Bandai Re-Releases 2 Popular Gunpla Expansion Sets

Gunpla enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to this spring as Bandai Spirits announces the highly anticipated re-release of two fan-favorite expansion sets.

The expansion sets are focused on two popular mobile suits from the Gundam SEED and Advance of Z lines.

The standout item in this release is the RG 1/144 Akatsuki Gundam Shiranui Pack & HG Zeus Silhouette Connection Parts, a must-have for owners of the Real Grade Akatsuki who are looking to complete the mobile suit’s space-use configuration.

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This set allows builders to equip their RG Akatsuki Gundam with the Shiranui space pack, featuring its iconic remote weapon system.

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This set also includes specialized connection parts for the HG Zeus Silhouette.

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This inclusion is a significant draw for fans of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom, allowing for cross-grade compatibility and the ability to recreate high-impact scenes from the film.

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Joining the Akatsuki expansion set is a classic from the Advance of Z: Under the Flag of Titans series, the HG 1/144 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] with Icarus Unit.

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This bulky, high-mobility equipment set transforms the silhouette of the Hazel Custom, capturing the experimental aesthetic that the Advance of Z line is famous for.

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The Icarus Unit is known for its complex armor pieces and massive thruster units, making it a standout piece for collectors of the Titans Test Team (T3) mobile suits.

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Both kits are expected to see high demand given the popularity of the Gundam SEED series and the cult following of the AOZ series.

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The RG 1/144 Akatsuki Gundam Shiranui Pack & HG Zeus Silhouette Connection Parts expansion set is priced at 4,400 yen (approx. $29 USD / £21 GBP), including tax.