Bandai has revealed a new addition to its popular ROBOT SPIRITS action figure line, focusing on the martial arts combat that made Mobile Fighter G Gundam one of the franchise’s most memorable anime series.
The new “ROBOT SPIRITS Martial Action” series launches with highly articulated figures of Shining Gundam and Bolt Gundam, featuring specially developed joints designed to recreate the powerful fighting techniques used throughout the anime.
First airing in 1994, Mobile Fighter G Gundam took the franchise in a new direction, replacing traditional military warfare with the Gundam Fight, an international martial arts tournament where nations competed for control of the Earth Sphere using powerful Mobile Fighters.
The anime followed Neo Japan representative Domon Kasshu as he searched for his missing brother while competing against fighters from around the world, including Neo Russia’s Argo Gulskii, the pilot of Bolt Gundam.
Shining Gundam served as Domon’s original Mobile Fighter before he received the more powerful God Gundam, known as Burning Gundam in the English adaptation, during the latter half of the series.
Bandai has previously recreated Shining Gundam in several forms, including the RG 1/144 Shining Gundam Gunpla kit, which can transform into Super Mode without exchanging parts.
For the new Martial Action figures, Bandai has developed a series of completed action figures specifically designed to recreate the movements of skilled martial artists.
The concept focuses on realistic fighting stances, flexible articulation, and the ability to recreate battle scenes between different Mobile Fighters, with special attention given to how the figures position their hands, legs, and bodies during combat.
The two figures also showcase how the new articulation system can accommodate very different designs, from the relatively slim and agile Shining Gundam to the heavily armored Bolt Gundam.
Let’s take a look at both figures in more detail!
- ROBOT SPIRITS Shining Gundam Martial Action
The first figure in the new series recreates Domon Kasshu’s original Mobile Fighter, incorporating an extensive range of articulation designed to reproduce the Shining Gundam’s signature martial arts techniques.
Standing approximately 12.5 cm tall, the figure features an extendable waist joint that allows the upper body to bend forward significantly, alongside a flexible neck and specially designed hip joints that allow the legs to cross at the thighs.
Bandai has also developed articulated wrists that adjust the position of the figure’s clenched fists, allowing it to recreate more convincing punches and defensive stances.
Combined with extendable shoulder joints and flexible legs, these mechanisms allow Shining Gundam to perform a wide range of movements, including high kicks, flying kicks, deep lunges, and a one-knee fighting stance.
The articulation also allows the figure to grip a beam sword with both hands and raise it above its head, recreating the powerful overhead strikes seen in the anime.
Shining Gundam was originally designed to reproduce Domon’s martial arts abilities through its Mobile Trace System, with the machine capable of transforming between Normal Mode, Battle Mode, and Super Mode.
Bandai previously released a ROBOT SPIRITS Shining Gundam figure in 2015, although the new Martial Action version has been developed with improved articulation and additional options for recreating its transformations.
Battle Mode can be recreated using interchangeable head components, while Super Mode is reproduced by changing parts around the head fins, shoulder armor, and calf thrusters.
The new figure also includes dedicated interchangeable hands for recreating Shining Finger, the powerful finishing technique that concentrates energy into the Gundam’s hand before striking its opponent.
Two beam swords of different lengths are included, allowing the figure to recreate Domon’s sword-fighting techniques alongside its hand-to-hand combat abilities.
Additional accessories include four pairs of interchangeable hands, replacement face and mask parts, two beam sword effect parts, and interchangeable leg thruster components.
- ROBOT SPIRITS Bolt Gundam Martial Action
The second figure brings Neo Russia’s powerful Bolt Gundam into the new Martial Action line, recreating the heavily armored Mobile Fighter piloted by Argo Gulskii.
Unlike Shining Gundam’s emphasis on speed and technique, Bolt Gundam was designed around overwhelming strength and heavy armor, using powerful Viktor Engines distributed throughout its body to generate enormous physical force.
Its signature weapon is the Graviton Hammer, a massive weapon stored in its left shoulder that can be swung at opponents during combat.
The machine also possesses the devastating Gaia Crusher technique, which involves gathering energy into its fist before striking the ground with enough force to unleash a powerful shockwave.
Standing approximately 13 cm tall, the new figure recreates Bolt Gundam’s broad shoulders, thick armor, and powerful build while incorporating many of the same advanced articulation features developed for the Martial Action series.
Its shoulders can swing upward while the waist bends forward, allowing the figure to recreate the moment when Bolt Gundam brings its fists together to prepare the Gaia Crusher.
The articulated legs and feet then allow the figure to plant itself firmly on the ground before recreating the devastating downward punch.
Bandai has also included a flexible neck with an extendable base, allowing the head to be positioned naturally during different fighting stances.
Despite its heavy armor, the figure can perform surprisingly elaborate movements, including high kicks, low lunges, shoulder tackles, and deep kneeling poses.
These movements are made possible through adjustable hip joints, ball-jointed thighs, and additional clearance beneath the front skirt armor, allowing the legs to move without being restricted by the figure’s bulky design.
The included accessories consist of three pairs of interchangeable hands and Bolt Gundam’s signature Graviton Hammer.
Fans can also use a separately sold TAMASHII STAGE display stand to recreate airborne attacks or pose the figure swinging its enormous weapon.
Bandai has designed both Martial Action figures to be displayed together, allowing collectors to recreate the Gundam Fight battles between Shining Gundam and Bolt Gundam with the dedicated “ROBOT SPIRITS <SIDE MF> Bolt Gundam/Shining Gundam Martial Action Option Parts Set”.
The additional set is designed to offer more display options for both figures, although its included accessories, price, and release date have yet to be confirmed.
Bandai has also displayed five additional unpainted Mobile Fighter prototypes, offering fans a first look at what could be coming to the new Martial Action line.
The five figures appear to be Gundam Rose, Gundam Maxter, Gundam Spiegel (Shadow Gundam), Haow Gundam (Kowloon Gundam) and Dragon Gundam, although Bandai has yet to officially identify the models.
Gundam Rose, Maxter and Dragon Gundam represented Neo France, Neo America and Neo China respectively in the anime, while Neo Germany’s Gundam Spiegel was piloted by the mysterious Schwarz Bruder and Neo Hong Kong’s Haow Gundam was originally used by Domon’s master, Master Asia.
No release dates or prices have been announced for the five additional figures, but their appearance alongside Shining Gundam and Bolt Gundam suggests Bandai has much bigger plans for the new Martial Action series.
The new Martial Action series also follows other recently revealed G Gundam figures, including the METAL BUILD God Gundam Hyper Mode, which recreates Domon’s later Mobile Fighter in its powerful golden form.
Preorders for both new ROBOT SPIRITS Martial Action figures officially opened on November 12, 2026, through reputable hobby goods retailers such as HobbyLink Japan.
The ROBOT SPIRITS Shining Gundam Martial Action is scheduled for release in May 2027, priced at ¥7,700 (approximately $48 USD / £36 GBP).
The ROBOT SPIRITS Bolt Gundam Martial Action will follow in June 2027, priced at ¥9,900 (approximately $62 USD / £47 GBP).
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