New Gundam of "The Witch of Mercury" Gaiden & "SEED" Fobidun Gundam Exhibits! Another Gundam-based Gundam Model Kits New Product Summary [Special Feature at the 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show]!

The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show was held at Twinmesse Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture from May 10 (Wed) to 14 (Sun), 2023.

This event is one of the largest model and hobby events in Japan, held annually in Shizuoka Prefecture, where many model manufacturers gather. This year, a total of 95 companies and 2 organizations exhibited, far more than last year.
This year, the 10th and 11th were vendor invitation days, and the 12th was an invitation day for local elementary, junior high, and high school students to familiarize themselves with modeling culture. The 13th and 14th were open to the public.

In this issue, we will summarize the new "Gundam Model Kits," plastic models of the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series developed by BANDAI SPIRITS!
Let us introduce items related to "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury," which is currently airing to rave reviews, as well as new items related to "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED," for which a movie version is awaiting release.


FULL MECHANICS "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" 1/100 Fobidun Gundam / on sale in August 2023 / 6,380 yen (tax included)

MG [Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ECLIPSE] 1/100 ECLIPSE Gundam Unit 2 / Premium Bandai will start accepting orders soon / price undecided

HG [Mobile Suit Gundam Mercury Witch] 1/144 Gundam Schwarzette / on sale in July 2023 / 2,090 yen (tax included)

HG [Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury] 1/144 Demi-birthing / on sale in June 2023 / 2,090 yen (w/tax)

■HG [Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury] 1/144 Hindley Sturm / May 20, 2023 / 1,760 yen (w/tax)

HG [Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury] 1/144 Gundam Aerial Permet Score Six / now accepting Premium Bandai applications / 2,200 yen (w/tax)

HG [Mobile Suit Gundam Mercury Witch Vanadee's Heart] 1/144 Gundam Lubris Jiu / Premium Bandai is accepting applications / 1,980 yen (w/tax)

Event Information

The 61st Shizuoka Hobby Show

Date and Time: May 10 (Wed.) - May 14 (Sun.), 2023

　<Vendor Waiting Days> May 10 (Wed.) / May 11 (Thu.) 9:30-16:30
　＜May 12 (Fri.) 9:00 - 17:00
　＜May 13 (Sat) 9:00-17:00 / May 14 (Sun) 9:00-16:00
Venue: Twin Messe Shizuoka
　3-1-10, Magarikane, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture / TEL: 054-285-3111

Sponsor: Shizuoka Model and Teaching Material Cooperative
Sponsors: Japan Plastic Model Industry Cooperative, JRM Japan Radio Controlled Model Industry Association, Shizuoka Industry Promotion Association
Supported by: Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kansai Model Wholesalers Association, Nagoya Model Distribution Council