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METAL BUILD ハイパー・メガ・バズーカ・ランチャー
METAL BUILD releases and accessories are moving through Premium Bandai mostly by lottery, with several items shipping between December 2026 and April 2027. The line's recent announcements concentrate on Gundam SEED, G Gundam, and Hi-nu Gundam add-ons.
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Sep 24
The METAL BUILD line's recent run is dominated by lottery sales on Premium Bandai rather than open preorders. The METAL BUILD METEOR from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED opened a third lottery round on August 7, 2026, with applications running to September 27, 2026, winners due in late September, and shipping set for April 2027 at 88,000 yen including tax. The item is supervised by Shigeta Satoshi, chief mechanical designer for the Gundam SEED series, and was made by the same team behind the METAL BUILD Gundam SEED line.
Earlier in the summer, Bandai put multiple METAL BUILD items into premium channels at once. The Hi-nu Gundam HWS Option Set ran a second lottery in mid July at 19,800 yen for December 2026 shipping, alongside a second lottery for the Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher [METAL BUILD EXPO] at 17,600 yen, also for December 2026. That launcher has been recolored to match the Hi-nu Gundam EXPO figure, and the HWS set fits both existing METAL BUILD Hi-nu Gundam releases. Both are separate from the figure bodies.
The line is also revisiting older Gundam SEED molds. The METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version released June 27, 2026 at 38,500 yen, a repackaging of the 2015 figure with added auxiliary supports and eight detachable DRAGOONs that can be displayed radially. A Strike Noir Gundam 20th MEMORIAL COLOR is taking preorders on Premium Bandai from September 25, 2026 at 16:00 for March 2027 shipment at 39,600 yen. God Gundam (Meikyo Shisui) is a TAMASHII NATION 2026 item sold by lottery to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS at Sky Stage or higher, priced at 39,600 yen for November 11, 2026 shipping, and developed with general director Yasuhiro Imagawa.
Key facts
- METAL BUILD METEOR third lottery application window
- August 7, 2026 at 11:00 JST through September 27, 2026 at 23:00 JST, winners announced late September 2026 ↗
- METAL BUILD METEOR price and shipping
- 88,000 yen including tax with free shipping; shipping scheduled for April 2027 ↗
- METAL BUILD METEOR supervisor
- Shigeta Satoshi, chief mechanical designer for the Gundam SEED series ↗
- Hi-nu Gundam HWS Option Set second lottery
- 19,800 yen including tax, applications to July 19 at 23:00 JST, winners late July, shipping December 2026 ↗
- Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher [METAL BUILD EXPO]
- 17,600 yen, ships December 2026, recolored to match the Hi-nu Gundam EXPO figure ↗
- Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version release
- June 27, 2026, 38,500 yen, repackaged 2015 release with added auxiliary supports ↗
- Strike Freedom DRAGOONs
- Eight detachable DRAGOONs displayable radially on dedicated base parts ↗
- God Gundam (Meikyo Shisui) lottery
- Applications from August 24, 2026 at noon, 39,600 yen, shipping November 11, 2026, open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS at Sky Stage or higher, limit one per person ↗
- Strike Noir Gundam 20th MEMORIAL COLOR preorder
- Premium Bandai from September 25, 2026 at 16:00, 39,600 yen including tax, shipping March 2027 ↗
Timeline
Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself
sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Announced
- figure (TAMASHII NATION 2026) · 2026-08-11
- Announced
- second lottery · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- Applications open August 24, 2026 at noon · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- price of 39,600 yen · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026 · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- figure stands about 180mm tall · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- includes accessories such as the Core Lander, God Slash effect parts, and a sun wheel effect part · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- gold coloring is applied across multiple shades, including on the fists and alloy joints · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- design was developed with Yasuhiro Imagawa · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- lottery is open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS at Sky Stage or higher, with a limit of one per person · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- made of ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials, and is intended for ages 15 and up · 2026-08-11
- Noted
- transforms between two modes · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- costs 17,600 yen · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- ships in December 2026 · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- recolored to match the Hi-ν Gundam EXPO figure · 2026-07-15
- Noted
- lottery open on Premium Bandai website · 2026-07-15
- Release
- game · February 2027 · Japan · 2026-07-27
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All coverage
Oct 6
Bandai Spirits Collectors Division will commercialize the METAL BUILD Strike Gundam ENGINEERING EDITION, a monotone and transparent-finish version of the Strike Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. The figure stands about 180mm and ships with a beam rifle, two Armor Schneiders, an anti-beam shield, interchangeable hands and antenna, and a dedicated pedestal set. It costs 19,800 yen and goes on sale first at GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI from January 9 to 11, 2027, with Premium Bandai sales planned later.
Oct 5
Bandai Spirits will release Metal Build Hatsune Miku on October 24, priced at 36,300 yen with tax. The figure stands about 180mm and mixes ABS, die-cast, and PVC. Its cloth costume is removable while worn, the back and joints carry mechanical arrangements, and the twin-tails use wire-reinforced PVC sheet. Four expression parts ship with it, along with an acoustic gadget and a base set.
