Gunpla Expo 2020 just kicked off on November 12th in Tokyo and this year they are celebrating 40 years of Gunpla. The event will run through the 15th of November.
In addition to announcing details about their upcoming anime projects, such as Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, and having events, such as talks with special guests, they are revealing new Gunpla kits; Many of which are expected to come out in 2021. Check out all of the new kits announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020 below!
High Grade Gunpla Kits Revealed at Gunpla Expo Toyko
HG 1/144 Nightingale
Release date: Summer 2021
Price: TBA
Description: From the novel Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack – Beltorchika’s Children, comes a new HG 1/44 kit of the Nightingale. It features new gimmicks that have yet to been seen in an HG kit before.
HGUC 1/144 RX-105 Xi Gundam
Release date: April 2021
Price: 6,600 yen
Description: In celebration of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, which is releasing next year in Japan on May 7th, an HGUC 1/44 kit of the RX-105 Xi Gundam was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020.
Preorder links: USA Gundam Store
HG 1/144 Dagger L
Release date: Spring 2021
Price: TBA
Description: A HG 1/144 kit of the Dagger L from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny is expected to release in the Spring of 2021. The backpack is equipped with the Striker Pack system.
HG 1/144 Gundam Deathscythe
Release date: Spring 2021
Price: TBA
Description: A HG 1/144 kit of Deathscythe from New Mobile Report Gundam Wing was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020. It is expected to release in the Spring of 2021.
HG 1/144 Gundam Gremory
Release date: Summer 2021
Price: TBA
Description: From Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Gekko, a side story of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, comes a new HG 1/144 kit of the Gundam Gremory.
HG 1/144 Zaku II
Release date: TBA, 2021
Price: TBA
Description: From Mobile Suit Gundam comes a new HG 1/144 kit of the Zaku II, which according to Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020’s site, is being converted to HG with more sophisticated proportions.
HG 1/144 Pale Rider Cavalry
Release date: TBA
Price: TBA
Description: From the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, comes a new HG 1/144 kit of the Pale Rider Cavalry. The Composite Weapon “Shekinah” is included and has been reproduced with new modeling. This kit will be available for purchase on Premium Bandai.
Real Grades
RG 1/144 Hi-ν Gundam
Release date: Summer 2021
Price: TBA
Description: A RG 1/44 kit of the Hi-ν Gundam from the novel Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack – Beltorchika’s Children was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020.
RG 1/144 Wing Gundam
Release date: Spring 2021
Price: TBA
Description: A RG 1/44 kit of the Wing Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020. The wing has a movable gimmick that is unique to RG kits.
Master Grade Gunpla Kits Revealed at Gunpla Expo Toyko
MG 1/100 Gundam Virtue
Release date: TBA, 2021
Price: TBA
Description: It was announced at Gunpla Expo 2020 that the GN-005 Gundam Virtue from Mobile Suit Gundam 00 piloted by Tieria is getting a MG kit. It joins Exia, Dynames, and Kyrios, who’s MG kits are already available for purchase or preorder.
MG 1/100 Gundam Mk-V
Release date: TBA
Price: TBA
Description: The first MG kit of the Gundam Mk-V was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020. According to their site, the details and coloring of the entire body are reproduced with completely new modeling. This kit is going to be exclusively released on Premium Bandai.
MG 1/100 Mobile GINN
Release date: Spring 2021
Price: TBA
Description: From Mobile Suit Gundam Seed comes an MG 1/100 kit of the Mobile GINN. According to their site, the inner frame used for this kit is the same as the ZAFT frame used in the MG Gunner Zaku Warrior kit.
MG 1/100 Dom
Release date: TBA
Price: TBA
Description: An MG 1/100 Dom kit was announced at Gunpla Expo Toyko 2020. According to their site, the inner frame and external parts from the existing MG kit have been updated and improved upon with the latest specifications.
