The ROBOT Spirits Great Zeong figure was unveiled with a colored prototype on June 24, 2026. Pre-orders open June 25, 2026, with shipments scheduled for February 2027.
Bandai Spirits revealed the colored prototype of the ROBOT Spirits Great Zeong figure during the Gundam Channel's G Gen Eternal Roadmap Live Stream on June 24, 2026. The figure is based on the mobile armor from the SD Gundam G Generation game series and combines elements from four large mobile armors: the Zeong, Apsaras III, Big Zam, and Bigro. It features a separation mechanism that allows its limbs to detach, and the individual units can be displayed using the included dedicated stand.
The Great Zeong stands approximately 280mm tall at the head and 250mm at the shoulder. Pre-orders open on June 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM JST through the Tamashii Web Store on Premium Bandai. The price is 35,200 yen (tax included), with shipments scheduled for February 2027. The product page will go live at 8:00 AM on the same day, providing further specifications.
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The Enhanced ZZ Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ is now a METAL ROBOT Spirits (Ka signature) figure, supervised by mechanical designer Hajime Katoki. Pre-orders opened September 11, 2026 at 16:00 on the Tamashii Web Shop inside Premium Bandai, priced at 26,400 yen including tax. Shipping is scheduled for April 2027. Die-cast is used mainly in the joints, and the figure transforms into G-Fortress Mode.
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.
Game Spark's roundup of the most-read mecha game articles in late August 2026 is topped by a column arguing that Super Robot Wars Y is the series' strongest entry point for overseas audiences. The column notes the series became playable in English starting with Super Robot Wars V in 2017, with full multilingual rollout beginning later.
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.
Bandai Spirits announced the ROBOT魂 MSM-10 Zock ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure, the final Mobile Suit Gundam mobile suit to join the line. It features a large scale, a mono-eye with LED light-up gimmicks, and movable iron nails. Pre-orders open September 4, 2026, with shipping scheduled for March 2027.
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.
Pollen Robotics, a subsidiary of Hugging Face, announced Microduck, a 25 cm tall bipedal duck robot that walks, skates, and grasps objects with its beak. Priced at $399, it targets developers with pre-trained actions, an SDK, and reinforcement learning tools. It follows the earlier HopeJR and Reachy Mini humanoid robots.
RobotMateHub and Willtech will co-host the Willtech Physical AI Hackathon powered by RobotMateHub in Osaka on November 14-15, 2026. The two-day event targets manufacturing and logistics challenges using bipedal humanoid robots. Recruitment begins today. Beginners in robot development can participate, and the organizers plan to use the event to explore future collaboration.
Bandai announced on August 24 during the 30th anniversary program for "After War Gundam X," titled "What Happens After the After War? [August Issue]," the productization of the "PROPLICA G Controller" and the "METAL ROBOT魂 Gundam Double X." The G Controller, the device used to activate Gundams in the series, is being made under the adult role-play toy brand PROPLICA. It features three modes: "Story Mode," "Pilot Mode," and "Satellite System Mode," with newly recorded dialogue and BGM presented through light, sound, and vibration. A dedicated base for use with Pilot Mode is also included. In Satellite System Mode, the energy charge sequence is recreated. The "PROPLICA G Controller" will be available for pre-order starting August 28 at 16:00 on the "Tamashii Web Shop" within Premium Bandai. It is priced at 20,350 yen (tax included) and is scheduled for shipment in February 2027. Alongside the G Controller, the METAL ROBOT魂 version of the "Gundam Double X" has also been confirmed, with a painted prototype shown during the program. Details on specifications and release timing will be announced at a later date.
