Gunpla High Grade are never in my strike zone but from time to time I do highlight the ones that catch my attention like this particular Gundam from G Gundam series. when it comes to G Gundam mecha designs, the series really stood apart from its peers with its unique mecha design featuring Japanese 90s stereotypes of other nations as Gundam. While I have expected Shuffle Alliance Gundams to make it as model kits, I never expected Mandala Gundam makes it as P-Bandai HG while Bolt Gundam haven't got one yet. Scheduled for November 2025 release, HG Mandala Gundam will be sold for 2650 Yen.
Not too long ago, Chinese Hobby Manufacturers showcased their prototype of Devil Gundam, whether coincidence or not Bandai revealed Mandala Gundam in return. Among G Gundam mechas, Mandala is probably the weirder designs to me along with Mermaid and Nether gundam. But never underestimate this fellow, because he is one of the stronger secondary character in the series that even give Domon a trouble.
As expected for its P-Bandai status, the effect parts and the gimmick are impressive. I even forgot that Mandala Gundam had the chonky bronze bell form which gave rather weird impression. While It takes a person quite some time and abit of acquired taste to appreciate G Gundam designs, the mechas from this series do have quite some personality and the anime series do try make the designs to be believable. Would look forward to Bolt and Tequila Gundam and I think G Gundam sequel would be a great opportunity for Sunrise to create better Gundam designs based on nation stereotypes.
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