By Juan Carlos Orellana | Artrovo Gundam | Aug. 23, 2025
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Bandai Spirits released the MGSD Gundam Aerial in Japan on Saturday, Aug. 23. The Master Grade SD kit lists at ¥4,290 and brings the series lead from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury to the brand’s high-detail SD format.
The kit leans on MG-style construction in a compact frame: metallic-silver internal parts, multi-color molding and layered camera-eye parts. Clear armor sections open to reveal the internal Shell Unit; a blue configuration represents the “Permet Score 6” state from the show.
Conceptual illustration evoking the Shell Unit’s glowing energy and internal mechanics, used here when official visuals are unavailable.
Articulation goes beyond the usual SD range. Sliding exterior panels and multi-jointed limbs support kneeling poses, while jointed hands improve weapon grip and posing stability.
In the box are a beam rifle, two beam sabers, a shield that separates into individual bits, effect parts—including pieces to portray the Permet Score 6 look—and marking seals. Early retail pages in Japan highlight the set as a general-retail release.
Bandai Spirits published images and product details ahead of launch. As of publication, distribution notes were Japan-focused; global listings typically follow after domestic release as regional shops update calendars.
For builders, this lands as a dense, display-ready Aerial with MG-style gimmicks in SD scale—suited to dynamic poses or “bits deployed” dioramas without aftermarket parts.
Fact box:
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Line: Master Grade SD (MGSD)
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Subject: Gundam Aerial (The Witch from Mercury)
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Scale/height: SD (non-scale); about 140 mm overall height
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Price (JP): ¥4,290 (tax incl.)
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Key features: metallic-silver internal frame; multi-color molded armor; clear-panel Shell Unit display; sliding armor; jointed hands
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Accessories: beam rifle; 2 beam sabers; bit-separating shield; effect parts (incl. Permet Score 6); marking seals
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Release date (JP): Aug. 23, 2025
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Region: Japan; broader availability to be announced
Sources (accessed Aug. 23, 2025):
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Hobby Watch — news post confirming Aug. 23 release and ¥4,290 price; feature rundown and images. HOBBY Watch+1
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Gundam.info — official product/news page noting Aug. 23 release, ¥4,290 and Shell Unit/display details. GUNDAM.INFO | 公式ガンダム情報ポータルサイト
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Witch from Mercury official product listing — MGSD Gundam Aerial page with price and release month, linking to Bandai Hobby. 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト
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Hobby Watch — review with size specification (about 140 mm) and feature photos. HOBBY Watch
