HGUC #66 RX-78 GP02A Gundam GP02 Physalis

The only thing scarier than the threat of a nuclear attack might just be the threat of a nuclear attack by a Gundam! That’s exactly what the RX-78 GP02A Gundam GP02 Physalis was designed to do.

You may be asking yourself, What else does a nuclear warhead wielding Gundam need? The answer is listed below:

• AE/ZIM.G-BAZ-0186-A Atomic Bazooka (separated into Lower and Upper components for storage)
• NR-Sh-02-RX/S-00013 Shield
• Beam Sabers x2
• Display Base

Articulation

At the time of initial release, the RX-78 GP02A Gundam GP02 Physalis was one of the largest High-Grade model kits released by Bandai. The lackluster articulation is easily made up for by the vast amount of movable verniers on the backpack. This alongside the included display stand allows for some solid flying poses right out of the box! A base adapter for the HGUC #18 RX-78GP01Fb Gundam GP01Fb is also included to recreate their final duel.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes

Bandai has even given the option to store the Atomic bazooka in two pieces just like in the anime. The Front part of the bazooka is stored in the Radiator Shield, while the firing mechanism and back half of the barrel are mounted to the backpack of the RX-78 GP02A Gundam GP02 Physalis. This will help keep the bazooka stable while posing.

This kit includes:

8 Runners total (A, B, C, D, E, F, BA1, PC126)
Total Piece Count – 194 with 9 Unused Parts
Foil Stickers
Materials – PS, PE, ABS
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Anavel Gato
Unit Type: Prototype General Purpose Tactical Mobile Suit
Model number: RX-78GP02A
Code name: Gundam GP02A Physalis
Overall Height: 18.5m(60.7ft)
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Original Release Date: Jul 2006
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mechanical Designer: Shoji Kawamori