It has been announced that a Gunpla (plastic model) of Gundam Jilius, the main character's mobile suit from the manga "Mobile Suit Gundam Eight", will be released as "HG 1/144 Gundam Jilius" from Bandai Spirits' "HG" series. 2,970 yen. Details will be announced in the future. The announcement was made at the 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show (sponsored by the Shizuoka Model Teaching Materials Cooperative), a model exhibition that opened on May 14th at Twin Messe Shizuoka (Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City).
"Mobile Suit Gundam Eight" is a completely new alternative series that will begin serialization in the August issue of the manga magazine "Monthly Gundam Ace" (KADOKAWA), which goes on sale June 26th. The June issue of the magazine, which went on sale April 25th, also featured the setting art for Gundam Jilius, designed by Kanekotsu, which has been generating a lot of buzz.
The Shizuoka Hobby Show is an exhibition that has been held since 1959 in Shizuoka City, where many model makers' factories are located. This year's show will be held from May 14th to 18th, with the 17th and 18th being open to the public. Advance registration is required for admission.
