{"title":"ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam","description":"\u003cp\u003eORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam is Orb's custom mobile suit from \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny\u003c\/em\u003e (Cosmic Era), built by Morgenröte and flown first by Cagalli Yula Athha, later by Mu La Flaga. This is the Oowashi version, fitted with the atmospheric Sky Pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does in the story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCagalli flies it at the Second Battle of Orb with the Oowashi pack, after the machine's existence is finally revealed to her. Shinn Asuka's Destiny Gundam finds the answer to the gold armour: beam fire does nothing, but melee blows land. Cagalli later lends it to Mu, who takes the Shiranui pack into the Battle of Messiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe armour is a mirror.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nYata-no-Kagami is built from nanoscale beam diffraction gratings and plasma control layers, and with the suit's sensors it can track an incoming beam and send it back; it took a positron blaster cannon shot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt has no answer to a blade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nBeam sabers and beam boomerangs cut through as on any other suit, and the coating has a limit, which is why the shield exists and its edges carry the same finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe gold is a political colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nGold is reserved for Orb's ruling class, so the finish is a statement about ownership rather than decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Oowashi pack can fight alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\nFour jet engines and two rocket boosters give subsonic flight, and the pack detaches as an unmanned aircraft under its own AI or the pilot's control, like the Justice's Fatum-00.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow big is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall height: 18.74 m, at 69.6 t bare and 87.82 t with the Oowashi pack, per Bandai's official spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/144: roughly 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/100: roughly 18.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from P-Rex Hobby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP-Rex Hobby is a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vendors\"\u003eBandai Recommended Hobby Store\u003c\/a\u003e with 20,000+ customers served and \u003cspan data-prex-live=\"five-star-reviews\"\u003e1,800+\u003c\/span\u003e five-star reviews. US orders ship duties prepaid with no import fees, and Route Package Protection is available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e1. What is the Yata-no-Kagami?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold armour: a mirror surface that deflects beams and redirects them at the shooter using the suit's sensors, and lets the Akatsuki pass through beam shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e2. Why was it not ready for the first Battle of Orb?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reflection system was too costly and difficult, so the project froze with the suit finished; the prototype stayed secret on Uzumi Nara Athha's orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e3. Oowashi or Shiranui?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOowashi is the atmospheric pack, giving flight and two beam cannons. Shiranui is the space pack, with seven remote beam turrets that combine into one large beam shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 0 4px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.35;\"\u003e4. Who pilots the Akatsuki?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0;padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid #e6e6e6;color:#444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCagalli first, then Mu La Flaga, who still flies it in C.E. 75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;font-size:13px;color:#6b7280;\"\u003eBackground sources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gundam.fandom.com\/wiki\/ORB-01_Akatsuki_Gundam\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam — Gundam Wiki\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ja.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA%E3%81%AE%E7%99%BB%E5%A0%B4%E6%A9%9F%E5%8B%95%E5%85%B5%E5%99%A8%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7#%E6%A9%9F%E5%8B%95%E6%88%A6%E5%A3%AB%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0SEED%20DESTINY\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eガンダムシリーズの登場機動兵器一覧（SEED DESTINY）— 日本語版 Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bandai-hg-1-144-40-owashi-akatsuki-gundam-gundam-seed-destiny","title":"HG 1\/144 #40 Oowashi Akatsuki Gundam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHG 1\/144 #40 Oowashi Akatsuki Gundam\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003e\"Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny\"\u003c\/em\u003e — an HG-scale kit by Bandai with gold-plated armor, Oowashi backpack, and full Akatsuki weapon loadout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gold-plated Oowashi Akatsuki Gundam snaps together with no paint or glue required; dry-transfer decals and foil stickers are bundled in for the markings. Polycaps assist assembly and keep the joints poseable, so the finished kit is ready for action shots. The Akatsuki beam sabers, beam rifle, and Oowashi backpack are all included for armament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated outer armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Akatsuki weapon loadout with Oowashi backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolycap joints and snap-fit assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-transfer decals and foil stickers included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam Sabers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOowashi Backpack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-transfer decals and foil stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BANDAI HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42159924281524,"sku":"5060365","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/4712\/4404\/files\/aefb7bae-d0a5-11ef-8a02-02f2a5f53b64.png?v=1736659579"},{"product_id":"bandai-hobby-rg-1-144-akatsuki-gundam-oowashi-unit","title":"RG 1\/144 AKATSUKI GUNDAM OOWASHI unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRG 1\/144 Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Equipment)\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003e\"Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny\"\u003c\/em\u003e — the Oowashi-equipped Akatsuki, with three-tone gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \"Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny\", the Akatsuki Gundam in Oowashi configuration is recreated in RG with three types of gold plating across the body. Multi-faceted shaping adjusts the angle of light reflection to express the \"Yata-no-Kagami\" coating's gleam. The Oowashi pack's nose, hatch, and beam cannon all deploy, and both wings move flexibly so the unit can be displayed fully equipped. Selected sections share frame parts with the RG Strike Gundam, giving the unit equivalent action range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoulders use a pull-out mechanism for an expanded motion range, and the hip joints open wide for bold posing. A torso swing and arm\/leg armor-linked sliding gimmick adapt the structure to the pose. The shoulder upper-surface and side-leg verniers carry articulation, and realistic decals reproduce body-wide markings. The kit is also compatible with the separately sold \"HG 1\/144 Destiny Gundam Spec II \u0026amp; Zeus Silhouette\" for Zeus Silhouette equipment (Zeus Silhouette mounting requires the \"RG Akatsuki Shiranui Pack \u0026amp; HG Zeus Silhouette Connection Parts\" sold via Premium Bandai).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree-tone gold plating across the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-faceted Yata-no-Kagami coating reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDeployable Oowashi nose, hatch, and beam cannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShared frame parts with the RG Strike Gundam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTorso swing and armor-linked sliding gimmicks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRealistic decals for body-wide markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with HG Zeus Silhouette (additional parts required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeam Saber (combined) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeam Rifle x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShield x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand parts x1 set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRealistic decal x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay base x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembly manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BANDAI HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43252670824628,"sku":"5067396","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/4712\/4404\/files\/RGAkatsukiGundamOowashiUnitP-RexHobby_1.webp?v=1753451968"},{"product_id":"bandai-spirits-hcm-pro-akatsuki-gundam-complete-set","title":"HCM Pro Akatsuki Gundam Complete Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHCM Pro 1\/200 Akatsuki Gundam Complete Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Bandai HCM Pro action figure of the golden Akatsuki Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, finished in gleaming gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highly articulated figure comes with both the Oowashi and Shiranui packs, beam sabers, a beam rifle and a shield. 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This 1\/144 scale set by Bandai was sold only through The Gundam Base and P-Bandai and is no longer available from the official store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe RG Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Unit) uses three different gold-plated finishes to recreate the brilliant reflective Yata-no-Kagami armour. 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