam Local Type (North American Type)
  • Shoulder Cannon
  • Beam Saber
  • Manipulators
    • General weapon-holding (1 pair)
    • Trigger-finger (right)
• Machine Gun
  • Adapter for backpack
• Shield
  • 2 Beam Sabers
  • Adapter for backpack

Kit Features & Gimmicks

Articulation

• The head can swivel on a ball-joint, or slightly tilt back and forth on a c-clip pivot joint.
• Shoulder joints can tilt upwards.
• The arms can…
  • Swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
  • Raise horizontally.
• The upper arms can rotate.
• Arms and Legs feature double-jointed elbow/knee parts.
• The manipulators can swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.
• The waist can rotate on a ball-and-socket joint.
• Front and side skirt armors are poseable (though slightly) to avoid interference with the leg articulation.
• The hip joint axis can swing forwards (for extra articulation) and backwards.
• The upper thigh joints can swing frontwards (and backwards in a limited extent) on a peg, raise horizontally, and/or rotate on each thigh.
• The ankles can tilt forward, or swivel on a ball-and-socket joint.

Weapons/Other Gimmicks

• The right hand is swappable.
• Backpack can be built into either:
  • Right Beam Saber hilt + Cannon
  • Two Beam Saber hilts
• Each of the weapons must be wielded by their own respective hands.
• Beam Saber hilts can be…
  • Optionally removed from the left forearm as handheld weapons.
  • Mounted on the lower section of the shield.
• The shield can be stood up by folding down the bipod.
• Machine Gun foregrip can swing out.
• Shoulder cannon can pivot up and down
• Machine Gun & Shield can be mounted onto the backpack via their respective adapters.
• The Gundam Local Type can mount onto the Action Base via an adapter.

Tips & Tricks

• For better results, some or most of the details are needed to be painted and panel-lined with Gundam markers and/or Mr. Color paints.
• Topcoat (Mr. Hobby recommended) can be used to protect applied stickers/marking decals and if any, painted details.
  • If using matte/flat-finish top coat, it is advisable not to spray on the clear/translucent parts – can be done by masking or spraying top coat while the said parts are separated.
• The Gundam ACE exclusive Long Range Beam Rifle (Prototype) add-on can be used for this kit.