【Gundam Models】 The sold-out Deactive Mode version is back! The GAT-X105 Strike Gundam is now a 1/144 scale model!

The first thing that catches the eye is the unique presence of “Deactive Mode.” Unlike the standard Strike Gundam, this version intentionally suppresses its color scheme to represent a powered-down state, evoking a sense of quietude and tension simultaneously. It captures a moment between battles or the instant a machine reaches its limit, appealing to the viewer through a charm that is distinct from mere flashiness. Gazing at it on display, you feel as if a scene from the story has been placed directly on your desk.

While the kit is highly complete on its own, its appeal expands even further when combined with the separately sold “RG Skygrasper [Launcher/Sword Pack].” Equipping the Launcher or Sword packs allows you to recreate numerous iconic scenes from the series with your own hands. It goes beyond being a simple display model; the joy of strategizing how to portray specific scenes adds a layer of depth to the experience.

The included armaments—the Gundam Shield and Beam Rifle—stick firmly to the basics of the Strike Gundam. This straightforward configuration allows the sculpt of the body and the atmosphere of the Deactive Mode to truly shine, leading to a high sense of satisfaction upon completion. Even with simple equipment, the model's expression changes based on how you pose it, turning the time spent deciding “how to display it” into a genuine pleasure.

The inherent charm of the Strike Gundam itself is essential when discussing this kit. Appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, this mobile suit is a prototype developed by the Earth Alliance, featuring exceptional flexibility and a design capable of adapting to various combat situations by swapping its Striker Packs. Combined with the backstory of how it escaped capture by enemy forces only to be piloted by the protagonist Kira Yamato, it leaves a strong impression as a symbol of being swept up into war. Viewing Deactive Mode with this context makes it look like more than just a palette swap—it feels like a form with much deeper meaning.

Director Mitsuo Fukuda's concept of a “unit that swaps the functions of other Gundams” is another element that supports the interest of this model. The concept of a single machine fulfilling multiple roles directly links to the fun of customization. Furthermore, knowing that this inspiration was influenced by other works conveys that the Strike Gundam is not just a lead machine, but an existence born from a fusion of various creative ideas.

This kit offers the slightly unusual appeal of enjoying a “Gundam that has stopped moving” rather than one in intense action. However, within that silence reside memories of battle and drama, leaving room for various interpretations by the viewer. It is packed with a charm different from showy poses—it is a “model that speaks to you.”