RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances
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The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. Within the franchise it is considered canon.
Within the story, the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam first appears in 0079 U.C.
The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam in turn led to 2 derived units — RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color) and RX-78-02 Gundam. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.
The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001).
It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.
No Gunpla kit of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has been catalogued yet, but 8 figures and collectibles are listed.
Specifications
- Model number
- RX-78-01
- Classification
- Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
- Manufacturer
- Anaheim Electronics
- Universe
- Universal Century
- Canon status
- canon
- Power source
- Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
- First deployment
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
- First seen
- 0079 U.C.
Production Timeline
The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has appeared in 1 release in 2001.
- 2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (debut)
Development Lineage
Develops into & variants
Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam
- What is the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?
- The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Anaheim Electronics. It is considered canon within the franchise.
- What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?
- 2 units were developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam: RX-78-01[N] Gundam Local Type (Rollout Color) and RX-78-02 Gundam.
- Which factions operated the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?
- The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
- Which Gundam series does the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam appear in?
- The RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga).
- Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam?
- No Gunpla kit of the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam has been catalogued yet, but 8 figures and collectibles are listed on its Gunpla page.
Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-78-01 Prototype Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (8). Reference: Gundam Wiki.