MG GM Command (Colony Type)

Description

The MG 1/100 RGM-79G GM Command (Colony Type) is a Master Grade plastic model kit released by Bandai in December 2017 (Japan launch around December 2017, with reissues continuing under Bandai Spirits). It depicts the RGM-79G GM Command (Colony Type) from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket — a mass-production colony defense variant of the GM series, optimized for space colony and close-quarters combat with improved output, thrusters, and mono-eye head for better sensor performance compared to standard GMs.

This kit was Bandai's 200th Master Grade release, celebrated with modern engineering: a detailed inner frame (borrowed and refined from the MG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0), smooth articulation, and good proportions for a grunt suit. It stands approximately 18 cm (about 7 inches) tall when assembled, with pre-colored parts (no glue required) and stable joints for dynamic poses—often praised as a "solid, reasonably priced MG" with great value and articulation for a Federation mass-production unit.

Key Features & Armaments

• Mono-Eye Head — First GM with a Zeon-style mono-eye sensor; articulated scanning eye and detailed housing for a unique look.
• Beam Saber (x2) — Stored in backpack recharge racks; clear effect parts for glowing blades.
• 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun — Detailed primary firearm with folding stock/grip and magazine; posable for handheld or slung use.
• Shield — Large forearm-mounted shield (NFHI RGM-M-Sh-AGD) with mounting points and inner structure; can store beam saber or rifle.
• Vulcan Guns — Head-mounted; posable covers for firing.
• Articulation — Excellent range: smooth waist/arms/legs movement (borrowed from MG Gundam Ver. 2.0 frame), ball-jointed shoulders/elbows/hips, double-joint knees, and flexible wrists/ankles — supports aggressive combat poses, rifle aiming, or saber strikes.
• Manipulators — Multiple hand parts (fists, weapon-holding, trigger fingers) for versatile gripping.
• Details — Sharp panel lines, thrusters on backpack/legs, and authentic Colony Type scheme (green/blue/white with EFF markings); foil stickers for accents and panel lines (waterslide decals not standard, but popular aftermarket add-ons).

Included Items

• RGM-79G GM Command (Colony Type) main body (fully articulated frame)
• 90mm Bullpup Machine Gun
• 2× Beam Sabers + racks
• Shield
• Hand parts set
• 1/100 Federation Pilot figure (seated)
• Foil sticker sheet
• Instruction manual

This kit is highly regarded for 0080 fans or those who love Federation grunt suits — its mono-eye head, smooth articulation, and clean design make it stand out among GM variants. Builders praise it as a "bare-bones but excellent" MG with hydraulic details in elbows/knees/ankles, stable posing, and a fun build experience. It's perfect for War in the Pocket dioramas (e.g., colony defense scenes) or pairing with HGUC Zaku II FZ/Bernie kits. If you're after the Space Type variant, that's a separate release (MG GM Command Space Type), but this Colony Type captures the close-quarters specialist vibe perfectly!