The 1/100 High Grade Victory Gundam Model Series (HGVG) is a line of Gunpla kits of the Mobile Suits from the Mobile Suit Victory Gundam series released from 1993 to 1994.[1] Due to the complexity of their transformation, both the Victory and Victory 2 Gundams require parts-swapping to split each unit into the Core Fighter, Top Fighter, and Bottom Fighter; parts-swapping involves non-movable frame pieces that support the limbs in their alternate modes. This practice would continue with other kits in the High Grade Universal Century line such as the MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam, MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam, MSN-001A1 Delta Plus, and MSZ-008 ZII.
Reissues of these kits can be distinguished from their original releases by their glossy box print (as opposed to the original's matte finish) and inclusion of plastic content information on the box's side flap. The reissues also omit the "ST" mark, as model kits are generally exempted from the requirements of the Japan Toy Association's Safety Toy (ST) Standard. In addition, reissues from 2019 onwards will bear the blue Bandai Spirits logo.
HGVG # | Model | Yen Price | Release Date | Notes |
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01 | LM312V04 Victory Gundam | ¥1,500 | 1993 April | Transforms via parts-swapping. Includes non-transformable Core Fighter. |
02 | LM312V04+SD-VB03A V-Dash Gundam | ¥1,800 | 1993 July | Re-release of HGVG-01 with fully transformable SD-VB03A Overhang Pack and LM312V06 Victory Gundam Hexa head. Includes new fuselage piece to fit Core Fighter into Core Booster. |
03 | LM111E03 Gun Blastor | ¥1,000 | 1993 August | Includes parts to make the LM111E02 Gun-EZ. Features hardpoints that are compatible with the weapons from the 1/100 F90 Gundam F90 kits. Shares E plate runner with HGVG-01. |
04 | LM314V21 V2 Gundam | ¥1,500 | 1993 September | Transforms via parts-swapping. Includes non-transformable Core Fighter. |
05 | ZM-S06G Zollidia | ¥1,000 | 1993 November | Features swappable main camera pieces. |
06 | LM314V24 V2 Assault Gundam | ¥1,800 | 1994 January | Re-release of HGVG-04 with Assault parts. |
7 | LM314V23 V2 Buster Gundam | ¥1,800 | 1994 March | Re-release of HGVG-04 with Buster parts. Can combine with the Assault parts to form the LM314V23/24 V2 Assault-Buster Gundam. |
B-Club # | Model | Yen Price | Release Date | Notes |
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1351 | Top Limb Upgrade Parts | ¥1,900 | Resin-cast upgrade kit for HGVG-01. | |
1559 | ZM-S06S Zoloat Custom Parts | ¥3,800 | Resin-cast conversion kit for HGVG-05. |
HGVG # | Model | Yen Price | Release Date | Notes |
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N/A | LM314V24 V2 Assault Gundam (Silver Metal Ver.) | ¥N/A | 1994 | Silver chrome plated variant of HGVG-06. Offered as a grand prize for the All Gundam Spring Campaign. |
Yen price excluding 5% tax (8% from 2014 to 2019; 10% from 2019 October onwards).
See also[]
- 1/60 Gundam Model Series
- 1/144 Victory Gundam Model Series
- High Grade Universal Century
- Master Grade
- Reborn-One Hundred
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