Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Bandai Spirits announces the release of the RG 1/144 GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam. This Gunpla kit brings the sophisticated engineering of the Real Grade line to Neo Japan's iconic Mobile Fighter, a machine designed for martial arts and capable of transforming based on its pilot's emotional state.
A full view of the articulated RG GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam action figure.
Product Information
- Price: 3,850 Yen
- Release Date: June 2025
- Scale: 1/144
- Size: Approximately 11.3 cm
- Series: Mobile Fighter G Gundam
- Line: Real Grade (RG)
- Product Type: Standard Release
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The figure of the RG GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam showcasing its back.
Features and Kit Contents
This model delivers an experience defined by its advanced design and articulation. The kit includes an optimized internal structure that allows for a wide range of motion, ideal for replicating the Gundam's dynamic martial arts poses. A key feature is its ability to transform into "Super Mode" without needing to swap parts—a remarkable technical achievement at this scale. This mechanism includes the deployment of the shoulder, arm, and leg covers, as well as the transformation of the face mask.
Figure of the Shining Gundam in "Super Mode" with articulation features.
Figure of the Shining Gundam in a dynamic pose, highlighting shoulder and arm details.
Detail of the Shining Gundam's head, showing transformation without additional parts.
To deliver this experience, the High Grade kit comes with everything modelers need:
- Parts to assemble the RG Shining Gundam.
- Two types of beam swords.
- A set of interchangeable hand parts, including one for the "Shining Finger" attack.
- A sheet of realistic stickers for details.
Figure of the Shining Gundam in action, with a 3-axis neck for dynamic poses.
Shining Gundam with a flexible frame, allowing for fluid and dynamic posing.
Figure of the Shining Gundam performing the "Shining Finger" with accessory hands.
Mobile Suit Overview: GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam
Piloted by Domon Kasshu, the GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam is Neo Japan's Mobile Fighter during the first half of the 13th Gundam Fight. Its system channels the pilot's emotions—primarily anger—to activate its "Super Mode," which drastically increases its combat performance. Its most iconic attack is the "Shining Finger," a technique where the Gundam's hand is charged with energy to destroy its opponents. Narratively, the Shining Gundam forges Domon's skills before being succeeded by the more powerful God Gundam.
Two RG Gundam models (Shining and God) joined in a dynamic pose.
This RG kit brings a fan-favorite design to the modern Gunpla line. What are your thoughts on the Shining Gundam? Let us know in the comments below!
Sources
- RG 1/144 Shining Gundam - Release Info | Gundam Kits Collection (Accessed June 10, 2025)
- GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam | MAHQ.net (Accessed June 10, 2025)
- RG 1/144 シャイニングガンダム | Bandai Hobby Site (Accessed June 10, 2025)
- List of Mobile Fighter G Gundam characters | Wikipedia (Accessed June 10, 2025)
- RG Shining Gundam | HLJ.com (Accessed June 10, 2025)
