The box art showcases the Zaku II and its included weapons. Image via Gunpla Fandom.
The High Grade Universal Century MS-06S Zaku II is a 1/144 scale model kit released in July 2002. This kit delivers a faithful representation of Char Aznable's iconic mobile suit from the classic series, Mobile Suit Gundam. As a cornerstone of the Gunpla hobby, this release captures the signature look and weaponry of the Red Comet's personal unit.
Product Information
- Price: ¥1,000
- Release Date: July 19, 2002
- Scale: 1/144
- Size: Approx. 12.6 cm (4.96 in)
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
- Line: High Grade Universal Century (HGUC)
- Product Type: Regular Retail
Please note that prices are approximate and may vary depending on the retailer and location.
Key Features
This kit features a wide range of articulation, enabling a great variety of dynamic poses. The signature mono-eye can be moved from left to right, though this requires removing the helmet piece first. The kit comes with multiple interchangeable hand parts, including weapon-holding hands and hands with trigger-finger positioning for added realism.
The kit's articulation allows for a wide range of poses. Image via Gunpla Fandom.
The included Zaku Machine Gun has a movable front grip, and the Zaku Bazooka features a movable grip and sight, and it can be stowed on the rear waist armor. The iconic Heat Hawk can also be mounted on the left side of the waist using a dedicated adapter part.
Kit Contents
To deliver this comprehensive experience, the HGUC kit comes with everything modelers need:
- Parts to assemble the MS-06S Zaku II
- Zaku Machine Gun
- Zaku Bazooka
- Heat Hawk
- Interchangeable hand parts
- Heat Hawk adapter
The Zaku II is equipped with a Zaku machine gun. Image via Gunpla Fandom.
The kit includes a bazooka with a movable grip and sight. Image via Gunpla Fandom.
MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type
The MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type is a limited production mobile suit intended for field commanders. Developed from the standard MS-06F Zaku II, this high-performance machine is significantly more mobile than its predecessor, though also more difficult to pilot. The MS-06S features larger thrusters, increasing its main propulsion power by 30% while retaining the same overall frame size.
The Zaku II features increased thruster power for high mobility. Image via Gunpla Fandom.
To accommodate these upgrades, several automatic control systems from the MS-06F were removed. This reduced overall operability but allowed experienced pilots to disable limiters and push the mobile suit to its structural limits. The MS-06S, most famously piloted by Char Aznable, gained notoriety for its speed—three times that of a regular Zaku—and its crucial role in the Battle of Loum.
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Sources
- HGUC MS-06S Zaku II (2002) | Gunplapedia (Accessed September 12, 2025)
- MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type | Gundam Wiki (Accessed September 12, 2025)
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