{"title":"Pre-Orders","description":"\u003cp\u003eKits we've already ordered from our distributor and are taking pre-orders on. Each product page shows Bandai's Japan release month and our estimated ship window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePay in full now, or reserve for $0 and pay when your order ships. You can cancel any time before it ships, no fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eHow pre-orders work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hg-1-144-ark-10-gundam-helix","title":"HG 1\/144 ARK-10 Gundam Helix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai's Japan release is January 2027. US stock usually lands 1–2 months after that. Bandai sets the dates, and they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARK-10 Gundam Helix is the lead mobile suit in \u003cem\u003eGundam Rogue Orbit\u003c\/em\u003e, Bandai's action game set about 100 years after the \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO\u003c\/em\u003e anime. This is the first kit from the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get a large sword that switches between two configurations, plus a rifle. Both mount on the backpack. The arm and lower-leg armor opens up, and Bandai says the parts swap with the other Rogue Orbit HG kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a standard High Grade build: snap-fit, no glue, a good weekend kit if you're starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884880068795,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4658\/7835\/files\/2845059_HG1_144ARK-10GUNDAMHELIX_1.jpg?v=1792898584"},{"product_id":"hg-1-144-tra-122e-b-calice","title":"HG 1\/144 TRA-122E\/B Calice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai's Japan release is February 2027. US stock usually lands 1–2 months after that. Bandai sets the dates, and they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calice is the knight-style mobile suit from \u003cem\u003eGundam Rogue Orbit\u003c\/em\u003e: silver-white armor, a mono-eye and a blade antenna, with a Zeon feel to the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big piece is the lance, with a row of thrusters on the back end. It also comes with a large backpack. The forearm and lower-leg armor opens up, and the parts swap with the other Rogue Orbit HG kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit High Grade, no glue needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884880101563,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4658\/7835\/files\/2857432_HG1_144TRA122E_BCALICE_1.jpg?v=1792898645"},{"product_id":"hg-1-144-bmp-4-6-bau-bahlam","title":"HG 1\/144 BMP-4\/6 Bau Bahlam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai's Japan release is February 2027. US stock usually lands 1–2 months after that. Bandai sets the dates, and they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bau Bahlam is Big Paul's suit in \u003cem\u003eGundam Rogue Orbit\u003c\/em\u003e. He leads the Red Grit sand pirates. Heavy sand-yellow armor, a mono-eye, and a chainsaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chainsaw has a detailed exposed engine and hangs off the backpack when stowed. There's also a wire so you can pose it pulling the starter cord. The arm and lower-leg armor opens, and the parts swap with the other Rogue Orbit HG kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap-fit High Grade, no glue needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884880134331,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4658\/7835\/files\/2857433_HG1_144BMP4_6BAUBAHLAM_1.jpg?v=1792898585"},{"product_id":"hg-1-144-gundam-zero-xarx-zero","title":"HG 1\/144 Gundam ZERO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai's Japan release is April 2027, the same month the anime premieres. US stock usually lands 1–2 months after that. Bandai sets the dates, and they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gundam ZERO is the lead suit from \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO\u003c\/em\u003e, the new anime from Bandai's RG Project, and this is its first kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things are new here. It's the first Gunpla molded in six colors on a single runner, so the color separation comes out of the box. It also has a linked spine joint that bends the chest and waist together, so poses look less stiff than a typical HG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a beam rifle, two beam sabers, a shield on each forearm, a large booster backpack and swap hands. 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We'll update this page when Bandai shows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anime premieres in April 2027. The first kit, the HG Gundam ZERO, releases in Japan the same month.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884880625851,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4658\/7835\/files\/1tjzXB8qO98hFtxx.jpg?v=1792890218"},{"product_id":"hgce-1-144-murasame-kai-early-production-type","title":"HGCE 1\/144 Murasame Kai (Early Production Type)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai's Japan release is December 2026. US stock usually lands 1–2 months after that. Bandai sets the dates, and they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO\u003c\/em\u003e. It's built on the earlier HG Murasame Kai, so most of the sculpt and engineering is the same. 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Bandai still lists the name as tentative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Strike Freedom as it appears in \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO\u003c\/em\u003e. Bandai hasn't shown the finished kit yet. So far they've only detailed the equipment: two beam rifles, and beam sabers molded with a color gradient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso in the box: swap hands and stickers. We'll add photos when Bandai releases them. 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Until Bandai confirms what's in this one, assume the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly, most people should wait for the reveal on this one. If you're set on the SEED FREEDOM ZERO line and want a copy held, pre-order it. We'll update the page when Bandai confirms the contents and date.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67884880822459,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4658\/7835\/files\/jgJ8uqtp3HKnAGnx_b13e7288-9ebe-491e-8455-f28aa76b1440.jpg?v=1792898586"},{"product_id":"hgce-1-144-infinite-justice-gundam-booster-unit","title":"HGCE 1\/144 Infinite Justice Gundam \u0026 Booster Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bandai's Japan release is February 2027. US stock usually lands 1–2 months after that. Bandai sets the dates, and they can move. 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