Two MODEROID plastic model kits of the Swordfish II are available for reservation, with a December 2026 release window.
Good Smile Company is producing two assembly plastic model kits of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop under its MODEROID line. The first announcement in June 2026 detailed both a 1/48 scale DX-SCALE version and a 1/72 scale entry-level version, both supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane and scheduled for December 2026. A follow-up story later that month confirmed the kits are available for reservation at Rakuten Books.
The DX-SCALE 1/48 kit is a high-end model with metal parts and multiple gimmicks, aimed at collectors who want a premium build. The 1/72 scale kit is an entry-level model focused on ease of assembly, offering a simpler and cheaper option. The two-kit release gives modelers a clear choice between complexity and price for the first time.
No further details about the kits' contents, pricing, or distribution outside Rakuten Books have been disclosed. The Cowboy Bebop franchise itself has no other active projects reported in these stories.
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Good Smile Company is releasing two plastic model kits of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop. The MODEROID DX-SCALE 1/48 scale is a high-end model with metal parts and multiple gimmicks, while the MODEROID 1/72 scale is an entry-level kit focused on ease of assembly. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books.
Good Smile Company is releasing two assembly plastic model kits of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop under its MODEROID line. A 1/48 scale DX-SCALE version and a 1/72 scale entry-level version are both scheduled for December 2026, supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane.