MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM - MS-06S ZAKU II Char's Custom ver. A.N.I.M.E. - Release Information and Official Images [Reissue]

For Mobile Suit Gundam enthusiasts and action figure collectors, the ROBOT SPIRITS MS-06S Zaku II Char's Custom ver. A.N.I.M.E. is a highly anticipated addition. Originally released in March 2016, this popular Bandai figure is set for a re-release in December 2025. This articulated figure boasts advanced technology and articulation, enabling the faithful recreation of iconic scenes from the acclaimed anime.

Char's Zaku II in Action

The figure allows recreating dynamic flight scenes with effects. Image via Tamashiiweb.

 

For Mobile Suit Gundam enthusiasts and action figure collectors, the ROBOT SPIRITS MS-06S Zaku II Char's Custom ver. A.N.I.M.E. is a highly anticipated addition. Originally released in March 2016, this popular Bandai figure is set for a re-release in December 2025. This articulated figure boasts advanced technology and articulation, enabling the faithful recreation of iconic scenes from the acclaimed anime.

 

Product Information

 

• Price: 6,600 JPY
• Original Release Date: March 19, 2016
• Re-release Date: December 2025
• Size: Approximately 12.5 cm
• Series: Mobile Suit Gundam
• Line: ROBOT SPIRITS
• Where to Acquire: Retail stores specializing in anime figures and Gundam collectibles.
• Product Type: Regular sale

 

Highlighted Features of the ROBOT SPIRITS Figure

 

The MS-06S Zaku II Char's Custom ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure features significant design and articulation enhancements, positioning it as a must-have collectible. Its neck incorporates an extensible mechanism that enables forward head tilting, ideal for dynamic flight poses and capturing the essence of Char Aznable's Zaku II in action. Elbow and knee joints deliver a wide range of motion for diverse posing, while soft material power pipes enhance realism. The elbow also incorporates a rotating axis, replicating anime movements. Furthermore, articulated front skirts and crotch significantly expand leg and abdomen range of motion, facilitating dynamic combat and flight poses.

 

Red Zaku II Front Figure

Re-release in December 2025 of this ROBOT SPIRITS figure. Image via Tamashiiweb.

 

Box Contents

 

This action figure set comes with a wide range of accessories to maximize display possibilities and recreation of combat scenes from the Gundam anime:

• Figure of the MS-06S Zaku II Char's Custom
• Four pairs of interchangeable hands (left and right)
• Zaku Machine Gun
• Effect part for Zaku Machine Gun
• Heat Hawk
• Heat Hawk (storage mode)
• Zaku Bazooka
• Effect part for Zaku Bazooka
• Two thruster effect parts
• Explosion effect part
• Hand storage cover

 

Zaku II Firing Bazooka

Includes Zaku bazooka and effect part for realistic combat. Image via Tamashiiweb.

 

Full Zaku II Content

Includes machine gun, bazooka, heat hawk, and interchangeable hands. Image via Tamashiiweb.

 

Mobile Suit Summary: MS-06S Zaku II Char's Custom

 

The MS-06S Zaku II Char's Custom is an iconic variant of the popular Mobile Suit Zaku II, optimized for the legendary Zeon ace, Char Aznable. This mecha stands out with its unmistakable red color and superior propulsion, achieving exceptional combat speeds. Its agility and its pilot's ability to execute expectation-defying maneuvers are widely recognized, establishing it as a formidable battlefield opponent. The Zaku II Char's Custom remains an enduring symbol of the Mobile Suit Gundam series and the military might of the Principality of Zeon, a favorite among Gundam fans and figure collectors.

 

Zaku II in Aerial Combat

Articulations allow recreating iconic anime scenes. Image via Tamashiiweb.

 

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This iconic figure offers a piece of Gundam history for your collection. What are your favorite moments featuring Char's Zaku II, or what other classic Mobile Suits would you like to see re-released in the ROBOT SPIRITS A.N.I.M.E. line? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

 

Sources

 

• <SIDE MS> MS-06S シャア専用ザク ver. A.N.I.M.E.: https://tamashiiweb.com/item/11192/?wovn=ja (Accessed July 1, 2025)

 

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