Gallery: HG 1/144 Zaku II Type C/Type C-5 Limited Clear Ver. 「Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN Ⅵ Rise of the Red Comet」

Gallery of the "HG 1/144 Zaku II Type C/Type C-5 Limited Clear Ver." 「HG 1/144 ザクII C型/C-5型 劇場限定 リミテッドクリアVer. 」 built by Vega0083. This kit is sold as a limited item at theatrical screenings of "Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN Ⅵ Rise of the Red Comet" 「機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN 誕生 赤い彗星」 and is only available at selected theaters in Japan.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN Ⅵ Rise of the Red Comet
Release date: May 4th 2018
Price: ¥2,300

Release: HG 1/144 Zaku II Type C/Type C-5 Theatrical Limited Clear Ver. 「Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN Ⅵ Rise of the Red Comet」

New release: "HG 1/144 Zaku II Type C/Type C-5 Theatrical Limited Clear Ver." 「HG 1/144 ザクII C型/C-5型 劇場限定 リミテッドクリアVer. 」. This clear kit will be available as a limited item at theatrical screenings of "Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN Ⅵ Rise of the Red Comet" 「機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN 誕生 赤い彗星」 on May 4th (only available at selected theaters in Japan).

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN Ⅵ Rise of the Red Comet
Release date: May 4th 2018
Price: ¥2,300

Campaign: HG 1/144 MS-06S Char's Zaku Ⅱ CoCoICHI Extra Finish Ver. (Spoon Equipped Type) 「Gundam × CoCoICHI Campaign 2018」

New exclusive release: "HG 1/144 MS-06S Char's Zaku Ⅱ CoCoICHI Extra Finish Ver. (Spoon Equipped Type)" 「HG 1/144 MS-06S シャア専用ザクⅡ CoCoICHI エクストラフィニッシュVer. ［スプーン装備型］」. This kit is part of a collaboration between Mobile Suit Gundam and Curry House CoCo Ichibanya 「カレーハウスＣｏＣｏ壱番屋と」. Just like in last year's contest, it will be given away in a special draw to 1000 winners who spend ¥900 or more on all eligible purchases from Coco Ichibanya during the contest period (only open to residents of Japan).

Type: Campaign Limited Item
Period: April 17th – May 31st, 2018
Release date: NA
Number of kits: 1000
Price: Not for Sale

Gallery: PG 1/60 MS-06F Zaku II 30th Anniversary Model Extra Finish Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 MS-06F Zaku II 30th Anniversary Model Extra Finish Version" 「PG 1/60 MS-06F ザクII 30周年限定モデル エクストラフィニッシュバージョン」built by Perfect Collector. This kit was released in March 2010 as a part of the 30th anniversary of the Gundam franchise and was available for a limited period of time at different retailers. When completed, this kit stands 30cm tall and weighs about 500g.

Release date: March 2010

Price: ¥22,000

Store Exclusive: PG 1/60 MS-06S Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.) 「STRICT-G × mastermind JAPAN」

PG 1/60 MS-06S Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.)

「ＰＧ 1/60 MS-06S ザクⅡ （mastermind JAPAN ver.）」

This kit will be released in collaboration with Japanese apparel maker STRICT-G and mastermind JAPAN and will be available in limited quantities at the STRICT-G Tokyo Odaiba store and STRICT-G Neopasa in Shizuoka on March 30th, 2018.

Type: Store Exclusive
Number of kits: —

Release date: March 30th, 2018

Product size: H: 330 mm × W: 220 mm × D: 100 mm

Material: PS, ABS, PE, PVC, PP

Location: Japan
Price: ￥23,760

The Gundam Base Tokyo Exclusive: HG 1/144 The Gundam Base Limited Char Aznable's Zaku II (Metallic) 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

HG 1/144 The Gundam Base Limited Char Aznable's Zaku II (Metallic)

「HG 1/144 ガンダムベース限定 シャア専用ザクⅡ[メタリック」

This kit is will be available at the "Gundam Base Tokyo" store 「ガンダムベース東京」 at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo.

