Bandai Spirits and Bandai Candy Division are actively expanding the Armored Core VI plastic model lineup through the 30 Minutes Missions (30MM) and SMP brands, with new kits and weapon sets announced through March 2027.
Bandai has turned Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon into a sustained plastic model sub-line rather than a one-off crossover. The 30 Minutes Missions line added the Arquebus VP-40S and Weapon Set 07 in June 2026, followed by the RaD CC-3000 WRECKER Circus and Weapon Set 08 in November 2026. The Steel Haze kit returned via a discounted re-release in August 2026, and the 15th 30 MINUTES LABEL presentation in August 2026 confirmed further kits and weapon sets spanning January to March 2027.
Separately, Bandai Candy Division's SMP brand commercialized the AAP07: Balteus boss as a large-scale model. The kit measures roughly 450mm long, includes a 156-tube missile launcher, and was priced at 49,940 yen with pre-orders opening June 27, 2026. A follow-up interview with the developers detailed why Balteus was chosen over other candidates like IB-01: CEL240 and the Ice Worm.
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Bandai Spirits is adding Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon to its 30 Minutes Missions plastic model line. The Dual Nature unit piloted by V.IV Pater and a weapon set with large armaments are scheduled for February 2027 release, priced at 5,280 yen and 1,925 yen respectively.
At the 15th 30 MINUTES LABEL New Product Presentation streamed on August 21, 2026, BANDAI SPIRITS announced new 30 MINUTES MISSIONS plastic model kits. Reveals included Spinatia (Beast Spec), Altrefine, Iglite (High Mobility Type), Option Parts Set 25, Tech Proto Elite (Base Defense Spec), and an ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON Dual Nature kit plus Weapon Set 09, with releases spanning January to March 2027.
Dengeki Hobby Web interviewed Bandai Candy Division developers Keisuke Iida and Yohei Nagasawa about the SMP Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon AAP07: Balteus model kit. The pair discussed how the project began, why Balteus was chosen as the first unit, and the challenges of building a large-scale model with a 156-tube missile launcher.
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing the 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kit of the Steel Haze AC from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The kit uses the series' common structure for head, core, arms, and legs, allowing assembly like in the game. It includes 3mm joints, a replacement part for the Vvc-774LS, and a weapon hanger. AmiAmi is taking orders for the August 2026 shipment at 2,880 yen.
Premium Bandai is now accepting pre-orders for the SMP Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon AAP07: Balteus model kit. Priced at 49,940 yen, the kit includes weapon parts for recreating the 156-tube missile and variable ultra-high temperature burner, and ships in April 2027.
Bandai Candy Division's SMP brand announced the commercialization of the AAP07: BALTEUS unmanned special aircraft from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The kit measures roughly 450mm long and includes a 156-missile launcher. Pre-orders open June 27, 2026, for 49,940 yen, with release scheduled for April 2027.
Bandai Spirits is releasing a plastic model kit of the Arquebus AC VP-40S from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon as part of its 30 Minutes Missions (30MM) series. The kit goes on sale June 13, 2026, for 2,530 yen. It features a common structure for head, core, arms, and legs that allows part swapping similar to the game's assembly system. The set includes the VP-66LH handheld weapon, and shoulder and left-hand weapons use 3mm joints for compatibility with other 30MM Armored Core VI kits. The same day also sees the release of Weapon Set 07, which includes close-combat chainsaw weapons: WB-0000 BAD COOK, WB-0010 DOUBLE TROUBLE, BML-G2/P19SPL-12, and SB-033M MORLEY, priced at 1,650 yen. Both products are non-scale plastic model kits from Bandai Spirits.
Bandai Spirits announced two new 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kits based on Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The RaD CC-3000 WRECKER Circus, piloted by Chatty Stick, will release in November 2026 for 4,180 yen. A separate Weapon Set 08, including a pulse shield and other armaments, will release the same month for 2,035 yen.