Action Base

Action Base (アクションベース) is a line of plastic display stands for Gunpla kits and other mecha kits by Bandai. First introduced in 2006, Action Base allows Gunpla kits to be displayed in aerial poses. Each Action Base comes with an arm that can be adjusted by height and angle, as well as different adapters for older Gunpla kits that do not have peg holes available. The bases are modular and can connect to other Action Bases to display multiple Gunpla kits.

Aside from the standard design, Bandai has released special insignia designs for Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam 00, as well as one for Macross Frontier.

This article only covers the general and Gundam releases.

Action Base 1
Action Base 1 is designed primarily for 1/100 scale Master Grade or No-Grade Gunpla kits, but will also accommodate 1/144 scale and some SD Gundam kits. The standard design consists of one large octagon base and a small square.

Action Base 2
Action Base 2 is designed primarily for 1/144 scale High Grade or Real Grade Gunpla kits, but will also accommodate some SD Gundam kits. Larger HG kits such as the MSM-10 Zock and RX-160S Byarlant Custom require the Action Base 1 instead of this unit. The standard design consists of two trapezoid bases that can connect to form either a hexagon or a parallelogram.

Action Base 3
Action Base 3 is designed primarily for 1/144 scale High Grade or Real Grade Gunpla kits. The unit consists of a black rectangular base with a slot in the center for a postcard-sized Gunpla logo card and a clear cover. Modelers can customize this Action Base with any postcard-sized photo. The unit also includes two extension stands to display the base at an angle. The base is able to accommodate Action Base 1 arms.

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