Enter the brutal world of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans with the Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Model Kit, featuring the upgraded form of one of the series' most iconic Mobile Suits.
Designed for aggressive close-quarters combat, Gundam Barbatos Lupus features an athletic silhouette with elongated forearms, reinforced shoulders and sharp armour lines. Bandai recreates these distinctive proportions in 1/144 scale, resulting in an assembled model standing approximately 13–14cm tall.
Beneath the armour lies the articulated Gundam Frame, providing excellent freedom of movement for recreating powerful melee attacks and dynamic battle poses. The model's armour components articulate around the mechanical frame, combining impressive poseability with the exposed mechanical aesthetic associated with Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Bandai's precision snap-fit construction means no glue is required, while the parts are injection-moulded in their principal colours so painting is optional. With approximately 150 parts and an estimated three-hour build time, Barbatos Lupus provides an engaging project for Gundam fans and Gunpla builders looking to expand their HG collection.
🔧 Product Details
| Specification |
Details |
| Product |
Gundam Barbatos Lupus |
| Manufacturer |
Bandai |
| Series |
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans |
| Grade |
High Grade (HG) |
| Scale |
1/144 |
| Product Type |
Plastic Model Kit / Gunpla |
| Assembled Height |
Approx. 13–14cm |
| Approx. Parts |
150 |
| Difficulty |
Intermediate / 3 of 5 |
| Estimated Build Time |
Approx. 3 Hours |
| Assembly System |
Snap-Fit |
| Glue Required |
No |
| Painting Required |
No |
| Material |
Injection-Moulded Plastic |
| Articulation |
Fully Articulated |
| Internal Structure |
Gundam Frame |
✨ Features
- Build Gundam Barbatos Lupus from Iron-Blooded Orphans
- Official Bandai High Grade Gunpla model
- 1/144 scale
- Approximately 13–14cm tall when assembled
- Distinctive Lupus armour configuration
- Athletic, close-combat-oriented proportions
- Elongated forearms and reinforced shoulder design
- Articulated Gundam Frame
- Excellent freedom of movement
- Designed for dynamic melee-combat poses
- Precision snap-fit construction
- No glue required
- Multi-coloured injection-moulded components
- Painting not required
- Includes weapon and hand accessories
- Marking stickers included
- Excellent addition to an Iron-Blooded Orphans Gunpla collection
🤖 Gundam Barbatos Lupus
The Barbatos Lupus represents an upgraded evolution of the famous Gundam Barbatos, with its design optimised to create an even more aggressive close-combat machine.
Its distinctive proportions immediately set it apart. Reinforced shoulders, extended forearms and refined armour combine with the mechanical Gundam Frame underneath to create a Mobile Suit that looks built for brutal physical confrontations.
Bandai translates this unique design into the accessible HG 1/144 format, balancing detail, articulation and an enjoyable building experience.
⚙️ Articulated Gundam Frame
A major feature of the kit is its Gundam Frame-inspired internal structure.
The armour components fit around this mechanical framework while retaining extensive articulation, allowing Barbatos Lupus to achieve a wide range of dynamic poses.
Position the completed model in powerful grounded stances, recreate heavy weapon attacks or create airborne action poses when used with a compatible display solution.
⚔️ Built for Close Combat
Barbatos Lupus is characterised by an aggressive silhouette designed around close-range fighting.
The model includes its distinctive melee weapon, complementing the Mobile Suit's heavily articulated construction and allowing collectors to create imposing combat poses.
Interchangeable hand components and equipment connection parts provide further possibilities when configuring your completed Gunpla.
🔧 Bandai Snap-Fit Construction
Like Bandai's other modern Gunpla kits, HG Barbatos Lupus uses precision snap-fit engineering.
Parts are designed to securely connect during assembly without requiring model cement, making the build cleaner and more approachable than traditional glued plastic models.
With approximately 150 components, the kit offers a satisfying construction project without reaching the complexity of Bandai's larger premium grades.
🎨 No Painting Required
The kit's components are injection-moulded in their appropriate principal colours, providing an attractive finished model straight from the box.
A supplied sticker sheet provides additional markings and colour details.
Painting is therefore optional, making the model accessible to newer Gunpla builders while still giving experienced hobbyists plenty of opportunities for:
- Panel lining
- Detail painting
- Decals
- Weathering
- Battle damage
- Custom colour schemes
📏 HG 1/144 Scale
Once assembled, Gundam Barbatos Lupus stands approximately 13–14cm tall.
The popular 1/144 High Grade scale provides enough size for impressive mechanical detailing while remaining compact enough to build a sizeable Gundam collection without consuming excessive shelf space.
Its scale also makes Barbatos Lupus a natural companion to other HG Iron-Blooded Orphans model kits.
🛠️ Building Experience
With an estimated assembly time of approximately 3 hours and a stated difficulty of around 3/5, Barbatos Lupus provides a rewarding project for builders who want something more involved than a basic introductory kit.
A pair of model-making nippers is recommended for cleanly removing the pieces from their sprues.
Glue and painting equipment are not required for the standard build.
📦 Box Contents
- Gundam Barbatos Lupus 1/144 multi-part model kit
- Gundam Frame components
- Armour components
- Melee weapon
- Interchangeable hand parts
- Equipment connection parts
- Marking / detail sticker sheet
🎁 Perfect For
- Gundam fans
-
Iron-Blooded Orphans fans
- Barbatos collectors
- Gunpla builders
- High Grade model collectors
- Japanese mecha enthusiasts
- Intermediate model builders
- Anime model kit collectors
- Fans looking for highly poseable Gundam models
- Custom Gunpla projects
⭐ Why You'll Love It
- Build the formidable Gundam Barbatos Lupus
- Based on Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- Official Bandai High Grade model kit
- Popular 1/144 scale
- Approximately 13–14cm tall
- Detailed Gundam Frame construction
- Excellent articulation for action poses
- Aggressive Lupus-specific proportions
- Approximately 150 parts
- Snap-fit assembly
- No glue required
- No painting required
- Accessories and interchangeable parts included
- Ideal for both display and customisation
- Excellent addition to an Iron-Blooded Orphans Gunpla lineup
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