January has been jam-packed with Gundam and GunPla news, and we're excited to welcome February with another lineup of GunPla releases! This month highlights more future model kits from the record-breaking Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom film. The Real Grade 1/144 Force Impulse Gundam SPEC II and High Grade 1/144 Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A.
From the Gundam Build Metaverse lineup, comes in the return of adorable Beargguy kit in a summery Ohana & Aloharo Set.
This month also surprised us with tons of P-Bandai USA reissues.
RG 1/144 Force Impulse Gundam Spec II
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,410 Yen
Another chapter in the Real Grade series has been announced to coincide with the release of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom film in January 2024. The Force Impulse Gundam Spec II rolls out in RG lineup with an alternative color scheme based on the movie.
The transformation mechanism is one of the model's most important aspects. Combining the Core Splendor with the Chest Flyer, Leg Flyer, and Force Silhouette allows the Force Impulse Gundam to morph into its MS (Mobile Suit) form. This sophisticated system demonstrates the Gundam's versatility and adaptability, which mirrors its capabilities as seen in the anime.
HG 1/144 Beargguy Ohana & Aloharo Set
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,190 Yen
A set of cute tropical Hawaiian-themed mascot characters from the "Gundam Build Series" 10th anniversary anime miniseries Gundam Build Metaverse has been announced!
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Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,190 Yen
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The kit comes with a Beargguy molded in blue colors, a Petitgguy with guitar molded in green colors, and a Haropla Haro that is also molded in blue colors. The kit is also completed with accessories for the Beargguy to provide it with an angry facial expression, and an arm extension for one of its arms.
The kit won't be complete without the provided "Tropical" themed marking stickers.
Figure-rise Standard Chuatury "Chuchu" Panlunch
Chuatury Panlunch, a character from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: The Mercury Witch, joins the Figure-rise Standard model kit series! She is a first-year student in Earth House's piloting department, her nickname is “Chuchu”.
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Release Date: February 2024
Price: 4,180 Yen
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A wide variety of expressions can be produced with the help of provided facial expressions. One face is printed with tampo style print, and the other two are provided with water transfer decals.
Chuchu's signature hairstyle was sculpted in three-dimensional form taking into account the composition of its parts. Her uniform is divided into several parts to delineate certain colors, some parts are expressed with stickers.
HG 1/144 Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 2,970 Yen
Gundam fans and model kit builders are in for a treat as the fearsome Black Knight Squad Shi-ve.A from the hit film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" is now available as a high-grade (HG) model kit. This precisely created kit not only depicts the mobile suit's detailed details, but also brings its dynamic action stances to life, owing to the unique "SEED Action System."
"Theatrical Release Commemoration Special Package HG Destiny Gundam SpecII [Clear Color]
Release Date: February 2, 2024
Price: 2,640 Yen
Bandai Spirits has revealed its second theatrical release for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, the HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Spec II, to commemorate the film's box office success.
This kit will also be available for pre-order through Premium Bandai, along with the first theatrically released HG 1/144 Rising Freedom Gundam (Clear Color), in February 2024.
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 7,150 Yen
The Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo] is receiving its HGUC 1/144 Gigantic Arm unit release via Premium Bandai, with initial release of February 2024. The kit shares some of its molds with the regular retail released HGUC 1/144 Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo] combined with the Premium Bandai exclusive released Gigantic Arm unit used in the OWSLA release.
The kit includes newly molded parts for the Gaplant unit, as well as various materials for its connection parts. To improve durability when painting the kit, the original ABS materials were replaced with KPS.
Its shoulder sections were also altered, with a few adjustments to the panel lines and part separation to accommodate the weight of the Gigantic Arm unit. Newly molded hand components are also incorporated, which improves its ability to keep its weapons in place. The hip connection pieces have also been modified to ensure compatibility with the most recent action bases.
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,630 Yen
Premium Bandai announces the Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo] with TITANS colour specs, expanding its AOZ GunPla lineup. Some of its molds are shared with the regular retail issued HGUC 1/144 Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo], excluding the HRUDUDU II, with a few improved pieces to match today's GunPla standards.
The ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo] is a transformable mobile armor prototype that is a version of the ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5. Advance of Zeta: The Flag of Titans, a photo novel, features the unit.
In addition, Premium Bandai also announces the release of the HGUC 1/144 Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo] Gigantic Arm Unit [AOZ RE-BOOT version] with the same initial release of February 2024.
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,300 Yen
Premium Bandai has announced that the G-Line Standard Armor would be added in the High Grade Universal Century GunPla series.
The RX-81ST G-Line Standard Armor is an RX-81 G-Line series variation. It debuted in Kunio Okawara's Missing Mobile Suit Variation (M-MSV). It was revamped and updated for the video game Mobile Suit Gundam: Battlefield Record U.C. 0081.
The kit includes newly molded parts and may be converted into a regular G-Line unit by removing its armors. For increased firepower, an optional pair of gatling gun smashers can be mounted on its back.
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RX-81 G-Line
Because the mass-produced GM series prioritized efficiency, its specifications are significantly lower than those of the RX-78-2 Gundam. The RX-81's design keeps the Gundam's specifications while expanding the mobile suit's arsenal of weaponry and armor by integrating the FSWS, giving it several forms. Backpacks may be swapped as needed, with two thrusters on the ground and six in space.
RX-81ST G-Line Standard Armor
The RX-81ST G-Line Standard Armor is the standard configuration of the RX-81 G-Line and may be used at all ranges of battle, making it an incredibly flexible suit. It can be outfitted with additional armaments on its bag for increased assault strength when necessary. When fully equipped, it mounts a backpack with two additional medium stabilizers to enhance operation time.
P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Raijin Striker Pack [REISSUE]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,520 Yen
An expansion kit that can be attached to the MG 1/100 Eclipse Gundam (sold separately) to reproduce the Eclipse Gundam Raijin equipment is now available via Premium Bandai!
This kit is provided with newly molded parts Based on the Lightning Striker Concept, which is featured with a large battery pack that expands its firepower capacity. This new striker pack was based on the design by mechanical designer Junichi Akutsu.
The kit is completed with a sheet of water slide decal and display base.
P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Maneuver Striker Pack for Eclipse Gundam [REISSUE]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 3,300 Yen
Premium Bandai reveals the add on pack for the upcoming Master Grade Eclipse Gundam release, also to celebrate the serialization of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Eclipse manga! This kit includes an entirely newly molded model of the Maneuver Striker - dedicated to Eclipse Gundam (sold separately).
The Maneuver Striker pack features multiple forms depending on Eclipse Gundam combat mode. This pack can also be attached while Eclipse Gundam is in its Mobile Armor (MA) form, and fighter form.
The Maneuver Striker pack itself can also be transformed into fighter form alone without its main unit.
Each of the pack's boosters are articulated by the arm / joint units attached.
- This extension pack is also compatible with MG 1/100 Strike Gundam Ver. RM.
P-Bandai: HG 1/144 Try Age Gundam [REISSUE]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 2,970 Yen
Premium Bandai collaborates with Gundam TRY-AGE to help celebrate the card-based real-time strategy arcade game 9th anniversary! This GunPla shares the same molds with the HGBD:R 1/144 Gundam Try-Age Magnum provided with different color schematics and added bonus manipulator that holds a try-age card (detailed with sticker)!
The kit's effect parts are also molded in red clear plastic to match the overall color scheme of the kit!
The kit is also completed with its original equipment; Tridod's Rifle / Trislash Blade / Triarm Sword
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 2,970 Yen
Premium Bandai collaborates with Gundam TRY-AGE to help celebrate the card-based real-time strategy arcade game 9th anniversary! This GunPla shares the same molds with the HGBD:R 1/144 Gundam Try-Age Magnum provided with different color schematics and added bonus manipulator that holds a try-age card (detailed with sticker)!
The kit's effect parts are also molded in red clear plastic to match the overall color scheme of the kit!
