The latest film in the popular Gundam anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash(directed by Murase Shukou) , Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash: Circe's Witch, will be released on January 30th. In 2025, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuX aired, and Gunpla models released by Bandai Spirits also gained popularity. We'll take a look at the Gunpla to watch in 2026.
◇Transforming Hambrabi
A new product that has been attracting keen attention from fans will be released on January 31st. It is the Gunpla "PERFECT GRADE UNLEASHED 1/60 ν Gundam" (66,000 yen), based on the ν Gundam from "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack." This is the second release in the "top-of-the-line brand" "PG UNLEASHED" series, and it uses the latest, most cutting-edge technology to recreate the internal structure to the utmost. Although it is a pricey item, it is likely to be a hotly contested item.
A new product based on "GQuuuuuuX," which was broadcast last year and became a hot topic, "HG 1/144 GQuuuuuuX (Endymion Unit Awakened)" (2,860 yen) will be released on January 10th. It is a three-dimensional figure of GQuuuuuuX in the awakened form of the Endymion Unit.
In the "GQuuuuuuX" series, the "HG 1/144 Sharia Custom Rick Dom (GQ)" (3,630 yen) will be released in February, followed by the "HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ)" (2,860 yen) in June. The Hambrabi can transform into an MA form. As the transformation scene was not shown in the anime, it has become a hot topic among fans.
◇What are the new products for "Hathaway's Flash"?
The "HG 1/144 Legend Gundam" (3,080 yen) will be released on January 31st as a new product in the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Gundam SEED" series, which has been the subject of much discussion due to the huge success of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM." This is the latest format Gunpla equipped with the "SEED Action System," an internal structure specialized for recreating the impressive action poses of the "SEED" series.
As for the "Hathaway's Flash" series, the "HG 1/144 Gustav Karl Type 00" (3,850 yen) will be released in February. It's been about five years since a new "Hathaway's Flash" series was released, but will this be the only new Gunpla product? With the release date approaching, will there be any more new products announced?
◇Hajime Katoki's Full Armor ZZ
The MG 1/100 Full Armor ZZ Gundam Ver.Ka (12,540 yen), which was unveiled at the 63rd All Japan Model Hobby Show in October last year and caused quite a stir, will be released in February. The Full Armor ZZ Gundam is part of the MG Ver.Ka series produced by designer Hajime Katoki, and will be brought to life in three dimensions. By rearranging the additional armor, it is possible to attach a Hyper Mega Cannon to the Full Armor ZZ Gundam. By removing the additional armor, it can also be transformed into an enhanced ZZ Gundam.
As a new product for "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing," which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, a Gunpla model of the Gundam Sandrock Custom EW from "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz," "HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW" (4,180 yen) will be released in June. A new soft material is used for the cape.
Although this article only covers Gunpla available for general sale, there are sure to be many more new products in store for fans in 2026 that will amaze them. We look forward to seeing more announcements in the future. (Anima Mitsuru/MANTANWEB)
