P-Bandai: Mobile Suit Gundam G-FRAME FA MS-15K Gyan Kai - Release Information and Official Images
The Gyan Kai was developed and tested at the Axis asteroid base. Image via: P-Bandai.
Bandai's G-FRAME FA figure line introduces the first "real-scale" rendition of the MS-15K Gyan Kai, a mobile suit from the SD Gundam G Generation video game series. This launch marks a significant event for fans, bringing a cult-classic design—previously confined to the digital realm or custom modeler creations—into the world of physical collectibles. The G-FRAME FA series is known for delivering figures that merge the detail of a static statue with the articulation of an action figure, achieved through an internal skeleton (Frame Set) and an external armor (Armor Set). This Gyan Kai is a cultural artifact for franchise veterans and a prime example of Bandai's niche market strategy via its Premium Bandai platform.
Product Information
- Price: 4,950 JPY (tax included)
- Release Date: November 2025
- Size: Approx. 135 mm (H) x 85 mm (W)
- Series: SD Gundam G Generation
- Line: G-FRAME FA (Shokugan)
- Product Type: P-Bandai Exclusive
The figure includes the Large Beam Sword and a detailed shield. Image via: P-Bandai.
Key Features
The G-FRAME FA Gyan Kai's design is a remarkable adaptation that adds a level of mechanical detail and complexity absent from the source material, making it believable in realistic proportions without losing its knightly essence. To achieve its unique silhouette, Bandai developed a specific internal skeleton with newly molded parts for the chest, abdomen, waist, and feet, while the external armor is entirely new. This decision demonstrates a commitment to design fidelity, elevating the figure to a "flagship product" among P-Bandai releases. The color scheme combines silver and gray molded plastics, creating a high-quality appearance. The level of detail is meticulous, featuring fine sculpts like the missile nozzles on the shield, dense panel lining on the back, and a movable mono-eye for enhanced expressiveness.
The Gyan Kai's design evokes a distinct knightly aesthetic. Image via: P-Bandai.
The Gyan Kai showcases dense panel work on its back. Image via: P-Bandai.
Set Contents
- Pre-painted Gyan Kai figure (partially assembled)
- Large Beam Sword
- Beam effect parts for sword
- Shield
- Shield joints (x2)
- Interchangeable hand parts (x2 types)
- One piece of soda-flavored gum
The G-FRAME FA figure combines statue-like detail with articulation. Image via: P-Bandai.
The Gyan Kai's shield features finely sculpted missile nozzles. Image via: P-Bandai.
MS-15K Gyan Kai
The MS-15K Gyan Kai, also known as the Gyan Custom, is an original creation from the SD Gundam G Generation strategy game saga. In its lore, it was developed and tested at the Axis asteroid base after the One Year War. This unit is a conceptual evolution of the YMS-15 Gyan, the One Year War prototype that unsuccessfully competed against the Gelgoog to become Zeon's mainline unit. The Gyan Kai is based on a Zimmad Company plan for an upgraded version of the MS-15Kg Gyan Krieger, a variant introduced in the video game Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren's Greed.
In the tradition of the G Generation saga, the designated pilot for this unit is Elfriede Schultz, known for her extraordinary close-quarters combat skills. Ironically, and echoing the history of the original Gyan, the Gyan Kai's superior performance was passed over for mass production due to its overly specialized combat focus and high control difficulty, losing out to the versatility of the AMX-107 Bawoo. Some sources place the Gyan Kai as a direct prototype of the AMX-104 R-Jarja from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, closing the loop on this development line of knight-themed mobile suits.
This release also exemplifies a sophisticated transmedia synergy strategy, as purchasing the figure includes a promotional code to obtain the SSR Gyan Kai unit in the smartphone game SD Gundam G Generation Eternal.
The Gyan Kai is distinguished by its focus on melee combat. Image via: P-Bandai.
The Gyan Kai is a conceptual evolution of the YMS-15 Gyan prototype. Image via: P-Bandai.
The set includes the pre-painted figure, sword, shield, and interchangeable hands. Image via: P-Bandai.
This P-Bandai exclusive brings a deep-cut design to the G-FRAME FA line. What are your thoughts on this knightly Mobile Suit? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- Premium Bandai. "Mobile Suit Gundam G-FRAME FA Gyan Kai [Premium Bandai Exclusive]" (Accessed July 3, 2025)
- Gundam.info. "P-Bandai Exclusive 'Mobile Suit Gundam G-FRAME FA Gyan Kai' Pre-orders Start Today!" (Accessed July 3, 2025)
- Bandai Candy Staff Blog. "[Mobile Suit Gundam G-FRAME FA] The Phantom Gyan Successor will be available for pre-order exclusively on Premium Bandai starting Friday, June 27th at 13:00!" (Accessed July 3, 2025)
- MAHQ. "MS-15K Gyan Custom" (Accessed July 3, 2025)
- Inside Games. "The real-life version of 'Gyan Kai' is so cool! It appears in the Gundam candy toy 'G-FRAME FA'" (Accessed July 3, 2025)
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