Crafting Chinese Model Kits with Gundam Mobile Suits as Their Source of Inspiration, Eddas Technology returns with another eye-catching mecha model kit. Drawing clear inspiration from Blue Destiny Unit 02, Eddas introduces the Salamander. Scheduled for release in Q1 2026, the 1/100 Eddas Salamander is priced at 128 RMB, with a 99 RMB preorder price, making it a fairly attractive option in the third-party kit market.
Among Chinese hobby model kit manufacturers, reusing or adapting Bandai Gunpla base designs is fairly common. However, Eddas stands slightly above the curve by injecting more creativity into its reinterpretations. The blue color scheme with the red shoulder is a dead giveaway of its Blue Destiny roots, but interestingly, Eddas also appears to recycle parts from Figure-rise Ultraman kits. The result is a brutal, melee-focused mecha that feels distinct enough to stand on its own.
One of Salamander’s standout features is its cape, complete with a die-cast internal frame, serving as the kit’s finishing touch. Despite Edna Mode’s famous “no capes” philosophy, any mecha that comes with a cape instantly gains a significant boost in cool factor—and Chinese hobby manufacturers clearly understand how to leverage this aesthetic advantage.
Overall, the Eddas Salamander looks like a bold and stylish release, and it’ll be interesting to see what kind of designs Eddas comes up with next.
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