15/05/2026
Assalammualaikum and hello everyone!
It has been a while. Life has been incredibly busy, but I am still trying to squeeze in some building time whenever possible through all the hassle.
The recent Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream gave us plenty of reasons to be excited! Here is a brief, non-sequential breakdown of what was announced:
"A Boy with GUNDAM" Prologue:
The conference opened with a gorgeous 50th Anniversary project video. It beautifully captures a fan growing up with the franchise, highlighting iconic mobile suits and pilots. It features the song "Kinjito" by PEOPLE 1—honestly the absolute highlight of the event!
Gundam Wing & Original UC Remasters:
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing is officially getting a "new visual project". The producers confirmed it will be a longer format, not just a short clip. Additionally, the original 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam is getting a massive remaster project slated for 2029.
Gundam SEED Freedom Zero:
It is official—the prequel bridging Destiny and Freedom is locked in for a theatrical movie release! Let's hope Bandai launches a new Master Grade (MG) kit to celebrate, or we will all be bummed out.
Other Notable News:
Odaiba 2.0 Landmark: A new "Gundam Landmark" initiative was teased, including updates surrounding the iconic Unicorn statue area.
Hololive Collaboration: A second wave of the GUNDAM x hololive production cross-over was revealed, showcasing custom-colored mobile suits like the Wing, Destiny, Unicorn, Providence, Amatsu Mina, and Epyon.
Gundam Con: A massive global event debuting in Japan in January 2027. This will serve as a unified hub hosting the world championships for Gunpla, cards, and gaming.
Official "Gundam Day": April 7th has been formally registered by the Japan Anniversary Association as Gundam Day to forever celebrate the premiere of the first episode in 1979.
Hollywood Live-Action Movie: Director Jim Mickle shared a video update from the filming set in Australia. It is a collaboration with Legendary and Netflix, so expect a streaming release.
Admittedly, it is frustrating that no brand-new model kit line-ups were unveiled during this specific broadcast. We will have to keep our eyes peeled for the next hobby event.
Local Event Shoutout!
Before I end, I want to invite everyone—especially new builders—to join the local competition hosted by GunplaTerminal . You can find full details on their official page and TikTok account. They usually go live in the afternoon from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, which is the perfect time to drop in and ask any questions!
Check out the incredible 50th Anniversary trailer if you haven't yet. Have a wonderful day, and please keep sharing your awesome builds in our group!
Link of the video is in the comment section.
