The "HG Scopedog Grey Witch [Desert Color] (tentative)" plastic model kit (Bandai Spirits), based on " Armored Trooper Votoms: Grey Witch (Hexe)," the first completely new installment in the popular anime series "Armored Trooper Votoms Votoms" in approximately 15 years, was unveiled on May 13th at the "64th Shizuoka Hobby Show" (organized by the Shizuoka Model and Educational Materials Cooperative Association), a model exhibition held at Twin Messe Shizuoka (Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City). It will be released in the fall of 2026. The "HI-METAL R Scopedog Grey Witch [Desert Color] (tentative)" figure (also by Bandai Spirits) was also unveiled.
"Armored Trooper Votoms: The Grey Witch (Hexe)" is a two-part theatrical release, with the first part opening on November 20th. It is directed by Mamoru Oshii, known for works such as "Ghost in the Shell" and "Mobile Police Patlabor."
The Shizuoka Hobby Show is an exhibition held in Shizuoka City, where many model manufacturers have factories, and has been held since 1959. This year, it will be held from May 13th to 17th, with the 16th and 17th being open to the public. Pre-registration is required for admission.
