IBO HG 1/144 - ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth

The asymmetrical aesthetics and the fury of the Reconstruction's battles are now part of your collection with the HG 1/144 ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth. An iconic machine from the spin-off series of the Post-Disaster universe, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Gekko, this Gundam with a tragic fate was reconstructed from disparate armor pieces after being stripped of its original equipment. This High Grade (HG) model from Bandai perfectly captures this mercenary silhouette and raw industrial design, providing it with perfect proportions, increased stability, and vibrant colors.

Striking Functional Asymmetry and Colossal Demolition Equipment

The HG Gundam Astaroth stands out with its careful engineering that highlights its "cobbled together" appearance and oversized melee weapons:

• The Giant Demolition Knife: The absolute master weapon of the kit. This immense folding sword has a functional mechanism allowing it to fold up for storage on the backpack or deploy to its full length (exceeding the size of the mecha itself) for devastating combat poses.
• The Reinforced Left Arm from the Spinner Rodi: To compensate for the absence of its original armor, the Astaroth uses the imposing shoulder and forearm plating of a Spinner Rodi unit, equipped with an articulated capture claw (Sub-Knuckle) mounted on the wrist.
• The Combat Knife and Cartridge Rifle: The kit also provides a classic close-quarters combat knife (Short Knife) that stores neatly in the skirt armor, as well as a cartridge rifle for medium-range skirmishes.

The Rigidity of the Gundam Frame by Bandai

This 1/144 scale model benefits from the iconic internal structure of the IBO range, the Gundam Frame (type 2). This highly detailed internal skeleton not only offers excellent mechanical fidelity with its visible pistons and joints but also guarantees exceptional flexibility. Thanks to this design, the Astaroth can easily wield its immense Demolition Knife with two hands and hold particularly aggressive lunging poses without faltering under the weight of its armament. True to the Snap-Fit principle, assembly is done entirely without glue or paint.

Features of the HG Gundam Astaroth 1/144 kit:

• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Gekko (Post Disaster)
• Scale: HG 1/144 (approx. 13 cm in height once assembled)
• Contents: Mass-colored plastic sprues (cobalt blue, pure white, mechanical grey for the skeleton and red), folding Demolition Knife, cartridge rifle, Short Knife, Spinner Rodi protective sub-arm, sheet of finishing stickers, and illustrated step-by-step assembly manual.
• Difficulty: Very accessible, ideal for modelers who appreciate asymmetrical designs, detailed internal skeletons, and giant weapons.