MG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0

Bandai Gundam Model Kit - MG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0

Overview

The RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0 represents a major evolutionary step in the Master Grade line, aiming to fully reproduce the latest interpretation of the Gundam’s design with a strong emphasis on realism, structure, and articulation.

This kit was developed as a forward-looking MG, combining advanced color separation, refined surface detail, and a newly conceived armor–movement relationship that enhances both appearance and poseability.

Specification

• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
• Grade: Master Grade (MG)
• Scale: 1/100
• Model Name: RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.3.0
• Assembly Type: Plastic model kit (snap-fit)

Key Features

• Exterior armor uses up to eight different colors, achieving a dense and layered appearance straight out of the box
• First MG kit to adopt Realistic Decals, enhancing metallic texture and mechanical density
• Equipped with the newly interpreted Movable Armor System, where armor parts move in coordination with internal structures
• Shoulder armor and backpack covers are articulated, improving arm movement freedom
• Rear shin armor opening mechanism expands ankle articulation
• Core Fighter transforms and stores inside the body, maintaining internal accuracy
• Inner frame uses paint-friendly materials, allowing advanced finishing and customization

Weapons & Equipment

• Beam Rifle
• Shield
• Beam Sabers
• Core Fighter (transformable and storable)

Recommended For

• Builders interested in mechanical realism and advanced MG engineering
• Fans of the RX-78-2 as a design study, not just an icon
• Modelers who enjoy fine color separation and surface detail
• Painters and detailers looking for a high-potential inner frame

Personal Notes (from Ah Chong)

Ver.3.0 feels very deliberate. It’s not trying to be flashy — it’s trying to be correct.

This is a kit where the engineering really shows once you start moving the armor and understanding how everything is linked together. If you like studying how a Gundam is “built,” rather than just posing it, this MG is still a very interesting experience.