{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ccc28fa61428fcda5e00789f","clusterId":"c_ff4f32ca7010cf3795363c7b","slug":"kotobukiya-hmm-series-salamander-f2-fighting-falcon-plastic-model-announced","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Kotobukiya HMM Series Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon Plastic Model Announced","summary":"Kotobukiya announced a plastic model kit of the ZOIDS Republic Air Force Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon in its HMM series. The Kotobukiya Shop exclusive kit features gold-plated Falcon Wing parts, two gold-plated pilot figures, clear parts, and a removable Zoid core. It is scheduled for November 2026 release at 32,780 yen.","whyItMatters":"The Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon is a notable ZOIDS variant from the Dark War era, and Kotobukiya's HMM treatment with gold plating and multiple display options gives collectors a premium version of a less-common mechanical beast.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon is a Republic Air Force anti-Dark Army combat mechanical beast. The HMM kit includes gold-plated Falcon Wing parts and two gold-plated pilot figures. The canopy on the head and back cockpit opens to seat the pilots. Clear parts come in new blue and colorless options. The Zoid core in the torso is removable. Each weapon and the head radar move independently. The foot claws have a wide range of motion for bird-of-prey poses. An abdominal replacement part with a 5mm hole fits the Flying Base Neo (sold separately). An attachment for the separately sold Gojulas Cannon is included. By replacing back parts, the phantom enhanced form can be assembled. A decal sheet with emblems and caution marks is included. The 1/72 scale model stands about 310mm tall and 610mm wide. Design is by Thunderbird Studio. Price is 32,780 yen. Release is November 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kotobukiya's Salamander F2 kit includes gold-plated Falcon Wing parts and pilot figures, pushing the HMM series further into premium accessory territory.","twitterPost":"Kotobukiya's Salamander F2 kit adds gold-plated wings and pilot figures, raising the HMM series' premium ceiling.","threadsPost":"Kotobukiya's HMM Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon kit includes gold-plated Falcon Wing parts and two gold-plated pilot figures. That level of plating is rare for the series and pushes the price to 32,780 yen.","newsletterBlurb":"Kotobukiya announced an HMM series plastic model of the ZOIDS Salamander F2 Fighting Falcon. The Kotobukiya Shop exclusive kit features gold-plated wing parts and pilot figures, a removable Zoid core, and compatibility with the Flying Base Neo and Gojulas Cannon. It is scheduled for release in November 2026 at 32,780 yen.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3059378/\",\"title\":\"ZOIDS Republic Air Force Anti-Dark Army Combat Mechanical Beast Salamander F2 \\\"Fighting Falcon\\\" Gets Plastic Model Kit in Kotobukiya's HMM Series! 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