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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny remains a steady merchandise source heading into 2027, with new figures and kit re-releases scheduled through March. The most recent items include Premium Bandai reissues of four SEED and SEED FREEDOM Gunpla kits and a Gundam Base pop-up in Takaoka featuring a clear-color Heine's Custom Destiny Gundam.

Synthesized from 13 Yomimono stories · updated 5d ago

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny merchandise in the current cycle is split between re-releases of older kits and figures tied to the 2024 film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. Premium Bandai opened pre-orders on October 29, 2026 for four kits, including the Master Grade Providence Gundam [Special Coating] at 14,080 yen and the High Grade Destiny Gundam SpecII [Final Battle Image Color] at 2,970 yen. The same batch carries the Freedom Gundam Ver.2.0 Full Burst Mode Special Coating Ver. and the Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 & Wings of Light Effect Set, so two of the four entries lean on SEED Freedom rather than the TV series.

The Destiny Gundam itself has been the most repeated subject. A G-FRAME FA figure of the ZGMF-X42S piloted by Shin Asuka is scheduled for March 2027 at 6,545 yen, sold through Premium Bandai, and its order window runs alongside a SpecII version in final battle colors. A clear-color Heine's Custom Destiny Gundam is part of THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in Takaoka, which runs November 15, 2026 to January 6, 2027. The Strike Freedom Gundam also anchors the launch of TAMASHII NATIONS' ABSOLUTE ACT brand, a 185mm figure priced at 16,500 yen for March 2027, and a Metal Build Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version released June 27, 2026 at 38,500 yen.

The Heine Westenfluss Custom Gouf Ignited followed a different path. Bandai Spirits released the HGCE 1/144 kit at general retail on July 11, 2026 for 2,860 yen, then moved to a Premium Bandai lottery with applications until July 21 and winners announced July 23. The kit uses the SEED Action System and includes the Slayer Whip in two states.

Coverage outside the model kits is thinner. A retrospective on difficult scenes from SEED and Destiny notes the 2002 and 2004 broadcast years and revisits Stella Loussier's death in the Destroy Gundam. An S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato in Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit opened reservations on August 3 at 9,900 yen with a scheduled January 2026 release, and includes parts for the Durandal battle scene from the final episode.

Key facts

Latest Premium Bandai SEED pre-order batch
Four Gundam SEED and SEED FREEDOM kits opened at 11:00 on October 29, 2026, including the MG 1/100 Providence Gundam [Special Coating] at 14,080 yen and the HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam SpecII [Final Battle Image Color] at 2,970 yen. ↗
Destiny Gundam G-FRAME FA figure
A Premium Bandai figure of the ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam piloted by Shin Asuka is priced at 6,545 yen including tax, stands about 110mm tall, and ships in March 2027. ↗
Gundam Base Takaoka pop-up
THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in TAKAOKA runs November 15, 2026 to January 6, 2027 at AEON Mall Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture with free admission, and includes the HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Heine's Custom Machine) [Clear Color] at 2,860 yen. ↗
ABSOLUTE ACT launch figure
TAMASHII NATIONS launched ABSOLUTE ACT with a 185mm Strike Freedom Gundam figure using the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM, priced at 16,500 yen including tax for a March 2027 release. ↗
Metal Build Strike Freedom Revival Version
The METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam <Revival Version> released June 27, 2026 for 38,500 yen, supervised by mechanical animation director Satoshi Shigeta. ↗
HGCE Gouf Ignited retail release
The HGCE 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) released July 11, 2026 at 2,860 yen including tax, with the SEED Action System and a slayer whip in two forms. ↗
Gouf Ignited lottery terms
Premium Bandai ran a lottery for the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) with applications until July 21 and winners announced July 23; the kit is not a Premium Bandai exclusive. ↗
Kira Yamato S.H.Figuarts figure
An S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato in Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit opened reservations on August 3 at 9,900 yen including tax, scheduled for release in January 2026, with parts to reproduce the Durandal battle scene from the final episode. ↗
Broadcast years
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED aired on TV in 2002 and its sequel Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny aired in 2004. ↗
Destiny Gundam Astray Noir reissue
The MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Noir from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY ASTRAY-B is 5,940 yen and ships in January 2027. ↗

Timeline

Written with AI from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced. See our editorial policy. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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featured in the first release of ABSOLUTE ACT · 2026-09-02
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Stella Loussier is returned to the Alliance, her memories erased, placed in the Destroy Gundam, and dies · 2026-08-11
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a series whose merchandise has been less prominent than the original Gundam SEED · 2026-08-04
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HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) model kit offered via Premium Bandai lottery · 2026-07-14
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The kit, from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, reproduces the character's orange personal color with molded plastic. · 2026-07-11
Release
tv · 2004 · 2026-08-11

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Oct 29

Premium Bandai Reopens Pre-Orders For Four Gundam SEED Gunpla Kits

Premium Bandai opens pre-orders at 11:00 on October 29 for four Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED FREEDOM Gunpla kits. The MG 1/100 Providence Gundam [Special Coating] is 14,080 yen and the MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam Ver.2.0 Full Burst Mode Special Coating Ver. is 11,770 yen. The HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam SpecII [Final Battle Image Color] is 2,970 yen and the HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 & Wings of Light Effect Set is 4,620 yen.

