BANDAI SPIRITS has ended its 5 days of rage! The latest plastic models presented at "HOBBY NEXT PHASE WEEK"!

HOBBY NEXT PHASE WEEK, a web event in which new product information from BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby Division was announced daily for five days, was held from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, 2020.

This event was held on Monday, May 25, "Evangelion Day," Tuesday, May 26, "Kamen Rider Day," Wednesday, May 27, "Digimon Adventure 02 Day," Thursday, May 28, "Dynamic Character Day," and Friday, May 29, "Gunpla Day," with a new category for each day. The new products will be announced on Twitter and on the official website.
Many hobby fans are excited about the BANDAI SPIRITS lineup on the Internet. In this issue, we have compiled a list of the latest items announced over the past five days!



May 25th: Evangelion Day

RG Humanoid Android Evangelion Regular Practical Type (Virecustom) Unit 8 Alpha
Scheduled for release this winter
Price undecided

The machine that appeared at the beginning of "Rebuild of Evangelion: Q" is now available as a real grade! The long-range rifle that appeared in the movie is also included.



RG General-purpose humanoid decisive battle weapon, Android Evangelion Unit 3
Commercialization plans are underway!

Unlike the TV version, the Evangelion Unit 3 that Asuka was on board is also being planned as a Real Grade model!


May 26th - Kamen Rider Day

Figure-rise Standard Kamen Rider Hibiki
Scheduled for release in October 2020
Suggested retail price: 3,740 yen (including tax)

Masked Rider Hibiki will be made into a plastic model! The suit made of characteristic Majora material is also reproduced in "polarized molding color", which is an amazing feat. The suit made of Majora is also reproduced in "polarized light molding color", which is a great achievement.

Figure-rise Standard Kamen Rider Decade
Scheduled for release in December 2020
Suggested retail price: 3,520 yen (tax included)

Decade, who travels the world of Rider, is scheduled to appear in December! The Rider card is reproduced in PET material, and the fact that it is a compatibility kit with the "Masked Rider Zeo" version can only satisfy even the most particular fans!



May 27th - Digimon Adventure 02DAY!

Figure-rise Standard Amplified Imperial Dramon

Imperial Dramon, the jogress evolution of Exuvimon and Stingmon, the complete Piledramon, has evolved into its ultimate form, with three forms: Dragon, Fighter, and Paladin modes. Details are still to be determined, but according to "Digimon Series" designer Kenji Watanabe, there is a secret behind this kit that he cannot yet tell.


May 28, Dynamic Character Day

HG 1/144 Steel Jeeg (INFINITISM)
To be released this winter
Price undecided

The character of Dynamic Pro is redesigned by mecha designer Mr. Takayuki Yanase. The "Koukotetsu Jeeg" will be the fourth "INFINITISM" to commercialize it! Mach Drill is included. It can be mounted on the back!


May 29th Gundam Model Kits Day

MG 1/100 Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka
Scheduled for release in November 2020
Scheduled to be available for general pre-order on June 2, 2020.
Suggested retail price: 6,050 yen (including tax)

Under the supervision of Mr. Hajime Katoki, "Wing Gundam Zero EW Ver.Ka" is finally released! It is said that the Twin Buster Rifle can be stored in the wings, and it can transform into the Neo Bird form.

ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam
Scheduled for release in September 2020
Suggested retail price: 770 yen (tax included)

The Gundam is now available in the "ENTRY GRADE" series, an introductory series for beginners to plastic modeling! The Gundam is easy to assemble, yet it is perfectly color-coded with molded colors and can be given dynamic action, making it a marvel to behold!


For details of each product, please check the HOBBY NEXT PHASE WEEK special site.

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