Ex-S Gundam Tops Gunpla Election Midterms Yet Again
The Ex-S Gundam's repeat lead signals that re-releases are not satisfying demand, potentially fueling scalping and raising questions about Bandai's production planning.
Reporting from 1 source: Magmix.
The midterm results of the Premium Bandai Gunpla General Election 2026 show the MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam / S Gundam (Task Force α Ver.) in first place, repeating its 2025 win. The same top three kit spots resemble last year's final rankings. Bandai Spirits re-released the Ex-S kit on the day of the midterm announcement, but it sold out instantly, suggesting supply has not caught up with demand. Final results are due July 30.
The midterm results, released July 15, show the same top three as last year's final rankings. The Ex-S Gundam kit, which won the 2025 election and was re-released afterward, leads again. Bandai Spirits announced a new re-release of the same kit on the day of the midterm announcement, but it sold out immediately. The article notes that while a consecutive win would reflect popularity, it also indicates that supply has not met market demand. Other kits such as the HG II Neo Zeong have also lingered in the top 10 for years without sufficient restocks. The final results are scheduled for July 30.
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