Pre-Orders Open for New Unicorn, SEED Destiny and Gundam X Gunpla Kits
Bandai Spirits has officially opened pre-orders for a highly anticipated trio of Gunpla kits.
Topping the announcement is the MGSD Kshatriya from Mobile Suit Gundam UC, marking a significant milestone for the Master Grade SD line as the very first non-Gundam type mobile suit to receive the premium SD treatment.
This model successfully shrinks the massive Neo-Zeon suit into the MGSD format while maintaining the incredible detail and advanced articulation the series is known for.
Joining the lineup for After War Gundam X fans is the HG 1/144 Gundam Leopard.
This completely new mold represents a long-awaited update for the heavy-artillery suit, featuring a sophisticated design where all missile hatches across its body are equipped with functional opening and closing gimmicks.
In an impressive feat of engineering, the inner arm gatling can be fully deployed without the need for part replacement, unlike previous Gunpla kits of the Gundam Leopard.
The final kit is the HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny.
This features a completely new sculpt designed for the HGCE (High Grade Cosmic Era) line.
It incorporates the “SEED Action System,” which allows for the dynamic, over-the-top posing seen in the anime and the recent SEED Freedom film.
The iconic orange machine comes with its signature Tempest Beam Sword and Heat Rod.
Pre-orders for all three products are now available to be placed at major hobby retailers such as HobbyLink Japan.
The MGSD Kshatriya is priced at 7,700 yen(approx. $51 USD / £40 GBP) and is scheduled for a September 2026 release,
The HG 1/144 Gundam Leopard kit is priced at 2,420 yen (approx. $16 USD / £13 GBP) and is expected to ship in August 2026.
The HG 1/144 Gouf Ignited (Heine Westenfluss Custom) has a price tag of 2,860 yen (approx. $19 USD / £15 GBP) with a July 2026 release date.
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