Figures in this line are typically snapped together from half a dozen parts or so and normally have some limited articulation such as heads, arms and wrists. They are commonly released in waves of six figures, early series also featured a hidden secret version.
This list is continuously updated and completed over time as new waves become available. Links below lead to separate blog entries where a particular item or wave is analyzed in more detail.
For a quick overview, take a peek into the slowly aggregating Converge Gallery (yeah, this has been dead for a while).
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Gundam Converge vol. 1November 2010. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
01 : RX-78-2 Gundam
02 : RX-77-2 Guncannon
03 : RX-75 Guntank
04 : GN-001 Gundam Exia
05 : SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II
06 : MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki
Secret: RX-78-2 Gundam (Bazooka version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 2January 2011. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
07 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)
08 : RGZ-95 ReZEL
09 : RGM-89D Jegan (D-Type)
10 : MSZ-006 Z-Gundam
11 : MS-06 Zaku II
12 : MS-07B Gouf
Secret: RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) (Bazooka version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 3June 2011. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
13 : RX-93 Nu Gundam (Fin Funnels, Beam Rifle)
14 : RX-93 Nu Gundam (New Hyper Bazooka, Shield)
15 : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans Unit 03)
16 : RMS-108 Marasai
17 : RGM-79 GM
18 : MSM-07S Z'Gok (Char's Custom)
Secret: RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans Unit 01) (Bazooka version)
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Gundam Converge Selection (7-Eleven Exclusive)September 2011.
Links: [Review], [
19 : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G)
20 : MSM-07 Z'Gok
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Gundam Converge SP 01August 2011. Suggested retail price: ¥1100
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-93 Nu Gundam (Fully equipped version)
MSN-04 Sazabi
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Dengeki Hobby Magazine promotional itemAugust, 2011. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) (Zaku Machine Gun ver.)
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Gundam Converge vol. 4September 2011. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
21 : RX-78-2 Gundam (The Final Decisive Battle version)
22 : MSN-06S Sinanju
23 : LM312V04 Victory Gundam
24 : LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam
25 : MS-14S Gelgoog (Char's Custom)
26 : YMS-15 Gyan
Secret: RX-78-3 Gundam G-3
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Gundam Converge vol. 5November 2011. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
27 : AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal
28 : RGE-B790CW Genoace Custom
29 : MSN-001A1 Delta Plus
30 : RGM-96X Jesta
31 : MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom)
32 : MS-09 Dom
Secret: MS-06FS Zaku II (Garma's Custom)
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Gumdam UC Ace Vol. 3 promotional itemDecember 2011. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) (Pearl Coating)
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Gundam Converge Limited (Overseas Only)2011.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II
GN-001 Gundam Exia
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Gundam Converge vol. 6February 2012. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
33 : AGE-2 Gundam AGE-2 Normal
34 : GAT-X105 Strike Gundam
35 : FX-550+AQM/E-X01 Skygrasper + Aile Striker
36 : FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
37 : MS-06R-2 Zaku II (Johnny Ridden's Custom)
38 : MSM-04 Acguy
Secret: FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam (E.F.S.F. version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 7
May 2012. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
39 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Destroy Mode)
40 : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G) (Hyper Bazooka version)
41 : FXA-05D G-Defenser
42 : RX-78 NT-1 Gundam NT-1 Alex
43 : MS-18E Kämpfer
44 : MSM-03 Gogg
Secret: MS-18E Kämpfer (Giant Bazooka version)
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Dengeki Hobby Magazine promotional itemJuly 2012. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Unicorn Mode)
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Gundam Converge SP 02August 2012. Suggested retail price: ¥1500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode)
MSN-04S Sinanju (Bazooka version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 8October 2012. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
45 : ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam
46 : RX-78GP01 Gundam GP01 "Zephyranthes"
47 : RGM-79N GM Custom
48 : MS-05B Zaku I
49 : MS-14 Gelgoog
50 : RB-79 Ball
Secret: MS-05B Zaku I (Black Tri-Stars version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 9December 2012. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
51 : GN-0000 00 Gundam
52 : GNR-010 0 Raiser
53 : RX-79(G)Ez-8 Gundam Ez8
54 : MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom
55 : RGM-79SC GM Sniper Custom
56 : MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Black Tri-Stars Custom)
Secret: MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom (Gatling Shield version)
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Gundam Converge Operation JaburoDecember 2012. Suggested retail price: ¥2800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Real Type Color ver.)
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-75 Guntank
RGM-79 GM
MS-06 Zaku II
MS-07B Gouf
MSM-07S Z'Gok (Char's Custom)
MS-09 Dom
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Gundam Converge Limited (Overseas Only)2012
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)
MSN-001A1 Delta Plus
RGM-96X Jesta
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Gundam Converge SP 03February 2013. Suggested retail price: ¥1400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (The Final Decisive Battle version)
MSN-02 Zeong
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Gundam Converge vol. 10April 2013. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
57 : XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (Endless Waltz Version)
58 : RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode)
59 : MSN-001 Delta Gundam
60 : MSM-07E Z'Gok Experiment
61 : MSM-03C Hy-Gogg
62 : MS-09R Rick Dom
Secret: MS-09R Rick Dom (Beam Bazooka version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 11June 25, 2013. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
63 : MSZ-006 Z Gundam with Hyper Mega Launcher
64 : RMS-099 Rick Dias (red version)
65 : XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1
66 : XM-X2 Crossbone Gundam X-2
67 : MSM-08 Zogok
68 : G-P.A.R.T.S G-Bull
Secret: RMS-099 Rick Dias (early production type)
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Gundam Ace Magazine promotional itemJune 2013. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
XM-X0 Crossbone Gundam X-0
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Gundam Converge SP 04August 27, 2013. Suggested retail price: ¥1400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki (with Mega Bazooka Launcher)
AMX-004 Qubeley
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Gundam Converge vol. 12October 1, 2013. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
69 : MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam
70 : RX-79(G) Gundam Ground Type
71 : F91 Gundam F91
72 : XM-07 Vigna Ghina
73 : MSM-07 Z'Gok (Zeon Remnants version)
74 : G-P.A.R.T.S G-Sky
Secret : F91 Gundam F91 (Harrison Martin Custom)
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Gundam Converge SP QubeleyNovember 5, 2013. Suggested retail price: ¥1800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk-II (Elpeo Ple use)
AMX-004-3 Qubeley Mk-II (Ple Two use)
AMX-004G Mass-Produced Qubeley
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Gundam Converge EX 01December 3, 2013. Suggested retail price: ¥1500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
NZ-666 Kshatriya / Kshatriya Besserung
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Gundam Converge vol. 13December 31, 2013. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
75 : MSA-0011 S-Gundam
76 : RMS-141 Xeku Eins
77 : RX-78GP03S Gundam GP-03S "Dendrobium Stamen"
78 : RGM-86R GM III
79 : MS-05L Zaku I Sniper Type
80 : NRX-044 Asshimar
Secret : RGM-86R GM III (Desert Colors)
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Gundam Converge Complete BookDecember 2013. Price unknown.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
D2 : RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam
D3 : MS-09RS Rick Dom (Char's Custom)
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Gundam Converge Operation Revive
February 25, 2014. Suggested retail price: ¥3000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam
RX-93 Nu Gundam
MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki
GN-001 Gundam Exia
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)
RGM-89D Jegan (D-Type)
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Gundam Converge Operation Revive Premium Edition (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2014. Premium Bandai price: ¥3500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam
RX-93 Nu Gundam (Fin Funnels, Beam Rifle)
MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki (Clay Bazooka version)
GN-001 Gundam Exia (Beam Sabre version)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) (Blaster version)
RGM-89D Jegan (D-Type) (Bazooka version)
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Gundam Converge LimitedMarch 2014. Price unknown.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (metallic color ver.)
MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) (metallic color ver.)
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Gundam Converge EX 02March 25, 2014. Suggested retail price: ¥1800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam (Awake Mode)
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Gundam Converge vol. 14April 8, 2014. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
81 : GNT-0000 00 Qan[T]
82 : RGZ-91 Re-GZ
83 : MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Gyunei Type)
84 : MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Quess Type)
85 : RMS-154 Barzam
86 : MSM-10 Zock
87 : DFA-03 Dopp + HT-01B Mazella Attack
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Gundam UC Episode 7: “Over The Rainbow” advance screening ticket itemApril 2014. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) (Theater Limited Clear Pearl Version)
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Gundam Converge EX 03June 4, 2014. Suggested retail price: ¥2400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSA-0011 (Bst) PLAN303E Deep Striker
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Gundam Converge vol. 15June 17, 2014. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
88 : XXXG-01W Wing Gundam
89 : OZ-00MS Tallgeese
90 : MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1
91 : RGC-80 GM Cannon
92 : MS-12 Gigan
93 : RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1
Secret : RGC-80 GM Cannon (Zeta Gundam colour version)
Secret : RX-79BD-1 Blue Destiny Unit 1 (Beam Saber version)
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Gundam Converge SP Real Type (The Art of Gundam 35th Anniversary Exhibition Exclusive)July 2014.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Realtype Color version)
MS-06 Zaku II (Realtype Color version)
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Gundam Converge vol. 16September 30, 2014. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
94 : GX-9900 Gundam X
95 : ARX-014 Silver Bullet (Gael Chan use)
96 : AMX-107 Bawoo (Glemy Toto use)
97 : MA-04X Zakrello
98 : RX-78-2 Gundam (Detail Up ver.)
31R : MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) - Revival Selection
Secret : AMX-107 Bawoo (Mass Production Type)
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Gundam Converge Selection V (7-Eleven Exclusive)October 2014.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-75 Guntank
G-P.A.R.T.S G-Bull
G-P.A.R.T.S G-Sky
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Gundam Converge SP 05December 2, 2014. Suggested retail price: ¥1700
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam GP01 "Zephyranthes" Full Burnern
RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A "Physalis"
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Gundam Converge vol. 17December 16, 2014. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
99 : System ∀-99 Turn A Gundam
100 : Concept X 6-1-2 Turn X
101 : GX-9901-DX Gundam Double X
102 : GS-9900 G-Falcon
103 : AMX-109 Capule
48R : MS-05B Zaku I - Revival Selection
Secret : AMX-109 Kapool
Secret : MS-05 Borjarnon (Gavane Goonny Custom)
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Gundam Converge SP 01 Metallic VersionFebruary 2015.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-93 Nu Gundam (Fully equipped version)
MSN-04 Sazabi
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Gundam Converge vol. 18March 24, 2015. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
104 : RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam
105 : MSK-008 Dijeh
106 : SE-DJ-1R Dijeh SE-R
107 : GX-9900-DV Gundam X Divider
17R : RGM-79 GM - Revival Selection
50R : RB-79 Ball - Revival Selection
Secret : RGM-79 GM (Beam Saber version)
Secret : RB-79K Ball Kai
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Gundam Converge EX 04April 14, 2015. Suggested retail price: ¥2400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSZ-006C1 [Bst] Zeta Plus C1 "Hummingbird" (Blue version)
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Gundam Converge EX 04 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)April 14, 2015. Premium Bandai price: ¥2400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSZ-006C1 [Bst] Zeta Plus C1 "Hummingbird" (Red version)
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Gundam Converge EX 05 "Converge No. 100"May 19, 2015. Suggested retail price: ¥1400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Musha Gundam
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Gundam Converge EX 06 "Converge No. 100"May 19, 2015. Suggested retail price: ¥1400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Full Armor Knight Gundam
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Gundam Converge vol. 19June 23, 2015. Suggested individual figure retail price: ￥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
108 : YG-111 Gundam G-Self
109 : RTX-65 Guntank Early Type
110 : LM314V24 Victory 2 Assault Gundam
111 : RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom]
112 : RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] (Official colour)
113 : FF-X29A G-Parts (Hrududu)
Secret : YG-111 Gundam G-Self (Beam Saber version)
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Gundam Converge SP, The Art of Gundam Anniversary exhibition itemJuly 2015.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MS-09RS Rick Dom (Char's Custom)
RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam
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The Art of Gundam Anniversary exhibition limited edition item July 2015.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Ag950 Silver version)
RX-78-2 Gundam (24k Gold version)
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Gundam Converge SP : Unicorn & Banshee (Overseas Only)August 2015.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Unicorn Mode) (Metallic version)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode) (Metallic version)
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Gundam Converge Operation Revive (Overseas Only)August 2015. Also released as a premium version including six transparent bases.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam (Pearl Color Version)
XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (Endless Waltz Version)
GNT-0000 00 Qan[T]
MSZ-006 Z Gundam
RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Unicorn Mode)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)
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Gundam Converge: CORE 001 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August 2015. Bandai Premium price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
GN-0000 00 Gundam
GNR-010 0 Raiser
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Gundam Converge: CORE 002 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August 2015. Premium Bandai price: ¥1400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSA-0011 Superior Gundam
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Gundam Converge SP 06September 1, 2015. Suggested retail price: ¥2200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
PMX-003 The O
MSZ-006 Z Gundam (transformable into Waverider Mode)
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Gundam Converge vol. 20September 29, 2015. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
114 : BG-011B Build Burning Gundam
115 : KUMA-F Beargguy F
116 : GH-001 Grimoire
117 : LM314V23 Victory 2 Buster Gundam
118 : RX-121-2A Gundam TR-1 (Advanced Hazel)
119 : RMS-106 Hizack
Secret : RMS-106 Hizack (E.F.F. Version)
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Gundam Converge EX 07December 1, 2015. Suggested retail price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78GP03 Dendrobium
RX-78GP03S Stamen
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Gundam Converge : CORE 003December 8, 2015. Suggested retail price: ¥2500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-78-2 Gundam
RX-75 Guntank
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Gundam Converge #01December 29, 2015. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
120 : RX-93 Nu Gundam
121 : MSN-04 Sazabi
122 : RX-78GP04G Gundam GP04 Gerbera
123 : AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra
124 : MW-01 Mobile Worker Model 01 Late Type (Mash Custom)
125 : MW-01 Mobile Worker Model 01 Late Type (Ramba Ral Custom)
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Gundam Converge : CORE (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)January 2016. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000 / ¥1800 / ¥1600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
004 : FA-93HWS Nu Gundam Heavy Weapon System
005 : GNT-0000/FS 00 QAN[T] Full Saber
006 : RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode)
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"Converge Limited 3 in 1 box" (Overseas Only)February 2016. C-3 Hobby Hong Kong 2017 Limited
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
FXA-05D G-Defenser (Metallic version)
RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G) (Hyper Bazooka version) (Metallic version)
RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans Unit 03) (Beam Rifle version) (Metallic version)
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Gundam Converge EX 08March 15, 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥1800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78GP00 Gundam GP00 [Blossom]
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Gundam Converge #02 April 12, 2016. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
126 : ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos
127 : MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) - Origin Equipment A / Rifle
128 : MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) - Origin Equipment B / Bazooka
129 : GN-001 Gundam Exia
130 : ORX-005 Gaplant
131 : ORX-005 Gaplant TR-5 [Hrairoo]
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Gundam Converge EX 09April 26, 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥2200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Superior Dragon
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The Origin III Advance Screening Promotional ItemApril 2016.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MS-06S Char's Zaku II / Full Weapon (Metallic Version)
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Converge Ver. GFT Limited Color (Gundam Front Tokyo Exclusive)April 2016.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MS-06S Char's Zaku II (Clear Color)
RX-78-2 Gundam (Clear Color)
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Gundam Converge EX 10May 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame (Flight Unit)
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Gundam Converge EX 11May 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MBF-P03 Gundam Astray Blue Frame (Full Weapon)
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Gundam Converge EX 12June 28, 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
AMA-X2 Neue Ziel
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Gundam Converge 0083 The Last Decisive Battle Option Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)June 2016. Premium Bandai price: ¥1500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Extra equipment for the EX07 Dendrobium
Extra equipment for the EX12 Neue Ziel
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Gundam Converge #03July 5, 2016. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
132 : RX-78-02 Gundam (The Origin Version)
133 : ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Sky Pack)
134 : EB-05s Schwalbe Graze (McGillis Fareed Custom)
135 : EB-05s Schwalbe Graze (Gaelio Bauduin Custom)
136 : AMS-119 Geara Doga
137 : RX-110 Gabthley
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Gundam Converge EX 13July 26, 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥2200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Version)
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Gundam Converge Limited (Overseas Only) (Bandai Asia Limited)July 2016.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
KUMA-F Beargguy F (Special Marking Ver. Black)
KUMA-F Beargguy F (Special Marking Ver. Red)
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Gundam Converge : CORE (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August 2016. Premium Bandai individual figure price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
007 : GAT-X105+AQM/E-YM1 Perfect Strike Gundam
008 : MBF-02+P202QX Strike Rouge IWSP
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Gundam Converge Ver. GFT Limited (Gundam Front Tokyo Exclusive Item)August 2016. GFT individual figure price: ¥1600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Unit 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Unit 03 Phenex (Type RC Destroy Mode)
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Gundam Converge SP 07August 23, 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥2500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
ZGMF-X13A Providence Gundam
ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam
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Gundam Converge #04 October 4, 2016. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
138 : ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam
139 : GN-002 Gundam Dynames
140 : KUMA-03 Beargguy III (San)
141 : PMX-002 Bolinoak-Sammahn
142 : AMS-119 Geara Doga (Rezyn Schnyder Custom)
143 : RGM-89De Jegan (ECOAS Type)
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The Origin IV Advance Screening Promotional ItemNovember 2016. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
RX-78-02 Gundam (The Origin Version) (Metallic Color)
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Gundam Converge SP 08November 29, 2016. Suggested retail price: ¥2500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam
ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam
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Gundam Converge "Wing of Light" Option Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)November 2016. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Accessory Set for Destiny Gundam
Accessory Set for Strike Freedom Gundam
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Gundam Converge 7-Eleven Limited (7-Eleven Exclusive)November 18, 2016. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (7-Eleven Color)
RX-93 Nu Gundam (Limited Color Ver.)
MSZ-006 Z Gundam (Limited Color Ver.)
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Gundam Converge #05January 24, 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
144 : RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam
145 : ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos Lupus
146 : RX-160 Byarlant
147 : GN-003 Gundam Kyrios
148 : RMS-179 GM II
149 : RMS-179 GM II Semi Striker
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Gundam Converge EX 14 February 28, 2017. Suggested retail price: ¥3000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSN-04II Nightinggale
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Gundam Converge EX 15March 28, 2017. Suggested retail price: ¥3500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
NZ-999 Neo Zeong
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Gundam Converge Neo Zeong Option Parts Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Extra arms and Psyco Shard ring for the Neo Zeong
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Gundam Converge CORE 009 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Awakening Ver.)
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Gundam Converge #06April 4, 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
150 : XXXG-01W Wing Gundam (Endless Waltz)
151 : XXXG-01H2 Gundam Heavyarms Kai (Endless Waltz)
152 : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans Unit 01 / 02 / 03)
153 : RX-139 Hambrabi
154 : LRX-077 Sisquiede (A.E.U.G. Color)
155 : LRX-077 Sisquiede (Titans Color)
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Gundam Converge CORE 010 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)April 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-93 Nu Gundam (Metallic Version)
MSN-04 Sazabi (Metallic Version)
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Gundam Converge Selection [Real Type Color]May 30, 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
GNT-0000 00 Qan[T] (Realtype Color)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Destroy Mode) (Realtype Color)
XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (Endless Waltz Version) (Realtype Color)
F91 Gundam F91 (Realtype Color)
RMS-141 Xeku Eins (Realtype Color)
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Gundam Converge : CORE 011 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)May 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥2800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSA-0011 (Bst) PLAN303E Deep Striker
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Gundam Converge #07June 27, 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
156 : MSZ-006 Z Gundam
157 : MSN-00100 Hyaku-Shiki
158 : AMX-004 Qubeley
159 : AMX-004-3 Qubeley Mk-II (Ple Two Use)
160 : XXXG-01D2 Gundam Deathscythe Hell (Endless Waltz)
161 : ORX-013 Gundam Mk-V
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Gundam Converge EX 16July 4, 2017. Suggested retail price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
AMA-X7 Shamblo
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Mobile Suit Thunderbolt Bandit Flower advance screening itemAugust 26, 2017. Advance ticket price: ¥4000
Links: [Review], [Thunderbolt official page]
MSM-04 Acguy (Daryl Lorenz use) (metallic colour)
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Gundam Converge : CORE 012 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)September 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-178+FXA-05D Gundam Mk.II (Full Weapon Set)
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Gundam Converge EX 17September 25, 2017. Suggested retail price: ¥2800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MRX-009 Psyco Gundam
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Gundam Converge #08October 10, 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
162 : RX-78-2 Gundam
163 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode)
164 : MS-14S Gelgoog (Char's Custom)
165 : MS-14A Gelgoog
166 : MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1
167 : MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1
168 : GF13-017NJII God Gundam
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Gundam Converge Gundam Café Limited (Akihabara Branch Exclusive)October 24, 2017. Figure price: ¥1080
Links: [Review], [Gundam Café product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) (Metallic Ver.)
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Gundam Converge EX 18 October 30, 2017. Suggested retail price: ¥2500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSA-0011(Ext) Ex-S Gundam
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Gundam Converge : CORE 013 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)December 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page] [P-Bandai page]
GF13-017NJII God Gundam (Hyper Mode)
Hyper Mode conversion parts for standard God Gundam
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Gundam Converge EX 19December 18, 2017. Suggested retail price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
JDG-00X Devil Gundam
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Gundam Converge Selection 02December 19, 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page] [G-P.A.R.T.S. Conversion Instruction]
XXXG-01W Wing Gundam (Limited Color Ver.)
GX-9900 Gundam X (Limited Color Ver.)
G-P.A.R.T.S. G-Bull (Limited Color Ver.)
G-P.A.R.T.S. G-Sky (Limited Color Ver.)
MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom (Limited Color Ver.) (Includes accessories from both versions)
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Gundam Converge #09January 23, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
169 : MSZ-010S Enhanced ZZ Gundam
170 : XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero
171 : MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom)
172 : MS-06F Zaku II
173 : AMX-104 R-Jarja
174 : GF13-001NHII Master Gundam
175 : GF13-001NHII Master Gundam (Hyper Mode)
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Gundam Converge EX 20January 29, 2018. Suggested retail price: ¥3300
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
NZ-000 Queen Mansa
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Gundam Converge : CORE Mobile Suit 00 Gundam 10th Anniversary Memorial Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)February 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page, P-Bandai page]
GN-001 Gundam Exia (with GN Short and GN Long Blade)
GN-002 Gundam Dynames (with GN Pistols)
GN-003 Gundam Kyrios (with GN Hand Missiles)
GN-005 Gundam Virtue
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Gundam Converge Mobile Suit 00 Gundam 10th Anniversary Gundam Virtue (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)February 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥2000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page, P-Bandai page]
GN-005 Gundam Virtue
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Gundam Converge White Base + Converge CORE Operation V Set (Movie Poster Edition)
February 2018. Promotional item, not for sale.
Links: [Bandai product page]
SCV-70 Pegasus-class Assault Carrier "White Base" (Realtype / Transparent Colors)
RX-78-2 Gundam
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-75 Guntank
FF-X7 Core Fighter
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Gundam Converge EX 21February 2018. Suggested retail price: ¥2300
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
FA-010S Full Armor ZZ Gundam
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Gundam Converge White Base
March 24, 2018. Suggested retail price: ¥19500
Links: [Bandai product page]
SCV-70 Pegasus-class Assault Carrier "White Base"
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Gundam Converge White Base + Converge CORE Operation V Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥23500
Links: [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
SCV-70 Pegasus-class Assault Carrier "White Base"
RX-78-2 Gundam
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-75 Guntank
FF-X7 Core Fighter
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Gundam Converge : CORE Operation V Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2018. Not sold separately.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-78-2 Gundam
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-75 Guntank
FF-X7 Core Fighter
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Gundam Converge #10March 27, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
176 : GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam (Super Mode)
177 : OZ-13MS Gundam Epyon
178 : RX-77-2 Guncannon
179 : AMX-015 Geymalk
180 : AMX-117R Gaz-R
181 : AMX-117L Gaz-L
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Gundam Converge : CORE 014 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)May 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥2300
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
FA-010A FAZZ
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Gundam Converge : CORE 015 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)May 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥3700
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78GP03 Dendrobium (marking plus ver.)
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Gundam Converge EX 22June 25, 2018. Suggested retail price: ¥2950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MRX-010 Psyco Gundam Mk-II
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Gundam Converge : CORE Psyco Gundam Mk-II Option Parts Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)June 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥2100
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Psyco Gundam Mk-II Optional Parts
DODAI Kai Sub-flight System
AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk-II (Elpeo Ple Use)
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Gundam Converge #11
June 25, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
182 : XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (EW)
183 : XXXG-01S2 Altron Gundam (EW)
184 : RX-75 Guntank
185 : AMX-014 Döven Wolf
186 : OZ-13MSX1 Vayeate
187 : OZ-13MSX2 Mercurius
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Gundam Converge EX 23August 20, 2018. Suggested retail price: ¥2200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MSN-06S Sinanju (Full Weapon Set)
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Gundam Converge : CORE 017 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥2700
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam
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Gundam Converge #12October 1, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
188 : F91 Gundam F91
189 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Destroy Mode)
190 : XXXG-01SR2 Sandrock Kai (EW)
191 : MS-07B Gouf
192 : XM-02 Den'an-Gei
193 : XM-02 Den'an-Gei (Black Vanguard Squadron)
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Gundam Converge EX 24November 19, 2018. Suggested retail price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
XMA-01 Rafflesia
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Gundam Converge Heavygun and Rafflesia Option Parts Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)November 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥2400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
Rafflesia Option Parts
Bug + Stand
RGM-109 Heavygun
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Gundam Converge Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Promotional ItemDecember 2018. Price unknown.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) (Narrative Ver.) (Pearl Metallic)
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Gundam Converge #13December 17, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
194 : XM-X1 Gundam Crossbone X-1
195 : XM-X2ex Gundam Crossbone X-2 Kai
196 : MSN-06S-2 Sinanju Stein (Narrative Ver.)
197 : OZ-00MS2B Tallgeese III
198 : FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam
199 : MS-09 Dom
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Gundam Converge : CORE (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)January 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥7000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
NZ-999 Neo Zeong (metallic color ver.)
Extra arms and Psyco Shard ring for the Neo Zeong
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Gundam Converge EX 25January 2019. Suggested retail price: ¥2500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 Full Cloth
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Gundam Converge : CORE 018 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)January 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥2200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
XM-X3 Crossbone Gundam X-3
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Gundam Converge #14February 18, 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
200 : RX-9/B Narrative Gundam B-Packs
201 : F90 Gundam F90
202 : RGM-96X Jesta / RGM-96Xs Jesta (Shezarr Type)
203 : RGM-89S Stark Jegan
204 : MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden Custom)
205 : MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
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Gundam Converge : CORE 016 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)February 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥2530
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (Destroy Mode) (Narrative ver.)
