RG #10 MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam

The Zeta Gundam was one of Anaheim Electronic’s first successful attempts at creating a transformable Mobile Suit. This state-of-the-art Mobile Suit is the brainchild of the AEUG’s newest member, Kamille Bidan, who joined the AEUG after helping them steal the RX-178 Gundam MK-II units stationed in the Gryps Space Colony. The Zeta Gundam can transform into a massive aerial fighter known as a Waverider. In Waverider Mode, the Zeta Gundam can maneuver at incredible speeds while retaining most of the Mobile Suit’s functions. The Waverider performs just as well in the atmosphere as in space, giving it a significant advantage over other Mobile Suits. The Zeta Gundam was pivotal to the AEUG’s success during the Gryps Conflict and continued to fight on the frontlines during Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ alongside its successor, the MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam.

Included alongside the RG Zeta Gundam for accessories:

• XBR-M87A2 Beam Rifle
• FF-XV-SH-609Z Shield
• E.BLASH XB-G-35/Du.105 Beam Saber x2
• 2-tube Grenade Launcher x2
• Grenade Launcher for Shield
• 1/144 Kamille Bidan Figure
• Action Base Adapter

Articulation –

The RG Zeta Gundam was one of the earliest Bandai models to utilize pre-molded frame parts in its assembly. These parts combine hard and soft plastics to create large movable joint sections, to which builders apply additional frame pieces and armor over the pre-molded parts. The RG Zeta Gundam uses twice as many pieces as its High Grade counterpart, providing much greater color accuracy on the 1/144th scale. Unlike the most recent High Grade version of the Zeta Gundam, this Real Grade rendition can transform into Waverider mode without needing additional parts! This transformation increases the piece count of the RG Zeta Gundam by a significant margin, as it uses many small articulated parts in its frame to support this gimmick.

Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –

Each weapon features updated designs loaded with surface detail without straying from the silhouette of the source material. These weapons feature the same excellent color separation as the Zeta Gundam, providing some of the best-looking 1/144 scale weapons Bandai has ever made! The Zeta Gundam’s loadout includes the typical Gundam accoutrements, including a Beam Rifle, shield, and two Beam Sabers. You’ll also find a pair of wrist-mounted grenade launchers for the Zeta Gundam with a deployable barrel hidden inside the forearm. This model also includes an additional grenade launcher to attach to the shield, an equipment piece only showcased in the 3 part movie retelling of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. 

This kit includes:

13 Runners total (A, B, C, D[x2], E, F, G[x2], H, I, SB6, SB12)
Total Piece Count – 300 with 1 Unused Part
Marking Stickers
Materials – PS, ABS, PP
Japanese Instructions

Additional Fun information

Pilot(s): Kamille Bidan, Reccoa Londe, Apolly Bay, Judau Ashta, Roux Louka, Fa Yuiry, Astonaige Medoz, Iino Abbav, Beecha Oleg, Elle Vianno, Mondo Agake
Unit Type: Attack Use Transformable Mobile Suit
Model number: MSZ-006
Code name: Zeta Gundam
Overall Height: 19.9m(65.3ft)

Scale: 1/144
Grade: High Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Nov 2012
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Mechanical Designer: Kazumi Fujita, Kunio Okawara