HGCE 1/144 Duel Blitz Gundam - Release Info, Box art and Official Images

HGCE 1/144 Duel Blitz Gundam

Release Date: July 2024

Price: 2,970 Yen

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From the blockbuster film, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, Bandai Spirits has announced the release of Duel Blitz Gundam in the High Grade Cosmic Era 1/144 GunPla line. 

This news first debut at the Hyper Plamo Fes 2024 event on March 22nd.

Just like in the film, Bandai Spirits has armed the Duel Blitz Gundam with an astounding arsenal of armaments, combining famous Duel Gundam weapons with those reminiscent of the Blitz Gundam.

At the heart of the Duel Blitz Gundam's design is the innovative "SEED Action System." This internal structure is engineered specifically to replicate the dynamic action poses seen throughout the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom film”

The Duel Blitz Gundam's articulation is further improved by its hip joint design. The hip joint connecting shafts are independently movable on the left and right sides, as well as sliding up and down. This function allows you to create strong, dramatic positions that capture the excitement of movie battle scenes.

One of the Duel Blitz Gundam's most distinguishing features is its Assault Shroud armor. This layer of protective gear covers the Gundam's whole body and may be completely removed in the model form. This not only shows off the Gundam's elegant design below, but it also enables for display modification and variations.

"Igelstellung" 75mm Multi-Barrel CIWS

The "Igelstellung" CIWS, mounted on the Duel Blitz Gundam's head, is a holdover from the Duel Gundam. This rapid-fire armament system is intended to intercept incoming projectiles, like as missiles, or target light vehicles, giving the Gundam a flexible defense capacity.

Beam Saber

The beam saber, a hallmark of Gundam weapons, provides the Duel Blitz Gundam with a close-combat option capable of cutting through most materials thanks to its concentrated energy blade.

Piercer Lock: "Gleipnir"

This specialized weapon, mounted on the right forearm, is derived from the GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam. The Gleipnir is a rocket-propelled grappling claw that can pierce and capture enemy units before retracting.

"Lancer Dart" Hypervelocity Kinetic Energy Penetrator.

The Lancer Dart, which is mounted on the left forearm, is a dual-purpose weapon that may be used as a projectile or a portable spear.

METEOR Unit compatibility (sold separately)

Bandai Spirits has also confirmed that the Duel Blitz Gundam kit is fully compatible with the HG 1/144 METEOR (Mobile Suit Embedded Tactical Enforcer) Unit.

The METEOR unit can be obtained from the HG 1/144 Freedom Gundam + METEOR unit kit (regular release kit), or from P-Bandai: RG x HG 1/144 METEOR unit.