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Gundam Converge EX 26March 25, 2019. Suggested retail price: ¥2600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-80PR Pale Rider
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Gundam Converge : CORE (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥2600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-80PR Pale Rider (HADES System Activated ver.)
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Gundam Converge #15May 27, 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
206 : RX-9/C Narrative Gundam C-Packs
207 : GX-9900 Gundam X
208 : GX-9900-DV Gundam X Divider
209 : RMSN-008 Bertigo
210 : RXF-91A Silhouette Gundam Kai
211 : MSM-07S Z'Gok (Char's Custom)
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Gundam Converge : Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative Blu-Ray Deluxe EditionMay, 2019. Blu-Ray Deluxe Edition price: ¥12800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-9/B Narrative Gundam B-Packs (Pearl Colour ver.)
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Gundam Converge #16August 19, 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
212 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Unit 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode)
213 : RX-99 (AFX-9000) Neo Gundam
214 : NRX-0013 Gundam Virsago
215 : MSM-03 Gogg
216 : XM-01 Den'an Zon
217 : XM-01 Den'an Zon (Black Vanguard Squadron)
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Gundam Converge EX 27September 23, 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥4200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
NZ-999 II Neo Zeong
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Gundam Converge II Neo Zeong Option Parts SetSeptember 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥2800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
Option Parts for the NZ-999 II Neo Zeong
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Gundam Converge EX 28October 28, 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥6600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-9/A Narrative Gundam A-Packs
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Gundam Converge CORE Real Type 5-set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)November 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥4800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Realtype Color ver.)
RX-77-2 Guncannon (Realtype Color ver.)
MS-06S Zaku II Commander Type (Realtype Color ver.)
MS-09 Dom (Realtype Color ver.)
MS-11 Gelgoog (Realtype Color ver.)
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Gundam Converge #17December 2, 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
218 : GX-9901-DX Gundam Double X
219 : ARX-014S Silver Bullet Suppressor
220 : RX-78NT-1 Gundam NT-1 "Alex"
221 : MS-06FZ Zaku II Kai
222 : F90III-Y Cluster Gundam
223 : MSM-07 Z'Gok
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Gundam Converge : CORE 019 Endless Waltz: Operation Meteor (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)January 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥6160
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
XXXG-01W Wing Gundam (EW)
XXXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe EW)
XXXG-01H Gundam Heavyarms (EW)
XXXG-01SR Gundam Sandrock (EW)
XXXG-01S Shenlong Gundam (EW)
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Gundam Converge #18March 9, 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
224 : LM314V21 Victory Two Gundam
225 : LM111E03 Gunblaster
226 : MS-18E Kämpfer
227 : RGM-79G GM Command
228 : RGM-79GS GM Command Space Type
229 : OZX-GU01A Gundam Geminass 01
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Gundam Converge EX 29March 16, 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥5170
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MA-08 Big-Zam
FF-X7-Bst Core Booster (Unit 005)
FF-X7-Bst Core Booster (Unit 006)
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Gundam Converge : CORE (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥5280
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam (Metallic Color ver.)
MSN-04II Nightingale (Metallic Color ver.)
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Gundam Converge EX 30April 27, 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥3960
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-104FF Penelope
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Gundam Converge #19June 15, 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
230 : EMS-TC02 Phantom Gundam
231 : LM312V04 Victory Gundam
232 : LM312V04+SD-VB03A V-Dash Gundam
233 : ZMT-S37S Zanspine
234 : RGM-79SP GM Sniper II
235 : OZX-GU02A Gundam Geminass 02
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Gundam Converge : CORE 021 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)June 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥3200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
XM-XX Ghost Gundam (Phantom Light ver.)
Phantom Light Set for EMS-TC02 Phantom Gundam
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Gundam Converge EX 31 July 20, 2020. Suggested retail price: ¥3500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
AMA-X2S Neue Ziel II
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Gundam Converge : CORE 024 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)July 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥3700
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
AMA-X2 Neue Ziel
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Gundam Converge : CORE 022 - Trail of the Red Comet (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥3900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) (Special Marking ver.)
MS-14S Gelgoog (Char's Custom) (Special Marking ver.)
MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki (Special Marking ver.)
MSN-04 Sazabi (Special Marking ver.)
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Gundam Converge : CORE 023 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥1650
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-78/C.A. Casval's Gundam
FF-X7 Core Fighter (Casval Rem Deikum use)
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Gundam Converge #20September 14, 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
236 : GAT-X105+AQM/E-X01 Aile Strike Gundam
237 : GAT-X102 Duel Gundam
238 : LM313V10 Second V
239 : XM-X0 Crossbone Gundam X-0 Ghost
240 : RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type
241 : MS-09R-2 Rick Dom II
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Gundam Converge EX 32November 2, 2020. Suggested retail price: ¥3600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
MS-06R Zaku II High Mobility Type "Psycho Zaku"
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash Advance Ticket item (Gundam Fanclub Exclusive)November 12, 2020. Gundam Fan Club price: ¥6980
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-104FF Penelope (Metallic Color Ver.)
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Gundam Converge : CORE 025 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
November 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥6300
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
LM312V06 Victory Gundam Hexa
LM312V06 Victory Gundam Hexa
LM312V06+SD-VB03A V-Dash Gundam Hexa
LM312V06+SD-VB03A V-Dash Gundam Hexa
V2 Core Fighter
LM111E02 Gun-EZ
LM111E02 Gun-EZ
LM111E02 Gun-EZ
LM111E02 Gun-EZ
LM111E02 Gun-EZ
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Gundam Converge Gold EditionNovember 23, 2020. P-Bandai 8-pcs set ¥4400 or individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
242 : MBF-P01 Gundam Astray Gold Frame
243 : MSR-00100S Hyaku Shiki Kai
244 : MSR-00100S Hyaku Shiki Kai Mass Production Type
245 : ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam (Shiranui Space Pack)
246 : GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam (True Super Mode)
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Gundam Converge Gundam Factory Yokohama LimitedDecember, 2020. Gundam Factory Yokohama price ¥1650
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78F00 Gundam (Gundam Factory Yokohama Limited ver.)
Gundam Factory diorama piece
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Gundam Converge #Plus01
January 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥900 (P-Bandai ¥5940)
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
+001 : LM314V23/24 Victory 2 Assault-Buster Gundam
+002 : ZMT-S34S Rig Contio
+003 : MSN-02 Zeong
+004 : PMX-000 Messala
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Gundam Converge EX 33February 22, 2021. Suggested retail price: ¥4400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai product page]
NZ-333 Alpha Azieru
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Gundam Converge Alpha Azieru option parts Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
February 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥2530
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai product page]
Option parts for the Alpha Azieru
Battle-damaged RGZ-91 Re-GZ
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Gundam Converge #21May 10, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
247 : RX-93 Nu Gundam (Dual Fin Funnels)
248 : RGZ-91B Re-GZ Custom
249 : GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam
250 : GAT-X207 Blitz Gundam
251 : MS-05B Zaku I
252 : MS-05B Zaku I (Black Tri-Star Custom)
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Gundam Converge CORE 026 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)April, 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥5610
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai product page]
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Black Tri-Stars Gaia use)
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Black Tri-Stars Ortega use)
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Black Tri-Stars Mash use)
MS-09 Dom (Black Tri-Stars Gaia use)
MS-09 Dom (Black Tri-Stars Ortega use)
MS-09 Dom (Black Tri-Stars Mash use)
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Gundam Converge EX 34May 3, 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥3500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-105 Xi Gundam
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Gundam Converge 10th Anniversary Universal Century Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
May, 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥5400.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Metallic Color Ver.)
RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G) (Metallic Color Ver.)
MSZ-006 Z-Gundam (Metallic Color Ver.)
MSZ-010S Enhanced ΖΖ Gundam (Metallic Color Ver.)
RX-93 Nu Gundam (Metallic Color Ver.)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) (Metallic Color Ver.)
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Gundam Converge 10th Anniversary Another Century Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
May, 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥5400.
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
GF13-017NJII God Gundam (Metallic Color Ver.)
GX-9901-DX Gundam Double X (Metallic Color Ver.)
XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (EW) (Metallic Color Ver.)
ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam (Metallic Color Ver.)
GN-001 Gundam Exia (Metallic Color Ver.)
ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos (Metallic Color Ver.)
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Gundam Converge #Plus02July 5, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai product page]
+005 : RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam (FA-93HWS Heavy Weapons Equipment)
+006 : MSA-0011[Bst] S-Gundam Booster Unit Type
+007 : PMX-003 The-O
+008 : ZMT-S33S Gottrlatan
+009 : Option Parts Set for #Plus02
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Gundam Converge SB01 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)August, 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai product page]
SCV-70 White Base (Pegasus-class Assault Carrier)
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Gundam Converge UC Special SelectionSeptember, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500. P-Bandai price (10-Box): ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
253 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode) (Final Battle ver.)
254 : RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Destroy Mode) (Final Battle ver.)
255 : RMS-179 GM II (Desert Color)
256 : AMS-119 Geara Doga (Sleeves ver.)
257 : MS-14A Gelgoog (Sleeves ver.)
258 : MSM-07 Z'Gok (Zeon Remnants ver.)
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Gundam Reconguista in G The Movie IV (Advance Ticket Exclusive)September, 2021. Not for sale.
Links: [Review], [
YG-111 Gundam G-Self (Atmospheric Pack) (Metallic Color Ver.)
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Gundam Converge CORE 027 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)October, 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥2100
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (GCP Ver.)
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Gundam Converge #22November, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
259 : RX-78-2 Gundam (Final Battle Specification)
260 : RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam
261 : RGM-79 GM
262 : GAT-X103 Buster Gundam
263 : MS-06FZ Zaku II Kai (Fritz Helmet Specification)
264 : MS-14Jg Gelgoog Jaeger
265 : MS-14Jg Gelgoog Jaeger (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
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Gundam Converge CORE 028 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)November, 2021. P-Bandai price: ¥4500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
The Anchor (incl. parts for V2--V4)
EMS-TC02 Phantom V2
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Gundam Converge 10th Anniversary Selection 01January, 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
266 : ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex
267 : YMS-15 Gyan
268 : EMS-10 Zudah (Unit I)
269 : EMS-10 Zudah (Unit II/III / Spare Machine)
152' : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans Unit 01/02/03) (Revive Ver.)
121' : MSN-04 Sazabi (Revive Ver.)
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Gundam Converge CORE 029March 2022. P-Bandai price: ¥3850
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility (Destroy Mode)
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Gundam Converge #Plus03April 25, 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
+010 : RX-78AL Atlas Gundam
+011 : FA-00100S Full Armor Hyaku Shiki-Kai
+012 : PMX-001 Palace-Athene
+013 : YMT-05 Hildolfr
+014 : Option Parts Set
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Gundam Converge EX 15 (reissue)
March 2022. Suggested retail price: ¥5500
Links: [Review (original figure)], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
NZ-999 Neo Zeong
Extra arms and Psyco Shard ring for the Neo Zeong
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Gundam Converge CORE Nightmare of Solomon 302nd Patrol Squadron SetMay 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥5610
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MS-14A Gelgoog (Anavel Gato Custom)
MS-09RS Rick Dom (Anavel Gato Custom)
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Anavel Gato Custom)
MS-09R Rick Dom (302nd Squadron Unit 02)
MS-09R Rick Dom (302nd Squadron Unit 03)
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Gundam Converge 10th Anniversary Selection 02May, 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
270 : RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam GP01 "Zephyrantes" Full Burnern
271 : MSM-04 Acguy
272 : AMX-011S Zaku III Custom
273 : AMX-011S Zaku III Custom (Psyco Pressure Ver.)
151' : XXXG-01H2 Gundam Heavyarms Kai (EW) (Revive Ver.)
120' : RX-93 Nu Gundam (Revive Ver.)
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Gundam Converge SB02 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)July, 2022. P-Bandai price: ¥4500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
"Argama", Argama-class Assault Carrier
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Gundam Converge CORE 031 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)October, 2022. P-Bandai price: ¥4900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
PF-78-1 Perfect Gundam
MSN-02 Perfect Zeong
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Gundam Converge (Gundam Fan Club Member Exclusive)November, 2022. Gundam Fan Club price: ¥2200
Links: [Review], [Gundam Fan Club product page]
RX-93 Nu Gundam (First Lot Color Ver.)
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Gundam Converge Gundam x Char's Zaku II (Full Armament)(Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin Exhibition Ver.) (Limited edition exhibit ticket bonus)
December, 2022. Price: Not for sale
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-02 Gundam (The Origin Exhibit Ver.)
MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) (Full Armament) (The Origin Exhibit Ver.)
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Gundam Converge 10th Anniversary Selection 03December 26, 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
274 : GNT-0000 00 Qan[T] ELS
275 : MSA-005 Methuss
276 : XM-05 Berga Giros
277 : XM-05 Berga Giros (Black Vanguard Squadron)
172' : MS-06F Zaku II (Revive ver.)
144' : RX-93-v2 Hi-Nu Gundam (Revive ver.)
278 : XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
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Gundam Converge CORE 032 Real Type II (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)February, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥3500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MS-07B Gouf (Real Type Color ver.)
RGM-79 GM (Real Type Color ver.)
MS-05B Zaku I (Real Type Color ver.)
