Gundam - Figures

The Gundam series is one of the most recognizable mecha franchises to have ever been created. The franchise got its start in 1979 with the anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam, which was created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate. Although the series was considered to be a commercial failure in its beginning after its 39 episode run, production managers were able to push the original series to 43 episodes. After Bandai purchased the rights to produce plastic models of the Gundam robots, things quickly changed for the better. Today, the series spans over several different timelines and contains twelve different anime series, over eighty video games, and fourteen films. Since Gundam had such a profound effect on the mecha genre, it should be no surprise that there are a plethora of different figures and models that recreate the many different characters and mechas that appear throughout the series. Out of the wide variety of figures and models, some of the most popular include the “Robot Spirits Evolution-Spec Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam Crossbone Gundam X1/X1 Kai”, the “NXEdge Style Gundam Sentinel Gundam Mk-V”, and the “Robot Spirits Mobile Suit Gundam Gelgoog Char’s Custom Ver. A.N.I.M.E.”.

Robot Spirits Evolution-Spec Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam Crossbone Gundam X1/X1 Kai Figure

This item from Bandai’s Robot Spirits line is a fully articulated figure rather than a model kit, meaning that there is virtually no assembly skills required to display it. It features the Crossbone Gundam X1, the flagship Mobile Suit used by Seabook Arno in Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam. Its articulated joints allow its user to move the mecha in a variety of different poses to recreate many different scenes from the series. The figure also includes an entire arsenal of weaponry, like two Beam Sabers, two Heat Daggers, two Scissor Anchors, two Brand Markers, a Buster Gun, a Beam Zander, an Anti Beam Coating Cape, two Screw Whips, and grenades. Extra face parts and hands help the Gundam utilize all of these different weapons with ease and give the figure even more options.

Product Name: Robot Spirits Evolution-Spec Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam Crossbone Gundam X1/X1 Kai
Series: Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam
Product Line: Robot Spirits
Manufacturer: Bandai
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS and PVC figure
Height (Approx.): 130 mm (5.1”)

NXEdge Style Gundam Sentinel Gundam Mk-V Figure

This figure from Tamahsii Nations’ NXEdge Style line takes the prototype Mobile Suit from Gundam Sentinel, ORX-013 Gundam Mk-V. This particular line of figures also utilizes a super-deformed style, making them smaller and cuter than more traditional figures. Despite its smaller size, this Gundam is still armed to the teeth with lethal weaponry to take on a number of foes. These weapons include a beam rifle, 2 Beam Sabers, and a Shield Booster. Other parts like a spare pair of hands and a stage set also give the figure plenty of options for customization.

Product Name: NXEdge Style Gundam Sentinel Gundam Mk-V
Series: Gundam Sentinel
Product Line: NXEdge Style
Manufacturer: Tamashii Nations
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS and PVC figure
Height (Approx.): 100 mm (3.9”)

Robot Spirits Mobile Suit Gundam Gelgoog Char’s Custom Ver. A.N.I.M.E. Figure

This figure features Char Aznable’s customized version of the MS-14S Gelgoog. It sports a vibrant red and pink color scheme, a perfect fit for the Red Comet. The figure is also fully articulated and includes a variety of different parts to allow for plenty of variation. These extra parts include three different naginata grips and blades, a shield, a Beam Rifle with a firing effect, several pairs of hands, damaged shoulder parts, and more. With so many options, users will have no issues recreating their favorite battles from the Gundam series with other Mobile Suits in their collection.

Product Name: Robot Spirits Mobile Suit Gundam Gelgoog Char's Custom Ver. A.N.I.M.E.
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
Product Line: Robot Spirits
Manufacturer: Bandai
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS and PVC figure
Height (Approx.): 130 mm (5.1”)

The Gundam Series Story

The Mobile Suit Gundam series is set in a futuristic setting where humans have colonized space and have advanced technologies that resulted in the creation of Mobile Suits, giant mechas that are capable of space travel and combat. The main plot focuses on the conflicts between the Earth Federation and the space colonies led by the Principality of Zeon. The protagonist of the series is Amuro Ray, a young man who shows incredible skill when piloting his Mobile Suit. He fights against the antagonist Char Aznable, a Captain of the Principality of Zeon.

The Gundam Series Development

The original Mobile Suit Gundam series was produced by Studio Sunrise and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. It was first aired on television in April 1979. Although the series was set to have a 52 episode run, Mobile Suit Gundam initially received poor ratings, leading to sponsors cutting the run-time down to 39 episodes. Staff working on the series, however, was able to negotiate a small extension, resulting in a total of 43 episodes. When Bandai took over the rights to manufacture toys for the series, however, the series began to start developing a fan base, as fans much preferred the higher quality, articulated Gunpla to the previous toys made by Clover. The eventual success of Mobile Suit Gundam eventually led to the production of a sequel series titled Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, which was aired on television in 1985 and 1986.

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Robot Spirits Evolution-Spec Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam Crossbone Gundam X1/X1 Kai
NXEdge Style Gundam Sentinel Gundam Mk-V
Robot Spirits Mobile Suit Gundam Gelgoog Char’s Custom Ver. A.N.I.M.E.
Gundam Wing Figures
Char Aznable Figures
Gundam Series Label