The Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is producing its first new animation since 1997, with a new visual project confirmed but its format not yet specified. Bandai is also releasing multiple new model kits and figures, including the HG Hydra Gundam, a renewed Wing Gundam Zero (EW) figure, and the HG Gundam Sandrock Custom EW.
Bandai Namco Filmworks producer Naohiro Ogata announced during the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream on May 15 that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is getting a new visual project. The announcement came after host Hisanori Yoshida noted that a visual project could range from a 10-second clip to a two-hour film or a 50-episode series. Ogata responded that he cannot yet say what the format is, but that it is definitely something long. The Japanese term used, "eizō," covers event shorts, home video releases, theatrical films, and television series. The franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, which included a promotional video at San Diego Comic-Con International and a 4K theatrical run of Endless Waltz in the United States. A new manga, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 0.5 Point Half Preventer-7, launched in August, bridging the gap between Endless Waltz and the Frozen Teardrop sequel novels. The manga is drawn by Sakura Asagi and written by original series writer Katsuyuki Sumisawa.
Bandai Spirits has announced several new model kits and figures. The HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW from Endless Waltz was announced for a June 6, 2026 release at 4,180 yen, featuring a new W-series frame, a soft material anti-beam coating cape, and heat shotels with red-hot clear parts. A subsequent announcement indicated the same kit would also be sold via lottery on Premium Bandai, with applications open June 10-17, 2026, and shipment in July. The HG 1/144 Hydra Gundam from New Mobile Report Gundam W Dual Story G-UNIT opened for pre-order on Premium Bandai, costing 5,500 yen and transforming into mobile armor form. Seven reissue kits were also listed, including the RG Mass Production Z'Gok, HG Gundam Griepe, and HG Gundam Geminass. A renewed version of the Wing Gundam Zero (EW) from Endless Waltz was announced for the GUNDAM UNIVERSE line, priced at 4,400 yen and set for release in October 2026, featuring a UNIVERSAL REACTION FRAME for improved articulation plus weapons and effect parts.
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Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between the online shooter Apex Legends and three Real Grade Gunpla kits, which will be sold exclusively at Gundam Base stores and GUNDAM SIDE-F starting July 25. The lineup includes the RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam -Apex Legends Crypto Ver.-, priced at 4,400 yen; the RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero EW -Apex Legends Valkyrie Ver.-, also 4,400 yen; and the RG 1/144 Gundam Epion -Apex Legends Alter Ver.-, priced at 5,500 yen. Each kit features a color scheme inspired by an Apex Legends character: the Freedom Gundam uses white, yellow-green, and black for Crypto; the Wing Gundam Zero uses black and orange for Valkyrie; and the Gundam Epion uses light blue and black for Alter. All three kits include original Apex Legends marking stickers and come in full-color packaging. The collaboration was announced on July 1 and the kits will be available at physical Gundam Base locations and GUNDAM SIDE-F.
Jun 29
Bandai opened pre-orders on Premium Bandai for the HG 1/144 Hydra Gundam from New Mobile Report Gundam W Dual Story G-UNIT, alongside seven reissue kits including the RG Mass Production Z'Gok, HG Gundam Griepe, and HG Gundam Geminass. The Hydra Gundam transforms into mobile armor form and costs 5,500 yen.
Jun 17
Bandai announced a renewed version of the Wing Gundam Zero (EW) from "New Mobile Report Gundam W Endless Waltz" as part of the GUNDAM UNIVERSE line. The figure, priced at 4,400 yen, is set for release in October 2026 and features a UNIVERSAL REACTION FRAME for improved articulation, plus weapons and effect parts.
Jun 10
Bandai Spirits will sell the HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW from Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz via lottery on Premium Bandai. The kit includes a soft-material beam-resistant coating cape and two giant heat shotels with red-hot clear parts. Applications open June 10-17, 2026, with shipment in July.
Jun 5
Bandai Spirits announced an HG 1/144 scale plastic model kit of the Gundam Sandrock Custom from 'New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz.' The kit includes a soft material anti-beam coating cape, heat shotels with red-hot clear parts, and a new W-series frame. It releases on June 6, 2026, for 4,180 yen.
May 17
Bandai Namco Filmworks board director and producer Naohiro Ogata announced during the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream on May 15 that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is getting a new visual project. The announcement came during a segment where host Hisanori Yoshida noted that a visual project could range from a 10-second clip to a two-hour film or a 50-episode series. Ogata responded that he cannot yet say what the format is, but that it is definitely something long. The Japanese term used in the announcement, "eizō," is an umbrella term covering event shorts, home video releases, theatrical films, and television series. The franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, which included a promotional video screened at San Diego Comic-Con International and a 4K theatrical run of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz in the United States. A new manga, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 0.5 Point Half Preventer-7, launched in August, bridging the gap between Endless Waltz and the Frozen Teardrop sequel novels. The manga is drawn by Sakura Asagi and written by original series writer Katsuyuki Sumisawa.