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Gundam News Weekly: RG Astray Red Dragon Revealed, HG Zagan & Hathaway 2026 Date

G-Frame FA 08 Box Set

Bandai Spirits continues to expand the Gundam universe with a massive wave of new announcements.


G-Frame FA 08 Box Set
G-Frame FA 08 promotional banner featuring Strike Freedom and Gundam Caliburn

Release Date: November 2025 | Price: ~¥7,480 (Box Set)

Bandai Spirits continues to expand the Gundam universe with a massive wave of new announcements. This update brings essential release dates and pricing for collectors, highlighting the latest Gunpla innovations from Iron-Blooded Orphans, premium exclusives, and upcoming figure releases.

New Gunpla Announcements

The High Grade line receives a brutal addition from Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt. The HG Gundam Zagan features a unique frame structure and specializes in close-quarters combat.

HG Gundam Zagan
HG Gundam Zagan from Urdr-Hunt with Shield Pliers

Release Date: December 2025
Price: ¥3,080

Collectors of the Master Grade line can now enhance their displays with the MG Barbatos Lupus Expansion Set. This set provides the massive Valkyrja Buster Sword and specialized effect parts to recreate the intense battle against the Mobile Armor Hashmal.

MG Barbatos Lupus Expansion Set
MG Barbatos Lupus expansion set featuring the Valkyrja Buster Sword

Release Date: February 2026 (P-Bandai)
Price: ¥2,970

Complementing the IBO releases, Premium Bandai reissues the HG Pluma Set. This box contains six units, allowing builders to replicate the overwhelming swarm attacks characteristic of the Hashmal's support units.

HG IBO Pluma Set Reissue
HG Pluma set from Iron-Blooded Orphans featuring 6 units

Release Date: February 2026
Price: ~$24.00 USD (P-Bandai)

Premium Bandai Exclusives

The Real Grade line pushes boundaries with the RG Gundam Astray Red Dragon. Equipped with three massive Caledfwlch swords and a specialized head unit, this kit delivers extreme detail in the 1/144 scale format.

RG Gundam Astray Red Dragon
P-Bandai RG Gundam Astray Red Dragon with three Caledfwlch swords

Release Date: February 2026 (P-Bandai)
Price: ¥4,950

F90 A to Z Project fans receive the MG Cluster Gundam Mission Pack Type-X. This specialized Core Fighter-equipped pack enhances mobility and adds a distinct silhouette to the F90 lineage.

MG Cluster Gundam Mission Pack Type-X
MG Cluster Gundam equipped with the Mission Pack Type-X

Release Date: April 2026 (P-Bandai)
Price: ¥3,850

MG Sengoku Astray Gundam (Metallic)
MG Sengoku Astray Gundam with special metallic coating

Release Date: November 22, 2025 (Gundam Base)
Price: ¥6,600

Figures and Collectibles

In the realm of figures, the Robot Spirits Gundam Mk-II (E.F.S.F.) returns for the 40th Anniversary with a desaturated color scheme, capturing the gritty aesthetic of Zeta Gundam.

Robot Spirits Gundam Mk-II (E.F.S.F.)
Robot Spirits Gundam Mk-II E.F.S.F. 40th Anniversary edition

Release Date: November 2025
Price: ¥11,000

New prototypes for the G-QuuuuuuX series have also been revealed. The Machu & Nyaan figures (Ending Ver.) are set to join the lineup, capturing the unique style of the series' closing sequence.

G-QuuuuuuX Machu & Nyaan Prototypes
Unpainted prototypes of Machu and Nyaan figures from G-QuuuuuuX

Character: Machu & Nyaan (Ending Ver.)
Release: Late 2025

A surprising collaboration brings the virtual and mecha worlds together. The Lucrea Hatsune Miku x 00 Gundam figure features Miku in a pilot suit inspired by the 00 Raiser, complete with a matching Haro.

Lucrea Hatsune Miku x 00 Gundam
Lucrea figure of Hatsune Miku in 00 Gundam pilot suit with Haro

Release Date: Pre-orders 2025
Price: TBA

Another anticipated addition to the collection is the Lacus Clyne Ending Ver. figure. This high-quality prize figure features the beloved songstress, offering fans a stunning and accessible collectible.

Lacus Clyne Ending Ver. Figure
Lacus Clyne prize figure in a flowing white dress from Gundam SEED Freedom

Release Date: 2025
Type: Amusement Prize (Non-Retail)

Media and Magazine Updates

The cinematic universe also sees major updates. The sequel to Gundam Hathaway, titled Witch of Circe, has confirmed its Japanese theatrical release for January 30, 2026. Meanwhile, VR users can experience the Universal Century firsthand with Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom VR on PSVR2.

Gundam Hathaway: Witch of Circe Movie
Promotional poster for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway sequel release date

Japanese Release Date: January 30, 2026

Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom VR
Key visual for the Silver Phantom VR anime movie

Status: Now Available on PSVR2

In publishing news, the January 2026 issue of Gundam Ace features a special celebration for the 5th anniversary of the popular manga "Arasa OL Haman-sama" (Lady Haman, a Thirty-Something Office Lady). This issue includes exclusive content and tributes to the series that reimagines Haman Karn in a corporate setting.

Gundam Ace January 2026 Issue
Gundam Ace January 2026 magazine cover featuring Haman Karn

Release: Late November 2025
Feature: "Arasa OL Haman-sama" 5th Anniversary

With so many announcements, which release are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below!

Where to Buy

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Sources

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