Bandai Spirits and Bandai Namco Entertainment are actively releasing new Gunpla, figures, and a new original action game, while the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba is set to end its nearly decade-long exhibition in August 2026.
Bandai Spirits is releasing a steady stream of Gunpla and action figures across multiple lines in mid-2026. The Gundam Base gets two special color kits on June 26: the HG Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam in ReCirculation Color and the HG Xi Gundam in clear color. The METAL BUILD Strike Freedom Gundam Revival Version ships June 27, updating a 2015 figure. The Ex-S Gundam METAL ROBOT魂 Re:Coordinate Version launches June 20, a rare physical figure from the non-animated Gundam Sentinel project. The GUNDAM UNIVERSE line adds a renewed Wing Gundam Zero (EW) for October 2026. Premium Bandai is running lotteries for the HG Gundam Sandrock Custom EW and re-releasing the Hein Gra from The Witch from Mercury prequel, the GM II Semi Striker in two scales, and the MG Blaze Zaku Phantom (Heine Westenfluss Custom).
Bandai Namco Entertainment released the first screenshots for Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new original action game set for 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game stars the Gundam Helix piloted by protagonist Rex alongside partner Haro Vee. The life-size Unicorn Gundam statue at DiverCity Tokyo will receive a final decoration from June 20 to August 31, 2026, after which the exhibition ends. The statue has been on display since September 2017.
Several manga volumes continue to release: Mobile Suit Gundam Aggressor Volume 24 and Mobile Suit Gundam: Last Horizon Volume 7 both go on sale June 18. The Blu-ray BOX Special Limited Edition of Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance is dated for August 26. A collaboration between the new Keroro Gunso film and Gundam brings original illustrations and two collaboration Gunpla models. The Gunpla 45th Anniversary Tour makes its final domestic stop in Yokohama from July 10 to August 31. The Hirotoshi Sano Gundam Art Collection gets a reprint after 25 years, releasing August 7.
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MegaHouse will open preorders on September 10 for G.M.G. COLLECTION 18 Mobile Suit Gundam Zeon Forces Lalah Sune, an action figure in the GUNDAM MILITARY GENERATION series. The figure includes replacement head parts and hand parts, and can be combined with the currently available Char and Amuro figures to recreate scenes from episodes 34 and 41. It costs 3,850 yen including tax and ships in late March 2027.
MegaHouse's G.M.G. figure series adds Lalah Sune from Mobile Suit Gundam as its 18th entry, described as her first action figure. Pre-orders open September 10, 2026 at 10:00 at hobby shops and web stores. The figure stands about 100mm, costs 3,850 yen including tax, and ships in March 2027. Premium Bandai also sells an EX set pairing Lalah with Char Aznable for 9,350 yen.
The G Structure diorama series, built to display 1/144 scale HG Gunpla, is bringing back Heliopolis from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED as an affordable unpainted semi-finished kit. Reservations open September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM at hobby shops and online stores nationwide. The Heliopolis Battle Stage (Material Color Edition) reproduces the space colony's streets, with some buildings and support arms using 3mm joint pins for flexible layouts. Priced at 8,580 yen including tax, it ships in February 2027 from MegaHouse. The set does not include HG Gunpla figures.
Bandai Namco Entertainment's Gundam Rogue Orbit is shaping up as a melee-first action game, according to hands-on previews published September 8, 2026. The game launches March 5, 2027 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Previewers played roughly 30 to 45 minutes across two missions: Rail Control Battle, a tutorial-style stage against a molten boss called Giant, and Instinct, a solo fight against a dragon-like boss named Drake. Combat centers on three preset mech assemblies: the Assault Sword, a short-range attacker with a grappling-hook Anchor ability; the Whip Sword, which switches between sword and whip modes; and the Sword Lance, a mid-range build that gains power with distance. A shared Tactical Gauge powers both the offensive Tactical Skill and the cancel-any-action Tactical Move dodge. Building the G.U.N.RISE gauge unlocks Over-Rise, a temporary state previewers describe as near-invincible, with auto-dodging and an AP Unit Burst finisher. The game also includes part-breaking boss fights and online co-op for up to three players.
The "Gundam X is always there" project launched to mark the 30th anniversary of Mobile New Century Gundam X. From September 14, all 39 posters, one per TV episode, appear at Gundam-related facilities nationwide. On X, a giveaway running through September 30 offers 30 winners mini posters with newly drawn illustrations from the A.W. 30th Chronicle collection. The series aired from April 1996 as the third Alternative Series entry.