Bandai Spirits opened reservations on August 27, 2026 for several new items in its Tamashii Nations figure lines, including two METAL ROBOT Soul figures from the Gundam x hololive production collaboration. The METAL ROBOT Soul <SIDE MS> Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] is priced at 24,200 yen, and the Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] at 28,600 yen, both shipping in January 2027. Reservations for the Nu Gundam began at 16:00 and for the Sazabi at 17:00 on August 27. The figures feature special coloring based on the VTubers' image colors, dedicated bases, and collaboration markings. The company also opened reservations for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a 310mm figure priced at 137,500 yen, also shipping in January 2027. The Kaitai Shouki figure includes LED gimmicks and three armor deployment forms. These items were displayed at the Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026, alongside other collaboration figures including RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] and RG Crossbone Gundam X1 [Houshou Marine Ver.].
Manga Mavericks Books announced at its Anime NYC panel that it has licensed two manga. Midnight Robot by Yōhei Sajita, a story about a girl with a screw in her head that can summon a giant robot, arrives in May 2027. Arai-kun & Haruma-senpai by Akahachi, a campus romance, hits digital in December 2026 and print in June 2027.
Bandai is selling the second wave of its ROBOT魂 (Robot Tamashii) Mobile Suit Gundam miniature gashapon line through Gashapon Online. The lineup includes four mobile suits: Strike Gundam, Aegis Gundam, Gouf, and Char's Z'Gok. Each figure is a miniature recreation of the existing ROBOT魂 figure, packaged in a small box that mirrors the original packaging. The figures measure about 4.1 centimeters, with size varying by type, and are made of PVC, PET, and paper. Orders open at 11:00 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, and close at 23:59 on Monday, August 31, 2026. Each capsule costs 500 yen including tax. Delivery is scheduled for around late December 2026. Bandai notes that the items may also appear in capsule vending machines nationwide before the scheduled delivery period. Order acceptance ends when the prepared quantity is reached. The distributor is Bandai, and the copyright is credited to Sunrise.
At BIC2026, 4Gamer.net spotlighted Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic, a top-down shooter developed solo by Park Kyung-uk, a former South Korean manga artist. The game features a girl named Judy piloting a robot against machines, with a demo on Steam. Park cited Tetsujin 28-go and The Wizard of Oz as inspirations.
Bandai opened reservations for the ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> MS-06J Wetlands Combat Zaku ver. A.N.I.M.E. ~MS MUSEUM~ at Premium Bandai. Priced at 11,000 yen, it ships in January 2027. The figure depicts the Zeon Zaku adapted for jungle and marsh operations during the assault on Jaburo, with museum-style display parts.
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.
Solo developer HAMMERVILLE released a free demo of the 2D fighting action game ROBOTEKA on Steam. Inspired by the 1984 Apple II classic Karateka, the game has players control a robot using a karate style called Robo-Te. The full version is scheduled for November 2026 on PC.
Google DeepMind announced Gemini Robotics 2 on July 30, 2026, a suite of Vision-Language-Action models that control robots from walking to fine two-handed tasks. The models handle posture, object manipulation, and multi-robot collaboration, adapting to different robot bodies. A higher-level model, Gemini Robotics ER 2, manages long task sequences and outperformed its predecessor in evaluations.
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the METAL ROBOT魂 <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam SpecII Final Battle Ver. as a commemorative product for the TAMASHII NATION 2026 event. The figure, priced at 25,300 yen (tax included), reproduces the mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM with its joints glowing red during the final battle. Die-cast parts at the elbows and knees are plated to recreate the glow, while the outer armor is painted with a reddish tint to reflect it. Original markings are applied across the body to add detail. The set includes Wings of Light effect parts, allowing for recreation of battle scenes from the film. The figure stands approximately 140mm tall with a wingspan of about 400mm, and uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast materials. Sales begin with CTM advance sales on August 18 for Ocean Stage and above members, followed by a lottery for Sky Stage and above from August 24. An all-member lottery runs from September 3 to September 6. Post-event lotteries are planned for November. BANDAI SPIRITS also opened reservations for two other SEED FREEDOM figures: the METAL ROBOT魂 Z'Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) at 20,900 yen and the Cavalier Aifrid at 18,700 yen, both shipping in December 2026.
