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Mobile Suit Gundam Seed
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- Release
- manga · December 2026 · 2026-10-06
- Release
- tv · 2002 · 2026-08-11
- Release
- game · 2026-08-20 · 2026-08-20
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- METAL BUILD Strike Gundam ENGINEERING EDITION is a monotone and transparent-finish version of the Strike Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. · 2026-10-06
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- ZAFT soldiers machine-gun surrendering Earth Alliance troops · 2026-08-11
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- Parents reject a newborn because of eye color · 2026-08-11
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- Bandai Spirits announced three new Figuarts mini figures from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny on July 28, 2026. · 2026-07-28
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- seven new figures (GUNDAM FIGURE SEED PROJECT SPECIAL LIVESTREAM) · 2026-07-27
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15h ago
The theatrical film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, set for release on January 15, 2027, has revealed just one enemy mobile suit so far: the ZGMF-2050A Gouf Ignited Custom. The official website explains it as a Gouf Ignited customized independently by ZAFT's rebel Bronwell Corps. The name points to an improved version of the ZGMF-2000 Gouf Ignited from Gundam SEED DESTINY, with equipment recalling the Gatling Shield of the older Gouf Custom.
1d ago
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM MSV began in the December issue of Monthly Hobby Japan, released October 23, and its first installment introduced two machines: the Rising Freedom CDE Spec and the Immortal Justice CDE Spec. They are simplified production versions of the Rising Freedom Gundam and Immortal Justice Gundam, built for organizations other than Compass. Machine settings will also appear on the official Gundam SEED site from November.
1d ago
BANDAI SPIRITS will open preorders at general retail stores on November 2, 2026, for the METAL ROBOT Spirits <SIDE MS> Infinite Justice Gundam (SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver.), the version of Athrun Zala's mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. The figure is about 140mm tall, priced at 19,800 yen with tax, and scheduled for release in January 2027. It has a newly sculpted head and includes the new Hayato no Tate shield.
4d ago
Premium Bandai opens preorders at 11:00 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 for three reissued Gunpla. The MG 1/100 Gundam Astray Noir from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY ASTRAY-B is 5,940 yen and ships in January 2027. The HGBD:R 1/144 Eldora Windam and Eldora Dotress from Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE are 2,310 yen each, with the Windam shipping in March 2027. All three are made by BANDAI SPIRITS.
5d ago
THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP in TAKAOKA runs November 15, 2026 to January 6, 2027 at AEON Mall Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, with free admission and BANDAI SPIRITS as organizer. The lineup includes HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Heine's Custom Machine) [Clear Color] at 2,860 yen, HG 1/144 Gundam Base Limited Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility (Destroy Mode) at 4,180 yen, and MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish] at 16,390 yen.
Oct 17
Bandai's Ichiban Kuji lottery line tied to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO goes on sale January 16, 2027, per Inside. Tickets cost 800 yen at Seven-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, Youme Town and other stores. The A, B and C prizes are MASTERLISE figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke and new character Leonard Burwey. The E prize is a set of MS Head Magnets covering the Strike Freedom Gundam and Infinite Justice Gundam, and the Last One prize is a Lacus Clyne MASTERLISE figure. Separately, Animate runs a theatrical release fair from January 14 to February 14, 2027, at its nationwide stores and mail order. Purchases and reservations of 1,100 yen or more of SEED series goods earn one random clear card from eight designs. Newly drawn goods themed on waiting to meet up include acrylic stands, mini colored paper collections, a blanket and trash pouches.
Oct 15
Bandai Spirits opened reservations at general retail stores and online for the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited Custom on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The kit builds the mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO, which opens in theaters on January 15, 2027. The sword stores and extends without part swapping, the whip ships in extended and bent states, and the Shield Gatling rotates. Release is April 2027 at 3,190 yen.
Oct 15
Bandai Spirits Hobby Division opened product pages on October 15 for the HG 1/144 Murasame Kai (Initial Production Type) from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO. The kit is priced at 2,970 yen with tax included and is scheduled for release in December 2026. It recreates the mobile suit's dark blue coloring through molded colors, uses the SEED Action System for posing, includes a newly sculpted mock battle rifle, and can switch to MA form by swapping some parts. Accessories cover a mock battle rifle, beam saber, beam rifle, shield, a set of MA transformation parts, two booster tank parts, and a sticker. Reservations open at stores and online starting October 15. The same product page rollout also listed the HG 1/144 Infinite Justice Gundam and Booster Unit, the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited Custom, and the HG 1/144 Strike Freedom Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO Ver., which carry release windows between January 2027 and April 2027.
