{"rewrite":{"id":"r_6d0b13396813425da99939eb","clusterId":"c_994f1aaa00e4ddebf18e6ac1","slug":"mg-1-100-ex-s-gundam-s-gundam-task-force-alpha-ver-returns-for-second-preorder-round","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam Task Force Alpha Ver. Returns for Second Preorder Round","summary":"Bandai Spirits has opened a second round of preorders for the MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam (Task Force Alpha Ver.) reissue on Premium Bandai. Orders began at 11:00 a.m. JST on July 15, 2026, and the kit is scheduled to ship in December 2026. Priced at 16,500 yen (tax included), the Master Grade kit reproduces the color scheme of the Alpha Task Force version from the \"Gundam Sentinel\" side story. It includes new parts and new water-slide decals, and can be assembled as either the Ex-S Gundam or the S Gundam through part selection. The kit features a transformation mechanism that allows it to convert into G-Cruiser mode by replacing some parts. Armaments include a beam smart gun with interchangeable barrels for normal and rapid-fire configurations, two beam sabers, head incom, two reflector incoms, and beam cannons. The beam sabers can be stored in the knee boxes, and the thigh beam cannons have flexible axis movement. Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver, which is not included. The kit is a Premium Bandai and cannot be purchased at plastic model retail stores.","whyItMatters":"The reissue of the Task Force Alpha color variant, with its G-Cruiser transformation and new decals, gives builders a second opportunity to purchase a previously released limited color scheme from the Gundam Sentinel universe.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a beam smart gun with two barrel options: normal and rapid-fire equipment specifications. The beam sabers store in the knee beam saber boxes, and the thigh beam cannons move on axis joints. The head incom and knee reflector incoms can be displayed in their deployed states. The back beam cannons also pivot forward on axis and ball joints for firing poses. New water-slide decals are included to match the Alpha Task Force markings. The kit can be built as either the Ex-S Gundam or the S Gundam by selecting the appropriate parts. Transformation to G-Cruiser mode requires replacing some parts. The manufacturer is BANDAI SPIRITS, and the scale is 1/100. The product is a Premium Bandai and is not sold at plastic model retail stores. Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver, which must be prepared separately. The completed product in photos is painted and represents a prototype under development; final product may differ.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam Task Force Alpha Ver. returns for a second preorder round on Premium Bandai, featuring G-Cruiser transformation and new water-slide decals.","twitterPost":"Preorders for the MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam Task Force Alpha Ver. reopen on Premium Bandai at 16,500 yen, with December 2026 shipment.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Spirits has reopened preorders for the MG 1/100 Ex-S Gundam/S Gundam Task Force Alpha Ver. on Premium Bandai. The kit features G-Cruiser transformation, new water-slide decals, and a price of 16,500 yen. Orders placed by the deadline will ship in December 2026.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3081770/\",\"title\":\"Also transformable into G-Cruiser! 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