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the fourth entry in its ROBOT魂 ver. A.N.I.M.E. MS MUSEUM series: the MS-06J Wetlands Combat Zaku, a Land Combat Zaku camouflage specification used in the South American Amazon basin. The figure reproduces markings derived from setting materials and illustrations using tampo printing. It includes a dedicated base and model number plate designed to evoke a museum exhibit, plus a wide array of armaments: a Zaku machine gun, Zaku bazooka, two types of heat hawks, a Magella Top cannon, leg triple missile pods, a shell carrying case, crackers, and spare drum magazines. By swapping the head parts, the commander machine specification can be reproduced. The figure stands approximately 125mm tall and is made of ABS and PVC. Pre-orders open at Premium Bandai on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 16:00 JST. The price is 11,000 yen (tax included), with shipment scheduled for January 2027. The MS MUSEUM series is based on the concept of the form that could be called the origin of memory.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a remaster of the 2011 PSP game Super Robot Wars Z II: Hakai-hen. The company also detailed new content for Super Robot Wars Y, including an anniversary expansion pack on August 5 and a free update on August 4 that adds missions and a new BOOST team mode.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced the paid DLC "Anniversary Expansion Pack: Accelerating Future" for Super Robot Wars Y during a livestream held on August 1, 2026, to mark the 35th anniversary of the Super Robot Wars series. The expansion is scheduled for release on August 5, 2026, with pricing still unannounced. The DLC adds 33 area missions combining the main story and frontline missions, along with combination attacks and additional weapons that cross the boundaries between participating works. The content takes place after clearing the main story, and in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Gundam Calibarn appears as part of the Season 2 storyline. This is described as the last additional DLC for Super Robot Wars Y, which is available on PC, PS5, and Switch. The same livestream also confirmed development of a remaster of the 2011 PSP title 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Hakai-hen, though platform and release date details were not disclosed. A free update, version 1.4.0, is scheduled for August 4.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced a live stream for the Super Robot Wars 35th anniversary on August 1 at 20:00 JST. The stream splits into two parts: Part 1 includes a live performance, a celebration corner, and new information on Super Robot Wars Y and Super Robot Wars DD. Part 2 introduces related merchandise. JAM Project will perform.
Sentinel has opened pre-orders for the RIOBOT Soulgain ~Super Robot Wars A Color Ver.~, a reissue of the 2025 action figure in the color scheme from its debut title Super Robot Wars A. The figure stands approximately 250mm tall and uses die-cast, POM, and ABS materials. Its subdued metallic blue main color and fine silver paint are intended to convey weight and luxury. The internal die-cast frame provides stability and heft. The shoulder horns can be extended or retracted via part swapping, and an included support rod allows display of the Genmu Konga firing pose. Light-up wrist parts with built-in LED illumination reproduce the limit break state. Clear molded lens parts across the body react to black light, and red lens parts for the abdomen are included. Pre-orders began July 22, 2026, at retail stores and e-commerce sites including Amazon. The price is 30,000 yen before tax (32,363 yen on Amazon), with a scheduled release in April 2027.
Japanese retailer Geo is running a storewide game sale through July 20 that includes several Nintendo Switch 2 titles at discounted prices. The most notable deals are four games all priced at 3,278 yen: Momotaro Dentetsu, Etrian Odyssey I·II·III, Shiren the Wanderer 6, and Super Robot Wars Y. The sale covers both Switch 2 native software and Switch titles playable via backward compatibility, as well as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades of earlier Switch games. Other discounted Switch 2 titles include Mario Kart World (7,128 yen), Donkey Kong Bananza (5,478 yen), Poko a Pokemon (6,578 yen), Kirby's Air Rider (4,928 yen), and Hyrule Warriors: Sealed Chronicles (5,478 yen). Switch 2 Edition games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (6,028 yen) and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (3,828 yen) are also on sale. The on-site investigation by Inside Games and Game Spark confirms the prices are available at physical Geo stores while stock lasts.