Sep 24
Bandai Spirits will open pre-orders for the METAL BUILD Strike Noir Gundam (20th MEMORIAL COLOR) on Premium Bandai and the Tamashii Web Shop at 4:00 PM on September 25, 2026. The figure is a re-release tied to the 20th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 -Stargazer-, with coloring changed to reflect the machine's on-screen appearance, including firearms finished mainly in black. The Strike Noir Gundam is the Strike E, an improved Strike Gundam, fitted with the Noir Striker pack and operated by the Earth Alliance's 81st Independent Mobile Battalion, Phantom Pain. The set keeps the Noir Striker configuration and adds newly sculpted hand parts with expressions for the Beam Rifle Shorty. It stands about 180mm tall, uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast, and costs 39,600 yen including tax. Shipment is scheduled for March 2027. The acceptance period may close early once the prepared quantity is reached.
Aug 11
Bandai has announced a new METAL BUILD figure of the God Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam, colored in gold to evoke the Meikyo Shisui state. The figure commemorates TAMASHII NATION 2026 and will be sold via a lottery on Premium Bandai. Applications open August 24, 2026 at noon, with a price of 39,600 yen and shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. The figure stands about 180mm tall and includes accessories such as the Core Lander, God Slash effect parts, and a sun wheel effect part. The gold coloring is applied across multiple shades, including on the fists and alloy joints, to represent the fighting spirit emanating from the mobile suit. The design was developed with Yasuhiro Imagawa, the series' general director, to incorporate the latest shape and articulation. The lottery is open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS at Sky Stage or higher, with a limit of one per person. The figure is made of ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials, and is intended for ages 15 and up.
Aug 7
Bandai Spirits has opened a third round of orders for the METAL BUILD METEOR from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, following strong demand for the large-scale mech. The third order is a lottery sale on Premium Bandai, with applications accepted from August 7, 2026 at 11:00 JST through September 27, 2026 at 23:00 JST. Winners will be announced in late September 2026, and the item is scheduled to ship in April 2027. The METEOR was supervised by Shigeta Satoshi, chief mechanical designer for the Gundam SEED series, and was created by the same team behind the METAL BUILD Gundam SEED line. The figure measures approximately 705mm in length, or about 860mm when connected to a mobile suit, and extends to over 1,200mm with the beam sword effect parts attached. It includes gimmicks such as firing mode expansion, engine rotation, and hatch opening mechanisms. As an original feature, it supports connection to the Aile Strike Gundam and Force Impulse Gundam. The set includes the main body, beam sword effect parts, arm cover parts, exchangeable panel parts, joint parts, and a dedicated base. The price is 88,000 yen including tax, with free shipping. The figure itself is not included.
Jul 27
Bandai announced seven new figures from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series during the GUNDAM FIGURE SEED PROJECT SPECIAL LIVESTREAM on July 27. The centerpiece is the METAL BUILD METEOR, a super-large figure measuring approximately 705mm long on its own and up to 860mm when connected to a compatible mobile suit, with beam sword effect parts extending the total length beyond 1,200mm. Supervised by Satoshi Shigeta, chief mechanical animation director for the Gundam SEED series, the figure includes deployment gimmicks for bombardment, rotating engine sections, and hatch openings. It also supports connection to the Aile Strike Gundam and Force Impulse Gundam as original gimmicks. Preorders opened on Premium Bandai at 21:00 JST on July 27 at a price of 88,000 yen (tax included), with shipping planned for February 2027. As of the time of reporting, the item was already listed as out of stock. The livestream also revealed METAL ROBOT魂 figures including Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.), Cavalier Aifrid, and Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver., plus S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato (Orb Union Pilot Suit Ver.) and Figuarts mini figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke, and Cagalli Yula Athha. A new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT was also announced, specializing in action poses at approximately 18cm tall, with a Strike Freedom Gundam image revealed and further details promised for August.
Jul 15
Premium Bandai has opened a second lottery sale for the METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam HWS Option Set, a heavy weapon system add-on for the separately sold METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam figures. The set includes a large Hyper Mega Rifle, a Hi-Mega Shield, and additional armor with deployment gimmicks and thrusters. The application period runs until July 19 at 23:00 JST, with winners announced in late July. The set is priced at 19,800 yen (tax included) and is scheduled to ship in December 2026. It does not include the figure body. Separately, Premium Bandai is also running a second lottery for the Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher [METAL BUILD EXPO], a large weapon that transforms between two modes. That item costs 17,600 yen, ships in December 2026, and has been recolored to match the Hi-ν Gundam EXPO figure. Both lotteries are open on the Premium Bandai website. The HWS Option Set is compatible with both existing METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam releases.
Jun 18
Bandai will release the METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam <Revival Version> on June 27, 2026, for 38,500 yen. The figure is a repackaged version of the 2015 release with added auxiliary supports, supervised by mechanical animation director Satoshi Shigeta. The eight DRAGOONs are detachable and can be displayed radially on dedicated base parts.