{"rewrite":{"id":"r_47846a02633a4f53adc25c04","clusterId":"c_b377529fd96b4efca407b29a","slug":"fw-gundam-converge-core-re-releases-full-armor-zz-gundam-with-heavy-painting","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Fw Gundam Converge Core Re-Releases Full Armor ZZ Gundam With Heavy Painting","summary":"Premium Bandai began accepting pre-orders on May 25 for the re-release of the FW Gundam Converge Full Armor ZZ Gundam, upgraded to the CORE line with over 10 new markings, metallic paint, and a newly sculpted Hyper Beam Saber. The figure ships in November 2026 for 3,960 yen.","whyItMatters":"The re-release upgrades a 2018 figure that was notable for its size and presence, adding more detail and paintwork to a design that can also combine with a separately sold Quin Mantha figure.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 FW Gundam Converge EX21 Full Armor ZZ Gundam, which drew attention for its bulk and shelf presence, is being reissued under the CORE banner. Premium Bandai opened pre-orders at 1:00 PM on May 25 for the renewed version, which adds more than 10 new markings and applies metallic paint across the kit. The Hyper Beam Saber has been given a new sculpt as well.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure is priced at 3,960 yen and is scheduled to ship in November 2026. It is a Premium Bandai limited item. The re-release can also be displayed alongside the separately sold FW Gundam Converge CORE Quin Mantha to recreate scenes from the anime.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The 2018 EX21 release already sold out on its volume. The Core upgrade adds markings and metallic paint, but the real draw is the new Hyper Beam Saber sculpt.","twitterPost":"The 2018 EX21 release was a sellout. The Core reissue adds markings, metallic paint, and a new Hyper Beam Saber sculpt.","threadsPost":"The original Full Armor ZZ Gundam Converge figure from 2018 sold out on shelf presence alone. The Core re-release adds metallic paint, over 10 new markings, and a newly sculpted Hyper Beam Saber. The price held at 3,960 yen despite the upgrade.","newsletterBlurb":"Premium Bandai is re-releasing the FW Gundam Converge Full Armor ZZ Gundam, upgraded to the CORE line with additional markings and metallic paint. The figure ships in November 2026 for 3,960 yen and can combine with the separately sold Quin Mantha.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/05/25/181816.html\",\"title\":\"High-Density Figure \\\"Gundam Converge\\\" Re-releases \\\"Full Armor ZZ Gundam\\\"! Upgraded to \\\"CORE\\\" with Eye-Catching Heavy Painting\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3622,"outputTokens":606,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826512,"createdAt":"2026-05-25T02:17:41.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-25T02:30:37.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-25T02:30:37.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_b377529fd96b4efca407b29a","canonicalTitle":"高密度フィギュア「ガンダム コンバージ」より「フルアーマーZZガンダム」が再販！重塗装が目を引く「CORE」にパワーアップ","representativeArticleId":"a_b5beaf3a8f879b46af05bd94","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-25T00:05:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-25T00:54:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-25T02:57:02.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3021371/","title":"迫力満点の「ハイパー・ビーム・サーベル」が新規造形で付属！食玩「FW GUNDAM CONVERGE」の「フルアーマーZZガンダム」が「CORE」ブランドで発売！5月26日13時予約受付開始"},{"source":"Inside","url":"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/05/25/181816.html","title":"高密度フィギュア「ガンダム コンバージ」より「フルアーマーZZガンダム」が再販！重塗装が目を引く「CORE」にパワーアップ"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Premium Bandai began accepting pre-orders on May 25 for the re-release of the FW Gundam Converge Full Armor ZZ Gundam.","The figure is upgraded to the CORE line with over 10 new markings, metallic paint, and a newly sculpted Hyper Beam Saber.","The figure ships in November 2026 for 3,960 yen.","The re-release is a Premium Bandai limited item.","The figure can be displayed alongside the separately sold FW Gundam Converge CORE Quin Mantha."]}