Bandai Announces Re-Release for 3 Popular Gundam Unicorn Gunpla Kits
Bandai is bringing back three sought-after Gunpla kits from the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn universe, giving fans another chance to pick up the RE/100 Ifrit Schneid and two HG Silver Bullet variants.
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, first released as an OVA in 2010 before later airing as a television series, is one of the most popular entries in the Universal Century timeline, introducing new Mobile Suits alongside upgraded versions of classic designs while expanding the story that follows Char’s Counterattack.
The latest reissue lineup includes the RE/100 1/100 Efreet Schneid, the HG 1/144 Silver Bullet (Gael Chan Custom), and the HGUC 1/144 Silver Bullet (Funnel Test Type), giving collectors another opportunity to add three standout kits to their collections.
Leading the reissue wave is the RE/100 1/100 Efreet Schneid, a heavily customized Mobile Suit piloted by Fred Reber that became known for its close-combat fighting style and extensive arsenal of Heat Darts during the events of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, priced at ¥4,290 (approx. $29 USD / £21 GBP).
The kit faithfully recreates all 14 Heat Darts with newly sculpted blades featuring molded detailing, and each weapon can be mounted across the Mobile Suit’s armor when not in use.
A large Giant Bazooka is also included, while newly designed parts recreate the revised rear head armor, chest armor, arm armor, backpack and the distinctive internal detailing found inside the shoulder armor compared to the standard Efreet Kai.
Joining it is the HG 1/144 Silver Bullet (Gael Chan Custom), based on the customized machine piloted by Gael Chan during Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, priced at ¥3,080 (approx. $21 USD / £15 GBP).
The model introduces newly molded parts and updated color molding to accurately recreate the unit’s distinctive appearance, including its redesigned head, revised arm thrusters, and modified lower legs.
Its beam sabers are molded in clear blue plastic to better match the anime, while the Beam Cannon can deploy forward into its firing configuration.
Two anti-ship missiles are included and can be mounted onto the backpack by swapping parts, while the forearm launch mechanism can be recreated using the included display stand and lead wire.
The shield also features an extending gimmick for more dynamic display options, and a selection of interchangeable hands is included alongside optional head parts that allow builders to recreate the GM Head configuration.
Completing the lineup is the HGUC 1/144 Silver Bullet (Funnel Test Type), which originates from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn MSV as a prototype developed to test advanced remote weapon systems, priced at ¥2,970 (approx. $20 USD / £15 GBP).
Its most recognizable feature, the specialized backpack with its oversized central funnel, has been recreated using newly molded parts that accurately capture the Mobile Suit’s experimental equipment.
The kit also features unique color-separated molding that distinguishes it from the standard Silver Bullet, while retaining the deployable Beam Cannon, two anti-ship missiles, a forearm launch mechanism with display stand and lead wire, an extending shield gimmick, and multiple interchangeable hands.
Pre-orders for all three reissued Gunpla kits opened through Premium Bandai on July 6, 2026, with the RE/100 Efreet Schneid scheduled for shipment in November 2026 and the two HG kits planned for delivery beginning in August 2026.
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