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Gundam Converge CORE 033 Return of the Red Comet (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥5400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page], [Build instructions]
MSN-06S Sinanju
MSN-06S Sinanju Stein (Unicorn ver.)
AMS-119C Geara Doga (Full Frontal use)
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Gundam Converge CORE 034 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Trans-Am Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)May, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥5900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
GN-001 Gundam Exia (Trans-Am ver.)
GN-002 Gundam Dynames (Trans-Am ver.)
GN-003 Gundam Kyrios (Trans-Am ver.)
GN-005 Gundam Virtue (Trans-Am ver.)
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Gundam Converge CORE 035 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
June, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥3600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
FA-010S Full Armor ZZ Gundam (Marking Plus ver.)
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Gundam Converge CORE 036 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
June, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥4500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
NZ-000 Queen Mansa (Marking Plus ver.) (Marking Plus ver.)
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Gundam Converge Operation JaburoJune 19, 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam Real Type (Operation Jaburo ver.)
RX-77-2 Guncannon (Operation Jaburo ver.)
RX-75 Guntank (Operation Jaburo ver.)
RGM-79 GM (Operation Jaburo ver.)
MSM-07S Z'Gok (Char's Custom) (Operation Jaburo ver.)
MSM-07 Z'Gok (Operation Jaburo ver.)
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Gundam Converge #23September 4, 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
279 : XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild
280 : MSA-0011 "S" Gundam
281 : MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1 (Test Image Color)
282 : MSA-007 Nero
283 : RGM-89 Jegan (A-Type)
284 : P01B Luggun Luggun x HT-01B Magella Attack
278 : XVX-016 Gundam Aerial (reprint from Anniversary Selection 03)
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Gundam Converge CORE 037 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)September, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥5450
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
RGM-79 GM (White Dingo Team Custom)
RGC-80 GM Cannon (White Dingo Team Custom)
RX-77D Guncannon Mass Production Type (White Dingo Team Custom)
RGM-79SP GM Sniper II (White Dingo Team Custom)
Type 74 Hovertruck (White Dingo Team Custom)
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Gundam Converge SB03 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)October, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥4900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
SCVA-76 Nahel Argama (Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam ver.)
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Gundam Converge CORE 038 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)December, 2023. P-Bandai price: ¥4800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page], [Build instructions]
RX-93ff Nu Gundam
MSN-04FF Sazabi
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Gundam Converge SP 09January 2024. P-Bandai price: ¥5600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam
ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice Gundam
ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam
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Gundam Converge CORE 039 The White Wolf of Solomon (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)February, 2024. P-Bandai price: ¥5450 (incl. tax)
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type "Phantom" (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
MS-06FS Zaku II (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
MS-14Jg Gelgoog Jaeger (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
MS-09R Rick Dom (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
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Gundam Converge #24February 19, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
285 : STTS-909 Rising Freedom Gundam
286 : STTS-808 Immortal Justice Gundam
287 : X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn
288 : RGZ-91 Re-GZ
289 : RGZ-91 Re-GZ (Unicorn ver.)
290 : MS-06V Zaku Tank
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Gundam Converge CORE 040 The Return of Johnny Ridden (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March, 2024. P-Bandai price: ¥4750
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MS-14J/BR Gelgoog Vertex Testarossa (Johnny Ridden use)
MS-14J/BR Gelgoog Vertex Curenos (Uma Lightning use)
MS-14J/BR Gelgoog Vertex Xanthos (Jacobius Node use)
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Gundam Converge SB04 The Return of Johnny Ridden (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)March, 2024. P-Bandai price: ¥4500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
Nikaya (Argama-class Assault Carrier)
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Gundam Converge #Plus04March 4, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥1298 (incl. tax)
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
+015 : GN-001/hs-A01 Gundam Avalanche Exia
+016 : RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A "Physalis"
+017 : PMX-004 Titania
+018 : YAMS-132 Rozen Zulu
+019 : Option Parts Set for #Plus04
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Gundam Converge CORE 041 Gundam Astray Red Frame x Blue Frame (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)May, 2024. P-Bandai price: ¥4500/4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame (Flight Unit)
MBF-P03 Gundam Astray Blue Frame (Full Weapon)
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Gundam Converge #25May 13, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630/693
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
291 : ZGMF/A-262B Strike Freedom Gundam Type II
292 : MDE262S Proud Defender
293 : XXXG-01W Wing Gundam
294 : MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Gyunei Guss Custom)
295 : MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Quess Paraya Custom)
296 : RB-79 Ball (Twin set)
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Gundam Converge CORE 042 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)July, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥5450/5995
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
MA-08 Big-Zam
FF-X7-Bst Core Booster (Unit 005)
FF-X7-Bst Core Booster (Unit 006)
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Gundam Converge CORE 043 Last Shooting Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
August, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥3600/3960
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Last Shooting ver.)
MSN-02 Zeong (Last Shooting ver.)
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Gundam Converge SB05 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
September, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥4500/4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
SCV-70 White Base (Theater Poster Colour ver.)
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Gundam Converge Movie Visual SelectionSeptember 30, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630/693
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
RX-78-2 Gundam (Movie I ver.)
MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) (Movie I ver.)
MS-09 Dom (Movie II ver.)
MSM-07S Z'Gok (Char's Custom) (Movie II ver.)
MSM-03 Gogg (Movie II ver.)
MS-07B Gouf (Movie II ver.)
RX-78-2 Gundam (Movie II Poster Colour ver.)
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Gundam Converge SB06 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
Expected October, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥4900/5390
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
LCAM-01XA Archangel
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Gundam Converge #26
Expected November, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥630/693
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
297 : RX-78-2 Gundam (Cucuruz Doan's Island ver.)
298 : MS-06 Zaku II (Cucuruz Doan use)
299 : ZGMF-X191M2 Infinite Justice Gundam Type II
300 : MVF-X08 Eclipse Gundam
301 : RGC-80 GM Cannon
302 : RGC-80 GM Cannon (Red Head) (Immortal 4th Platoon)
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Gundam Converge CORE 045 (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
Expected November, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥3600/3960
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
GAT-X105 Strike Gundam Full Weapon Set
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Gundam Converge CORE 044 U.C.0083 Final Battle Set (Bandai Webshop Exclusive)
Expected March, 2025. Premium Bandai price: ¥9900/10890
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [P-Bandai page]
AMA-X2 Neue Ziel
RX78GP03 Dendrobium
Crooks! Did you spot the bit about the Geara Doga in Converge #03? They will release a BLUE Geara Doga in Converge #04 with a slightly different weapon set. See http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/154327/
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering where the blue machine went. So it seems the new Converge figures will not be decked out with optional gear as a new standard. Still, my fears were that Rezyn's Geara Doga would pop up as a pricy limited item of some sort, but if it comes as a regular figure that seems ok. Now if they would release Full Frontal's red version as well I'd be really stoked. But... I am already flying high anticipating the Gabthley which I have waited for for so long. The Titans are finally getting the love it seems. :)
DeleteI'm loving these new units and designs. They're getting better and better. Are you prepared for the Neue Ziel? :P
DeleteBandai, I doubt you read this web site, but if you do...Baund Doc, Palace Athene, Messala, Hamarabi, Gaza-C/E, Zaku III, Doven Wolf, Dreissen, Ga-Zownn, Zssa...and many more. Are you listening??
DeleteCan anyone explain this: http://i.imgur.com/KW2nMrQ.jpg
ReplyDeleteLook at the middle shelf, third row from the bottom, sandwiched between the Zogok and Zock.
It's a JUAGGU. HOW? Is it a mod? Looks too "clean" to be a mod, the rocket tube hands and elephant-like head look perfect. Full scratch build? Unlikely, this guy doesn't mod any of his other units on display...
It looks like the Strategy of Gundam 1/300 Juaggu. I don't have that particular figure myself but it should be comparable in size to a Converge. A couple of nice modifications on that shelf. I see a Black Tristar Zaku I with a borrowed Bazooka and the Zeta with a Zaku II head. The DOM wielding a beam saber is less convincing though. :)
DeleteThanks for clarifying. Given the deformed shape of the Juaggu I guess the 1/300 SOG unit could actually sit nicely alongside a Converge. Oh how I wish they released the Juaggu (Unicorn Ver.)... while they're at it, please also do the Agguguy. That would complete the amphibious Converge lineup. But surely the engineers at Bandai are spending their time dreaming up the next SP/EX/CORE/Limited/Overpriced set instead.
ReplyDeleteRumor -- SP08 coming in October. Destiny Gundam vs. Infinite Justice Gundam.
ReplyDeleteCome on, Bandai, whatever happened to my Full Armor ZZ vs. Doven Wolf??
Wow, they are really going all-in on the Cosmic Era timeline. Come on, give us a GINN already.
DeleteHugely disappointed, for someone who only cares about UC designs. Ex-S Gundam vs. Psycho Gundam Mk-V would be a no brainer. They can recycle much of EX03 as well as the mould of Silver Bullet from Part 16, then deck them both out with more gear.
DeleteThey just announced two more GFT exclusive releases. Unicorn Gundam unit 3 - Phenex (Comes in 2 colors!)
ReplyDeleteI know you will have a field day berating the fact that we will have more Unicorns, LOL
Heh, we certainly don't need any more vanilla Unicorns but the Phenex is at least a slightly different design and has the potential to be really good looking. Guess it won't be showing up on the Bandai Shokugan page. Do you know anything about expected release date and/or price? Thanks for the tip!
DeleteSaw it on the official converge page on Facebook. Should be around 1700 yen each (tax included) and scheduled to be released on 10th August
Deletehttp://www.gundam.info/topic/16053
ReplyDeleteAlso the Overseas Limited Edition Beargguys are official. Will be made available in Hong Kong in early August during some anime convention.
I saw in your reviews that you got some of your stuff from Hong Kong. I'm going to visit there soon and I was hoping you have any place you would recommend if I want to hunt for Converge figures. Can you help? Thanks in advance!
ReplyDeleteHi, I am based in Hong Kong and actually specialize in selling Converge figures and sets through eBay. I typically put together custom bulk-orders for buyers primarily in the USA and Canada. If you are only in town briefly it'll save us both time and money if you just provide me a wish list of what you want and we can either trade in person or I can courier your toys to a hotel or something. It'll save me eBay fees, too. I have pretty much the entire Converge line-up available, though I only post a few on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/usr/fphsiu
DeleteThere are a couple of malls that specialize in toys and collectibles, filled with small shops where you can find all sorts of crazy things. It is often not so easy to find anything specific though. There are just so many toy lines coming out of Japan that Gundam gashapon and shokugan figures really have to fight for a place on the shelves. Two really good places to check out are Sino Centre and Richmond 111, both on Kowloon side. You can find them being mentioned in several blogs if you google Hong Kong Toy Shops.
DeleteThere's also a chain of candy shops called Okashiland that used to have all the latest shokugan Gundam figures for very attractive prices. Not sure if they still sell them. Last year I saw shelves filled with STANDart Rick Dias and Zaku I:s standing around looking sad and unwanted. I seriously considered buying the whole lot, but lack of bag space prevented me. :)
I have also come across some smaller gashapon-focus shops where many different sellers' stuff is sold from numbered compartments. This can be a real gold mine if the seller isn't particularily specialized in Gundam, but you really have to get lucky. Mostly it is about feeding the thrill of the hunt anyway (wife is not impressed). Dedicated Gundam shops tend to focus on large model kits, so you'll often come up empty in places like that.
Thanks a lot for the offer, fphsiu. I have actually browsed your shop in ebay more than a few times! Unfortunately, I don't really have any particular wishlist currently, and I usually visit shops just for the thrill of the hunt, as the author said before.
DeleteThanks for the tip as well, Sarge Shokugan. Will check them out and see what I can find
As a Hong Kong resident and Gundam aficionado/seller I "endorse" and agree with everything the author posted above. You should also check out Ins Point in Yau Ma Tei, which is a 10 min walk from the two locations he mentioned, and has a far bigger selection and is the de-facto location where many vintage toy collectors trade and hang out. That said, his point about the difficulty in finding specific items is very true. All these stores and malls are packed to the roof with goodies but Hong Kong real estate is notoriously expensive and Shokugan, unfortunately, pale in value compared with elaborate resin kits and other exquisite collectables, so they rarely make it on to the shelves. In fact I cannot think of more than half a dozen stores that have an "extensive" collection of Converge figures. If you are hoping to find a toy seller who is "less informed" about market prices and the relative popularity of Converge figures, hoping to find a bargain...well, good luck. All these guys talk to each other. But don't let that deter you, I suppose part of the fun is simply exploring these places. I picked up a Part 4 Char's Gelgoog for $12.50 last week while visiting a fellow supplier, but exceptions like that don't happen all the time. In any case, if searching does prove difficult, I again offer my services to you, as I do have the full Converge line-up available. I don't have a store, as this isn't my job proper, but rest assured I can get you pretty much anything listed on this blog at a reasonable price.
ReplyDeleteYeah, save for the red Hummingbird and my Okashiland starter kit back in 2013 I don't think I have made any Converge purchases in Hong Kong shops. It is much easier to find bargains if you are hunting for gashapons. Really hoping to find someone selling the new Mini Kit Collection figures next time I visit.