The kit is also completed with its original equipment; Tridod's Rifle / Trislash Blade / Triarm Sword
HGUC 1/144 ReZEL Type C Defensor [B-Unit] REISSUE
Release Date: February 2024
Price: 2,860 Yen
Premium Bandai announces the re-release of the High Grade Universal Century 1/144 ReZEL Defencer B-Unit from the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn MSV, which has become the most sought-after Premium Bandai kit in Japan according to their latest website survey. The kit shares the same molds with the regular retail released HGUC 1/144 ReZEL Type-C [Defenser b-Unit] GR (General Revil) provided with a different color scheme.
The ReZEL Defenser b-Unit is also featured with a transformation gimmick with the help of some part replacements provided in the kit. It also comes with left and right trigger hands which allows it to hold both of its Mega Beam Launcher when deployed.
Both Londo Bell and Earth Federation marking specifications are also included in the kit.
The RGZ-95C ReZEL [Defenser b-Unit] is a variation of the RGZ-95 ReZEL first shown in Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn - Bande Dessinee.
The Defenser backpack is an assault backpack designed especially for the ReZEL that may be used in space to launch swift and decisive attacks on the enemy's stronghold or the front lines. The Defenser backpack is typically installed on the ReZEL Commander Type due to the high level of expertise required to utilize it successfully, though there have been instances of regular ReZELs using them as well. 'a-Unit' and 'b-Unit' are the two variants of the Defenser backpack.
P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility [USA REISSUE]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $125 USD
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $125 USD
Many more Gundam models are available through the USA P-Bandai site to commemorate the Gundam Fan e-Festival event and campaign, which runs from November 23rd to December 10th, 2023.
The Unicorn Gundam's perfect form arrives in the Master Grade series via Gundam Base limited edition model. The kit includes a range of accessories for the Unicorn Gundam variations. Perfectibility comprises all four Armed Armor equipment mounted on a single Unicorn Gundam unit! The sole difference between this and Plan B is that the Armed Armor DE connected is a stabilized version of the one worn by the Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex in the Mobile Suit Gundam NT [Narrative].
The psycho frame is formed in clear blue plastic, which gives a dazzling blue lighting effect under a black / UV light. This kit will be available at Gundam Base Tokyo for a limited time and will be taken to future Bandai Spirits and Gundam Base events and shows.
SD BB Senshii Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility [USA REISSUE]
[The Gundam Base Limited]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $22 USD
The kit will be available on November 28th on Gundam Base Fukuoka's pre-opening day.
Hyper Javelin is included with entirely new molded parts specially made for this version. The beam blades are using clear blue parts. Backpack connectors are also upgraded to accommodate the weight and height of the new Armed Armor DE with its tail stabilizers.
Clear blue plastic are also used for its psycho frame. Also, both Unicorn and Destroy Mode can be produced by replacing some of its parts.
[ACCESSORIES]
[The Gundam Base Limited]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $22 USD
Unicorn Gundam's perfect form joins the SD BB Senshii model kit line to celebrate the grand opening of the Gundam Base Fukuoka on November 30th.
The kit will be available on November 28th on Gundam Base Fukuoka's pre-opening day.
Hyper Javelin is included with entirely new molded parts specially made for this version. The beam blades are using clear blue parts. Backpack connectors are also upgraded to accommodate the weight and height of the new Armed Armor DE with its tail stabilizers.
Clear blue plastic are also used for its psycho frame. Also, both Unicorn and Destroy Mode can be produced by replacing some of its parts.
[ACCESSORIES]
- Armed Armor DE Ver. NT x 2
- Beam saber x 2
- Armed Armor XC
- Armed Armor VN
- Armed Armor BS
- Beam Javelin
MG 1/100 Gundam Nadleeh [USA REISSUE]
Many more Gundam models are available through the USA P-Bandai site to commemorate the Gundam Fan e-Festival event and campaign, which runs from November 23rd to December 10th, 2023.
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $50 USD
Bandai Spirits has announced the release of a stand-alone Gundam Nadleeh in the Master Grade series as a Gundam Base Limited model kit.
Nadleeh's signature head cord features a multi-layer structure that faithfully portrays the expression and sense of density. The kit is also completed with its shield, GN beam rifle, and matching effect parts. An original Gundam Nadleeh decal seals are also included in the this limited kit. In addition to the GN Drive, a solar furnace is also included as a bonus part.
