Bandai 1/144 HGUC #064 MS-05B Zaku I "Mobile Suit Gundam" - 1143417

Return to the origins of Zeon's legendary mobile suit lineage with the Bandai HGUC 1/144 MS-05B Zaku I from Mobile Suit Gundam. As the predecessor to the iconic Zaku II, the MS-05B represents the Principality of Zeon's first successful mass-produced combat mobile suit. This modern HGUC release updates the classic design with improved articulation, refined proportions, and crisp mechanical detail while remaining faithful to the original One Year War appearance.

Bandai's High Grade Universal Century engineering provides excellent poseability thanks to double-jointed elbows, a movable mono-eye mechanism, and sturdy polycap joints that allow the Zaku I to recreate dynamic combat stances. The completed model captures the rugged military aesthetic that made the early Zeon mobile suits legendary among Gundam fans.

The kit comes equipped with an impressive selection of classic Zeon weaponry, including a 105mm Machine Gun, Initial Type Bazooka, Heat Hawk, Sturm Faust, Knuckle Shield, and a Commander Fin attachment that lets builders customize the mobile suit as either a standard or commander-type machine. Precision color-molded parts and Bandai's snap-fit construction ensure an enjoyable assembly experience without the need for glue, while the clean surface detail is perfect for panel lining, weathering, and battle-worn paint finishes.

Features

• 1/144 Scale High Grade Universal Century (HGUC) model kit
• From Mobile Suit Gundam
• Features the classic MS-05B Zaku I
• Double-jointed elbows for enhanced articulation
• Movable mono-eye mechanism
• Includes 105mm Machine Gun, Initial Type Bazooka, Heat Hawk, Sturm Faust, and Knuckle Shield
• Commander Fin attachment included
• Color-molded snap-fit construction – no glue required

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

What's Required

• Hobby nippers
• Fine sanding sticks or files (recommended)
• Panel lining markers or paint (optional)
• Paint and weathering supplies (optional)

A cornerstone of Universal Century history, the HGUC MS-05B Zaku I is an essential addition for any Zeon collection. Combining modern Bandai engineering with one of Gundam's most historically significant mobile suits, this kit offers an enjoyable build and an authentic representation of the machine that paved the way for the legendary Zaku II.