BANDAI HOBBY, the plastic model brand under Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS company, has revealed a host of exciting new products for its original model kit series, "30 MINUTES MISSIONS" (30MM). Known for its rapid assembly, extensive customization options, and ability to perfectly capture the essence of mass-produced mechs, the 30MM line showcased its upcoming releases for the latter half of the year during yesterday's "14th 30 MINUTES LABEL New Product Announcement Event."
The "30 MINUTES MISSIONS" series is conceptualized around "mass-produced machines," with designs contributed by renowned mechanical designers such as Kanetake Ebikawa and Takayuki Yanase. This philosophy empowers builders to extensively modify their units' appearance, armaments, and color schemes, truly embodying the versatility and appeal of mass-produced mechs. The kits are engineered for straightforward assembly, even for beginners, and boast exceptional expandability and interchangeability. This is achieved through standardized 3mm hardpoints strategically placed across each unit, enabling limitless customization possibilities. In recent years, the line has also expanded its horizons through a successful collaboration with "Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon," bringing several iconic in-game mechs to the model kit world.
Here's a look at the upcoming releases:
・30MM 1/144 Expansion Armament Beast (Premium Wild Type)
Suggested Retail Price: 2,750 JPY (Tax Included)
Estimated Release Date: November 2026
Product Specifications: 1/144 Scale Plastic Model Kit
・30MM 1/144 Expansion Armament Beast (Premium Brave Type)
Suggested Retail Price: 2,750 JPY (Tax Included)
Estimated Release Date: December 2026
Product Specifications: 1/144 Scale Plastic Model Kit
・30 MINUTES MISSIONS Water Slide Decals Universal 5
Suggested Retail Price: 660 JPY (Tax Included)
Estimated Release Date: October 2026
・30MM Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon RaD CC-3000 WRECKER Circus
Suggested Retail Price: 4,180 JPY (Tax Included)
Estimated Release Date: November 2026
Product Specifications: 1/144 Scale Plastic Model Kit
・30MM Accessory Set Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon Weapon Set 08
Suggested Retail Price: 2,035 JPY (Tax Included)
Estimated Release Date: November 2026
Product Specifications: 1/144 Scale Plastic Model Kit
