P-Bandai: RG 1/144 Gundam Astraea Type-F - Release Information and Official Images [Reissue]
This kit includes conversion parts to build the improved Gundam Astraea Type-F2. Image via P-Bandai.
The Gundam Astraea Type-F, from the official side story Mobile Suit Gundam 00 F, joins the Real Grade lineup. This kit is a P-Bandai exclusive variant featuring a new color scheme and additional parts based on the RG-15 GN-001 Gundam Exia. This release reproduces the second-generation prototype mobile suit operated by Fereshte with the level of detail characteristic of the RG series. Furthermore, it includes the necessary parts to build its upgraded version, the GNY-001F2 Gundam Astraea Type F2.
Product Information
- Price: ¥4,300 (P-Bandai Japan) / US$ 52.00 (P-Bandai USA).
- Initial Release Date: October 2014 (P-Bandai Japan)
- Reissue Dates: September 2025 (P-Bandai USA); September 2025 (P-Bandai Japan - 2nd Shipment)
- Scale: 1/144
- Size: Approximately 12.7 cm (5 inches) tall
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 00 F
- Line: Real Grade (RG)
- Product Type: P-Bandai Exclusive
Features
This model kit can be assembled as either the GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F or its upgraded version, the GNY-001F2 Gundam Astraea Type F2, thanks to the inclusion of conversion parts. The GN Condensers are recreated with clear plastic parts, complemented by realistic decals for enhanced detail. Following the mechanics of the Real Grade line, the GN Drive can be removed from the main body of the mobile suit. Additionally, the Proto GN Sword's blade features a chrome-plated finish, giving it a distinctive metallic shine. The hardpoints on various parts of the body are compatible with weaponry from other kits, such as the HG Gundam Astraea.
This exclusive P-Bandai kit includes a vast arsenal of weapon options for display. Image via P-Bandai.
Kit Contents
- Parts to assemble the RG 1/144 Gundam Astraea Type-F
- Proto GN Sword
- GN Launcher
- GN Beam Rifle
- GN Shield
- GN Beam Saber (x2)
- GN Beam Dagger (x2)
- Conversion parts for Type F2
- Hand parts (x6, left and right)
- Realistic decal sheet
The model comes with two GN Beam Sabers for effective close-quarters combat. Image via P-Bandai.
GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F
The GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F is a modified version of the second-generation prototype GNY-001 Gundam Astraea. It was used by the organization Fereshte, a secret branch of Celestial Being, to carry out covert interventions. Its distinctive red color and head sensor mask served to hide its "Gundam" lineage and differentiate it from Celestial Being's main units during combat. Piloted by Gundam Meister Fon Spaak, a former mercenary, the Type-F proved to be a formidable unit despite being technologically inferior to the third-generation Gundams. The upgraded version, the Type F2, was later created using spare parts from the GN-001 Gundam Exia.
The kit is equipped with a GN Beam Rifle for long-range combat scenarios. Image via P-Bandai.
Following the Real Grade line's mechanics, the central GN Drive can be removed. Image via P-Bandai.
Its distinctive red color served to hide its "Gundam" lineage during missions. Image via P-Bandai.
The prototype suit is shown ready for covert interventions. Image via P-Bandai.
Hardpoints are compatible with equipment from other kits, like the HG Astraea. Image via P-Bandai.
The characteristic sensor mask on the Type-F head conceals the Gundam face underneath. Image via P-Bandai.
The Proto GN Sword features a distinctive chrome-plated blade for a metallic shine. Image via P-Bandai.
This Real Grade kit offers a fantastic representation of a key mobile suit from the Gundam 00 side stories. What are your thoughts on the Astraea Type-F and its upgraded F2 form? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- RG 1/144 GUNDAM ASTRAEA TYPE-F | Premium Bandai USA (Accessed July 31, 2025)
- RG GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F | Gunplapedia (Accessed July 31, 2025)
- GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F | Gundam Wiki (Accessed July 31, 2025)
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