Bandai Namco is switching lanes for their latest model kits. They’ve teamed up with Nike and Jordan Brand to bring the Air Jordan 1 to (miniature) life. Featuring the “Shadow” and “Reverse Shadow” pairs, the kits are available for pre-order now.
The worlds of sneaker collectors and model collectors are colliding this week. Bandai Namco, the makers of a wide variety of collectibles and building kits, has teamed up with Nike to recreate an iconic sneaker, the Air Jordan 1, as a miniature model. Designed in the same style as their Gundam models, these sneakers come in flat molded parts, requiring the buyer to disassemble each sheet before building the shoes.
After announcing the project earlier this week, the first model kit is now available for pre-order. Featuring the iconic “Shadow” colorway for one half of the set, the other pair is the “Reverse Shadow” color scheme. The shoes themselves are releasing in the AJ1 ’85 version exclusively in Japan, so this may be the best shot we American have at owning a pair. Dimensions listed are 120mm x 40mm x 70mm, or roughly 4.7″ x 1.5″ x 3″ in imperial measurements.
BANDAI NAMCO X AIR JORDAN 1 “SHADOW” PACK RELEASE INFORMATION
Pre-orders for the Bandai Namco-made Air Jordan 1 model kit are now open. Featuring a two-pack of the Shadow and Reverse Shadow colorways for their debut release, the set comes with a price tag of $130, and will ship sometime in Decemeber 2025. If you are new to model kits, some tools may be required but these are snap-fit, meaning no glue necessary.
Bandai x Air Jordan 1 Model Kit
Release Date: July 31st, 2025 (Bandai – Ships December 2025)
Price: $130
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