Oct 9
Bandai's Gashapon Online has opened reservations for Mobile Suit Gundam Gundam Head Mejirushi Accessory 3, a six-type lineup of small marker charms drawn from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. The set covers Strike Freedom Gundam Type II, Black Knight Squad Carlla, Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.), Destiny Gundam Spec II, and Akatsuki. Each piece is a painted PVC figure paired with a silicone ring and a crab clasp, about 2.5 cm tall, made to clip onto bags and small items. The Z'Gok is the entry drawing the most attention, with posts joking that it is the odd one out and one user reporting four pulls of it in a row. Reservations close Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 23:59, or earlier if the prepared quantity runs out, at 400 yen per play, with home delivery set for around late January 2027.
Oct 9
The new film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero will open in theaters on January 15, 2027, and its protagonist is Shinn Asuka. The reveal came during a stream on October 9, 2026, alongside a teaser visual and trailer. The film is a prequel to the 2024 movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, adapting a scenario written after Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny by scriptwriter Chiaki Morosawa, writer Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda.
Oct 9
Preorders for three reissued Gundam SEED plastic models open on Premium Bandai on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 11:00, with shipments set for December 2026. The lineup includes the HG 1/144 Black Knight Squad Rud-ro.A Riddelard, Daniel and Liu unit set at 8,910 yen and the HG 1/144 Gyan Strom (Hilda Harken Custom) at 3,190 yen. A FULL MECHANICS Aile Calamity Gundam is also part of the run.
Oct 8
The theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO will open on January 15, 2027, the release date announced during a special program streamed on the official Gundam YouTube channel on October 9. The film is a prequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, the 2024 theatrical sequel to the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED television series, and it connects the events of the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY and the 2024 film. Shinn Asuka is the protagonist. The scenario was written during planning for SEED FREEDOM by series composition writers Chiaki Morosawa and Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda. A panel at New York Comic Con 2026, which began October 8 local time, introduced the same information with special guests. The October 9 stream was scheduled for 4:45 AM Japan time so domestic viewers could watch the New York panel content at the same time.
Oct 7
Gashapon Online will take pre-orders for Mobile Suit Gundam Gundam Head Mejirushi Accessory 3 from October 8 at 11:00, priced at 400 yen per play with shipping around late January 2027. The third volume in the head-shaped marker series draws its six designs from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM: Strike Freedom Gundam Type II, Black Knight Squad Carla, Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.), Destiny Gundam Spec II, and Akatsuki.
Oct 7
The METAL ROBOT Spirits <SIDE MS> Black Knight Squad Carla from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is open for pre-orders on Tamashii Web at 26,400 yen including tax, with shipping set for April 2027. The figure stands about 145mm tall, uses ABS, PVC and die-cast, and reproduces the film's coloring and gold plating. Chest armor movement deploys the Super High Impulse Cannon Adro Onji.
Oct 7
MegaHouse is expanding its GGG (Gundam Girls Generation) figure brand with two new entries drawn from across the Gundam franchise. Lacus Clyne, from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, appears in a haori, with her costume shown spreading in the air and her expression mid-speech. That figure is set for release in March 2027 at hobby shops nationwide and online shopping sites, priced at 24,200 yen including tax. It measures about 225mm tall, with sculpting by Ahiru Taicho and coloring by namoji. Separately, Matilda Ajan from the original Mobile Suit Gundam joins the line under a newly drawn illustration and supervision by illustrator and manga artist Tsukasa Kotobuki. Preorders for Matilda Ajan open Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:00 at hobby shops and online retailers. Her figure is about 250mm tall and is scheduled for June 2027 at 22,000 yen including tax.
Oct 6
Premium Bandai is taking preorders for a batch of Gunpla kits scheduled to ship in December 2026. The roundup spans Real Grade reprints including the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam Deactive Mode and the ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam Deactive Mode, effect unit reprints for Strike Freedom and Destiny, the High Grade Leon, Gundam Griepe and Gundam Aerial Permet Score Six, and the SD BB Senshi Tenrei Gundamu Reprint Kirako Ver. Prices start at 1,870 yen.
Oct 6
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel to the 2024 film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, and it is set to depict the Freedom Gundam theft incident, which the earlier film did not cover in detail. A program with the latest information on the work is scheduled to stream from 4:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2026. Fans want the gap between Athrun Zala and Cagalli Yula Athha filled in.
