Announcement of the HG White Gundam kit (GQuuuuuuX). Reveals its design and December 2025 release.
The realm of Gunpla scale models is enriched with the arrival of the HG 1/144 White Gundam, a significant addition to Bandai Spirits' catalog, stemming directly from the new animated series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. This plastic kit represents the new mobile suit of the Earth Federation Forces in its emblematic white, blue, red, and yellow tricolor scheme, a pristine state prior to the events that will transform it into the "Red Gundam." The High Grade (HG) line, at a 1/144 scale, to which this model belongs, is prized for offering a balance between assembly accessibility, considerable detail, and articulation that allows for a wide range of dynamic poses, ideal for both experienced collectors and new fans of the Gundam universe.
Information
- Estimated Price: ¥2,420 JPY (tax included).
- Expected Release Date: December 2025.
- Model Scale: 1/144 (High Grade - HG).
- Approximate Dimensions: 12.5 cm in height.
- Origin Series: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
- Kit Line: High Grade Gundam GQuuuuuuX (HGGQuX).
- Buy at: HLJ 1/144 HG White Gundam
- Release Type: Regular sale.
Features
This Gunpla kit has been designed to faithfully represent the mobile suit as it appears in the series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, sporting its familiar tricolor scheme characteristic of the Earth Federation. Special emphasis has been placed on reproducing the color distribution in key areas such as the head and torso, with a specific design on the sides of the head that distinguishes it from its later incarnation as the "Red Gundam."
A high degree of posability is expected, consistent with the standards of a contemporary High Grade kit, allowing for dynamic action poses thanks to the articulation of the torso and hips. Assembly will follow the "snap-fit" method, requiring no glue, and color separation through parts molded in different shades will minimize the need for painting, making this Gundam scale model an excellent choice for modelers of all levels.
The armament includes a newly molded Hyper Bazooka, a Beam Rifle, and Beam Sabers. The included shield offers versatility, being mountable on both the mobile suit's arm and its backpack, through the use of joint parts. While the lore of the White Gundam in GQuuuuuuX mentions the Core Block System, most High Grade RX-78-2 kits omit this full transformable functionality to maintain assembly simplicity and structural soundness, a trend likely to continue in this release.
HG 1/144 White Gundam model from "Gundam GQuuuuuuX", showcasing its detailed design and weapons.
Rear perspective of the HG White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX), focused on its backpack and rear design.
The HG White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX) in action, wielding its beam saber with energy.
The HG White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX) in a combat maneuver, using its ranged weapons.
The White Gundam (HG 1/144) from GQuuuuuuX in action, wielding a powerful bazooka mid-air.
Armament and accessories of the HG White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX): rifle, shield, bazooka, and beam sabers.
Contents
- Parts to assemble the HG 1/144 White Gundam (Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Version).
- Hyper Bazooka (New Mold).
- Beam Rifle.
- Beam Sabers.
- Shield (with joint parts for arm/backpack).
- Set of hand parts (x1 set).
- Marking Sticker Sheet (x1).
- Sticker Sheet (x1).
RX-78-02 White Gundam
The RX-78-02 White Gundam is the cutting-edge mobile suit developed by the Earth Federation Forces in the continuity of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. This mobile suit is the embodiment of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam within this alternate universe and is considered the foundation upon which all other Gundams in the GQuuuuuuX series are developed. Its design has been influenced by Ikuto Yamashita, lead mechanical designer for the Gundams in this series.
A crucial event defining the plot of GQuuuuuuX is the capture of the White Gundam by Char Aznable. Subsequently, Char modifies this unit, transforming it into the "Red Gundam." This act not only changes the mobile suit's appearance and allegiance but is posited as a turning point that drastically alters the course of the war in this timeline, leading to an eventual Zeon victory in the One Year War. Initially, the White Gundam is a Federation asset, with no specific pilot named in its original state. Char Aznable is its captor and modifier. Shuji Itō pilots the modified version, the Red Gundam. This narrative establishes the White Gundam as the catalyst for a profound divergence in Universal Century history. The series Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is set in this alternate version, following Amate Yuzuriha ("Machu"), pilot of the GQuuuuuuX mobile suit, whose path crosses with Shuji Itō and the Red Gundam.
Sources
- HG 1/144 White Gundam - Release Info | Gundam Kits Collection (Accessed June 5, 2025)
- Pre-orders start for HG 1/144 White Gundam model kit | Essential Japan (Accessed June 5, 2025)
- White Gundam | MECHA | Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Official Website | GUNDAM.INFO (Accessed June 5, 2025)
- HG 1/144 白いガンダム｜バンダイ ホビーサイト | Bandai Hobby Site (Accessed June 5, 2025)
- ジークアクスより「白いガンダム」「ザク（仮）」がHGガンプラ化 | アニメ！アニメ！ (Accessed June 5, 2025)
