Gundam Brings Back Eight Classic Mobile Suits for New Official US Release

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Eight classic Mobile Suits from the original Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam anime are getting a new official US release as part of Bandai’s popular STRICT-G merchandise range.

The “STRICT-G Face Pins Collection” recreates the heads of famous Mobile Suits, including the RX-78-2 Gundam, Char’s Zaku II, Zeta Gundam, and Hyaku-Shiki, with all eight designs now available separately through Premium Bandai US.

The original Mobile Suit Gundam anime debuted in 1979, introducing the conflict between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon that would form the foundation of the franchise’s Universal Century timeline.

Its direct sequel, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, arrived in 1985 and followed young pilot Kamille Bidan as he joined the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) in its rebellion against the oppressive Titans.

The latter celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, with Bandai marking the milestone through several products, including a special METAL STRUCTURE Gundam Mk-II figure featuring updated colors, additional markings, and a huge display base.

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The Face Pins Collection comes from STRICT-G, Bandai’s official Gundam fashion brand, which regularly transforms the franchise’s Mobile Suits, characters and military organizations into clothing and accessories.

Each badge measures approximately 35 mm across, with colorful finishes recreating the armor, facial features, and head designs of the original machines.

Let’s take a closer look at all eight designs!

RX-78-2 Gundam

Amuro Ray’s legendary Mobile Suit is represented by its white helmet, yellow V-fin antenna, and red central crest, recreating the face of the original Gundam.

Zaku II

The Principality of Zeon’s mass-produced Mobile Suit receives a green badge complete with its rounded helmet, prominent snout, and signature mono-eye sensor.

Char’s Zaku II

Char Aznable’s famous red Mobile Suit features its distinctive commander’s antenna and mono-eye design, recreating the machine used by the Red Comet during the One Year War.

Zeon’s heavily armored ground-combat Mobile Suit is represented by its broad purple helmet and recessed mono-eye, capturing the appearance of the machines operated by the Black Tri-Stars.

Zeong

The powerful Mobile Suit used by Char during the Battle of A Baoa Qu receives a badge recreating its imposing head, complete with an exposed mechanical appearance and central mono-eye sensor.

Zeta Gundam

Kamille Bidan’s transforming Mobile Suit is represented by its angular white helmet, yellow antenna fins, and red central crest, recreating the Gundam’s appearance from the second Universal Century anime.

Hyaku-Shiki

The golden Mobile Suit piloted by Quattro Bajeena, better known as Char Aznable, receives a bright yellow badge recreating its helmet and elongated antenna.

Psycho Gundam

The enormous transforming Mobile Suit piloted by Four Murasame features an imposing black helmet with red and yellow detailing, recreating the heavily armored machine developed by the Titans.

The collection was originally introduced in 2025 as the first wave of STRICT-G’s Face Pins series, which has since expanded to cover other Gundam anime.

Among the newer additions are official Gundam Wing and Gundam X pin badge collections, featuring popular Mobile Suits including Wing Gundam Zero, Gundam Deathscythe Hell, Gundam Virsago and Gundam Ashtaron, which have also received US releases.

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All eight designs from the original “STRICT-G Face Pins Collection” are now available to order individually through Premium Bandai US, priced at $8 each, allowing fans to purchase their preferred Mobile Suits separately.