RB-79 Ball — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
RB-79
RB-79 Ball at a glance
- Timeline
- Universal Century
- First appearance
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
- Developed from
- SP-W03 Space Pod
- Led to
- 10 units — B Gundam, Cannon Ball, RB-133 Ball Model 133 and 7 more
- Gunpla kits
- 6 catalogued
Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rb-79-ball
The RB-79 Ball is a mass production support space mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
The RB-79 Ball (ボール, Bōru?) is a mobile pod introduced in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam.
Within the story, the RB-79 Ball first appears in June, 0079 U.C.
The RB-79 Ball was developed from SP-W03 Space Pod. It in turn led to 10 derived units — B Gundam, Cannon Ball, RB-133 Ball Model 133, RGM-79ARA GM Juggler, RMB-79 Frog Ball and RB-79C Ball Type C and 4 more. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RB-79 Ball has appeared in 47 Gundam releases across 1979–2014, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Magical Ensign Blaster Mari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and 42 more.
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
6 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RB-79 Ball, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.
Specifications
- Model number
- RB-79
- Classification
- Mass Production Support Space Mobile Pod
- Production type
- Mass production
- Manufacturer
- Earth Federation
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Overall height
- 12.80 m
- Weight
- 25.00 t
- Power source
- Fuel Cell
- Power output
- 400 kW 536.409 hp
- First seen
- June, 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RB-79 Ball has appeared in 32 releases from 1979 to 2014.
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam (debut)
- 1979 — Mobile Suit Gundam novelization
- 1989 — Magical Ensign Blaster Mari
- 1991 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
- 1992 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0079
- 1993 — Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon
- 1996 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny
- 2001 — Gundam Pilot Series of Biographies: The Brave Soldiers in the Sky
- 2002 — Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam: Skull Heart
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash
- 2003 — Nightmare of Solomon
- 2004 — Gundam Legacy
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
- 2004 — Mobile Suit: Gundam Pilot's Locus
- 2005 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 603
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (Manga)
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
- 2007 — Gundam Crisis
- 2008 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zero Old Zakus
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Battlefield Record: Avant-Title
- 2009 — Mobile Suit Gundam Katana
- 2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of A Baoa Qu
- 2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden
- 2011 — Gundam EXA
- 2011 — Mobile Suit Gundam The MSV: The Mobile Suit Variations
- 2013 — Gundam Build Fighters
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Rebellion
- 2013 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Far East Japan
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link
- 2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link (Manga)
Games featuring the RB-79 Ball
The RB-79 Ball is playable in 15 Gundam games.
- 1996 — Gundam Tactics Mobility Fleet 0079
- 1998 — Gundam: The Battle Master 2
- 2001 — Gundam Battle Assault
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon
- 2002 — Gundam Battle Assault 2
- 2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
- 2004 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam
- 2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
- 2007 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam
- 2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
- 2008 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam 2
- 2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
- 2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
- 2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
- 2013 — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn
Development Lineage
Developed from
RB-79 Ball Model Kits
6 catalogued model kits for the RB-79 Ball (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):
Frequently asked questions about the RB-79 Ball
- What is the RB-79 Ball?
- The RB-79 Ball is a mass production support space mobile pod from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. The concept for a combat mobile pod was devised as early as U.C. 0076 under the RX-76 project. However, development was put on hold until February 13, U.C. 0079, when the project was revived with renewed interest.
- What was the RB-79 Ball developed from?
- The RB-79 Ball was developed from SP-W03 Space Pod. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RB-79 Ball evolution tree.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RB-79 Ball?
- 10 units were developed from or built as variants of the RB-79 Ball: B Gundam, Cannon Ball, RB-133 Ball Model 133, RGM-79ARA GM Juggler, RMB-79 Frog Ball, RB-79C Ball Type C, RB-79F Ball Type F and RB-79G Ball Work Type (plus 2 more).
- Which factions operated the RB-79 Ball?
- The RB-79 Ball was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- How big is the RB-79 Ball?
- The RB-79 Ball stands 12.80 m tall, weighs 25.00 t, produces 400 kW 536.409 hp.
- Which Gundam series does the RB-79 Ball appear in?
- The RB-79 Ball appears in 32 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979): Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam novelization, Magical Ensign Blaster Mari, Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 and Gundam 0079 - Nightmare of Solomon (plus 26 more).
- Which Gundam games is the RB-79 Ball in?
- The RB-79 Ball is playable in 15 Gundam games: Gundam Tactics Mobility Fleet 0079, Gundam: The Battle Master 2, Gundam Battle Assault, Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs Zeon, Gundam Battle Assault 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield (plus 7 more). It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), not in a game.
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RB-79 Ball?
- Yes — 6 model kits are catalogued for the RB-79 Ball, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RB-79 Ball above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RB-79 Ball Gunpla kits & merchandise (10). Reference: Gundam Wiki.