SD Revival Part 2 : Gundam Superior Define

A couple of weeks ago we saw the introduction of a new capsule toy series in the cherished super deformed format called Capsule Index. The first wave is a 4-figure set of pre-painted figurines in a size that appears to be roughly similar to the Senshi Forte height but with the twist of them being in static poses (separate post here). I'm looking forward to their introduction and just hope it won't be too difficult to find them.

Well, Bandai's Shokugan division doesn't want to miss out on the fun and have decided to launch a super-deformed series of their own, with the catchy twist "Superior Define" to the name. However, their idea about how things should be done is completely different.


At first glance this looks like an offspring from the Gundam Artifact mini-model kit line. The announcement features no photographs showing how the figures will be delivered but I guess they will come on single colour-sprues in yellow-beige colour similar to the Artifact line (perhaps there will be a hidden secondary colour variation as well). I presume the figures will have to be built and they look to follow the same design philosophy as Capsule Index in that they will come in static poses, perhaps offering some limited amount of articulation.

The first set features the following mobile suits:

1. XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero (Endless Waltz)
2. Musha Seita Gundam Kirinji Special Edition
3. GF13-017NJII God Gundam
4. RX-124 Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort]
5. MSM-03C Hygogg

As an aside, I find it interesting that a Hyper Mode God Gundam is up for release August in the Mobile Suit Ensemble line but there it goes under the PC alternate name "Burning Gundam"...)


To further aggravate consumers the figures will be released together with a set of twelve different metallic stickers in a style that somewhat resembles the old SD trading card game format. It is not immediately clear how these will be packaged together, presumably each figure will come with a single random sticker. 5 figures and 12 cards is a weird ratio however, I think it lends further proof to the theory that each figure will come in two colour forms (let's say a solid and a translucent colour variant for example) and perhaps the set will also include a secret sixth figure?

I think I will be sticking to Capsule Index myself thank you very much but I would consider picking up the stickers on the secondary market if they will be traded there separately. Superior Define will hit the stores in August and each figure has an MSRP of 500 yen (550 incl. VAT).