Time flies, we now enter the second half of the year. Let's see what's waiting for us to build this time!
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Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,090 Yen
From the latest Gundam series Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury, it has been announced that Lauda Neill's Gundam Schvarzette will join the High Grade GunPla series!
It is equipped with a large sword weapon as its main armament. It can be attached to its back skirt armor when not in use.
Like the other models in the Witch from Mercury series, this kit features multiple ball joints that allows to easily move its neck and waist widely.
In the anime, Gundam Schwarzette is a mobile suit using Prospera Mercury's "GUND FORMAT" technology. This Gundam is a next generation concept model developed from the Darilbalde and as its successor.
Its massive weapon has multiple functions that can be used as a melee or ranged weapon. It also has a handle to hold it like a beam cannon.
More gimmicks will be revealed once Bandai Hobby confirms more details about the kit.
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The Hobby Next Phase 2023 Spring has revealed a new addition to the SD Gundam Cross Silhouette GunPla lineup! This time, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee joins the series in its NT-D mode. In addition to Banshee's Armor Armor VN and BS, it is also included with the Armed Armor DE for its shield and XC for its backpack to recreate the Banshee Norn.
P-Bandai: HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial "Permet Score 6"
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,200 Yen
Premium Bandai announces the release of the High Grade 1/144 Gundam Aerial in its Permet Score 6 which first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury's episode 9 during the duel with the Michaelis.
The kit is a complete remold of the regular released HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial provided with glittery clear parts for some of its shell units. The stickers are also printed in blue instead of the regular red to portray the permet score 6 state.
Its blue and yellow exterior armor parts, and its joints and beam rifle are molded in metallic.
In addition, the kit comes with a special display platform molded with the anime's logo and a special sticker sheet exclusive to this P-Bandai release.
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 1,980 Yen
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The Gundam Base Japan has announced the release of the final battle version of the Real Grade Unicorn Gundam, also featured with special coating for its white armor pieces (wait, is that titanium?).
The Gundam Side- F has announced that it will be releasing a 1/144 scale Hobby Hi-Zack as an exclusive kit for the SIDE-F facility starting July 22nd. The price is 3,080 Yen.
The GunPla lineup of July 2023 features four entries from the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury anime series to celebrate its season finale on July 2nd. It includes the HG 1/144 Gundam Schwarzette, the Premium Bandai Hight Grade Gundam Aerial Permet Score 6, Lfrith Jiu, and the secret mobile suit B that was confirmed to be the HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn.
Along with the Witch from Mercury GunPla releases, the SDCS joins in with the RX-0 Unicorn 02 Banshee, complete with its Norn equipment.
HG 1/144 Gundam Calibarn
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Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,200 Yen
Suletta's newest mobile suit, the Gundam Calibarn, is finally coming in the High Grade GunPla series, complete with pure white armor and its broom-like beam cannon as its main weapon to add a little touch of "witch"!
The kit was first planned during the Hobby Next Phase Spring 2023, as a secret GunPla under a tentative name of New Product B.
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During the Vanadis Incident, the Gundam Calibarn was seized by the Space Assembly League. It was also nicknamed the "Monster", like the character Caliban in Shakespeare's play The Tempest, from which it derives its name.
Release Date: July 2023Price: 2,090 Yen
It is equipped with a large sword weapon as its main armament. It can be attached to its back skirt armor when not in use.
Like the other models in the Witch from Mercury series, this kit features multiple ball joints that allows to easily move its neck and waist widely.
In the anime, Gundam Schwarzette is a mobile suit using Prospera Mercury's "GUND FORMAT" technology. This Gundam is a next generation concept model developed from the Darilbalde and as its successor.
Its massive weapon has multiple functions that can be used as a melee or ranged weapon. It also has a handle to hold it like a beam cannon.
More gimmicks will be revealed once Bandai Hobby confirms more details about the kit.
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Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,200 Yen
The kit also features a frame select mode which means that the set is included with both the SD frame, and with the CS frame for extended height and articulation.
P-Bandai: HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial "Permet Score 6" Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,200 Yen
Premium Bandai announces the release of the High Grade 1/144 Gundam Aerial in its Permet Score 6 which first appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury's episode 9 during the duel with the Michaelis.
