HG 1/144 - GN-003 Gundam Kyrios

The HG 1/144 GN-003 Gundam Kyrios by Bandai reproduces one of the four main Gundams from the first season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. Piloted by Allelujah Haptism within Celestial Being, the Kyrios stands out for its specialization in high-speed combat and especially for its ability to transform from a humanoid Mobile Suit into a Flight Form dedicated to rapid movement and aerial attacks.

Initially released in November 2007, this High Grade is one of the first 1/144 kits dedicated to Gundam 00. It still holds particular interest today thanks to its design, which is very different from other Celestial Being Gundams, with its slender silhouette, large orange and white surfaces, and transformable configuration.

Transformation into Flight Form

The main gimmick of the HG Gundam Kyrios is its ability to switch from MS Mode to Flight Mode. The transformation uses several body movements as well as some dedicated parts at the hips to correctly lock the flight configuration. The dorsal stabilizers deploy, the shoulders pivot, and the legs are repositioned to recreate the Kyrios' characteristic aerodynamic profile.

Once transformed, the model adopts a long and thin silhouette that perfectly reflects the Kyrios' role: a Gundam designed for speed, interception, and lightning attacks. In the series, this configuration allows it to fully exploit its mobility and execute high-speed strikes before disengaging quickly.

GN Beam Submachine Gun

The Kyrios' primary weapon is the GN Beam Submachine Gun, a compact double-barreled rifle designed to maintain good accuracy even during high-speed maneuvers. On the kit, it can be used as a handheld weapon or be attached directly to the forearm thanks to a dedicated connection piece.

This configuration allows the weapon to remain mounted on the Gundam in both MS Mode and Flight Mode, in line with its operation observed in Gundam 00.

GN Shield transformable into a claw

The GN Shield is probably the most iconic gimmick of the kit after the transformation. Its end can be opened and rearranged to form an offensive claw, used in the series as a true melee weapon.

A piece representing the GN Shield Needle can be installed in the center of the claw to reproduce the piercing weapon concealed within the shield. In the Gundam 00 universe, this function is particularly associated with Hallelujah, Allelujah's other personality, who uses the Kyrios much more aggressively in close combat.

Beam Sabers integrated into the rear skirt

The Gundam Kyrios also features two GN Beam Sabers stored in the rear part of the skirt. The hilts can be removed and placed in the model's hands to reproduce close-combat configurations. On this generation of HG, the hilts are included but the translucent effect blades are not provided with the standard kit.

A design typical of early HG Gundam 00 kits

The kit uses an articulated polycap structure typical of High Grades from the late 2000s. The shoulders have good range, the elbows can exceed approximately a right angle, and the legs allow for satisfactory combat poses for a design of this generation.

The model is molded in the Kyrios' main colors, including white, orange, gray, yellow, and red, with stickers intended to complete certain sensors and small details. As with most Gunpla, assembly relies on Bandai's Snap-Fit system and does not require glue.

HG Gundam Kyrios Features

• License: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
• Line: High Grade (HG)
• Model: GN-003 Gundam Kyrios
• Pilot: Allelujah Haptism
• Organization: Celestial Being
• Manufacturer: Bandai
• Scale: 1/144
• Original Release: November 2007
• Configuration: MS Mode / Flight Mode transformation
• Main Weapon: GN Beam Submachine Gun
• Defense: GN Shield
• Shield Gimmick: transforms into a claw with GN Shield Needle
• Melee: GN Beam Saber hilts x2
• Weapon Attachment: GN Beam Submachine Gun mountable on forearm
• Compatibility: usable with a suitable Action Base sold separately
• Decoration: foil stickers included
• Assembly: Snap-Fit, no glue required

The HG GN-003 Gundam Kyrios remains a particularly interesting kit for Gundam 00 fans thanks to three very distinctive elements: its transformation into Flight Form, its GN Shield transformable into a claw, and its design as a Gundam specialized in high mobility. It also constitutes a logical choice to complete Celestial Being's original quartet alongside the Exia, Dynames, and Virtue.