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Gundam Assemble ST01 or DX01: which battle do you want to play?
Choose Gundam Assemble Starter Set 01 (ST01) for a three-on-three game with suits from several Gundam series. Choose Deluxe Set 01 (DX01) if the draw is a five-on-five battle with ships from the original Mobile Suit Gundam. DX01 supplies its own game materials and a different roster, so it can be a first purchase or a later one. Bandai Spirits’ set comparison and unit lists
What changes when you open DX01?
ST01 gives you six miniatures and one map. Wing Gundam Zero EW and Gundam Epyon share the box with Barbatos Lupus Rex, Vidar, RX-78-2 Gundam and Char’s Zaku II. It suits a pair of players who follow different shows and want familiar models on each side. Starter Set 01 contents
DX01 has 13 miniatures and two maps. Alongside mobile suits such as Guncannon and Zeong, the roster includes the Federation ship White Base and the Zeon ship Musai. That changes the character of the project before you even play. You are building a battlefield with ships and supporting units as well as headline mobile suits. Toy Snowman’s contents list also includes the handbook, dice, terrain and quick-reference sheets. Deluxe Set 01 contents
How do I choose for a first game night?
If you want a short build list and enough models for two starter sides, six is a manageable target to divide between two builders. If White Base is the model you would open first, take the deluxe set seriously on its own terms. Check the space available for the maps and allow for a larger build project. Bandai describes its larger five-on-five experience as roughly two to three hours of play. Leave assembly time outside that estimate.
Does owning ST01 make DX01 redundant?
Look at the pieces you want to put on the table. ST01 already covers the shared equipment for its introductory game. The case for DX01 is the ships, roster and bigger scenarios. If all you want is another trio of mobile suits to use with the starter, compare the EX01 and EX02 expansion packs.
Can I field all 13 models at once?
The number on the contents list tells you how many models you can build. The scenario governs what goes into that battle. If you are planning a game around a particular ship, check the DX01 listing for the set you will need.