New Model Kit of Evangelion’s Rei Ayanami Revealed by X-Plus
Pre-orders have officially begun for a new plastic model kit from X-Plus featuring Rei Ayanami from the Evangelion series.
The kit captures the First Child in a 1/8 scale format, designed as a vignette that evokes the atmospheric tension of the anime.
This release coincides with the ongoing 30th-anniversary celebrations of the franchise, offering collectors a hands-on way to appreciate the character’s design.
Neon Genesis Evangelion caused a social phenomenon upon its 1995 broadcast and was reimagined in the Rebuild of Evangelion film series starting in 2007.
The series concluded with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, surpassing 10 billion yen in box office revenue and cementing its legacy in anime history.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the franchise has seen revival screenings and upcoming major events like the “EVANGELION:30+; 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION” festival at Yokohama Arena.
The story follows the pilots of the Evangelion units as they defend Tokyo-3 from monstrous entities known as Angels, blending mecha action with deep psychological drama.
This new kit depicts Rei Ayanami holding the massive Spear of Longinus, inspired by a fantastical image illuminated by moonlight.
The base features environmental elements such as jagged rocks and a rusted faucet, grounding the character in a scene reminiscent of the series’ desolate landscapes.
The sculpt faithfully reproduces the delicate details of her plugsuit, emphasizing the mechanical lines against the character’s slender form.
The face parts come with pre-printed tampo eyes, ensuring that her fleeting expression is captured accurately, even for those new to model kit assembly.
The figure stands at approximately 40cm in height to the tip of the spear, with Rei herself measuring roughly 20cm.
For fans looking to add this detailed figure to their collection, it should be noted that this is an unassembled and unpainted plastic model kit, requiring tools and adhesive for completion.
The 1/8 Scale Rei Ayanami Plastic Model Kit is priced at 7,700 JPY (approx. $53 USD / £41 GBP).
Pre-orders opened on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the official X-Plus online store and other hobby goods retailers, such as HobbyLink Japan.
Shipping is scheduled for June 2026, though this may vary by retailer.
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