DeleteGundam Converge -- or Shokugan in general -- aren't high on these stores' priority list because of their relatively low dollar value. Most toy stores will carry the most recent Converge units (say, whatever has been released in the past 3 or so months) but once those sell out they won't restock. Right now, Converge #03, EX10, EX11, and EX12 Neue Ziel are all the rage, and loads of EX09 (which is proving hugely unpopular). Anything older than that might be hard to find. The new stuff will be available at fairly attractive prices (half of eBay?) but prices shoot up exponentially once you hit the rare, out of print units. For example, a pair of 7-11 Gundam MK-II and Blue Z'Goks recently sold for ~$125 USD from a store in Richmond Centre, and units from Part 1 (if you can even find a seller with them) will easily go for close to $100 USD a piece.
DeleteThanks for all the input, guys. Now I'm really looking forward to this trip!
DeleteHopefully this will make your life easier:
Delete- Sino Centre: lots of manga and anime shops, not much by way of Converge.
- Richmond Shopping Arcade:
"The Wuso" (basement) has a good selection of older Converge but not always on display;
nothing on G/F;
1/F has one shop with only Gundam and Kamen Rider stuff, with some Converge at good prices (e.g. Core 003 for ~$20 USD, the Art of Gundam sets at ~$25 USD);
2/F has one shop in the back corner with almost the full Converge line-up on display and most available for sale
- Ins Point
1/F, right beside the staircase leading up to 2/F, has a decent selection of Converge, easily spottable;
1/F, 2-3 shops adjacent or across from each other, on the opposite side of the building, lots of Converge;
1/F, first store you see after going up the escalator, with many of the newer units, also one of the few stores in HK selling the The Origin III Promotional Zaku II Full Weapon Metallic Ver, for ~$55 USD;
not much on 2/F
HK addendum...
Delete- Sino Centre: while most of the stores are in the mall proper, there are also a number of toy stores located in the office spaces above the mall. You have to take the elevator to access these separately. "Naughty Guy Toys" (find on facebook) is one such store. A few weeks ago I picked up a Converge Book and RX-78/Zaku GFT Clear Ver set for ~$23 USD each there, quite good.
- Richmond Acarde:
"Gradline Toy" (again, find on FB) occupies three stores in the basement and has a decent selection of Converge, although often not displayed.
- Ins Point
1/F or 2/F, I forget. There is one 'store' which is not a store per se but rather a set of transparent shelves lined up against the wall of the main escalator. Tucked away in one such shelf is a good amount of really old Converge. I've seen rarities like Part 2 Zaku's, Goufs, ReZELs and Part 4 Gyans. These have been sitting there a long time, partly due to their insanely high price.
FYI -- Okashiland -- mentioned by the author, is typically found inside subway stations. It's a candy store. As such, they will only stock the latest Shokugan range, you won't find rare, out-of-print items on the shelf. They are also considerably more expensive than the stores found in the specialist toy malls mentioned previously. In short, I wouldn't bother with Okashiland at all.
ReplyDeleteThe information about Hong Kong gundam stores and shops is priceless. Thanks for sharing. I wonder if you have a similar shop list for Tokyo, other than Akihabara and GFT stores, since I'll be there in august and it would be great to complete my collection ;)
ReplyDeleteI made all my Gundam related purchases in Akihabara. Don't forget to snoop around all the small shops in the side streets, including those gashapon markets. I picked up a good number of the rare STANDarts and Converge there. Can't recommend any other zones in Tokyo but would also be interested to know. Can also recommend Osaka, which has a certain street filled with Gundam/toy shops, pure heaven.
DeleteTokyo is a whole different ball game. While I'm not expert I do visit quite frequently so I'll add my two cents. My authoritative sources please chime in.
DeleteMy experience with Akihabara in recent years is that the hordes of Chinese tourists in search of electronic gizmos have driven most of the toy/anime/manga shops away from the "core" Akihabara area. As such, you'll have to wander farther away from the "town center" to find what you're looking for. Radio Kaikan is probably the only place (right next to the station) with stuff you're looking for.
As you start going farther out (10-15 min walk?) look for the following stores. Many are "chains" with at least half a dozen numbered stores in the Akihabara area, each specializing in different goods, so be sure to visit each one.
- Liberty (many stores)
- Leonardo (many stores)
- Mandarake (a legend in itself and occupies a whole building)
- Jungle (one standalone store, one small shop in Radio Kaikan)
- Yellow Submarine
- Gashapon Tower (google this for exact location)
As with Hong Kong, none of these specialize in Shokugan or Converge. And there are so many more varieties of toys and hobby goods in Japan, it's not uncommon once again for Converge items not to make it to the shelves. When I last visited in January 2016, I noticed that
- one of the Liberty stores (forgot which) had the biggest selection of Converge I've seen. Ever. (even rarities like Part 3 Marasai's were available in legions) Incidentally the highest prices I encountered that trip.
- I really enjoyed Jungle. The shop in Radio Kaikan is small and somewhat disappointing but their other store is much bigger and a much farther walk but had a very impressive selection of Gundam goods. I did almost all my shopping here. All their Converge units, however, are sold in collapsed boxes. So even the "new" units are removed from their boxes. So perfectionists take note. Jungle is Osaka-based, so if you visit there, be sure to check out their flagship.
- Mandarake, as noted above, is epic and simply a must-visit. But, I personally found the Mandarake building in Akihabara somewhat lacking on mecha related toys. If you want Gundam, visit Madarake's mother ship, located in the equally famous hobby mall of NAKANO BROADWAY. Mandarake occupies probably a fourth of the store space there. Each numbered store specializes in something, and their Gundam shop is quite impressive.
Both Mandarake and Jungle also deal in second hand goods and offer online ordering which a much wider selection of goods online. (in English, too) Mandarake offers automatic tax refunds for foreigners, both online and in-store. Jungle only does so for physical purchases in store. This can save you ~10% and is not to be underestimated!
You can also check out Amazon.co.jp and search for "Converge Shop". It's run by a nice Japanese lady and specializes in its namesake. She actually sources all her Asia/Overseas limited edition units and sets from me. If you are looking for something she does not have, she may occasionally be willing to buy it on your behalf from Yahoo Japan and ship it to you, with minimal mark-up.
Interestingly I find that Converge prices in Hong Kong are sometimes cheaper than Japan. There are simply too many die-hard collectors in Japan driving prices up. In fact, I have sold quite a few very old Converge units "back" to customers in Japan: Part 1 units, 7-11 Z'Goks, Part 3 Marasais, that sort of stuff. And with the Japanese Yen approaching a two year high, it'll make shopping in Japan that much pricier.
As with our other readers, I offer my services to you if you need help buying specific units. Just get in touch with my via eBay and provide me a wish list to get started. I won't be surprised if I can beat some of the prices you find during your Tokyo visit. I actually sold a few units to this blog's author a year or two ago.
Thanks a lot for the info!! I will really look into those stores and places. This time I picked up my hotel at Akihabara itself, so I'll have plenty of time to look around there. I just love the place, not only for converge figures, also for any star wars, hobby or hardware related items.
ReplyDeleteI've been already to some of these stores, but I always kept my feet close to the main street. This time I'll go a little further ;) thanks for the tip!
I also do some shoping in Amazon.jp, but they do not always have the overseas editions, so I'll keep you posted if I need your help with these items since it seems to be more available and lowpriced in HK, although the shipping cost and customs taxes are a setback for me (I live in Spain).
I usually go to Japan once or twice a year, so I try to do all my shoping during my trips, or do it online and send the items to relatives that keep them for me until I pick them up :)
SP08 Infinite Justice vs. Destiny confirmed. But it'll be November, contrary to what I said earlier. And interestingly it's P-Bandai. Costs almost 4000+ yen. Which is getting really ridiculous. I remember first getting into Gundam back in the late 1980s with Ganso SD Gundam kits which cost 480 yen each and gives you a big hunk of quality injection moulded plastic with detailed parts, good articulation and plenty of accessories.
ReplyDeleteSome online shops near my place opened the pre-order for SP08 priced at 2500 yen.
DeleteThere is also a P-Bandai set of Strike Freedom vs Destiny with Wing of light effect and higher price. Maybe that is the one with 4000 price tag?
Yes that is what I meant. Instead of including more optional weapons and parts per overpriced unit, Bandai has decided to milk its die-hard customers even more. Bandai, please please just give me a Full Armor ZZ vs. Doven Wolf for Christmas? Or a bunch of grunt units from MSV will also do...
DeleteI'm still hoping for an Ex-S vs Mk-V someday.. the red Ex-S from Ex03 is simply not enough..
DeleteI agree, Ex-S vs. Psycho MK-V is the other obvious choice for an SP. There are tons of other brilliant designs from Gundam Sentinel. They can turn the Xeku Zwei into another massive overpriced EX or CORE. The various Nero variants would be nice, too.
DeleteI'd bet my money on the next SP being some kind of Barbatos showdown (have no idea who or what its nemesis is). Sentinel seems highly unlikely. Also strange that ZZ isn't getting any love, this being the 30th anniversary and all. Maybe they will make a limited Beargguy in ZZ colours for Christmas...
DeleteWould you look at that, they announced the Xeku Zwei into a massive overpriced Universal Unit instead!
DeleteYou are probably right. Though I haven't really kept up with any Gundam series past the early 1990s so none of these new characters interest me. There are so many slam-dunks Bandai can score from Z/ZZ era designs. I'm sure there's a massive Converge fan base waiting for a Zaku III. Geymalk would be cool but not sure how the size/scale would work. An SP/EX/CORE consisting of Zeta Gundam Type 3A/3B/3C would also be an instant winner.
ReplyDeleteAnother 7-11 selection release for November: RX-78-2 (looks like the part 1 mold), Zeta Gundam with Hyper Mega Launcher, and Nu Gundam (fin funnel). Source: http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-2/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC7-11%E4%BE%BF%E5%88%A9%E5%BA%97-2016%E5%B9%B411%E6%9C%88%E6%8E%A8%E5%87%BA%E9%99%90%E5%AE%9A%E7%89%88%E5%8F%8A%E7%89%B9%E5%88%A5%E7%89%88gundam%E5%95%86%E5%93%81/
ReplyDeleteActually -- reading the fine print in Japanese, it appears the photos are not of the actual units themselves. The RX-78-2 will be a "7-11 Colors" while the Zeta and Nu will be in "Real Type Colors". So it won't be a reprint but rather a new paint job.
DeleteInteresting find, especially since I have no clue what a Real-Type Zeta or Nu would look like. Dangerously close to 7-11 colours I would imagine... :)
DeleteNu and Zeta Real Type Color are definitely non-canon but traditionally real type has meant a darker, more 'weathered' look. The RX-78-2 Real Type which came with the Zaku II Real Type in the Art of Gundam SP was really nice, if they can replicate that quality of paint job with the Zeta and Nu, I'd be very impressed...
DeleteMore product news: Barbatos Lupus will be in Converge #5, coming Winter 2016. See middle of page: http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-5/%E4%B8%8D%E6%96%B7%E6%9B%B4%E6%96%B0-2016%E5%B9%B48%E6%9C%8811%E6%97%A5-8%E6%9C%8814%E6%97%A5-gunpla-expo-world-tour-japan-2016-summer-%E6%9D%B1%E4%BA%AC%E6%B1%A0%E8%A2%8Bsunshine-city-bandai/
ReplyDeleteNew Mobile Suit Ensemble figure series announced! http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2016/08/bandai-gashapon-mobile-suit-ensemble-on.html Sculpts make them look very similar to the designs from the FW Converge designers' works except with plastics joints like the Gashapon NEXT figs and more interchangeable weaponry. Following other line traditions, they are doing more P-Bandai products.... the Full Armor Unicorn definitely resembles its Converge counterpart: http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2016/08/p-bandai-exclusive-mobile-suit-ensemble.html Eitherway, they look promising! Ideally I hope they are Shokugan products instead of Gashapon so we can expect decent paintjobs and no bent parts
ReplyDeleteOh boy... they do look very similar to the Converge dimensions don't they? Hard to make out the size on those things but I would wager they are considerably larger and made out of hard plastic? NX Edgestyle comes to mind. Price will probably not be pretty.
DeleteA lot of converge fans in my area are worried they might stop and replace Converge with the new Mobile Suit Ensemble, especially since they seem to be pumping out converges a bit too quickly, as if they are finishing like Assault Kingdom. Although as far as I know, Converge is still selling pretty decently, so it is not probable IMO (please correct me if I'm mistaken)
DeleteRumor: EX14 slated for December 2016. MSN-04II Nightingale, 3500 JPY. Converge #05 also due in December, no details except Barbatos Lupus.
ReplyDeleteConverge #05 announced: http://www.taghobby.com/category/9-0/9-1/ (photos middle of page)
ReplyDelete- Barbatos Lupus
- Hi-Nu
- Some sort of GM sniper (not familiar)
- Gundam Kyrios? (again, not familar)
- Original RGM-79 GM (again??)
- Byarlant
OK, I take it back, it appears to be a RGM-179 GM II from the Z/ZZ series, not the original RGM-79 GM. The second one is a similar mold, but a RGM-179 GM II Semi-Striker from Gundam Unicorn, it is equipped with a cool looking beam spear thing. Phew! Not as bad as I thought. But reissuing Hi-Nu (with no changes except a more colorful rifle) was a cheap shot, Bandai.
DeleteBetter shots, especially of the GM II Semi Striker and epic double beam spear here: http://hobby.dengeki.com/event/264674/
DeleteThe Hi-Nu seems to follow the MG ver. Ka style. Looks nice.
DeleteEzcited for Byarlant, although the shape looks a bit too deformed from the pictures
Great, thanks for the heads-up. Bit of a meh-set, isn't it? Nothing really grabs my attention but I appreciate that they keep filling the ranks of Celestial Being and the Titans. The GM II:s should serve well as conversion figures too. I already think about recolouring them into an A.E.U.G. GM II and the ol' RGM-79FP GM Striker respectively.
