RG 1/144 Gundam Ground Type - Release Info

RG 1/144 Gundam Ground Type

Release: February 2027

Price: 4,620 yen

Thirty years after Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team first arrived, the Gundam Ground Type is finally joining the Real Grade lineup.

But this announcement has been a long time coming.

The RG Gundam Ground Type was first teased back in 2012 during GunPla Expo World Tour 2012 Japan, where it appeared in a concept image alongside other potential additions to the Real Grade series. For years, the idea remained just that. Now, 14 years later, the Ground Type has finally received its proper RG announcement.

The timing could not be better, with 2026 marking the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team.

The RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type was one of the Earth Federation's early mobile suits developed as part of its mass-production plans. Built using surplus parts from the RX-78 program, it was designed specifically for combat under Earth's gravity. Space-use equipment and the Core Block System were removed, resulting in a lighter mobile suit capable of rivaling the RX-78's performance in ground combat.

For its Real Grade debut, the Gundam Ground Type and its extensive arsenal are completely newly molded, packing the mobile suit with the detailed mechanical design that the RG series is known for.

The frame structure in the waist and legs is also designed to recreate some of the Ground Type's familiar poses from the anime, including crouching positions and firing stances.

The chest features an opening mechanism that reveals the Vulcan cannons, while the cockpit hatch can also be opened. The leg-mounted saber racks are fully functional as well, allowing the racks to open and close while the beam sabers can be attached or removed.

The backpack-mounted weapon container is getting plenty of attention too. It can be suspended from the back of the Gundam Ground Type and posed in a raised or lowered position. The container also features a locking mechanism, while its internal seat moves in conjunction with the opening and closing gimmick.

Builders will also have the option of assembling the head antenna in either white or yellow.

As for its equipment, the RG Gundam Ground Type comes loaded with its 100mm machine gun, 180mm cannon, rocket launcher, two beam sabers, shield, and weapon container. Dedicated ground effect parts are also included for displaying the shield in a ground combat scene.

The kit will also include interchangeable hand parts, foil stickers, and Realistic Decals.

After waiting 14 years to see that original concept become reality, the Gundam Ground Type is finally ready to deploy in the Real Grade lineup. And as The 08th MS Team celebrates its 30th anniversary, this feels like one announcement that was definitely worth the wait.