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- The kit uses standard molded colors for easier painting. · 2026-07-12
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- mentioned as a PS1 classic available digitally in Japan · 2026-07-07
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3d ago
Kotobukiya's V.I. Series 1/72 Crest CR-C75U2 Delta Ver. from ARMORED CORE 3 is back in production and open for preorders on Rakuten Books. The kit is the fourth entry in the line's reprint project and represents the quadruped unit piloted by the Raven Scylla. It packs shoulder chain guns and a weapon-arm machine gun, and its independently poseable legs allow in-game poses. Reference price is 9,900 yen, listed at 8,143 yen with tax.
6d ago
Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for a plastic model kit of the Mirage C02-URANUS, the unit that appeared in the opening movie of Armored Core 3. The kit is the fifth entry in the revival production project for Kotobukiya's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series. It is a new mold product: new molds were cut for the revival, and some part separation and runner layout were revised. Kotobukiya says part strength is higher than the model released at the time. The kit is 1/72 scale, stands about 160mm tall, and includes the H01-WASP head, C02-URANUS core, A05-LANGUR arms, LH10-JAGUAR2 legs, WR05L-SHADE laser rifle, CR-WL69LB laser blade, WB11M-HYDRA multi missile, E08BM-REMORA extension, and two hand types. It is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in March 2027. Orders placed by November 17 guarantee acquisition; after that, orders close once the upper limit is reached. The Kotobukiya Shop adds an additional head unit as a bonus.
Oct 5
Kotobukiya is taking preorders for a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the Crest CR-C75U2 Delta Ver., a quad-legged unit from the game Armored Core 3. The kit is the fourth entry in the revival production project of the Variable Infinity Series. It has a total height of about 160mm and is priced at 9,900 yen including tax. The preorder deadline is October 27, and the release is set for February 2027. The design includes shoulder chain guns (CR-WB69CG) on both shoulders and weapon-arm machine guns (CR-WA69MG), armaments that the product description says deliver overwhelming firepower in close combat. Each of the four CR-LF93A2 legs moves independently, a feature intended to reproduce the movement seen in the game. A Kotobukiya Shop limited bonus adds an additional armament parts set. Preordering by the deadline guarantees the kit.
Sep 19
Bandai's candy division is releasing ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON Assembly Collection Vol.01 on September 21, 2026, priced at 1,650 yen tax included. Each box holds one painted PVC mascot with a ball chain and one piece of soda flavor gum. The four types are LOADER 4, Nightfall, Steel Haze, and Milk Tooth, and parts can be swapped to recreate the game's Assembly system.
Sep 10
TORCH TORCH will sell five new T-shirts at Tokyo Game Show 2026 ahead of general release. The designs come from Elden Ring Nightreign, Elden Ring and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The five characters are Lady, Libra the Night Demon, the Pursuer, Zolayus the Summoner and G5 Iguazu. Lady's shirt uses new art by painter Kaoru Aoki, and Libra's new art is by illustrator Pisha.
Sep 1
Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. plastic model, the third entry in the company's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series reissue production project. The kit recreates the Crest-frame AC that appeared in the opening movie of FromSoftware's Armored Core 3, adapted for mid-to-close-range combat and equipped with a high-capacity machine gun, a laser blade, a multi-missile launcher, and a high-power grenade launcher.
The reissue uses new molds created specifically for the project. Kotobukiya says the kit maintains compatibility with the common standards within the series while updating some part divisions and runner layouts, and that part strength has been improved compared to the original release.
The kit is 1/72 scale and stands about 160mm tall. It includes the head CR-H97XS-EYE, core CR-C75U2, arms CR-A71S2, legs CR-LH80S2, machine gun WR04M-PIXIE2, laser blade CR-WL69LB, small missile WB04M-NYMPHE2, grenade launcher CR-WB78GL, extension CR-E90AM2, and two types of hand parts. The Kotobukiya Shop offers an exclusive bonus of additional weapon parts.
The price is 9,900 yen including tax, with release scheduled for January 2027. Reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed; after that, orders close when the limit is reached.
Aug 29
Bandai Spirits is adding Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon to its 30 Minutes Missions plastic model line. The Dual Nature unit piloted by V.IV Pater and a weapon set with large armaments are scheduled for February 2027 release, priced at 5,280 yen and 1,925 yen respectively.
Aug 21
At the 15th 30 MINUTES LABEL New Product Presentation streamed on August 21, 2026, BANDAI SPIRITS announced new 30 MINUTES MISSIONS plastic model kits. Reveals included Spinatia (Beast Spec), Altrefine, Iglite (High Mobility Type), Option Parts Set 25, Tech Proto Elite (Base Defense Spec), and an ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON Dual Nature kit plus Weapon Set 09, with releases spanning January to March 2027.
Aug 19
Dengeki Hobby Web interviewed Bandai Candy Division developers Keisuke Iida and Yohei Nagasawa about the SMP Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon AAP07: Balteus model kit. The pair discussed how the project began, why Balteus was chosen as the first unit, and the challenges of building a large-scale model with a 156-tube missile launcher.
Aug 8
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing the 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kit of the Steel Haze AC from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The kit uses the series' common structure for head, core, arms, and legs, allowing assembly like in the game. It includes 3mm joints, a replacement part for the Vvc-774LS, and a weapon hanger. AmiAmi is taking orders for the August 2026 shipment at 2,880 yen.
Jul 12
Kotobukiya is accepting reservations for the Lineark White Glint & V.O.B Set, a plastic model kit of the White Glint from Armored Core 4. Based on a previous Movie Color version, the kit uses standard molded colors for easier painting. Reservations close July 14, with a January 2027 release at 12,100 yen.
Jul 7
In response to Sony's announcement that physical disc support for PlayStation will end in 2028, a foreign gamer writes an op-ed tribute to classic PS1 games. He highlights titles available digitally in Japan, including Wipeout, G-POLICE, Armored Core, Rakugaki Showtime, and Bushido Blade, sharing personal memories and noting the impending end of digital purchase services for PS Archives.
Jul 1
Premium Bandai is now accepting pre-orders for the SMP Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon AAP07: Balteus model kit. Priced at 49,940 yen, the kit includes weapon parts for recreating the 156-tube missile and variable ultra-high temperature burner, and ships in April 2027.
Jun 27
Bandai Candy Division's SMP brand announced the commercialization of the AAP07: BALTEUS unmanned special aircraft from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The kit measures roughly 450mm long and includes a 156-missile launcher. Pre-orders open June 27, 2026, for 49,940 yen, with release scheduled for April 2027.
Jun 13
Bandai Spirits is releasing a plastic model kit of the Arquebus AC VP-40S from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon as part of its 30 Minutes Missions (30MM) series. The kit goes on sale June 13, 2026, for 2,530 yen. It features a common structure for head, core, arms, and legs that allows part swapping similar to the game's assembly system. The set includes the VP-66LH handheld weapon, and shoulder and left-hand weapons use 3mm joints for compatibility with other 30MM Armored Core VI kits. The same day also sees the release of Weapon Set 07, which includes close-combat chainsaw weapons: WB-0000 BAD COOK, WB-0010 DOUBLE TROUBLE, BML-G2/P19SPL-12, and SB-033M MORLEY, priced at 1,650 yen. Both products are non-scale plastic model kits from Bandai Spirits.
May 28
Bandai Spirits announced two new 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kits based on Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The RaD CC-3000 WRECKER Circus, piloted by Chatty Stick, will release in November 2026 for 4,180 yen. A separate Weapon Set 08, including a pulse shield and other armaments, will release the same month for 2,035 yen.