HG RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)

Bandai Gundam Model Kit - HG RX-78AL Atlas Gundam (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.)

Overview

From Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, the Atlas Gundam makes its appearance in HG 1/144 scale, capturing the distinctive silhouette and equipment seen in the anime’s second season.

Designed by original manga creator Yasuo Ohtagaki, Atlas Gundam features an unconventional proportion, heavy surface detail, and a unique sub-leg system that sets it apart from standard Gundam designs.

This kit recreates the Atlas Gundam’s flexible mobility and ground-combat-focused loadout, allowing dynamic poses that reflect its aggressive combat style in the Thunderbolt universe.

Specification

• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt
• Model: RX-78AL Atlas Gundam
• Scale: 1/144
• Grade: High Grade (HG)
• Features:
  
• Sub-leg units on the backpack with flexible articulation for multiple forms
• Spherical joint structure enabling wide-range, dynamic posing
• Shoulder-mounted beam sabers with storage gimmick
• Ground-combat-oriented equipment set
  
• Included Accessories:
  
• Blade Shield ×2
• Assault Rifle ×2
• Beam Sabers ×2
  
• Markings: Unit insignia and personal markings via included marking stickers

Recommended For

• Gundam Thunderbolt fans looking to complete their anime lineup
• Builders who enjoy non-traditional Gundam designs with mechanical character
• Modelers who like expressive posing and unusual articulation systems
• HG collectors seeking standout silhouettes beyond standard RX-78 variants

Personal Note (from Ah Chong)

Atlas Gundam is one of those designs that feels strange at first—but the more you look at it, the more it grows on you. The sub-leg system and bulky proportions give it a very “Thunderbolt-only” identity.

If you enjoy kits that feel different from typical Gundams and want something that looks intense even in a standing pose, Atlas Gundam is worth building at least once.