RED LANDER
Red Lander is a prominent SD Gundam protagonist from the Gundlander series, inspired by the PF-78-3 Perfect Gundam III 'Red Warrior'. Serving as a top student under Sacred Knight Psycho Lander, he embarks on a quest across the continent of Formualand to defeat evil beasts and awaken the Dragon Guardian.
Cronologia
Biografia
Red Lander (Metal Fighter Red Lander) is a primary protagonist in the SD Gundam universe, leading the story of Gundlander III: Dragon Guardian (1992). Set on the continent of Formualand 50 years prior to Gundlander: Holy Sword of Demonic Sealing, he serves as the top student of Sacred Knight Psycho Lander.
When Dragon Queen Vigna Ghina is stricken by evil sorcery and summons realm-destroying beasts, Red Lander is sent to investigate the threat and restore peace alongside fellow knights Spark Lander and Tornado Lander.
Throughout his journey, Red Lander travels across Formualand to collect the six sacred relics of the Formual clan. His primary mission is to break the dark curse affecting Queen Vigna Ghina, eliminate the evil forces plaguing the land, and awaken the legendary Dragon Guardian. Later, in SD Gundam Gundlander IV: Revival of the Star Road, he fights as part of the Star Road heroes alongside his brothers to battle the final antagonist, Gran Zam.
Storia
Red Lander's origins trace back to the ancient continent of Formualand, half a century before the events of the Holy Sword of Demonic Sealing saga.
Trained under the guidance of Sacred Knight Psycho Lander, Red Lander honed his skills to become a master knight.
When dark sorcery corrupted Dragon Queen Vigna Ghina, unleashing monstrous beasts across Formualand, Sacred Knight Psycho Lander entrusted Red Lander with the critical duty of investigating the crisis. Embarking on this peril-filled quest, Red Lander set out into the world alongside his trusted allies, Spark Lander and Tornado Lander, to gather the Formual clan's six sacred relics and save their world from total destruction.
I PEZZI DI RED LANDER
Apparizioni
• Gundlander III: Dragon Guardian Manga (1992–1993) Serialized in Deluxe Comic BonBon; details Red Lander's quest across Formualand to collect six sacred relics. • Bandai SD Gundam Carddass: Gundlander III Series (1992) Introduced Red Lander's initial Metal Fighter and God Fighter forms in card vending machines. • Original Gundlander Gashapon / Gankeshi Line (1992–1993) Bandai PVC figure series featuring snap-on armor to recreate the Ryukishin fusion. • SD Gundam Gundlander IV: Revival of the Star Road Manga (1993) Serialized in Comic BonBon Special; features Red Lander fighting alongside his brothers against Gran Zam.
• Bandai SD Gundam Carddass: Gundlander IV Series (1993) Carddass set featuring Super God Fighter Red Lander and Red Lander's Three Brothers. • Gashapon Warrior NEXT 17 (2013) Bandai capsule toy release featuring God Fighter Red Lander with translucent wings and articulation. • SD Gundam Complete Works / Archive Books (2019) Official Bandai Spirits art archive books featuring original lore artwork and setting materials. • SD Gundam Kougyokubuso: God Fighter Red Lander (2021) Banpresto display statue sculpted by Toshinao Miyauchi, featuring shield and gun. • SD Gundam Kougyokubuso: God Fighter Red Lander [CONTINUE] (2022) Updated Banpresto display statue variant featuring a giant sword and expanded wings.
Relazioni
• Sacred Knight Psycho Lander Master and mentor who dispatched Red Lander on his quest to save Formualand. • Spark Lander Fellow knight student who accompanied Red Lander on his mission. • Tornado Lander Fellow knight student and companion on the quest across Formualand.
• Dragon Queen Vigna Ghina Ruler of Formualand whose magical curse triggered the realm's crisis. • Ryukishin Red Gundragon (I, II, III) Partner dragon unit that combines with Red Lander to achieve evolved God Fighter forms. • Red Lander's Three Brothers Brothers and key allies who join Red Lander as part of the Star Road heroes. • Gran Zam Final antagonist in Gundlander IV whom Red Lander and his allies fight to defeat.
Evoluzione
Red Lander is renowned for his progressive transformations, driven by armor-combining gimmicks with his partner dragon units. He begins his journey as Metal Fighter Red Lander, his base knight form equipped for standard combat. When combining with his partner beast, Ryukishin Red Gundragon, he ascends to God Fighter Red Lander.
As the conflict escalates, he receives an upgraded combat form known as Metal Fighter Red Lander II. Combining this upgraded state with Ryukishin Red Gundragon II results in Platinum God Fighter Red Lander. His ultimate form, Super God Fighter Red Lander, represents the peak of his evolution, achieved by fusing Red Lander II with Ryukishin Red Gundragon III.
Da Collezione
Red Lander holds a distinct place in SD Gundam collecting due to the relative scarcity of Gundlander merchandise compared to Knight Gundam or Musha Gundam lines. Collectibles began in 1992 with Bandai's original Gankeshi Gashapon PVC figures, which featured plastic snap-on armor allowing fans to recreate his dragon fusions. Bandai also released corresponding Carddass card series in 1992 and 1993, which have seen modern foil reprints in Premium Bandai Carddass collector box sets. Modern figure releases have revived interest in the character.
In December 2013, Bandai released God Fighter Red Lander in Gashapon Warrior NEXT Part 17 as a large capsule item with translucent wings and metallic accents. More recently, Banpresto and Bandai Spirits released non-articulated static display statues in the SD Gundam Kougyokubuso line, sculpted by Toshinao Miyauchi. The standard release debuted in September/October 2021 with a shield and gun, followed by the [CONTINUE] variant in February 2022 featuring a giant sword and expanded wing posture. Due to their limited availability, Red Lander figures remain highly sought-after items on the global secondary market.
