Re-release confirmed for two exclusive "Witch from Mercury" Gunpla kits

Pre-orders have officially opened for a second production run of two sold-out Gunpla kits.

The restock features two High Grade (HG) 1/144 scale model kits from the official side-story manga, “Mobile Suit Gundam – The Witch from Mercury: Vanadis Heart.”

The Vanadis Heart side-story is a prologue to the main The Witch from Mercury series

This manga series runs parallel to the main anime, expanding the universe with a new cast of characters and mobile suits.

The re-release of the two kits coincides with the start of pre-orders for another Gunpla kit based on the Gundam Naion from the same series.

gundam witch mercury naion gunpla hg 1 — The two re-releases have been timed to release alongside the new Gundam Naion kit

The first of the two re-released kits is the “HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Anavata,” also known as the “Gundam Lfrith Anocta.”

The second is the “HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Jiu.”

Both of these mobile suits are unique Gundam-type units that are central to the plot of the Vanadis Heart storyline.

The Lfrith Anavata is a mysterious, dark-colored machine, while the Lfrith Jiu is known for its distinctive, large multipurpose “Tengu” shield.

Let’s take a closer look at both kits in more detail!

HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Anavata

HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Jiu

The two kits are Premium Bandai exclusives, which means that these kits were originally sold for a limited time and were not made available through general retail channels.

This re-release offers fans of the side story who may have missed the initial run another opportunity to acquire these specific designs.

Vanadis Heart Naion Gundam — Vanadis Heart takes place between The Witch from Mercury PROLOGUE anime and the main anime series

Pre-orders are now open via Premium Bandai, with the “HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Anavata” priced at 2,090 yen (approx. $14.10 USD / £10.50 GBP) and the “HG 1/144 Gundam Lfrith Jiu” priced at 1,980 yen (approx. $13.35 USD / £9.95 GBP).

Both model kits are being sold in limited quantities for this production run, and pre-orders may close early if the prepared stock is depleted.

Shipping for both Gunpla kits is currently scheduled to commence in September 2025.

Source: Official Website

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