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product_id: 16865213
title: "Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive Model Kit, 1/144 Scale (BAN196716)"
brand: "bandai"
price: "KD 29.60"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Bandai"
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region: Kuwait
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# Kusabi gate system for clean builds 1.5x enhanced articulation Includes 4 iconic weapons Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive Model Kit, 1/144 Scale (BAN196716)

**Brand:** bandai
**Price:** KD 29.60
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚔️ Build the legend. Own the legacy.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive Model Kit, 1/144 Scale (BAN196716) by bandai
- **How much does it cost?** KD 29.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/16865213-hobby-hguc-rx-78-2-gundam-revive-model-kit-1)

## Best For

- bandai enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bandai brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Authenticity Guaranteed:** Official Bluefin Distribution licensed product, tested and compliant with US safety standards for peace of mind.
- • **Complete Arsenal Included:** Arm your Gundam with beam rifle, shield, beam sabers, and bazooka—ready for any tabletop battle or shelf showcase.
- • **Clean Build, No Compromise:** Kusabi (wedge) gate system ensures runner removal with zero nub marks—perfect for that flawless display finish.
- • **Iconic Articulation Mastery:** Experience 1.5x more movability for dynamic, screen-accurate poses that bring the legendary RX-78-2 to life.
- • **Perfect Entry to Gunpla Culture:** A sleek, powerful build that’s beginner-friendly yet rewarding, ideal for millennial pros eager to join the global Gunpla community.

## Overview

The Bandai Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive Model Kit is a 1/144 scale plastic model featuring 1.5 times enhanced articulation for iconic poses, a clean-build Kusabi gate system, and a full complement of classic weapons. Licensed by Bluefin Distribution, it offers an authentic, beginner-friendly Gunpla experience that blends nostalgia with modern engineering, perfect for collectors and hobbyists aiming to join the vibrant Gundam community.

## Description

The original Gundam, revived 35 years later! This new version of the first Gundam maintains roughly the same number of parts as its 2001 predecessor, but features 1.5 times more movability allowing easy reproduction of iconic poses from the Gundam TV series.

Review: PERFECT Introduction to Gunpla! - Along with the RX-77 Guncannon Revive the RX-78-2 Revive is one of absolute best kits for anybody who wanting to get into gunpla. This is fitting of course, as this is the grandaddy of all Gundams (at least when it comes to its introduction to viewers in 1979, there were obviously other prototype models before it within the UC cannon). It's a simple but satisfying build, that of course looks great with some quick panel lining, but still awesome on its own. The proportions are closer to its appearance in the 0079 series, which may not satisfy all, but it's hard to deny that it looks appropriately sleek but also powerful. It's a "mobile" suit of course, so it should be mobile, and it absolutely is. the amount of articulation and range of motion is absolutely astonishing for such an inexpensive kit, and it looks great in any position. It comes with a fantastic array of weapons (No Gundam hammer though sadly), and only requires the absolute minimum of of painting to look 100% accurate to the professional build on the box. In conclusion: It may not thrill veteran builders, but it's still a great kit overall, and it's cheap enough to do some great custom paint jobs and modding if you're so inclined. Buy it!
Review: Great model of the granddaddy of Gundam and also a giant portion of the mecha genre - This model conveys the general blocky yet slim look of the 78-2 faithfully and beautifully which has also afforded it an excellent range of articulation due to not having the bulkier armor of it's successors. The kit is very simple to put together the only trouble spots are the stickers as they are with most kits but if you get some paint or some gundam markers you can easily avoided them, the eye sticker also isn't necessary as the eye piece is clear yellow so all you have to do is paint it paint and either do your best to avoid painting over the eyes or just paint over the whole thing then carefully scrape the eyes clean. If I had to think of any negatives for this kit it would be the lack of panel lines sculpting on the fronts of the shoulder armor, this is only a negative because the model has panel lines opportunities everywhere you'd expect including the top of the shoulder armor but the front and back are just flat. The safety nubs on the v-fin are also a a bit big and unsightly but this also won't be a negative if you intend to remove them as the you have plenty of room to get your nippers between the nub and fin to carefully cut it off and then lightly sand what remains of it until your fin looks uniform just be careful not to overdo it. Another tip is that the front skirt armor is designed to be separated, simply use your nippers between the two balls, you can sand down the plastic between the balls afterwards but leaving a bit of will help them not be loose due to friction regardless the results will make the model look more dynamic in kneeling and jumping poses.

