MG Gundam RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes

The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes is the first product of the Earth Federation’s Gundam Development Project, which sought to outpace the Mobile Suits developed by Zeon at the time. The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes drew obvious inspiration from the RX-78-2 Gundam in its design philosophy, as it could fight in the atmosphere or space with equal efficiency utilizing various equipment packs. The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes also features the second iteration of the Core Block System, which places the pilot inside a transformed Core Fighter instead of a traditional cockpit. The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes featured two Core Fighters, one for atmospheric combat and another for space use. The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes uses the latest Beam Rifle technology, as it’s the first Mobile Suit to utilize interchangeable E-Packs to power the weapon. The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes includes two spare E-Packs stored inside the shield to increase firing time.

Included alongside the MG RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes for accessories:

• BOWA XBR-M-82-05H Beam Rifle
• RX•VSh-023F/S-04712 Shield
• Blash•XBR-L-83d/Du.02 Beam Saber x2
• Spare E-Pack x2
• 1/100 Kou Uraki Figure

Articulation –

The MG RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes is about as old as it gets for currently-in-print Master Grades. The model uses a combination of inner frame pieces and clamshell parts, both supported by an array of polycaps. The MG RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes features a functioning Core Block System with a transformable Core Fighter to complete the Mobile Suit. Builders can access the Core Fighter’s cockpit in Mobile Suit mode by opening the blue hatches on the chest. The model features the most basic form of double-jointed knees and an early attempt at an armor separation gimmick, showcasing the origins of a now standard feature across all of Bandai’s grades.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

The RX-78GP01 Gundam Zephyranthes includes all the accessories you’d expect to find in a Gundam’s loadout, including a Beam Rifle, Shield, and two Beam Sabers. The shield features a sliding gimmick for increased coverage and attaches to the forearm for secure posing. This model includes an array of small plastic detail pieces for builders to use as they please, offering an excellent level of customization!

This kit includes:

11 Runners total (A, B, C, D, E, F1, G, H, I, J, PC111)
Total Piece Count – 305 with 29 Unused PartsFoil + Marking Stickers and Dry Transfer Decals!
Materials – PS, ABS, PE
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Kou Uraki
Unit Type: Prototype General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Model number: RX-78GP01
Code name: Gundam GP01 Zephyranthes
Overall Height: 18.0m(59.0ft)
Manufacturer: Anaheim Electronics

Scale: 1/100
Grade: Master Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Aug 1997
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mechanical Designer: Shoji Kawamori