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Bandai product launches and events June‑August 2026

Overview

In June 2026 Premium Bandai opened a series of reservations for re‑issued Gunpla kits, including the MG 1/100 Jim II Semi‑Striker, HG 1/144 Sandrock Kai EW, and multiple 1/144 Witch‑from‑Mercury kits, as well as anniversary LBX Hyper Function models. The same period saw the launch of new gashapon capsule lines featuring Pokémon, Sanrio, and Gundam characters, followed in August by the “Mejiri Accessory” series that added official Nippon Professional Baseball mascots and additional Gundam figures.

Bandai also introduced snack‑style Gundam collectibles (SD Gundam Generation Eternal Snack 02) and head‑only gashapon accessories, while high‑density FW GUNDAM CONVERGE figurines and a limited‑edition RX‑78‑2 prize model entered pre‑order. Merchandise expansions included San‑X apparel, multiple Gundam ZZ chibi plush sets, an Asshimar TR‑3 “Kihar” model, and a new sunglasses collaboration sold through STRICT‑G stores.

July brought further T‑shirt releases – brush‑stroke ZZ designs, retro‑style RX‑78‑2 soft‑figures, and a World Gundam Election 2025 apparel line – alongside the MG Blaze Zaku Phantom re‑release and the launch of the Gunpla Election 2026 voting campaign. Shipments for these items are scheduled from August 2026 through early 2027, continuing Bandai’s intensive mid‑year product rollout.

Entities

Gundam · Bandai · Nippon Professional Baseball mascots

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai to Re‑Release Pro Baseball Mascot and Gundam ‘Mejiri Accessory’ Gashapon in August

    Bandai will re‑release its “Mejiri Accessory” gashapon in August, first with all 12 NPB team mascots and later with five Gundam characters, each priced at ¥400 and featuring attachable crab‑can parts.

  2. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Bandai rolls out new Gundam ZZ T‑shirts and other themed merchandise

    Bandai launches multiple Gundam‑themed products—including ZZ T‑shirts, a retro RX‑78‑2 figure, World Election merch, CAPSULE INDEX figurines and a Shā‑Mount Fuji T‑shirt—with reservations starting July 2026 and

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bandai rolls out new Kamen Rider and Sanrio gashapon series in Japan

    Bandai will release two new gashapon lines in Japan’s fourth week of July: a ¥400 Kamen Rider set featuring four anniversary riders, and a ¥300 Sanrio set with seven character charms.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai releases Gundam‑embroidery T‑shirts and limited‑edition local pins in Japan

    Bandai’s STRICT‑G shop opened pre‑orders for three fully embroidered Gundam T‑shirts (¥8,800) and announced six region‑themed Gundam pins (¥990) limited to specific Japanese stores.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bandai launches limited‑edition Dragon Ball and Gundam collectibles in Japan

    Bandai opens lottery sales for limited‑edition Dragon Ball card set, Dragon Ball Z prize figure, and a Gundam model kit in Japan, all slated for release in July‑August.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai releases new gacha collections for Crayon Shin‑chan movie and Ranma 1/2

    Bandai will launch a Crayon Shin‑chan movie mouse‑seat gashapon set (8 items, ¥500) in early July, and open reservations for a Ranma 1/2 accessory gashapon series (6 items, ¥400) from 15 July.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bandai rolls out new Pokemon and Baki capsule gashapon lines in Japan

    Bandai will release two gashapon series in Japan in the third week of July: the 6‑design Pokemon Capsule Water Dome at ¥400 and the 4‑figure Baki “Suwarase Tai!!” set at ¥500, allowing collectors to recreate an

  8. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Premium Bandai releases limited‑edition Kamen Rider and Gundam anime watches

    Premium Bandai pre‑orders a ¥25,300 Kamen Rider Den‑O sand‑themed watch (Oct 2026) and ¥17,600 Gundam Zeon‑army pocket watches (Jan 2027).

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bandai launches Gashapon official stores in Fuji City and Yokohama on July 10

    Bandai opens two Gashapon official shops on 10 July 2026—one in Fuji City (250 slots) and another in Yokohama’s Tressa (400 slots)—featuring all new capsule‑toy releases and in‑store experiences.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Premium Bandai launches new Gundam model kit pre‑orders

    Premium Bandai opens pre‑orders on July 10 for new Gundam Barbatos expansion kits, SDW HEROES DX set, and GGGP 2026 event merchandise, priced ¥3,850–¥5,720 with shipments late 2026‑early 2027.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gundam X 30th Anniversary event held at Lalaport Fukuoka

    Bandai Namco will host a Gundam X 30th‑anniversary event on 1 Aug 2026 at Lalaport Fukuoka, featuring a special screening, talk show with the lead voice actors and a free stamp rally.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai Spirits launches Gundam pop‑up in Aomori as Gundam Base opens in London

    Bandai Spirits runs a limited‑time Gundam pop‑up in Aomori, Japan (July 30‑Aug 16) with exclusive models, while a new official Gundam Base store opened in London on July 3, drawing long queues.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Premium Bandai opens limited Gundam model kit sales in Japan

    Premium Bandai launches a limited lottery for the HG Hanbraavi Gundam kit (¥2,860) ending July 6, and reopens reservations for three other Gundam kits, with shipments slated for August–November 2026.

