The exquisite detailing and extensive die-cast frame elevate this definitive 4th Form.
Just in time for the 10th Anniversary of Iron-Blooded Orphans, Bandai Spirits has dropped the nuclear option. The METAL BUILD Gundam Barbatos (4th Form) is finally official, and it’s bringing equipment we’ve never seen before. Designed under the supervision of Director Tatsuyuki Nagai and mechanical designer Naohiro Washio, this isn't just a figure; it re-imagines the Calamity War devil for the high-end collector.
Product Information
- Price: ¥35,200 (Approx. $235 USD). Please note that prices are approximate and may vary depending on the retailer and location.
- Release Date: June 2026
- Pre-order Start: December 2, 2025
- Scale: Non-scale (Approx. 1/100)
- Size: Approx. 180mm (7.09 inches)
- Availability: Tamashii Web Shop (Premium Bandai)
Important Note for International Buyers: As this is a Premium Bandai / Tamashii Web Shop exclusive, accessing the official product page usually requires a VPN connection with a Japanese IP address. International collectors will typically need to use a proxy shipping service to secure this item.
The brand-new Boomerang Mace, a concept by the anime's director, looks formidable.
The New Weapon: Boomerang Mace
The headline feature introduces the brand-new "Boomerang Mace," a weapon concept proposed by the anime's director himself. Alongside a wired conceptual Long Sword and a textured "Crimson Cloak," this Barbatos looks more like a wandering warrior than ever before.
Witness the versatile new weaponry, including the Long Sword and the Boomerang Mace.
Metal Build Engineering
The hallmark of the line remains its die-cast inner frame. This feature provides the figure with a heavy, premium feel and superior stability. To complement this, the figure incorporates Alaya-Vijnana Articulation. The torso and frame possess a unique moving structure designed to mimic the organic, almost bestial movements of the Gundam connected to the Alaya-Vijnana system.
The exposed die-cast frame highlights METAL BUILD's premium engineering and stability.
The impressive shelf presence of that red cloak and metal frame is unbeatable.
Experience the Alaya-Vijnana articulation as Barbatos performs its unique, bestial movements.
The Alaya-Vijnana articulation allows for these powerful, almost bestial movements.
This Barbatos, with its textured 'Crimson Cloak', looks more like a wandering warrior.
See all the exclusive new weapons, including the Boomerang Mace and Crimson Cloak.
This is likely the definitive version of the 4th Form. If your wallet can handle the hit, the sheer shelf presence of that red cloak and metal frame is unbeatable. What are your thoughts on this new interpretation of the Barbatos? Let us know in the comments below!
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Sources
- Tamashii Web (Accessed December 3, 2025)
- Gundam Official (Accessed December 3, 2025)
- Dengeki Hobby (Accessed December 3, 2025)
- Gundam Kits Collection (Accessed December 3, 2025)
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