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Japanese anime and hobby merchandise releases

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In August 2026, Bandai Spirits announced several anime-themed prize figures, including the ‘Relax time’ series from ‘Uma Musume Cinderella Girls’ and various ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ items such as a chest-sensor light and a Zeong head-shaped speaker. Following these announcements, manufacturers detailed several high-end collectibles for late 2026 and 2027. Bandai Spirits unveiled the ‘METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (E.U.G. Type)’, a 310mm tall premium model featuring armor expansion and a ‘High Mobility Combat Mode’, scheduled for January 2027. Additionally, Bandai Spirits will re-release the ‘METAL ROBOT魂 Nu Gundam’ in March 2027, which will include a newly announced HWS (Heavy Weapon System) option part set. The ‘METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> ν Gundam HWS & Display Parts Set’ is also intended to enhance existing figures, with pre-orders for the base ν Gundam figure set to begin in September 2026. Further details regarding the ‘Exceed Model Trinity RX-78-2 Gundam’ Gashapon series specify that the capsule-less line allows users to combine three components—an exterior, an internal structure, and a core fighter cockpit—into a 20cm bust-up display piece. While a standard capsule version is priced at 1,500 yen, Gashapon Online has ~~announced a second round of pre-orders~~ opened second-round reservations for the ‘Exceed Model Trinity RX-78-2 Gundam Cable + Light Unit ~~Set’.~~ Set.’ This online version, priced at 1,850 yen, includes specialized light units for the head, cockpit, and cables. ~~Pre-orders for this set~~ Reservations are ~~scheduled from September 7 to~~ open until October 15, 2026, with shipments expected in late December 2026. These high-end Gashapon products have sparked fan discussion; while some collectors have successfully completed the set, others have expressed frustration regarding the difficulty of obtaining all necessary components due to the randomness of the distribution. New Gundam-themed merchandise includes the Ichiban Kuji ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Century Saga 2’, scheduled for release on October 3, 2026. This lineup features an RX-78-2 Gundam bust with clear parts, a Masterlise figure of Amuro Ray, and a Heritage Box containing items such as Kou Uraki’s ID card, alongside various magnets, charms, and acrylic stands.

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