HGUC 1/144 Messer M01-type - Release Info

HGUC 1/144 Messer M01-type

Release Date: May 2026

Price: 3,740 yen

The Messer M01-type, commonly referred to as the M-type, is a mobile suit featured in Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, adding another layer of realism to the film’s depiction of guerrilla warfare.

Although visually distinct, the Messer M-type was manufactured on a different factory line from the Messer F-type used by Hathaway Noa and his main fighting force. To clearly differentiate it, the unit carries a separate model number and designation. This divergence was intentional. Given the nature of anti-Earth Federation guerrilla operations, it was essential that the mobile suit’s manufacturer could not be easily identified.

As a result, the M-type features a significantly altered external appearance when compared to the F-type. Despite these changes, the internal frame and core specifications remain identical, ensuring compatibility and consistent performance across both variants.

Within the film, the Messer M-type was deployed as a replacement unit after Gawman lost his original F-type during the Davao air raid. One of the most visually striking details of Gawman’s replacement machine is its unfinished left shoulder, which was not painted in time for deployment. This leaves the base color of the part exposed, subtly reinforcing the urgency and improvisational nature of Mafty’s operations.

Rather than being a superior or downgraded version, the Messer M-type exists as a practical solution born from necessity. Its presence underscores the logistical challenges faced by Mafty and highlights the grounded, militaristic realism that defines the Hathaway series.

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