## Features

- Utilizing the Kusabi (wedge) gate system, it allows removal of the runner without a noticeable nub mark
- Includes beam rifle, shield, beam sabers, bazooka
- Runner x5, sticker, Instructions
- Product bears official Bluefin Distribution logo ensuring purchaser is receiving authentic licensed item from approved US retailer
- Bluefin Distribution products are tested and comply with all US consumer product safety regulations and are eligible for consumer support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00WW4F8YA |
| Additional Features | Increased movability for iconic poses |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Animal Theme | Attribute not applicable for product |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,548 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #834 in Action Figures |
| Brand Name | BANDAI |
| Collection Name | Gundam |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,207 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Develop fine motor skills, patience, and following instructions |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04543112967169, 04573102574039 |
| Included Components | Bandai Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive "Gundam Seed" Model Kit (1/144 Scale) |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 5 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4"L x 3"W x 5"H |
| Item Type Name | Toys & Games |
| Item Weight | 0.53 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bluefin Distribution Toys |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 180 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 32.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | Bandai Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive "Gundam Seed" Model Kit (1/144 Scale) |
| Model Number | BAN196716 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Outer Material | Plastic |
| Play Activity Location | Tabletop |
| Power Source | manual |
| Sub Brand | Gundam |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required for main operation |
| Theme | Gundam |
| Toy Figure Type | Action Figure |
| UPC | 885951446653 793631183333 787799207604 734548340662 |
| character | Gundam |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BANDAI
- **Age Range (Description):** Kid
- **Theme:** Gundam
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3 x 4 x 5 inches
- **Material:** Plastic

## Images

![Hobby HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam Revive Model Kit, 1/144 Scale (BAN196716) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51L5Wh7x8OL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hey, i'm a beginner, i never built one before is this a good start for me ? if so what other supply's do i need !**
A: This set is a very a good starting kit for beginners, as are most High Grade kits. For all gundam kits the main essentials you need are a pair of "tweezers," to place the stickers on to the kit and a pair of "wire cutter pliers," for cutting out the Gundam's parts (do not use scissors). Lastly, the 3 main Grades, High "HG"(beginner), Master "MG"(intermediate), and Perfect "PG"(professional), come with colored parts so you do not need to add any paint unless you want to add more details, but i prefer to have the kits look how it is eight out of the box. No glue is required :D

**Q: is it include display stand?**
A: I'm sorry display stand is not included

**Q: Do the instructions come in English**
A: While the instructions are in Japanese, the runners are all marked using the English Alphabet and the pieces on each of those are marked with universal numbers(1, 2 etc...) So in the instructions it will show a diagram where the pieces are marked with, for example, A1 and the picture will have guiding arrows for how to connect it to whatever piece it's supposed to connect to. So as long as you know the English Alphabet, the rest is all pictures.

**Q: I heard that they eyes actually have a clear piece for the eyes, is this true?**
A: Yes the eyes are cast in a clear yellow plastic. They provide normal eye stickers to cover the piece or silver stickers to apply to the back of the eyepiece. However, you have to add the black lining around the eyes for the second option.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT Introduction to Gunpla!
*by O***D on September 4, 2017*

Along with the RX-77 Guncannon Revive the RX-78-2 Revive is one of absolute best kits for anybody who wanting to get into gunpla. This is fitting of course, as this is the grandaddy of all Gundams (at least when it comes to its introduction to viewers in 1979, there were obviously other prototype models before it within the UC cannon). It's a simple but satisfying build, that of course looks great with some quick panel lining, but still awesome on its own. The proportions are closer to its appearance in the 0079 series, which may not satisfy all, but it's hard to deny that it looks appropriately sleek but also powerful. It's a "mobile" suit of course, so it should be mobile, and it absolutely is. the amount of articulation and range of motion is absolutely astonishing for such an inexpensive kit, and it looks great in any position. It comes with a fantastic array of weapons (No Gundam hammer though sadly), and only requires the absolute minimum of of painting to look 100% accurate to the professional build on the box. In conclusion: It may not thrill veteran builders, but it's still a great kit overall, and it's cheap enough to do some great custom paint jobs and modding if you're so inclined. Buy it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great model of the granddaddy of Gundam and also a giant portion of the mecha genre
*by J***S on September 3, 2016*

This model conveys the general blocky yet slim look of the 78-2 faithfully and beautifully which has also afforded it an excellent range of articulation due to not having the bulkier armor of it's successors. The kit is very simple to put together the only trouble spots are the stickers as they are with most kits but if you get some paint or some gundam markers you can easily avoided them, the eye sticker also isn't necessary as the eye piece is clear yellow so all you have to do is paint it paint and either do your best to avoid painting over the eyes or just paint over the whole thing then carefully scrape the eyes clean. If I had to think of any negatives for this kit it would be the lack of panel lines sculpting on the fronts of the shoulder armor, this is only a negative because the model has panel lines opportunities everywhere you'd expect including the top of the shoulder armor but the front and back are just flat. The safety nubs on the v-fin are also a a bit big and unsightly but this also won't be a negative if you intend to remove them as the you have plenty of room to get your nippers between the nub and fin to carefully cut it off and then lightly sand what remains of it until your fin looks uniform just be careful not to overdo it. Another tip is that the front skirt armor is designed to be separated, simply use your nippers between the two balls, you can sand down the plastic between the balls afterwards but leaving a bit of will help them not be loose due to friction regardless the results will make the model look more dynamic in kneeling and jumping poses.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic RX-78-2 that looks good, easy to build, and is pretty cheap.
*by L***H on June 25, 2025*

Great classic RX-78-2. Easy to put together and looks good. Start here with gunpla if you are new.

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