April 2026 is a pretty straightforward month for GunPla, but it hits nicely if you’re following Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. There are two regular releases leading the lineup, both tied directly to the film’s strong reception.
You’ve got the Alyzeus bringing something new to the table with its bulky, experimental look, while the Xi Gundam returns with an updated version that reflects its role in the movie. It’s a simple one-two combo that lets builders revisit the film or add something fresh to the shelf.
On the Premium Bandai side, it’s a mix of extras, full kits, and some reissues. Nothing too wild, but solid options if you’re into expanding your builds or picking up variants you might’ve missed before.
Release Date: April 2026
Price: 13,200 yen
Fresh off the strong reception of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, the spotlight now turns to one of the film’s most imposing mechanical presences. Enter the TX-ff104 Alyzeus, a massive mobile suit whose debut adds new scale and intensity to the Hathaway trilogy.
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The Alyzeus was hastily developed as a dedicated training unit for Lane Aim, designed specifically to prepare its pilot for the extreme demands of Flight Form, high speed combat. Intended only as a stopgap machine until the Penelope’s official deployment, the Alyzeus is nonetheless anything but ordinary. Its design philosophy is singularly focused, with Flight Form serving as its primary and most defining configuration.
At its core, the Alyzeus is built around a modified RX-94 Mass Production Type nu Gundam. Its exterior armor tells a story of experimentation, repurposing components from a prototype unit constructed during Penelope’s development phase. This blend of proven structure and testbed parts gives the Alyzeus a raw, utilitarian presence that perfectly matches its role as a transitional yet critical machine.
What truly sets the Alyzeus apart is its array of twenty Shelf Nozzles mounted across the body. Developed as an alternative to the still-incomplete Minovsky Flight Unit, these nozzles rely on a plasma jet engine based propulsion system that uses older, non I-FIELD dependent technology. While unconventional, the result is formidable. When operated in parallel, the Shelf Nozzles grant the Alyzeus sustained high speed flight that rivals even the Penelope itself.
Release Date: April 2026
Price: 7,700 yen
Priced at 7,700 yen, the release partially shares molds with the original HGUC 1/144 Xi Gundam launched in 2021, while enhancing the overall package with new armaments tailored specifically for Circe’s Witch. Additional official images are expected to be revealed soon, offering a closer look at the updated loadout.
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Within the Universal Century timeline, the Xi Gundam stands as a cornerstone of next generation mobile suit development. Alongside the RX-104FF Penelope, it was classified as a fifth-generation mobile suit, developed by Anaheim Electronics. Unlike the Penelope, which required optional equipment to achieve comparable performance, the Xi Gundam was engineered as a fully self contained platform from the outset.
Its most defining feature was the built-in Minovsky Flight Unit, enabling sustained atmospheric flight without external support. This capability was further reinforced by the latest Beam Barrier system, placing the Xi Gundam at the forefront of mobile suit technology. Armed with a Beam Rifle and Shield as standard equipment, it also carried Funnel Missiles, marking it as a uniquely heavy armed unit within its generation.
Visually, the Xi Gundam’s massive arms remain one of its most iconic traits. Beyond their imposing silhouette, the forearms doubled as internal containers for Triple Missiles, blending form and function into a design that emphasized overwhelming presence and firepower.
Piloted by Hathaway Noa, the Xi Gundam engaged in fierce combat against the Penelope and the Circe Unit, showcasing an exceptional level of performance and refinement. Even among fifth-generation machines, it was regarded as a mobile suit of extraordinary completeness.
P-Bandai: HGGQ 1/144 Red Gundam Expansion Set
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Release Date: April 2026
Price: 2,200 yen
P-Bandai brings added depth and display presence to the HGGQ Red Gundam with a dedicated expansion set that captures the distinct look and equipment of the iconic crimson mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
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The gMS-α Gundam, widely known as the Red Gundam, is the RX-78-02 White Gundam after its capture and modification by the Principality of Zeon under the direction of Char Aznable. Finished in Char’s signature colors, the unit is equipped with an Alpha-type Psycommu system that allows control of six remote weapons known as Bits. This expansion set focuses on recreating that distinctive loadout and presence in 1/144 scale.
HG 1/144 Red Gundam sold separately.
Set Contents
- 4 x Bits
- Zaku Bazooka
- Hand parts set
- Bit joint parts
- Effect parts
- Weapon display base
P-Bandai: MG 1/100 Gundam Astraea + Proto GN Twin Broad Blade
Release Date: April 2026
Price: 7,150 Yen
The Gundam Astraea, known as the "Goddess of Justice" from the side story "Mobile Suit Gundam 00P" has arrived in the Master Grade (MG) GunPla series! Designed by Kanetake Ebikawa, it features a newly molded "Proto GN Twin Broad Blade". It includes various weapons and water slide decals for added customization.
The Astraea's unique design is a precursor to the iconic Gundam Exia, and its distinct parts are carefully color-coded to highlight the differences in their shapes. Notably, the mobile suit’s GN Drive, along with chest and back armor, can be outfitted with LED units (sold separately), enhancing its visual presence.
The newly molded Proto GN Twin Broad Blade is one of it standout features. The blade can be separated from the center, allowing it to function as a medium-sized sword when divided. Additionally, the GN Long Blade and GN Short Blade can be connected, offering enhanced weaponry for the mobile suit. This blade system is designed to seamlessly integrate with the MG series’ unique connection gimmicks, supporting a variety of dynamic poses.