Type: Store Exclusive

Store: The Gundam Base Tokyo 

Release date: March 3rd, 2018
Prices: ¥2,052

Gallery: MG 1/100 Psycho Zaku (Gundam Thunderbolt Version) Last Session Ver. 「Gundam Thunderbolt」

Review of the "MG 1/100 Psycho Zaku (Gundam Thunderbolt Version) Last Session Ver." 「ＭＧ 1/100 高機動型ザク “サイコ・ザク” （GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT版） ラストセッションVer．」 built by Schizophonic9. This kit was released on September 21st, 2017, and was exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: September 21st, 2017
Price: ¥9,180

Event: Gundam Docks at Taiwan @ Taipei 「Taiwan」

Here's a list of limited edition Gunpla kits to be sold at "Gundam Docks at Taiwan", which will take place from October 8th – November 1st, 2017, at the Uni-President Department Store in Taipei, Taiwan. More details on the pricing will be available as we near the event.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Gundam Docks at Taiwan
Location: Uni-President Department Store Taipei 2/F Dream Plaza, 3/F to 5/F inside the mall
Date: October 8th, 2017
Prices: ¥TBA

Gallery: HG 1/144 Char's Zaku II Limited Clear Ver. 「Mobile Suit Gundam The ORIGIN V "Clash at Loum"」

Gallery of the "HG 1/144 Char's Zaku II Limited Clear Ver." 「HG 1/144 シャア専用ザクII 劇場限定 リミテッドクリアVer.」 built by Vega0083. This kit is now temporary sold at theatrical screenings of "Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin V Clash at Loum" 「機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN V 激突 ルウム会戦」 in 35 theaters in Japan.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: theatrical screenings of "Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin V Clash at Loum"
Release date: September 16th, 2017
Price: ¥2,000

Gallery: PG 1/60 Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.) 「STRICT-G × mastermind JAPAN」

Gallery of the "PG 1/60 Zaku II (mastermind JAPAN Ver.)" 「PG 1/60 ザクⅡ （mastermind JAPAN ver.）」 built by Perfect Collector. This kit was released in collaboration with Japanese apparel maker STRICT-G and mastermind JAPAN and was sold in limited quantities at the Gundam Front Tokyo STRICT-G store on December 16th, 2012, and STRICT-G NEOPASA in Shizuoka on December 23rd, 2012.

Type: Store Exclusive
Number of kits: —

Release date: December 16th, 2012
Location: Japan
Price: ￥31,500

Event: Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin Ⅴ "Clash at Loum" Exclusive Gunpla Kits 「Mobile Suit Gundam The ORIGIN V "Clash at Loum"」

HG 1/144 Bugu Ramba Ral Theatrical Limited Clear Ver.

「HG 1/144 ブグ（ランバ・ラル機） 劇場限定 リミテッドクリアVer.」

HG 1/144 Char's Zaku II Theatrical Limited Clear Ver.

「HG 1/144 シャア専用ザクII 劇場限定 リミテッドクリアVer.」

A special lineup of Gundam The Origin Gunpla kits will be sold exclusively at theatrical screenings of "Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin V Clash at Loum" 「機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN V 激突 ルウム会戦」, which will premiere in 35 theaters next month in Japan. Starting off in the first week is the "HG 1/144 Bugu Ramba Ral Theatrical Limited Clear Ver.". It will be replaced on September 16th by the "HG 1/144 Char's Zaku II Theatrical Limited Clear Ver.". Both kits are priced at ¥2,000 each and are sold while stock is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Mobile Suit Gundam The ORIGIN V 'Clash at Loum' theatrical screenings
Release dates: September 2nd & 16th, 2017
Prices: ¥2,000

Gallery: PG 1/60 Char's Custom Zaku II Red Metal Version 「Mobile Suit Gundam」

Here's an in-depth gallery of the rare "PG 1/60 Char's Custom Zaku II Red Metal Version" 「PG 1/60 MS-06S シャア専用ザクⅡ レッドメタルバージョン」built by Perfect Collector. This kit was given away during the "MG Special Mechanic Seal W Chance Campaign" 「ＭＧスペシャルメカニックシールＷチャンスキャンペーン」back in 2003 as one of the special prizes and was awarded to 300 winners who participated in the contest during the campaign period. This kit is highly sought after by serious collectors and is considered one of the “Holy Grails” of Gunpla collecting. Special thanks and respect to Perfect Collector for building this instead of keeping it in the box.

Type: Campaign Limited Item
Release date: October 2003
Number of kits: 300
Price: Not for Sale

Estimated market value: ￥111,065 (based on 1 item(s), date: 6/10/2016)
Last sold item: ￥111,065 (date: 6/10/2016)

※NOTE: The "estimated market value" is based on the average price of sold listings on Japanese auction sites and should be used as a reference only, as they are subject to change at any given time.

P-Bandai Release: MG 1/100 Psycho Zaku (Gundam Thunderbolt Version) Last Session Ver. 「Gundam Thunderbolt」

MG 1/100 Psycho Zaku (Gundam Thunderbolt Version) Last Session Ver.

