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Story and world

Universe, machine, and release context

Collector context is kept separate from direct official copy so the page can be richer without pretending every line came from a single source page.

Japanese-first official coverage

Curated collector summary

MG 1/100 EXPANSION PARTS SET for GUNDAM BARBATOS is support gear built around Gundam Barbatos, so the appeal is in staging, transport, lighting, or expanded display options rather than standing alone as a hero build. It sits inside the MG ecosystem for 機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ, and the strongest collector value is how it deepens that machine's shelf story. The current page is anchored by a premium bandai release instead of a broad mainstream product launch.

Host pilot

Mikazuki Augus

Barbatos keeps its cult appeal because the machine feels inseparable from its pilot's fighting style.

Host affiliation

Tekkadan

That affiliation adds a rougher, more survivalist tone than polished federation or alliance hero suits.

Host role

Relic-frame close combat suit

The frame-first aggression is why even simple posed builds still feel expressive.

Universe

Post Disaster

Post Disaster takes place after a civilizational collapse, where relic technology, private military groups, and brutal economic systems define the struggle for survival and dignity.

Series

機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ

Iron-Blooded Orphans ties its machines to survival, labor, and found-family struggle, making every upgrade and battlefield scar feel materially hard-won.

Supported machine

Raw aggression with frame-first appeal

Barbatos resonates because it feels like a machine that has been rebuilt for survival, pairing a stripped, weapon-forward silhouette with strong inner-frame and mechanical storytelling potential.

Support role

Built around Gundam Barbatos

This entry is support gear rather than a standalone mobile suit release, so its value comes from how it upgrades, stages, or amplifies Gundam Barbatos on display.

Release route

Premium Bandai release

This release sits in Bandai's collector-targeted direct-sales lane, which usually means a more deliberate audience, stronger exclusivity energy, and a greater chance that availability matters as much as the kit itself.

Line

Master Grade

Master Grade is the hobby's sweet spot for many builders: strong mechanical fidelity, inner-frame thinking, and enough scale to feel substantial without the footprint of a Perfect Grade.

Build and kit notes

Highlights, build sheet, and official product detail

This keeps the practical build-facing notes together instead of scattering them across multiple sections.

Highlights

Source highlights kept in the original language

1 notes

These lines are preserved from the official Japanese copy so the raw product language stays visible.

  • ガンダム・バルバトス用拡張セットがMGシリーズで登場! | バンダイナムコグループ公式通販サイト | プレミアムバンダイ。

Visual atlas

Official gallery lanes

The spotlight deck above stays selective. This lower atlas keeps every lane visible, so pack shots, feature diagrams, lighting material, and manual-catalog history do not all fight for the same slot.

12 cached frames across 3 lanes
Hero images1 frame

Pack shots, key visuals, and the most presentation-led images for fast browsing.

Manual / catalog1 frameManual trail included

Manual-derived catalog images and reference shots that help preserve the official paper trail.

Source map

Field-level provenance

Each row below shows what the page currently knows for that field, how strong the trail is, and where that information comes from.

Collector ledger

Inventory and core catalog facts

The workbook remains the source of truth for ownership state only. Official pricing and metadata do not come from the spreadsheet.

Inventory rows

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Built units

0

Premium Bandai

No

Waterslides

None

Inventory source

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Series
Mobile Suit Gundam: IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS
Timeline
Post Disaster
Manufacturer
Bandai Spirits
Collection
Bandai Spirits listing
Release channel
Premium Bandai release
Coverage
Japanese-first official coverage
Product code
2518980
Card type
Accessory
Manual
PDF linked
Data completeness
100%