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Premium Bandai pre-orders open for HG Xabungle, Blackery, and Combat Mecha Set 2 model kits
scrmbl NewsroomJan 15th, 2025
HG 1/144 Xabungle
©SOTSU, SUNRISE

Premium Bandai has opened pre-orders in Japan for 3 kits based on the Combat Mecha Xabungle series, 2 of which are new to builders. Set to be released in May 2025, the pre-order includes a re-issue of the HG Xabungle Type model kit originally released in 2023 alongside a second set of Combat Mecha kits, and a kit for the Blackery from the series. As implied by the HG labeling, The kits is 1/144 scale much like their Gundam counterparts (with one exception).

Let's take a look.

HG 1/144 Xabungle Type

HG 1/144 Xabungle Type
©SOTSU, SUNRISE

The first mecha fans think of when they hear the name Xabungle. This kit is a new sculpt created for the 2023 release, being made available again due to fan demand. The kit comes with a huge selection of weapons and accessories, and is even able to transform into its Bungle Skipper and Bungle Rover forms.

Price: ¥4,180 (Pre-order)

HG 1/144 Blackery Type

HG 1/144 Blackery Type
©SOTSU, SUNRISE

The final walker in the Xabungle series, also in an all new design. It has been designed to have a more full range of motion compared to kits of the past, with a higher quality overall level of detail. In addition to its included weapons, this kit also includes a miniature Hobuggy model with an even more miniature figure of Jiron Amos.

Price: ¥4,400 (Pre-order)

Combat Mecha Xabungle Set 2

HG Combat Mecha Xabungle Set 2
©SOTSU, SUNRISE

The second collection of various walker mechs in the HG range. This new set includes 4 models at 1/144 scale: Iron Gear Type, Dagger Type, Government Type, and Galapagos Type. The Iron Gear Type, being a transport vehicle for other walkers, includes a teeny-tiny Xabungle type for scale!

Price: ¥4,180 (Pre-order)

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