「ＭＧ 1/100 高機動型ザク “サイコ・ザク” （GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT版） ラストセッションVer．」

This kit will be exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai and will be released in September 2017 with a suggested retail price of 9,180 yen.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: September 2017
Price: ¥9,180

P-Bandai Release: MG 1/100 Zaku II Shin Matsunaga's Custom 「Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R」

MG 1/100 Zaku II Shin Matsunaga's Custom

「ＭＧ 1/100 シン・マツナガ専用ザクIＩ（カスタムタイプ）」

This kit will be exclusively sold online through Premium Bandai and will be released in June 2017 with a suggested retail price of 4,752 yen.

Type: Online Exclusive
Release date: June 2017
Price: ¥4,860

Video: Only 50 Gundam Plamodels in the world! Limited Editions?

Here are two videos featuring a collection of rare Gunpla kits and other limited edition Gundam collectibles owned by Park, a collector from South Korea, where he shows us a few highlights from his impressive collection.

Event: Gunpla × Iron-Blooded Orphans 「Ikebukuro, Tokyo」

List of limited items to be sold at the "Gunpla × Iron-Blooded Orphans" exhibition 「ガンプラ×鉄血のオルフェンズ展」 to be held from October 26th — November 7th at the "Ikebukuro PARCO" department store 「池袋パルコ」 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Gunpla × Iron-Blooded Orphans
Date: October 26th — November 7th, 2016
Prices: ¥540 — ¥4,320

Event: Gundam World 2016 in Fukui 「Fukui, Honshu」

List of limited items to be sold at "Gundam World 2016 in Fukui" 「ガンダムワールド2016 in 福井」. This event will be held from September 17th — 25th in the "Fukui Prefectural Industrial Hall 2nd Building" 「福井県産業会館2号館」 in Fukui, Honshu.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Gundam World 2016 in Fukui
Date: September 17th — 19th & 22nd — 25th, 2016
Prices: ¥1,080 — ¥2,700

Gallery: HG 1/144 Zaku II High Mobility Type "Psycho Zaku" (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) Theater Limited Clear Ver. 「Gundam Thunderbolt」

Review of the "HG 1/144 Zaku II High Mobility Type "Psycho Zaku" (Gundam Thunderbolt Ver.) Theater Limited Clear Ver." 「HG 1/144 高機動型ザク“サイコ・ザク”（GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT Ver.） 劇場限定リミテッドクリアVer.」 built by G03lgx. This kit is now sold exclusively at theatrical screenings of "Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky" 「機動戦士ガンダム サンダーボルト DECEMBER SKY」 in Japan and is only available in the first week of the ONA's release. 

Type: Event Exclusive
Release date: June 25th, 2016
Price: ¥3,000

Event: Gundam Product Art Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin Exhibition 「Ginza, Tokyo」

List of limited items to be sold at "Gundam Product Art Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin Exhibition" 「GUNDAM PRODUCT ART 機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN展」. This event will be held from August 3rd — 23rd at Matsuya Ginza's 8th floor Event Square in Ginza, Tokyo.

Type: Event Exclusive
Event: Gundam Product Art Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin Exhibition
Date: August 3rd — 23rd, 2016
Prices: ¥1,944 — ¥4,900

For Sale: PG 1/60 Char's Custom Zaku II Red Metal Version 「MG Special Mechanic Seal W Chance Campaign」

To all the Zeon fans here with deep pockets: a "PG 1/60 Char's Custom Zaku II Red Metal Version" 「PG 1/60 MS-06S シャア専用ザクⅡ レッドメタルバージョン」 has been listed up for sale on Yahoo Auctions! This kit was a special prize from the "MG Special Mechanic Seal W Chance Campaign" 「ＭＧスペシャルメカニックシールＷチャンスキャンペーン」 and was given away to 300 lucky winners who participated in the campaign back in December 2002.

These kits are very sought-after and rarely show up in the secondary market. When they do, they tend to garnish quite an asking price. They are considered as investments for some collectors and often fetch prices over ￥200,000. This one, though, has a starting price of just ￥111,065, which is considerably lower than what they have been sold for in the past. Here's a link to the auction. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Gundam history!

Update: this item has been sold (6/10/2016).

Type: Campaign Limited Item
Release date: October 2003
Number of kits: 300
Price: Not for Sale

Estimated market value: ￥111,065 (based on 1 item(s), date: 6/10/2016)
Last sold item: ￥111,065 (date: 6/10/2016)

※NOTE: The "estimated market value" is based on the average price of sold listings on Japanese auction sites and should be used as a reference only, as they are subject to change at any given time.