Gundam’s hololive Collab Officially Reveals Its First Two Figures
Image by James RichardsonBandai has finally unveiled the first two figures that will officially be released as part of its Gundam x hololive Production collaboration, confirming that Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei’s customized mobile suits will be released through the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS line.
The announcement turns two of the crossover’s most recognizable designs into commercially available figures after months of artwork, prototype displays, and speculation over which of the custom Gundams would actually reach production.
The first releases pair Sakura Miko with the RX-93 Nu Gundam and Hoshimachi Suisei with the MSN-04 Sazabi, appropriately placing the two rival Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack machines at the front of the figure collection.
Gundam x hololive Production began earlier in 2026 as a much wider multimedia crossover featuring customized mobile suits, original pilot suits, mini-stories, music and merchandise centered around individual hololive talents.
Image by Charlotte DavisThe first wave matched Sakura Miko with Nu Gundam, Hoshimachi Suisei with Sazabi, Shirakami Fubuki with Gundam Exia, Houshou Marine with Crossbone Gundam X1, Hakui Koyori with Freedom Gundam, and Rindou Chihaya with Banshee Norn.
A second wave later added Usada Pekora’s Unicorn Gundam, Oozora Subaru’s Wing Gundam Zero EW, Tsunomaki Watame’s Providence Gundam, Mori Calliope’s Gundam Epyon, IRyS’ Destiny Gundam, and Todoroki Hajime’s Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina.
The possibility of completed figures has existed since hololive SUPER EXPO 2026, where Bandai displayed a Sakura Miko-colored Nu Gundam alongside Gunpla paint samples and other prototype merchandise without confirming it for retail release.
That prototype has now become the “METAL ROBOT SPIRITS
Pink and white dominate the armor, with cherry blossom imagery appearing across the front skirt alongside additional Sakura Miko-inspired markings on the left shoulder and shield.
The figure also carries the custom model number “MS-035,” adding another collaboration-specific detail beyond the new color scheme.
At approximately 15 cm tall, the figure uses ABS, PVC, and die-cast components, with metal parts concentrated around the joints to give the articulated model additional weight while retaining the movement expected from METAL ROBOT SPIRITS.
Its weapon loadout remains suitably extensive, with a Beam Rifle, two types of Beam Saber, New Hyper Bazooka, shield and all six Fin Funnels included.
Dedicated display components allow the Funnels to be positioned separately from the Nu Gundam during attack poses, while Beam Saber effects, interchangeable hands and joint parts provide further display options.
Bandai has also created an original collaboration display base specifically for the figure rather than simply reusing the stand from the standard release.
Hoshimachi Suisei’s Sazabi takes the opposite approach visually, replacing Char Aznable’s familiar red armor with a blue-based color scheme inspired by Suisei.
The “METAL ROBOT SPIRITS
Its custom designation is “SH-0-322,” with the 322 portion referencing Suisei’s March 22 birthday and giving the machine its own identity within the crossover.
The completed Sazabi stands approximately 16 cm tall and again combines ABS and PVC with die-cast components positioned around the articulated structure.
Its accessories include the Beam Shot Rifle, shield and Beam Tomahawk alongside six deployed Funnel parts, allowing the mobile suit’s remote weapons to be displayed in flight.
Beam Saber and Beam Tomahawk effects are also included, together with Funnel display components, interchangeable hands and a dedicated collaboration base and support arm.
METAL ROBOT SPIRITS combines detailed painted finishes and die-cast construction with extensive articulation, making the line a much more substantial interpretation of the collaboration designs than the reference Gunpla color schemes previously shown for the project.
For now, Bandai has only confirmed Miko’s Nu Gundam and Suisei’s Sazabi for commercial release, leaving ten previously revealed hololive mobile suit designs without corresponding METAL ROBOT SPIRITS announcements.
That leaves plenty of room for the figure collection to expand, particularly as several of those remaining mobile suits already have existing METAL ROBOT SPIRITS releases that could potentially provide a foundation for their hololive versions.
The “METAL ROBOT SPIRITS
The “METAL ROBOT SPIRITS
Bandai has also appeared to confirm that both figures will appear internationally, so it’s likely that pre-orders will either open simultaneously through Premium Bandai US, or that US orders will open very shortly after the Japanese pre-order window begins.
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