HG Seed #41 GAT-X105E+AQM/E-X09S Strike Noir Gundam

The GAT-X105E+AQM/E-X09S Strike Noir Gundam is a combination of Actaeon Industries’ GAT-X105E Strike Gundam E and their latest development, the AQM/E-X09S Noir Striker. Actaeon designed the AQM/E-X09S Noir Striker as the successor to the AQM/E-M1 IWSP but focused on close-quarters combat instead of overwhelming firepower. The GAT-X105E+AQM/E-X09S Strike Noir Gundam would require a highly-skilled pilot at the controls to utilize the full extent of its new equipment. The GAT-X105E+AQM/E-X09S Strike Noir Gundam limited ranged combat abilities left it vulnerable to enemy attacks, often requiring fire support from the GAT-X1022 Blu Duel Gundam and the GAT-X103AP Verde Buster Gundam during operations.

Included alongside the HG Strike Noir Gundam for accessories:

• M8F-SB1 “Shorty” Beam Rifle x2
• MR-Q10 “Fragarach 3” Beam Blade x2
• Multi-Display Stand
• EQS1358 Rocket Anchor

Articulation –

The HG Strike Noir Gundam features an entirely new construction supported by an array of polycaps, as this was the first rendition of this Mobile Suit in the High Grade Gundam SEED line! This model features double-jointed knees, providing a wide range of motion to create dynamic poses. The HG Strike Noir Gundam also features a built-in 3mm attachment point where builders can connect the included display base. Bandai provided a small sheet of color-correcting stickers to help recreate the Mobile Suit’s on-screen appearance right out of the box!

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The HG Strike Noir Gundam includes a pair of M8F-SB1 “Shorty” Beam Rifles as its primary weapons. These close-range beam weapons can destroy an enemy Mobile Suit in a single blast and will attach to the Mobile Suit’s side skirt when not in use. The HG Strike Noir Gundam also features two MR-Q10 “Fragarach 3” Beam Blades attached to its wing sections. Bandai provided two distinct beam effects to recreate this equipment’s activation. Bandai also included a PVC wire to display the Mobile Suit as it launches an EQS1358 Rocket Anchor.

This kit includes:

6 Runners total (A, B, C, D, BA1, PC123+)
Total Piece Count – 168 with 8 Unused Parts
Foil Stickers
Materials – PS, ABS, PE, PVC
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Sven Cal Bayang, Leos Alloy
Unit Type: Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Model number: GAT-X105E+AQM/E-X09S
Code name: Strike Noir Gundam
Overall Height: 17.7m(58.1ft)
Manufacturer: Actaeon Industries

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Jun 2006
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER
Mechanical Designer: Kunio Okawara