MG 1/100 ZGMF-X56S/ι Impulse Gundam Blanche, Premium Bandai

MG 1/100 ZGMF-X56S/ι Impulse Gundam Blanche from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ASTRAY Princess of the Sky is now available as limited gunpla model kit Master Grade Premium Bandai.

ZGMF-X56S/ι Impulse Gundam Blanche

Appearing in the manga, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ASTRAY Princess of the Sky, it is a predominantly white-colored Destiny Impulse Gundam R. Piloted by Elsa Weiss, it is almost unchanged from the original Destiny Impulse Gundam R except for some fine adjustments. Its reaction speed is however enhanced by almost 20% due to being tuned specifically for Elsa's use. The word 'Destiny' is removed from the mobile suit's name as Elsa finds it too vague for a weapon. Its color scheme is meant to contrast the MBF-P0X Gundam Astray Noir, which is piloted by Elsa's partner, Dante Gordigiani. Elsa and Dante later used their mobile suits to battle Fairness Zweigle, but were defeated by his Gundam Lord Astray.

P-Bandai Gunpla MG 1/100 ZGMF-X56S/ι Impulse Gundam Blanche　

From official spin-off story  "MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED ASTRAY Princess of the Sky" (popularly serialized  in the monthly Gundam Ace magazine), 

the Impulse Gundam Blanche driven by Elsa Weiss is made into a product for the Master Grade Series. Thoroughly replicate the mobile suit's pure white base color with colored molding.

In contrast to "Gundam Astray Noir" ridden by Dante, replicate the white base characteristic mobile suit color with colored molding.

Utilizing two varieties of colored molding with differing nuances of white shades, faithfully replicate the mobile suits characteristics expressed in the delicate color variations.

Comes with a new design of water slide decals that include the caution marks, along with the characteristic left-shoulder markings on Elsa Weiss’ special suit. 　　　　

Replicate the large backpack "Destiny R Silhouette" that is equipped to the back. Possible for the "Wolfsbane Long Range Beam Turret" to be opened up across the back from the backpack, replicated into attack pose, and removed and placed into both hands. 

Possible for single items to be displayed due to a structure that permits independent movement.The wing portion utilizes an expandable structure, and it is possible to display an even larger impressionable form.　

"Destiny R Silhouette" can be joined to the Master Grade Series MS that equips to the Striker Pack. Examples of supported recommended joint for MG Gundam Astray Noir,MG Aile Strike Gundam Ver. RM, and more is sold separately. Comes with head parts to replicate different configurations with multiple choices.

MG Impulse Gundam Blanche set contents　　　

• Body Unit,
• Destiny R Silhouette, 
• Wolfsbane Long Range Beam Turret, 
• Beam Rifle, 
• Shield

MG Impulse Gundam Blanche Details

• 1/100 Assembly model kit
• Publisher: BANDAI SPIRITS
• Price: 5,720 yen (tax included)
• First Release Date:  March 2019
• Pre-orders will begin on Premium Bandai from 11:00 am on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
• Scheduled to ship in September 2024

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