1/144 Char’s Zaku (Vintage)

Step back to the origins of Gunpla with the 1/144 Char’s Zaku (Vintage), one of the earliest mobile suit model kits released by Bandai following the debut of Mobile Suit Gundam. Originally introduced in 1980 alongside the broadcast of the groundbreaking anime, this classic kit represents a piece of Gunpla history and showcases the early design philosophy that helped establish model kits as a global hobby phenomenon.

This vintage release recreates the iconic MS-06S Char’s Zaku, the customized commander-type mobile suit piloted by Char Aznable. Developed from the standard MS-06F Zaku II, the MS-06S was designed for commanding officers and ace pilots, featuring improved performance and the signature red color scheme that earned Char the nickname “The Red Comet.” As one of the first Zeon mobile suit kits ever produced, this model remains an important collectible for Gundam fans and Gunpla enthusiasts alike.

The kit reflects the engineering standards of its era, featuring movable joints throughout much of the body, including arm rotation and shoulder articulation. Its vintage construction offers builders a nostalgic look at the beginnings of the Gunpla hobby and the evolution of Gundam model kit design over the decades.

Product Features

• 1/144 scale model kit
• Vintage reissue of one of the earliest Gunpla releases
• Based on Mobile Suit Gundam
• Features the MS-06S Char’s Zaku
• Piloted by Char Aznable
• One of the first Zeon mobile suit model kits released
• Movable shoulder, arm, and leg joints
• Recreates classic 1980-era Gunpla engineering
• Ideal for collectors and Gunpla history enthusiasts
• Made of plastic

Box Contents

• Pieces to build MS-06S Char’s Zaku
• Original Japanese instruction manual
• Original Japanese packaging