The latest product from the robot-themed action figure series "ROBOT魂 ver. A.N.I.M.E.", released by TAMASHII NATIONS, the collector's toy division of Japan's BANDAI SPIRITS Company, "X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn" from "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury," has been announced for release in January 2024.
The X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn is a mobile suit that was impounded and sealed by the Space Assembly League 21 years ago during the Vanadis Incident. It is equipped with a propulsive long-range rifle resembling a witch's broom. However, because this unit lacks a Data Storm filter and completely disregards the pilot's safety, it is still referred to as a "monster" despite its superior performance. Even though Suletta's body is a clone of the chosen one, Ericht, she still needs to overcome Permet Score Level 5 to barely fight.
Further Reading: Could the unrealized initial design become the final mobile suit? The Gundam Calibarn's witch-like "broom beam cannon" was hinted at early in the broadcast.
The "ROBOT魂 Gundam Calibarn ver. A.N.I.M.E." faithfully recreates the sleek and powerful white design based on the anime settings. The rich lines and stepped surfaces on the armor enhance the detail density and overall sense of heft. The overall articulation design continues from the Aerial series, with almost no armor parts interfering with each other, allowing the lower body to achieve an elegant high kneeling pose. The feet and heels can also reproduce the downward-folding flight mode. Additionally, replacement parts are included to recreate the rainbow glow generated when surpassing Permet Score Level 8.
The armaments include the distinctive propulsive long-range rifle, beam sabers, and 11 GUND-Bits inherited from the Aerial Rebuild. The rifle's end features an extendable mechanism and can deploy four thrusters. The beam sabers can be fitted with blue beam blade effects. The 11 GUND-Bits have been modified to match the Gundam Calibarn's color scheme and can also be attached to various parts of the body to recreate the "Bit on Form," or displayed in their deployed state using the included display parts.
ROBOT魂 ＜SIDE MS＞ X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn ver. A.N.I.M.E.
Reference Price: 9,900 JPY (tax included)
Scheduled Release Date: 2024/01
Product Specifications: ABS/PVC pre-painted finished product, approximately 125mm in height
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