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METAL BUILD ハイパー・メガ・バズーカ・ランチャー
The METAL BUILD line is active across multiple Gundam series in 2026, with the Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher [METAL BUILD EXPO] in a second lottery sale, the Hi-ν Gundam HWS Option Set in a second lottery, the METEOR in a third lottery, and the God Gundam (Meikyo Shisui) announced for TAMASHII NATION 2026.
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Aug 17
The METAL BUILD line is running multiple lottery sales in 2026, with Premium Bandai managing allocation for high-priced collector items. The Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher [METAL BUILD EXPO] opened a second lottery in July, priced at 17,600 yen and shipping in December 2026. It transforms between two modes and was recolored to match the Hi-ν Gundam EXPO figure. The Hi-ν Gundam HWS Option Set also entered a second lottery, priced at 19,800 yen, shipping in December 2026, and compatible with both existing METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam releases.
The METEOR from Gundam SEED has seen sustained demand, with a third lottery opening in August 2026 after preorders sold out within hours in July. The figure is approximately 705mm long, extends to over 1,200mm with beam sword effect parts, and includes gimmicks like firing mode expansion and engine rotation. It supports connection to the Aile Strike Gundam and Force Impulse Gundam. The METEOR is supervised by Satoshi Shigeta, chief mechanical designer for the Gundam SEED series.
In August, Bandai announced a METAL BUILD God Gundam (Meikyo Shisui) for TAMASHII NATION 2026, colored in gold and developed with Yasuhiro Imagawa, the series' general director. The figure stands about 180mm tall, includes the Core Lander and effect parts, and is sold via lottery on Premium Bandai. The line also continues with the Strike Freedom Gundam , released June 27, 2026, a repackaged 2015 figure with added auxiliary supports.
Key facts
- Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher price
- 17,600 yen ↗
- Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher shipping
- December 2026 ↗
- Hi-ν Gundam HWS Option Set price
- 19,800 yen ↗
- METEOR price
- 88,000 yen ↗
- METEOR length
- Approximately 705mm, up to 860mm with mobile suit, over 1,200mm with beam sword effects ↗
- METEOR supervisor
- Satoshi Shigeta ↗
- God Gundam (Meikyo Shisui) price
- 39,600 yen ↗
- God Gundam (Meikyo Shisui) design involvement
- Yasuhiro Imagawa, general director of Mobile Fighter G Gundam ↗
- Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version release
- June 27, 2026 ↗
Timeline
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- game · February 2027 · Japan · 2026-07-27
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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.