PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam
PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam
PG 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam
Product Overview
From Mobile Suit Gundam, the legendary RX-78-2 Gundam joins Bandai Spirits' Perfect Grade lineup as the original flagship release that established the standard for large-scale Gunpla engineering. This massive 1/60 scale model kit features a fully realized internal frame structure, extensive mechanical detail, and advanced articulation designed to recreate the iconic mobile suit with unprecedented realism. The kit incorporates opening armor panels, internal cockpit details, movable maintenance hatches, and die-cast metal components that enhance both stability and authenticity.
Built around a detailed skeletal framework, the RX-78-2 showcases the engineering philosophy that would become the foundation of the Perfect Grade series. The combination of layered armor construction, realistic mechanical movement, and an extensive accessory loadout allows builders to display the Gundam in a wide variety of poses while appreciating the intricate internal mechanisms hidden beneath the armor.
Product Features
Based on Mobile Suit Gundam
Part of the Perfect Grade (PG) model kit line
1/60 scale model kit
Fully detailed internal frame construction
Opening armor hatch gimmicks
Die-cast metal frame components
Detailed cockpit and Core Block system
Highly articulated design
Extensive mechanical detailing throughout
Includes realistic marking decals
Included in the Box
Parts to build RX-78-2 Gundam
Core Fighter
Beam Rifle
Hyper Bazooka
Shield
2 Beam Sabers
Gundam Hammer
Interchangeable hand parts
Amuro Ray figure
Marking decals
Sticker sheet
Instruction manual
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bandai Spirits |
| Series | Mobile Suit Gundam |
| Character | RX-78-2 Gundam |
| Line | Perfect Grade (PG) |
| Scale | 1/60 Scale |
| Height | Approx. 12 inches (30cm) |
| Materials | PS, ABS, PE, Die-Cast Metal |
| Type | Plastic Model Kit |
| Articulation | Highly Articulated |
| Release Date | November 1998 |
| Special Features | Full Inner Frame, Core Fighter System, Opening Hatches |
| Pilot | Amuro Ray |
More Info
About RX-78-2 Gundam
The RX-78-2 Gundam was developed by the Earth Federation as part of Operation V during the One Year War. Piloted by Amuro Ray, the mobile suit revolutionized warfare through its advanced beam weaponry, durable Luna Titanium armor, and superior combat performance. Throughout the conflict against the Principality of Zeon, the RX-78-2 became a symbol of Federation resistance and one of the most influential mobile suits ever created. Its success laid the foundation for countless future Gundam designs and established the franchise's enduring legacy.
About the Perfect Grade Line
Introduced in 1998, the Perfect Grade (PG) line represents Bandai Spirits' premium large-scale Gunpla series. Designed to showcase the highest level of engineering available at the time, PG kits feature complete internal frame structures, extensive articulation, opening mechanical gimmicks, and exceptional detail throughout the build. The PG RX-78-2 Gundam was the very first Perfect Grade release and set the benchmark for what would become Bandai's premier model kit line, influencing generations of Gunpla development that followed.