{"rewrite":{"id":"r_e23461999e796ddbf645c238","clusterId":"c_b1b2e4547fd445e31eb8b1ce","slug":"gundam-x-hololive-collaboration-figures-and-kaitai-shouki-gundam-mk-ii-open-reservations","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Gundam x Hololive Collaboration Figures and Kaitai Shouki Gundam Mk-II Open Reservations","summary":"Bandai Spirits opened reservations on August 27, 2026 for several new items in its Tamashii Nations figure lines, including two METAL ROBOT Soul figures from the Gundam x hololive production collaboration. The METAL ROBOT Soul \u003cSIDE MS\u003e Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] is priced at 24,200 yen, and the Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] at 28,600 yen, both shipping in January 2027. Reservations for the Nu Gundam began at 16:00 and for the Sazabi at 17:00 on August 27. The figures feature special coloring based on the VTubers' image colors, dedicated bases, and collaboration markings. The company also opened reservations for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification), a 310mm figure priced at 137,500 yen, also shipping in January 2027. The Kaitai Shouki figure includes LED gimmicks and three armor deployment forms. These items were displayed at the Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026, alongside other collaboration figures including RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] and RG Crossbone Gundam X1 [Houshou Marine Ver.].","whyItMatters":"The simultaneous release of the hololive collaboration figures and the Kaitai Shouki Mk-II shows Bandai Spirits using the Tokyo Toy Show as a single moment to push both its mainstream collab line and its premium collector brand, a strategy that the event display made explicit.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe collaboration project between Gundam and hololive production was first announced in March 2026, with six talents and their dedicated mobile suits participating.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] includes a crank-shaped mount joint for its large shield, allowing high freedom in posing, and its beam shot rifle has a pump-action-style barrel movement. The beam saber can be stored in and removed from the wrist frame.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] includes a horizontal swing type beam blade for the beam saber, and its new hyper bazooka has a built-in extension gimmick that can be mounted on the rear.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification) has its three armor deployment forms defined by the series: standard combat, high mobility combat, and full maintenance. The high mobility form changes the backpack thruster layout, and parts of the armor open for a heat dissipation effect.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLED gimmicks in the Mk-II light the main camera, camera eye, chest sensor, and cockpit interior. The dedicated base includes a catapult-inspired part for recreating launch scenes, and a mini figure is included to convey scale.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSome armor panel backs are painted in Titan navy blue, and the shield print shows a painted-over Titans emblem, referencing the unit\u0026#39;s history before AEUG operation. The arm shield base uses a shared unit shape, allowing the scene of attaching the shield directly to the chest from the series to be recreated.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInside\u0026#39;s report notes the figures use die-cast parts mainly in the joints, and gives the reservation start time for the Sazabi as 16:00 and for the Nu Gundam as 17:00 on August 27.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDengeki Hobby Web notes that the August 27 and 28 days of TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026 are business trade show days, with public open days on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt the TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026 booth, Gashapon and confectionery toys related to the Gundam x hololive collaboration were also on display.