【Starting at 16:00 Today!】Hi-v Gundam Figure First-Come-First-Served Sales Begin! Perfect as a Commemorative Item with New Sculpting and Polished Texture

METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam Figure Launches as Event-Exclusive Item

From Bandai Spirits’ collector brand “METAL BUILD,” the “Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” is now available for pre-order as an event commemorative item, with sales starting today, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

“METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” – 39,600 Yen (Tax Included)

The Legacy of Gundam

Kidousenshi Gundam (which can be translated as Mobile Suit Gundam) is a TV anime that began airing in 1979. It depicted robots as “weapons” called Mobile Suits, presenting realistic war depictions, meticulous scientific analysis, and complex, interwoven human drama. It transcended the simple good-versus-evil framework common in robot anime at the time, establishing the new “real robot” genre. For over 40 years, it has enjoyed immense popularity both in Japan and internationally.

The film Kidousenshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char (known as Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack), released in 1988, continues this legacy. Set in Universal Century 0093, 14 years after the TV series, it depicts the fateful final confrontation between Amuro Rei and Char Aznable. A related novel by Tomino Yoshiyuki, Kidousenshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char Beltorchika’s Children, was also published the same year and is considered a work conceived alongside the film. Both are seen as particularly crucial turning points within the Gundam saga.

“METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” – 39,600 Yen (Tax Included)

Premium METAL BUILD Release

This new “Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” from Bandai Spirits’ “METAL BUILD” brand is a premium event-exclusive item. Pre-orders opened today, January 22, 2026, at 16:00 JST. The price is set at 39,600 yen (tax included).

“METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” – 39,600 Yen (Tax Included)

Specifications & Features

The figure stands approximately 205mm tall and is constructed from ABS, die-cast metal, and PVC. The set is packed with accessories, including:

• Main figure body
• Interchangeable hands (4 types for each hand)
• Backpack
• Shield
• Propellant Tanks (left & right)
• Beam Rifle
• New Hyper Bazooka
• Beam Saber hilts (2 for backpack, 1 for left arm)
• Beam Saber blades (3 types x 2)
• Fin Funnels x 6
• Funnel joint parts
• Various joint parts
• A dedicated display stand

The use of newly designed joints is a key feature, allowing for stable and dynamic posing of the iconic Fin Funnels.

“METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” – 39,600 Yen (Tax Included)

Enhanced Poseability and Design

A major highlight is the newly designed Funnel joint parts, which provide significantly more stable attachment for the Fin Funnels compared to previous releases, enabling a wider variety of impressive poses. The Funnels are one of the Hi-ν Gundam’s most symbolic weapons, and their precise recreation is a huge draw for fans. Furthermore, the blue-based color scheme faithfully reflects the mobile suit’s appearance from the source material while adding the premium, heavyweight feel characteristic of the METAL BUILD line.

“METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” – 39,600 Yen (Tax Included)

With its high level of finish and improved functionality from new parts, the “Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]” stands out as a premium commemorative item. It’s a must-have piece for Gundam collectors and fans.

Product Summary

Product Name: METAL BUILD Hi-ν Gundam [METAL BUILD EXPO]
Series: Kidousenshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char Beltorchika’s Children
Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Sales Method: Tamashii Web Shop Event Item
Pre-order Start: January 22, 2026
Release Date: March 2026
Recommended Age: 15 and up
Height: Approx. 205mm
Materials: ABS, Die-cast, PVC

Sales Schedule

■ Pre-Release Sales
For CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS (Ocean Stage and above) – First-Come, First-Served:
January 22 (Thu) 16:00 ~ January 26 (Mon) 23:00 JST

For CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS (All Members) – Lottery:
January 27 (Tue) 16:00 ~ January 29 (Thu) 23:00 JST

■ Post-Release Sales
For CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS (Ocean Stage and above) – First-Come, First-Served:
March 27 (Fri) 10:00 ~ April 12 (Sun) 20:00 JST

For CLUB TAMASHII MEMBERS (All Members) – Lottery:
March 27 (Fri) 10:00 ~ July 6 (Mon) 20:00 JST

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