HG 1/144 Gundam Exia — 00's Blade-Fighting Protagonist

The HG Exia captures the 00-era design philosophy perfectly — slim, dynamic, and loaded with blades. All seven swords are included and the GN Drive on the shoulder adds a satisfying translucent blue accent to the overall build.

HG Exia: Gundam 00's Blade Specialist

The HG Gundam Exia (2007) is the original 1/144 representation of Setsuna F. Seiei's mobile suit from Gundam 00. The Exia is a melee-specialist GN-Drive Gundam with the iconic GN Sword (a sword-rifle hybrid weapon) and multiple beam blades.

For 00 fans, the Exia is one of the show's most iconic protagonists and a must-have for a Gundam 00 HG collection.

The GN Sword Engineering

The GN Sword is the Exia's signature weapon — a long blade that can transform into a rifle by folding back along the wrist. The HG kit includes this gimmick, allowing display in either sword-mode or rifle-mode.

The transformation is a quick fold-and-clip; can be done repeatedly without wear.

The Multiple Blades

The Exia carries 7 different blade weapons in addition to the GN Sword: short beam sabers, long beam sabers, GN beam daggers, and a beam shield blade. All accessories included in the kit.

Mounting points exist on the hips, calves, and shoulders for storage display. The Exia can be displayed 'fully armed' with all blades visible on the body.

The GN Drive

The kit includes the GN Drive (the green-glowing power source) as a removable rear-mounted component. Effects parts simulate the GN particle emission. The Drive can be displayed visible (bright green) or covered (gray armor).

The Color Scheme

White, blue, red, gray. Standard Gundam color scheme with subtle 00-era refinements (slightly more aggressive panel breaks, sharper detail lines).

Articulation

2007-era HG articulation. The Exia was designed for sword-fighting combat sequences in the show, and the HG kit accommodates these poses well — strong shoulder and hip articulation supports overhead sword swings.

The Repair II Variant

The 'HG Exia Repair II' is a separate HG release showing the Exia in its damaged state from the show's later seasons (missing weapons, exposed inner frame). For 00 narrative completion, both Exia variants are worth owning.