Take Flight with Gundam Merchandise

Each month, Previews offers collectors a variety of products based on popular Japanese properties, and one of the most famous is the Gundam franchise. Bursting onto the scene in the late ‘70s, Gundam immediately became a worldwide hit, inspiring numerous sequels and a wealth of bestselling “real robot” merchandise. This month, satisfy your craving for import toys with these Bandai Gundam products, all of which are imported from Japan, and are scheduled to hit stores November 30:

● Gundam: AMX-004 Qubelley 1/100 Master Grade Model Kit (AUG06 4332, $46.70): This figure from Gundam Seed Destiny depicts a relentless fighting machine armed to the max with top-of-the-line weaponry. Featuring high-quality molding and numerous points of articulation, this snap-together kit comes in accurate Gundam colors – eliminating the need for both glue and paint – with authentic stickers for extra detail.

● Gundam Fix Figuration Deluxe Action Figures (AUG06 4333-4, $42 ea.): Based on mecha from Mobile Suit G-Gundam, this pair of intricately detailed action figures exhibits the same attention to detail as prior releases in the line. Both the Cross Bone X3 and Jim Sniper RGM79SC action figures offer character-specific accessories, including beam sabers, three sets of interchangeable hands for each and custom display bases, all shipping in window box packaging.

● Gundam Seed 1/100 Master Grade Model Kits (AUG06 4335-8, $29-$46.70 ea.): These high-grade plastic model kits depict the GP01, MK-II Titans Version 2.0, MK2 Version 2.0 and RX-79G mecha from Gundam Seed Destiny in 1/100 scale. Sporting exquisite molding and multiple points of articulation, these kits come in accurate Gundam colors with authentic stickers for enhanced detail and feature snap-together assembly.

● Gundam Zeonography: Galbaldy Deluxe Action Figures (AUG06 4339-40, $36.40 ea.): Fans of the Zeon mobile suit technology will enjoy this pair of Zeonography deluxe action figures. Both the 1/144 scale Galbaldy MS17 Model-A and Model-B mobile suit figures stand 6” tall with intricate detailing, accurate markings, numerous weapons and gear, plus bonus parts that enable the modeler to transform them into the MSM-08 Zogok and EMS-05 Agg mecha, respectively.

● Gundam 1/100 Master Grade Model Kits (AUG06 4341-6, $32.70-$58): Culled from a variety of Gundam series, this line of 1/100 plastic model kits boast exquisite molding and multiple points of articulation and come in accurate colors with authentic stickers and snap-together assembly. Kits in this release include Z-Gundam, Nemo, RX-78-4, RX-78-5, Super Gundam and Z-Gundam Version 2.0.