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The Nu Gundam and Sazabi figures tie VTuber color schemes to two of the most recognizable mobile suits. Bandai Spirits is betting the collaboration's draw is the paintwork, not new engineering.","twitterPost":"The Gundam x Hololive figures are recolors with dedicated bases. Bandai Spirits bets the VTuber color identity carries the price.","threadsPost":"Bandai Spirits opened reservations for two Gundam x hololive METAL ROBOT Soul figures on August 27. The Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] and Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] are recolors with collaboration markings and dedicated bases. The premium is for the VTuber color identity, not new sculpts.","newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Spirits opened reservations for new Tamashii Nations figures, including two METAL ROBOT Soul collab items with hololive VTubers Sakura Miko and Hoshimachi Suisei, and a premium Kaitai Shouki Gundam Mk-II. All are on display at Tokyo Toy Show 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3134933/\",\"title\":\"Gundam x Hololive Collaboration Project and New Items from \\\"METAL ROBOT魂\\\", \\\"ABSOLUTE ACT\\\", and \\\"METAL STRUCTURE 解体匠機\\\" Announced!\"},{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3136330/\",\"title\":\"\\\"Gundam\\\" x \\\"hololive production\\\" Special Collaboration! METAL ROBOT魂 \\u003cSIDE MS\\u003e ν Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] / Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] Appear! Reservations Start Thursday, August 27, 2026!\"},{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3136422/\",\"title\":\"\\\"METAL STRUCTURE 解体匠機 RX-178 ガンダムMk-II（エゥーゴ仕様）\\\" Appears! Reservations Start Thursday, August 27, 2026!\"},{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/event/3136499/\",\"title\":\"METAL ROBOT魂 \\u003cSIDE MS\\u003e ν Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] and Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.], and RG RX-78-2 Gundam Ver.2.0 [HOLOLIVE PRODUCTION Ver.] on display! [TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026 Breaking Report] Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS ③\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/08/27/186819.html\",\"title\":\"Two \\\"METAL ROBOT Soul\\\" Items from Hololive x Gundam Collaboration Unveiled: Sazabi in Hoshimachi Suisei Colors, Nu Gundam in Sakura Miko Colors\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":15030,"outputTokens":2321,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787853471,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T17:52:25.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-27T17:56:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T17:52:25.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_b1b2e4547fd445e31eb8b1ce","canonicalTitle":"ガンダム×ホロライブのコラボ企画と「METAL ROBOT魂」、「ABSOLUTE ACT」、「METAL STRUCTURE 解体匠機」から新アイテムの解禁が予告！","representativeArticleId":"a_59a2f5d9ec8bcfaeb0f945f2","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Gundam\",\"Hololive\",\"METAL ROBOT魂\",\"ABSOLUTE ACT\",\"METAL STRUCTURE 解体匠機\",\"ν Gundam\",\"Sazabi\",\"RX-178 Gundam Mk-II\",\"RX-78-2 Gundam\",\"Crossbone Gundam X1\"],\"studios\":[\"Bandai Spirits\"],\"people\":[\"Sakura Miko\",\"Hoshimachi Suisei\",\"Houshou Marine\"],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-26T05:10:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-27T02:01:35.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T17:56:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/event/3136499/","title":"METAL ROBOT魂＜SIDE MS＞ νガンダム【さくらみこVer.】とサザビー【星街すいせいVer.】やRG RX-78-2 ガンダム Ver.2.0【ホロライブプロダクションVer.】を展示！【TOKYOおもちゃショー2026速報レポート】バンダイ／BANDAI SPIRITS③"},{"source":"Inside","url":"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/08/27/186819.html","title":"ホロライブ×ガンダムコラボの「METAL ROBOT魂」2商品が解禁！星街すいせいカラーのサザビー、さくらみこカラーのνガンダム"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Gundam","Hololive","METAL ROBOT魂","ABSOLUTE ACT","METAL STRUCTURE 解体匠機","ν Gundam","Sazabi","RX-178 Gundam Mk-II","RX-78-2 Gundam","Crossbone Gundam X1"],"studios":["Bandai Spirits"],"people":["Sakura Miko","Hoshimachi Suisei","Houshou Marine"],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["METAL ROBOT Soul \u003cSIDE MS\u003e Nu Gundam [Sakura Miko Ver.] is priced at 24,200 yen, with reservations opening at 16:00 on August 27, 2026, and shipping scheduled for January 2027.","METAL ROBOT Soul \u003cSIDE MS\u003e Sazabi [Hoshimachi Suisei Ver.] is priced at 28,600 yen, with reservations opening at 17:00 on August 27, 2026, and shipping scheduled for January 2027.","METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shouki RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (AEUG Specification) is priced at 137,500 yen, with reservations opening on August 27, 2026, and shipping scheduled for January 2027.","The Kaitai Shouki Gundam Mk-II is approximately 310mm tall and includes LED gimmicks and three armor deployment forms.","The Gundam x hololive production collaboration figures were displayed at the Bandai / BANDAI SPIRITS booth at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026, which ran from August 27 to 30."]}