1d ago
Premium Bandai opened reservations on July 31 at 11:00 for six Gunpla kits scheduled to ship in October 2026. The lineup spans multiple Gundam series and scales, with prices ranging from 2,090 to 5,500 yen. From "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Gekko," the HG 1/144 Ortlinde returns with new molding for its outer armor and Valkyria Double Blade armament. The HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial Permet Score Six, from "The Witch from Mercury," reproduces the blue-glowing chest shell unit with in-mold molding. The HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Anavata, from the side story "Vanadis Heart," includes the lightning blade-type Gund-bit "Narukami." The SD lineup features the Tenrei Gundam Musha Reissue Kira Gane Ver. with in-mold Kira Gane parts, and the LEGENDBB Hikoboshi Taishogun with plating and clear lamé. The MG 1/100 Gundam AGE-1 2nd Unit, from "AGE UNKNOWN SOLDIERS," includes a new marking seal designed by Kanetake Ebikawa. All six kits are scheduled for October 2026 shipment.
Jul 17
Bandai Spirits released the interim results for the Premium Bandai Gunpla General Election 2026 on July 15. The MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force α Ver.) took first place, followed by the MG 1/100 Gundam Heavy Arms Custom EW and MG 1/100 ν Gundam HWS Ver.Ka. The top kit also won last year's election and saw a re-release pre-order on the same day that sold out immediately. Voting continues until July 23, with final results on July 30.
Jul 16
Bandai Spirits released the interim results for the Pre-Ban Gunpla General Election 2026, with the MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force α Ver.) taking first place for the second consecutive year. The kit was re-released on Premium Bandai the same day and sold out instantly. Voting runs until July 23, with final results on July 30.
Jun 18
Bandai Spirits will release the METAL ROBOT魂 (Ka signature) Ex-S Gundam [Re:Coordinate] on June 20, 2026. The figure is a renewed version of the mobile suit from the novel and model magazine project "Gundam Sentinel," which is set between Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam. The figure features refreshed coloring with two shades of blue for the splitter camouflage, and includes a new interchangeable head part with red eyes representing the activation of the A.L.I.C.E. system. Accessories include a beam smart gun, beam sabers, and incom units that can be displayed in an expanded state. The figure stands approximately 150mm tall and uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials. It is priced at 26,400 yen (tax included) and will be sold as a general retail product. Separately, pre-orders for the METAL ROBOT魂 Prototype Asshimar TR-3 [Kehaar] Space Type from ADVANCE OF Z: Under the Flag of Titans opened on June 19 at Premium Bandai, priced at 29,700 yen with a November 2026 shipping date.