MG 1/100 Rick Dom
Release date: TBA
Price: TBA
Description: An MG 1/100 Rick Dom kit, which is a variant of the Dom suit above, was announced at Gunpla Expo Toyko 2020. According to their site, the inner frame and external parts from the existing MG kit have been updated and improved upon with the latest specifications.
MG 1/100 Gundam F90 Unit 2
Release date: May 2021
Price: $48 USD
Description: It was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020 that a MG 1/100 kit of the Gundam F90 Unit 2 is coming and it is the newest addition to be revealed from the F90 A to Z Project. It comes with various Mission Packs that can be equipped. This kit is going to be exclusively released on Premium Bandai.
Preorder links: Premium Bandai (Preorders close on April 2, 2021 at 10:59 AM EST)
SD Gunpla Kits Revealed at Gunpla Expo Toyko
SD Goku Gundam
Release date: April 2021
Price: 660 yen
Description: It was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020 that a SD kit of the Goku Gundam, which is a new character that’s being introduced in the SD Gundam World Heroes anime that debuts in April 2021, is also releasing in April 2021.
Preorder links: USA Gundam Store
SD Nobunaga Gundam
Release date: April 2021
Price: 770 yen
Description: A SD kit of the Nobunaga Gundam from the SD Gundam World Heroes anime, which debuts in April 2021, was announced at Gunpla Expo 2020.
Preorder links: USA Gundam Store
SD Sargent Gundam
Release date: April 2021
Price: 660 yen
Description: Another kit that will be releasing in celebration of SD Gundam World Heroes‘ release this April, is a SD kit of the Sargent Gundam.
Preorder links: USA Gundam Store
SD Benjamin Gundam
Release date: Spring 2021
Price: TBA
Description: From SD Gundam World Heroes, comes a SD kit of the Benjamin Gundam.
Bust Model Kits Revealed at Gunpla Expo Toyko
Real Experience Model RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Auto Transformation Edition)
Release date: TBA, 2021
Price: TBA
Description: It was announced at Gunpla Expo Tokyo 2020 that a transformable bust model of the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam is coming in 2021. It transforms and lights up in both red (destroy mode) and green (final battle) and even produces sound effects, which feature voice snippets from the original series. It is going to be available for purchase on Premium Bandai.
Expansion Parts and Effect Sets Revealed at Gunpla Expo Toyko
MG 1/100 Gundam F90 Mission Pack I Type (Jupiter Battle Specification)
Release date: May 2021
Price: $25 USD
Description: A I Type (Jupiter Battle Specification) Mission Pack was announced. When added to with the MG 1/100 Gundam F90 kit, the Mission Pack allows you to recreate the I Type (Jupiter Battle Specification). It is going to be sold exclusively on Premium Bandai.
Preorder links: Premium Bandai (Preorders close on April 2, 2021 at 10:59 AM EST)
HG 1/144 Gundam Geminass 02 Land Battle Heavy Equipment Unit Expansion Parts
Release date: TBA
Price: 2,200 yen
Description: These expansion parts can be added to the HG 1/144 Gundam Geminass 02. They are going to be available for purchase exclusively on Premium Bandai.
HG 1/144 RX-105 Xi Gundam vs Penelope Funnel Effect Set
Release date: April 2021
Price: 17,380 yen
Description: This set includes funnel effect parts that can be added to the HG 1/144 RX-105 Xi Gundam and the HG 1/144 Penelope.
Preorder links: USA Gundam Store
PG Unleashed 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam Clear Color Body Parts
Release date: TBA
Price: $54 USD
Description: This set includes clear exterior parts that can be added to the the PG Unleashed 1/60 RX-78-2 Gundam, which is set to release in December 2020. The clear body parts will be available for purchase on Premium Bandai. It is expected to ship in May 2021.
Preorder links: Premium Bandai (Preorders close on April 2, 2021 at 10:59 AM EST)
As more updates are made and release dates are revealed, we will continue to update this post, so stay tuned! Until then, check out all of the Gunpla kits that will be releasing from P-Bandai in 2021.
To learn more about Gunpla Expo 2020, you can check out their site here!
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