DeleteThat's right, it's good they are giving the Titans proper representation. Now all we really need are the Palace Athene, Messala, and Baund Doc. The grunts are pretty much complete except for the Action Zaku and Galbaldy. On the AEUG side, it would be good if we finally got the Methuss.
ReplyDeleteEarlier rumor confirmed: 7-11 Selection due in November. RX-78-2 in 7-11 colors, Nu and Zeta both in "Real Type Color". Not new designs; new paintjobs on old molds. RX-78-2 is the original Part 1 mold, Nu is the Part 3 funnel version, and Zeta is the Part 11 version. The 7-11 color is neat, the other two are somewhat mediocre; simply darker matte finish.
ReplyDeletehttp://hobby.dengeki.com/news/269973/
Crooks! Gundam The Origin IV Promotion Screening item -- RX-78-2 Origin Version Metallic Colors...
ReplyDeletehttp://hobby.dengeki.com/news/273396/
Ha ha ha, great, just what the collection needed...
ReplyDeleteEarlier rumor confirmed! EX14 Nightingale. Release in Feb 2017, not Dec 2016 as stated earlier. Somewhat disappointed -- the price is insanely high for a single unit, and it really doesn't look that impressive. Rather lacking in detail. They could have applied better paint jobs to all those thrusters for example (yellow insides like the MG kits).
ReplyDeleteAll these expensive releases are quickly getting boring. I realize it is fun to have some more spending room to develop new stuff but eventually it will just drive away customers.
DeleteI saw a teaser of Neo Zeong and a new regular set with Hambrabi, Heavy Arms, and a NEW MK-II re-release (new mold).
ReplyDeleteVery excited for the MK-II and Neo Zeong, not sure when it will be released though
Converge #6 and EX15 announced. Yes, Neo Zeong (yet another in the long line of overpriced oversized figures)...
Deletehttp://www.taghobby.com/?p=147000
http://www.taghobby.com/?p=147009
EX15 priced at 3500 JPY, which seems odd given that it's a huge figure (bigger than Neue Ziel) and Nightingale is also 3500 JPY.
Hamarabi a very welcome addition, as is the MK-II Titans new mold.
Let me guess, there will be a P-Bandai exclusive Psychoframe Ring set for the Neo Zeong soon
DeleteHa ha, I love reading the comments on this page. Regarding the new releases I think we all suspected that the Neo Zeong would show up one day, now that the size-barrier is thoroughly broken by the Stardust Memory mobile armors. Next year we'll see a Psyco Gundam and a Queen Mansa in metallic colours, they just need to recycle the drawings they did for Assault Kingdom and resize them a little... easy money.
DeleteEX16 through EX20: Big Zam, Shamblo, Alpha-Azieru, Apsalus, Psycho Gundam!
DeleteIn all seriousness, I'm quite sure they will do some P-Bandai option pack. Yes, psychoframe ring, and very likely something to make those four arms on its back usable.
The two remaining units are a bit unconventional. They are technically from the Zeta Gundam universe albeit non-canon (from a video game I believe). LRX-077 Sisquiede, Titans Colors and AEUG Colors. http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/LRX-077_Sisquiede
DeleteIf we're going non-canon I'd rather FW develop a few more MSV units. A Psycommu Zaku (yes, the one that looks like a Zeong) would be awesome.
I had never heard of the Sisquiede before but I really like the look of it. Still a bit unimaginative that there has to be an A.E.U.G. repaint... can't fault FW for that though. I was searching around for it in the Wing alternate timelines thinking it might be something like a Geminass.
DeleteSpeaking about Zakus isn't it weird that there are so few Zaku variations in Converge? A couple of High Mobility variants, Char's red one (in Lord knows how many variations) and the long gone green MS-06F.
As a fan of all things Zaku, I couldn't agree more. The possibilities are endless and I'm sure these signature units would have a strong fan base.
DeleteMSV: Psycommu Zaku, Zaku Desert Type, Zaku Cannon
Z: Action Zaku, Zaku Marine Type
ZZ: Zaku III, Desert Zaku, Zaku Mariner, EWAC Zack
0080: Zaku II Kai
0083: Zaku II F2
Even if FW were cheap and simply wanted to recycle the High Mobility mold there are many color variations to play with: Gabby Hazard, Robert Giliam, Uma Lightning, etc.
Crooks -- the Japanese on the pic of the MK-II suggests that the shoulder marking (01, 02, 03) is RANDOM. So hardcore collectors will have to buy many random units to get all three variants...
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty clever... and a bit evil. I did love the numbering practice in the 1/400 Gundam Collection series though, where it used to be very frequent. If there is anything I really want three figures of though, it has got to be the Hambrabi. The picture does suggest it has been given the same treatment as the Barzam and the Asshimar though, short and stubby.
DeleteThe Hambrabi does look a bit SD-like, you're right. But at least it reaffirms FW's commitment to the Titans line up. It looks like my dreams of a Baund Doc, Palace Athene, Messala might soon come true!
DeleteThe crookery continues! We all predicted correctly: P-Bandai Neo Zeong option set with psychoframe ring and four extra arms.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.taghobby.com/?p=148444
What we failed to predict was this:
http://www.taghobby.com/?p=148451
CORE Unicorn destroy mode (awake colors) armed with no less than three of those psychoframe shield/gatling gun widgets.
Come on Bandai, stop milking the UC anime. Just give me a few MSV Zaku variants...
￥2000 does seems a bit steep for a couple of extra arms. The CORE Unicorn doesn't look that bad though, and I was just saying how much I need another Unicorn in the collection. :)
DeleteI guess I am getting used to seeing these prices by now. Might be a Universal Unit effect, where they just keep adding zeroes to the prices...
I'm surprised they didn't announce a P-Bandai option set for the Nightingale with translucent funnel effects. They did this for the MG Nightingale and Sazabi...
DeleteHi -- does anyone know the difference between the Part 1 Hyaku Shiki and the reprint from Operation Revive? I am in the process of buying one from a collector but can't tell which it is. Usually the reprints are slightly different in color; for example the Operation Jaburo units are more 'metallic' compared with their original units. But I cannot find any discussion or pictures of the Hyaku Shiki online... Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThere appears to be a slight colour variation in the blue parts, and the original figure has an entirely different component bag (and contains more parts separation). Check the Operation Revive review, I have updated it with some more details:
Deletehttp://gundaniumgateway.blogspot.se/2014/04/gundam-converge-operation-revive.html
Saw another teaser of the Converge #01 Nu Gundam and Sazabi (the new molds) in metallic colors and a few tacky decals. Most likely another P-Bandai. The decals look a bit out of place IMO
ReplyDeleteYup, it is the latest CORE offering. Expensive too at ￥3200. Could well be the most useless Converge release of 2017. Well, at least until summer, come the Overseas Only "Pearl Color" versions or somesuch... :)
DeleteI know we're all accustomed to whining but I think this release might actually score top marks for being the most unwanted and overpriced set ever released, the RX-78-2 Origin metallic screening version probably taking second place.
DeleteIf you're patient and have access to Hong Kong street stores I bet these will drop to ~20 USD within half a year of release. A good number of retailers here are already complaining about having to sell Converge at a loss in the past year because of low demand, mostly driven by unwanted designs, exorbitant prices, and oversupply by Bandai. The silly overseas pearl/metallic stuff have all fallen to ~$100 HKD per set (~$13 USD) recently.
The funny thing is, imagine if they gave a bog standard ReZEL and a Jegan the metallic coat and slapped it up as a pricey CORE package. Fans would most likely laud this move and might even consider buying multiple sets. It is like the marketing head honchos are completely disconnected from what the fans want for their collections.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, but what you describe is symptomatic of marketing and product development in most corporates anyway!
DeleteSpeaking of your Jegan, imagine if they took the old Jegan mold and beefed it up to become a Proto Stark Jegan. That would sell like hotcakes even at outrageous CORE prices.
Alternatively maybe we are wrong, perhaps there are enough die-hard fans in the domestic Japanese market who will lap up whatever Bandai dishes out. As a seller, I can tell you the silly overseas metallic stuff is hugely popular in Japan, I have sold boxes of this stuff to folks in Japan who then resell on Amazon/Yahoo/Rakuten for 5000+ yen per set.
Stark Jegan, Jesta Cannon, and Rezel commander type (or defender type) will really make army builders happy.
DeleteThank you so much for this site and your wonderful reviews of these figures! I am a noob to the line and use your reviews and information all the time for purchasing research. I appreciate your honesty and attention to detail in particular!
ReplyDeleteI am holding om for a Zaku II re-releaze in the near future. It surprises me that they will re-release some figures five times but skip others. I am also hoping for G Gundam representation. Master, Shining, Burning (with burning hand this time), maybe Shadow, and of course a large Dark/Devil Gundam!
Again thank you and I look forward to what you have in store! :)
Oh wait, on further thinking they could make Dark Gundam a normal figure and Ultimate Gundam an EX size figure. I am not sure what fans would think of that, especially how Japan didn't seem as receptive to that series as much. Maybe just Master and Shining are good enough.
DeleteI also would be interested in more Wing Gundam figures. The few ones we got are very nice. With the Endless Waltz ones coming soon I hope this means more interest in more original Wing Gundam figures.
Agreed, still waiting for some Oz representation in Converge but honestly I have a feeling we will maybe get the five Colony Nations Gundams at best. Notice how the 00 figures seem to stop short with the Kyrios and from wave six Bandai turns their attention to Wing.
DeleteI've never gotten into anything past UC-era stuff, but I suppose Burning Gundam vs. Master Gundam would be a logical SP pair to hope for. I still think Ex-S Gundam vs. Gundam Mk-V would be superb, as would a Full Armor ZZ dueling something.
DeleteHello Sergeant Shokugan, thanks for all the great reviews and content! I was curious if you had seen the new FW SD Neo toys (http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2016/10/fw-sd-gundam-neo-release-info.html), not sure if they are gashapon or shokugan. Either way I was wandering if you are going to be reviewing these? I think they look pretty cool kind of a mix between converge and sd, plus they're by FW so quality should be decent. They also have the TR-6 in their first set! What are your thoughts on them?
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw them and what captured my attention is the two Marasai figures. I do have a few SD figures from here and there but I'm not really collecting, I think it will come down to how expensive they will be outside of Japan. Currently also looking at the new FW Mobile Suit Ensemble figures. They have pretty much same look as the Converge figures but are unfortunately slightly larger. Had they been size compatible I would have jumped in early. :)
DeleteHere is a link to the official page also:
http://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/gundam/sdneo/
Oh, wow. Great site, did you see the prototype Zeta and Ashimar! Also it looks like they will be shokugan not gashapon :D
DeleteThe EX03 Deep Striker will be re-released as a P-Bandai premium CORE figure with additional paint and katoki-style decals. Price is stated to start at 3024 Yen
ReplyDeletehttp://www.taghobby.com/archives/166372
Pure, vile, evil. But this sucker will still probably end up buying it. Sad.
DeleteIt actually looks good. The decals don't look to tacky, but still subtle enough. The coloring also looks great. Although this is only based on the promotional pictures..
DeleteI can feel my brain beginning to rationalize about this already. "Oh, thats convenient, now I can finally display the figure in both MS and MA mode."
DeleteHey guys -- I just got my hands on a bunch of original Bandai Converge factory molds! The grey-colored, un-painted prototype units that you see showcased at fairs and exhibitions months ahead of their scheduled release. I got these via someone with connections to folks on the Bandai factory floor or product development teams. I'm told that for every Converge release, there are very few prototype units made, and Bandai actually orders them to be destroyed once the final product is out, so "leaks" like this are incredibly difficult to come by! Samples here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162390694434
ReplyDeletejust got the new Hi-Nu Gundam from Converge #05. It looks really great and the backpack looks awesome. However, one thing bugs me very much. The left and right arms are misplaced, especially when you compare it to the MG Hi-Nu Ver.Ka instructions.
ReplyDeleteOther minor mistake I found is from the Zeta Plus A1 from the 15th series. It should not have the thrusters in the backpack binder, since the thrusters are added only for the C1 variant for space combat.
Yep, just received my set the other day as well, working on the photos now. All in all set is much better than I anticipated.
DeleteAnother EX release announced! EX16 will be Shamblo, the mobile armor featured in Unicorn. Why are all the EX release this year colored red so far? http://www.taghobby.com/archives/171869
ReplyDeleteConverge #07 announced!
ReplyDelete-Zeta Gundam (new mold)
-Hyaku Shiki (new mold)
-Deathscythe Gundam
-Qubeley (new mold, red and white colors)
-Gundam Mk.V
Man, four out of six units are re-issues (well, new designs). MK-V is much awaited and certainly most welcome. The others not so sure... Come on Bandai, give us a few exotic Zaku variants! Or something with lots of bells and whistles like a Jesta Cannon or Proto Stark Jegan.
DeleteAs to the EX Shamblo, I had totally called this once the Neue Ziel was released, predicting that they'll do Shamblo and Neo Zeong. Next up, Quin Mantha (to recycle designs from Assault Kingdom), Alpha Azieru, and Apsalus!
I have a feeling that ZZ gundam new mold will be for the next regular release. It is the only classic gundam without a new mold (not counting Mk-II in AEUG colors)
DeleteIt's also the something-something anniversary of ZZ (there's already a MG release). If Bandai's product development team were sensible, they'd do a re-issue of ZZ, paired up with a bulky white/blue/grey FAZZ from Gundam Sentinel. I would love the latter.
