HG 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee [Destroy mode], Bandai

HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee [Destroy mode] from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn is now available as assembly plastic model kit Gunpla High Grade Universal Century Bandai.

RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee

RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (RX-0 ユニコーンガンダム2号機・バンシィ) is a mobile suit that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn. It is built alongside its brother unit, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam, under the Earth Federation's UC Project. Originally piloted by Marida Cruz, it was later assigned to Riddhe Marcenas (in the novel only).

 After its completion alongside the Unicorn Gundam, the Banshee was eventually stationed on Earth with the Augusta Research Lab and tested for atmospheric combat. Rather than that of a Unicorn, the Banshee's motif is that of a lion, illustrated with gold accents on the forehead, a golden collar to signify a lion's mane (the Banshee originally had the same collar as the Unicorn but this was changed after it suffered damages while battling in space), and a much more elaborate horn/V-fin.

The Banshee's armor is almost entirely black, and its Psycho-Frame emits a golden-orange glow when the NT-D is activated. Although the Banshee lacks the Unicorn's distinctive La+ System, its performance in atmospheric combat is vastly superior, presumably because of a significant reconfiguring of the suit's operating system to account for Earth's gravity and the atmosphere's frictional resistance.

Combat improvements were made according to Unicorn Gundam's battle data, which had been relayed to the Augusta Research Lab. However, the two Gundams have no major operating differences. Aside from lacking the Unicorn's La+ operating system, the Banshee's raw performance is equal to that of the Unicorn. In other words, any modification to the Banshee (i.e. atmospheric combat performance) could also be applied to the Unicorn, making both suits equal in ability.

HGUC 1/144 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee [Destroy Mode]

Unicorn Gundam Unit 2 Banshee (Destroy Mode) is reproduced with HGUC, such as the psycho frame that can be seen through the gap in the armor. Armed with a deployed shield, rifle, and beam saber. The original armament of the anime version is also reproduced.

HGUC Banshee [Destroy mode] Set Content

HGUC Banshee Destroy mode]

• 1/144 scale assembly plastic model
• Publisher: BANDAI SPIRITS
• Price: 2,200 yen (including 10% tax)
• First Release Date: March 22, 2014
• Reference price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
• Sales price at AmiAmi: 1,480 yen (tax included)
• Scheduled to be released in May 2021