Gundam HGIBO 019 ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth 1/144 – High Grade

The HGIBO 1/144 ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth is one of the most original designs in Bandai's High Grade Iron-Blooded Orphans line. Hailing from Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS: Gekko, this Gundam stands out for its distinctive asymmetrical armor, its massive Demolition Knife, and an aesthetic very different from other Mobile Suits in the series.

The Astaroth is built around a Gundam Frame and combines salvaged and rebuilt parts with various armor elements, resulting in a machine with a unique appearance and strong visual personality.

⚔️ A Completely Asymmetrical Gundam

One of the features that make the Gundam Astaroth immediately recognizable is its asymmetrical design.

Both sides of the body feature different armor and equipment configurations, especially on the shoulders and waist area. This distribution is not merely aesthetic: the waist thrusters, known as Boost Armor, help control the Mobile Suit's center of gravity precisely because of their uneven configuration.

The result is a Gundam that deviates from traditional symmetrical design and is particularly appealing to those looking for unique models within the Gunpla collection.

🔨 Demolition Knife

The Astaroth's most characteristic weapon is its gigantic Demolition Knife.

Despite its name, it is not a small, conventional knife. It is an enormous folding blade that, once deployed, even surpasses the height of the Gundam Astaroth itself.

The weapon can be carried folded on the back and deployed for use as a close-quarters combat weapon. The kit itself reproduces this mechanism, allowing it to be displayed in both stored and deployed positions.

🔫 Rifle and Combat Knives

In addition to the massive Demolition Knife, the kit includes a rifle and an Assault Knife, providing the Astaroth with different configuration and display possibilities.

The combat knives are related to the waist armor and are intended for very close-range combat, while the rifle allows for a mid-range combat configuration.

🦾 Gundam Frame and Articulation

The HGIBO Astaroth leverages the characteristic construction of Iron-Blooded Orphans kits, with an internal skeleton that provides good mobility for the 1/144 scale.

Its movement possibilities include:

• Articulated neck.

• Torso with independent movement.

• Shoulders with wide range of motion.

• Double-jointed elbows.

• Rotating waist.

• Hips with different axes of movement.

• Double-jointed knees.

• Articulated ankles.

• Feet with independent movement.

• Rear sub-arm with articulated fingers.

Additionally, the shoulder and waist armor can be moved to avoid interference during posing.

🧩 A Kit Designed for Customization

As with other models in the HG Iron-Blooded Orphans line, the Astaroth is particularly interesting for those who enjoy modifying and customizing their Gunpla.

Its asymmetrical design and multiple connection points offer a good basis for experimenting with different armor and armament configurations.

Furthermore, the Astaroth belongs to the Iron-Blooded Orphans kit ecosystem, so it can be combined with different parts and accessories from the line to create personalized configurations.

📏 Main Features

• Model: ASW-G-29 Gundam Astaroth

• Line: HG Iron-Blooded Orphans (HGIBO)

• Number: 019

• Scale: 1/144

• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS: Gekko

• Mobile Suit Height: approximately 18.2 meters

• Materials: PS and PE, with PVC components according to commercial specifications

• Snap-fit assembly

• Articulated model kit

📦 Kit Contents

• Gundam Astaroth

• Demolition Knife

• Rifle

• Assault Knife

• Hand parts

• Articulation parts

• Instruction manual

The Action Base is not included and is sold separately.

🛠️ Product Information

This product is a model kit for assembly, not a finished figure.

✔ 1/144 Scale
✔ High Grade Iron-Blooded Orphans Line
✔ No glue required
✔ Color-molded parts
✔ Articulated structure
✔ Asymmetrical design
✔ Includes Demolition Knife
✔ Includes rifle
✔ Includes Assault Knife

Instructions use illustrations, letters, and numbers to identify parts and visually explain each assembly step.

Promotional images show the model fully assembled and may include painting, effects, or additional display elements not part of the kit's contents.

🔥 A Gundam Unlike Any Other

The HGIBO 019 Gundam Astaroth 1/144 is a particularly interesting choice for collectors seeking a Gunpla with a different aesthetic.

Its asymmetrical design, massive Demolition Knife, Gundam Frame, and multiple articulation possibilities make it stand out within the Iron-Blooded Orphans collection.

A compact, aggressive kit with a lot of personality, perfect for both straight-builds out of the box and for those who want to use it as a base for a customization project.