Gundam – HGTWFM 03 – XVX-016 Gundam Aerial 1/144

The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial 1/144 is the protagonist Mobile Suit from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, piloted by Suletta Mercury. This spectacular Gunpla belongs to Bandai's High Grade The Witch from Mercury (HGTWFM) line and combines a modern design with excellent articulation and one of the series' most characteristic weapon systems.

The HGTWFM No. 03 Gundam Aerial reproduces the Mobile Suit developed around the GUND Format system at 1/144 scale, with its characteristic Shell Units, the Escutcheon shield, and the GUND-Bits.

⚡ Suletta Mercury's Gundam

The Gundam Aerial is Suletta Mercury's personal Mobile Suit and one of the central machines in The Witch from Mercury.

Its design features a clean and futuristic aesthetic, combining the classic visual identity of a Gundam with elements unique to the Ad Stella era, such as the Shell Units and the Bit Staves-based weapon system.

At 1/144 scale, Bandai has managed to reproduce its proportions and details with a modern construction that offers great mobility and an excellent presence once finished.

🛡️ Escutcheon: the shield that transforms into GUND-Bits

One of the great features of the kit is the Escutcheon, the Gundam Aerial's characteristic shield.

The shield can separate into 11 Bit Staves, allowing for different configurations to be reproduced and representing the Aerial's GUND-Bits system. The elements can be used around the Mobile Suit to recreate its characteristic combat formations.

This system is one of the main attractions of the kit and provides many possibilities for displaying the model.

🔫 Beam Rifle with Beam Blade mode

The Gundam Aerial is equipped with its characteristic Beam Rifle, included in the kit.

In addition to reproducing its conventional configuration, the weapon incorporates an effect that allows its Beam Blade to be represented, providing a second possibility for display and combat poses.

⚔️ Beam Sabers

The kit includes two Beam Sabers, with their corresponding clear effects.

The Beam Sabers complete the Gundam Aerial's basic armament and allow for close-quarters combat poses with the Beam Rifle and Escutcheon system.

✨ Shell Unit

The Gundam Aerial's chest incorporates its characteristic Shell Unit, reproduced using clear parts and finishing elements.

The kit allows for different visual states of this area to be represented using the included parts and corresponding stickers. The combination of clear parts and stickers creates a particularly striking depth effect on the model's torso.

🔧 Modern HGTWFM Engineering

The High Grade The Witch from Mercury line uses modern engineering designed to offer highly articulated and relatively simple-to-assemble models.

The Gundam Aerial uses parts molded in different colors to achieve good color separation directly from assembly, reducing the need for paint.

Its snap-fit construction allows the model to be assembled without glue, while its articulated structure allows for numerous dynamic poses.

📦 Kit Contents

• XVX-016 Gundam Aerial 1/144.
• Beam Rifle.
• Beam Blade effect for the Beam Rifle.
• Escutcheon / Shield.
• 11 Bit Staves / GUND-Bits.
• 2 Beam Sabers.
• Clear parts for the Shell Units.
• Connecting parts.
• Sticker sheet.
• Assembly manual.

📋 Features

• Brand: Bandai Spirits
• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
• Line: High Grade The Witch from Mercury (HGTWFM)
• Number: HGTWFM 03
• Model: XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
• Scale: 1/144
• Pilot: Suletta Mercury
• Mechanical Designer: JNTHED
• Material: PS / ABS
• Assembly: Snap-fit
• Glue: Not required
• Release: October 2022
• EAN: 4573102630308

🌌 A Must-Have from The Witch from Mercury

The HGTWFM 03 XVX-016 Gundam Aerial 1/144 is an excellent choice for any Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury collection.

Its modern design, the excellent articulation of the HGTWFM line, the Escutcheon detachable into 11 GUND-Bits, the clear Shell Units, and its complete armament make the Gundam Aerial one of the most attractive HGs in the series.

An essential piece for fans of Suletta Mercury, The Witch from Mercury, and for any collector who wants to add the protagonist Gundam of the Ad Stella era to their collection.

The product is supplied unassembled and requires assembly. Images may show a finished and decorated model for illustrative purposes. Instructions may not be available in English.