The RX-78-2 Gundam is being actively pushed by Bandai Spirits across multiple product lines in 2026, including a ukiyo-e packaged Entry Grade kit, a Limit Break prize figure, and display at the Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour. It also appears as a collaboration variant, with an RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] shown at Tokyo Toy Show 2026.
The RX-78-2 Gundam anchors several Bandai Spirits releases in 2026, spanning entry-level, premium, and event-exclusive lines. The most recent story, dated August 27, 2026, covers three Entry Grade kits with ukiyo-e packaging and Japanese-pattern stickers, including the RX-78-2 Gundam. Priced at 1,430 yen including tax, the 1/144 scale kit uses the series' signature touch gate design and snap-fit assembly, requiring no nippers or adhesive. Bandai Spirits markets the ukiyo-e packaging as a souvenir for overseas customers, framing the kit as traditional Japanese craft.
On the same day, the Gundam x hololive collaboration line expanded with two Metal Robot Soul figures, while the Tokyo Toy Show 2026 display included an RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.]. This positions the RX-78-2 across both mainstream and collector-focused product tiers. Earlier in June, a 28cm Limit Break prize figure of the RX-78-2 Gundam was announced for sequential release starting June 23. The same month, the Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour made its final Japan stop in Yokohama, commemorating Gunpla's 45th anniversary, though the RX-78-2 is not specifically named in that event's coverage.
Across the stories, the RX-78-2 appears in every Bandai Spirits product category, from a beginner-friendly Entry Grade to a premium collaboration model. The emphasis on ukiyo-e packaging and souvenir framing suggests a deliberate push toward overseas buyers, while the hololive collaboration ties the classic mobile suit to current VTuber fandom.
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Aug 27
BANDAI SPIRITS is releasing three new Gunpla in its ENTRY GRADE series with ukiyo-e themed packaging and Japanese-pattern stickers. The RX-78-2 Gundam, Wing Gundam, and Strike Gundam all arrive on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Each kit features the series' signature touch gate design, allowing parts to be snapped off the runner by hand without nippers, and a snap-fit design that requires no adhesive. This makes the kits suitable for first-time builders. The color-coded parts produce a color scheme close to the box art when assembled. Newly included Japanese-pattern stickers let builders recreate the ukiyo-e style paint depicted on the packaging. The RX-78-2 Gundam and Strike Gundam are priced at 1,430 yen each including tax, while the Wing Gundam is 1,760 yen including tax. All three kits are 1/144 scale and include their respective weapons and a shield. BANDAI SPIRITS markets the ukiyo-e packaging as a possible souvenir for overseas customers, adding a traditional Japanese design element to the model kits. The Wing Gundam's packaging features an innovative Japanese design with wings spread when displayed on a separately sold action base.
Aug 27
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.].
Jun 22
Bandai Spirits has announced a new prize figure in its Limit Break series: the RX-78-2 Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam. The figure stands approximately 28cm tall and is designed to capture the essence of the original mobile suit. It will be released sequentially starting June 23.
Jun 22
Bandai Spirits will hold THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP WORLD TOUR in YOKOHAMA from July 10 to August 31, 2026, at Yokohama Sky Building. The event is the last domestic Japan stop of the global tour commemorating Gunpla's 45th anniversary. It will sell limited Gunpla kits, merchandise, and snacks, display a 2-meter Gundam statue, and offer purchase bonuses including a Gundam Card Game promo card and an original shopper bag.