The kit is a complete remold of the regular released HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial provided with glittery clear parts for some of its shell units. The stickers are also printed in blue instead of the regular red to portray the permet score 6 state.
Its blue and yellow exterior armor parts, and its joints and beam rifle are molded in metallic.
In addition, the kit comes with a special display platform molded with the anime's logo and a special sticker sheet exclusive to this P-Bandai release.
Price: 1,980 Yen
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Premium Bandai has announced the release of Gundam Lfrith Jiu to celebrate the launch of the first episode of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury's side story "Vanadis Heart" in Kadokawa's monthly Gundam ACE comic magazine.
The kit comes complete with its main weapon, Tiger's Hand. This weapon features a large hand-like piece that can shoot beams to its enemies, and its size is as long as the Gundam. It can also be holstered on its backpack when not in use, and as an additional booster.
Premium Bandai announces a fin funnel effect expansion pack for the regular retail released RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam from the Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children novel. The expansion set include effect parts for the fin funnel that is compatible for both RG hi-nu and RG nu Gundam.
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P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Johnny Ridden's Gelgoog [High Mobility Type]
The MS-14B High Mobility Type Gelgoog piloted by Johnny Ridden [Crimson Lightning] arrives in the Master Grade Ver. 2.0! Featuring some of its molds from the regular released Gelgoog Ver. 2.0 with newly molded parts to portray Johnny Ridden's specifications.
The kit comes with the B type backpack which is a newly molded part for this specific Gelgoog and is dedicated to holster different types of equipment including its giant bazooka, rocket launcher, or even its beam rifle.
This release is part of the Universal Century ACE PILOT Log presented by Premium Bandai.
A newly designed water slide decal is also included in the kit, along with the Gelgoog's significant Beam Naginata and Shield!
P-Bandai: RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher [REISSUE]
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P-Bandai: HGUC 1/144 Jesta [Shezarr Type, Team B & C] [REISSUE]
Mobile Suit Gundam NT [Narrative]
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,530 Yen
Premium Bandai announces a reissue of the Shezarr Type Jesta packed with its Team B and Team C equipment which was first featured in the anime film Mobile Suit Gundam NT [Narrative]. This reissue celebrates the successful release of the film's TV version via 28 MBS/TBS stations in Japan, nationwide.
The kit features a set of newly molded parts and equipment unique to this specification which include a head sensor part for its head when in snipe mode, a tripod support with Mega Beam Launcher, and a capture gun.
Its legs are reproduced with newly molded parts and articulation in order to bend its knee when in sniper mode.
The Gundam Base Japan has announced the release of a High Grade 1/144 Gundam Aerial in clear color molding to commemorate the successful run of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury anime which also concluded in its 24th and final episode on July 2nd.
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RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam [TITANIUM FINISH] [REISSUE AT GUNDAM BASE ONLINE SHOP]
The Gundam Base Japan announces that it will be releasing the titanium finish version of the Real Grade hi-nu Gundam in November 2022 after its long postponement from its original release of January 22 due to the pandemic.
This kit will be limited and exclusively purchased at the participating Gundam Base sites including satellite branches via lottery sale.
The entire white exterior of the kit is provided with titanium finish while its blue armor parts are coated with metallic finishing. Matte gold plating is used for various joints, leg vernier, and propellant tank base - for a luxurious finish!
The kit comes complete with its main weapon, Tiger's Hand. This weapon features a large hand-like piece that can shoot beams to its enemies, and its size is as long as the Gundam. It can also be holstered on its backpack when not in use, and as an additional booster.
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Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,970 Yen
The setup will also not be completed with the sold separately Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher - also for both nu Gundam and hi-nu Gundam units.
The kit includes 6 jet effect parts for the fin funnels, two pairs of energy charge state fin funnel effects, and a pair of beam fin funnel effect parts. The set also include an action base 4 with funnel display support in clear plastic.
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P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Johnny Ridden's Gelgoog [High Mobility Type]Release Date: July 2023
Price: 6,380 Yen
The kit comes with the B type backpack which is a newly molded part for this specific Gelgoog and is dedicated to holster different types of equipment including its giant bazooka, rocket launcher, or even its beam rifle.
This release is part of the Universal Century ACE PILOT Log presented by Premium Bandai.
A newly designed water slide decal is also included in the kit, along with the Gelgoog's significant Beam Naginata and Shield!
