May 19, 2014
53rd Shizuoka Hobby Show Bandai Hobby Booth Report
The 53rd Shizuoka Hobby Show, one of the world's biggest hobby events, opened May 15th, 2014 at Shizuoka Twin Messe. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on display at the Bandai Hobby booth! ※May 19.20th: There is additional information at the bottom of the article!
The 53rd Shizuoka Hobby Show, one of the world's biggest hobby events, opened May 15th, 2014 at Shizuoka Twin Messe.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on display at the Bandai Hobby booth!
■ New 1:100 category "REBORN-ONE HUNDRED"
A new category of 1:100 scale model kits!
The new series pursues more refined parts and a highly-detailed appearance.
Its first release is the long-awaited NIGHTINGALE!
REBORN-ONE HUNDRED 1:100 NIGHTINGALE (September 2014) * prototype
Future releases in this new category are also planned.
REBORN-ONE HUNDRED 1:100 GUNDAM Mk-Ⅲ (December 2014)
REBORN-ONE HUNDRED 1:100 RX-78GP04 （GERBERA） (March 2015)
■ MG series
The Master Grade Hi-ν GUNDAM Ver. Ka has been announced!
MG 1:100 Hi-ν GUNDAM Ver.Ka (August 2014)
MG 1:100 TURN X (June 14th, 2014)
■ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN series
As MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN reaches its conclusion in theaters May 17th, the newest prototype of the HGUC NEO ZEONG is unveiled.
HGUC NEO ZEONG (June 28th, 2014)
HGUC 1:144 ZSSA（UNICORN Ver.） (June 21st, 2014)
HGUC 1:144 ZETA PLUS（UNICORN Ver.） (July 2014)
HGUC 1:144 STRUM GALLUS (July 2014)
HGUC 1:144 ROZEN ZULU（episode 7 Ver.） (August 2014)
■ RG series
The ultra-realistic RG series now has its first amphibious mobile suit!
A design like this, created with a close eye to functionality, combat tactics, and even existing submarine and torpedo designs, could only be RG.
RG 1:144 MSM-07S CHAR’S Z‘GOK (July 2014)
RG 1:144 GN-001 GUNDAM EXIA (on sale now)
■ GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS series
GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS, currently streaming from GUNDAM.INFO, continues to receive new kits!
* Streaming not available in all regions.
HGBF 1:144 GOUF R35 (June 7th, 2014)
HGBF 1:144 GUNDAM AMAZING EXIA (August 2014)
HGBF 1:144 GUNDAM FENICE RINASCITA (September 2014)
HGBC 1:144 VARIABLE POD (July 2014)
A number of customized builds were on display.
Breaking news! New GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS series in pre-production!
Stay tuned for more info!
■ BB SENSHI / LEGEND BB series
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn episode 7’s NEO ZEONG will be available in BB SENSHI, too! It comes with a stand, weapon parts for the SINANJU, and even a brand-new bazooka!
BB SENSHI 392 NEO ZEONG (June 7th, 2014)
Two other starring suits from MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 7 are already on sale!
BB SENSHI 390 FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM (on sale now)
BB SENSHI 391 UNICORN GUNDAM 02 BANSHEE NORN (on sale now)
And in September comes the UNICORN GUNDAM 03 PHENEX! Its prototype was also on display for the first time.
BB SENSHI 394 UNICORN GUNDAM 03 PHENEX (September 2014)
The ninth LEGEND BB release is a FULL ARMOR KNIGHT GUNDAM equipped with all three Relics.
BB SENSHI 393 LEGEND BB FULL ARMOR KNIGHT GNDAM (July 2014)
■ And even more new releases!
HGAW 1:144 GUNDAM AIR MASTER (July 2014)
From MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT:
HG 1:144 ZAKU I （GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT Ver.） (June 21st, 2014)
The Builders Parts series of official Gunpla customization parts continues too!
BUILDERS PARTS 1:144 SYSTEM WEAPON 007 (July 2014)
BUILDERS PARTS 1:144 SYSTEM WEAPON 008 (August 2014)
BUILDERS PARTS HD MS GROUND 01 (July 2014)
BUILDERS PARTS HD MS FUNNEL 01 (July 2014)
■ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Side Story: Missing Link
The show also hosts a booth devoted to the upcoming game MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Side Stories and its Gunpla. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SIDE STORIES is a dramatic, high-speed action game for PS3 consisting of full-scale remakes of several Gundam Side Story titles. A brand-new episode, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SIDE STORIES: Missing Link, is also included. On display at the booth was the “HGUC 1:144 PALE RIDER LIMITED METALLIC Ver.” which will be included with the Limited Edition of the game.
■ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SIDE STORIES (publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
Format: PlayStation®3
Release date: May 29th, 2014
Price: Standard edition ¥7,600, Limited Edition ¥13,790 (tax not included)
Genre: Dramatic & High-Speed Action
■Gunpla Builders World Cup 2014
Bandai’s official Gunpla contest “Gunpla Builders World Cup“ returns for a fourth year.
Preliminary events will be held in Japan and twelve other countries and regions worldwide, and a world championship will be held in December.
Entries for Japan open on May 19th.
Keep an eye on GUNDAM.INFO for the latest GBWC news!
And try building your entry with Bandai’s official customization parts and the Builders Parts series!
A report from the public days on the 17th and 18th will be posted on May 19th. Don’t miss it!
-------------------May 19th additional information-------------------
■Premium Bandai Hobby Online Shop exclusives
Fans lined up to see the latest new announcements and prototype displays.
A 660mm-diameter (26”) effect unit recreates the episode scene.
HGUC 1/144 EXPANSION EFFECT UNIT for NEO ZEONG " PSYCHO-SHARD" (Japan release August 2014)
A Heavy Weapons System set for the MG designed by Hajime Katoki.。
MG 1:100 HWS EXPANSION SET for Hi-ν GUNDAM Ver.Ka (release date TBA)
Two mobile suits from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn episode 7 will be released as MG kits!
A FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM with red Psycoframe.
MG 1:100 FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM （RED COLOR Ver.） (Japan release August 2014)
The Armed Armor XC is cast from a new sculpt.
MG 1:100 UNICORN GUNDAM 02 BANSHEE NORN (Japan release June 2014)
The HGFC BURNING GUNDAM and HGFC MASTER GUNDAM arrive in impressive golden plating as a set.
HGFC 1:144 BURNING GUNDAM VS MASTER GUNDAM THE UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST HYPER MODE SET
(Japan release August 2014)
The MSV Gundam Sentinel’s S GUNDAM BOOSTER UNIT comes to Master Grade!
MG 1:100 S GUNDAM BOOSTER UNIT TYPE (Japan release August 2014)
MSV fans, your hopes are answered!
MG 1:100 GELGOOG CANNON （MSV COLOR） (Japan release July 2014)
MG 1:100 MS-07B M'QUVE'S GOUF (Japan release August 2014)
The LEGEND BB kit returns with three different colors of plating!
LEGEND BB ZAKUTO （YAMISYOUGUN SUPER HAGANE Ver.） (Japan release September 2014)
Celebrate Gundam’s 35th anniversary with a kit that assembles to a complete vignette!
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 35th GUNPLA PREMIUM SET（working name） (Japan release Summer 2014)
* Final products may differ.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s on display at the Bandai Hobby booth!
■ New 1:100 category "REBORN-ONE HUNDRED"
A new category of 1:100 scale model kits!
The new series pursues more refined parts and a highly-detailed appearance.
Its first release is the long-awaited NIGHTINGALE!
REBORN-ONE HUNDRED 1:100 NIGHTINGALE (September 2014) * prototype
Future releases in this new category are also planned.
REBORN-ONE HUNDRED 1:100 GUNDAM Mk-Ⅲ (December 2014)
REBORN-ONE HUNDRED 1:100 RX-78GP04 （GERBERA） (March 2015)
■ MG series
The Master Grade Hi-ν GUNDAM Ver. Ka has been announced!
MG 1:100 Hi-ν GUNDAM Ver.Ka (August 2014)
MG 1:100 TURN X (June 14th, 2014)
■ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN series
As MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN reaches its conclusion in theaters May 17th, the newest prototype of the HGUC NEO ZEONG is unveiled.
HGUC NEO ZEONG (June 28th, 2014)
HGUC 1:144 ZSSA（UNICORN Ver.） (June 21st, 2014)
HGUC 1:144 ZETA PLUS（UNICORN Ver.） (July 2014)
HGUC 1:144 STRUM GALLUS (July 2014)
HGUC 1:144 ROZEN ZULU（episode 7 Ver.） (August 2014)
■ RG series
The ultra-realistic RG series now has its first amphibious mobile suit!
A design like this, created with a close eye to functionality, combat tactics, and even existing submarine and torpedo designs, could only be RG.
RG 1:144 MSM-07S CHAR’S Z‘GOK (July 2014)
RG 1:144 GN-001 GUNDAM EXIA (on sale now)
■ GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS series
GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS, currently streaming from GUNDAM.INFO, continues to receive new kits!
* Streaming not available in all regions.
HGBF 1:144 GOUF R35 (June 7th, 2014)
HGBF 1:144 GUNDAM AMAZING EXIA (August 2014)
HGBF 1:144 GUNDAM FENICE RINASCITA (September 2014)
HGBC 1:144 VARIABLE POD (July 2014)
A number of customized builds were on display.
Breaking news! New GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS series in pre-production!
