Gunpla News Recap: Metal Build Barbatos, Permanent US Gundam Base, and a 40cm Robot Spirit?!
What a week for Gundam fans! Bandai Spirits decided to drop everything at once, giving us major announcements ranging from the first permanent US store to some of the most expensive figures we've seen this year. Let's break down the chaos.
Iron-Blooded Orphans 10th Anniversary
The highlight of the week is undoubtedly the METAL BUILD Gundam Barbatos (4th Form). Priced at a staggering 35,200 Yen, it features a new "Boomerang Mace" and a real fabric cloak. For Gunpla builders, the HG Gundam Zagan from Urdr-Hunt is finally coming in December with its massive shield-pliers. Looking ahead, a new Ichiban Kuji Lottery for 2026 was teased, featuring a massive Barbatos Bust (BUSTISAN) as the A-Prize.
METAL BUILD Gundam Barbatos (4th Form) is the week's highlight, featuring a real fabric cloak.
The GQuuuuuuX Wave
The new timeline is ramping up. We have confirmation that the HG White Gundam and HG Char's Zaku II (with new bazooka molds) drop on December 6th. But the wildest reveal? The Robot Spirits Hyper Gundam. This monster stands 400mm tall—bigger than a Perfect Grade—and costs nearly 30,000 Yen. Also revealed: Lucrea Light Dos Murasame figure, the Converge SB Sodon battleship, and even GQuuuuuuX Gummy figures.
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The HG White Gundam from the GQuuuuuuX wave drops on December 6th.
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HG Char's Zaku II, with new bazooka molds, drops December 6th.
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The Robot Spirits Hyper Gundam, standing 400mm tall, is a massive new reveal.
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The Lucrea Light Dos Murasame figure is another new GQuuuuuuX wave reveal.
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The Converge SB Sodon battleship joins the GQuuuuuuX wave of new reveals.
Gundam Base Chicago
History is being made. The first permanent Gundam Base Store in the US opens on December 12th in Rosemont, IL (Fashion Outlets of Chicago). No more pop-ups; this is the real deal with exclusive kits and a 6-foot statue.
The first permanent Gundam Base store in the US opens December 12th.
Figures & Curiosities
For collectors, the Gundam Universe line adds the Mighty Strike Freedom and Sinanju in June 2026. MSV fans get the striking blue and yellow Robot Spirits Robert Gilliam's Zaku II. And in the "Weird but Cool" category: G Gundam Head Speakers are hitting arcades. Yes, the Shining Gundam face opens up while playing music!
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Gundam Universe line adds Mighty Strike Freedom and Sinanju for collectors in June 2026.
MSV fans rejoice: Robert Gilliam's striking blue and yellow Zaku II Robot Spirits.
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G Gundam Head Speakers are hitting arcades, with Shining Gundam's face opening to music!
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The Shining Gundam head speaker opens its face while playing music, a weird but cool item.
From Budget to "Impossible"
On the affordable side, the Mechanical Bust 09 Destiny Gundam SpecII (approx $25) offers incredible detail and LEDs. P-Bandai also dropped a G Frame FA Strike Freedom Option Set with Wings of Light. Finally, for the ultra-rich: The MGEX Strike Freedom [TWILIGHT COATING]. It costs 66,000 Yen ($450 USD) and is exclusive to Gundam Base Japan members. We can look, but we probably can't touch.
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The ultra-rich MGEX Strike Freedom [TWILIGHT COATING] is exclusive to Gundam Base Japan members.
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Affordable Mechanical Bust 09 Destiny Gundam SpecII offers incredible detail, even with LEDs.
This G Frame FA Strike Freedom option set features spectacular Wings of Light.
From massive store openings to even more massive price tags, this week had it all. What are your thoughts on these new reveals? Let us know in the comments below!
Where to Buy
Explore these stores for a wide variety of kits and figures. Please note that these are general affiliate links to the storefronts and do not necessarily lead to the specific product mentioned in this article. Please note that prices are approximate and may vary depending on the retailer and location. Your purchase directly supports the site.
For HobbyLink Japan: Get your Metal Build Barbatos and other new reveals at HobbyLink Japan.
For Amazon USA: Find Gundam Universe figures and more on Amazon USA.
For Premium Bandai USA: For exclusive and limited-edition items, check out the official P-Bandai USA store.
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Sources
- Official Bandai Spirits Announcements
- Gundam Base Official Site
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