Metal Robot Damashii Ka signature – Ex-S Gundam [Re:Coordinate]

Among the many MSV variants, Sentinel Gundam has always stood out as something special. Tamashii Nations has now revisited one of its older releases with a reissue: the Metal Robot Spirits (MRS) EX-S Gundam Re-Coordinate. This release is essentially a repainted version of the original MRS EX-S Gundam first launched in 2016.Scheduled for release in June 2026, the MRS EX-S Gundam Re-Coordinate carries a price tag of 24,000 yen.

The original MRS EX-S Gundam left a strong impression on me personally, as it was one of the earliest products I worked with when I first entered the hobby industry. Back in 2016, it retailed for 15,000 yen. Nearly a decade later, the 9,000 yen increase in price is difficult to justify, as there appear to be no substantial upgrades or improvements over the original release. This reissue serves as a clear example of how hidden inflation within the Japanese economy has quietly manifested itself in hobby pricing.

While the figure does feature partial diecast construction, it still falls short of fully representing the EX-S Gundam’s defining characteristics. Most notably, it lacks the Mobile Armor transformation, a complex feature that is understandably difficult to implement at this scale and price point.

On the positive side, the MRS EX-S Gundam does include a standard Sentinel Gundam configuration, offering a faithful rendition of the design. However, collectors looking for the BST version will likely need to rely on separate, optional add-on parts, should they be released in the future.