This special edition reveals the internal engineering of the Gouf, originally released in 2009 in the Master Grade line.
The Principality of Zeon deployed a series of mobile suits that became legends during the One Year War, and among them, the MS-07B Gouf stood as a symbol of power in ground combat. This iconic "Blue Giant," immortalized by aces like Ramba Ral, returns in a collector's edition exclusive to The Gundam Base. The Master Grade 1/100 MS-07B Gouf Ver. 2.0 [Clear Color] transforms the classic design into a translucent display piece, revealing the acclaimed internal engineering of its 2009 base mold.
Product Information
- Price: 4,620 JPY (tax included)
- Release Date: July 26, 2025
- Scale: 1/100
- Size: Approximately 18.7 cm
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
- Line: Master Grade (MG)
- Available at: The Gundam Base
- Product Type: The Gundam Base Exclusive
Kit Features
A key feature of this special edition is its outer armor, molded in two distinct shades of translucent light blue. This finish allows a direct view of the inner frame, which has been molded in a metallic gray color to highlight every mechanical detail. This design choice makes the internal structure the aesthetic centerpiece of the model.
The Gouf's iconic Heat Rod, composed of articulated segments, allows for dynamic close-combat poses.
The kit is based on the "golden era" mold of the Master Grade Ver. 2.0, sharing its engineering base with the acclaimed MG MS-06J Zaku II Ver. 2.0, but with modifications to accommodate the Gouf's bulkier and more aggressive design. The articulation is outstanding, featuring a mechanism in the hip skirts where the side pieces slide back when the front skirt is lifted, ensuring maximum leg posability.
The iconic "Heat Rod" is composed of dozens of small individual segments connected by ball joints, allowing it to be posed in countless dynamic ways. True to the Master Grade philosophy, the pilot's cockpit is accessible via a sliding hatch on the torso, revealing a detailed seat and space for the included pilot figure.
The kit includes the Heat Saber with a translucent orange effect blade, a distinctive weapon of the Gouf.
Box Contents
To deliver this definitive experience, the Master Grade kit comes with everything modelers need:
- Parts to assemble the MG 1/100 MS-07B Gouf Ver. 2.0 [Clear Color]
- Heat Saber Type−βIV with a transparent orange effect blade
- Forearm-mounted shield
- Left hand with 5-barrel 75mm machine gun ("Finger Vulcan")
- An interchangeable standard manipulator left hand
- 1/100 scale figure of Ramba Ral (pilot)
- 1/100 scale figure of Ramba Ral (standing)
- 1/100 scale figure of Crowley Hamon (standing)
- Sticker sheet and dry transfer decals
Mobile Suit Overview
Developed by the Zeonic company, the MS-07B Gouf was a high-performance successor to the MS-06J Zaku II Ground Type, designed to counter the Earth Federation's deployment of mobile suits. It surpassed the Zaku II in reactor power, speed, and crucially, in close-quarters combat capability thanks to its integrated weaponry. Despite its superior performance, its production was costly and complex, leading it to be quickly overshadowed on the assembly lines by the MS-09 Dom, a cheaper and more versatile design for large-scale warfare tactics. This solidifies the Gouf as a powerful transitional design.
Notable Pilots
The Gouf is inextricably linked to its most famous pilot, Ramba Ral, the "Blue Giant." This Zeon veteran is portrayed as a professional soldier with a strong code of honor, whose combat prowess posed a significant threat to Amuro Ray's Gundam. His famous line, "This is no Zaku, boy! No Zaku!", encapsulates the superiority of his machine. A victim of political intrigue within Zeon's high command, Ral died with honor in a desperate battle.
Alongside him was always Crowley Hamon, his partner and brilliant unofficial strategist. Her tactical intelligence and unconditional loyalty were the emotional core of Ral's unit, and her inclusion as a figure in the kit is a recognition of her fundamental role in the story.
Context in the Collection
This kit clearly stands apart from other versions of the Gouf. It represents a monumental qualitative leap in engineering, articulation, and proportions compared to the MG Gouf Ver. 1.0 from 2000. It should also be distinguished from the MG Gouf Custom (MS-07B-3) from The 08th MS Team, a mobile suit based on an older mold with a different armament. While the 1/144 scale HGUC Gouf (Revive) is an excellent modern option, the MG Ver. 2.0 remains the definitive 1/100 scale representation due to its mechanical complexity and inner frame detail.
The ideal owner of this model is an experienced collector who appreciates the history of the Universal Century and Gunpla engineering. Its nature as a [Clear Color] edition makes it a premium display piece, designed to be admired as is, without the need for painting.
The Gouf Ver. 2.0 remains a fan-favorite Master Grade. What are your thoughts on this new [Clear Color] release? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
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