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between the Gundam franchise and the VTuber agency hololive production, releasing two METAL ROBOT魂 action figures based on Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. The Nu Gundam gets a color scheme inspired by hololive talent Sakura Miko, while the Sazabi gets one inspired by Hoshimachi Suisei. Both figures feature die-cast parts throughout the joints for added weight and luxury. The collaboration markings appear on the shields and other parts, and each comes with a dedicated base with an original METAL ROBOT魂 design. Displaying the two together is intended to let fans enjoy the collaboration's appeal. Reservations were accepted at the TAMASHII NATIONS official store Soul Web Shop within Premium Bandai until September 27 at 23:00, with shipping scheduled for January 2027. The Nu Gundam is priced at 24,200 yen (tax included), and the Sazabi is priced at 28,600 yen (tax included). The Nu Gundam stands about 150mm tall, and the Sazabi about 160mm tall.
Premium Bandai opens reservations September 8 at 11:00 for three Gunpla kits tied to the MS IGLOO OVAs, all shipping in March 2027. The Zaku Ground Combat Set and Ground Combat Gundam Ground Combat Set, both from MS IGLOO 2: Gravity Front, cost 3,080 yen each. The EX Model Hildolfr from MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War returns at 8,580 yen.
BANDAI SPIRITS' official X account posted a teaser on September 5 tying the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ to the TAMASHII NATIONS toy brand, with an announcement promised soon. No product details have surfaced. The comment section has become a prediction contest, with the main bet on the ZZ Gundam itself, hopes for a complete transformation and combination, and jokes ranging from a Z Zaku to a life-size ZZ at Odaiba.
Dengeki Hobby Web's Gunpla Journal September issue details new Gunpla releases for late 2026, including the MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW Structural Coating/Black, HG Hydra Gundam, and RG Gundam Mk-II Keroro Spec, along with several others. The list covers items now on sale through January 2027 shipments.
Automaton's weekly roundup covers seven game articles. Highlights include 'Gundam Rogue Orbit' releasing March 5 next year, and 'Fate/EXTRA Record' finally getting a January 28 release date after multiple delays. Other entries cover 'Maneater 2', 'The Murder Case at Fleming Manor', 'Uta Macross', 'Tyr', and 'World Sweeper'.
The full prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam UNIVERSAL CENTURY SAGA2 was announced. The A Prize is the RX-78-2 Gundam in the BUSTISAN bust series, standing about 18 cm with clear parts in the eyes and chest. The lottery releases October 3, 2026 at 850 yen per play.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel to the 2024 film, set after SEED DESTINY. It is the first SEED series past arc, centering on the Freedom hijacking incident. Released footage shows everyday scenes with Shin Asuka and Lunamaria Hawke, sparking fan speculation and mixed feelings.
The 2005 film Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation - Heir to the Stars airs today at 7 PM on BS12's Sunday Anime Theater. The movie re-edits the TV series with new cuts and is the first entry in the New Translation Z trilogy.
STRICT-G will sell six sticker designs that pair Gundam mobile suits with local motifs, each sold only at the store matching its design. Tokyo, Asakusa, Shizuoka, and Shiga designs arrive September 5, 2026; Hokkaido and Fukuoka follow from September. The PVC stickers measure 80mm and cost 550 yen.
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing two Master Grade kits from the MSV line through Premium Bandai. The MG 1/100 Mass Production Hyaku Shiki Kai and the MG 1/100 FA-78-2 Heavy Gundam open for pre-order on September 4, 2026 at 11:00. The Hyaku Shiki Kai is priced at 6,490 yen and ships in February 2027, while the Heavy Gundam is 5,390 yen and ships in March 2027.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the September 3, 2026 State of Play broadcast that Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new action game in the Gundam franchise, will launch on March 5, 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The trailer shown at the event previewed the game's story, characters, and gameplay. Players take on the role of pilot RE-X, who controls the high-mobility Gundam Helix. The cast also includes Sofia, April, the captain of the Stellarvane, Big Paul, a leader of sand pirates, and Elaine, a knight commander and Mobile Suit pilot. The story centers on survival against an unknown enemy, with fast-paced battles against enemy hordes and bosses. The trailer also highlighted extensive customization options, including the ability to change the Gundam Helix's torso, backpack, and head, as well as exterior painting. Producer Yuya Tomiyama detailed the game's features, noting unique skills, weapon types, Tactical Skills, and part swapping that alters gameplay.
