Gundam 00's Eco Friendly MG Exia Gunpla Kit Joins Gundam Winter Fest 2026

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A special black-and-purple Gunpla kit based on one of Gundam 00’s most famous Mobile Suits is returning online in the US, with an event-limited version of Gundam Exia joining Bandai’s latest major promotional event.

The “MG 1/100 GUNDAM EXIA [RECIRCULATION COLOR/NEON PURPLE]” is among more than 200 Gunpla kits and related accessories included in Gundam Winter Fest 2026, which has brought a large selection of previously sold-out models and special editions back to Premium Bandai US for a limited time.

The promotion includes returning Premium Bandai-exclusive kits, event-limited releases and other hard-to-find Gunpla from across the Gundam franchise, alongside decals, Action Bases and other building accessories.

A selection of Gundam Base-exclusive kits has also become temporarily available online, allowing collectors to access special editions normally associated with physical Gundam Base stores and events.

Gundam Exia first appeared in the 2007 anime Mobile Suit Gundam 00, where it was piloted by Setsuna F. Seiei as one of four advanced Gundams operated by the independent organization Celestial Being.

The organization sought to eliminate armed conflict through military intervention, using Mobile Suits powered by revolutionary GN Drives that provided exceptional performance and allowed them to operate without conventional fuel.

Exia specialized in close-range combat, carrying an extensive selection of bladed weapons known as the Seven Sword System, including its signature GN Sword, which could transform between sword and rifle configurations.

Bandai originally released the standard “MG 1/100 Gundam Exia” in July 2009, introducing a highly articulated Master Grade interpretation of Setsuna’s Gundam with an extensive internal frame and detailed recreations of its GN technology.

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The Recirculation Color edition was introduced as an event-limited kit in 2022, appearing as part of Bandai’s Gundam Next Future initiative before becoming available through Gundam Base stores in April 2023.

Its alternative appearance forms part of Bandai’s EcoPla initiative, which uses recycled plastic materials to create new Gunpla kits as part of the wider Gunpla Recycling Project.

The Recirculation Color series combines black plastic produced through recycling with vivid neon-colored components, giving existing Gunpla designs an alternative appearance while highlighting Bandai’s efforts to reuse manufacturing materials.

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For this version of Gundam Exia, the original white, blue, red, and yellow armor has been replaced with predominantly black components contrasted by bright neon-purple sections.

The purple coloring extends across selected armor and mechanical details, creating a sharp contrast against the darker exterior and emphasizing the Gundam’s angular design.

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Special EcoPla Recirculation marking stickers are included for the body and shield, allowing builders to add additional detailing associated with the limited-edition series.

Beneath the alternative coloring, the kit retains the construction and mechanical features of the original Master Grade, including articulated joints that allow Exia to recreate its close-combat fighting style.

The internal mechanisms of the elbows and knees move alongside the corresponding joints, while semi-transparent resin components recreate the GN particle transmission cables found throughout the Mobile Suit.

Its GN Drive can also be removed from the Gundam’s torso and displayed separately using the included stand, recreating the machine’s central power system.

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The complete Seven Sword equipment is included, consisting of the GN Sword, GN Long Blade, GN Short Blade, two GN Beam Sabers, and two GN Beam Daggers.

The GN Sword incorporates a transformation mechanism that allows its large physical blade to fold into position when switching to its integrated rifle, while the other weapons provide additional options for recreating Setsuna’s combat scenes.

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Exia’s GN Shield is also included, with a sliding mechanism that allows its side sections to extend outward into a larger defensive configuration.

Another Recirculation Color Master Grade is featured in Gundam Winter Fest 2026, with the MG 1/100 The Gundam Base Limited Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka [Recirculation Color/Neon Pink] applying a similar black-and-neon treatment to Heero Yuy’s Gundam from Endless Waltz.

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That edition combines black armor with vivid pink components while retaining the Master Grade’s large feather-like wings and transformation mechanisms.

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Gundam Winter Fest 2026 runs from November 6 at 5:00 PM PST until November 30 at 11:59 PM PST, featuring a large selection of returning Gunpla kits, limited editions, and related building accessories through Premium Bandai US.

The “MG 1/100 GUNDAM EXIA [RECIRCULATION COLOR/NEON PURPLE]” is currently in stock through Premium Bandai US for $59, although its limited online allocation may sell out before Gundam Winter Fest concludes.