The RG Evangelion Unit 01 was Bandai’s first attempt at reimagining the iconic mechs from Neon Genesis Evangelion as members of the decade-old Real Grade line! Before the release of this model, the Real Grade line was exclusive to the Gundam Franchise, providing reimagined 1/144 scale renditions of some of the most famous Mobile Suits. While the unofficial height of the Evangelion Unit 01 makes it tricky to scale, the RG Evangelion Unit 01 will stand noticeably taller than most 1/144 scale models in your collection. The RG Evangelion Unit 01 is also rather slender, as the designers based the RG Evangelions on the proportions used in the Rebuild of Evangelion movies. The Rebuild design also provides Evangelion Unit 01 with an updated color scheme, better suiting the exceptional color separation of the Real Grade line!
Included alongside the RG Evangelion Unit 01 for accessories:
- Pallet Rifle
- Progressive Knife (Deployed) x2
- Progressive Knife (Folded) x2
- Entry Plug
- Umbilical Cable
Articulation –
The Evangelion Unit 01 is well known for its commitment to recreating the organic movements of Hideaki Anno’s gigantic humanoid mechs. The internals of the Evangelion Unit 01 is unalike any preceding model kit, providing countless articulation points hidden within the model’s narrow silhouette. By skipping out on a complete inner frame, Bandai created an accurately proportioned model with an incredible range of motion and equally as impressive exterior detailing! The intelligent use of layering techniques and multi-injection molds throughout gives Evangelion Unit 01 a shelf-worthy appearance right out of the box!
Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –
Even Evangelion Unit 01’s Pallet Rifle comes molded in multiple colors, a far cry from the single-color weapon sandwiches of years past. Bandai even created the red markings on the Umbilical Cable using separate pieces! The RG Evangelion 01 includes a variety of hands to hold its weapons and recreate poses from its many on-screen appearances. Builders can insert the included Entry Plug into Evangelion Unit 01’s nape thanks to a clever gimmick by Bandai.
Not satisfied with the sticker sheet included with this model? Check out Bandai’s upcoming RG EVANGELION DECAL 1, with decals for RG Evangelion Unit 01 and RG Evangelion Unit-00 DX Positron Cannon Set, as well as a handful of universal NERV markings.
This kit includes:
13 Runners total (A, B1, C, D, E, F1, G1, H1, I1, J, K, L, M)
Total Piece Count – 278 with 2 Unused Parts
Marking Stickers
Materials – PS, PP, ABS, PVC
English & Japanese Instructions
Additional Fun information
Pilot(s): Shinji Ikari
Unit Type: Test Type
Code name: Evangelion Unit 1
Overall Height: 42.7m(140ft)[approximation]
Manufacturer: NERV
Scale: N/A
Grade: Real Grade
Completed Model Height: 175mm(6.9in)
Original Release Date: Mar 2020
Series: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Rebuild of Evangelion
Mechanical Designer: Ikuto Yamashita
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