HG 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β, Bandai

 HGUC 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam series is now available as assembly plastic model Gunpla High Grade Universal Century Bandai.

RMS-117 Galbaldy β 

RMS-117 Galbaldy β (Galbaldy Beta) RMS-117 ガルバルディβ) was a mobile suit from the anime series Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. RMS-117 Galbaldy β is an Earth Federation Forces upgrade of the MS-17 Galbaldy α. The upgrades were fairly simple, the most noticeable of which is the modification done to the armor of the mobile suits head, shoulders, legs and waist. 

The more significant upgrades include an increase in the mobile suit's performance specifications, such as thruster acceleration and power output. For weapons, the Galbaldy β is equipped with a standard beam rifle, a pair of beam sabers stored in the shoulders, a pair of signal launchers in the hands, and a new Federation-designed shield with a pair of single-use missile launchers to replace the Zulu-style shield of the original Galbaldy α. 

The head unit resembles the MS-14 Gelgoog, with a unique protrusion at the top of the head[1]. A signal flare firing apparatus is included in the head, and its shutter opens to fire signal flares.

HGUC 1/144 RMS-117 Galbaldy β

After 30 years, the long-awaited first HGUC of Galbaldy β that appears in "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" has been completely remodeled.

The details of each part have been densified, and details reminiscent of the internal frame have been added to the shoulders of the fuselage. The mold on the underside of the chest reproduces the details with separate parts. A rotation axis has been added to the upper arm to improve action. 

In addition, a rifle that is very similar to Gelgoog is attached, and the shield is replaced to reproduce the expansion and contraction gimmick.

HGUC Galbaldy Beta set contents

• Body Unit
• Beam rifle x 1
• Beam saber x 2
• Shield x 1
• Molded product x 8
• Foil seal x 1
• Instruction manual x 1

HGUC Galbaldy Beta details

• 1/144 scale assembly type plastic model
• Main product materials: PS / PE
• Publisher: BANDAI SPIRITS
• Price: 1,650  yen (tax included)
• First Release Date: June 16, 2018
• Now on sale at "Gundam Base Online Shop" in Premium Bandai.
• Re-Release Date: June 2022