  14. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai to Reissue Z Gundam Fo u Murasame Figure in 2026

    Bandai will re‑release the 19 cm Z Gundam Fo u Murasame figure for ¥19,800, reservable from 2 July 2026 with shipping in December, drawing strong fan praise.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai rolls out MG Blaze Zaku Phantom re‑release and launches Gunpla Election 2026

    Bandai will re‑release the MG 1/100 Blaze Zaku Phantom with new decals in Nov 2026 and launch the Gunpla Election 2026 on 1 July, letting fans vote for the top model kit.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    BANDAI SPIRITS rolls out several new Gundam model kits in Japan

    BANDAI SPIRITS will release a Mazinger Z re‑issue, a new HG CE G‑Fu Ignited kit, Apex Legends‑themed RG models, and a transformable MG Great Geong in Japan between July 2026 and December 2026.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Bandai launches three new Gundam figures and accessories in Japan

    Bandai releases three Gundam products in Japan: Unicorn Gundam Renewal and Mighty Strike Freedom figures (¥4,400 each) on 27 June, and Aslan Zala sunglasses (¥22,000) on 4 July.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Bandai launches June 25 reservations for new Gundam capsule toys and model kits in Japan

    Bandai opens June 25 reservations for new Gundam capsule toys and re‑released 1/144 model kits, with limited stock and shipments set for late 2026.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai unveils new Gundam ZZ Chibi plush and Asshimar TR‑3 model for 2026 launch

    Bandai’s Premium Bandai shop will release a Gundam ZZ Chibi plush line (¥2,200, shipping Oct 2026) and an Asshimar TR‑3 model (¥29,700, shipping Nov 2026) for collectors.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japan's Don Quijote and Bandai unveil new character merchandise

    Don Quijote/Apita launch San‑X apparel on June 27, while Bandai opens pre‑orders for Gundam ZZ chibi plush mascots, shipping in October.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai announces new Gundam figure series: 55mm CONVERGE set and 28cm RX‑78‑2 prize model

    Bandai will release a 55 mm six‑model GUNDAM CONVERGE #30 set in Oct 2026 and a 28 cm RX‑78‑2 “Limited Mechanical Breakthrough” prize figure from June 23, 2026.

  22. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bandai releases new Gundam snack series and head‑only gasha collectibles in Japan

    Bandai starts reservations for a new Gundam snack box (32 seal designs) and a head‑only gasha series (six figures) in Japan, both shipping in October 2026.

  23. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bandai launches new Pokemon, Sanrio and Gundam gashapon lines in Japan

    Bandai will release three new gashapon series—Pokemon evolutions, Sanrio snack‑themed mascots, and Gundam model kits—in Japan in the fourth week of June 2026, priced between ¥300 and ¥500 each.

  24. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Gundam Universe announces 2026 releases of Freedom Gundam and Char’s Zaku models

    Gundam Universe will release renewal Freedom Gundam and Char’s Zaku model kits in Oct 2026 for ¥4,400, with reservations opening June 1.

  25. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Bandai announces June 2026 re‑release of Gundam and LBX model kits

    Bandai will take reservations on 17 June 2026 for reissued Gundam model kits and Hyper Function LBX kits, marking the LBX 15th anniversary, with shipments scheduled later in 2026.

  26. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Premium Bandai launches re‑issues of two Gundam model kits for 2026

    Premium Bandai opens reservations for two Jim II Semi‑Striker kits (MG 1/100, HG 1/144) on 15 June and runs a lottery for the HG 1/144 Sandrock Kai EW, all slated for 2026 shipment.

Sources

animeanime.jp · animebox.jp · cho-animedia.jp · fuji-fujinomiya.goguynet.jp · gamebiz.jp · gamespark.jp · globalnation.inquirer.net · inside-games.jp · magmix.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · news.denfaminicogamer.jp · s.animeanime.jp · s.gamespark.jp · s.inside-games.jp · seoulspa.vn