‘Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM’ Expands with New Gunpla Releases

Fans of the iconic anime franchise Mobile Suit Gundam have a new wave of Gunpla (Gundam plastic models) to look forward to, coinciding with the success of the recently released Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM. The film, which premiered on January 26, 2024, has become the highest-grossing Gundam theatrical release to date.

New Model Kits Available

Several new model kits are now available, catering to a range of builders, and budgets. These include:

• HG 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam: Priced at 2,970 yen (tax included), this kit recreates Kira Yamato’s Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 in its combined form with the Proud Defender carried by Lacus Clyne.
• HG 1/144 Z’GOK (SEED FREEDOM Ver.): Released on February 22, 2025, and priced at 3,200 yen.
• HG 1/144 DESTINY GUNDAM SpecⅡ&ZEUS SILHOUETTE: Released on November 23, 2024, and priced at 7,200 yen.
• HG 1/144 BLACK KNIGHT SQUAD Cal-re.A: Released on October 26, 2024, and priced at 3,700 yen.
• HG 1/144 MURASAME KAI: Released on October 19, 2024, and priced at 2,500 yen.
• HG 1/144 RISING FREEDOM GUNDAM[RECIRCULATION COLOR/NEON YELLOW]: Released on September 21, 2024, and priced at 2,700 yen.
• SD GUNDAM CROSS SILHOUETTE MIGHTY STRIKE FREEDOM GUNDAM: Released on September 21, 2024, and priced at 1,800 yen.
• HG 1/144 LIGHTNING BUSTER GUNDAM: Released on September 21, 2024, and priced at 2,600 yen.
• OPTION PARTS SET GUNPLA 15 (CAVALIER AIFRID): Released on February 22, 2025, and priced at 2,700 yen.
• GUNDAM DECAL142 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM MULTIUSE ②: Released on September 27, 2025, and priced at 500 yen.
• GUNDAM DECAL141 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM MULTIUSE ①: Released on September 27, 2025, and priced at 500 yen.

About the ‘Mobile Suit Gundam SEED’ Series

The Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series is set in the Cosmic Era (CE), a time where humanity is divided into two groups: Coordinators, genetically engineered humans, and Naturals, those born naturally. The original series debuted in 2002, followed by Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.

Features of the HG 1/144 Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam

The Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam model kit features the “SEED Action System,” designed to replicate the dynamic action poses seen throughout the Gundam SEED series. Key features include:

• Independently swinging hip joint shafts for a wider range of poses, including stretching and toe alignment.
• Recreation of the Futsunomitama, an anti-ship sword.
• Interchangeable antenna parts to depict the head firing the focused heavy nucleon beam cannon disruptor.

Where to Purchase

These Gunpla kits are available through Premium Bandai USA and other retailers carrying plastic models. Quantities may be limited, particularly through Premium Bandai.

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