Premium Bandai Lists Char Aznable's Sunglasses With Gihren Zabi Print Variant
The commercial release of a prop from a single 1979 episode, including a joke variant, shows Premium Bandai's continued mining of Gundam's deep catalog for high-priced collectibles.
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Premium Bandai began accepting reservations on July 8 for three items based on Char Aznable's sunglasses from Mobile Suit Gundam episode 12. The regular version reproduces the prop faithfully, while a Gihren Zabi Print Ver. has Gihren Zabi's face printed on the lenses. A glasses stand featuring a scene cut from the episode is also available. Reservations run until December 31, with shipping in January 2027.
Premium Bandai has opened reservations for three items based on Char Aznable's sunglasses from Mobile Suit Gundam episode 12. The lineup includes a standard reproduction, a variant with Gihren Zabi printed on the lenses, and a display stand. Orders are open until December 31, with delivery scheduled for January 2027.
- Mobile Suit Gundam Char Aznable's Sunglasses (Gihren Zabi Print Ver.): 16,500 yen; Gihren Zabi printed on the lenses
- Mobile Suit Gundam Char Aznable's Sunglasses: 15,400 yen; standard version with Char's personal mark and text
- Mobile Suit Gundam Char Aznable's Glasses Stand: 3,300 yen; design uses a scene cut from the episode
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