Bandai Spirits has announced that the first Robot Damashii toy for Armored Core VI will be released in September. Priced at 18,150 yen (around $117), the IB-07: SOL 644 / Ayre is a large-sized toy with diecast elements, making it a hybrid between regular Robot Damashii releases and the more high-end Metal Robot Damashii toys. Although the toy will lack the transformation seen in the game’s Bad Ending, this decision was likely made to keep costs down as creating a transforming toy would have required a more expensive chogokin release due to the need for additional diecast elements to support the transformation.
Bandai Spirits expressed interest in creating more toys of bosses from Armored Core VI in an interview with Hobby Watch. References to the IBIS series of mecha and Baltheus have been made, hinting at potential future releases. The next reveal is expected to be a toy of the IBIS series AC, the IB-C03: HAL 826. Despite the potential spoilers and lesser familiarity among players with end game bosses, Bandai Spirits seems determined to expand their toy line to include these characters.
The design of the IB-07: SOL 644 / Ayre toy features a Coral energy paintjob that may seem excessive in certain areas, creating an interesting aesthetic for fans. The decision to include bosses from the end game of Armored Core VI as toy releases raises questions about the potential market for these products, especially considering the limited knowledge and exposure most players have to these specific mecha. It will be intriguing to see how well this toy will sell and whether Bandai Spirits will continue to produce more toys from the game in the future.
Fans can stay updated on future releases by following Bandai Spirits on social media platforms. The upcoming toy release is sure to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of the Armored Core series, offering a detailed and unique representation of the IB-07: SOL 644 / Ayre. Despite some concerns about the decision to focus on end game bosses for toy releases, the quality and craftsmanship of the Robot Damashii line are expected to meet the high standards set by previous releases.
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