Stay tuned for more info!
■ BB SENSHI / LEGEND BB series
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn episode 7’s NEO ZEONG will be available in BB SENSHI, too! It comes with a stand, weapon parts for the SINANJU, and even a brand-new bazooka!
BB SENSHI 392 NEO ZEONG (June 7th, 2014)
Two other starring suits from MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UNICORN episode 7 are already on sale!
BB SENSHI 390 FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM (on sale now)
BB SENSHI 391 UNICORN GUNDAM 02 BANSHEE NORN (on sale now)
And in September comes the UNICORN GUNDAM 03 PHENEX! Its prototype was also on display for the first time.
BB SENSHI 394 UNICORN GUNDAM 03 PHENEX (September 2014)
The ninth LEGEND BB release is a FULL ARMOR KNIGHT GUNDAM equipped with all three Relics.
BB SENSHI 393 LEGEND BB FULL ARMOR KNIGHT GNDAM (July 2014)
■ And even more new releases!
HGAW 1:144 GUNDAM AIR MASTER (July 2014)
From MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT:
HG 1:144 ZAKU I （GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT Ver.） (June 21st, 2014)
The Builders Parts series of official Gunpla customization parts continues too!
BUILDERS PARTS 1:144 SYSTEM WEAPON 007 (July 2014)
BUILDERS PARTS 1:144 SYSTEM WEAPON 008 (August 2014)
BUILDERS PARTS HD MS GROUND 01 (July 2014)
BUILDERS PARTS HD MS FUNNEL 01 (July 2014)
■ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Side Story: Missing Link
The show also hosts a booth devoted to the upcoming game MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Side Stories and its Gunpla. MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SIDE STORIES is a dramatic, high-speed action game for PS3 consisting of full-scale remakes of several Gundam Side Story titles. A brand-new episode, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SIDE STORIES: Missing Link, is also included. On display at the booth was the “HGUC 1:144 PALE RIDER LIMITED METALLIC Ver.” which will be included with the Limited Edition of the game.
■ MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SIDE STORIES (publisher: Bandai Namco Games)
Format: PlayStation®3
Release date: May 29th, 2014
Price: Standard edition ¥7,600, Limited Edition ¥13,790 (tax not included)
Genre: Dramatic & High-Speed Action
■Gunpla Builders World Cup 2014
Bandai’s official Gunpla contest “Gunpla Builders World Cup“ returns for a fourth year.
Preliminary events will be held in Japan and twelve other countries and regions worldwide, and a world championship will be held in December.
Entries for Japan open on May 19th.
Keep an eye on GUNDAM.INFO for the latest GBWC news!
And try building your entry with Bandai’s official customization parts and the Builders Parts series!
A report from the public days on the 17th and 18th will be posted on May 19th. Don’t miss it!
-------------------May 19th additional information-------------------
■Premium Bandai Hobby Online Shop exclusives
Fans lined up to see the latest new announcements and prototype displays.
A 660mm-diameter (26”) effect unit recreates the episode scene.
HGUC 1/144 EXPANSION EFFECT UNIT for NEO ZEONG " PSYCHO-SHARD" (Japan release August 2014)
A Heavy Weapons System set for the MG designed by Hajime Katoki.。
MG 1:100 HWS EXPANSION SET for Hi-ν GUNDAM Ver.Ka (release date TBA)
Two mobile suits from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn episode 7 will be released as MG kits!
A FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM with red Psycoframe.
MG 1:100 FULL ARMOR UNICORN GUNDAM （RED COLOR Ver.） (Japan release August 2014)
The Armed Armor XC is cast from a new sculpt.
MG 1:100 UNICORN GUNDAM 02 BANSHEE NORN (Japan release June 2014)
The HGFC BURNING GUNDAM and HGFC MASTER GUNDAM arrive in impressive golden plating as a set.
HGFC 1:144 BURNING GUNDAM VS MASTER GUNDAM THE UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST HYPER MODE SET
(Japan release August 2014)
The MSV Gundam Sentinel’s S GUNDAM BOOSTER UNIT comes to Master Grade!
MG 1:100 S GUNDAM BOOSTER UNIT TYPE (Japan release August 2014)
MSV fans, your hopes are answered!
MG 1:100 GELGOOG CANNON （MSV COLOR） (Japan release July 2014)
MG 1:100 MS-07B M'QUVE'S GOUF (Japan release August 2014)
The LEGEND BB kit returns with three different colors of plating!
LEGEND BB ZAKUTO （YAMISYOUGUN SUPER HAGANE Ver.） (Japan release September 2014)
Celebrate Gundam’s 35th anniversary with a kit that assembles to a complete vignette!
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 35th GUNPLA PREMIUM SET（working name） (Japan release Summer 2014)
* Final products may differ.
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