HGUC #68 MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars

The HGUC MS-05B Zaku I The Black Tri-Star model kit contains enough parts to build one MS-05B Zaku I in the famous Black Tri-Star colors! The team of MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars fought during the Attack of Side 5. According to Mobile Suit Variations, the Zaku I’s were a dark blue color. The trio of Zaku’s would take on their iconic colors following the Battle of Loum. The MMS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars is a color swap of the previously released HGUC #64 MS-05B Zaku I with additional markings to recreate the individual members of the Black Tri-Stars.

Here’s what Bandai included to recreate the MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars trio:

• 105mm Machine Gun
• Initial Type Bazooka
• Sturm Faust
• Heat Hawk
• Knuckle Shield
• Commander Type Fin

Articulation –

The MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars is one of the first High Grades constructed with double-jointed elbows, allowing the MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars to hold either of its weapons with both hands in a convincing manner. The MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars can use an optional support piece that attaches to the Zaku’s torso, supporting the Bazooka as it’s fired. The MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars can utilize any 3mm peg-based Display Stand.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

This kit features a unique loadout of weapons later developed into the iconic loadout of 120mm Zaku Machine Gun and 280mm Zaku Bazooka used by almost every Zeon Mobile Suit. The Knuckle Shield is a powerful close combat weapon also used by the MS-14F Gelgoog Marine. The Knuckle Shield also holds the Sturm Faust Launcher for easy access during combat. The Bazooka and Heat Hawk can both be stored on the Mobile Suit while not in use. You can recreate all three versions of the MS-05B Zaku I Black Tri-Stars, thanks to the added marking sheet provided by Bandai!

This kit includes:

5 Runners total (A1, A2, B, C, PC123+)
Total Piece Count – 138 with 3 Unused Parts
Foil + Marking Stickers
Materials – PS, PE, ABS
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Gaia, Ortega, Mash
Unit Type: Mass Production General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Model number: MS-05B
Code name: Zaku I
Overall Height: 17.5m(57.4ft)
Manufacturer: Zeonic Company

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Aug 2006
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Variations
Mechanical Designer: Kunio Okawara