Bandai Spirits announced the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Gundam Double X from Mobile New Century Gundam X, which marks the anime's 30th anniversary. Preorders open September 4, 2026, at 16:00 on the Tamashii web store. The figure is priced at 24,200 yen and ships in February 2027.
TAMASHII NATIONS has launched ABSOLUTE ACT, a new brand focused on action posing, with the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny as its first release. The 185mm figure uses the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM, an articulation frame in the neck, shoulders, and waist. It is priced at 16,500 yen including tax and releases in March 2027. Pre-orders are open at Amazon, Amiami, Sofmap, Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera.
BANDAI SPIRITS will release a pearl color version of the Lacus Clyne prize figure from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM starting September 3. The figure is part of the GLITTER&GLAMOURS series and reuses the mold of the figure that appeared in February 2025. The pilot suit is recolored in pearl and the hair uses clear parts. It stands about 22cm tall and shows Lacus holding her helmet with a fleeting expression.
Bandai will release the Machibouke gashapon line for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX in mid-September. The set includes four items: Amate Yuzuriha (Machu), Nyaan, Shuji Ito, and the GQuuuuuuX mobile suit. Each figure stands about 3 to 3.5 centimeters tall and shows the character or machine in a seated waiting pose. Each pull costs 400 yen including tax.
The 85th Prize Fair, a private industry viewing held in Tokyo on August 25, 2026, displayed new Banpresto prize figures scheduled for release from January to March 2027. The Banpresto brand showed figures from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Medalist, and Bocchi the Rock!. BANDAI SPIRITS displayed prizes from Marriage Toxin, Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji, and KINGDOM HEARTS.
Kenji Kamiyama, directing and writing series composition for Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, said the anime and the game GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT share one world, with the game set 100 years later. The game team proposed the enemy concept, and the anime team built the war structure. He kept the tricolor robot and human war as essential Gundam elements. Both projects target 2027.
Bandai's candy toy line G-FRAME FA is taking second pre-orders for two versions of the Destiny Gundam. The standard Destiny Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY and the Destiny Gundam SpecII in its final battle image color from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM both open for reservation on Premium Bandai on September 2, 2026 at 13:00, with shipping scheduled for April 2027. Each half-assembled articulated figure stands about 110mm tall and comes with a soda-flavored gum. The standard Destiny Gundam includes the Arondight beam sword, high-energy long-range beam cannon, beam boomerang, beam shield, high-energy beam rifle, Palma Fiocina beam cannon effect parts, and a large Wings of Light effect set, plus a display base printed with the name SHIN ASUKA. The SpecII version reproduces the red metallic joints from maximum output and adds the trial Type 35 Kai railgun alongside the shared weapons and Wings of Light. Both are priced at 6,545 yen including tax and are limited to Premium Bandai.
The HGUC 1/144 Ball K Type (08th MS Team version) and Ball (Shark Mouth specification) set is getting a re-release. Pre-orders open September 1, 2026 at 11:00 on Premium Bandai for the January 2027 shipping batch. The set costs 1,980 yen (tax included) and is manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS. The Ball K Type from Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team reproduces its distinctive arms, boosters, winch, and headlight with new parts, and its complex color scheme with molded colors. The Ball from Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO carries the Shark Mouth mark from episode 3 and the Trump mark from episode 5, with its arms, window, and boosters reproduced using additional parts. Each Ball comes with a dedicated stand. The kit is a 1/144 scale snap-fit model in PS and ABS plastic.
Dengeki Hobby Web's latest Amazon hobby new-arrival ranking, compiled as of August 31, 2026, puts TAMASHII NATIONS' S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Mice (first production) at number one. The figure reproduces the character's ring-shaped body and tail. Bandai Spirits' 30MF Necros Mephisto color-separated plastic model took second, and TAMASHII NATIONS' METAL STRUCTURE Gundam Mk-II (AEUG spec) placed third; that premium item, built from roughly 2,500 parts, is sold through an invitation request system. Gundam decals for the 08th MS Team, Gundam Barbatos, and Wing Gundam held positions four through six, followed by the DX Egz Pack storage case for Kamen Rider Mice at seven. Three 30 Minutes Missions items closed the list, including two Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon kits. A separate figure and collector doll category ranking published September 1 led with the same two TAMASHII NATIONS items, followed by Gavan Infinity, THE合体 J-Decker, the Super Alloy Goranger set, Hisoka, Godzilla (1975), figma Kana, the Dragon Quest Kill Machine, and Motoko Kusanagi.