Oct 6
Bandai Spirits Collectors Division will commercialize the METAL BUILD Strike Gundam ENGINEERING EDITION, a monotone and transparent-finish version of the Strike Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. The figure stands about 180mm and ships with a beam rifle, two Armor Schneiders, an anti-beam shield, interchangeable hands and antenna, and a dedicated pedestal set. It costs 19,800 yen and goes on sale first at GUNDAM-Con2027 SIDE MAKUHARI from January 9 to 11, 2027, with Premium Bandai sales planned later.
Oct 5
Bandai Spirits will release renewed versions of Freedom Gundam, Wing Gundam Zero (EW), and Char's Zaku II from its Gundam Universe action figure line on October 31. Each figure adopts the new Universal Reaction Frame, which the line credits with a wider range of articulation for reenacting scenes from the anime. All three stand about 150mm tall, cost 4,400 yen each with tax included, and ship as general retail products.
Oct 5
The October 2026 Gunpla Journal rounds up Bandai's upcoming kit schedule, led by the MGSD 00 Raiser at 6,050 yen, the MGEX 1/100 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam at 26,400 yen, the HG 1/144 Hamma Hamma at 4,400 yen, and the RG 1/144 Ground Type Gundam at 4,620 yen. All four are scheduled for 2027 releases.
Oct 5
Bandai Spirits will open preorders for two METAL ROBOT Spirits items from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom on October 9 at 5:00 PM JST. The Black Knight Squad Carla articulated figure is priced at 26,400 yen including tax, with an April 2027 ship date. A dedicated effect parts set is priced at 6,050 yen including tax and ships the same month. The figure stands about 145mm tall and uses ABS, PVC, and diecast parts. Its chest armor moves to deploy the Super High Impulse Cannon Adulo Onji, and the included interchangeable face parts correspond to scenes from the film. The effect parts set carries Levitator effect parts with gradient paint and a wingspan of about 410mm. It also includes Sahasrabhuja effect parts and support parts to recreate the launch state. Both items are listed as manufacturer BANDAI SPIRITS. Preorders run through the Tamashii Web Shop and Premium Bandai, per the announcements.
Oct 3
Banpresto is adding the Strike Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED to its Genkitoppa prize figure series. The figure stands approximately 28cm tall and is set to roll out sequentially to game centers and amusement facilities nationwide starting Friday, September 25, 2026. It is the first protagonist mobile suit from the series to appear in this line, which is built around the concept of "exceeding the limits of robot prize figures." The Strike Gundam is rendered in a form that conveys its defining silhouette. Product details are listed on the Banpresto Navi page. Reactions online include "Seriously!?", "I absolutely want it," and "This is so my taste." Some commenters are asking for a Deactivate Mode version and a Strike Rouge release.
Sep 24
Bandai Spirits will open pre-orders for the METAL BUILD Strike Noir Gundam (20th MEMORIAL COLOR) on Premium Bandai and the Tamashii Web Shop at 4:00 PM on September 25, 2026. The figure is a re-release tied to the 20th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 -Stargazer-, with coloring changed to reflect the machine's on-screen appearance, including firearms finished mainly in black. The Strike Noir Gundam is the Strike E, an improved Strike Gundam, fitted with the Noir Striker pack and operated by the Earth Alliance's 81st Independent Mobile Battalion, Phantom Pain. The set keeps the Noir Striker configuration and adds newly sculpted hand parts with expressions for the Beam Rifle Shorty. It stands about 180mm tall, uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast, and costs 39,600 yen including tax. Shipment is scheduled for March 2027. The acceptance period may close early once the prepared quantity is reached.
Sep 14
MegaHouse is taking preorders from 10:00 on September 10, 2026 for a GGG series figure of Cagalli Yula Athha in her pilot suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The figure is priced at 23,100 yen with tax included and is scheduled to ship in February 2027. It depicts Cagalli holding the ring Athrun gave her, based on the film's epilogue cut.
Sep 9
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.
Sep 5
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.
Sep 2
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.
Sep 2
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.
Sep 2
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.
Aug 31
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.
Aug 29
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.
Aug 29
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.
