1/144 Gundam Option Parts Set Gunpla 03 (Build Hands Square Shape)

Description

The Bandai 1/144 Option Parts Set Gunpla 03 (Build Hands Square Shape), also known as Build Hands Edge or Rectangular/Square Shape in various listings, is an accessory kit released in June 2024 (around June 27-29 in most regions) as part of the "Option Parts Set" (OPS) line from Bandai Spirits. It's designed primarily for Entry Grade (EG) and High Grade (HG) 1/144 scale Gunpla kits, allowing builders to swap in more expressive, square-fingered (angular/rectangular) hands for improved posing, realism, and customization—especially useful for dynamic action scenes or suits with blockier aesthetics.

These hands feature a "build" style with sharper, more defined finger shapes (edge/square profile) compared to the rounded defaults on many kits. The set is snap-fit (no glue required), pre-colored in neutral tones for compatibility, low-part-count, and beginner-friendly—perfect as an affordable upgrade for any modern HG/EG build.

Key Features

• Hand Types — Three varieties per hand: fist (closed for combat poses), flat/open palm (for dramatic gestures or holding items flat), and weapon-holding (with pegs/grips for rifles, sabers, shields, etc.).
• Size Variants — Three sizes provided (Small, Medium, Large) to match different kit proportions—ensures better fit on smaller EG kits or bulkier HG suits.
• Total Hands — 36 individual hand parts (6 pairs each of small, medium, and large; 2 sets per type for left/right symmetry).
• Compatibility — Works seamlessly with most 1/144 HG/EG Gunpla (e.g., Build series, SEED, IBO, Wing, etc.); ball-joint wrists for easy swapping.
• No Paint Needed — Molded in skin-tone gray for quick use; panel lining or light weathering can make them pop even more.

Included Items

• 6 pairs of small hands (fist, flat, weapon-holding)
• 6 pairs of medium hands
• 6 pairs of large hands
• Runner count: Compact (typically 1-2 runners)
• Instruction manual (simple assembly and swap guide)

This set is highly recommended for Gunpla customizers who want more expressive poses without buying entire new kits—pair it with your favorite HG Barbatos, Wing Gundam, or Build Fighters suits for that extra flair in dramatic action shots or shelf displays! If you're building a collection of hands (like the Round Shape in Set 04), this square/edge version complements it perfectly for variety.