HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam Seed Freedom Zero Ver. (tentative)

The HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver. from Bandai Spirits offers a new representation of the legendary ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam as it appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. Piloted by Kira Yamato, the Strike Freedom holds a central place in this prequel that directly bridges the events of Gundam SEED DESTINY and those of Gundam SEED FREEDOM.

In SEED FREEDOM ZERO, the Strike Freedom Gundam is transferred to the provisional COMPASS base located on Onogoro Island. The goal is to extract data from this exceptional machine to contribute to the development of new Mobile Suits. However, the Strike Freedom is stolen under mysterious circumstances, triggering one of the major events in the story.

The SEED FREEDOM ZERO Strike Freedom in a new HG version

This edition has been specially developed to reproduce the Strike Freedom Gundam as it appears in SEED FREEDOM ZERO. For this model, Bandai Spirits adopts the SEED Action System, a joint design used in recent HGs from the Gundam SEED saga to achieve more natural and dynamic poses.

The kit's structure has also been designed around the iconic poses of the Strike Freedom Gundam. It is intended to make it easier to recreate the highly recognizable gestures of Kira Yamato's machine, particularly during combat scenes using multiple weapons simultaneously.

SEED Action System

The SEED Action System aims to combine a wide range of articulation with the slender silhouette characteristic of Gundam SEED Mobile Suits. For this version of the Strike Freedom, Bandai Spirits specifically announces a structure that allows for the reproduction of the characteristic poses seen on screen.

This evolution is particularly interesting for a machine like the Strike Freedom, whose design relies heavily on aerial poses, wide-open movements, and the simultaneous use of multiple pieces of equipment.

Two Beam Rifles included

The kit includes the two Beam Rifles iconic to the Strike Freedom Gundam. They can be used simultaneously to reproduce its characteristic firing configurations.

The inclusion of both rifles is particularly important for maintaining the visual identity of the ZGMF-X20A, whose combat style relies significantly on the combined use of multiple long-range weapon systems.

Beam Sabers with gradient effect

One of the new features highlighted by Bandai Spirits concerns the Beam Saber effects. These use a gradient molding intended to directly reproduce a color variation within the clear part.

This process adds more depth to the energy blades than a classic monochrome effect and allows for a more spectacular finish without the need for additional paint.

The legendary ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam

The Strike Freedom Gundam is the ultimate evolution of the Freedom line used by Kira Yamato before the arrival of the Strike Freedom Gundam Type II. It is powered by the powerful Hyper-Deuterion system, which combines a nuclear engine with the Deuterion Beam Energy Transfer System.

The machine is most recognizable by its imposing winged dorsal system and its extremely versatile arsenal. Its golden design visible on the internal structure, combined with its white, blue, and red armor, makes it one of the most iconic Mobile Suits in the entire Gundam SEED saga.

This SEED FREEDOM ZERO version thus represents the Strike Freedom during a particularly important period in its history, before the modifications that would later lead to the Strike Freedom Gundam Type II and then the Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam.

An essential version for the SEED FREEDOM timeline

SEED FREEDOM ZERO takes place after the fall of the Destiny Plan and during the period of COMPASS's creation. The Strike Freedom used by Kira during previous conflicts thus becomes a source of data for the development of new machines.

Its role in this story serves as a link between the original ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom and the more recent Mobile Suits seen in Gundam SEED FREEDOM, giving this version special interest for collectors wishing to follow the chronological evolution of Kira Yamato's machines.

Specifications of the HG Strike Freedom Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.

• License: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO
• Line: High Grade (HG)
• Model: ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam
• Version: SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.
• Pilot: Kira Yamato
• Organization: associated with COMPASS during the events of SEED FREEDOM ZERO
• Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
• Scale: 1/144
• Articulation system: SEED Action System
• Design: structure optimized to reproduce the Strike Freedom's iconic poses
• Armament included: Beam Rifles x2
• Melee combat: Beam Sabers
• Beam Saber effects: gradient molding
• Hands: set of hand parts included
• Decoration: stickers included
• Announced Japanese release: January 2027
• Assembly: Snap-Fit, no glue required

Currently confirmed contents

• HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.
• Beam Rifle x2
• Beam Sabers x1 set
• Hand parts x1 set
• Stickers x1 sheet

The product name is still provisional and Bandai Spirits has announced that additional information regarding the kit will be unveiled at a later date. This sheet only covers equipment and features officially confirmed to date.

With its SEED Action System, two Beam Rifles, and new gradient Beam Saber effects, the HG Strike Freedom Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver. offers a new 1/144 interpretation of one of the most popular machines in Gundam SEED. Its central role in the events of SEED FREEDOM ZERO also makes it a particularly interesting piece to complete the timeline running from the original Strike Freedom to the Strike Freedom Type II and the Mighty Strike Freedom.