SNACK Summary
- A Ludens plastic model celebrating Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary
- Full supervision by Yoji Shinkawa, plus a newly made head part
- Reservations open September 24 at 11:00 a.m. JST; price and release timing unannounced
Snackgirls react
Red: That astronaut-like mechanical silhouette looks made for a satisfying build. I want to assemble it and see the new head part up close.
Nea: The anniversary timing gives Ludens’ return a strong connection to Kojima Productions’ history. With Shinkawa supervising it, I’m curious where the price and release window will land.
Kojima Productions is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the return of Ludens in plastic-model form. Kotobukiya’s new release brings the studio’s symbol character back into focus for the milestone.
Shinkawa oversees Ludens’ return
Art director Yoji Shinkawa is fully supervising the model. That direct involvement connects the anniversary release to the artist behind Ludens and the visual identity of Kojima Productions.
A newly made head part joins the kit
The model includes a newly made head part. Further details about its design or function have not been announced, leaving its precise role in the finished build to be revealed.
Reservations begin September 24
Kotobukiya plans to open reservations in Japan at 11:00 a.m. JST on September 24, 2026. As of September 19, the price and release timing remain unannounced.
Sources and date: September 19, 2026 KST
- HOBBY Watch — https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2142285.html
- Dengeki Hobby Web — https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3167786/
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