Bandai introduces a new sub-line called Action New Imagination Memory Emotion of the 1st Generation or A.N.I.M.E. for short in the Robot Damashii line, specifically for the classic Gundam series. For the new sub-line, Bandai will release first four figures in the line, starting with the RX-78-2 Gundam.

Unlike the first RD Gundam release, the A.N.I.M.E. version is an all new mold and the look is based on the early anime design from the classic show, Mobile Suit Gundam. But don't let this look fool you, A.N.I.M.E. Gundam has better articulation and can do the iconic poses as seen from the show.

The A.N.I.M.E. Gundam has a chockful of accessories to satisfy Gundam fans posing the figure to their favorite iconic poses from the series. The RD Gundam ver. A.N.I.M.E. comes with its Shield, Beam rifle, a spare Beam saber hilt, 2 normal Beam saber blades, 1 Beam saber blade (swing/slash effect), Beam rifle beam firing effect, 2 thruster flame effect parts, 2 Vulcan gun firing effect parts, Hyper Bazooka, arm mounting clip for the shield, mounting clip for the Hyper Bazooka, shield holder, optional set of hands and a rack for organizing/storing the optional hands.

The figure is slated for February 2016 release and priced at 5,400 Yen.