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The Strike Noir Gundam, a popular mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 -STARGAZER, has been announced for a new release in the METAL BUILD series featuring a special '20th MEMORIAL COLOR,' creating a major buzz on social media. The newly announced METAL BUILD Strike Noir Gundam (20th MEMORIAL COLOR) features a color scheme that strongly reflects its appearance in the series, along with adjusted set contents. Pre-orders will begin at 4:00 PM on September 25 on the Tamashii Web Shop (Premium Bandai). The price is set at 39,600 yen (including tax), with shipping scheduled for March 2027. While many fans expressed joy over the striking sculpt and the long-awaited return in a modified specification, posts from fans struggling with the price tag and a heavy lineup of expensive items releasing around the same time have also flooded social media. Praises such as 'The Strike Noir looks way too cool' and 'It's an absolute must-buy' highlight its high qualit...

The "Mochimochi Mascot" series is generating significant buzz on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The announcement of new releases, particularly for the popular anime Gintama and the popular game Touken Ranbu ONLINE , has sparked active trading among fans, involving reservations, exchanges, and transfers. New "Mochimasu" for Gintama: Yoshiwara in Flames Draws Intense Attention with "Paako" Bonus Pre-orders for the "Mochimochi Mascot Gintama: The Movie - Yoshiwara in Flames" series, scheduled for release in July 2026, began on February 20th at 10 AM at Animate, and from 1 PM onwards at other retailers. The series features 8 types, each priced at 990 yen (tax included). A box contains 8 mascots. The announcement that "Paako" would be an Animate-exclusive bonus for box purchases immediately garnered significant attention from fans. On social media, numerous calls for exchanges and transfers involving popular characters lik...