As a Master Grade model, the Gundam Astraea comes fully equipped with a range of weaponry that reflects its formidable nature. These include the Proto GN Sword, Proto GN Launcher, GN Beam Rifle, and Proto GN Shield. Each weapon, from the GN Beam Saber to the GN Sword, allows for impressive posing and customization.
Accessories
- Proto GN Twin Broad Blade
- Proto GN Launcher
- Proto GN Shield
- Proto GN Long Blade
- Proto GN Short Blade
- GN Beam Rifle
- GN Shield
- GN Beam Saber
- GN Sword
- Weapon connection parts set
- Action base set
P-Bandai: HG 1/144 Zaku II F-type Chubs' and Kale's + Unidentified Zaku II Solari's Parts Set (RFV)
Release Date: April 2026
Price: 6,050 Yen
From the Netflix release Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, Hobby Online Shop presents the exclusive "Red Wolf Corps" Zaku II F Type twin pack. Fans can now own meticulously detailed replicas of two iconic Mobile Suits: Chubs's Zaku II F Type and Kale's Zaku II F Type. As a bonus, parts are also included to help recreate the “Unidentified Zaku II Solari.”
Features and Details:
Precision Reproduction of the Red Wolf Corps Zaku II F Type
- Every detail, from the unique contours to intricate body shapes, is captured at a high-density 1/144 scale, allowing for an immersive building experience.
- Note: For the Chubs mobile suit, the head and waist need additional paint for accuracy, while the Kale mobile suit requires paint on the hand parts, legs, and long rifle.
- The mono-eye positioning can be adjusted by sliding a rib located at the back of the head.
- The movable leg pipes are equipped with joint axes, allowing realistic movement.
- New parts create the spiked shoulder armor unique to the Chubs mobile suit.
- This set includes a range of weapons: Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, Zaku bazooka, and a new long rifle.
- Both the heat hawk and Zaku machine gun can be suspended on the back of each unit through joint parts, enhancing versatility and posing options.
- The Chubs mobile suit also includes a missile pod for a formidable look.
- Using the separately sold HG 1/144 Zaku II F Type Solari kit, fans can assemble the distinct Unidentified Zaku II Solari.
- The kit includes necessary parts, like a mono-eye cover, upper body armor, and additional toe reinforcements for an authentic recreation.
- Unique features include missile pods on both forearms and legs, a net on the left shoulder as a decorative part, and a double-armored shield on the right shoulder equipped with a missile pod for beam rifle defense.
Exclusive Water Slide Decals
Each set includes water transfer decals with the Red Wolf Corps emblem and numbering, allowing builders to personalize their models further.
Accessories:
- Weapons: Zaku machine gun, Zaku bazooka, long rifle, heat hawk, missile pod
- Special Accessories: Full set of parts to recreate the Unidentified Zaku II Solari mobile suit
The Red Wolf Corps Zaku II F Type set from Requiem for Vengeance brings an incredible level of detail and customization options, honoring the mobile suits of Kale, Chubs, and Solari in this unforgettable Gundam chapter.
P-Bandai: HG 1/144 Zaku II F-type / Unidentified Zaku II (LeSean)
Release Date: April 2026
Price: 6,050 Yen
Premium Bandai has unveiled an exciting new release: LeSean's Zaku II F-Type paired with the Unidentified Zaku II, a tribute to the striking mobile suits from the Netflix's Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.
This highly anticipated set promises faithful recreations of both LeSean's standard and modified Zaku II, each rich in detail and customization potential. Complete kit details will be available once pre-orders open, and fans first glimpsed the prototypes at the 62nd All Japan Model and Hobby Show in 2024.
Features and Details:
Adjustable Mono-Eye and Articulation
- The mono-eye position can be adjusted via a sliding rib at the back of the head, adding realism to display poses.
- The leg articulation pipes include jointed movable axes that allow for dynamic movement, enabling lifelike leg poses and stances.
Wide Selection of Weapons
- This kit includes a variety of weaponry: the Zaku machine gun, heat hawk, and a new Zaku bazooka.
- Both the heat hawk and Zaku machine gun can be attached to the back of the mobile suit via joint parts, allowing for flexible customization and storage options.
- Missile pods can be equipped on both the left and right legs, enhancing LeSean's Zaku II for combat scenarios.
Detailed Modeling of the Unidentified Zaku II
- LeSean’s Unidentified Zaku II, which appears in the latter half of the series, is recreated with new, realistic parts, giving collectors an authentic display experience.
- Unique shoulder shields, spiked armor, and various additional armor pieces, including “logs” attached to key areas, enhance the mobile suit’s rugged, field-modified look.
- Notable parts include a missile pod on the right forearm and a large left forearm shield reinforced with the tracks from the Magella Attack.
Premium Quality Materials and Realistic Finishing
- The Unidentified Zaku II includes metal parts for the chain and a vinyl cover for the left shoulder joint, adding to its realistic feel.
- Note: Assembly requires plastic model adhesive, and painting is recommended to achieve the screen-accurate, weathered appearance seen in the promotional images.
Water Transfer Decals for Added Customization
- Each set comes with water transfer decals that feature the Red Wolf Corps’ insignia and unit numbering, providing detailed personalization for these unique mobile suits.
Accessories:
- Weapons: Zaku machine gun, Zaku bazooka, heat hawk, missile pod, shield
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