DeleteIf they release all of the MAs that you predict I will be one happy camper :D Also a re-sculpt of ZZ with a FAZZ would be killer in #8!
DeletePretty lackluster line-up although I am sure the figures will be great. I wonder if this also means they are canning the After Colony line without a Sandrock or Altron, it certainly would not surprise me.
DeleteI believe this is the first time we've had four units in a set from the same anime series, in this case, Zeta Gundam. Could have at least opted for a Methuss or a Nemo. A certain Taiwanese toy blog was gunning for a Messala or Palace Athene.
DeleteStrange...I don't hear anyone here whining about the recently announced Converge Selection "Real Type Color"...
ReplyDeletePerhaps because there are bigger fish to fry. :) But how on Earth did the Xeku Eins end up on that list? Really a nice surprise.
DeleteYes, that was very odd. EX/CORE Xeku Zwei, on the other hand, would be an instant winner. They already have the basic designs from Universal Unit...
DeleteConverge 5th Anniversary Book 2016, for all those interested: http://www.ebay.com/itm/162434356652
ReplyDeleteHow I can order all these
ReplyDeleteJapanese import items are not always easy to find. Search online sites like eBay or Japanese mailorder companies like amiami and HobbyLink. Toyshops in Southeast Asia can be helpful (try Sapan Lek if you are in Bangkok) or if you have the opportunity, go on a trip to Japan.
DeleteEbay is also a reliable source with decent amounts of sellers, Just make sure to avoid the overpriced ones.
DeleteYou can also visit various Japanese online shop domains (Mandarake is one example), but shipping might prove to be more annoying.
Been a while since a new review pops up. I can't wait to hear what you think of the Neo Zeong. I personally like it, but a lot of my friends are disappointed in some of its design choices (full plastic body, no complete Sinanju)
ReplyDeleteYeah, still waiting for my unit to arrive. Not really expecting much from it to be honest so I think I will be pleasantly surprised. Right now I have also been trying to source all the figures for wave six as well which is proving pretty tiresome as I have been forced to pick some up here and there.
ReplyDeleteSecret figures have returned (kind of).
ReplyDeleteRemember how happy we were when the Geara Doga figure includes 3 differemt headpieces?
Well, the newest Mk-II is supposed to have 3 different unit numbers shown in their left shoulder, but this time you only get 1 random number, no extra shoulder parts for the other numbers
Yes, the Mk-II has been a bit of a pain in the rear. It has taken me quite some time to find (reasonably priced) copies of each variant. Currently there are three units en route in three different packages... I only have the tail end of volume 6 in the hangar so far, so the review will be yesterday's news once it finally happens.
DeleteNo worries, even if the review takes a while to come up, it does not diminish the fun of reading your insights. The pictures you provide are also very nice since I don't collect all of them.
DeleteThere is a rumor that a White Base Converge is in the works. I saw the picture a while ago but I can't find the link anymore. It seems huge since the catapult deck can have the RX-78 standing on it
ReplyDeleteWell, I just saw the promo scan on the bandai candy portal. But if you say a RX-78 was in the catapult, then I shall sell a limb or crack some bank to prepare for this monster!
DeleteQuite a bit of Converge news today from the Bandai site.
ReplyDelete- Launch of "Converge Station" which will be a blog devoted to Converge news. The next update post will be May 19.
- Announcement of additional units from the Gundam Sentinel series. Two more units as part of the standard "retail" lineup (#/sharpe series, maybe #08) due in Oct 2017, one more EX towards year end.
- A silhouette of a mystery unit, doesn't say if it's Converge #08 or what.
Thoughts?
- The silhouette is clearly God Gundam. See http://i65.tinypic.com/5bv11v.jpg where I've enhanced the image. But no Devil Gundam to duel it?
- More Sentinel units is good news...not sure what the two #08 units might be, but I'm guessing the Xeku Zwei or EX-S Gundam have a good chance of making that EX, there are not many other "celebrity" units from the series. As to the two grunts, a FAZZ might be interesting but some Nero variants would be better.
Yep, I just saw the blog myself, it is a good thing that Bandai is willing to launch a Converge blog as far as keeping the figure line alive. As for two Sentinel figures popping up in October it could either be a double pack (think SP) or two figures in the standard figure line. If it is the latter, I wouldn't expect anything more thrilling than a couple of colour variations of the same figure. Nero sounds too good to be true, my money would be on a [resculpted] Zeta Plus A1 and C1 or something like that.
DeleteNero, Nero Trainer, EWAC Nero! (yeah right...) More like, as you say, more Zeta Plus color variations or a cheap shot like taking the Gundam MK-V and painting it white for the Amuro Ray custom.
DeleteBased on the link, there will be 2 regular Sentinel figure, and 1 EX to be released.
DeleteHere's hoping for a Xeku Zwei or a FAZZ for the EX. A Z'odiack might be too unrealistic because its not too popular.
Sergeant Shokugan: I guess we were both too optimistic. I wanted Neros, you said Zeta Pluses with different coloring schemes. All we got was two identical Zeta Pluses with different guns! What the heck? Bandai what are you thinking?????
DeleteConverge EX17 announced! Its the humongous Psycho Gundam! It looks to be at least twice as tall as a regular figure. The new upcoming Zeta reaches just a bit above the front skirt armor. Also able to transform to mobile armor mode
ReplyDeleteMore big announcement today!
ReplyDelete-Gundam Mk-II in AEUG Colors for CORE. Includes G-Defenser parts for Super Gundam
-New regular release announced!
-ANOTHER RX-78
-ANOTHER Unicorn
-2 Zeta Plus (Type C with and Type A), both in gray colors
-2 Gelgoogs (Char color and gray color)
-God Gundam
Great...just what we needed. More overpriced reprints. Come on, Bandai, listen to your fans. Please. It seems much of the creative energy has gone over to FW SD Gundam NEO. Their latest set has a RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam...now that's something you don't see every day! This is what Converge used to be, offering a chance to pick up some obscure units.
Deleteyeah, we thought the previous set was bad with 4 reprints, but now all except 1 unit is a reprint..
DeleteT be fair, these new units look great and comes with comprehensive equipments
These were the exact two Zetas I had in mind. Seeing as they featured in Universal Unit 2 this puts the Xeku Zwei as a rather low odds candidate for the remaining Sentinel Converge entry. Anyone want to bet if the A1/C1 figures will be handled in the same fashion as the Titans Unit 01/02/03 or as individually numbered figures? Stay tuned also for an Alpha Azieru, it can't be far away now (followed by a CORE metallic version six months later).
DeleteFrankly it is hard to muster much interest for what is going on in Converge lately. I don't think it is healthy that Bandai are running so many concurrent figure series if all they are going to do is changing the proportions of the same old molds before shipping the drawings to the factory.
I also think that the SD NEO remark above is highly relevant and the new Senshi Forte SD line is also proof of some inspired creative work. (It will be appearing on the site once I find the time to do it). Still, after two sets of regular Gashapons they just announced two EX figures, the Penelope and the Psycho Gundam. It just all goes round and round.
All the creative resources are definitely going to NEO. Just look at the newest set. RX-78-6 Mudrock was an awesome off-the-beaten-path choice. Baund Doc another wacky signature Titans design. We Converge suckers are just bankrolling these other product developments at Bandai. Coming your way soon: Quin Mantha (even more likely than Alpha Azieru), Apsalus, Big Zam, etc. All CORE at 5000 yen each. I actually don't mind the Psycho Gundam, and it would pair very well with a Psycho Gundam MK-II...
DeleteWhat is the situation on the ground in HK these days? I get the impression that less of the local merchants offer Converge figures online. Is supply drying up locally as well?
DeleteOh, and you're right regarding Queen Mansa of course, I keep mixing it up with the Azieru. With the basic design already implemented in Assault Kingdom it seems due for reuse in Converge, just like the Neo Zeong and Psycho Gundam before it... Have to say though that the Converge take on the Psycho looks promising, not too oversized and it has a nice Converge look to it as well.
Funny you ask. Many HK retailers have essentially stopped re-stocking Converge starting a year or so ago. Stuff simply isn't selling, partly because of the much higher prices for EX/CORE/PB/etc (the local fan base simply isn't willing to pay those figures for small PVC toys) but also because, according to some stores, Bandai has been flooding the market with supply, so stores are unable to make much profit. One store gave the examples of classic sets like SP01 and Operation Jaburo...reason they continue to be worth so much and remain sought after is because they were produced in very limited numbers. Interest has certainly waned...quite often prices tank a few months after release as retailers try to get rid of their stock. Last month, the EX Gundam Thunderbolt dipped to ~$17 USD just a few months after coming out. Operation Revive Asia was a total flop, stores were selling it as low as ~$15 per set. I'm personally waiting for the prices to tank on the Nightingale so I can get one. Virtually nobody in HK imported the recent PB CORE Nu + Sazabi.
DeleteBy the way...the God Gundam will have optional accessories, including the "God Finger" claw weapons and the halo ring thing on its back. https://cdn-ak.f.st-hatena.com/images/fotolife/c/candywrite/20170519/20170519084937.jpg I highly doubt these are part of the retail Converge package and will most likely be part of some PB option set.
DeleteThanks a lot for the insight, it is really interesting to read Converge gossip like this. This page has some of the best content on the blog hidden away in the comments. I wonder if it would be a good idea to create weekly or so anchor posts or something for discussions to be more visible on the blog. Input appreciated.
DeleteMy main beef with this set is that they are not finishing off the Wing EW figures. How on earth can they justify doing 3 out of 5 from a show focused so clearly on 5 suites! It literally boggles the mind D:
DeleteNot gunna lie, glad I jumped on the FW SD Neo train early. Seeing a Kampfer = drooling.
As for your comment on the comments Sergeant, that is so spot on. I have learned so much from reading through these and talking with you, Frank, and other commentors. I might be a bit biased but I really feel that having more active readers contribute to the site, through something like anchor posts from different countries, would be really interesting, informative and fun. But hey that's just me!
Although I understand the frustration, this is a opportunity for those who may be starting now with the Converge series, or even for those who didn't liked the look of the previous versions (me, for instance). But to embark on the same train, I'm sad that Bandai is delaying the conclusion of the Wing EW and 00 series (I'm dying for a Virtue/Nadleeh set), and we could see more AoZ units. They're crazy stuff!
DeleteLastly, I thank you so much for all the discussion; especially 'cause it's difficult to get Gundam stuff in Brazil, so all of the ideas, gossips and analysis help me a lot!
While this new set initially disappointed me I realized that I will probably end up buying more from this set than any previous set.
DeleteI have held off on Unicorn Converge since every single release of it has been some over priced EX so now I can buy 2 and paint the green frame. Hearing that the God Gundam will come with all those extras I will buy 2 of those and make one gold. Finally I really wanted the Zeta plus in Amuro colors but just like with the Unicorn the EX version wasn't worth it so instead I will end up getting both A and C versions and just paint the A.
Oh whoa, I want that Shining Gundam even more now! Really hope that means Master Gundam is coming in the future.
DeleteAnyone know a reliable place to buy sets or individual figures online?
@H H: You'll find half a dozen or so regular sellers on eBay and after a while you will start to recognize which ones deal in full sets and/or singles. I've never had any issues with figures bought from Japan or Hong Kong myself, although it pays to shop around. Best mailorder for picking up full sets of new Shokugan? I'd say amiami.com.
DeleteSarge/GKassiday -- completely agree that there's a wealth of knowledge and experiences here that ought to be more broadly shared. An English-language blog to rival the recent Converge Station. To be honest I have yet to find a Japanese Converge blog that goes into as much scrutiny over individual units' construction, comparisons, commentary on trends, etc. Most are simply hobbyists taking macro shots of their toys in dioramas and such, with little in the way of commentary.
ReplyDeleteNot sure how you'd begin though. Problem is even writing a simple review is quite time consuming and I'm guessing most of us here have full time jobs. (no, selling Converge on eBay is not my day job) For a long time I had considered writing a review of the RX-78-2 Origin grey factory prototype mould that got some months ago and passing it to you but just never got the time...
There's an update in Bandai's White Base Converge page!
ReplyDeleteUnit size is estimated to be 36cm x 33cm, and able to load up to 3 regular sized units in each hangar.
Should be released in 2018, so start saving up if you plan to get this monster
That White Base.
DeletePerfect Grade priced Converge?
From Taiwan and Japanese sources:
Delete- Release in 2018 Q1
- Can fit six Converge units
- 36cm x 33cm x 16cm
There is a separate announcement about White Base Color Image Ver. which is simply a promotional poster.
Limited to 150 pieces; must "apply" from May through October 2017, need to accumulate 3000 points to be eligible for applying. Points can be racked up by purchasing recent and upcoming Converge units. For example a Psycho Gundam already gets you 3000 points but whereas the standard #/sharp sets only get 500.
i'm planning to go to Hong Kong for the end of this month. any recommendation for where i can buy the converge figure there?
ReplyDeleteHi! I had the exact same question almost a year ago here! I had some amazing answers before, and I think you can find it here by typing "22 July 2016" in ctrl+F
DeleteOkay thanks a lot :D
DeleteWilliam, please see my earlier post(s) about In's Point, Sino Center, and Richmond Arcade. Converge has definitely been waning in popularity in Hong Kong due to the increased prices of EX/SP/CORE/etc so far fewer places have these in stock compared with when I had written the earlier notes. Many shops do Converge, but only on a pre-order basis so the stock will unlikely make it on to store shelves. I can help you locate specific units or sets if you so require.
