The Gundam Exia is a third-generation Close Combat Mobile Suit constructed by Celestial Being, a paramilitary organization dedicated to remedying global conflicts with their highly advanced Mobile Suit forces. Through years of research, Celestial Being was able to create the revolutionary GN Drives, providing their Mobile Suits with an almost limitless power supply. The GN Drives also exude powerful GN Particles, which grant the Gundam Exia fantastic maneuverability, amongst other benefits. The Gundam Exia’s sparse armor placement furthers the mobility and range of motion by a great deal, perfect for getting in close to targets. The Gundam Exia’s armor placement ensured full mobility but exposed vitals during movement, reducing the Mobile Suit’s defensive capabilities. The main protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Setsuna F. Seiei, piloted the Gundam Exia during the series’ first season.
Included alongside the Gundam Exia for accessories:
- GN Sword
- GN Long Blade
- GN Short Blade
- GN Shield
- Beam Saber (Long) x2
- Beam Saber (Short) x2
- 1/100 Setsuna F. Seiei Figure
- 1/100 Karel Figure
- Display Stand for GN Drive
- Action Base Adapter
Articulation –
The MG Gundam Exia features all-new construction with a full inner frame and a functioning cockpit, two essential features that characterize the modern Master Grade Line. The MG Gundam Exia features double-jointed knees and elbows, providing the model with a wide range of motion. This model does use polycaps within its inner frame to help create a highly posable final product. The MG Gundam Exia’s limited armoring lends itself to dynamic posing, especially in the air!
Weapons and Other Notable Attributes –
The GN Sword is Gundam Exia’s primary weapon, functioning as a high-powered melee weapon or Beam Rifle, depending on the blade’s orientation. The Gundam Exia includes two more physical bladed weapons attached to its side skirt armor. This pair of blades carry the unique ability to disable GN Shields to counter any potential betrayers from using their Mobile Suit against Celestial Being. The Gundam Exia also sorties with four traditional Beam Sabers attached to its back, two of which utilize smaller beams.
This kit includes:
12 Runners total (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J2, SB8, PC130B)
Total Piece Count – 305 with 16 Unused Parts
Foil + Marking Stickers and Dry Transfer Decals!
Materials – PS, ABS, PE, EVAC
Japanese Instructions
Additional Fun information
Pilot(s): Setsuna F. Seiei
Unit Type: Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Model number: GN-001
Code name: Gundam Exia
Overall Height: 18.3m(60.0ft)
Manufacturer: Celestial Being
Scale: 1/100
Grade: Master Grade
Completed Model Height:
Original Release Date: Jul 2009
Gundam Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Mechanical Designer: Kanetake Ebikawa
jmc (verified owner) –
The first run of the Exia had issues with joints not being as tight as they could be. It seems that the latest runs (identifiable from the blue Bandai logo on the box cover) have been a sort of soft retooling, where it has been fixed. Not a true 1.5 like the treatment that the Dom got, but definitely some minor tweaks somewhere in production. I avoided the kit for that initial run, but recently made the purchase on the “fixed” version. VERY glad I did. Aesthetically, it was already a high recommendation because the design is just so incredibly on point and you feel as though you’re getting quite a bit for a mid-priced kit. With the joint issue remedied, it was a pleasure to build this kit. The core MG 00 line has really earned itself an amazing stand out quality among all the Gundam franchises, and the Exia doesn’t hinder the absolutely unparalleled achievements of the Dynames or Kyrios or Virtue when displayed together.