Japanese toy brand WAVE, which has released numerous models, is scheduled to launch a 1/72 assembly model of the protagonist robot from the 80s Japanese robot anime "Armored Trooper Gallian" (機甲界ガリアン), the "Iron Giant Gallian" in its Heavy Armament Custom version, in late April 2025, priced at 7,480 JPY.
The robot anime "Armored Trooper Gallian" (機甲界ガリアン) was produced by Sunrise and began airing in 1984. It was originally planned for fifty episodes over a year, but due to poor viewership and merchandise sales, it was ultimately cut short after only twenty-five episodes. In 1986, three OVA works were released, with "Iron Emblem" featuring an entirely new story.
▼Opening animation theme song for "Armored Trooper Gallian" (機甲界ガリアン):
This work is a robot anime that combines medieval knight and SF sci-fi elements. The story follows the protagonist, Jordi (ジョルディ・ボーダー, nicknamed "JOJO"), the prince of the Border (ボーダー) Kingdom. After his kingdom was destroyed by the Marder (マーダル) Kingdom, he and his retainers escaped under assumed names and hid for over a decade. In Shirotani, he met the heroine Churulu (チュルル), who guided him to the legendary armored trooper "Iron Giant" Gallian, and he thus resolved to seek revenge against the Marder Kingdom.
This Heavy Armament Custom version of the Iron Giant Gallian, co-developed by WAVE and ACADEMY, is based on the previously released standard version, now featuring heavy weapons and other accessories. The coloring is achieved with pre-colored parts for assembly, requiring no adhesive or other tools, and boasts an excellent appearance. Its cockpit can also be opened, recreating the state with the pilot inside. The newly added armaments, in addition to the original sword and whip, include new parts such as the Flying Cannon, Twin Heavy Cannon, and a large shield. The upper and lower body can be separated to recreate the Flying Custom and Self-Propelled Custom forms. The accessories also include several sets of interchangeable hand parts.
Gallian Heavy Armament Custom
Reference Price: 7,480 JPY
Scheduled Release Date: Late April 2025
Scale: 1/72 scale
via： WAVE