Oct 19

THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP Opens in Takaoka with Clear Destiny Gundam

THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in TAKAOKA runs November 15, 2026 to January 6, 2027 at AEON Mall Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, with free admission and BANDAI SPIRITS as organizer. The lineup includes HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Heine's Custom Machine) [Clear Color] at 2,860 yen, HG 1/144 Gundam Base Limited Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility (Destroy Mode) at 4,180 yen, and MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish] at 16,390 yen.

Sep 2

ABSOLUTE ACT Launches With Strike Freedom Gundam Figure

TAMASHII NATIONS has launched ABSOLUTE ACT, a new brand focused on action posing, with the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny as its first release. The 185mm figure uses the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM, an articulation frame in the neck, shoulders, and waist. It is priced at 16,500 yen including tax and releases in March 2027. Pre-orders are open at Amazon, Amiami, Sofmap, Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera.

Aug 31

11 Other-Series HG Gunpla Re-Released Including GQuuuuuuX and G Gundam

Premium Bandai opens reservations on August 31, 2026, for re-releases of 11 High Grade kits spanning multiple Gundam series. The lineup includes RG Strike Freedom Gundam Deactive Mode, G Gundam's Mandala Gundam, Gundam Maxter, and Gundam Rose, plus GQuuuuuuX's Gelgoog (GQ), Witch from Mercury units, and G-Reco's G-Self. Shipments start November 2026.

Aug 27

Gundam SEED Destiny's Destiny Gundam Gets G-FRAME FA Figure

Bandai Spirits is releasing a G-FRAME FA figure of the Destiny Gundam (ZGMF-X42S), the mobile suit piloted by Shin Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure is a Premium Bandai exclusive, priced at 6,545 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. It stands about 110mm tall and includes the anti-ship sword MMI-714 Arondight Beam Sword, the long-range beam cannon M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon, and the Voiture Lumiere system that reproduces the Wings of Light. The set includes one colored figure, partially assembled, and one piece of soda-flavored gum. The Destiny Gundam was developed by ZAFT under orders from Gilbert Durandal, chairman of the PLANT Supreme Council, and features the Hyper-Deuterion Engine and high mobility from the interplanetary propulsion system. Orders are also open simultaneously for the Destiny Gundam SpecII, the modified version that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, in a final battle image color scheme with metallic red frame parts. Both figures are part of the G-FRAME FA line, which emphasizes sharp modeling and articulation.

Aug 11

Gundam SEED and Destiny Scenes Still Hard to Watch

Magmix published a retrospective on the most gut-wrenching scenes from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and its sequel Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, both of which aired on TV in 2002 and 2004 respectively. The article highlights three moments that remain difficult to watch today. In SEED episode 37 (episode 35 in the HD Remaster), ZAFT soldiers machine-gun surrendering Earth Alliance troops, saying they do not need Natural prisoners. In episode 45 (episode 43 in the HD Remaster), the series depicts parents rejecting a newborn because its eye color differs from what they requested, a scene that illustrates the dark side of genetic modification. In Destiny, the enhanced human Stella Loussier, who bonds with protagonist Shinn Asuka, is returned to the Alliance on the condition she never fight again, but that promise is broken. Her memories are erased, she is placed in the Destroy Gundam, and she dies when Kira Yamato's Freedom Gundam intervenes. The piece calls these unrewarding episodes among the most unforgettable in the SEED series.

Aug 4

S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit Ver. Opens Reservations

Bandai Spirits has opened reservations for a new S.H.Figuarts action figure of Kira Yamato in his Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit, based on his appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure uses a new sculpt and improves the range of motion compared to the earlier Compass Pilot Suit Ver., allowing for a wider variety of poses. It includes interchangeable face parts and accessories to reproduce the Durandal battle scene from the final episode of Gundam SEED Destiny, a feature not present in previous releases. The set contents include the main body, three types of interchangeable wrist parts for each hand, three interchangeable facial expression parts, a facial expression part for the helmet, the helmet itself, a neck part for the helmet, and a handgun. Reservations began on August 3 at general retail stores. The figure is priced at 9,900 yen including tax, with a scheduled release in January 2026. The product page is available on the Tamashii Web site for further details.

Jul 19

Premium Bandai Lottery Sale Opens for HG Gouf Ignited (Heine Custom) Gunpla

Premium Bandai is holding a lottery sale for the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) Gunpla, which released at general retail on July 11. The application period runs until July 21, with winners announced July 23. The kit features a fully renewed HGCE mold with the SEED Action System, beam sword gimmicks, and Slayer Whip parts. Price is 2,860 yen, shipping in August 2026.

Jul 14

HG Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) Goes Up for Lottery on Premium Bandai

Bandai Spirits is offering the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny via a Premium Bandai lottery. The kit uses the SEED Action System for articulation, includes the Slayer Whip in two states, and recreates the red-hot blade with molded colors. The lottery runs until July 21, with winners announced July 23. The kit is not a Premium Bandai exclusive.

Jul 11

Bandai Spirits to Release HGCE Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11

Bandai Spirits will release the HGCE 1/144 scale Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11, 2026. The kit, from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, reproduces the character's orange personal color with molded plastic. It includes a slayer whip in two forms, a beam sword, a shield, and a right open hand. The SEED Action System allows dynamic posing. The kit costs 2,860 yen including tax.

Jun 18

Metal Build Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version Releases June 27

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.