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Bandai Spirits opened reservations on August 27, 2026 for several new items in its Tamashii Nations figure lines, including two METAL ROBOT Soul figures from the Gundam x hololive production collaboration. The METAL ROBOT Soul <SIDE MS> Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] is priced at 24,200 yen, and the Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] at 28,600 yen, both shipping in January 2027. Reservations for the Nu Gundam began at 16:00 and for the Sazabi at 17:00 on August 27. The figures feature special coloring based on the VTubers' image colors, dedicated bases, and collaboration markings. The company also opened reservations for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a 310mm figure priced at 137,500 yen, also shipping in January 2027. The Kaitai Shouki figure includes LED gimmicks and three armor deployment forms. These items were displayed at the Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026, alongside other collaboration figures including RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] and RG Crossbone Gundam X1 [Houshou Marine Ver.].
Aug 13
Bandai Spirits will hold a lottery sale for the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. figure on Premium Bandai starting August 24, 2026 at 12:00. The figure commemorates TAMASHII NATION 2026 and is priced at 25,300 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. The coloring is based on the final battle scene from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, with the elbow and knee joints appearing to glow red through plating applied to die-cast parts. The main body's exterior parts have a reddish tint to reflect that glow. The set includes Wings of Light effect parts, a high-energy beam rifle, a prototype 35-type modified railgun, a shield, beam shield effect parts, an Arondight beam sword, beam boomerang effect parts, and a dedicated stand. The figure stands about 140mm tall with a wingspan of about 400mm. Applications are limited to one per person and are open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS Sky Stage or higher. The product is handled via lottery, not first-come, first-served.
Aug 7
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. as a commemorative product for the TAMASHII NATION 2026 event. The figure, priced at 25,300 yen (tax included), reproduces the mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM with its joints glowing red during the final battle. Die-cast parts at the elbows and knees are plated to recreate the glow, while the outer armor is painted with a reddish tint to reflect it. Original markings are applied across the body to add detail. The set includes Wings of Light effect parts, allowing for recreation of battle scenes from the film. The figure stands approximately 140mm tall with a wingspan of about 400mm, and uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials. Sales begin with CTM advance sales on August 18 for Ocean Stage and above members, followed by a lottery for Sky Stage and above from August 24. An all-member lottery runs from September 3 to September 6. Post-event lotteries are planned for November. BANDAI SPIRITS also opened reservations for two other SEED FREEDOM figures: the METAL ROBOT魂 Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) at 20,900 yen and the Cavalier Aifrid at 18,700 yen, both shipping in December 2026.