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Bandai Gundam model re‑release campaign

Entities: Premium Bandai · MG Ex‑S Gundam · Gundam Card Game · MG 1/100 Ex‑S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force α Ver.) · RX‑78‑2 Gundam Ver 2.0

Overview

After launching the RG Selected Re‑sale Project on July 27 and announcing the MG 1/100 Heavy Arms EW order‑production run on July 30, Bandai expanded its limited‑edition Gundam offerings. From July 31 to August 16 Premium Bandai members can enter a second draw for the Gundam Card Game 1st Anniversary Set (¥15,400), with a third draw slated for all members. The same period opened reservations for a retro‑style soft‑vinyl RX‑78‑2 Gundam figure (¥18,700), slated to ship in November 2026. BANDAI SPIRITS also announced a November 2026 re‑release of the Robot Soul RX‑178 Gundam Mk‑II (AEUG spec) at ¥9,350. The 2026 Gunpla election results confirmed the MG 1/100 Ex‑S Gundam in first place and the Heavy Arms EW in second, prompting the order‑production window from July 31 to August 7 and confirming shipments for June 2027. Community reaction highlights strong demand for these fan‑selected, limited‑quantity kits and collectibles.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Bandai rolls out new Gundam collectibles and announces Gunpla election winners

    Bandai launches limited draws for a Gundam Card Game set, a retro soft‑vinyl RX‑78‑2, and a Robot Soul Mk‑II kit, while the Gunpla 2026 poll crowns Ex‑S Gundam first and orders production for Heavy Arms EW.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bandai launches weekly RG Gundam model lottery re‑sale in Japan

    Bandai's Premium Bandai store starts a weekly RG Gundam model lottery in Japan, with new kits each Monday, entry until Aug 3 and winners announced Aug 24; includes the RX‑78‑2 Ver 2.0 and a Zaku II kit.

Sources

animeanime.jp · cho-animedia.jp · inside-games.jp · magmix.jp · news.denfaminicogamer.jp · s.animeanime.jp · s.inside-games.jp · seoulspa.vn

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