MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM VOL.12: Gundam Barbatos, NT-1 & 0080 MS Coming June 2026
Bandai has officially unveiled the complete lineup for the new addition to its candy toy series, "MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM VOL.12", and announced that pre-orders will open tomorrow.
This volume features the protagonist mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS, as well as three classic mobile suits from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, with a scheduled release in June 2026.
VOL.12 Mobile Suit Lineup
The "MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM" series focuses on a design combining "assemblable movable frames" with "outer armor." This 12th volume includes four mobile suit bodies and four EX expansion parts, totaling 8 types in the full set.
1. Gundam Barbatos (1st Form)
Gundam Barbatos joins this series for the first time, presented in its most primal and wild "1st Form." The unique frame structure and asymmetrical shoulder armor design are meticulously recreated at the candy toy scale.
2. Gundam NT-1 (Alex)
Codenamed "Alex," the Gundam NT-1 was developed for Newtypes near the end of the One Year War. Its refined blue-and-white color scheme and distinctive body lines are fully represented, making it the core mobile suit of this volume's "0080" theme.
3. Kampfer
An assault mobile suit used by the Principality of Zeon's special forces unit, the "Cyclops Team." The Kampfer is known for its heavy armament and high mobility. Its streamlined armor and mono-eye camera design are expected to deliver excellent performance.
4. GM Sniper II
The Earth Federation Forces' strongest mass-produced mobile suit during the One Year War, the GM Sniper II. Its iconic sniper visor and "sunglasses" look, combined with the military feel characteristic of mass-produced units, make it an indispensable mobile suit on the "0080" battlefield.
EX Parts Expansion Content
The essence of the MOBILITY JOINT series lies in enhancement and customization using EX Parts. The EX Parts content for VOL.12 includes:
- EX Parts for Gundam Barbatos: Includes shoulder armor, smoothbore cannon, katana, and other armaments required for form changes, allowing recreation of its evolving combat stances from the series.
- EX Parts for Gundam NT-1: Includes the classic "Chobham Armor" to recreate its heavy armor form.
- EX Parts for Kampfer: Provides armaments such as Chain Mines, a Giant Bazooka, and a Shotgun.
- EX Parts for GM Sniper II: Includes a dedicated sniper rifle and replacement parts.
Release Information
- Product Name: MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM VOL.12
- Manufacturer: Bandai
- Pre-order Start Date: December 19, 2025
- Release Date: Scheduled for June 2026
- Types: 8 types total (4 bodies + 4 EX Parts)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When will MOBILITY JOINT GUNDAM VOL.12 be released? A: It is scheduled for release in June 2026, with pre-orders opening on December 19, 2025.
Q: How many types are included in this volume? A: The full set includes 8 types, comprising 4 mobile suit bodies and 4 EX expansion parts.
Q: Can Gundam Barbatos be customized into other forms? A: When combined with EX Parts, it can be customized to recreate different combat forms from the series.