CCSTOYS has opened preorders for a die-cast action figure of the Alt Eisen Nacht from Super Robot Wars OG. The figure features night camouflage paint, high articulation, and includes weapons such as the Revolver Stake, Square Claymore, Shishiou Blade, and M13 Shotgun. Priced at 39,600 yen, it is scheduled for release in November 2026.
Chinese figure manufacturer CCSTOYS is developing a die-cast action figure of Raftclans·Aurun from the Super Robot Wars OG series, as announced by Dragon Horse on July 10. The unpainted prototype was shown at BiliBili World 2026 in Shanghai. The figure follows CCSTOYS's previous SRW OG releases of Cybuster and Alt Eisen. Designer Takayuki Yanase is supervising the project.
Garage Arts released a demo update for the bishoujo mecha hack-and-slash STG Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic on Steam. The 1.1.3 update adds the Minimi weapon, improved tutorials, and a Survival Mode where players survive three minutes on an escalating-difficulty map. The full game is planned for PC via Steam.
Amuse Creative Studio unveiled the teaser trailer, main staff, and television format for the Re:bel Robotica anime at Anime Expo. Shin Ōnuma is general director, Kōki Onoue directs at SILVER LINK., and Yuki Kajiura composes the theme song. The anime adapts Mika Pikazo's mixed media project and will debut in 2027.
Weave Robotics announced Isaac 1, an upgraded home robot that can fold laundry, tidy rooms, and make beds. It still requires remote human assistance for some tasks. Priced at $7,999 outright or $449 per month, deliveries to California begin in fall 2026, with US nationwide sales planned for 2027.
Chinese robot manufacturer UBTech Robotics announced the UWORLD U1 series on July 1, 2026, calling it the world's first full-size biomimetic humanoid robot designed for mass production. The robot features silicone skin, an emotion-driven large language model, and can replicate specific individuals' appearance and voice. It is priced from 119,800 yuan for the half-body Lite model to 990,000 yuan for the Ultra model.
Game Spark previews the demo for 'Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic,' a top-down shooter by Korean solo developer Garage Arts. The game pays homage to robot anime from 1995 to 2010, featuring a girl piloting a mech against a runaway AI. A demo is available on Steam with four story stages and a survival mode.
Robot Assembly released the full version of Plant Nursery Simulator on June 23 for PC via Steam. The shop management sim, which lets players grow and sell plants and vegetables, has 95% positive user reviews out of about 270 ratings. A 40% launch discount runs until July 7.
Imaginer released Medarot Card Robottle RB Kabuto / Kuwagata Ver. for Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2026. The game is a complete reconstruction of the Medarot Robottle battles as a digital card game, not a sequel to the 2000 Game Boy title. Developers aimed for faster-paced matches suitable for modern play while retaining core Medarot elements like parts, medals, and Medachange.
Imaginer releases Medarot Card Robot RB for Switch on June 25, 2026, a digital card game that adapts the Medarot robot battle system. The game is the second DCG in the series, following the 2000 Game Boy Color title. It features two versions, Kabuto and Kuwagata, with different starting decks and cards.
BANDAI SPIRITS unveiled the colored prototype of the ROBOT Spirits Great Zeong during the Gundam Channel's "G Gen Eternal Roadmap Live Stream" on June 24, 2026. The figure is based on the mobile armor from the SD Gundam G Generation game series. It combines elements from four large mobile armors: the Zeong, Apsaras III, Big Zam, and Bigro. The Great Zeong features a separation mechanism that allows its limbs to detach, and the individual units can be displayed using the included dedicated stand. The figure stands approximately 280mm tall at the head and 250mm at the shoulder. Pre-orders open on June 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM JST through the Tamashii Web Store on Premium Bandai. The price is 35,200 yen (tax included), with shipments scheduled for February 2027. The product page will go live at 8:00 AM on the same day, providing further specifications.
