Perfect Grade Unleashed 1/60 RX-93 Nu Gundam - Release Information and Official Images
The PGU Nu Gundam celebrates the 45th anniversary of Gunpla, promising to be a landmark in Gundam model kits.
The Perfect Grade Unleashed 1/60 RX-93 Nu Gundam is shaping up to be a true revolution in the Gunpla universe and a key piece in commemorating the 45th anniversary of this iconic model kit line. This highly anticipated model not only seeks to succeed but to surpass the standards of excellence set by the Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-78-2 Gundam, thereby consolidating the PGU series as the absolute pinnacle in the technology, engineering, and design of Gundam model kits. The choice of the legendary Nu Gundam, piloted by Amuro Ray in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack", for this release has unleashed a wave of enthusiasm and high expectations among modelers and fans of the Gundam saga worldwide.
Key Product Information: PGU Nu Gundam
The official details about this impressive Gundam model kit are as follows:
- Price: 66,000 JPY (Japanese Yen)
- Release Date: January 2026
- Scale: 1/60
- Approximate Size: An imposing 37 cm in height once assembled.
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
- Line: Perfect Grade Unleashed (PGU)
Outstanding Features of the PGU RX-93 Nu Gundam
The Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-93 Nu Gundam has been conceived as an engineering masterpiece in Gunpla modeling. It incorporates a series of innovative features that seek to completely redefine the building experience and the realism of the final product. The design philosophy of the Perfect Grade Unleashed line is ambitious: to offer the "ultimate Gundam experience in real life." This translates into a deep exploration and an ultra-realistic interpretation of what a Mobile Suit would be like if it existed, placing crucial emphasis on the complexity, detail, and functionality of its internal structure.
The internal skeleton of the PGU Nu Gundam, with multiple layers and over 140 points of articulation, an engineering marvel of Gunpla.
One of the most significant innovations is the "Ultimate Unit System." This is a layered assembly system that realistically simulates the construction of an authentic Mobile Suit. This system allows for the assembly of individual modular units such as the head, shoulders, chest, arms, hands, waist, and legs, which are then integrated into a cohesive whole. Each of these units features an simply extraordinary level of detail:
- Head: Three-dimensional design that allows simulating a maintenance state.
- Shoulders: Mobile structure with parts that rotate or slide individually.
- Chest: Multi-layered structure with a hatch that slides to reveal the internal cockpit.
- Arms: Multiple points of articulation for great mobility, including a compartment for the beam saber in the left forearm.
- Waist: Moves in coordination with the skirt armor.
- Hands: Mobile fingers and manipulator tips that simulate Mobile Suit thrusters, with covers that open to reveal fictional thrusters.
- Legs: Sliding and moving mechanisms that ensure a full range of mobility, with armor plates that split and slide in conjunction with the knee joints.
This modular construction system not only aims for a more intuitive and rewarding process but also offers "mini-achievements" throughout the assembly and a deeper understanding of the Mobile Suit's "anatomy."
The skeleton and Psycho-Frame of the PGU Nu Gundam reveal its complex engineering, a delight for fans of Gundam model kits.
Detail of the PGU Nu Gundam's internal structure from the rear, showing the density of components.
The detailed internal mechanisms of the PGU Nu Gundam reveal its complexity, a rewarding challenge for Gunpla builders.
The internal skeleton has been completely redesigned, featuring multiple layers including a main skeleton and a structural one. With over 140 points of articulation, this model promises industry-leading posability in Gunpla. This skeleton is not just functional but a work of art in itself, with a multi-color finish and a metallic sheen that highlights its complexity. Metallic modeling colors are used for the armor sections, and different shades on thrusters and joints for greater realism. Bandai Spirits has put exceptional care into the design of even the parts not visible from the outside, and the drive mechanisms have been improved to allow for a natural and convincing kneeling pose.
The "Ultimate Unit System" allows for modular assembly of the PGU Nu Gundam, facilitating the construction of this Gundam modeling colossus.
The advanced components of the PGU Nu Gundam in the process of being joined, a superior assembly experience for fans of Bandai Gunpla.
The Psycho-Frame, a crucial element in the narrative and design of the Nu Gundam, is represented with high-precision translucent green parts, specifically designed to channel the glow of the psychic wave. The kit is prepared with specific compartments for the installation of an LED unit (sold separately), allowing not only the Psycho-Frame to be illuminated, but also other key elements such as the head camera, twin eyes, chest sensor, chest air intake, and cockpit. This optional LED unit will be priced at 15,400 yen and will undoubtedly add a spectacular level to the finished model.
The torso and head of the PGU Nu Gundam showcase its detailed design, a hallmark of the Perfect Grade Unleashed line.
The PGU Nu Gundam exhibits its complex armor with open panels, revealing the Psycho-Frame, characteristic of the RX-93 Nu Gundam.
