Bandai's latest Gundam collectible has sold out almost immediately after opening for reservations, with demand overwhelming an online release that had originally been scheduled to remain available for more than a week.
Bandai is officially bringing one of its most detailed modern Nu Gundam figures back in 2027, only a little over a year after its original release.
Bandai has officially opened pre-orders for a huge new 1/48 scale Unicorn Gundam Gunpla kit commemorating the final days of Tokyo’s life-size RX-0 statue, recreating its specially decorated Ver. TWC FINAL appearance for collectors.
Bandai has confirmed its full September 2026 Gunpla release schedule, with four new kits joining the MGSD, Master Grade and High Grade lines throughout the month.
The Gundam x hololive Production collaboration has finally shown off the first three Real Grade Gunpla kits that will see the crossover's custom mobile suit designs join Bandai's highly detailed 1/144 scale model kit line.
Tokyo's life-size Unicorn Gundam has received an emotional final send-off, with thousands of fans gathering in Odaiba as the landmark prepares to disappear after almost nine years.
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The original RX-78-2 Gundam is officially getting a new Entry Grade release, with Bandai combining the iconic mobile suit with traditional Japanese ukiyo-e artwork for a special-edition Gunpla kit.
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Wing Gundam is officially getting an eye-catching new Entry Grade release, with Bandai combining the iconic mobile suit with traditional Japanese ukiyo-e artwork for a special-edition Gunpla kit.