Aug 28
STRICT-G, the Gundam apparel shop operated by Bandai, has introduced a new apparel and goods collection modeled after Athrun Zala from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The lineup consists of four items: a dry T-shirt, dry half pants, a dry hoodie, and a clear bottle, all featuring designs inspired by the character. The three apparel items are made with functional materials that offer contact cooling, UV-cut, and water-absorbing quick-drying properties, making them suitable for spring and summer wear. The clear bottle includes an original logo and comes with a carabiner that can be attached to bags, designed for everyday use as well as outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and mountaineering. Pre-orders for the collection begin on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM JST through the Premium Bandai online store, with general sales starting at STRICT-G stores on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The T-shirt is priced at 4,950 yen, the half pants at 6,050 yen, the hoodie at 6,600 yen, and the clear bottle at 2,200 yen, all tax included. The apparel comes in sizes M through XXL, with the T-shirt available in burgundy and the half pants and hoodie in navy.
Aug 27
Bandai Spirits is releasing a G-FRAME FA figure of the Destiny Gundam (ZGMF-X42S), the mobile suit piloted by Shin Asuka in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure is a Premium Bandai exclusive, priced at 6,545 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for March 2027. It stands about 110mm tall and includes the anti-ship sword MMI-714 Arondight Beam Sword, the long-range beam cannon M2000GX High-Energy Long-Range Beam Cannon, and the Voiture Lumiere system that reproduces the Wings of Light. The set includes one colored figure, partially assembled, and one piece of soda-flavored gum. The Destiny Gundam was developed by ZAFT under orders from Gilbert Durandal, chairman of the PLANT Supreme Council, and features the Hyper-Deuterion Engine and high mobility from the interplanetary propulsion system. Orders are also open simultaneously for the Destiny Gundam SpecII, the modified version that appears in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, in a final battle image color scheme with metallic red frame parts. Both figures are part of the G-FRAME FA line, which emphasizes sharp modeling and articulation.
Aug 20
Bandai is releasing Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Series Memorial Collection Wafers, a 20-piece set of confectionery toys with metallic plastic cards. The set includes 29 card types featuring famous scenes and mobile suits from the SEED series, plus original newly drawn illustrations. Reservations open August 20, 2026, on Premium Bandai.
Aug 20
The official X account for the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series announced on August 20 that a special program revealing the latest information on the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO will stream on the Gundam Channel YouTube channel starting at 4:45 a.m. JST on October 9. The program will deliver the same content unveiled at the New York Comic Con 2026 panel event held the same day. The panel, titled Gundam Showcase 2026 @ NYC - Feat. SEED FREEDOM ZERO Panel, takes place on October 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT at the convention's Main Stage. A worldwide stream on GUNDAM CHANNEL INTL is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. EDT on October 8, but it will not be a live broadcast or recording of the panel; it will deliver key updates separately. SEED FREEDOM ZERO is a prequel to the 2024 theatrical film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, based on a scenario written by Chiaki Morosawa, Shigeru Morita, and director Mitsuo Fukuda during that film's planning. The theatrical release was announced at Gundam Conference SPRING 2026 in May 2026.
Aug 13
Bandai Spirits will hold a lottery sale for the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. figure on Premium Bandai starting August 24, 2026 at 12:00. The figure commemorates TAMASHII NATION 2026 and is priced at 25,300 yen including tax, with shipping scheduled for November 11, 2026. The coloring is based on the final battle scene from the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, with the elbow and knee joints appearing to glow red through plating applied to die-cast parts. The main body's exterior parts have a reddish tint to reflect that glow. The set includes Wings of Light effect parts, a high-energy beam rifle, a prototype 35-type modified railgun, a shield, beam shield effect parts, an Arondight beam sword, beam boomerang effect parts, and a dedicated stand. The figure stands about 140mm tall with a wingspan of about 400mm. Applications are limited to one per person and are open to CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS Sky Stage or higher. The product is handled via lottery, not first-come, first-served.
Aug 11
Magmix published a retrospective on the most gut-wrenching scenes from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and its sequel Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, both of which aired on TV in 2002 and 2004 respectively. The article highlights three moments that remain difficult to watch today. In SEED episode 37 (episode 35 in the HD Remaster), ZAFT soldiers machine-gun surrendering Earth Alliance troops, saying they do not need Natural prisoners. In episode 45 (episode 43 in the HD Remaster), the series depicts parents rejecting a newborn because its eye color differs from what they requested, a scene that illustrates the dark side of genetic modification. In Destiny, the enhanced human Stella Loussier, who bonds with protagonist Shinn Asuka, is returned to the Alliance on the condition she never fight again, but that promise is broken. Her memories are erased, she is placed in the Destroy Gundam, and she dies when Kira Yamato's Freedom Gundam intervenes. The piece calls these unrewarding episodes among the most unforgettable in the SEED series.
