Bandai Announces After War Gundam X HG Gunpla Kit Reissues

Bandai Spirits has officially announced an upcoming reissue of Gunpla featuring mobile suits from the popular After War Gundam X anime series.
This highly anticipated wave of releases brings the highly mobile transforming Airmaster Burst and the appealing mass-produced Daughtress back to the High Grade market, alongside a selection of classic larger-scale kits for fans to enjoy.

Mobile Suit Gundam is a monumental mecha anime franchise that began in 1979, completely revolutionizing the genre with its realistic representation of war and complex political narratives.
After War Gundam X is a highly unique entry in the expansive television franchise that originally aired in 1996.

The narrative takes place on a devastated Earth following a catastrophic space war where massive space colonies were dropped onto the planet.
The story follows a young scavenger named Garrod Ran who discovers the powerful Gundam X and joins a group of Vulture mercenaries to protect a mysterious Newtype girl.

The series is celebrated for its fresh take on traditional Gundam themes, exploring survival, hope, and the consequences of absolute power in a wasteland setting.
Let’s take a look at the featured High Grade Gunpla!
- HG 1/144 Gundam Airmaster Burst
- Price: 2,750 yen (approx. $18 USD / £14 GBP).


This model features newly sculpted parts for the backpack, chest armor, shoulder armor, front armor, and knee armor, complete with the signature booster beam cannons.


The kit reproduces the change from the original red color scheme to the upgraded blue colors, and includes transformation mechanics to recreate the iconic Fighter Mode with the nose beam cannon.


- HG 1/144 Daughtress
- Price: 1,540 yen (approx. $10 USD / £8 GBP).



This mass-produced mobile suit is faithfully recreated with new parts for the head, torso, and legs to capture its classic silhouette.



It comes equipped with a 90mm machine gun and a shield, making it perfect for builders looking to recreate large-scale group battles by collecting multiple kits.


For fans looking to expand their collections with classic larger proportions, several older kits are also making a return.
- 1/100 Gundam X
- Price: 2,090 yen (approx. $14 USD / £11 GBP).

This classic kit recreates the titular mobile suit piloted by Garrod Ran, featuring its signature Satellite Cannon and reflective energy panels.
- 1/100 Gundam X D.V.
- Price: 2,090 yen (approx. $14 USD / £11 GBP).
This release brings the Divider variation to life, swapping the massive cannon for a versatile shield that doubles as a harmonica cannon and thruster system.

- 1/100 Gundam Airmaster
- Price: 2,090 yen (approx. $14 USD / £11 GBP).

Builders can assemble this highly mobile aerial combat suit, which is known for its bright red color scheme and dual Buster Rifles.

- 1/100 Gundam Leopard
- Price: 2,090 yen (approx. $14 USD / £11 GBP).

This heavily armed support mecha comes packed with an impressive arsenal of gatling guns and missile pods for devastating long-range attacks.

These Gunpla are available to pre-order at the official Premium Bandai online store in Japan and other hobby goods retailers, such as HobbyLink Japan.
Pre-orders officially opened on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Shipping for the HG 1/144 scale Gunpla is scheduled to take place in August 2026.
Shipping for the 1/100 scale Gunpla is scheduled to begin sequentially in September 2026.
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