Orders Open as Gundam X’s Virsago Gets a Modern HG Gunpla Release
Bandai has officially opened pre-orders for the recently revealed HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago, marking a major new addition to its High Grade model kit lineup based on After War Gundam X.
The HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago brings the signature mobile suit driven by Shagia Frost into the modern HG format for the first time and will also be joined in the HG Gunpla line by his brother’s iconic unit, the Gundam Ashtaron.
Set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future, the 1996 anime series follows a devastated Earth struggling to rebuild fifteen years after a cataclysmic space colony drop wiped out most of the human population.
The storyline centers on mobile suit pilots and military factions fighting over leftover war technology, most notably the ultra-destructive Satellite System weapon that relies on a super-heated microwave power relay beamed down from a base on the moon.
As a prominent entry in the long-running Gundam franchise, this specific alternate universe timeline has maintained a dedicated following among mecha enthusiasts who appreciate its darker, survival-focused narrative.
Serving as the formidable personal unit of the older twin Frost brother, the newly revealed HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago is an intimidating sight.
Engineering updates to the modern HG format allow the HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago to fully replicate its signature tactical gimmicks without losing structural stability.
Expanding strike claws hidden within the arms are also featured on the HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago, alongside a deploying abdominal section that exposes the devastating triple mega sonic gun hidden inside.
Accessories include a pair of strike shooters, specialized combination parts to merge the weapons together, a beam saber, a full set of hands, and a foil sticker sheet.
Launching right alongside his brother is Olba Frost’s heavy assault unit, the HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron.
This massive companion mobile suit features fully functional atomic scissors that can extend, retract, and move dynamically without requiring any part swapping.
The included beam spear can also be configured into its unique crossbow form, and the HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron utilizes a few interchangeable parts to transform completely into its Mobile Armor flight mode.
Builders can even place the HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago directly on top of the transformed flight unit to seamlessly recreate their famous combined attack scenes from the anime.
The HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron also comes complete with a beam spear, a beam saber with its clear effect part, a full hand selection, structural joint parts, and a foil sticker sheet.
The HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago is priced at 3,190 yen (approx. $20 USD / £16 GBP), while the larger HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron is priced at 3,960 yen (approx. $25 USD / £20 GBP).
Pre-orders are now available via reputable hobby goods retailers, such as HobbyLink Japan.
The HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago is due to ship in October 2026, followed shortly by the HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron, which will be released in November 2026.
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