{"rewrite":{"id":"r_6b4eeeeb4af344c4fe04803b","clusterId":"c_263d3e1e4e5d4fc9e656d447","slug":"cowboy-bebop-s-swordfish-ii-gets-two-moderoid-plastic-model-kits","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Cowboy Bebop's Swordfish II Gets Two MODEROID Plastic Model Kits","summary":"Good Smile Company is releasing two plastic model kits of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop. The MODEROID DX-SCALE 1/48 scale is a high-end model with metal parts and multiple gimmicks, while the MODEROID 1/72 scale is an entry-level kit focused on ease of assembly. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books.","whyItMatters":"The two-kit release splits the Swordfish II into a premium 1/48 scale collectible and a simpler 1/72 scale entry model, giving Cowboy Bebop fans a clear price and complexity choice for the first time.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe MODEROID DX-SCALE 1/48 Swordfish II measures about 360mm long and includes metal parts in the main wings, a folding mechanism, rotating ailerons, deployable landing gear, an extendable plasma cannon, and a detachable cockpit with two canopy options. It comes with unpainted mini-figures of Spike Spiegel (standing and seated) and Ein. The 1/72 scale MODEROID kit, at 240mm long, omits the metal parts and complex gimmicks for a simpler build, including a seated Spike figure and a stand. Both kits are designed under the supervision of mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane and use molded colors to reduce painting. The 1/48 kit is priced at 9,799 yen, the 1/72 at 3,899 yen.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Good Smile Company's two Swordfish II kits target different builders: the 1/48 scale is a collector piece with metal parts, while the 1/72 scale is designed for newcomers.","twitterPost":"Good Smile Company's two Swordfish II kits split the market: one for collectors, one for newcomers.","threadsPost":"Good Smile Company is releasing two Swordfish II model kits from Cowboy Bebop. The 1/48 scale DX-SCALE uses metal parts and gimmicks for experienced builders. The 1/72 scale is an entry-level kit focused on ease of assembly. Two kits, two audiences.","newsletterBlurb":"Good Smile Company is releasing two MODEROID plastic model kits of the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop. The 1/48 DX-SCALE version is a high-end model with metal parts and multiple gimmicks, while the 1/72 scale kit is an entry-level build. Both are supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane. Reservations are open at Rakuten Books.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3061335/\",\"title\":\"'Cowboy Bebop' Swordfish II becomes 1/48 scale plastic model in MODEROID DX-SCALE series! Also a 1/72 scale entry model focused on ease of assembly! Reservations now open at Rakuten Books!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4259,"outputTokens":675,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782603866,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T23:36:06.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-27T23:40:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T23:40:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_263d3e1e4e5d4fc9e656d447","canonicalTitle":"『カウボーイビバップ』ソードフィッシュIIがMODEROID DX-SCALEシリーズにて1/48スケールプラモデル化！組みやすさに特化した1/72スケールのエントリーモデルも！楽天ブックスで予約受付中！","representativeArticleId":"a_521eea130ba000b1ad050304","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Cowboy Bebop\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-27T23:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-27T23:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T23:40:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3061335/","title":"『カウボーイビバップ』ソードフィッシュIIがMODEROID DX-SCALEシリーズにて1/48スケールプラモデル化！組みやすさに特化した1/72スケールのエントリーモデルも！楽天ブックスで予約受付中！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Cowboy Bebop"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Good Smile Company is releasing two MODEROID plastic model kits of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop.","The 1/48 kit comes with unpainted mini-figures of Spike Spiegel (standing and seated) and Ein.","The MODEROID 1/72 scale Swordfish II measures 240mm long, omits metal parts and complex gimmicks for a simpler build, and includes a seated Spike figure and a stand."]}