To commemorate three decades of After War Gundam X, Bandai announced the relaunch of four classic models from its High Grade line at 1/100 scale. The Gundam X, X Divider, Airmaster, and Leopard kits will feature a finish that simulates the cel-shaded animation style of the series. They will be available for pre-order on Premium Bandai, with arrival in stores in September 2026 and a price close to $14 per unit.
Details on the Finish and Production of the Models 🎨
These relaunches retain the original engineering of the late 90s HG 1/100 kits, but incorporate a new paint treatment. The cell-shaded technique applies shading and black lines to the plastic to emulate the flat look of traditional animation, without the modeler needing to do that work. Production is limited to a specific run under the Premium Bandai brand, which explains the estimated delivery timeline for 2026.
Post-Apocalyptic Patience: Your Gundam Will Arrive in 2026 ⏳
It seems the post-war reconstruction from the series was taken seriously. Bandai asks us to wait more than two years for these kits, a timeline that would seem long even to the citizens of the After War. It's a curious strategy: announcing a product to celebrate an anniversary when that anniversary will technically have already passed. At least the low price allows you to start saving now.