GUNDAM - P-Bandai 1/100 MG - F90III-Y Cluster Gundam
The Gundam F90 A to Z project continues with the introduction of the F90III-Y Cluster Gundam in the Premium Bandai Master Grade GunPla collection. This Gundam initially appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam Silhouette Formula 91 manga series set in UC 0123.
It accurately reproduces various mechanisms, such as docking with the Core Fighter F90Ⅲ and equipping mission packs.
The F90III-Y Cluster Gundam, a trial production model and the third in the Formula 90 series, was developed by the Earth Federation Forces' Strategic Naval Research Institute. Unlike previous F90 models, the Cluster Gundam featured a Core Block System serving as its cockpit and backpack, significantly increasing pilot survival rates. Continuing the trend of utilizing various Mission Packs for different tasks, the F90III comes equipped with multiple hardpoints for attaching diverse equipment. It boasts numerous beam weapons, including the highly regarded mega beam bazooka, recently adopted by the Federation army. There is speculation that the F90III was considered for the new VSBR weapon installation.
The F90III was officially announced by SNRI's development department in the Universal Century military magazine MS Monthly Journal's special edition winter issue on UC 0122.12.05. It was also disclosed that the prototype Formula 91 Gundam was being developed concurrently. After its completion at SNRI's Frontier I facility, the F90III first saw combat in the hands of Earth Federation pilot Lyle Wolf against the Crossbone Vanguard's Death Guns Squad mercenary unit in March UC 0123.
Features
Core Fighter F90Ⅲ Y (Youngstar) Type
The new Gundam F90, bearing the name "Youngstar," is recreated with new designs.
Core Fighter F90Ⅲ/Core Booster F90Ⅲ
- The Core Fighter F90Ⅲ features landing gear that can be equipped interchangeably with the Core Booster F90Ⅲ, along with an opening and closing canopy.
- By retracting the tail fins and attaching the backpack, the Core Booster F90Ⅲ can be recreated.
- The nose and backpack can be folded and connected to the main body.
- The cockpit hatch of the Cluster Gundam opens to reveal the Core Fighter F90Ⅲ.
Beam Rifle
A new beam rifle is included, with a movable scope and foregrip.
Mega Beam Bazooka
- Two Mega Beam Bazookas are included, which significantly influenced the later Earth Federation Forces equipment.
- They can be mounted on the hardpoints of the mobile suit's rear and attached to the side hardpoints on the waist with a special joint to recreate the energy convergence shooting state.
Beam Sabers
- The package includes beam saber grips with a design different from the Gundam F90.
Beam Shield