New Gunpla Arrivals – August 2025 Release Highlights

Bandai has officially confirmed its August 2025 Gunpla launch schedule, featuring a solid mix of retail releases and Premium Bandai exclusives across multiple lines. Here’s a breakdown of the key kits to watch:

🎯 HG (High Grade) – Retail Releases

HG 1/144 GFreD Gundam

Release Date: August 2025
Price: 2,530 Yen

Featuring the sister unit to gMS-Ω from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, this kit emphasizes swift armored aesthetics and easy assembly — perfect for fans of the new series

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HG 1/144 Galluss-J

Release Date: August 8, 2025 (Friday)
Price: 2,750 Yen

This classic Neo Zeon mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ returns in high‑grade form, complete with sharp sculpting and solid articulation

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🏅 MGSD (Master Grade SD) – Retail Release

MGSD Gundam Aerial

Release Date: August 23, 2025 (Saturday)
Price: 4,290 Yen

Chibi‑style yet detailed — The Witch from Mercury’s protagonist suit gets an MGSD release that balances adorable proportions with intricate panel lines and weapon accessories

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🔐 Premium Bandai Exclusive Releases

HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Spec II [Final Battle Image Color]

Release Date: August 2025 (Premium Bandai)
Price: 2,970 Yen

A special repaint variant marking the climactic film finale of Gundam SEED Freedom, this Spec II edition has unique weathering and battle‑tone finishes

MG 1/100 BLAZE ZAKU Phantom (Dearka Elthman Custom)

Release Date: August 2025 (Premium Bandai)
Price: 5,390 Yen

Featuring Dearka Elsman’s customized Zaku Phantom in Master Grade form, with detailed shading and upgraded armaments from Gundam SEED Freedom

RG 1/144 MS‑06S Zaku II [Hatsune Miku Ver.]

Release Date: August 2025 (Premium Bandai)
Price: 3,850 Yen

A Real Grade collaboration sculpted with a Hatsune Miku‑inspired color scheme — vibrant teal‑green highlights, music motif decals, and RG articulation

HG 1/144 Messer F02 Type with Minelayer Equipment

Release Date: August 2025 (Premium Bandai)
Price: 3,740 Yen

Based on the film Hathaway’s Flash, this variant comes equipped with a minelaying system, unique loadout accessories, and weathered plating effects