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Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn, front 3/4 with variable rod rifle
Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn, front view on stand
Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn, with shield
Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn, action pose
Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn

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Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn

A High Grade from The Witch from Mercury with an iridescent chest and a stand.

$24.95 at Bandai Spirits · Price checked Nov 12

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Our verdict

The HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn comes from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. Bandai uses in-mold molding for the iridescent chest shell unit and antenna, and includes a long variable rod rifle, a shield, two beam sabers, a sticker sheet and a display pedestal. Gundam Planet listed it at $24.95 in stock. Bandai's own page rates it for ages 8 and up in Japan, while Gundam Planet prints 15 and up on its listing.

Gundam Planet showed 28 owner reviews, all five stars. Owners like that it comes with a stand and that the clear parts over the stickers look good straight from the box. One owner calls it sticker heavy, though they felt the stickers earn their place.

It suits a newer builder or a fan of the series who wants a posed suit without paint. Skip it if you dislike applying stickers.

Key details

  • Ages 8+
  • 1 build
  • Model kits
  • Bandai Spirits
  • Available

More info

  • Grade: High Grade (HG)
  • Scale: 1/144
  • Series: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
  • Weapons: Variable rod rifle, shield, 2 beam sabers
  • Included: Display pedestal, sticker sheet
  • Assembly: No cement or paint needed
  • Launched: Jul 15, 2023 (Japan)
  • Pieces: Not listed
  • Age: 8+ (Bandai, Japan label); 15+ (Gundam Planet)
Best for and who should skip it

Best for

  • Newer builders ready for a High Grade
  • Fans of The Witch from Mercury
  • Anyone who wants a stand included

Skip it if

  • They dislike applying stickers
  • They want an inner frame to build
What we like and what to keep in mind

What we like

  • Iridescent chest and antenna molded in, per Bandai
  • Display pedestal in the box
  • Owners say it looks good with no paint

Keep in mind

  • One owner calls it sticker heavy
  • Age labels differ: Bandai says 8+, the retailer says 15+
  • Weapon display bases for the Gambit are sold separately
How we reviewed it

Researched, not hands-on tested. This review is based on the sources listed below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Check the current product listing and packaging before buying.

Based on the maker's specifications and public owner reviews, checked Nov 12, 2026.

Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn, front 3/4 with variable rod rifle

Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn

Researched · Ages 8+

$24.95

Links go to the retailer

Check price at Bandai Spirits

Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn

$24.95 · Links go to the retailer

Check price

What owners say.

  • 1 positive
  • 1 mixed

Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.

Positive
Comes with a stand, and the clear parts over the stickers make it look great built straight from the box.
Gundam Planet customer reviewMar 7, 2026
Mixed
Impressed by the build quality and articulation. It is on the sticker-heavy side, but this owner felt the stickers add enough to overlook that.
Gundam Planet customer reviewSep 27, 2025

Sources.

What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.

  1. 01 Bandai Hobby Site (Bandai Spirits). HG 1/144 GUNDAM CALIBARN global.bandai-hobby.net · Checked Nov 12, 2026
  2. 02 Gundam Planet. HG Gundam Calibarn product page and reviews gundamplanet.com · Checked Nov 12, 2026

How it compares.

This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.

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Price$24.95$20.95$22.95
Maker’s ageAges 8+Ages 15+Ages 8+
CategoryModel kitsModel kitsModel kits
Good forWitch from Mercury fansQuick High Grade buildsBuilders who swap parts
StockAvailableAvailableAvailable

Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.

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