HG Destiny Gundam Spec II [Final Battle Image Color] Release Info & Images
The set includes swords, cannons, boomerangs, and the 'Wings of Light.' Image via P-Bandai.
The release of the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM has brought a notable wave of model kits, including a piece of particular interest for collectors: the HG 1/144 DESTINY GUNDAM SpecⅡ [FINAL BATTLE IMAGE COLOR]. Marketed as a Premium Bandai online store exclusive, this Gunpla kit is designed to capture the essence of the Destiny Gundam, piloted by Shinn Asuka, at the peak of its power during the movie's final battle. This is a meticulous recreation that goes beyond a simple color variation.
Product Information
- Price:
- P-Bandai Japan: 2,970 JPY (tax included).
- P-Bandai USA: US$ 36.00.
- Release Date:
- First Batch: August 2025 (Japan), October 2025 (USA).
- Reissue Date:
- Second Batch: November 2025 (Japan).
- Scale: 1/144.
- Size: Approx. 18.08 cm (7.12 inches).
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM.
- Line: High Grade (HG).
- Product Type: P-Bandai Exclusive.
Please note: Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the retailer and location. Accessing the P-Bandai Japan store may require a VPN, and international buyers will need a proxy shipping service to purchase.
The armor features darker tones than the original Destiny Gundam version. Image via P-Bandai.
Key Features
This kit is based on the acclaimed 2019 HGCE Destiny Gundam mold, renowned for its advanced engineering that established the "SEED Action System." This design system focuses on recreating the dynamic action poses characteristic of the series. It includes a double-jointed torso for an exceptionally deep forward bend and sliding side skirts that move backward to ensure maximum leg posability. The structure forgoes traditional polycaps, opting for firmer and more durable plastic-on-plastic joints.
The [FINAL BATTLE IMAGE COLOR] version introduces specific aesthetic and material modifications. A key feature is the use of a deep red plastic for the joint parts, simulating the "heat glow" effect the mobile suit emanates when operating at maximum power. The overall color scheme replaces the whites and blues with darker, muted gray tones, lending it a more aggressive appearance. Additionally, all beam effect parts, such as the "Wings of Light," are made with a polarized plastic with an iridescent finish, which changes hue depending on the light angle. This provides a more dynamic and energized look compared to the single-color transparent plastic of previous versions.
The "SEED Action System" allows for the recreation of dynamic action poses from the series. Image via P-Bandai.
The M2000GX Long-Range Beam Cannon is part of the weapon arsenal included in the kit. Image via P-Bandai.
Kit Contents
To deliver this comprehensive experience, the High Grade kit comes with everything modelers need:
- Parts to assemble the HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam SpecⅡ [FINAL BATTLE IMAGE COLOR].
- MMI-714 "Arondight" Beam Sword.
- M2000GX Long-Range Beam Cannon.
- MA-BAR73/S High-Energy Beam Rifle.
- MX2351 "Solidus Fulgor" Beam Shield Generator (x2).
- RQM60F "Flash-Edge 2" Beam Boomerang (x2).
- MMI-X340 "Palma Fiocina" Palm Beam Cannon.
- Modified Prototype 35 Railgun.
- "Wings of Light" effect parts set.
- "Palma Fiocina" effect parts set.
- Hand parts set.
- Metallic sticker sheet.
Note on weaponry: The Modified Prototype 35 Railgun, a key weapon in the film, is included. However, the adapter piece needed for the mobile suit's hand to hold it firmly may not be included, as that part originally belongs to another expansion set (Cavalier Aifrid). This might require modifications by the modeler.
This kit is based on the acclaimed and highly articulated 2019 HGCE Destiny mold. Image via P-Bandai.
The MMI-714 "Arondight" beam sword is one of its most iconic weapons. Image via P-Bandai.
ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec II
Piloted by a more mature and experienced Shinn Asuka, the Destiny Gundam Spec II is an upgraded version of the original mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Canonical improvements include a new, more powerful nuclear fusion reactor, which justifies the color change of its Variable Phase Shift (VPS) armor to darker tones. The cockpit was modernized with panoramic monitors and an updated operating system to maximize the pilot's capabilities.
In the final battle of SEED FREEDOM, the Destiny Spec II plays a crucial role. Shinn Asuka single-handedly confronts four elite units of the Black Knight Squad. The tactical decision to replace his beam rifle with the railgun was made to counter the "Fémtotech" armor of his enemies, which was immune to conventional beam weapons. By using the maximum output of its reactor and the "Wings of Light" propulsion system, Shinn generates multiple afterimages to confuse and overwhelm his opponents, achieving a decisive victory in one of the film's most memorable sequences.
The iridescent "Wings of Light" recreate its energized appearance from the movie. Image via P-Bandai.
The gray tones and red joints simulate operation at maximum power. Image via P-Bandai.
This Final Battle version of the Destiny Gundam Spec II brings an intense and aggressive design to the High Grade line. What are your thoughts on this P-Bandai exclusive? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- HG 1/144 DESTINY GUNDAM SpecⅡ[FINAL BATTLE IMAGE COLOR] | Premium Bandai USA (Accessed July 21, 2025)
- HG 1/144 デスティニーガンダムSpecII[最終決戦イメージカラー] | Bandai Hobby Site (Accessed July 21, 2025)
- ZGMF/A-42S2 Destiny Gundam Spec II | Gundam Fandom (Accessed July 21, 2025)
- HGCE ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam | Gunplapedia (Accessed July 21, 2025)
- HGCE 1/144 DESTINY GUNDAM SpecⅡ[FINAL BATTLE IMAGE COLOR] : r/Gunpla | Reddit (Accessed July 21, 2025)
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