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HG RX-78-01(N) Gundam Local Type (Gundam The Origin Ver.)

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    Once upon a time, we were convinced the MSD series took obscure designs and turned them into modern HG kits; now we are older and wiser, and we know that they are actually actively making up new designs specifically for this line. Hooray for FRESH CONTENT!
    The newest suit in this line is the Gundam Local Type, which is some crazy RX-78/Blue Destiny fusion! The kit features a new type of machinegun, a medium shield, two beam sabers with effect parts and plenty of tetron seal marking stickers for added detail!
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    BANDAI SPIRITS: Hobby
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    This is a model kit and requires assembly.
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    PRODUCT DETAILS
    • A Gunpla version of Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin MSD (Mobile Suit Discovery)'s “Gundam Local Type” is here!
    • Equipped with the RX-78-01’s visor, this predecessor for the later Gundam Ground Type and Gundiver shows signs of its successors.
    • It comes equipped with an MS machine gun, arm- and shield-mountable beam saber, and bipod-supported shield.

    BASIC TOOLS

    Plastic nipper
    Panel liner
    Finishing: Top Coat/Super Clear

    INSTRUCTION

    You don’t need cement.
    You don’t need paint.
    Recommended for 15 years & up

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    What you need
    Cut:

    Used to detach parts from the runner.

    Sand:

    Used to smooth and clean detached parts.

    Decal:

    Used to apply detailed stickers or decals.

    Panel Line:

    Adds depth and enhances details.

    Finish:

    Protects the model and changes the surface shine.

    Display:

    Arrange the model in your desired pose.

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    • JH
      Jeremy H.
      Verified Buyer
      Dec 3, 2019
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      The head looks a bit tiny lol

      This is a cool predecessor to the RX-79[G], and really looks and feels the part. This kit builds up a little fragile, and the head seems a bit small, but it looks really good when built up and detailed. There is a clear red visor for the eyes that looks fantastic. I hate most of the tiny stickers, but they are mostly for details you can paint. Otherwise just use an x-acto knife tip to hold and position them.

    • TH
      Tom H.
      Verified Buyer
      Nov 7, 2018
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      A must own P-Bandai kit if you want to have a MS evolution line collection!

      The RX-78-01 [N] Local Type in the Gundam Origin's universe is the predecessor to the RGM/RX-79 [G] units from MS 08th team and the Aqua RGM/RX from MSV of the original Universal Century. This kit is basically prototype unit that comes with a 100 MM machine gun and a claw shield with 2 slots to hold the beam sabers.

      The pros.

      - Articulation is decent for a HG kit.

      - For a P-Bandai it is cheap between 20 to 25 bucks and hoping it stay that way for re-release.

      - This kit truly shine when you have interchangeable weapons and parts from other kits such as the RX-78-01 [N] North American and Full Scale Development type, which comes with a arm mounted mini gun, 5 thruster backpack with slots up to two beam sabers or room for a shoulder mounted cannon. So far compatibility with weapons from other origin kits and gundam 0083 kits works.

      The cons.

      - The stickers are too small that you require a tweezer to set them in place. Sometime they fall off that you either need water mark decals, glue to hold them in, or just used paint for certain areas.

      - Despite being the predecessor for the RGM/RX-79 [G] unit and even the Blue Destiny units, the only compatible parts so far are the standard mass production weapons. The backpack and shield from those other kits have different connector slots that it won't fit.

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