The release of the "METAL ROBOT Spirits <SIDE MS> Gundam (GQ)" (Bandai Spirits) figure of "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" from the popular anime "Gundam" series has been announced, and it has been met with comments such as "What a shocking product!" The Gundam that appeared from "the other side" will be made into a three-dimensional figure in the "METAL ROBOT Spirits" series. It has a simple appearance, but there seems to be some attention to detail...
◇Refreshingly simple
The Gundam that appeared from the "other side" is a mysterious MS (Mobile Suit) that appeared from another space-time, and bears a striking resemblance to the Gundam that appears in "Mobile Suit Gundam (First Gundam)". The model number of the white Gundam that appears in "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX" is "RX-78-02", but the Gundam that appeared from the "other side" is "RX-78-2", the same as the Gundam in First Gundam. Its simple appearance with no details shows respect for First Gundam.
The figure also seems to reproduce the simple appearance. There are many Gundam figures and Gunpla (plastic models) on the market, many of which are highly detailed, but this one has a refreshingly simple appearance. Its weapons are also simple, with only a beam saber and a shield.
The figure is said to be able to be posed freely without compromising its simple silhouette. In addition to the internal structure, some of the exterior parts are made of die-cast to give it a sense of weight.
◇What about hyper?
In the final episode of "GQuuuuuuX," the Gundam that appeared from the "other side" became "hyperized (giantized)," which also became a hot topic. "Hyperized" refers to the giantization phenomenon seen in " Aura Battler Dunbine, " directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino . During a stage greeting to commemorate the re-screening of the advance theatrical version of "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX -Beginning-" held on June 28, Director Kazuya Tsurumaki revealed, "I guess it's possible if you think about it in the context of Director Tomino's robot anime. There are sparks, but I asked for the hyperization to be expressed in a modern way," which also became a hot topic.
Since the "hyper" version ignores the laws of physics, it cannot be reproduced in a figure, but I would like to see the "hyper" version commercialized.
Bandai Spirits has also announced that they will be making a Kikeroga figurine. As there are still many units that have not been made into three-dimensional figures, expectations are high for the announcement of further new products.
"METAL ROBOT Spirits <SIDE MS> Gundam (GQ)" is available for pre-order on Bandai Namco Group's shopping site "Premium Bandai". 16,500 yen. Scheduled to be shipped in March 2026.
