Bandai announces new Gundam merchandise and model kits

Bandai is expanding its lineup of Gundam-themed merchandise through its Premium Bandai online store, featuring various collectibles ranging from lifestyle items to high-end figures.

New product offerings include Char Aznable-themed ICID card cases in crimson and black, as well as Zaku-inspired head and arm cushions. For collectors, a third round of lottery sales is underway for the METAL ROBOT魂 (Ka signature) Reinforced ZZ Gundam, a 40th-anniversary commemorative figure priced at 26,400 yen.

Additionally, Bandai Hobby has announced pre-orders for the HG 1/144 Guff Ignited Custom model kit, based on the upcoming film ‘Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO’. The kit features mechanical gimmicks such as a rotating shield gatling and is scheduled for release in April 2027.