Apex Legends Gunpla Collaboration Launches at Gundam Base Stores July 25
This is the first time Apex Legends characters have been directly referenced in official Gunpla color schemes, bridging two distinct fanbases through a limited retail channel.
Reporting from 2 sources: Game Spark, Inside.
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between the online shooter Apex Legends and three Real Grade Gunpla kits, which will be sold exclusively at Gundam Base stores and GUNDAM SIDE-F starting July 25. The lineup includes the RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam -Apex Legends Crypto Ver.-, priced at 4,400 yen; the RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero EW -Apex Legends Valkyrie Ver.-, also 4,400 yen; and the RG 1/144 Gundam Epion -Apex Legends Alter Ver.-, priced at 5,500 yen. Each kit features a color scheme inspired by an Apex Legends character: the Freedom Gundam uses white, yellow-green, and black for Crypto; the Wing Gundam Zero uses black and orange for Valkyrie; and the Gundam Epion uses light blue and black for Alter. All three kits include original Apex Legends marking stickers and come in full-color packaging. The collaboration was announced on July 1 and the kits will be available at physical Gundam Base locations and GUNDAM SIDE-F.
Bandai Spirits revealed three Real Grade Gunpla kits themed after Apex Legends characters, each tied to a specific mobile suit from the Gundam franchise. The Freedom Gundam takes its white, yellow-green, and black palette from Crypto; the Wing Gundam Zero Endless Waltz version uses black and orange for Valkyrie; and the Gundam Epion adopts light blue and black for Alter. All three kits are Real Grade 1/144 scale, include original Apex Legends marking stickers, and ship in full-color packaging. The collaboration was announced on July 1 and goes on sale July 25 at Gundam Base stores and GUNDAM SIDE-F. Prices range from 4,400 yen to 5,500 yen. Bandai Spirits directed customers to the official THE GUNDAM BASE X account for further details.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.