{"rewrite":{"id":"r_5ed623c9590d266df366605a","clusterId":"c_9c768de9d73f0ba393dfb43a","slug":"smp-brand-commercializes-armored-core-vi-boss-balteus-as-a-giant-3d-figure","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"SMP Brand Commercializes Armored Core Vi Boss Balteus As A Giant 3D Figure","summary":"Bandai Candy Division's SMP brand announced the commercialization of the AAP07: BALTEUS unmanned special aircraft from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The kit measures roughly 450mm long and includes a 156-missile launcher. Pre-orders open June 27, 2026, for 49,940 yen, with release scheduled for April 2027.","whyItMatters":"The SMP brand is turning one of Armored Core VI's most iconic boss encounters into a large-scale plastic model, marking a rare crossover between Bandai's candy-toy line and FromSoftware's mecha series.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBandai Candy Division\u0026#39;s SMP (Shokugan Modeling Project) brand announced the commercialization of the AAP07: BALTEUS from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon during its 10th anniversary online event on June 27, 2026. The unmanned special aircraft, which served as a major boss in the game, will be produced as a 3D figure kit approximately 450mm long, 320mm wide, and 220mm tall. The kit includes a 4-shot shotgun, 3-barrel gatling gun, missile launcher, grenade cannon, variable ultra-high temperature burner, and a 156-missile launcher that can be attached to ring parts. The missile hatches open and close, and the grenade cannon moves via an arm. A dedicated base allows display at various angles. Pre-orders begin at 19:00 JST on June 27, 2026, via Premium Bandai at 49,940 yen, with a scheduled release in April 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Balteus is 450mm long with a 156-missile launcher. SMP is betting that Armored Core VI's most punishing boss has shelf appeal beyond the game's core audience.","twitterPost":"SMP's Balteus kit is 450mm long and includes the 156-missile launcher. The boss fight that broke players now breaks shelf space.","threadsPost":"SMP is turning Armored Core VI's Balteus into a 450mm-long plastic kit with a 156-missile launcher. Pre-orders open June 27 for 49,940 yen. The company is betting that a boss known for punishing difficulty has enough visual gravitas to sell at that price point.","newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Candy Division's SMP brand announced the commercialization of the AAP07: BALTEUS from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon. The large-scale kit measures roughly 450mm and includes a 156-missile launcher. Pre-orders open June 27, 2026, for 49,940 yen, with release in April 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3058760/\",\"title\":\"SMP 10th Anniversary Online Event Announces Commercialization of 'ARMORED CORE VI' Unmanned Special Aircraft 'BALTEUS'! The Massive 156-Missile Launcher Also Gets a Surprise 3D Figure!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4355,"outputTokens":710,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782586587,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T18:52:13.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-27T18:55:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T18:55:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_9c768de9d73f0ba393dfb43a","canonicalTitle":"食玩プラキットSMP10周年オンライン配信イベントにて『ARMORED CORE Ⅵ』の無人特務機体「バルテウス」の商品化が発表！百五十六連装ミサイルも含めた超大型装備もまさかの立体化!!","representativeArticleId":"a_804f5f63b6978a2de763bb29","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-27T10:05:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-27T10:05:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T18:55:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3058760/","title":"食玩プラキットSMP10周年オンライン配信イベントにて『ARMORED CORE Ⅵ』の無人特務機体「バルテウス」の商品化が発表！百五十六連装ミサイルも含めた超大型装備もまさかの立体化!!"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Bandai Candy Division's SMP brand announced the commercialization of the AAP07: BALTEUS from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon on June 27, 2026.","The 3D figure kit measures approximately 450mm long, 320mm wide, and 220mm tall.","The kit includes a 156-missile launcher that can be attached to ring parts, with opening missile hatches.","Pre-orders open at 19:00 JST on June 27, 2026, via Premium Bandai for 49,940 yen.","The kit is scheduled for release in April 2027."]}