Hyper Hybrid Model RX-78-2 GUNDAM

Have USD$3400 lying around? Feel the utmost urge to blow the cash on something completely stupid, yet uber cool? Not sure what to do with all that family inheritance? Neighbours next door just bought a new car and you need to keep up? Need a big toy to keep your 1:1 scale MGS Solid Snake company? Wonder no more as Bandai unveiled the Hyper Hybrid Model RX-78-2 GUNDAM for sale.

It’s a 1/12 scale version of the RX-78-2 Gundam and based on another 1/12 Gundam model Bandai introduced in 2006. Bandai said that the older model sold a solid 1,500 units, which begs the question – Where do these mad cashed up people come from?  The new replica will be shipped with a beam rifle, a beam saber, and a shield. Completely bonkers, completely Japanese, we love it.

More information and pictures after the jump.

There was a lot of attention to detail put into making this thing, and it’s looks pretty awesome. But just remember: it’s not a real robot. That gun doesn’t fire and this guy won’t be protecting you from any evildoers – no matter how badass it looks. It’ll just sit in the corner of your room, staring at you, a constant reminder that you once had USD$3,400 more in your bank account than you do now.

Bandai already started offering the RX-78-2 Gundam today (14th may 2010) exclusively through the “Premium Bandai” online shop [JP]. The models are build-to-order, so you have boasting “ammo”  for the neighbour with his/her new mass-produced car.