Bandai has confirmed the return of one of Mobile Suit Gundam 00’s most sought-after premium action figures after it topped an official fan vote for future METAL BUILD re-releases.
The “METAL BUILD Gundam Exia Repair IV” is returning following its original release in 2020, with Bandai announcing plans to bring back the figure after it secured first place in the METAL BUILD Re-Release Request Vote.
The voting campaign ran from March to July 2026 as part of Bandai’s METAL BUILD EXPO celebrations, inviting fans to select previously released figures they most wanted to see return.
Although Bandai initially warned that winning the vote would not guarantee a re-release, Gundam Exia Repair IV’s popularity has now secured its return to the premium die-cast action figure line.
The announcement comes as Mobile Suit Gundam 00 prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027, with Bandai recently unveiling new METAL BUILD figures of Gundam Kyrios and Gundam Dynames alongside a specially developed GN Arms Type-K support unit.
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Unlike the Gundam Exia piloted by Setsuna F. Seiei during the original anime, Exia Repair IV represents a later incarnation of the Mobile Suit introduced during the series’ 10th anniversary celebrations.
The machine first appeared in the special continuation of the story presented at “Gundam 00 Festival 10 Re,” which introduced former rival Graham Aker as a new Gundam Meister following the events of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer.
Graham’s return saw him take control of a heavily modified Gundam Exia, incorporating advanced technology and a redesigned Seven Sword equipment loadout suited to his aggressive sword-fighting style.
Its most striking feature is the exposed mechanical structure of its left arm, which contrasts with the more conventional armor covering the rest of the Mobile Suit.
The Gundam also incorporates a revised upper torso, modified shoulder armor, and a new GN Shield, while its weapons use transparent green blades to represent their GN particle-enhanced cutting power.
Bandai originally recreated these details through the METAL BUILD line in 2020, producing a figure standing approximately 18 cm tall with die-cast components and an extensive collection of weapons.
The original release included seven swords, consisting of the GN Tachi, two GN Bayonets, two GN Battle Swords, and two GN Battle Blades, alongside interchangeable hands and a dedicated display stand.
Its asymmetrical armor and combination of exposed metal parts and translucent weapon blades helped distinguish the figure from earlier METAL BUILD interpretations of Gundam Exia.
Bandai also revisited Graham Aker’s Mobile Suit earlier this year with the RG 1/144 Gundam Exia Repair IV Gunpla kit, which introduced new parts to recreate the modified armor and specialized Seven Sword equipment in Real Grade form.
The return of the original METAL BUILD figure will give collectors another opportunity to obtain the completed die-cast interpretation, although Bandai has yet to confirm whether the new production run will include any changes to its original specifications.
Though Bandai has officially confirmed plans to re-release the “METAL BUILD Gundam Exia Repair IV”, its new price, pre-order opening date, release schedule, and availability through retailers including Premium Bandai US have yet to be announced.
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