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RX-78 Gundam — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

RX-78

RX-78 Gundam at a glance

Timeline
Universal Century
First appearance
Gundam Evolve (2001)
Gunpla kits
3 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78-gundam

RX-78 Gundam Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century
RX-78 Gundam

The RX-78 Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-78 Gundam is a mobile suit that appears in the Gundam Evolve series of short films. It is piloted by Amuro Ray.

The RX-78 Gundam has appeared in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Gundam Evolve (2001).

3 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78 Gundam, alongside 4 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number
RX-78
Classification
Prototype Close Quarters Combat Mobile Suit
Production type
Prototype
Weapon class
Gundam
Canon status
canon

Production Timeline

The RX-78 Gundam has appeared in 1 release in 2001.

  1. 2001 — Gundam Evolve — TV Anime (debut)

Related mobile suits

Other machines catalogued alongside the RX-78 Gundam — same series where one exists, otherwise the same timeline. Each links to its own development tree.

RX-78 Gundam Model Kits

3 catalogued model kits for the RX-78 Gundam (plus 4 figures and other collectibles):

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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78 Gundam

What is the RX-78 Gundam?
The RX-78 Gundam is a prototype close quarters combat mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. Amuro pilots RX-78 Gundam in a space fight against supposed newtype Zeon pilot Challia Bull using MAN-03 Braw Bro. The fight start in the asteroid fields, with the ongoing battle and Amuro showing his Newtype abilities to avoid the long ran…
Which Gundam series does the RX-78 Gundam appear in?
The RX-78 Gundam appears in 1 Gundam release, debuting in Gundam Evolve (2001): Gundam Evolve.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78 Gundam?
Yes — 3 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78 Gundam, 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 RX-78 Gundam above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. View its evolution tree & lineage. Browse RX-78 Gundam Gunpla kits & merchandise (7). Reference: Gundam Wiki.