NVIDIA announced NVIDIA Halos for Robotics, a full-stack safety system for physical AI and robots. The system spans hardware, software, and sensor layers, building on the Halos architecture previously used for autonomous vehicles. Agility is the first adopter, integrating safety features into humanoid robots deployed at Amazon, GXO, Schaeffler, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada.
Publisher No More Robots and developer IceLemonTea Studio released the interview simulation game Thank You for Your Application on PC via Steam on June 19. Players take the role of an interviewer at a megacorporation in the fictional Sorashima City in 2066, deciding applicants' fates while managing their own precarious finances and housing. The game features branching storylines and includes a new demo alongside the full release.
Bandai Spirits revealed final product photos of the Robot魂 <SIDE AB> Dunbine (H.D.), the first entry in the new Robot魂 (H.D.) high-density series. The figure uses a completely new sculpt, adds pull-out joints for better articulation, and includes an Aura Shot with a wire-attached Shot Claw. It releases June 20, 2026 as a general retail item for 14,300 yen.
Alibaba's Qwen AI research team announced Qwen-Robot Suite, a set of three AI models for robot development: Qwen-RobotNav for navigation and autonomous driving, Qwen-RobotManip for operating manipulators, and Qwen-RobotWorld for world recognition. The suite is designed to enable robots to follow natural language instructions and perform complex tasks.
Developer Buttercup garden, operated by doko, released the 2D pixel-art adventure game 'Robot Hospice' for free on Steam on June 10. The game is set in a near-future facility where robots that have outlived their human families spend their final moments. The player takes the role of a new staff member named Midori, who interacts with five robots, each with distinct personalities, pasts, and memories. In one day, Midori can only talk to one robot, and repeated conversations build trust. The robots sometimes present difficult choices with no easy answers, and the player's role is to decide what is best for them to meet a peaceful end. There is one ending, but how the player parts with each robot depends on their choices. The game uses simple 2D dot-pixel art and Famicom-style music. As of the article's publication, about 10 Steam user reviews had been submitted, all positive. A browser version is planned for release around July. Doko cited childhood feelings toward pet robots and robot vacuum cleaners, and the novel 'Klara and the Sun' by Kazuo Ishiguro, as inspirations for the game's theme of hoping for a happy end for robots.
Sentinel announced the RIOBOT Raijin-Oh action figure from Super Robot Wars OG. Pre-orders open June 8, 2026 exclusively at the Sentinel Store. The figure stands approximately 280mm tall, uses die-cast parts and click joints, and is scheduled for release in October 2026 at 47,300 yen.
Sentinel's RIOBOT series is releasing painted complete figures of the Huckebein Mk-III, AM Boxer, and AM Gunner from Super Robot Wars OG. Pre-orders are open at Rakuten Books. The Huckebein Mk-III stands 17cm tall and uses ABS and die-cast parts. The AM Boxer, a close-combat armored module, reaches about 230mm in height and combines with the Huckebein Mk-III to form the Huckebein Boxer. The three items are sold separately.
Dengeki Hobby Web announced the release of Chapter 83 of the web comic Super Robot Wars OG -The Inspector- Record of ATX, titled Shadow Mirror 2. The chapter shows the Hagane and Hiryu Kai task force attacking Vindel's Zweizergain, which uses System XN to manipulate shadows from a parallel world. Lamia senses Vindel has a hidden goal beyond returning home. Volume 11 of the comic, covering episodes 75-81, is now on sale.
Bandai Spirits will release the HG Alt Eisen Riese plastic model kit in December 2026. The kit, supervised by Takafumi Terada, includes articulation for attack poses, a Claymore hatch opening gimmick, movable rear thrusters, and replacement parts for the Plasma Horn. Pre-orders begin May 28.