{"rewrite":{"id":"r_0338cac3c1743a07a2cdf56f","clusterId":"c_ba6d39207dbcd8d2d7fb30a3","slug":"good-smile-company-announces-two-moderoid-swordfish-ii-kits","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Good Smile Company Announces Two MODEROID Swordfish II Kits","summary":"Good Smile Company is releasing two assembly plastic model kits of Spike Spiegel's Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop under its MODEROID line. A 1/48 scale DX-SCALE version and a 1/72 scale entry-level version are both scheduled for December 2026, supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane.","whyItMatters":"The two-kit release gives modelers a choice between a high-end, gimmick-packed build and a simpler, cheaper entry point for the iconic ship.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swordfish II, Spike Spiegel's signature starfighter from the anime Cowboy Bebop, is getting two plastic model kits from Good Smile Company's MODEROID line. The 1/48 scale DX-SCALE version runs 9,800 yen and includes metal parts in the main wings, folding and rotation gimmicks, deployable landing gear, an extendable plasma cannon, openable air brakes, a detachable cockpit with two canopy options, and unpainted mini figures of Spike and Ein. The 1/72 scale version costs 3,900 yen and focuses on ease of assembly while still offering the plasma cannon rotation, landing gear deployment, detachable cockpit, and a seated Spike figure. Both kits are supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane and are set for December 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The two Swordfish II kits release simultaneously, one high-end and one entry-level, offering the same subject at opposite price points.","twitterPost":"Two MODEROID Swordfish II kits, same ship, opposite scales, same December 2026 release.","threadsPost":"Good Smile Company's MODEROID line is releasing two Swordfish II kits from Cowboy Bebop at the same time. The 1/48 DX-SCALE version targets experienced builders, while the 1/72 scale is for newcomers. Both are supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane and ship December 2026.","newsletterBlurb":"Good Smile Company is releasing two MODEROID assembly kits of the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop. A 1/48 scale DX-SCALE version includes metal parts and multiple gimmicks, while a 1/72 scale entry model offers a simpler build. Both are supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane and ship in December 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3037004/\",\"title\":\"Spike's beloved \\\"Swordfish II\\\" from \\\"Cowboy Bebop\\\" becomes a plastic model in \\\"MODEROID\\\"! Two items, a high-end 1/48 scale and an easy 1/72 scale, to be released in December 2026!!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4145,"outputTokens":628,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780976590,"createdAt":"2026-06-09T03:33:22.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-09T03:37:07.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-09T03:37:07.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_ba6d39207dbcd8d2d7fb30a3","canonicalTitle":"『カウボーイビバップ』からスパイクの愛機「ソードフィッシュII」が「MODEROID」でプラモデル化！ハイエンドな1/48スケールと手軽な1/72スケールの2アイテムが2026年12月発売!!","representativeArticleId":"a_b044393ca8f557a80b562c3d","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":"2026-06-09T03:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-09T03:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-09T03:37:07.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3037004/","title":"『カウボーイビバップ』からスパイクの愛機「ソードフィッシュII」が「MODEROID」でプラモデル化！ハイエンドな1/48スケールと手軽な1/72スケールの2アイテムが2026年12月発売!!"}],"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 the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop.","The 1/48 scale DX-SCALE version costs 9,800 yen and includes metal parts, folding wings, landing gear, and a plasma cannon.","The 1/72 scale entry-level version costs 3,900 yen and focuses on ease of assembly.","Both kits are supervised by mechanical designer Kimitoshi Yamane and are scheduled for December 2026."]}