DeleteSaw a teaser for a new Ex-S Gundam! The mold is different from the ones seen in EX03, and he comes with the detachable fuel tank, also has 3 different hands to pose with the gun (holding like the regular S gundam, EX03, and the iconic floating piano pose)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's looking very good! And I'm glad they'll include the option parts for holding the rifle like the HG/MG kits (the floating piano :D).
DeleteAnd by the end of the post, it's said something like "other big ships are being planned". Maybe something other than the White Base?
Here it is: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/199149
DeleteI guess those of us who hoped for an EX Xeku Zwei will be disappointed.
Did anyone catch the last sentence on http://bandaicandy.hateblo.jp/entry/2017/06/09/173000
Deleteまた…更なる大型機体も企画進行中ですので、次回の情報も御期待ください！
It says EVEN LARGER UNITS are being developed, so stay tuned. Oh boy...
The blurry teaser image kinda look like the Devil Gundam for me, but I'm just guessing
DeleteI tried photoshopping it, couldn't get anything. But, given that it was prefaced by the "even larger units" comment I was thinking something much, much bigger. But, Devil Gundam might make sense. Where else would they include the God Finger and "ring" accessories? It'd have to be part of some option pack.
DeleteAnyone have experience with selling extra Converge?
ReplyDeleteBandai's US distributor doesn't seem to be bringing Converge over here anymore so now if I want to continue I either have to pay inflated ebay prices or buy the sets and sell the rest.
Which units/sets are you looking for?
DeleteCurrently just the new stuff (the last Converge released as singles in the US was Converge 05), like #06-08. But I don't even really want every figure in each set.
DeleteSame here. In the beginning the prices were quite reasonable, but now it's getting harder and harder. Besides the #06-08, I was also trying to get the Nightingale and Neue Ziel.
ReplyDeleteIts been a while since I got a new converge figure, but I finally received the 4 units I want from the #07 series!
ReplyDeleteI like the reprinted figures, although I felt that the older SP04 Qubeley is superior to the new ones.
Also, 3 out of 4 of my figures had some minor but noticeable defects on the paints (missed colors, scratches, chipped paint, etc). I hope I am just unlucky, and its not a common issue with the #07 release. Please tell me if any of you have similar problems.
It's been fine for me, the only issue I have is that the Zeta Gundam's arm pegs are really short so the arms can fall off very easily.
DeleteThat and of course trying to sell off the extras.
Ah yeah, my Zeta's left arm (the one with the shield) also has problem staying on because the pegs are too small. I dabbed a thin layer of paint on it to secure it better.
DeleteAnother example of Bandai's creative juices, unfortunately spent on Ensemble and no longer Converge:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.taghobby.com/archives/211507
Gedlav from MS Victory Gundam. Pretty thoughtful. Perfect example of a lesser-known, under-represented grunt unit. Plenty of other cockroach-eyed Zanscare villains from Victory Gundam that would make excellent non-EX/SP/CORE Converge pieces.
NOOOO....make it stop.... another film screening exclusive: Acguy Metallic Ver from Gundam Thunderbolt movie. For a whopping 4000 yen. For that price they could have at least created a new mold, based on the Acguy "reboot" seen in the Thunderbolt films, equipped with all sorts of goodies, I especially liked the version armed with a rocket launcher arm.
ReplyDeleteThe Acguy is an old Converge figure, I guess this means it will get no fancy black base with movie title printed on it?
DeleteHere it is http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/431644/
ReplyDeleteConverge EX19 announced! Its the gigantic Devil / Dark Gundam!
ReplyDeleteThere's also a converge core of a solid gold-colored God / Shining Gundam, most likely will be sold as another EX and core premium set.
Its starting to become a trend lately (Unicorn with Neo Zeong, Mk-II with Psycho Gundam, and now Shining and Dark Gundam)
Master Asia Gundam and Shining Gundam: http://bandaicandy.hateblo.jp/entry/2017/08/22/190000 (bottom)
ReplyDeleteGuess they're really going after the G Gundam series...which to my understanding is one of the least popular series in the franchise?
Yeah, looks like they're really going after it. Personaly, I don't know much about this series, some units look quite nice. I hope they also keep with the 00 series. It would be awesome to get a Virtue/Seravee SP/EX release!
DeleteI wouldn't worry about it. God/Shining Gundam and Master Gundam are released in most figure series (and card games), normally followed by the Devil Gundam or that horrible robotic horse but that's pretty much it. FW won't be sinking a lot of development money into G Gundam, they'll be back doing Unicorn and RX-78 colour variations again before long.
DeleteI predict an EX/SP/CORE Quin Mantha pretty soon. It's appeared in Assault Kingdom already and Converge seems to be favoring these 'big' units. It's also showing up in Gashapon Forte soon: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/214559
DeletePretty excited for all the G-Gundam stuff coming our way! I watched the anime from rented VHS tapes as a kid and have an unnecessary love/nostalgia for it. All of this will probably come out next year to coincide with the Blu-ray release from Right Stuff ( http://www.animenewsnetwork.cc/news/2017-08-12/right-stuf-details-g-gundam-gundam-wing-anime-releases/.120051 ).
DeleteI also can't image them doing all this and not including the Noble Gundam aka Hot Girl Gundam. However with the fact that they still haven't finished the Wing EW figures (Sandrock and Altron) who really knows.
Next regular lineup announced!
ReplyDelete-ZZ Gundam (Looks amazing)
-Wing Gundam (I dont know which version this is)
-Char's Zaku II (with the zaku machine gun)
-Zaku II
-Master Gundam
-Master Gundam (Gold Colored)
-and another one unit I am not familiar with
The other one is called the R-Jarja and the Wing is the Wing Zero TV version.
DeleteOverall pretty solid list for me except for anther Char Zaku, but I guess that to match Octobers RX78-2.
The only thing I am really stoked for here is the R-Jarja. Of course the green Zaku II will also be useful for many collectors. The product page says you can switch between bazooka and machine gun armament on the Zakus. I hope this means both weapons will be included in each box and not become some hidden variations. Would have been even better if there was a commander type helmet for the green unit as well.
DeleteBut... another Wing Gundam? Really? At least after this one we'll have all the four variants on the line-up so perhaps we can see something more original next time. How about Epyon for example? (Dang, I forgot the Neo Bird Mode version. Maybe it will show up as a really expensive parts-swapping EX figure). :)
While I like most of us are pretty tired of Zaku II rehashes I did notice that this sculpt is pretty different. Here is a quick comparison image. https://imgur.com/a/s6xhS Unfortunately the new sculpt looks more clunky and retro to me which is a turn off IMO. I am really liking the more angular aggressive sculpts that the new Converge are going for and this seems to be a back step. That being said I am stoked for the R Jaja and the two Master Gundams. Seeing the new Wing Gundam just makes me that much more anxious that they will never finish Sandrock and Altron :'(
DeleteI think the green zaku will be well-received, given how expensive and hard to find the original Part 2 figure has become. Not sure about Char's custom however, that was just released last year in #02. And besides...if they had wanted to go with the ZZ theme, why not release a pair of green and grey Zaku IIIs? I think everyone would go crazy for those.
DeleteTo be nitpicky -- per Bandai's description this is technically the Enhanced ZZ Gundam, so it's technically not a mere re-sculpt of Part 12 ZZ Gundam. Visually both should be near-identical except for some differences in backpack weaponry and armor coating.
DeleteJust saw a teaser of Queen Mansa and Full Armor ZZ on Facebook. Most likely for the converge line. Would appreciate if anyone can confirm or add any more info on these
ReplyDeleteYa it was a shadowy teaser image on their official blog here http://bandaicandy.hateblo.jp/entry/2017/09/28/120000 . Not gunna lie we all saw this coming with the huge EXs they have been pumping out. fphsiu has been calling this for years.
DeleteConfirmed as EX20 Queen Mansa and EX21 FAZZ!
DeleteWhile I can't really fault these two figures I am really suffering from EX-fatigue by now. It doesn't help that they were recently released as Assault Kingdom figures (and probably soon as EX Gashapon figures as well) either. Expect the Full Armor ZZ figure to appear in FAZZ-colours in the P-Bandai line next... :)
DeleteBandai, I appreciate the renewed focus on the ZZ line-up, but how about some neglected Neo Zeon grunts? Zssa, Gaza C/D, Dreissen, Doven Wolf, Zaku III? But no...I bet you're planning an oversized Psycho Gundam MK-II EX/SP/CORE instead.
DeleteDecember 2017 Converge Selection Limited Color: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/228675
ReplyDeleteThose are probably not the actual photos but just indications of which units are involved. Similar scans were first shown ahead of the 7-11 Selection last year. Not sure what "Limited Color" means...not Real Type Color this time. Fairly uneventful line-up except for the Gouf Custom which has always been one of Bandai's best selling units. If they bundle the gatling shield together with the regular version...
The Gouf Custom has to be one of thr best designed Converge units of all time in my book.
DeleteThe proportions are just perfect, and it looks striking even compared to the newer ones.
I'm glad that it is getting a re-release at least.
Here's an order form (or something to that effect) regarding the Converge Selection Limited Color that distributors have been passing around: https://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/3353277541/TB2Vew7jrsTMeJjSsziXXcdwXXa_!!3353277541.jpg
DeleteMYSTERY SOLVED. If you read the last sentence in the Japanese blurb at the very top, it says (loose translation) "metallic color gives a weighty and luxurious feel". Not sure I like a shiny blue Gouf...
DeleteAgree with you completely. Having been selling Converge online for the past few years, I can tell you that the Gouf Custom has been my best selling unit (by a wide margin). So the re-release kind of sucks for me, as I've been stockpiling Part 9 Goufs for resale! Very anxious to know what "Limited Color" is, and whether they will bundle the SP/gatling shield accessories with the unit.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/gundam/converge/selection02/
DeleteBased on the pitures here, they might be bundling the shield unit and the sword together
For all you forlorn Gundam 00 fans out there it looks like they are finally finishing the team with Gundam Virtue. There was a teaser image for it in today's blogpost here http://bandaicandy.hateblo.jp/entry/2017/10/10/173000
ReplyDeleteThe more interesting bit is actually the blog post accompanying the photo...it says that more information regarding the unit will be coming later in October. Now, Gundam Virtue doesn't seem like worthy of SP/EX/CORE, it's more likely part of a standard retail release. But #09 was announced less than a month ago. Will they release another wave so soon?
DeleteGood question. While Virtue alone doesn't seem SP, EX, or CORE worthy I could see them doing a special set of all four Gundam Meister suits as an EX or SP.
DeleteAnd while we're guessing, here's my contribution. :)
Delete2018-Q2: SP Virtue/Nadleeh ¥2800
2018-Q3: CORE Exia + Dynames (Trans-Am) ¥4500
2018-Q4: Ptolemaios ¥22500
And of course.
Delete2018-Q4: Psycho Gundam Mk.II ¥3200
2019-Q1: SCVA-76 Nahel Argama ¥28000
I can only guess a CORE version of the Full Armor ZZ as the Sentinel version - FAZZ. They only need to change the color and the head after all
DeleteJust announced a new [Limited Color] set, looks just like the Real Type Color set from earlier this year. Recasts of old scults with slight color variations. Here's the link http://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/gundam/converge/selection02/ . Thoughts? I know Frank wont be too happy to see that Gouf Custom.
ReplyDeleteTell me about it. I was in Japan last month and picked up a few dozen Goufs (surprisingly) on-the-cheap in Akihabara. Not sure how I'll sell them now. Maybe the Japanese guys knew in advance... That said, "metallic" versions and re-issues have never been received all that well in the past, I personally think they're outright silly, just like the translucent versions.
DeleteYa all of these very minor color variations are lost on me. I could possibly understand a full color repaint like the 711 RX-78-2 from last year but just slightly darker colors is such an obvious money grab. The only ones from this set even relatively different enough are the Wing and X as they at least have gold and that really strange blue to set them apart. Super disappointed they keep doing these. Sorry to hear about your recent Gouf purchase hopefully they didn't intentionally deceive you. But I'm willing to bet they will still sell on ebay as the classic figures are being sought by collectors who will want both the new and old, I'd guess.
DeletePre-orders for the gigantic white base has shown up on my local hobby shop. Price range is within 19,000 to 20,000 yen. Might want to reserve soon since it doesn't seem to be a commonly available item. I personally will skip it.
ReplyDeleteOuch that is a hefty price to pay! I have personally put all my money on winning one of the 150 real color ones (fingers crossed). Actually paying for the White Base is a little too rich for my blood.
DeleteI haven't really been keeping abreast of the White Base developments but some stores here in HK have started taking pre-orders for March 2018 delivery. Strangely enough there seem to be two sets of prices floating around: $1100 HKD for a "Asia" version and $1380 for a local retail version. I wasn't aware there were different versions, and with such a big price differential...and with the "Asia" one selling for much lower than Bandai MSRP.
DeleteAs far as I know, there is a limited version with clear parts for the hangar, which is part of a point collecting campaign a few months ago. Maybe that is the other version?
DeleteOh boy...Unicorn Gundam Metallic Ver: http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/470913/ using the #08 sculpt (destroy mode) available only at Gundam Cafe. So now we have EX/SP/CORE/GFT/movie and also Gundam Cafe overpriced specials. More pics here: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/232441
ReplyDeleteBandai you just could not resist: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/232441
ReplyDeleteUnicorn Gundam Destroy Mode (#08 sculpt) Metallic Ver, Gundam Cafe Special.
Ha ha, thanks for the info. I guess the main question is if WE can resist it. :)
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