Holy crap, this is utterly amazing! Bandai's giving Gunpla lovers all over the world a huge Huge HUGE treat! Here are some of my favourite highlights of the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2009:

[00] 1/144 HG Cherudim, Arios, Seravee Final Battle Equipped Ver.
- Basically, you get the same kits as the regular versions, but with the equipment they had during the final episodes of Gundam 00. Awesoem stuff, but the only one I feel like getting is the Arios. Leanient about the Seravee, Cherudim I'll pass on. Regular versions are gonna be much more preferable for me. 1,890 yen each.

[00] 1/144 XN Raiser
A prize item for Hobby Japan October. It's an MSV add-on to the 00 Raiser. I'd actually love to get this. Since it's limited, though, it oughta be really expensive. 1,290 yen.

[00] 1/144 HG Reborns Cannon/Gundam
Oh man, sweet suit. I want this one so badly. Can transform between Cannon and Gundam mode. Very nicely detailed, and is rather small, surprisingly. September Release, price TBA.

[00] 1/144 HG Exia RepairII
I've been wanting this one solely for the clear parts for the sword. Makes an awesome display piece when posed with the HG O Gundam Type A.C.D.

[00] 1/144 HG Susanoo
I always liked Graham Aker. This one's a must get, I love this design so much.

[00] 1/144 HG Gadess
"I love you. I trust you. Hikari demo yami demo..."
Anew's unit. Not particularly interested, since I do prefer the Garazzo. This one has to have a cool gimmick for me to want it.

[UC] 1/144 HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam New Ver.
A 2009 redesign of the famous White Devil. Made to look like the giant 1/1 scale Gundam build for the 30th anniversary. A must get, as it actually looks pretty awesome. Comes with all the thing sthe RX-78-2 was famous for.

[BB] BB Senshi Sangokuden Koumei Nu Gundam
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, eh? I've never really liked the line, but I think this one outdid itself. Basically the SD Nu/Hi-Nu Gundam with Samurai armour that transforms into a freaking DRAGON. HOW WICKED IS THAT?! 1260 yen. There's also hints at BB Senshi Sangokuden versions of the Nobel Gundam and God Gundam. Cool stuff.

[BB] BB Senshi O Gundam, Exia RepairII
This looks fun. Exia comes with all the parts of the regular Exia, plus a fighter to store them. The O Gundam has the awesome GN Wings of Light effect part. Oh, Bandai, you spoil me silly. 840 yen each.

[UC] 1/144 HG Gundam Unicorn, 1/144 HG Kshatriya
I guess they're preparing for the launch of Gundam UC anime.

[KR] S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Den-O Vega Form, Kamen Rider Gaoh, Kamen Rider Decade, Kamen Rider DiEnd
I'm interested in these 'cause of the utterly jaw-dropping quality the S.H. Figuarts line has. I do prefer S.I.C., though, and I would prefer an S.I.C. Decade.

Oh and last but not least...

1/100 MASTER GRADE GUNDAM EXIA

Oh yes. For sure this is a must-get for me. Yes. Yes, indeed. The detail on the Exia is utterly amazing. Exia is the one suit in 00 that deserves the MG treatment. The regular version will be pretty normal, but there will be a special release included as well. This "Ignition Mode" will have chrome plated parts for the sword and will also have a cape, head, and cockpit part to replicate the Exia in its first Repair mode a la Ep 1 of Season 2. The Ignition version also has sparkly clear bits for the GN cables on its shoulders, forearms, and thighs. The highly detailed GN Drive will feature usage of the LEDs made famous with the 1/100 00 Gundam. Awesome stuff. Furthermore, there is a particle storage tank included to attach to the GN Drive socket when displaying the GN Drive outside the kit with the little stand included. That's for the Ignition mode, too. Regular mode is 3,990 yen, Ignition Mode is 6,875 yen. However, the first batch of the Ignition mode will be released at 5,250 yen, what a treat!


Gorgeous stuff, yess.