HG 1/144 Me02R-F02 Messer Type-F02, Premium Bandai

HG 1/144 Me02R-F02 Messer Type-F02 from Mobile Suit Gundam Flash Hathaway is now available as assembly plastic model kit Gunpla HGUC: High Grade Universal Century Premium Bandai.

Bandai Spirits 1/144 Plastic Model HG 1/144 Me02R-F02 Messer Type-F02 from Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash

From Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash, the flagship mobile suit Messer F02 Type, operated by the anti–Earth Federation government organization Mafty, is officially released in the HG (High Grade) model kit series. This kit faithfully recreates the on-screen appearance of the Messer F02 Type with newly designed parts, ensuring high accuracy and detail.

The distinctive F02 Type leg design, featuring the added “lifting flare” units seen in the film, is precisely reproduced using newly molded components. These enhancements give the model a powerful and dynamic silhouette that closely matches its animated counterpart. The kit also includes newly sculpted head parts that allow builders to recreate the commander’s unit.

For added realism and display versatility, the set comes with optional open left-hand parts, expanding posing possibilities. The Messer F02 Type is equipped with multiple articulation points and movable gimmicks, allowing for a wide range of dynamic action poses.

Thanks to its flexible joints and thoughtful engineering, the model can also reproduce the hover-running state showcased in the movie. This HG Messer F02 Type offers both screen accuracy and playability, making it a must-have kit for Gundam Hathaway’s Flash fans and Gunpla collectors.

Me02R-F02 Messer Type-F02

The Me02R-F02 Messer Type-F02 is a refined evolution of Anaheim Electronics’ mass-produced mobile suits seen in Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway’s Flash. Designed as a frontline unit for Mafty’s insurgent forces, the Type-F02 emphasizes adaptability and performance in both urban and aerial combat. Compared to earlier Messer variants, it features improved thruster output and enhanced maneuverability, allowing it to operate effectively in high-speed engagements against Earth Federation forces. Its bulky yet purposeful frame reflects a balance between heavy armor protection and the agility needed for guerrilla-style warfare.

Visually, the Messer Type-F02 maintains the imposing silhouette characteristic of the Messer line, with its angular armor plating and distinctive mono-eye sensor. It is typically equipped with a beam rifle, beam saber, and shield, making it versatile across multiple combat scenarios. What sets the Type-F02 apart is not just its hardware, but its role in conveying the gritty, grounded tone of Hathaway’s Flash—a series where mobile suits feel like tools of war rather than heroic symbols. In the hands of skilled pilots, the Messer Type-F02 becomes a formidable presence, embodying the tension and intensity of modern Universal Century conflicts.

HGUC: High Grade Universal Century Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway

HGUC (High Grade Universal Century) Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway is a Gunpla model kit line based on the anime film Gundam Hathaway, which is set in the Universal Century timeline. These kits are designed at a 1/144 scale and are known for their detailed molding, accurate proportions, and improved articulation, allowing builders to recreate dynamic poses from the movie. HGUC Hathaway kits also feature modern engineering and color separation, making them accessible for beginners while still appealing to experienced modelers.