Bandai announces winner of annual Gunpla re-release fan poll vote
Bandai Spirits has revealed the final standings for a major user participation campaign designed to identify the most popular model kits previously released through their official online store.
The “Premium Bandai Gunpla General Election 2025” invited fans to cast votes for their favorite Mobile Suit Gundam model kits from a pool of approximately 750 items released since 2009.
The top spot was claimed by a high-specification Master Grade kit from Gundam Sentinel, which is a photo-novel series that remains highly popular among hardcore fans for its complex mechanical designs by Hajime Katoki.
The “MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force Alpha Ver.)” secured the victory with a commanding lead as it garnered more than double the votes of the runner-up.
This specific kit allows builders to assemble either the S Gundam or its heavy-armor Ex-S configuration in the distinct tricolor scheme of Task Force Alpha.
Let’s take a look at the top ten ranked model kits from the election!
- 1. MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force Alpha Ver.)
- Votes: 7,634
A transformable high-grade model that features the deep striker capabilities and complex layering typical of the Sentinel series designs.
- 2. HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam SpecII [Final Battle Image Color]
- Votes: 3,148
A recent favorite from the Gundam SEED Freedom movie that recreates the glowing joints and battle-worn appearance of Shinn Asuka’s machine.
- 3. MG 1/100 Gundam Heavyarms Custom EW
- Votes: 2,892
The Endless Waltz version of the heavy artillery suit piloted by Trowa Barton which features its iconic double gatling guns and clown mask faceplate.
- 4. MG 1/100 S Gundam Booster Unit Type
- Votes: 2,840
Another entry from Gundam Sentinel that focuses on high-speed maneuverability by equipping the mobile suit with massive propellant tanks and thrusters.
- 5. HG 1/144 Rick Dias (Quattro Bajeena)
- Votes: 2,403
An updated High Grade rendition of the red mobile suit piloted by Char Aznable under his alias during the Gryps Conflict in Zeta Gundam.
- 6. HG 1/144 II Neo Zeong (Narrative Ver.)
- Votes: 2,284
A massive mobile armor from Gundam Narrative that stands as one of the largest Gunpla kits ever produced in the High Grade scale.
- 7. MG 1/100 Nu Gundam HWS Ver.Ka
- Votes: 2,134
A “Version Katoki” release that equips Amuro Ray’s final mobile suit with the Heavy Weapon System armor and hyper mega rifle.
- 8. MG 1/100 Turn A Gundam/Turn X [Nano Skin Image]
- Votes: 1,978
![MG 1100 Turn A GundamTurn X [Nanoskin image] gunpla](https://cdn.essential-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MG-1100-Turn-A-GundamTurn-X-Nanoskin-image-gunpla.webp)
A special set featuring the two rival suits from Turn A Gundam with a finish designed to replicate the self-repairing nano-skin armor.
- 9. MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW
- Votes: 1,952
The close-quarters combat suit from Endless Waltz that features large heat shotels and a distinct cape to conceal the mobile suit.
- 10. MG 1/100 Kampfer Schwer
- Votes: 1,934
A customized variation of the Zeon assault suit that features a distinct jagged design aesthetic originally from the Gundam Build series.
The voting period concluded on the 12th of December, and the results were formally announced on the 19th of December.
The winning kit was immediately made available for a third round of pre-orders, but stock was exhausted within ten minutes.
Re-releases for the other top-ranking kits are expected to be announced shortly.
This announcement joins other Gundam franchise news revealed this week, such as the STRICT-G 10th Anniversary Iron-Blooded Orphans apparel collection and the STRICT-G x NEW ERA cap collaboration.
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