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This is a review of the 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam (EX-001 Glass Feather Equipment), a special variant featured at the Gundam Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Based on Yokohama’s moving Gundam, the RX-78F00, this commemorative kit adds the solar-energy-storing “Glass Feather” equipment. It is 1/144 scale, made by Bandai Spirits, and released as an Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai limited model. Build difficulty is rated 3 out of 5 stars, with an assembly time of roughly 3 to 4 hours. The huge satellite-like wing equipment and the dense detail of its overlapping armor are the main highlights.
1. Introduction ― Background of the RX-78F00/E and the Expo Model
The subject of this kit is the Expo-spec machine that takes the Yokohama “moving Gundam” RX-78F00 as its base and equips it with the solar-energy-storing “Glass Feather.” The Glass Feather is a massive set of wing-like equipment that evokes an artificial satellite, and paired with the clean white-based color scheme, it creates a futuristic silhouette unlike any conventional Gundam.
Simply being able to recreate at home the special machine featured at the Gundam Pavilion of Expo 2025 gives this kit real commemorative value. For anyone wanting to experience the latest Gundam design, it is hard to overlook.
〔Image: Full body of the RX-78F00/E Glass Feather Equipment〕
2. Product Information
- Product name: 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam (EX-001 Glass Feather Equipment)
- Series: Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Limited Model
- Scale: 1/144
- Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
- Features: A commemorative Expo model fitted with the solar-energy-storing “Glass Feather.” Includes a deploy/stow transformation gimmick for the wing equipment
- Reference: 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam (EX-001 Glass Feather Equipment) on the official Bandai Hobby site
Note: As of writing, confirmed pricing and release-date details could not be verified, so they are not listed here. Please check official sources before purchasing.
〔Image: Front of the product box〕
3. Box Art and Kit Contents
The box art depicts the RX-78F00/E with its Glass Feather spread wide, soaring through the Expo sky. The clean, white-based color scheme and the striking silhouette of the wing equipment make for an eye-catching design.
The sides and back of the box include explanations of the Glass Feather’s deployment sequence and the various gimmicks. Photos of the completed kit in an unpainted state are also included, letting you confirm the snap-fit color separation and the sheer amount of detail before you buy.
〔Image: Side and back panel explanations〕
4. Assembly ― Difficulty 3/5・About 3 to 4 Hours
The build difficulty is rated 3 out of 5 stars, offering a standard level of challenge. Plan for roughly 3 to 4 hours of assembly time. Here are the points where you are most likely to stumble, based on the actual build.
- The Glass Feather is built from multiple overlapping panels, so I checked the orientation and order carefully against the manual as I went. Rushing this stage can throw off the panel layering and hurt the final look.
- The main body armor also has a complex, overlapping structure, so watch out for misassembly. Confirming each step before moving on is the safe approach.
- The wing equipment is large, and as it came together the sense of density and satisfaction grew with every part.
It is a complex build, but follow the manual carefully and it comes together without major issues.
〔Image: Overlapping panels of the Glass Feather〕
5. Out-of-Box Review ― Looks, Articulation, Color Separation, Gimmicks
The finished RX-78F00/E Glass Feather Equipment has a striking “artificial satellite” silhouette that sets it apart from any conventional Gundam. The Expo-limited white-based color makes this futuristic silhouette stand out even more. The precise reproduction of the overlapping armor combines with the sheer volume of the wing equipment, and even straight from the box the amount of detail draws you in.
**Articulation and Action**
The inner frame keeps solid range of motion at each joint, allowing natural poses close to its on-screen image. The Glass Feather panels can also be angled, so you can freely stage the silhouette when they are spread out.
**Color Separation and Gimmicks**
The Glass Feather on the back has a deploy/stow transformation gimmick built in, letting you switch between the stowed and fully deployed forms. On the other hand, the accumulator section of the Glass Feather is molded in a single white, so there is room to add partial painting to get closer to the set colors.
Because the equipment is large, self-standing poses tend to be limited, so using a stand brings out its appeal best.
〔Image: Out-of-box build with the Glass Feather fully deployed〕
6. Place Within the Series ― Comparison With Other Kits
While the base RX-78F00 (moving Gundam) kits focus on reproducing the look of the real Yokohama machine, this kit’s biggest difference is adding the large Glass Feather equipment on top of that.
Where a typical 1/144 Gundam kit stands compactly on its own and is easy to handle, this kit leans toward overwhelming presence and display value thanks to the wing equipment. With its commemorative Expo-limited status, it stands as a kit for enjoying a uniquely distinctive silhouette within the lineup.
〔Image: Side-by-side comparison with other kits〕
7. One-Point Tips for a Cleaner Finish
From here, these are general recommendations to help with finishing.
- Panel lining: Applying panel lining along the molding of the complex, overlapping armor tightens up the already detail-rich sculpt.
- Partial painting: Adding partial painting to the all-white accumulator section to bring it closer to the set colors improves the look.
- Gate cleanup: Gate marks tend to show on the white-based parts, so careful cleanup pays off in the final finish.
- Top coat: A flat top coat helps even out the texture of the white and gives the whole model a unified look.
〔Image: Before and after panel lining and partial painting〕
8. Things to Check Before Buying
- The large Glass Feather shifts the center of gravity to the rear, so a stand is recommended for display. Plan for both the space and a stand in advance.
- Self-standing poses tend to be limited. Approaching it as a display piece raises overall satisfaction.
- Check official sources for the latest details such as price and release date before deciding to buy.
〔Image: Display example using a stand〕
9. Good & More
**Good**
- The volume of the Glass Feather on the back is overwhelming, delivering an “artificial satellite” impact that sets it apart from conventional Gundams
- The reproduction of the overlapping armor is precise, with exceptional detail and satisfaction even out of the box
- The commemorative value of an Expo symbol machine, plus the white-based futuristic silhouette, satisfies the desire to own it
- Clever part division means almost no visible seam lines on the main body
**More (points of concern)**
- The accumulator section of the Glass Feather is a single white, so panel lining or partial painting helps it pop closer to the set colors
- Because of the large equipment, self-standing poses tend to be limited, making a stand essentially a prerequisite
〔Image: Close-up of the parts that symbolize the Good & More points〕
10. Score
Overall rating: ★★★★☆
In a word: “The special feel and sculpting beauty unique to the Expo are excellent; a little extra work on the equipment’s color separation pushes the completion even further.”
〔Image: Score summary visual〕
11. Conclusion
That wraps up our review of the 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam (EX-001 Glass Feather Equipment). The overwhelming volume of the satellite-evoking Glass Feather, together with the silhouette woven from precisely reproduced overlapping armor, pulls the viewer in even straight from the box. There is the challenge of the accumulator’s color separation, but the fun of chasing a higher finish through panel lining and partial painting is part of this kit’s charm. Display it on a stand and you can recreate the excitement of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai at home. Whether you want to experience the latest Gundam design or enjoy a finish with just a bit of extra effort, this is a kit worth picking up.
