HG IBO Gundam Barbatos (ASW-G-08) model kit

From the anime, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans," the protagonist's mobile suit, Gundam Barbatos, has been made into a Gunpla model with specifications packed with play value!

• The mobile suit's colours are faithfully reproduced through part division and sticker expression
• The kit can be in either Barbatos's 1st or 4th form
• Some armours and weapons from other kits in the HG Iron-Blooded Orphans line can be used to reproduce Barbatos's other forms, allowing for a variety of customizations
  
• Weapons that appear in the series, such as a mace and a long sword, are reproduced
  

Have it face off against Gjallarhorn's grunt suit the HG Graze or explore the other kits from the same universe.

🛠 Hobby-G's Builder's Notes

Skill Level: 🟢 Beginner to 🟡 Intermediate

Typical Build Time: 3–6 hours (straight build)

(Build time is an estimate for a straight build. Panel lining, decals, painting and additional detailing will increase the total build time.)

Build Experience

The HG Gundam Barbatos uses the IBO series' distinctive Gundam Frame construction to create a highly articulated model with a strong mechanical appearance. The exposed frame remains visible beneath the armour, giving the kit a more industrial appearance than many traditional Gundam designs. Its straightforward construction and excellent range of movement make it particularly approachable while still providing plenty of opportunities for dynamic poses.

Highlights

• Distinctive Gundam Frame design
• Excellent articulation
• Large mace weapon
• Exposed mechanical detail
• Multiple weapon configurations and Barbatos forms

Perfect For

• Iron-Blooded Orphans fans
• First-time Gundam builders
  
• Gunpla collectors looking for an iconic Gundam

Things to Know

• Some colour details use stickers
• The large mace can affect the balance of certain poses
• The kit represents an early form of Barbatos rather than its later configurations

📦 What's in the box?

• Plastic runners x 7
• Foil sticker sheet x 1
• Assembly manual x 1
  

⭐ Hobby-G Community Overview

The HG Gundam Barbatos is widely regarded as one of the standout High Grade kits from the Iron-Blooded Orphans line. Builders frequently praise its articulation, straightforward construction and distinctive exposed frame, while the large mace gives the completed model an immediately recognisable silhouette. Its combination of accessibility and posing potential has also made it a popular choice for newer Gunpla builders.

⚙ Specifications

• Grade: HG
• Scale: 1/144
• Series: Iron-Blooded Orphans
• Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
• Release Year: 2015

(Please note this is a plastic model kit which needs to be built. The photos used are of a professionally built kit and for illustration only.)