P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Musha Gundam Mk-II Tokugawa Ieyasu ver. [REISSUE]
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 7,334 Yen
Premium Bandai has announced that it will reissue the Master Grade Musha Gundam Mk-II in its "Tokugawa Ieyasu" design and colors. The kit is a representation of the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The kit was also announced to be available at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2023 - more details will be added soon.
The kit shares some of its molds with the regular released MG 1/100 Musha Gundam Mk-II, molded in light brown for its main armor parts and provided with newly molded head piece. It is also completed with a traditional Japanese sticker sheet for its arms and legs for additional detailing.
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,750 Yen
The official Bandai Hobby site announces that it will be releasing an extension kit for the RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam via Premium Bandai soon. The kit features the Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher equipment that was also featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children (Manga).
The kit is completed with Action base 4 (black clear color) / Action base 5 (black clear color) to support the kit when in posed display. Another set of realistic decal is also included for detailing the kit!
Price: 2,750 Yen
The official Bandai Hobby site announces that it will be releasing an extension kit for the RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam via Premium Bandai soon. The kit features the Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher equipment that was also featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children (Manga).
The kit is completed with Action base 4 (black clear color) / Action base 5 (black clear color) to support the kit when in posed display. Another set of realistic decal is also included for detailing the kit!
P-Bandai: HGUC 1/144 II Neo Zeong [Narrative Ver.] [REISSUE]
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 28,600 Yen
To celebrate the end of the TV version of Mobile Suit Gundam: NT on 28 MBS/TBS station is the massive narrative version reissue of the HGUC NEO ZEONG!
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Release Date: July 2023
Price: 28,600 Yen
A batch of pre-orders for the HGUC 1/144 II Neo Zeong [Narrative Ver.] will be opening via the official USA Premium Bandai on April 13, 2023 at 9:00 PM EST. This batch has a target release of October 2023.
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The kit comes with additional trim detailing and design on its shoulders, and of course its white color scheme! Also, don't forget that the HGUC Sinanju Stein Narrative Version is also included in the kit.
Its accessories and equipment include a pair of beam rifle, a pair of bazooka, a large beam axe, a pair of beam sabers, and a shield for the Sinanju Stein Ver. NT. The kit also comes with a newly designed water slide decals with Neo Zeong Ver. NT specifications.
This massive model kit can also be expanded with the sold separately Psycho Shard effect unit if it wasn't huge enough for your shelves.
The Neo Zeong will not be complete without its majestic psycho shard effects that can be equipped around it. This kit is a great extension for both HGUC 1/144 Neo Zeong and HGUC 1/144 Neo Zeong [Narrative Ver.].
P-Bandai: HGUC 1/144 Jesta [Shezarr Type, Team A] [REISSUE]Mobile Suit Gundam NT [Narrative]
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 3,080 Yen
Price: 3,080 Yen
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Premium Bandai announces a reissue of the Shezarr Type Jesta packed with its Team A specification which was first featured in the anime film Mobile Suit Gundam NT [Narrative]. This reissue celebrates the successful release of the film's TV version via 28 MBS/TBS stations in Japan, nationwide.
The kit includes newly molded parts representing Shezarr's custom Jesta Team A, including a custom head sensor part for its sight, a custom backpack with two large booster tanks, just like the Full Armor Unicorn Gundam uses. A third booster is also included that you can install in the center of the pack for extended space maneuvers.
P-Bandai: HGUC 1/144 Jesta [Shezarr Type, Team B & C] [REISSUE]Mobile Suit Gundam NT [Narrative]
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 2,530 Yen
The kit features a set of newly molded parts and equipment unique to this specification which include a head sensor part for its head when in snipe mode, a tripod support with Mega Beam Launcher, and a capture gun.
Its legs are reproduced with newly molded parts and articulation in order to bend its knee when in sniper mode.
Gundarium Alloy 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [REISSUE]
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Commemorative Special Resale
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 220,000 Yen (2,000 USD)
Premium Bandai has finally revealed one of the most anticipated 40th GunPla anniversary model kit entry! Just right in time for the Holidays, this kit will be rolling out its first shipment in December 2020.
A new method of model kit building has been made for this special kit, Bandai Spirits and GunPla 40th anniversary has introduced the Metal Injection Molding (MIM). The kit's exterior armor is fully molded in metal "Gundarium" parts that is also provided with fine detailing that represents the RX-78-2 Gundam in another perspective.
