Revamped Classical Gundam Design featured in upcoming 'GQuuuuuuX' Toy Line
Let's Dish on the Latest Gundam Gear: GQuuuuuuX Revives the Iconic RX-78-2 Gundam's Classic Design
We've finally got some solid news for long-time Gundam fans - the classic RX-78-2 Gundam design is back and better than ever! This ace mech staple, originally designed by Kunio Okawara, will be gracing the halls of your Collection Space in its original glory, thanks to the latest release from Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
Don't let the sweet sound of those curves fool you; this lovable chunk of metal has always had its challenges when it comes to translating into toy form. However, back in 1999, Bandai took a fine crack at nailing that original design with their Kado Senshi chogokin release, which still holds up as a quality piece even today.
But now, the classic Gundam has been force-fed a time machine, receiving a modern makeover for model kits and especially toys in the Robot Damashii spin-off series. The Ver. ANIME toys were designed to accurately replicate mecha designs from various host anime, but sadly, the classic Gundam's modernized sculpt and proportions just ain't cutting it for the discerning Japanese fanbase.
But have no fear, my fellow mecha enthusiasts! The classic Gundam design, in Okawara's original proportions, finally graced our screens in GQuuuuuuX. And now, with a fresh die-cast construction, this beauty is the latest addition to the Robot Damashii lineup.
Sure, we only get a beam saber and shield with this release, but hey - when you're finally getting a faithful replication of Okawara's classic design, who's going to complain? Pre-orders start today in Japan via Premium Bandai, and you can expect to drop 16,500 yen (around $114 at the current exchange rate) for this sleek stunner. Better yet, you can probably reuse hands and weapons from prior Robot Damashii releases for a fully-loaded mecha!
In case you're wondering where you can catch Gundam GQuuuuuuX, you can stream it worldwide on Amazon Prime Video. Oh, and be sure to follow me on Twitter @RoboDude3000, Facebook, YouTube, and check out Mecha Damashii - I'm currently! I'm even featured in the Giant Robots exhibit currently touring Japan. Gasps and excitement, I know!
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To provide a bit more context, Bandai is planning two significant RX-78-2 Gundam releases: METAL ROBOT Spirits RX-78-2 Gundam (GQ), which is a premium die-cast metal action figure, and HG 1/144 White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX), a gunpla model kit.
The METAL ROBOT Spirits RX-78-2 Gundam (GQ) is based on the design seen in GQuuuuuuX, making it distinct from other RX-78-2 Gundam figures. Bandai confirmed full product details for this action figure on June 27, 2025. Teasers were released in late June 2025.
The HG 1/144 White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX) is a budget-friendly RX-78-2 Gundam model kit representing the GQuuuuuuX series version. This kit is set to hit shelves in December 2025.
These upcoming releases are poised to provide the most faithful reproductions of Kunio Okawara's classic RX-78-2 Gundam design, as seen in the Gundam GQuuuuuuX series. So, prepare your wallets and mark your calendars, because these drool-worthy mecha are just a few months away!
Gundam enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the METAL ROBOT Spirits RX-78-2 Gundam (GQ), a faithful reproduction of Kunio Okawara's classic RX-78-2 Gundam design from the Gundam GQuuuuuuX series, is confirmed for release by Bandai as a premium die-cast metal action figure. Additionally, the HG 1/144 White Gundam (GQuuuuuuX), a budget-friendly model kit, will also be available, representing the Gundam GQuuuuuuX series version. These upcoming releases are a testament to modern technology and the enduring appeal of gadgets like Gundam toys and video games in the realms of mecha, anime, and even in technology-focused discussions about gadgets.
