Bandai Unveils Eight New Gunpla Kits During Shizuoka Hobby Show 2026
Bandai has revealed a massive lineup of new Gunpla model kits during the 64th Shizuoka Hobby Show, featuring mobile suits from multiple series.
The “HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago” headlines the reveal as a complete recreation of the menacing mobile suit piloted by Shagia Frost.
This diverse wave of reveals features iconic designs from After War Gundam X, which follows a post-apocalyptic struggle for survival, and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, which centers on the gritty battles of child soldiers from Mars.
Fans will also recognize suits from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM film alongside the martial arts-focused Mobile Fighter G Gundam and the high-stakes interventions of Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
The kits are spread across the core lines of Bandai’s Gunpla range, with new HG, MG, and FULL MECHANICS kits all having been announced.
High Grade (HG) kits provide builders with detailed 1/144 scale models, while the FULL MECHANICS and Master Grade (MG) lines offer larger 1/100 scale builds with enhanced mechanical complexity.
Let’s take a closer look at the 8 newly revealed Gunpla kits!
- “HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago”
This completely new sculpt features articulated arm extension gimmicks and a deployable belly cannon to replicate its signature Megalaire beam attack.
- “HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron”
Builders can look forward to the Atomic Scissors deployment mechanism that allows this kit to grip and crush enemy units during combat poses.
- “FULL MECHANICS 1/100 Graze Ein”
The kit utilizes newly molded parts to ensure builders can achieve the specialized close-quarters combat stances required to wield its massive dedicated axe.
- “MG 1/100 Gundam Liberty Astray Red Frame”
This Master Grade release brings a brand-new iteration of the fan-favorite Red Frame to the lineup with updated details from the SEED FREEDOM ASTRAY manga.
- “HG 1/144 Gundam Spiegel”
Fans will appreciate this modern update to the Neo Germany mobile fighter which was piloted by the enigmatic Schwarz Bruder and features a ninja-inspired aesthetic.
- “HG 1/144 Gyan (Hakuji Equipment)”
This version features the mobile suit in its standard unit colors and will be distributed via a specialized lottery system on the official store.
- “HG 1/144 Z’Gok (SEED FREEDOM Ver.) [Clear Color]” (Gundam Base Exclusive)
This kit features transparent armor parts to showcase the internal mechanics and is exclusive to official Gundam Base and SIDE-F locations.
- “MG 1/100 Gundam Kyrios (Trans-Am Mode) [Metallic Gloss Injection]” (Gundam Base Exclusive)
This limited edition release utilizes a shimmering metallic finish to capture the high-energy Trans-Am state of the transforming mobile suit.
Pre-orders for the “HG 1/144 Gyan (Hakuji Equipment)” are set to open on May 15 via Premium Bandai.
Pre-order dates for all other revealed Gunpla kits are yet to be confirmed, and prices and shipping dates for all kits, including the Gyan, have not been announced at the time of writing.
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