First Look: The Upcoming ROBOT SPIRITS Asshimar ver. A.N.I.M.E. Figure

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Figure of the Messala mobile suit in a frontal pose, with its orange armor and hood.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Bandai Spirits has announced the premium figure ROBOT魂 ＜SIDE MS＞ NRX-044 アッシマー ver. A.N.I.M.E. Scheduled for November 2025, this exclusive release will be priced at 16,500 yen and sold through the Premium Bandai online store.

The Jupiter Prototype, PMX-000 Messala.
Figure of the Messala mobile suit in a frontal pose, with its orange armor and hood.

Paving the way for transformable units like the Asshimar, the PMX-000 Messala was a high-performance prototype piloted by Paptimus Scirocco.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Bandai Spirits has announced the premium figure ROBOT魂 ＜SIDE MS＞ NRX-044 アッシマー ver. A.N.I.M.E. Scheduled for November 2025, this exclusive release will be priced at 16,500 yen and sold through the Premium Bandai online store.

The NRX-044 Asshimar is one of the most iconic machines from the Titans faction, remembered as the first mass-produced mobile suit capable of autonomous atmospheric flight. Its design prioritizes specialization: its primary strength is its overwhelming mobility and its transformation into a flying saucer, supported by a single high-power beam rifle in combat.

Messala's rear thrusters in detail.
Rear view of the Messala robot, showing its large thrusters and back.

The powerful propulsion system grants it overwhelming acceleration for its time.

This figure joins the acclaimed ver. A.N.I.M.E. line (Action New Imagination Memory Emotion). This series delivers on two principles: a sculpt that faithfully recreates the proportions and aesthetics of the original '80s anime, and an advanced articulation system designed to emulate the most dynamic on-screen poses.

The Messala in its Mobile Armor form.
The Messala figure transformed into its high-mobility craft mode.

This transformation allows it to fly at high speed within Earth's atmosphere.

The engineering centerpiece of this release is its transformation mechanism. Unlike previous popular models, such as the HGUC kit which required parts-swapping, this ROBOT魂 figure achieves a complete, self-contained conversion. Delivering this complex transformation while maintaining robustness and fidelity in both modes represents a significant engineering advancement.

Mobile Armor mode on display base.
Messala craft seen from behind, mounted on a transparent plastic base.

Its main armament consists of two high-power mega particle cannons mounted on the shoulders.

The ROBOT魂 Asshimar in landing mode.
Asshimar figure in flying saucer mode with landing gear deployed.

The advanced engineering allows for a complete transformation without replacing any parts.

This release comes fully equipped with a range of standard accessories, such as interchangeable hands, its signature large beam rifle, and effect parts for firing and propulsion. A crucial component is a dedicated display stand, engineered to securely hold the figure in both its Mobile Suit and high-speed saucer forms, perfect for recreating its famous aerial combat scenes.

The Asshimar's large beam rifle.
Asshimar figure in a crouched pose, holding its oversized beam rifle.

The mobile suit relies on this single high-power rifle for most of its combat engagements.

Dynamism of the ver. A.N.I.M.E. line.
Asshimar figure in a dynamic action pose, aiming its rifle.

Its advanced articulation system allows it to emulate the most dynamic poses from the anime.

Asshimar in a kneeling firing pose.
Asshimar figure kneeling on the ground while aiming its huge rifle.

This premium release commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Z Gundam series.

Combat recreation: Asshimar vs. Hyaku Shiki.
The orange Asshimar and the golden Hyaku Shiki in an aerial combat scene.

A dedicated display stand allows for the recreation of its famous aerial combat scenes.

ROBOT魂 Asshimar complete figure set.
The Asshimar figure alongside its hands, rifle, and display base.

The complete set includes interchangeable hands, its beam rifle, and a full display stand.

The ROBOT魂 Asshimar sets a new standard for transformable figures. What are your thoughts on this complex mobile suit? Let us know in the comments below!

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