Following its initial display in Tokyo's Akihabara, BANDAI SPIRITS Collectors Division's TAMASHII NATIONS recently showcased the physical sample of the "METAL BUILD METEOR Unit," a massive die-cast completed figure from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED," at their official "TAMASHII SPOT OSAKA" store. Product planners personally arranged this exhibition, utilizing four on-site photos to highlight its extraordinary size, intricate mechanical details, and deployed configurations, offering collectors a direct appreciation for the sheer presence of this largest-ever METAL BUILD series item.
The METEOR Unit is a colossal tactical support armament utilized by the Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam, integrating a high-mobility propulsion system, beam cannons, missile launchers, and large beam sabers. This impressive product is supervised by Satoshi Shigeta, the chief mechanical animation director for the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series. The main unit measures approximately 705 mm in length, extending to about 860 mm when connected to a separately sold Mobile Suit. With the addition of its massive beam saber effect parts, the overall length can exceed an astonishing 1,200 mm. The physical sample also confirms various mechanisms, including the deployment for bombardment mode, rotating engine sections, and opening hatches. Its dense armor lines, intricate fuselage markings, and substantial paintwork, especially under the exhibition lighting, evoke the commanding presence of a full-fledged battleship.
Beyond its compatibility with the separately sold Freedom Gundam and Justice Gundam, this item also features original METAL BUILD playability, allowing it to connect with the "Aile Strike Gundam" and "Force Impulse Gundam." With a suggested retail price of 88,000 JPY, the product has now entered its third lottery sale phase, with the first to third batches slated for shipment in February, March, and April of 2027, respectively. For those who wish to personally gauge the immense display space required for this cosmic behemoth before purchasing, the physical sample is available for viewing at TAMASHII SPOT OSAKA in Umeda, Osaka.
via： TAMASHII SPOT OSAKA