Tokyo International News Agency

Level-5's beloved multimedia franchise Danball Senki (known internationally as Little Battlers eXperience or LBX ) is back in the spotlight on social media as it reaches its 15th-anniversary milestone. On Bandai's official shopping platform, Premium Bandai, pre-orders and re-releases for the popular high-end plastic model kit line "Hyper Function (HF)" launched in quick succession, drawing enthusiastic responses from long-time fans. The pre-order lineup features some of the franchise's most iconic mobile units, including LBX Odin and LBX Lucifer, alongside a second round of reservations for LBX Achilles and LBX The Emperor. Celebrated for their intricate inner frame construction and dynamic range of motion, the revival of the HF series prompted excited fans on social media to comment that "the time to buy has finally arrived" and praise them as "masterpiece kits that look incredible right out of the box." Despite their premium price point, ma...

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the popular franchise Danball Senki (known globally as Little Battlers eXperience ), pre-orders for the "LBX Achilles" and "LBX The Emperor" from the high-end "Hyper Function" plastic model line opened on Bandai's official shopping site, Premium Bandai, at 11:00 AM on June 16, 2026. The launch triggered a massive wave of traffic from long-waiting fans, causing the franchise to trend on social media and igniting a frenzy of excitement. An Instant Sell-Out and a Battle for Stock Immediately after pre-orders commenced at 11:00 AM, the Premium Bandai servers were flooded with eager collectors. Due to the immense popularity of these kits, many fans reported seeing "out of stock" messages within minutes. Comments like "It sold out the moment I tried to checkout" and "I only managed to secure one after reloading endlessly" flooded social media. While lucky buyers celebrated their success...