Aug 10
BANDAI SPIRITS will release new prize figures of Cagalli Yula Athha and Lacus Clyne from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED starting January 2027. The figures are inspired by the ending song Akatsuki no Kuruma, with Cagalli shown with a melancholic look and Lacus behaving composedly. They will be available at amusement facilities nationwide.
Aug 8
Dengeki Hobby Web ranked its Wonder Festival 2026 Summer breaking news reports by reposts, tallying 43 posts with 50 or more RPs as of July 27, 2026. Colored samples of 'Super Kaguya-hime!' figures led the list, with first reveals of 'Gundam SEED FREEDOM' and 'Patlabor' items drawing attention.
Aug 7
Bandai Spirits has opened a third round of orders for the METAL BUILD METEOR from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, following strong demand for the large-scale mech. The third order is a lottery sale on Premium Bandai, with applications accepted from August 7, 2026 at 11:00 JST through September 27, 2026 at 23:00 JST. Winners will be announced in late September 2026, and the item is scheduled to ship in April 2027. The METEOR was supervised by Shigeta Satoshi, chief mechanical designer for the Gundam SEED series, and was created by the same team behind the METAL BUILD Gundam SEED line. The figure measures approximately 705mm in length, or about 860mm when connected to a mobile suit, and extends to over 1,200mm with the beam sword effect parts attached. It includes gimmicks such as firing mode expansion, engine rotation, and hatch opening mechanisms. As an original feature, it supports connection to the Aile Strike Gundam and Force Impulse Gundam. The set includes the main body, beam sword effect parts, arm cover parts, exchangeable panel parts, joint parts, and a dedicated base. The price is 88,000 yen including tax, with free shipping. The figure itself is not included.
Aug 4
The Chiikawa Bakery Kyoto Pop Up Shop will run from August 13 to September 9, 2026, at the JR Kyoto Station West Gate ticket gate special venue, operated by LTR, a subsidiary of CL Holdings. The shop will sell bakery original goods and Kyoto- items, including a collaboration with Kyoto confectionery maker Miseju on a limited 'Chiikawa Bakery Fuwafuwa Otabe Caramel' priced at 1,460 yen with a random sticker. The shop will also offer original breads such as Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi shokupan at 950 yen each, plus mascots, flake stickers, eco bags, cookies, and trays. A purchase bonus gives a Kyoto-limited shopper tag for purchases over 2,200 yen. The bakery's permanent locations include Omokado at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, opened in October 2024, and KITTE Osaka, opened in June 2026. The pop-up is free entry with possible crowd control. The Chiikawa manga by Nagano has eight volumes published by Kodansha, and the TV anime airs within Mezamashi TV on Fuji TV since April 2022.
Aug 4
Bandai Spirits has opened reservations for a new S.H.Figuarts action figure of Kira Yamato in his Orb Union Chief State Pilot Suit, based on his appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. The figure uses a new sculpt and improves the range of motion compared to the earlier Compass Pilot Suit Ver., allowing for a wider variety of poses. It includes interchangeable face parts and accessories to reproduce the Durandal battle scene from the final episode of Gundam SEED Destiny, a feature not present in previous releases. The set contents include the main body, three types of interchangeable wrist parts for each hand, three interchangeable facial expression parts, a facial expression part for the helmet, the helmet itself, a neck part for the helmet, and a handgun. Reservations began on August 3 at general retail stores. The figure is priced at 9,900 yen including tax, with a scheduled release in January 2026. The product page is available on the Tamashii Web site for further details.
Jul 28
Bandai Spirits announced three new Figuarts mini figures from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny on July 28, 2026. Shin Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke, and Cagalli Yula Athha join the palm-sized deformed figure line. Pre-orders open at general retail stores on August 3, 2026. Each figure stands approximately 90mm tall and costs 3,850 yen including tax. Shin Asuka appears in his ZAFT pilot suit with an interchangeable right wrist part. Lunamaria Hawke also wears a ZAFT pilot suit and can hold a helmet with swappable arms. Cagalli Yula Athha is sculpted in her suit as Orb's chief representative, with interchangeable left and right arm parts. Alongside the three new releases, Bandai Spirits is re-releasing three earlier Figuarts mini figures from the same series: Kira Yamato, Athrun Zala, and Lacus Clyne. The new figures ship in January 2027, while the re-releases arrive in December 2026. The announcement follows a wave of Gundam SEED merchandise news on the same day, including a new S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato action figure and a METAL BUILD METEOR that sold out instantly.
