>>9660682its a self-perpetuating problem.
they don't showcase the non-gundam model kit, no one gets wowed by the kit, no one buys one, Bandai then thinks the mecha IP is shit selling so they dont make more.
Just look at the G40 kit. everyone at first was repulsed by the look of the kit, but they made several videos, an showcase with interview with the designer on how they designed the mecha how it moves and stuff, and viola, it sold great.
I bet you that if they treated something like a hypothetical MG Arbalest, full with indepth videos, interviews with designers, the kit would sell gangbusters