New Mobile Report Gundam Wing Perfect Album Bom-Bom Comic (1996 original design series)
This book was intended as an overview and general guide to the Gundam Wing series events and characters and it includes detailed specifications on the mecha used in the television series. The 96 page book was published by Kodansha Press in 1996. Unique to this guide is a series of mobile suit design variations loosely based on the original Gundams introduced in the series.
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Aqua Shenlong
(Tornado Gundam) XXXG-01ST Bom Bom Comics Variations |
An underwater-use version of the Shenlong
Gundam, equipped with powerful hydrojet thrusters in its backpack and
shoulders. Its main weapon is a hydrojet-powered dragon fang mounted on the
right arm that can crush a battleship easily. Additionally, its left arm
can split into two normal dragon fangs that can function equally well on dry
land or underwater.
Classification:
Aquatic combat mobile
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Blizzard Gundam XXXG-01SB Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A cold districts variation of the Shenlong
Gundam, Blizzard Gundam adds a small generator to the body to prevent any
loss in mobility. Its main weapons are beam javelins, whose wide blades
allow them to be used to melt through snow and ice. Additionally, the feet
mount skis that can be used for higher-speed travel, when the javelins are
used as ski poles. Unfortunately, a system to replenish the energy in the
dragon fire generators was never developed, so the flamethrowers were
omitted.
Classification:
Cold district use mobile
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Catastrophe D
(Gundam
Catastrophe) Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A variation of Shenlong developed for space
combat, this MS was primarily intended to be used to destroy colonies and
asteroids. For increased space mobility, it was given a set of four vernier-laden
wings that allow it to fly at incredible speeds. It also features
propellant tanks attached to the backpack and nuclear missile launchers on
the hips. Since legs weren't needed for a space combat machine, they were
replaced with fuel storage tanks and claws for melee combat.
Classification:
Space combat demolition
mobile suit |
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Earthquake Naga Gundam Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A variation of the Gundam Sandrock modeled after
the snake god Naga. This version replaces the lower half of the body with a
serpentine tail, giving it increased mobility over desert sands. It can also
transform into a winged snake form by expanding the flight wings on its back
and mounting the magnum cross crusher over its head. Its other weapons
include a heat axe with power output comparable to a beam scythe and six
tail-like lightning shock antennae.
Classification:
Desert combat mobile suit
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Gundam Crazy Beast
(Gundam Death Beast) XXXG-01DB Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A space combat variation of Deathscythe, Gundam
Crazy Beast equips a ZERO System and features an all-around boost to its
abilities. For increased ranged combat, it employs a set of bat-shaped
funnels stored in the shoulder armor. Its melee weapons consist of a pair
of heat swords that generate enough thermal energy to cut through most MS
armor materials. Furthermore, its stealth abilities have been so enhanced
that it can send "ghost images" to enemy radar using the sensors in its
chest and shoulders. As a consequence of its vernier and thruster
modifications, it features much greater speed and mobility.
Classification:
Space combat mobile suit
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Gundam Dark Angel
(Gundam Dark Fighter) XXXG-01DF Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A variation of the Gundam Deathscythe. Gundam
Dark Angel focuses on upping its predecessor's mobility and stealth
abilities to the utmost, making it perfect for pinpoint attacks and and
covert operations. Its suite of four hyper jammers gives it the ability to
completely shut down enemy radar systems. It can even disable enemy cameras
when it gets within visual range. It also features smoke emitters and
holographic projectors that allow it to put up false images. Its only
weapon is a double-ended beam scythe that spins like a propeller blade when
in use. Making its strikes with speed and precision, it leaves behind the
image of "the Soldier of Death".
Classification:
High mobility ground
combat mobile suit |
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Gundam Mad Tarantula
(Gundam Death
Spider) XXXG-01DS Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A jungle combat variation of the Gundam
Deathscythe, Mad Tarantula is composed of a torso like Deathscythe Hell's
mounted on a spider-like body. It cuts through thick foliage using the
right-hand beam scythe and the left-hand beam spear while its six legs allow
it to keep its balance in any situation. Thanks to a multi-sensor camera
mounted on its chest and the main torso's ability to rotate 360 degrees, Mad
Tarantula has virtually no blind spot. When in combat, it can also use the
two front legs as striking weapons.
Classification:
Jungle combat mobile suit
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Gundam Nightmare Centaur
(Gundam Death
Centaur) XXXG-01DC Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A variation of the Gundam Deathscythe, Nightmare
Kentaros was mainly intended for improved ground combat. Its main weapon was
a heat lance that could expand or contract as the situation warranted. It
also mounted a shield on the left arm that could generate a beam pick. Its
primary strength was the ability to leap into a crowd of enemy MS and take
each of them down with a single blow. As a result, the arm and shoulder
joints are reinforced for stronger attacks. It was originally planned to use
four legs for increased speed, power output and better travel ability, but
this concept had to be scrapped.
Classification:
Close combat ground
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Gundam Sky-High Arms Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A variation of the Gundam Heavyarms, Sky-High
Arms was intended to take the concept of the original and turn it into an
areial bombardment unit. As such, it mounts a large generator engine and
powerful boosters that allow it to sustain flight. It can direct itself
without much effort thanks to the thrusters mounted on its waist. The plan
was for Sky-High Arms to attack from the sky using the beam Gatlings on each
arm and the missile pods on the legs, then land and take the enemy position.
Classification:
Aerial assault mobile
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Gundam Super-Armed Tank Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A ground combat variation of Heavyarms, Gundam
Super Armed Tank was intended to take the original's heavy weapons concept
to the extreme. Each shoulder mounted a combination small missile and
micromissile launcher, as well as three cannons equipped on the right pod.
Each arm mounts a machinecannon and the right gets a beam claw while the
left gets a crusher arm. To withstand all the extra weight these weapons put
on the frame, the Gundam had to be given caterpillar treads in lieu of legs.
Unfortunately, production took so long that this Gundam never had the chance
to be rolled out.
Classification:
Ground combat assault
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Shooting Star Shenlong
(Storm Gundam) XXXG-01SS Bom Bom Comics Variations |
An aerial combat variation of the Gundam
Shenlong, this machine mounts a pair of enormous boosters on its back that
allow it to fly. To keep its main strength of melee combat, Shooting Star
Shenlong retains the original's dragon fang. However, it also uses a
modified shield that mounts verniers of its own and can be used as a
throwing weapon.
Classification:
Aerial combat mobile suit
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Thunder Griffon Gundam Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A support Mobile Armor based off of Gundam
Sandrock. Its basic form resembles a griffon, a mythological beast with the
head of an eagle and the body of a lion. In order to respond to ground, air
and ocean-based threats, it was given superior mobility and sports an energy
recharge system for Sandrock.
Classification:
Support mobile armor for
XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock |
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Twin-Headed Lizard Gundam
(Dinosaur Gundam) XXXG-01SD Bom Bom Comics Variations |
A jungle combat variation of the Shenlong
Gundam, it was given a more camoflage-friendly green paint scheme. Although
the flamethrowers were removed, both arms mount dragon fangs and the MS
carries two beam glaives with higher output than the original. Additionally,
the head sensors were extended to behind the head, granting it greater
search abilities.
Classification:
Jungle combat mobile suit
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