Top 5 One Year War MG Gunpla Kits Every Builder Needs in Their Collection

The One Year War is still the part of Gundam that everything else keeps orbiting around over 50 years after the original anime series first aired.

The One Year War is still the part of Gundam that everything else keeps orbiting around over 50 years after the original anime series first aired.

Bandai has fully unveiled a dramatic new METAL ROBOT Spirits release based on the Destiny Gundam Spec II, recreating the iconic appearance of Shinn Asuka's mobile suit during the final battle of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom.
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Bandai has revealed a new clear-color Real Grade take on the Freedom Gundam, transforming the version based on Shanghai’s life-size statue into a new and exclusive Gunpla kit set for release later this month.

Bandai has unveiled a striking new direction for its STRICT-G apparel line with the launch of “STRICT-G GRAFFITI,” a fresh fashion series that reimagines classic Gundam artwork through bold, street art-inspired graphics.
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The MG 1/100 The Gundam Base Limited Victory Two Assault Buster Gundam Ver.Ka [Titanium Finish] is back in stock at Premium Bandai US, providing a rare online opportunity to pick up one of the more extravagant versions of the V2 Gundam.

The MG 1/100 The Gundam Base Limited OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon EW [Special Coating] is back in stock at Premium Bandai US, providing a rare online opportunity to pick up a kit that is normally sold through physical Gundam Base locations.

HYTE has brought back its popular Gundam Wing collaboration with a more affordable version of its themed Y70 PC case, while also restocking the matching accessories released as part of the original collection.

Bandai has revealed a brand-new Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ collection from its STRICT-G fashion label, celebrating the anime's 40th anniversary with a range of apparel and accessories centered around Neo Zeon leader Haman Karn.