The Fin Funnels, the most emblematic offensive and defensive armament of the Nu Gundam, have been completely recreated with complex and precise articulation. These pieces can slide and rotate to switch between three distinct display modes, allowing for the recreation of iconic scenes from "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack". They can be mounted firmly and securely using custom support arms, and the connection pieces are ingeniously designed to be hidden, maintaining the model's aesthetic.
The PGU Nu Gundam displays its emblematic articulated Fin Funnels, ready for action in any Gunpla diorama.
The kit will employ a sophisticated mix of materials and finishes, including glossy, matte, and metallic plastic textures, as well as soft materials for certain components. The inclusion of real metal parts for the main thruster nozzles and head Vulcan cannons is confirmed, adding a premium touch of realism. The Nu Gundam's color scheme is expressed using two or three modeling shades for each pigment (white, navy blue, yellow, and gray), providing greater vibrancy and chromatic depth to the model. For fine details, the kit incorporates multi-layer 3D metallic stickers, "gateless" photo-etched stickers (no cutting required), and flexible lead wires. This multimedia approach aims to achieve an exceptional level of detail and realism straight out of the box, minimizing the need for extensive painting by the modeler.
The PGU Nu Gundam, imposing in its definitive design, a centerpiece for any collection of Gundam model kits.
The PGU Nu Gundam displays its rear Fin Funnels, a crucial detail for fans of the RX-93.
PGU Nu Gundam Kit Contents:
- Parts to assemble the RX-93 Nu Gundam.
- Fin Funnel System (6 units, with articulation and mounting mechanisms).
- Beam Rifle (with sliding front end and rotating grip).
- New Hyper Bazooka (with sliding barrel, detachable magazine, support arm).
- Shield (with integrated missiles, beam cannon, mountable on either arm).
- Beam Sabers x2 (one standard size and one smaller one housed in the left forearm, both accompanied by curved beam effect parts in translucent light pink plastic).
- Articulated display base.
- Support arm for Fin Funnels (for deployed poses).
- Waterslide decal sheet.
- Reflective foil seals.
- 3D metallic stickers.
- Photo-etched stickers.
- Interchangeable hands (sets for closed fists, open palms, and for holding weaponry).
- Pilot figures (Amuro Ray, Chan Agi), a usual and appreciated detail in the Perfect Grade line.
The PGU Nu Gundam shows its posing capability with weaponry, ideal for recreating scenes from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack.
The PGU Nu Gundam with its beam saber and shield, a classic combination from the Gundam arsenal.
The PGU Nu Gundam armed with its imposing New Hyper Bazooka, a Bandai kit full of options.
The PGU Nu Gundam displays its complete arsenal, a definitive Gunpla PGU model kit.
The eyes of the PGU Nu Gundam light up thanks to the LED unit (sold separately), adding realism to this Gundam scale model.
The PGU Nu Gundam on its articulated base, ready to be the jewel of any Perfect Grade Gunpla collection.
The PGU Nu Gundam from behind on its base, showing the complexity of its design even at the rear.
Detail of the backpack and Fin Funnels of the PGU Nu Gundam, crucial elements of Amuro Ray's Mobile Suit design.
Mobile Suit Summary: RX-93 Nu Gundam
The RX-93 Nu Gundam (pronounced "New Gundam") is a cutting-edge Mobile Suit, specifically designed for Newtype pilots. It was developed with the direct participation of the legendary Amuro Ray and manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered the secret weapon of the Earth Federation's Londo Bell force and represented the pinnacle of Mobile Suit technology for Newtypes in the Federation in the year U.C. 0093. The real-world mechanical design is by the renowned Yutaka Izubuchi. The name "Nu" is derived from the twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet, 'N' (whose lowercase form is 'ν'), following a common naming convention for Mobile Suits of the Universal Century era.
One of its most revolutionary technologies was the incorporation of the Psycho-Frame, an advanced material provided by Neo Zeon, into the cockpit structure. This drastically improved the Mobile Suit's responsiveness and overall combat performance. The Nu Gundam was the first Gundam-type Mobile Suit to be equipped with a fully operational psycommu system deployed in actual combat. Its most distinctive and visually iconic armament is the Fin Funnels, a remote psycommu weapon system offering unprecedented offensive and defensive versatility.
The role of the Nu Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack is absolutely crucial. Piloted by Amuro Ray, it was the machine with which he faced Char Aznable in their final duel, in a desperate attempt to stop the asteroid Axis from colliding with Earth. The Nu Gundam, along with Amuro's will amplified by the Psycho-Frame, played a fundamental role in the event known as the "Axis Miracle" or "Axis Shock." During this event, the combined psychic energy of multiple pilots managed to divert the asteroid, saving the planet from catastrophe. The Perfect Grade Unleashed RX-93 Nu Gundam is the physical embodiment of a decisive moment in the Gundam saga. With features such as the faithful representation of the Psycho-Frame and fully functional Fin Funnels, this kit seeks to recreate the essence of the protagonist machine from one of the most iconic and emotionally charged events of the Universal Century, offering fans the opportunity to own a piece of Gundam history with a level of detail and realism never before seen.
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