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Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Classic Gundam's Design Fixed In New ‘GQuuuuuuX' Toy
The upcoming Metal Robot Damashii toy of the classic Gundam from 'GQuuuuuuX'. In the final episode of Gundam GQuuuuuuX, the original RX-78-2 Gundam appears, and its latest toy has a lot more to it than it first appears. To back up quite a bit, the original design of the classic Gundam by Kunio Okawara is surprisingly curvaceous, and that has always caused issues when it gets translated into model kit or toy form. Back in 1999, Bandai did a solid stab at getting the original Gundam 'right' with their Kado Senshi chogokin release. I have it, and for its time, it's very nicely done. More recently, though, the design has been forcibly modernized for model kits and especially toys. The latter being an issue with the Robot Damashii spin-off series Ver. ANIME. The point of these Ver. ANIME toys were to accurately replicate mecha designs from the various host anime, and all of them were wonderfully done. All except one. The classic Gundam still had a modernized sculpt and proportions, which naturally irritated the fans in Japan. Every toy variant of the classic Gundam in this Ver. ANIME toyline had the same issue, and most had given up on ever getting a proper version of the design. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder That was until it was featured in GQuuuuuuX, and in its original Okawara proportions. Following the other Metal Robot Damashii releases from GQuuuuuuX, which feature die-cast in their construction, the original Gundam has been added to that lineup. While we only get a beam saber and shield with this release, so no beam rifle or hyper bazooka, the fact that this toy finally fixes this issue of being faithful to Okawara's design is definitely welcomed. Pre-orders start today in Japan via Premium Bandai, and the price tag is also pretty decent. Coming in at 16,500 yen (or around $114 at the current exchange rate), you will also likely be able to use the hands and weapons from prior Robot Damashii releases to get the full load-out. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Gizmodo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
We're Entering a Golden Age of Marvel Fighting Game Figures
A few weeks ago, Hasbro revealed it was cooking up a massive tribute to the legacy of Capcom's Marvel fighting games, from Children of the Atom all the way through to the legendary Marvel vs. Capcom franchise, with a series of Marvel Legends figures replicating aesthetics and matchups from across some of the most iconic fighting games ever made. But would it be a fighting game without a shock new challenger entering the ring? Last night Bandai confirmed that it would be kicking off its own 'Gamerverse' line of figures in the S.H. Figuarts range, likewise inspired by the classic Capcom Marvel games, starting with a downright glorious Cyclops that's due out this November for ¥9,900 (or around $68). Heavily inspired by the aesthetic of Bengus' artwork for the likes of Marvel vs. Capcom and X-Men vs. Street Fighter (itself drawing inspiration from Cyclops' then-current Jim Lee suit from the '90s refresh of the X-Men comics), the figure is more than just Bandai's first crack at comics-inspired X-Men figures (the Figuarts line has had a few mutant entries via movie adaptations, most notably Deadpool and Wolverine via their appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine). It's a celebration of Cyclops specifically as he appeared in those classic fighting games. View this post on InstagramIt's very cool to see the SHF Cyclops hitting all the poses you'd want him to hit from those early games, from his legendarily sassy Optic Blast pose, to hitting a Gene Splice uppercut, to, of course, using a set of back sheets to replicate his massive Mega Optic Blast hyper combo. He can even do his little x-hand pose before he fires, to boot! But what's most interesting about this wave of merchandising nostalgia for the early Marvel/Capcom games—off of the back of the re-release of several of the classic games in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection last year—is that they're now all dropping right as Marvel's fighting game legacy prepares to move away from Capcom itself. The start of this month saw Sony make a surprise reveal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a new tag-team fighter in the vein of those classic Capcom titles, but made by Guilty Gear's Arc Systems Works. It was the first major Marvel fighting game not developed by Capcom in years, and came in the wake of the disappointing release of Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite back in 2017. The MvC series had spent nearly a decade wash with disappointment for the latest title, while also patting itself on the back for the legacy that had come before it. Now, on the video game front, that legacy is preparing to go elsewhere. But on your toy shelf, at least, it's staying firmly put in Capcom's court. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Time Out
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Lee Kum Kee launches miniature gashapon collection of HK-style sauces
Lee Kum Kee is getting a playful makeover by teaming up with Japanese toy giant Bandai to launch a miniature gashapon collection. Following a successful Japan-exclusive release, the collection introduces six iconic Hong Kong-style sauces as adorable capsule toy charms. From June 22, 2025, Bandai's official GBO shops in Hong Kong and Macau, along with gashapon machines in major department stores and malls, will feature exclusive Lee Kum Kee sauce-themed gashapon machines. Priced at $30 per capsule, each toy is a mini-replica of Lee Kum Kee's most beloved Hong Kong sauces: oyster sauce in 'glass' bottle and squeeze bottle, steamed fish soy sauce, spicy shrimp chilli oil, char siu sauce, and XO sauce. The miniatures also come with a small metallic chain to double the toy as a cute keychain or bag charm. Want to get your hands on one? Head to the following official Bandai GBO shops in Hong Kong and Macau: T.O.P GBO: Shop 413, 4/F, T.O.P, 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kong (12nn-9pm) The Wai Namco GBO: Shop 401, 4/F, The Wai, Che Kung Miu Road, Tai Wai (11am-10pm) The Lohas Namco GBO: Shop 403-405, 4/F, The Lohas, 1 Lohas Park Road, Tseung Kwan O (11am-10pm) Festival Walk GBO pop-up: Shop 2, MTR level, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong (11am-9pm) Macau GBO: Shop A, Edf. Seng Lok, 84-E R. do Alm. Costa Cabral, Macau To sweeten the deal, Lee Kum Kee is also offering limited-edition Lee Kum Kee x Bandai gashapon toys (at random while supplies last) to those who join the Lee Kum Kee Quick Cook membership programme or make purchases at select retail stores. Stay tuned to Lee Kum Kee's official channels for the latest updates on these exclusive collectables. Recommended stories: The Pocari Sweat Run Fest 2025 opens for registration Hue Dining and Ink Cafe are closing down at the end of June
Nikkei Asia
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
From Godzilla to Gundam, Japanese trading cards aim to score big overseas
TOKYO -- Global appetite for Japanese trading cards continues to grow, with July releases featuring Godzilla and characters from the "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime series poised to stoke further demand. An event hosted by Bandai in Dallas, Texas, on March 8 and 9 to promote cards featuring heroes and other icons from the "One Piece" franchise drew over 10,000 attendees. The Bandai Namco Holdings subsidiary organized various game events and offered early sales of new cards.
The Verge
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
May 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM EDT
Build-a-Gunpla. This September, Bandai will open a Gundam museum in Japan, where you can not only watch staff members manufacture Gunpla kits inside its factory, but also create a plastic mini mech of your own, as spotted by IGN. You'll get to design the concept of your model, pick a color scheme, create plastic runners to house the individual parts, and even make the packaging. Time to buy a plane ticket to Japan!