STRICT-G will hold a Mobile Suit Gundam Deformed Fair starting Saturday, September 5, 2026, selling cute deformed merchandise including T-shirts, rubber keychains, and ATTACHKIT patch-sticker sets. Customers spending 12,000 yen or more at participating stores receive an original tote bag on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-orders open on Premium Bandai September 4.
The official Gunpla fan community Builders Note announced four kits for reissue based on voting in the Gunpla Reissue Conference 2026 Summer. A lottery sale runs from August 31 to September 14, 2026, with winners announced September 18. The kits are RE/100 Nightingale and Dijeh, plus RG Johnny Ridden's Zaku II and Force Impulse Gundam SpecII.
Premium Bandai opens reservations on August 31, 2026, for re-releases of 11 High Grade kits spanning multiple Gundam series. The lineup includes RG Strike Freedom Gundam Deactive Mode, G Gundam's Mandala Gundam, Gundam Maxter, and Gundam Rose, plus GQuuuuuuX's Gelgoog (GQ), Witch from Mercury units, and G-Reco's G-Self. Shipments start November 2026.
Bandai Spirits announced the re-release of the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> ν Gundam action figure from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack in March 2027. Pre-orders open at general retailers on September 1, 2026. A separate HWS & Display Parts Set was also confirmed, with details to come later.
The film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash: The Witch of Kirke began unlimited streaming on Prime Video on August 31. It is the second installment of the three-part Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash film series. Rental and purchase distribution had already begun on Prime Video. The film depicts the conflict between Hathaway Noa, leader of the anti-Earth Federation movement Mafty, the girl Gigi Andalusia, and Federation Colonel Kenneth Sleg.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - The Witch of Kirke begins unlimited streaming on Amazon Prime Video at midnight on Monday, August 31, 2026. Prime members can also rent or purchase the film, with rental at 550 yen and purchase at 2,550 yen. The film runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
Bandai Candy releases Mobile Suit Gundam G-Frame FA 10 at mass retailer confectionery sections on August 31, 2026, priced at 748 yen. The lineup includes the V2 Assault Gundam, Re-GZ Custom, and a renewed Guncannon across seven types. Collecting all three V2 sets converts it into the V2 Assault Buster Gundam.
Bandai will release "Gundam Poteko (August 2026 Renewal)" at snack sections of mass retailers nationwide on August 31. The collaboration snack with Tohato now features packaging renewed to "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ." Each package includes black pepper-flavored Poteko and one newly drawn original sticker, with 25 sticker types in total. A winning sticker campaign is also planned.
The Gundam series 50th anniversary celebration event GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI runs January 9 to 11, 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. First lottery ticket sales are now open until September 6. The event features work stages including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, plus Gunpla, card, and game competitions.
The Gundam x Hololive collaboration revealed its second wave of pilot suit designs, mobile suits, and chibi figures for six talents: Oozora Subaru, Usada Pekora, Tsunomaki Watame, Mori Calliope, IRyS, and Todoroki Hajime. The new additions bring the total displayed to 12. A special booth at TOKYO Toy Show 2026 will show the latest project information and products.
Premium Bandai is accepting reservations for three pieces of Charitable apparel from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Challia Bull's Glasses, a glasses stand, and a necktie replicate items worn by the character in the TV anime. The glasses, priced at 14,850 yen, include a green case and cloth.
METAL ROBOT Soul adds the Gundam TR-1 [Hazel-Rah] Second Form from ADVANCE OF Z: Under the Banner of Titans. The 140mm figure uses die-cast materials, includes abundant optional parts such as beam rifle, shield boosters, and sub-arm units, and ships in January 2027 for 29,700 yen.
Bandai Spirits' Hobby Division will release three Entry Grade 'Ukiyo-e Package Ver.' Gunpla on August 29, 2026. The lineup includes RX-78-2 Gundam, Strike Gundam, and Wing Gundam, each with ukiyo-e style packaging and Japanese pattern stickers. Prices are 1,430 yen for the RX-78-2 and Strike, and 1,760 yen for Wing.
Bandai Namco Filmworks posted the archive of the Life-size Unicorn Gundam Statue Final Ceremony to the official Gundam Channel on YouTube. The August 29 event marked the end of the statue's display at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, which began in September 2017. Hiroyuki Sawano and SennaRin performed, and the statue remains on view through August 31.
Bandai is releasing ceramic bowls shaped like the Zaku II and Char's Zaku II from the Mobile Suit Gundam series starting September 17. The bowls, which look like a Zaku's face when flipped over, feature a detailed design that recreates the power pipe ridges. They are functional tableware that can hold soup.
