Tokyo International News Agency

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...

Tamashii Nations, the official collector's brand of Bandai Spirits, announced an apology and notice regarding product specifications for "METAL BUILD God Gundam & God Gundam II (Second)" on the 9th. They officially acknowledged a color defect on the shoulder parts of the God Gundam II, which had been pointed out on social media, and stated that they would send correct replacement parts free of charge to eligible purchasers. The issue concerned a discrepancy in the coloring of the left and right shoulder parts of the God Gundam II. Since its release, many purchasers and social media users had raised questions, suggesting it might be a "specification error." Initially, inquiries to the Bandai Spirits support center reportedly received responses stating it was "as per specifications," leading to growing dissatisfaction among consumers. However, the latest official announcement clearly states that the parts "differ from the original design intent,...