Bandai Unveils First High Grade RX-81 G-Line Assault Armor Kit
Bandai has officially announced the first-ever High Grade model kit for the RX-81 G-Line Assault Armor, a mobile suit originally featured in the 2009 PlayStation 3 title Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record U.C. 0081. The 1/144-scale release was showcased at the 64th All Japan Model & Hobby Show held at Big Sight Tokyo between October 2 and 4.
The kit is priced at 3,850 yen, approximately US$24, and will be available exclusively through Premium Bandai. While the manufacturer confirmed the product's existence and pricing structure, specific details regarding the official retail launch date and technical specifications remain undisclosed at this time. Fans must wait for further announcements to determine when the product will ship.
The RX-81 G-Line Assault Armor was designed for close-quarters combat, featuring heavy armor, a lethal javelin, and a drum-type backpack with multiple thrusters. It represents a unique variant within the G-Line series, built upon the foundation of the RX-78-2 Gundam to allow for extensive customization and agile battlefield performance.
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Original headline at CBR Anime: “Gundam Finally Revives a Forgotten PS3-Era Mecha With First-Ever High Grade Release”
Key facts
- Release Date
- Not yet announced
- Platform
- Premium Bandai
- Price
- 3,850 yen (approx. US$24)
- Scale
- 1/144
- Product Line
- High Grade
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