The kit is also provided with plastic inner framing parts with more compact material to accommodate the metal parts that are going to be attached to it.
A special display base is also provided which adds another impact to the actual display presentation of the kit. The display base is provided with acrylic material which is also laser engraved with EFSF logo, and RX-78-2 Gundam name at the bottom.
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 220,000 Yen (2,000 USD)
Premium Bandai has finally revealed one of the most anticipated 40th GunPla anniversary model kit entry! Just right in time for the Holidays, this kit will be rolling out its first shipment in December 2020.
A new method of model kit building has been made for this special kit, Bandai Spirits and GunPla 40th anniversary has introduced the Metal Injection Molding (MIM). The kit's exterior armor is fully molded in metal "Gundarium" parts that is also provided with fine detailing that represents the RX-78-2 Gundam in another perspective.
The kit is also provided with plastic inner framing parts with more compact material to accommodate the metal parts that are going to be attached to it.
The Gundam Base Limited
Release Date: July 7, 2023
Price: 1,430 Yen
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This kit will be sold exclusively and for limited time at the Gundam Base Tokyo from July 7, 2023 for 1,430 Yen.
All of the armor parts of the Gundam Aerial were converted into clear plastic molds, featuring a beautiful representation of a multiple clear-colored Gundam Aerial, while maintaining the joints and connectors in solid colored plastic to secure durability when performing dynamic poses.
The Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury premiered in Japan in October 2022. The anime ran for 24 episodes and was split into two seasons of 12 episodes each.
RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam [TITANIUM FINISH] [REISSUE AT GUNDAM BASE ONLINE SHOP]The Gundam Base Limited
Release Date: July 2023
Price: 9,900 Yen
This kit will be limited and exclusively purchased at the participating Gundam Base sites including satellite branches via lottery sale.
The entire white exterior of the kit is provided with titanium finish while its blue armor parts are coated with metallic finishing. Matte gold plating is used for various joints, leg vernier, and propellant tank base - for a luxurious finish!
Release Date: July 29, 2023
Price: 12,760 Yen
The kit is also provided with three display bases for its shields, three pairs of beam gatling guns, and three Unicorn Gundam shields. The kit is also completed with the Unicorn Gundam's beam magnum and hyper bazooka.
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As the kit's name suggests, this version of the Unicorn Gundam comes with the clear green psycho frame, featured in the "final battle" of the Mobile Suit Gundam UC.
HGUC 1/144 Narrative Gundam A-Packs (Clear Color)
The Gundam Base Limited
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It has been announced that the Narrative Gundam A-Packs will be available in Gundam Base Japan stores nationwide starting July 29th for a limited time. The kit's armor pieces are presented in clear colored plastic to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the titular Gundam film, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative.
Release Date: July 29, 2023
Price: 6,050 Yen
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Narrative Gundam is the a mobile suit appearing in Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative film, also loosely based on the novel Mobile Suit Gundam UC: Phoenix Hunting. It is piloted by Jona Basta.
It is a mobile suit manufactured by Anaheim Electronics and developed as a prototype for the RX-93 nu Gundam. As it was primarily intended as a data acquisition test bed, there are many areas that have not been armored, leaving the frame structure exposed.
Release Date: July 22, 2023
Price: 3,080 Yen
Though it may have debuted in the Char’s Counterattack film, this release is dubbed as an AOZ Re-Boot version release.
The Hobby Hi-Zack is a civilian made mobile suit that is based on Hi-Zack model, to use in sports competition and other trades, therefore, all of its armaments were removed as far more advanced mobile suits became available for EFF and these mobile suit where no linger needed for combat use. The Hobby Hi-Zack also feature a different armor pieces than its predecessor and is newly molded for this GunPla release.
HGUC 1/144 GM III [Earth Federation Force Type / Bosch Weller Custom]
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Release Date: July 29, 2023
Price: 2,420 Yen
The Gundam Side-F has announced the release of Bosch Weller color version of the HG GM III as the facility's limited model kit. This kit is part of the Gundam Side-F's ACE PILOT LOG "Memory of SIDE-F" GunPla series, which is lined up with the previously announced Yuu Kajima's Jegan, and Vincent Gleissner's Geara Doga.
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