| Battle Scarred GF-013NJ Shining Gundam |
| Released: 2003 Series: Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Battle Scarred) Avg. Price: $7.99 Version: 1.0 |
| The arrival of Neo Japan's GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam in Neo Italy on Earth signaled the start of the 13th Gundam Fight. As designed by Dr. Mikamura, the Shining Gundam was a mobile fighter suited for close combat in the Gundam Fight. The fighter itself was equipped with standard vulcan guns and beam sabers, making the real power lie in Gundam Fighter Domon Kasshu. Bearing the title King of Hearts, Domon was trained by Gundam Fight champion Toho Fuhai (aka Master Asia). The King of Hearts title signified that Domon was the top martial artist in the space colonies. Domon's skill in martial arts was second to none except that of his master. The Shining Gundam's ultimate attacks included the powerful Shining Finger and the devastating Shining Finger Sword. Usually used as a finishing move, the Shining Finger focused heat in the Gundam's right hand, which was used to crush an opponent's head and disable his Gundam, thereby ending the match. The more powerful Shining Finger Sword required extreme stress and rage on Domon's part. This true power of the Shining Gundam was designated a 'Super Mode' and was unreliable in nature due to Domon's feelings being the key to activating it. Even with the Super Mode, the Shining Gundam proved ineffective against Kyoji Kasshu's JDG-00X Dark Gundam and Master Asia's GF13-001NHII Master Gundam. Under the tutelage of mysterious Neo German fighter Schwarz Bruder, Domon was able to learn the 'Clear Tranquility of Water' technique in the Guyana Highlands. This technique placed Domon in a state of absolute calm and allowed him to activate the Super Mode at will. In a final battle with the Master Gundam in the Guyana Highlands, Domon used this technique to activate the final form of the Shining Gundam: the golden Hyper Mode. The Shining Gundam was subsequently destroyed in the battle, and Domon transferred to the more powerful GF13-017NJII Burning Gundam for the Gundam Fight Finals in Neo Hong Kong. Pilot(s): Domon Kasshu, Rain Mikamura Appearances: Mobile Fighter G Gundam Original mechanical designer: Kunio Okawara |
| Model number: GF13-017NJ Code name: Shining Gundam Unit type: mobile fighter Nationality: Neo Japan First deployment: FC 60 Accommodation: pilot only, in 360 degree cockpit using Mobile Trace System and Core Lander Dimensions: head height 16.2 meters Weight: empty 6.8 metric tons; max gross 15.5 metric tons Construction: gundarium alloy super-ceramic composite rare metal hybrid Multilayer material: other Powerplant: ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown Fixed armaments: 2 x vulcan gun, fire-linked, mounted in head; 2 x beam sword, stored in hips, hand-carried in use; 2 x machinecannon, fire-linked, mounted on main body; 4 x shining shot, mounted on forearms, 2 per arm Ultimate attacks: Shining Finger, Shining Finger Sword Gundam Fight ability points: Power: normal mode 19.91, battle mode 19.91, super mode 19.90 Speed: normal mode 18.86, battle mode 27.86, super mode 46.77 Offense: normal mode 22.18, battle mode 33.04, super mode 52.48 Defense: normal mode 18.31, battle mode 14.02, super mode 19.90 Search: normal mode 18.17, battle mode 11.06, super mode 19.90 Adaptability: normal mode 19.11, battle mode 14.11, super mode 19.00 Total: normal mode 116.54, battle mode 120.00, super mode 178.85 |
| Overview Articulation: 4 Detailing: 5 Accessories: 5 SCORE: 5 |
| MSiA Features Battle Scarred Shining Gundam diorama base with destroyed Gundam Head core lander (fits into back of figure) "super mode" alternate head 2 beam sabers with detachable beam blades 2 extra hand sets "shining finger" translucent green hand GF13-001NHII Master Gundam forearm GF13_001NHII Master Gundam hand |
| 1 = POOR 2 = DECENT 3 = GOOD 4 = EXCELLENT 5 = OUTSTANDING |
| REVIEW After facing off against the Master Gundam in the Guyana Highlands, the Shining Gundam was left destroyed and useless. This figure depicts the damage done to the MS, most notably the Master Gundam's forearm impaled through its chest. Other battle scarring includes scratched and dented armor, and whole sections broken off in some places. As with the other versions of the Shining Gundam, the figure can be transformed between its normal and super modes, with opening shoulder armors, forearm armors, calf thrusters, and feet, and an alternate "super mode" head to complete the look. The core fighter included features a fold up cockpit that is used as a peg for attaching the unit to the figure's back, and to replicate the damage done by the Master Gundam's forearm, has a large hole in it for the Master Gundam's hand to stick through. A diorama base is included, featuring a great scuplt of one of the menacing Gundam Heads created by the Dark Gundam and sent after Domon. In all an outstanding figure. |
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