Bandai is releasing a new version of Gundam Poteco, the collaboration snack with Tohato's Poteco, at mass retailers nationwide on August 31. The relaunch updates the packaging to Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, includes black pepper-flavored Poteco, and packs one newly illustrated original sticker per item. The sticker lineup covers 25 types in total, including a winner sticker, featuring ZZ Gundam, Queen Mansa, GM III, Zaku III, and Neo Zeong, among others. The suggested retail price is 198 yen including tax.
SD Gundam G Generation Eternal will add two new unit pairs on August 31. The official X account released an introduction PV on August 29 revealing UR Full Armor Hyaku Shiki Kai (EX) with UR Quattro Bajeena, plus UR D Gundam Third (EX) with UR Dari Niel Guns. The game features over 1,170 units across 104 Gundam works and runs on App Store, Google Play, DMM GAMES, and the PC version of Google Play Games.
Premium Bandai opened pre-orders for a PG UNLEASHED 1/60 Nu Gundam expansion set with clear exterior parts and six Fin Funnels, priced at 16,500 yen with shipment in December 2026. Reprints of the MG Sazabi Ver.Ka and RE/100 Nightingale Funnel Effect Set and the RE/100 Jagd Doga (Quess Air Unit) also began.
The G-Controller from Mobile Suit Gundam X joins the PROPLICA line. The key device reproduces buttons and expansion gimmicks, and carries three modes. Around 100 newly recorded lines from Garrod, Tiffa, and Jamil sync with built-in sound and light effects. Pre-orders open August 28, 2026 on Premium Bandai's Tamashii Web Shop, with shipment scheduled for February 2027.
The October 2026 issue of Gundam Ace, on sale August 26, opens with Mobile New Century Gundam X FLASH, a completely new work by Koichi Tokita that continues the story from NEXT PROLOGUE. The issue also carries a Gundam X 30th anniversary feature with cast interviews and a look back at the series.
Bandai's confectionary toy line FW GUNDAM CONVERGE CORE is re-releasing the Strike Gundam FULL WEAPON SET as a Premium Bandai exclusive second shipment in February 2027. The set includes the Sword and Launcher Striker Packs plus standard armament, allowing recombination into the Aile, Sword, and Launcher Strike Gundam forms. The Perfect Strike parts recreate the Multiple Assault Striker Pack.
Bandai announced a special booster pack for Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base celebrating the game's 4.5th anniversary. Every card in the pack uses the new NEXT RARE rarity, featuring popular mobile suits and pilots from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket through Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Buying 10 boxes guarantees a specially designed BP09-006 Freedom Gundam card as a purchase bonus. Reservations run through September 7 at Premium Bandai, with shipping scheduled for November.
BANDAI SPIRITS opened pre-orders on August 27 for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification) from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. The 310mm figure is priced at 137,500 yen and releases in January 2027. It is built from roughly 2,500 parts and features three armor forms, LED gimmicks, and a maintenance hanger base.
Bandai Namco Filmworks will release the Blu-ray BOX for the original animation Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance on August 26, 2026. The set includes all 6 episodes on one disc, a 2-disc soundtrack CD by Wilbert Roget II, a special booklet, a 3D model video collection, making-of footage, and a newly drawn storage box by Mechanical Supervisor Kimitoshi Yamane. The price is 22,000 yen including tax.
Commemorative merchandise for the end of the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue display is now available from STRICT-G, the Gundam apparel brand. The statue, a fixture in Odaiba, Tokyo, since September 2017, will conclude its 8-year-11-month run on August 31, 2026. Finale events are underway, including a special video screening and a final ceremony scheduled for August 29. The new product lineup includes two photo T-shirt variants featuring the statue: a full-color version on a white body and a monochrome version on black, each priced at 5,830 yen. A "TWC FINAL" T-shirt with a red Unicorn Gundam silhouette and an embroidered sleeve mark also sells for 5,830 yen. A ceramic mug bearing the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam design and the statue's display period retails at 1,980 yen. A tenugui collaboration with Kyoto-based Kamawanu, featuring the Unicorn in Unicorn Mode with clouds in light blue or black, is priced at 2,750 yen. All items are produced by Bandai, with cotton apparel made in China or Vietnam and the tenugui in Japan. In-store sales begin August 29 at the STRICT-G Tokyo Odaiba store, with advance orders on Premium Bandai starting August 28 at 1:00 PM.