Premium Bandai US has released the final wave of Gunpla for Gundam Summer Fest 2026, adding another 12 kits to an event that has already brought a large selection of Gundam Base exclusives, returning Premium Bandai releases, and special-finish models to US collectors.
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There are plenty of excellent High Grade Gunpla kits, but few have built the same reputation as the HG Moon Gundam, and its upgraded Gundam Base Limited Long Rifle Equipped version has now returned for an official US release through Premium Bandai.
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