Rock Festival Exclusive Gundam SEED Gunpla Secures P-Bandai USA Release

A highly sought-after exclusive Gunpla kit based on the Gundam SEED series is finally set to become available to fans in the USA.

The impressive “HGCE 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam [Recirculation Color/Neon Blue]” brings the upgraded mobile suit to life with a distinctly stylish, eco-friendly finish.

Originally airing in 2002, the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED anime introduced the Cosmic Era timeline, revitalizing the giant robot genre for a modern audience by focusing on the intense ideological and physical conflict between genetically modified Coordinators and natural-born Earth Alliance humans.

The recent theatrical film sequel, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, brought the beloved cast back together, following Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne as they established the global peacekeeping organization COMPASS to secure a lasting armistice across the globe.

That incredibly successful cinematic event introduced audiences to this immensely powerful machine, instantly cementing its status as a massive fan favorite.

The confirmation of a wider release for this striking model kit follows another recent merchandise announcement from the dedicated Gundam lifestyle brand “STRICT-G”, which revealed a new Gundam SEED Shirakawa Daruma set that combines the popular mechs with traditional Japanese crafts.

The “HGCE 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam [Recirculation Color/Neon Blue]” was initially offered as a special pre-sale item during the 2025 Inazuma Rock Fest in Japan.

This darker version of the mobile suit quickly became a favorite among builders, and the kit is constructed using EcoPla recycled materials, actively supporting the ongoing sustainability initiatives championed by the company.

The “Recirculation Color” scheme features vivid neon blue highlights that boldly stand out against a stark black base formed entirely from recycled plastics.

Its futuristic appearance serves as a symbolic representation of a circular, sustainable future, a visual theme that is further enhanced by the inclusion of special EcoPla Recirculation marking seals.

The kit utilizes the innovative “SEED Action System,” which is an internal structure specialized for flawlessly recreating the iconic action poses seen throughout the anime.

The connection axes of both hip joints are engineered to swing independently up and down, allowing you to pull off dramatic aerial poses with the toes perfectly stretched and aligned.

The iconic forehead cannon can be displayed in its fully deployed state through a clever part-swapping mechanic.

The waist railguns can also open to reproduce the massive full-burst firing mode, ensuring you can recreate your favorite combat sequences.

The kit comes with an extensive array of weapons, including beam sabers, a beam shield, and unique grips designed for recreating the combined beam saber state.

Fans who missed out on the initial festival launch now have another chance to secure this unique colorway later this year.

You can pre-order the “HGCE 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam [Recirculation Color/Neon Blue]” for $39 USD right now, with units scheduled to begin shipping out in September 2026 exclusively via the official P-Bandai USA online store.

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