P-Bandai Exclusive: METAL BUILD CB-001.5 1.5 Gundam - Release Info & Official Images.
.jpg "The 1.5 Gundam at METAL BUILD FESTIVAL")
The figure is a key piece of the "Revealed Chronicle" expansion project. Image via Tamashii Web.
The first glimpse emerged as an exciting teaser on the official Tamashii Nations account. Shortly after, the secret was fully unveiled: a prototype of the CB-001.5 1.5 Gundam became a star attraction at the METAL BUILD FESTIVAL 2024. Held at the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO from July 5th to September 2nd, 2024, the festival gave fans their first chance to admire the figure in person. Now, the wait is over! Bandai Spirits officially announces the release of this highly anticipated P-Bandai exclusive. The legendary 1.5 Gundam, a missing link from the Gundam 00V: Battlefield Record saga, materializes in the prestigious METAL BUILD line. This release is a cornerstone of the "Revealed Chronicle" project, an initiative expanding the official canon and promising to unveil untold secrets about GN Drive technology.
Product Information
- Price: 48,400 JPY (approx. $310 USD). Note: Prices are approximate and may vary by retailer and location.
- Release Dates: September 2025 (Japan) / October 2025 (USA)
- Line: METAL BUILD
- Height: Approx. 210 mm (approx. 8.27 inches)
- Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Revealed Chronicle
- Product Type: P-Bandai Exclusive
Features
The METAL BUILD 1.5 Gundam figure is engineered to capture the mobile suit's full tactical versatility. The core of its design lies in the multifunctional binders mounted on its backpack, which feature full articulation to faithfully recreate each operational mode. These range from the high-maneuverability "Flight Mode" to its most formidable configuration: the "Alvaaron Cannon Mode," where the binders position over the shoulders to fire a devastating particle beam. The arsenal is completed by its primary GN Buster Rifle, a sturdy GN Shield, and three GN Beam Sabers with corresponding effect parts to depict dynamic combat scenes.
.jpg "Detailed Look at the 'Eyes' Gundam Torso")
Its nickname "Eyes" comes from the Japanese pronunciation of the number 1.5 (ichitengo). Image via Tamashii Web.
Contents
To deliver a complete experience, this METAL BUILD set includes everything you need:
- METAL BUILD CB-001.5 1.5 Gundam Figure
- Four pairs of interchangeable hand parts
- Backpack set with binder system
- GN Buster Rifle
- GN Shield
- Three GN Beam Sabers
- Three Beam Saber effect parts
- Set of joint parts
- Auxiliary support set
- Original display base
.jpg "Complete METAL BUILD 1.5 Gundam Set Contents")
The comprehensive set includes the GN Buster Rifle, shield, and three GN beam sabers. Image via Tamashii Web.
Mobile Suit Overview
In the intricate Anno Domini timeline, the 1.5 Gundam represents a crucial chapter in the technological evolution of the Innovades. Its story begins as the prototype CB-001 1 Gundam, piloted by the Innovade Beside Pain. After being heavily damaged in battle, Beside rebuilt and enhanced it, increasing its performance by 150%, thus giving rise to its numerical designation "1.5". Its unique nickname, "Eyes" Gundam, stems from a play on words, as the Japanese pronunciation of "1.5" (ichitengo) is phonetically similar to the English word "Eyes" (Aizu).
.jpg "1.5 Gundam in Beam Saber Assault Pose")
Recreate dynamic combat scenes with its included sabers and effect parts. Image via Tamashii Web.
This mobile suit is a testament to modular design philosophy. Instead of a full transformation, its binder system allows it to reconfigure on the fly to adapt to any threat. This concept of a single platform with multiple roles was the testing ground that led directly to the creation of Ribbons Almark's ultimate machine, the Reborns Gundam. The evolution was radical: the Reborns Gundam abandoned the 1.5's single GN Drive Tau for a Twin Drive System, internalized the binder functions into a complete transformation between "Gundam Mode" and "Cannon Mode," and was equipped with a superior arsenal. Thus, the 1.5 Gundam is cemented in history as the indispensable bridge between an experimental prototype and the perfect commander unit.
.jpg "Assault Configuration: Alvaaron Cannon Mode")
The binders reconfigure to fire a devastating GN particle beam. Image via Tamashii Web.
.jpg "Design Comparison: Prototype to Evolution")
It serves as the technological bridge between the prototype and Ribbons Almark's Reborns Gundam. Image via Tamashii Web.
The METAL BUILD 1.5 Gundam is a must-have for any serious Gundam 00 collector. What are your thoughts on this P-Bandai exclusive release? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- METAL BUILD 1.5 (Eyes) Gundam | TAMASHII WEB. (Accessed July 9, 2025)
- CB-001.5 1.5 Gundam | MAHQ. (Accessed July 9, 2025)
- Pre-orders for the METAL BUILD 1.5 Gundam Begin on May 15th at 4:00 PM JST! | Gundam Info. (Accessed July 9, 2025)
- METAL BUILD 1.5 Gundam - Release Info | Gundam Kits Collection. (Accessed July 9, 2025)
- METAL BUILD 1.5(EYES) GUNDAM | Premium Bandai US. (Accessed July 9, 2025)
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