Bandai Spirits Unveils New Gunpla "HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ)", Igniting Fan Excitement

Bandai Spirits Hobby Division has announced the release of the "HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ)," a mobile suit from the anime *Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX*, sparking a major buzz, especially on social media. Scheduled for release in June 2026, pre-orders for this new product began sequentially today. This version of the Hambrabi, piloted by Gates Cappa in the show, will feature a newly designed Feda'in Rifle and Sea Serpent.

On social media, the announcement of the "Hambrabi (GQ)" has elicited enthusiastic reactions from Gunpla fans. Its design, in particular, has received widespread praise, with comments such as "Seriously cool," "Looks amazing!", "A truly great design with a modern arrangement," and "The design is seriously fantastic." Many also lauded its unique appeal, with remarks like "It's so cool it's almost problematic" and "The leg aesthetics are incredibly sensual."

On the other hand, some critical assessments of its performance in the show were also observed, with fans saying, "In the main story, this mobile suit only left an impression of being utterly weak," "It felt pathetic that it was defeated standing still without doing anything," and "It was surprisingly weak." However, comments like "Putting aside whether it's strong or weak, I personally love the design lines" indicate that the excellence of its design outweighs its in-series performance.

It was also revealed that the model features a transformation mechanism into a Mobile Armor (MA) form, leading to comments praising its technical aspects, such as "I'm relieved to know it can transform" and "Considering the prototype Delta Gundam failed to transform, this unit's completeness is rather high." Comparisons with the original "Hambrabi (Z)" have also been made, with unique perspectives shared like "It's interesting how close it is to the Hambrabi (Z) when looking at individual parts" and "It feels like the relationship between Kamen Rider Black and Kamen Rider BLACK SUN."

Along with the new product announcement, there are calls for the re-release of the standard "Hambrabi" and heightened expectations for future Gunpla releases from the *Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX* series, with remarks like "I'm also looking forward to the Psycho Gundam! GQuuuuuuX is far from over!!" However, concerns about availability have also been expressed by some, based on past experiences with difficult-to-obtain series products, such as "I couldn't buy any of the plastic models, so I lost my motivation to collect them."

With its exquisite design and impact from the original series, the "HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ)" is sure to be an unmissable item for Gunpla fans. As pre-orders turn into a fierce competition, anticipation continues to build towards its June 2026 release date.

The Context

Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Model) refers to model kits depicting the "Mobile Suits" (giant humanoid combat robots) and other vehicles from the venerable Japanese anime franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam*. Produced by Bandai Spirits, these kits are hugely popular globally, with fans assembling, customizing, and displaying them.

The "Hambrabi" is a distinctive transforming mobile suit originally featured in the 1985 anime *Mobile Suit Gundam Z* (also known as *Zeta Gundam*). Its unique design, which can transform into a Mobile Armor (MA) form, has made it a memorable fan favorite. This article discusses a new "HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ)" model kit, an updated version inspired by the latest iteration of the franchise, *Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX*, showcasing modern design sensibilities while retaining elements of the original.