By Juan Carlos Orellana | Artrovo Gundam | Aug. 26, 2025
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Premium Bandai is reopening orders for three Aura Battler Dunbine kits in the HG 1/72 line—standard Dunbine, Tokamak Dunbine and Todd Dunbine—with reservations beginning today in Japan and delivery planned for December. Each kit lists at ¥3,850 and is sold through Premium Bandai’s storefront.
Trade postings put today’s Japan start time at 11 a.m. JST for the three releases, while Dengeki’s dedicated note for Todd Dunbine cites a noon opening; either way, these are limited-quantity PB runs that can close as allocations fill. The “Set 2” multi-item bundle tied to the same franchise opens an hour later.
Tokamak Dunbine’s dynamic pose emphasizes the line’s articulation and color separation.
The designs hew to the series’ beetle-like silhouettes and bio-mechanical surfaces. Product descriptions emphasize multi-color molding, clear canopies and wings, and finishing stickers to bring out paneling and organic curves. The core weapons—Aura Sword and Aura Shot—are called out across the listings, keeping parity with prior offerings in the line.
Clear canopy and wing runners illustrate the series’ signature bio-mechanical look.
Context for returning builders: Dunbine and Tokamak saw earlier Premium Bandai windows this year, with shipments in mid-2025 across some regions. The new wave reopens access for latecomers, while Todd Dunbine is flagged in coverage as a first-time sale in this format, broadening the squad lineup beyond repackaged stock.
Todd Dunbine’s first release in this HG format arrives as a Premium Bandai limited run.
Regionally, Premium Bandai portals operate on separate calendars. Japanese pages list December delivery; overseas sites (Hong Kong/Singapore) already show later arrival windows for Todd into early 2026, a common lag from Japan to export markets. Pricing also varies by locale and currency.
For modelers, the refreshed run offers a second chance at screen-aligned colors and clear parts without chasing aftermarket pricing. Retail timing beyond Premium Bandai will depend on importer orders; as of publication, these are PB-exclusive items for Japan.
Front and rear views of Dunbine showcase silhouette, thrusters, and accessory mounting.
Fact box:
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Line/grade/scale: HG 1/72 (Premium Bandai)
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Subjects: Dunbine; Tokamak Dunbine; Todd Dunbine
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Price (JP): ¥3,850 each (tax in)
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Preorders (JP): Aug. 25 — trade posts list 11 a.m. JST; Todd noted at noon in Dengeki
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Release window (JP): December 2025
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Equipment: Aura Sword; Aura Shot; clear canopy and wing parts; multi-color molding
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Notes: Todd highlighted as first-time sale; prior 2025 PB runs existed for Dunbine/Tokamak
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Exclusivity: Premium Bandai (regional portals vary; limited allocations)
Sources (accessed Aug. 25–26, 2025):
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Hobby Watch — roundup: PB reservations for HG 1/72 Dunbine, Tokamak and Todd open Aug. 25; each priced at ¥3,850; December release. HOBBY Watch
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Livedoor News — pickup summarizing PB start time (Aug. 25, 11 a.m.), December release and ¥3,850 price for all three. Livedoor News
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Dengeki Hobby — HG 1/72 Dunbine and Tokamak Dunbine reissue notice (11 a.m. JST reservations; December shipment; materials and weapons details). hobby.dengeki.com
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Dengeki Hobby — HG 1/72 Todd Dunbine feature (first-time sale call-out; noon JST reservation start; clear canopy/wing parts). hobby.dengeki.com
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Premium Bandai (Japan) — product pages: Dunbine (reissue), Tokamak (reissue), Todd (PB page; limited quantity notice; Dec. 2025 JP delivery). p-bandai.jp+2p-bandai.jp+2
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Premium Bandai (overseas portals) — Todd Dunbine regional listings showing later delivery windows (Jan. 2026 HK/SG) and local preorder timing. PREMIUM BANDAI+1
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Bandai Hobby — series hub for Dunbine (line context and prior PB windows in 2025). bandai-hobby.net
