Gundam 00V's Superbia GN-X returns as a Master Grade kit

Bandai is bringing the obscure Superbia GN-X from Mobile Suit Gundam 00V back into the spotlight with a new 1/100 Master Grade model kit. The Premium Bandai listing confirms a March 2027 release window and a price of 6,050 yen, while the kit’s unusual weapon system gives this rare mobile suit a stronger hook than a simple recolour. ¹

The Superbia GN-X is a variant of the GN-X family created for the Gundam 00V side story, a project presented through in-universe development documents before expanding into short-form narrative material. That makes it a deep-cut choice for Bandai’s Master Grade range rather than one of the franchise’s instantly recognisable leads. CBR reports that the new kit is based on the earlier GN-XIII design but adds newly designed parts across the model. ²

The details

The headline feature is the GN Kunai weapon system. Each forearm-mounted weapon can switch between three configurations: a GN Vulcan for ranged fire, a GN Sword for close combat, or a GN Beam Needle when paired with the included effect parts. The kit also includes a clear display stand and a steel-girder piece, allowing collectors to pose the mobile suit upside down in a deliberately stealthy-looking display.

The Superbia GN-X’s appeal is tied to how much of the original machine survives in the plastic design. Its GN Vulcans, claws and kunai remain part of the visual identity, while the new parts are intended to reproduce the specialised amphibious-assault machine described in the Gundam 00V material. Bandai’s official product listing is the useful reference here: the announcement is not merely a fan prediction, but a confirmed Premium Bandai product. ¹

The March 2027 timing also means this is a reveal for collectors rather than an imminent retail launch. Availability and regional ordering details can differ across Premium Bandai storefronts, so the yen price should not be treated as a direct UK price. The official product page remains the best place to watch for local ordering information as it appears. ¹

Our opinion

This is exactly the sort of Master Grade announcement that makes Bandai’s catalogue feel deeper than its biggest television heroes. The Superbia GN-X is obscure, but its transforming weapon system gives it a clear identity on the shelf and in the build itself. The price and Premium Bandai availability will decide how accessible it feels, yet the design is distinctive enough to justify the attention rather than relying on nostalgia alone.

For Gundam 00V fans, this is a rare chance to put one of the side story’s strangest machines into a modern Master Grade collection. For everyone else, the three-mode GN Kunai are the reason to keep this one on the radar when pre-orders open.