Mobile Suit Gundam RG Alex Zero Protagonist Gundam Zero Gets HG Gunpla and Figure Lineup
The simultaneous multi-brand merchandise rollout for Gundam Zero before the anime's 2027 premiere signals Bandai's aggressive cross-media strategy for the RG Project, treating the new series and its game counterpart as a single commercial ecosystem from day one.
Key Facts
- Mobile Suit Gundam RG Alex Zero is scheduled for release in 2027, directed by Kenji Kamiyama.
- The HG 1/144 Gundam Zero plastic model kit is confirmed for release.
- GUNDAM UNIVERSE XARX-0 Gundam Zero and METAL ROBOT Soul Gundam Zero are both confirmed for release.
- GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT is scheduled for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
- The HG 1/144 Gundam Helix (Earth Blue Ver.) is exclusive to the GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT game bundle.
Reporting from 4 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Game Spark, Magmix, Inside.
On July 24, 2026, Bandai Spirits announced a wide range of merchandise for the protagonist mobile suit Gundam Zero from the new anime series Mobile Suit Gundam RG Alex Zero (also called XARX-ZERO), which is set to premiere in 2027 under director Kenji Kamiyama. The lineup includes the HG 1/144 Gundam Zero plastic model kit, the approximately 6-inch GUNDAM UNIVERSE XARX-0 Gundam Zero action figure, and the die-cast METAL ROBOT Soul Gundam Zero. Additional toy brands announced are Gundam Miximize, Gundam Cross, and a 13 cm scale action figure. The series is part of the RG Project media mix initiative, sharing a world with the game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, which also received Gunpla announcements: the HG 1/144 Gundam Helix in a regular color and a game-bundle-exclusive Earth Blue Ver. Physical models of both Gundam Zero and Gundam Helix were displayed at San Diego Comic-Con from July 23 to 26. Further product details are to be released sequentially on the Bandai Hobby Site and Tamashii Nations official websites.
The July 24 announcement on the Gundam Channel on YouTube confirmed that Mobile Suit Gundam RG Alex Zero will debut in 2027, directed by Kenji Kamiyama. The protagonist mobile suit Gundam Zero is the centerpiece of a merchandise blitz spanning plastic models, action figures, and construction toys. The HG 1/144 Gundam Zero kit promises smooth movement and a wide range of motion. The GUNDAM UNIVERSE figure is a 6-inch completed action figure, while METAL ROBOT Soul combines the Robot Soul standard with Chogokin die-cast parts. Toy brands Gundam Miximize and Gundam Cross offer assembly and armor-swapping play patterns, and a 13 cm action figure is also in development.
On the game side, GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT, announced at Summer Game Fest in June 2026, shares the RG Project world with the anime. Its protagonist suit Gundam Helix gets an HG 1/144 kit in a standard color for general sale and an Earth Blue Ver. exclusive to the game bundle. The game is scheduled for 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. At San Diego Comic-Con, physical models of both Gundam Zero and Gundam Helix were on display. Bandai also confirmed that both the anime and game will participate in the Gundam Card Game, with promotional cards for GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT already distributed at the convention. Additional product planning is underway for confectionery toys, gashapon, Ichiban Kuji, MegaHouse, and STRICT-G.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 4 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Dengeki Hobby Web 『機動戦士ガンダムRG XARX-ZERO（アレックスゼロ）』HGガンプラやフィギュア「METAL ROBOT魂」、トイ系アイテム「ガンダムミキシマイズ」「ガンダムクロス」など商品化情報が公開！
- Game Spark ガンダム最新作のガンプラやMETAL ROBOT魂がカッコいい！米国コミコンにて展示―「アレックスゼロ」『GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT』の主人公機
- Magmix いっぱいキタ！ ガンダム新作『XARX-ZERO』プラモ、フィギュアなど一挙発表
- Inside ガンダム最新作のガンプラやMETAL ROBOT魂がカッコいい！米国コミコンにて展示―「アレックスゼロ」『GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT』の主人公機