Bandai Releases Reginlaze Model Kit in United States
The HG 1/144 Mobile Reginlaze model kit is now available for U.S. hobbyists to pre-order online.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Board Games
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Bandai has expanded its U.S. market offerings by opening pre-orders for the HG 1/144 Mobile Reginlaze (Standard Type) model kit. The kit, which was previously a Japan-exclusive item, features interchangeable components and a distinct color scheme.
Why it matters
The wide release of this model kit provides American collectors with direct access to a specialized product that was historically limited to the Japanese market. This change reflects an ongoing trend of broadening distribution for niche hobby merchandise across international borders.
The HG 1/144 scale kit retails for $19 and features a green and black color scheme. It includes specialized parts such as clawed forearm gauntlets, a rifle, Twin Pile weapons, and both standard and commander head components.
The players
Bandai
Bandai is a prominent Japanese toy and hobby manufacturer responsible for the production of various model kits based on popular anime franchises.
Premium Bandai
Premium Bandai is the official online store used by the manufacturer to distribute limited-edition and exclusive hobby merchandise directly to consumers.
The details
The kit is designed using molded plastic parts to replicate the mobile suit without the need for additional painting. Pre-orders are currently being managed exclusively through the digital storefront for Premium Bandai.
Timeline
The model kit was originally released in Japan in 2017.
The deadline to pre-order the model kit is April 16, 2027.
The model kit is scheduled for shipment to customers in May 2027.
Culture Shift
This release follows a broader shift toward globalizing niche hobby markets, moving away from restrictive regional exclusivity models. Collectors now benefit from direct access to products previously confined to domestic markets like Japan.
U.S. hobbyists can now secure this model through standard pre-order channels rather than relying on secondary import markets. Buyers should ensure their orders are placed through the official storefront before the mid-April deadline to guarantee delivery.
The takeaway
Interested collectors should finalize their purchases before the April deadline to avoid missing out on this formerly exclusive kit. Utilizing the official storefront ensures the product is shipped directly to your location upon its release in May.
What happens next
Pre-orders for the model kit close on April 16, 2027, followed by the shipping phase in May 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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