MG 1/100 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 3.0 [Titanium Finish] [USA REISSUE]
The Gundam Base Limited
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $92 USD
Bandai Spirits continues the Titanium Finish GunPla lineup with the Master Grade RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 3.0! The kit is finished with metallic colors for its blue and red exterior parts, and titanium finishing for its white armor parts, while the yellow parts are treated with matte gold finish.
The kit was sold as limited time in both Gundam Base Tokyo and Fukuoka locations back in August 2021.
Premium Bandai USA reissues the kit to celebrate the launch of the GUNDAM Fan e-Festival 2023, and the Gundam Base Mobile tour in the United States.
The titular mobile suit of the Mobile Suit Gundam television series is the RX-78-2 Gundam. It was built in secrecy on Side 7 as part of the RX-78 Gundam series. During the One Year War against the Principality of Zeon, the Gundam would tip the scales in favor of the Earth Federation. Amuro Ray was the primary pilot.
MG 1/100 Freedom Gundam Ver. 2.0 [Silver Coating] [REISSUE]
The Gundam Base Limited | The Gundam Base Virtual World
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $92 USD
The Master Grade Freedom Gundam Ver. 2.0 emerges in a silver coating edition!
Premium Bandai USA reissues the kit to celebrate the launch of the GUNDAM Fan e-Festival 2023, and the Gundam Base Mobile tour in the United States.
The kit is coated with different tones of silver and gray coating throughout its entire mold - depending on plastic material used for its parts, giving the Freedom Gundam a unique feel and presentation.
This kit was sold via physical Gundam Base Stores in Japan and via Gundam Base Virtual World to celebrate its test launch in Japan starting September 28th, 2022. The Virtual World is aiming to create a comprehensive virtual Gunpla entertainment space where you can visit from anywhere in the world!
P-Bandai: RG 1/144 Force Impulse Gundam [Titanium Finish] [USA REISSUE]
This kit will be sold for limited time in both Gundam Base Tokyo and Fukuoka stores. This kit will also be available in future Gundam Base pop-up stores or any Bandai Spirits events while supplies last.
Release Date: February 5, 2024
Price: $67 USD
The ZGMF-X56S/Force Impulse Gundam is a Mobile Suit that first appeared in the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Shinn Asuka and later Lunamaria Hawke pilot it. This luxurious edition of the regular released RG kit is treated with variety of both metallic and titanium finishing for its parts.
The kit is completed with its regular weapons and equipment parts which are also treated with metallic and titanium finishing.
The Force Impulse Gundam is the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam outfitted with the Force Silhouette pack. The Force Impulse, like the original Impulse, is a general-purpose MS with extremely high mobility under gravity and in zero gravity thanks to the Force Silhouette's high output thrusters and huge wings. This pack also allows for atmospheric flight and adds a pair of beam sabers to the Impulse's normal weapons, giving the Force Impulse superior melee and ranged combat capabilities. Because of its tremendous adaptability, the Force Impulse is the most widely employed form of the Impulse, and its aerial combat capabilities are believed to be similar to the ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam's. The Force Impulse keeps the original Impulse's VPS colors.
HGCE 1/144 Destiny Gundam (Clear Color) [USA REISSUE]
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $24 USD
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $24 USD
First released as a Gundam Base Tokyo limited kit in July 2019.
The kit will be available for purchase at the Gundam Base Mobile Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as at the official Premium Bandai USA store, beginning November 16th, 2023, with a release date of February 2024. This is to commemorate Gundam's collaboration with F1 team Scuderia Alphatauri.
The kit will be available for purchase at the Gundam Base Mobile Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as at the official Premium Bandai USA store, beginning November 16th, 2023, with a release date of February 2024. This is to commemorate Gundam's collaboration with F1 team Scuderia Alphatauri.
The ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam is the titular mobile suit of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. A high-performance general-purpose MS commissioned by ZAFT Chairman Gilbert Durandal, who demanded that it be furnished with the most advanced technology available at the time, including Junius Treaty-prohibited technologies. It was designed to handle any battle situation with a single set of diverse armament based on combat data from the ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam and its pilot Shinn Asuka, a concept that was initially tested on the ZGMF-X56S/ Destiny Impulse.
