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Long-awaited Re-release of the 1/20 Scale Kit 'Rapoon' from Kow Yokoyama's 'Maschinen Krieger'!

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Published Apr 10, 2026 2:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:05 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hobby Search has started accepting pre-orders for the WAVE 1/20 scale plastic model kit 'S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon', scheduled for re-release in June 2026.

Hobby Search has started accepting pre-orders for the WAVE 1/20 scale plastic model kit 'S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon', scheduled for re-release in June 2026.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000140770.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 10, 2026

Hobby Search Co., Ltd. (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo) announces that it has started accepting pre-orders for the "S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon," scheduled to be re-released by WAVE in June 2026.

The "Rapoon," the reconnaissance type of the "S.A.F.S. Mk.III" that decorated the climax of the bande dessinée and the cover of "HEAVY METAL" magazine, is being re-released for the first time since 2017 with new decals and packaging.

The kit is a snap-fit type that does not require glue, and each joint is fully articulated. The left arm can be built as either a combat type equipped with an excimer laser gun or a reconnaissance type with a manipulator, depending on your choice.

- Snap-fit type requiring no glue - Accessories: Marking decals

[S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon]

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Organizations: WAVE

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FAQ

Which company announced the pre-order availability of the 'Rapoon' 1/20 scale kit and where is it headquartered?

Hobby Search Co., Ltd. announced the pre-order availability of the 'Rapoon' kit and is headquartered in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo.

When is the 'S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon' kit scheduled to be re-released by WAVE?

The 'S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon' kit is scheduled to be re-released by WAVE in June 2026.

What special feature does the Rapoon kit offer regarding its left arm configuration?

The Rapoon kit's left arm can be assembled as either a combat type with an excimer laser gun or a reconnaissance type with a manipulator.

What improvements are included in the 2026 re-release of the Rapoon kit compared to the 2017 version?

The 2026 re-release of the Rapoon kit includes new decals and updated packaging not present in the 2017 version.

What type of assembly does the 'S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon' kit require, and what is notable about its joints?

The 'S.A.F.S.Mk.III TYPE R Rapoon' kit is a snap-fit type requiring no glue, and each joint is fully articulated for poseability.

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