[Bandai Exclusive] Robot Damashii (Side MS) Gundam Astraea Type F

A graphic novel adaptation of the Gundam OO Series, entitled as Gundam OOF had its main character's mobile suit, to be released as an exclusive Robot Damashii Figure. It is none other than Gundam Astraea Type F.
Here's a little info about Gundam OOF,
Mobile Suit Gundam 00F  is a manga side story that's concurrent in canon with the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 anime and the sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam 00P. The manga features the Celestial Being group called Fereshte that deploys the Second Generation Gundams, the GNY series. They are the shadow group of Celestial Being as to the primary Gundam Meister's and crew of the Ptolemaios. Fereshte was proposed by the former Second Generation Gundam Meister, Chall Acustica, and was approved by Veda to support Celestial Being within their shadows.
Gundam Astraea Type F is the main Gundam of the series, and it is piloted by Fon Spaak, A criminal forced by Celestial Being to become a Gundam Meister. He dislikes Aeolia Schenberg's ideals except the part about using the Gundams to change the world. As a untrustworthy character, he's shackled and has a explosive brace on his neck. Normally handcuffed, when piloting a Gundam, Hanayo will release the handcuff.

Let's get back to our main topic, the Exclusive figure itself.

GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type F (aka Gundam Astraea Type F, Gundam Astraea, Astraea), is a second generation Gundam in Mobile Suit Gundam 00F. The unit has since been upgraded from the original GNY-001 Gundam Astraea and piloted by Fon Spaak in the manga series itself. As according to the storyline of the manga, the figure had special accessories to swap parts to imitate the Overflag-like mask disguise gimmick like in the story.The role of this gundam is to back-up the battle of the third generation Gundam Meisters in the shadows wise-like in interventing in the enemy's strategy.

 The above shows the head swap accessories to remake the disguise gimmick from the manga adaptation. Other than that, you'll get to see more Gundam Action below.

The fully detailed design of the Robot Damashii figure.

 Astraea Type F armed with the GN Rifle and GN Launcher

Astraea Type F with the GN Sword and GN Beam Saber similar to those of the original (Blue, red and white scheme) Astraea and Exia.

The  Bandai Collector Shop is starting to receive reservations and preorders for this starting from 24th of December 2010. It will be scheduled to be shipped out in May 2011. It will cost about 3,675yen(Tax included). So, if you want to grab it, do make your reservations now with the help of your favorite and most trustful middleman services. ^_^

Source: Bandai Collector Shop