RG 1/144 hi-nu Gundam [TITANIUM FINISH] [USA REISSUE]
The Gundam Base Limited
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $92 USD
INITIAL RELEASE AS GUNDAM BASE EXCLUSIVE
Release Date: November 2022
Price: 9,900 Yen
The Gundam Base Japan announces that the titanium finish version of the Real Grade hi-nu Gundam will be released in November 2022, following a considerable delay from its original release date of January 22 due to the pandemic.
This kit became limited and was only available through a lottery sale at Gundam Base locations that participated, including satellite branches. Premium Bandai USA put the item to their pre-order list on November 16th, 2023, to commemorate the opening of the Gundam Base Pop Up store in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Gundam & Scuderia Alphatauri collaboration.
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!
This kit is also compatible with the sold separately P-Bandai: RG 1/144 Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher, and P-Bandai: RG 1/144 Fin Funnel Effect Parts for hi-nu Gundam.
The RX-93-v2 was created in the Anaheim Electronics factory near Von Braun. Hi-nu Gundam's basic design was an update of past Gundam Type mobile suits, returning to the basics of Federation-made mobile suits and going against the trend of larger and more complex mobile suit designs at the time. Its most notable feature was a set of six all-range weapons mounted on its back, known as "Fin Funnels", which were capable of both attack and defense. This made it the first full spec Newtype-use Gundam type mobile suit.
Release Date: February 2024
Price: $50 USD
The Master Grade 1/100 Gundam Barbatos arrives in its Recirculation Neon Blue colors to commemorate the Bandai Spirits and GunPla Recycling Project collaboration, also to celebrate the Gundam Next Future project!
This kit was only available exclusively and for limited time at the Gundam Base Tokyo, Gundam Base Fukuoka, and Gundam Side-F. Premium Bandai USA put the item to their pre-order list on November 16th, 2023, to commemorate the opening of the Gundam Base Pop Up store in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Gundam & Scuderia Alphatauri collaboration.
The kit shares the same molds with the MG 1/100 Gundam Barbatos but is molded in recycled eco-friendly materials and processed with reduced CO2 emission. Just like the other kits in the "Recirculation" lineup, this kit is molded in black provided with color accents to highlight its features. The kit is also completed with the "Recirculation" themed decal for detailing.
FM 1/100 Calamity Gundam (Clear Color)
The Gundam Base Limited
Release Date: February 10, 2024
Price: 5,500 Yen
The Gundam universe gets a fantastic addition: the "Full Mechanics 1/100 Calamity Gundam" in an enticing clear color version. As part of the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series, this model kit is more than just a collection; it represents the evolution of Gundam model engineering.
Exclusive Release Details:
This is not just ordinary kit; it is a Gundam Base Limited Edition. What makes it genuinely unique is its availability. Starting February 10th, it will be available exclusively at Gundam Base Tokyo and Gundam Base Fukuoka. Remember, this is a limited-time offer, so it will be highly sought after by fans and collectors both.
The Calamity Gundam, which shares the same molds as its regular release counterpart but has been turned into a Clear Color version, is a visual feast. The transformation of typical molding colors into bright, clear hues results in a visually pleasing finish. The contrast of transparent orange and clear blue not only enhances its aesthetic appeal, but also highlights the design's outstanding qualities.
HGUC 1/144 Geara Doga (AXIS SHOCK IMAGE COLOR)
Gundam Side-F Limited
Release Date: February 23, 2024
Price: 2,090 Yen
A new version of the renowned Geara Doga from the 1988 anime film "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack" has been announced, which is wonderful news for fans of Gundam and model kit collectors. This time, the HGUC 1/144 scale model honors the crucial sequence in which it assists the RX-93 v Gundam in a last-ditch attempt to stop the Axis from descending. Fans may now own a piece of Gundam history with this limited edition Geara Doga model, which has a metallic molding color inspired by the franchise's epic moment of glory.
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Glad I pre-ordered the titanium RX-78-2 MG :)
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