HGUC Xi Gundam vs Penelope Funnel Missile Effect Set
Special effect parts set featuring the battle between the Xi Gundam and Penelope.
HGUC Xi Gundam vs Penelope Funnel Missile Effect Set accompanies the April 2021 Hathaway wave, bundling clear support arms, blast effects, and base adapters so the 1/144 HGUC Xi and Penelope kits can stage their aerial funnel duel out of the box.1
Overview
Bundled as a standalone accessory pack, the effect set supplies articulated missile trails and two dedicated flight bases sized for the massive HGUC Xi and Penelope releases.1 The components clip into the shoulder binders and skirt funnels on both mobile suits, letting the scene transition seamlessly from mobile suit to Minovsky Flight display.
Features
- Eight articulated funnel missile effect arms with keyed joints that plug directly into the Xi Gundam and Penelope binders, recreating launch arcs mid-air.1
- Two display bases with adjustable clear struts sized to support both high-mass mobile suits alongside the effects, keeping footprints compact.
- Swappable connector sleeves that allow the effect trails to mount either in the Xi’s rear binders or Penelope’s Fixed Flight armor without stressing the plastic.
- Additional clear blast bursts that can be clipped to the effect arms or the included struts for layered attack compositions.
Build experience
Assembly is straightforward: the clear effect arms slide onto polyethelene joints and lock with small caps. Take care to orient the keyed connectors before applying pressure—rotating them after insertion can cause stress whitening. The manual recommends pushing the stands together before attaching the suits; doing so keeps the weight balanced and prevents accidental leverage on the long effect trails.1
Kit content
- Funnel missile effect arms (8)
- Clear explosion tips (4)
- Set of adapter sleeves for Xi Gundam binders and Penelope FF armor
- Twin clear display bases with articulated support struts
- Joint caps and spacers for securing the effects
Colour guide
Awaiting official manual breakdown. The parts arrive molded in translucent orange and clear with no paint call-outs; reference the instruction sheet for placement when preparing custom finishes.1
Comparisons
Paired with the HGUC Xi Gundam and HGUC Penelope releases, this set adds the missile barrage missing from the core kits. Unlike generic effect packs, the adapters are sculpted specifically for Hathaway units, ensuring tight tolerances without ad-hoc drilling.
Official assets
Coming soon. Capture Bandai Hobby imagery of the complete display once official photos are prepared.
Build showcase
Share your funnel dioramas in the Discord #gunpla-showcase channel so we can feature the most creative layouts here.
Release notes
The effect set launched on 24 April 2021 alongside the HGUC Xi Gundam retail drop, arriving shortly after the Penelope kit’s 2019 release. Keep an eye on /gunpla-releases/2021-04 to track restock announcements as Bandai Spirits revisits the Hathaway line.
Retailer availability
- Status
- Available
- Checked
- 1 Jan 2024
Footnotes
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