New HG Gundam Virsago and Ashtaron Models Announced: A Dream Come True for After War Gundam X Fans

On May 13, during the 64th Shizuoka Hobby Show (2026), BANDAI SPIRITS revealed that the popular mobile suits Gundam Virsago and Gundam Ashtaron from \"After War Gundam X\" will finally be released as HG (High Grade) 1/144 scale models. These iconic machines piloted by the Frost brothers, long overdue for a modern update, are being completely redesigned with all-new molds.

The \"HG 1/144 Gundam Virsago\" on display features an enhanced range of motion to capture its most dramatic poses, faithfully recreating the signature extending arm gimmick and the abdominal Mega Sonic Gun deployment. It is slated for an October release with a retail price of 3,190 yen (tax included). In November, the \"HG 1/144 Gundam Ashtaron\" will follow at 3,960 yen (tax included), showcasing its massive backpack and the eye-catching Atomic Scissors. Together, the two kits allow collectors to recreate the brothers' coordinated tandem attacks from the anime.

The announcement sent shockwaves through the Gundam community on social media. On X (formerly Twitter), fans erupted with joy, posting comments such as \"Finally, an HG version!\" and \"This is the best news ever!\" Many enthusiasts referenced Shagia Frost’s famous quote, \"My horse is a fierce one,\" to express their hype. Fans who remember the original kits from the 1990s also praised the updated proportions, noting that the new models look \"bulkier and more villainous\" than their predecessors.

Public interest is already mounting for the eventual release of the upgraded \"Chest Break\" and \"Hermit Crab\" forms. As the series approaches its 30th anniversary, this announcement has revitalized interest in the Gundam X line, making Shizuoka the center of the Gunpla world.

The context

\"After War Gundam X\" originally aired in Japan in 1996. Set in a desolate post-apocalyptic world where most of humanity was wiped out by a massive colony drop, the series follows protagonist Garrod Ran and the crew of the land battleship Freeden. The Frost brothers, Shagia and Olba, serve as the series' recurring villains, possessing a psychic connection and a deep-seated grudge against the world. While other lead Gundams from the series had previously received modern HG updates, the Frost brothers' machines remained stuck in the technical limitations of the 1990s, making this \"renewal\" a major milestone for long-time fans.

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