HG Pale Rider Cavalry: P-Bandai Release Info & Official Images

Born from the Earth Federation's clandestine "Project Pale Rider," the RX-80PR-2 Pale Rider Cavalry represents the culmination of a bold and ethically ambiguous mobile suit development program during the One Year War. This mass-production model, refined from the data of its predecessors, is the logical conclusion of the project featured in the video game and manga Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link. Its release as a P-Bandai exclusive underscores its status as a collector's item for fans who value designs that deviate from the main storyline.

Official packaging for the HG Pale Rider Cavalry.

This is a collector's release, available exclusively through the Premium Bandai store. Image via Gundam Fandom.

Born from the Earth Federation's clandestine "Project Pale Rider," the RX-80PR-2 Pale Rider Cavalry represents the culmination of a bold and ethically ambiguous mobile suit development program during the One Year War. This mass-production model, refined from the data of its predecessors, is the logical conclusion of the project featured in the video game and manga Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link. Its release as a P-Bandai exclusive underscores its status as a collector's item for fans who value designs that deviate from the main storyline.

Product Information

• Price: ¥2,420 (P-Bandai JP, tax incl.) / $32.00 USD (P-Bandai USA). Note: Prices are approximate and may vary by retailer and location.
• Release Date: April 2021 (Japan).
• Reissue Date: November 2025 (United States).
• Scale: 1/144.
• Size: Approx. 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) tall.
• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link.
• Line: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC).
• Product Type: P-Bandai Exclusive.

Model Kit Features

The Pale Rider Cavalry is distinguished by a unique silhouette, achieved through newly molded parts that set it apart from other variants. The head features a heroic design with dual V-antennas and a visor made of clear, translucent blue plastic. To ensure high performance, it is equipped with a high-mobility backpack featuring six thrusters and two detachable propellant tanks.

Front view of the imposing Pale Rider.

Its design was intended for the mass production of the "Project Pale Rider." Image via P-Bandai.

A central narrative feature of the Pale Rider is the HADES system, and this Gunpla kit allows builders to represent the unit in either its Normal state (blue visor) or with the system activated (red visor) using interchangeable parts. Additionally, metallic stickers are included to simulate the overheating of the body's ventilation grilles, changing their color to a golden hue.

Pale Rider Cavalry: Ready for combat.

The HADES system allows the mobile suit to push its performance to the maximum in battle. Image via P-Bandai.

The armament is one of the kit's highlights. The centerpiece is the "Shekinah," a multifunctional composite weapon that integrates a giant Gatling gun, a mega beam launcher, and a micro-missile launcher. The missile hatches can be displayed open or closed by swapping parts, and a physical cable connects the weapon to a power unit on the waist, adding remarkable mechanical realism. This arsenal is complemented by a newly molded Beam Javelin, featuring an effect part in clear pink plastic and a left hand part specifically designed to hold it, expanding the possibilities for dynamic poses.

Aiming with the devastating Shekinah.

The Shekinah weapon integrates a Gatling gun and a mega beam launcher. Image via P-Bandai.

Defending with the shield and Shekinah.

The kit includes a shield and various weapons to recreate combat scenes. Image via P-Bandai.

Dynamic attack with the Beam Javelin.

The Beam Javelin is a newly molded weapon for unique poses. Image via P-Bandai.

Despite being a premium release, the kit is based on the engineering of the original 2014 model, so its internal structure and use of polycaps are from a previous generation. This results in competent articulation but with weaknesses in the stability of certain joints, such as the wrists, which may struggle to support the weight of large weapons over the long term. Its main drawback is the reliance on stickers for color correction in key areas like the shield and vents, so painting is recommended to achieve its full visual potential.

Pale Rider Cavalry in multiple poses.

Its high-mobility backpack with six thrusters allows for great agility in combat. Image via P-Bandai.

Kit Contents

To deliver this comprehensive building experience, the High Grade kit comes with everything modelers need:

• Parts to assemble the RX-80PR-2 Pale Rider Cavalry.
• "Shekinah" composite weapon.
• Beam Javelin.
• Hyper Beam Rifle.
• Shield.
• Beam Saber.
• Cable for the "Shekinah."
• Interchangeable hand parts.
• Sticker sheet.

Complete arsenal of the Pale Rider Cavalry.

The kit includes the "Shekinah" weapon, a Beam Javelin, and more. Image via P-Bandai.

Front and rear views of the model.

Its unique silhouette is achieved with newly molded parts for this model. Image via P-Bandai.

Detail of the activated HADES mode.

Metallic stickers are included to simulate the activation of the HADES system. Image via P-Bandai.

RX-80PR-2 Pale Rider Cavalry

The RX-80PR-2 Pale Rider Cavalry was conceived as the refined, mass-production version of the original prototype, simplifying its design for deployment in squadrons. Its technological lineage derives from high-performance units like the RGM-79SP GM Sniper II and the Gundam G04 and G05. At the heart of the unit is the HADES (Hyper Animosity Detect Estimate System), an evolution of the Blue Destiny's EXAM system. This system removes the mobile suit's safety limiters to maximize its performance and processes combat data at superhuman speeds. However, this power subjects the pilot to extreme physical and mental strain, with the risk of the AI taking full control of the unit in a "berserker" state. The entire project, which included other prototypes like the White Rider and Black Rider, was developed in an incredibly short two-week timeframe near the end of the One Year War, thanks to its leader's influence and the reuse of existing technologies.

This P-Bandai exclusive brings a fan-favorite design from the expanded Gundam universe to life. What are your thoughts on the Pale Rider Cavalry? Let us know in the comments below!

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Sources

• Premium Bandai USA. "HG 1/144 PALE RIDER CAVALRY" (Accessed July 23, 2025)
• Premium Bandai Japan. "ＨＧ 1/144 ペイルライダー・キャバルリー" (Note: Access may require a VPN. Purchase may require a proxy shipping service for international buyers.) (Accessed July 23, 2025)
• Reddit. "Trying to explain the Pale Rider development (long post)" (Accessed July 23, 2025)
• Mecha Catalogue. "New “Project Pale Rider” Revealed: HGUC Pale Rider Cavalry" (Accessed July 23, 2025)
• YouTube. "P-Bandai HG Pale Rider Cavalry Review | Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link" (Accessed July 23, 2025)

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