Jul 27
Bandai announced seven new figures from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series during the GUNDAM FIGURE SEED PROJECT SPECIAL LIVESTREAM on July 27. The centerpiece is the METAL BUILD METEOR, a super-large figure measuring approximately 705mm long on its own and up to 860mm when connected to a compatible mobile suit, with beam sword effect parts extending the total length beyond 1,200mm. Supervised by Satoshi Shigeta, chief mechanical animation director for the Gundam SEED series, the figure includes deployment gimmicks for bombardment, rotating engine sections, and hatch openings. It also supports connection to the Aile Strike Gundam and Force Impulse Gundam as original gimmicks. Preorders opened on Premium Bandai at 21:00 JST on July 27 at a price of 88,000 yen (tax included), with shipping planned for February 2027. As of the time of reporting, the item was already listed as out of stock. The livestream also revealed METAL ROBOT魂 figures including Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.), Cavalier Aifrid, and Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver., plus S.H.Figuarts Kira Yamato (Orb Union Pilot Suit Ver.) and Figuarts mini figures of Shinn Asuka, Lunamaria Hawke, and Cagalli Yula Athha. A new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT was also announced, specializing in action poses at approximately 18cm tall, with a Strike Freedom Gundam image revealed and further details promised for August.
Jul 19
Premium Bandai is holding a lottery sale for the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) Gunpla, which released at general retail on July 11. The application period runs until July 21, with winners announced July 23. The kit features a fully renewed HGCE mold with the SEED Action System, beam sword gimmicks, and Slayer Whip parts. Price is 2,860 yen, shipping in August 2026.
Jul 14
Bandai Spirits is offering the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny via a Premium Bandai lottery. The kit uses the SEED Action System for articulation, includes the Slayer Whip in two states, and recreates the red-hot blade with molded colors. The lottery runs until July 21, with winners announced July 23. The kit is not a Premium Bandai exclusive.
Jul 11
Bandai Spirits will release the HGCE 1/144 scale Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) on July 11, 2026. The kit, from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, reproduces the character's orange personal color with molded plastic. It includes a slayer whip in two forms, a beam sword, a shield, and a right open hand. The SEED Action System allows dynamic posing. The kit costs 2,860 yen including tax.
Jul 6
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced on July 6 that two mobile suits from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" will appear as giant nebuta floats at the 2026 Aomori Nebuta Festival. The Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam and the Infinite Justice Gundam Type II, crafted by nebuta master Hiroo Fukushi, will serve as the front nebuta leading a parade group. The exhibition is the first installment of the Gundam Festival Project, an initiative that places Gundam IP into locally cherished festivals as a form of regional revitalization. A newly drawn event key visual shows characters Kira Yamato, Lacus Clyne, Athrun Zala, and Cagalli Yula Athha dressed in haneto dancer costumes. The parade will also distribute collaboration fans featuring that visual. The festival runs from August 2 to August 7, with a pre-festival display on August 1. A pop-up shop opens July 18 at the To-O Nippo Shinmachi Building, selling limited goods and tie-up products with local Aomori items like Stamina Gen Tare sauce, Gachirin apple juice, and Nanbu Senbei crackers. Additional collaborations include chocolate banana flavored English Toast bread and Polo Chocolat cake in limited packaging.
Jul 1
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between the online shooter Apex Legends and three Real Grade Gunpla kits, which will be sold exclusively at Gundam Base stores and GUNDAM SIDE-F starting July 25. The lineup includes the RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam -Apex Legends Crypto Ver.-, priced at 4,400 yen; the RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero EW -Apex Legends Valkyrie Ver.-, also 4,400 yen; and the RG 1/144 Gundam Epion -Apex Legends Alter Ver.-, priced at 5,500 yen. Each kit features a color scheme inspired by an Apex Legends character: the Freedom Gundam uses white, yellow-green, and black for Crypto; the Wing Gundam Zero uses black and orange for Valkyrie; and the Gundam Epion uses light blue and black for Alter. All three kits include original Apex Legends marking stickers and come in full-color packaging. The collaboration was announced on July 1 and the kits will be available at physical Gundam Base locations and GUNDAM SIDE-F.