{"rewrite":{"id":"r_7439f76edc27e5cf3e4f7cf5","clusterId":"c_b8e05582ac456992c1b0b427","slug":"votoms-the-gray-witch-gets-6-mecha-vakit-platoon-kit-set","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Votoms: The Gray Witch Gets 6-Mecha VAKIT Platoon Kit Set","summary":"MegaHouse has opened reservations for the first entry in its VAKIT Platoon collectible plastic kit line, a six-mecha set based on the upcoming film Armored Trooper Votoms: The Gray Witch. The set, priced at 11,880 yen including tax, is scheduled to ship in February 2027, ahead of the film's theatrical release in November 2026. Each of the six kits stands about 80mm tall and features articulated joints, with pre-painted camera lens parts. The kits come in closed packaging, and purchasing one box includes all six types. A single-item purchase is also available at 1,980 yen including tax. The set is being sold through Premium Bandai, with reservations currently open. The kits are designed for easy assembly and diorama display, and can be painted freely for additional customization. The line is published by MegaHouse under the VAKIT brand, with the film credited to Sunrise.","whyItMatters":"The VAKIT Platoon line marks MegaHouse's entry into affordable, articulated mecha kits for a film that has not yet premiered, positioning the merchandise to launch alongside the movie's theatrical run.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe VAKIT Platoon series is a new collectible-focused branch of MegaHouse\u0026#39;s existing VAKIT assembly kit line, and The Gray Witch set is its first release. The six mecha included in the set are drawn from the new film, which is scheduled to hit theaters in November 2026. Each kit is partially pre-painted, with the camera lens parts colored, so builders can assemble them straight out of the box or add their own paint for a more detailed finish.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kits are sized at approximately 80mm total height, a scale MegaHouse says makes them easy to collect and suitable for diorama setups. The set is sold in closed packaging, with all six types included in a single box. Reservations are open now through Premium Bandai, with the set priced at 11,880 yen and individual kits at 1,980 yen. Shipping is planned for February 2027. The film is credited to Sunrise, and the kits are published by MegaHouse.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"MegaHouse's new VAKIT Platoon line starts with six articulated Votoms mecha from The Gray Witch, all in one box for 11,880 yen.","twitterPost":"The Gray Witch kits are 80mm tall, pre-painted at the camera lens, and ship February 2027, three months after the film opens.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"MegaHouse is launching VAKIT Platoon with a six-mecha set from Armored Trooper Votoms: The Gray Witch. The kits are articulated, about 80mm tall, and ship in February 2027, with the film due in theaters this November.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3106456/\",\"title\":\"Armored Trooper Votoms: The Gray Witch - 6 In-Story Mecha Included in Assembly Plastic Kit \\\"VAKIT Platoon\\\" Released by MegaHouse! 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