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Japanese anime hobby and model kit releases

Overview

Major Japanese manufacturers continue to expand their hobby and collectible offerings. Bandai has recently expanded its Gundam-themed merchandise through Premium Bandai, introducing Char Aznable-themed ICID card cases and Zaku-inspired cushions. For high-end collectors, a third round of lottery sales is underway for the METAL ROBOT Soul (Ka signature) Reinforced ZZ Gundam, a 40th-anniversary figure priced at 26,400 yen.

In the Gunpla sector, new pre-orders include the HG 1/144 Guff Ignited Custom, based on ‘Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO’, scheduled for April 2027. The HG Infinite Justice Gundam & Booster Unit is slated for February 2027. Bandai Spirits also announced the HG 1/144 Gundam Vasago, featuring extending Strike Claws, with a release set for October 31, 2026. Further updates include the METAL ROBOT Soul Infinite Justice Gundam (SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.), which features a redesigned head and the ‘Hayato no Tate’ shield, priced at 19,800 yen and scheduled for January 2027.

Apparel collaborations via STRICT-G have expanded to include CWU-36P style flight jackets inspired by the Earth Federation Forces and Zeon, with general sales starting late October 2026. Meanwhile, DMM Hobby continues to highlight items such as the HGCE 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Heine Westenfuhl Custom) and Dragon Quest Metallic Monsters Gallery figures, while Square Enix maintains its Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary Collection of gallery cards.

Entities

Premium Bandai · Bandai · STRICT-G · Gundam · Mobile Suit Gundam

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai announces new Gundam model kits

    Bandai is expanding its Gundam lineup with the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Infinite Justice Gundam (SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.) and the HGAC Wing Gundam Zero model kit.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Bandai Spirits announces new Gundam plastic models

    Bandai Spirits has announced new HG Gundam plastic models, including the Gundam Vasago from Gundam X, set for release in late October 2026.

  3. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bandai Spirits announces Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver. figures

    Bandai Spirits is releasing new METAL ROBOT Soul figures of the Infinite Justice and Strike Freedom Gundams, based on the SEED FREEDOM ZERO movie, with releases scheduled for January 2027.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Gundam and gaming hobby merchandise see new releases and restocks

    Hobby retailers announce new pre-orders and restocks for Gundam model kits, Dragon Quest figures, and Final Fantasy anniversary merchandise.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bandai Namco announces new Gundam-themed merchandise

    Bandai Namco is launching new Mobile Suit Gundam merchandise, including military-style flight jackets and a new HG Infinite Justice Gundam model kit.

  6. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bandai announces new Gundam merchandise and model kits

    Bandai is releasing various Gundam-themed products via Premium Bandai, including Char Aznable card cases, Zaku cushions, commemorative ZZ Gundam figures, and new Gundam SEED model kits.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Premium Bandai announces new Gundam and Super Robot Wars merchandise

    Premium Bandai announced various anime merchandise releases, including Gundam-themed apparel, Gunpla re-releases, and high-end Super Robot Wars model kits.

  8. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Gundam franchise announces new apparel, bags, and construction toys

    Bandai announces new Gundam-themed merchandise, including master-piece collaboration bags, STRICT-G street apparel, and Gundam Miximaze construction toys.

  9. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Bandai and Bandai Namco announce new merchandise and game updates

    Bandai and Bandai Namco are releasing new merchandise and game updates, including a Gundam x hololive production apparel collaboration and new figure lines for Kinnikuman, Dragon Ball, and Kamen Rider.

  10. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Bandai announces new Dragon Ball accessories and Gundam model kits

    Bandai announces new Dragon Ball Gashapon accessories and various Gundam model kits, including new RG, HG, and MG releases scheduled for September.

Sources

animeanime.jp · appbank.net · ascii.jp · cho-animedia.jp · dealtikka.com · inside-games.jp · itakon.it · jugem.jp · magmix.jp · news.mynavi.jp · prtimes.jp

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