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GUNDAM BASE, the official Gunpla flagship store for Mobile Suit Gundam in Japan, announced that the latest limited-edition product from the Gundam merchandise project "Gundam Model-kun," the "1/1 Gundam Model-kun DX Set [PAINTING MODEL]," will be available for purchase at stores worldwide starting May 2, 2026.
The main characters of "Gundam Model-kun" are Gunpla models produced by Bandai's Shizuoka factory. One early morning, a mysterious light suddenly emanated from the production line, and unknown Gunpla parts frames were born from it. These include many mobile suits that appear in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, such as the most famous RX-78-2 Gundam and MS-06 Zaku II. They adopt a unique chibi cartoon style and convey the fun of building Gundam models through cute designs and stories.
The "1/1 Gundam Model DX Set [Painting Model]" is a modified version of the previously released standard kit , replacing the molding colors of the parts with a canvas-like gray-white molding color, allowing players to freely express their creativity in painting.
Aside from the color scheme and packaging design, the rest of the contents are basically the same as the standard version. The assembled Gundam model stands approximately 84mm tall, faithfully recreating the adorable two-head-tall proportions characteristic of the anime. Accessories include the familiar beam rifle, beam saber, shield, and a dedicated display stand, as well as a set of "plastic frame parts." This allows the Gundam model to be disassembled and mounted on the plastic frame, recreating the cute plastic frame form from the series.
1/1 Gundam Base Limited Gunpla-kun DX Set (Runner Ver. Reproduction Parts Included) [Painting Model]
Reference Price: 1,320 JPY (tax included)
Estimated Release Date: 2026/05/02
Product Specifications: 1/1 Scale Assembly Model
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