The Ultimate Rival of the AV-98 Ingram is Back!
Great news for mecha and classic anime fans! Bandai Spirits has announced the upcoming release of the highly anticipated ROBOT魂 <SIDE LABOR> Griffin (Twin Unit Edition). This legendary black Labor, known as the formidable rival to Shinohara Heavy Industries’ AV-98 Ingram from the iconic mecha franchise Mobile Police Patlabor, is getting the ultimate figure treatment.
Scheduled for release in March 2027 with pre-orders starting on October 1, 2026, this high-quality figure is a dream come true for collectors. It comes fully equipped with option parts that allow fans to recreate all of the Griffin’s terrifying forms across land, sea, and air!
Recreate the Iconic Harumi Incident
What makes this release truly special is the inclusion of both the signature Flight Unit and the newly sculpted Aqua Unit backpack parts, making it a true “Twin Unit” package. On top of that, fans will be thrilled to know that a damaged head part for the Ingram Unit 2 is also included as an option. This allows you to perfectly recreate the dramatic and shocking “Harumi Incident” right on your shelf.
Product Details & Specs
Here are the official specifications for this must-have release:
- Product Name: ROBOT魂 <SIDE LABOR> Griffin (Twin Unit Edition)
- Price: 13,200 JPY (tax included)
- Pre-order Period: Starts October 1, 2026
- Release Month: March 2027
- Height: Approx. 140 mm
- Materials: ABS, PVC
Set Contents:
- Main body
- Interchangeable hands (3 left, 4 right)
- Flight Unit backpack
- Tail fin / Vertical stabilizer
- Interchangeable waist parts
- Aqua Unit backpack
- Broken Head for Ingram Unit 2
- Joint parts for Tamashii Stage
- Dedicated display stand set
The Legacy of Patlabor Continues
Created by the legendary creative team “HEADGEAR” (featuring Masami Yuki, Yutaka Izubuchi, Kazunori Ito, and Akemi Takada), Mobile Police Patlabor remains a beloved masterpiece of the mecha genre. The franchise has recently generated renewed excitement with the latest anime project, Mobile Police Patlabor EZY, a 3-part, 8-episode theatrical release directed by Yutaka Izubuchi himself.
Are you ready to add this black beast to your mecha collection? Let us know in the comments if you’ll be pre-ordering this legendary Labor!
Source: Yahoo News Japan