Kotobukiya Hints at New Mega Man X Series Kit With “Iron Pipe” Tease

Kotobukiya Japan dropped a cheeky tease on Twitter, posting a picture of an iron pipe accessory alongside the caption: “New info from the Rockman X plastic model series! At long last, a new product… the ‘Iron Pipe’ is getting a release!? It’s just an iron pipe, but as a plastic model… what could this mean!? Details will be revealed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, so please look forward to it!”

So, why an iron pipe? Fans will recall that Zero wielded one during his very first encounter with Sigma in the events leading up to Mega Man X1. That makes this tease easy to read as either a nod to a potential pre-X1 Zero kit (with the pipe as an accessory) or as an add-on for the already-announced Sigma kit. But given that the tweet carefully described it as a new product the wording feels very deliberate. 

Either way, the mystery won’t last long; we’ll know for sure in just a few days.

Review: Kotobukiya Mega Man 11 Scramble Thunder & Pile Drive

After a short delay, Kotobukiya has finally released the latest kits in their Mega Man Classic line. This time, we got two Special Weapon based kits from Mega Man 11: Scramble Thunder and Pile Drive. Are they worth the wait, and do they stay true to the source material? After the break, I’ll cover everything you need to know!

Mega Man Legends PC Port Gets Unofficial Repack, Playable on Modern Hardware

Where Capcom slacks, fans are more than happy to pick up the slack. That old adage rings true today with news that the 2001 PC port of Mega Man Legends has been repackaged and fixed to run on modern machines thanks to KuroRaiden. 

With the help of DxWrapper, he’s created a build that works on Windows 10 and 11 while also resolving long-standing compatibility issues. The update eliminates forced auto-fullscreen and, by including the “Unfinished Business” patch, replaces the port’s low-quality audio files with high-quality WAVs sourced from the original PlayStation release. The repack also adds Xinput-to-Dinput support.

As for Steam Deck compatibility, KuroRaiden notes that it’s doable, though it may require tinkering with GE-Proton and other Wine layers. 

Until an official re-release surfaces on something like GOG, this is a nice hassle-free option. Download it here!

KuroRaiden is available on Twitter and Bluesky for support and troubleshooting. Let him know if you run into any issues!

Mr. Mega Man, Little Mega Man Volume 2 Delayed to Late September

Those who've pre-order Mr. Mega Man Volume 2 and Little Mega Man Volume 2 are receiving alerts from Amazon that the books are now expected to ship on Tuesday, September 30th. They were previously expected to release in late July.

In the meantime, here are the official solicitations:

Mr. Mega Man Volume 2 - When Mega Man grows up, he must face his greatest challenge of all... life as an adult! The battles with Dr. Wily are in the past, and Mega Man has grown up in a peaceful world. Now spending his days as a dentist, Mega Man has begun to notice a rise in strange, robot-related incidents. As a result, he must once again use his great power to protect the world and uncover the mastermind behind this mystery…

Little Mega Man Volume 2 - The endless battle between Dr. Light and Mega Man continues! The Blue Bomber encounters more wacky new robots such as… Demon Man! Sushi Man! Plasma TV Man…? Plus, meet the very shiny European Mega Man! And is that… X and ZERO!? It’s all-out zany adventures in LITTLE MEGA MAN!

Release dates for third and final volumes of each series have not yet been confirmed, but it’s likely we can expect them in early 2026 at this rate.

Thanks to Eric for the tip!

Fan-Mod Restores Street Fighter V Content to Mega Man X DiVE Offline

When Mega Man X DiVE Offline launched in 2023, it stripped away crossover content from the original online version. One of the biggest omissions was the Street Fighter V collaboration, which introduced Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma as playable characters along with 18 themed cards tied to the event.

Thanks to the Derivative Works team, a new mod brings the Street Fighter V collaboration back to the Steam version of Mega Man X DiVE Offline. It’s available on Nexusmods, complete with setup instructions. After installation, players can visit the Collab Character Store to obtain Memory Fragments for Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma to unlock the fighters.

If you run into any issues or just want to check out Derivative Works' other X DiVE mods, hit them up on Discord!

Check Out the Mini Figures From Jasco's Unreleased Mega Man-All Stars Board Game

Four years ago, Jasco Games announced a follow-up to their Mega Man: The Board Game, titled Mega Man All-Stars. Drawing inspiration from Mega Man Megamix, the game centered on defending Dr. Light’s lab from waves of Robot Masters and Star Droids while building powerful Special Weapons to take the fight to Dr. Wily.

Although the Kickstarter campaign was successful and the project cleared all of Capcom’s certifications and approvals, the game never saw a public release. Whether it’s been canceled or simply delayed is still unclear. In the meantime, project artist Hector Moran recently shared renders and images of many of the planned mini figures. Check 'em out below!

Mega Man Zero Timelines #1 Now in Stores

Mega Man Zero Timelines #1 is now available at comic book stores. Check out the official solicitation:

Lost in a barren wasteland, the heroic reploid Zero fights on! The world he knows is gone, but a new future is rising, and it needs protection. Enter a dynamic new era of Mega Man history!

If you don’t have a comic shop nearby or your local store doesn’t carry it, you can order the book directly from Udon Entertainment’s online store. For readers outside the U.S. with limited shipping options, eBay is the best option for this and other Udon Mega Man books.

Next up in Mega Man ZX Timelines #1 on September 10th, according to Lunar Distribution. No delay in sight this time; we'll keep you posted.

Happy reading!

Shooting Star Rockman Manga Getting Digital Reprint in Japan

Shooting Star Rockman has been seeing a teeny tiny resurgence lately, and that trend continues with Fukkan’s latest announcement. For the first time, all four volumes of Masaya Itagaki’s Shooting Star Rockman manga will be released as Kindle e-books, arriving on Amazon Japan on Friday, August 22nd.

The first three volumes loosely adapt the events of Shooting Star Rockman 1, while the fourth volume, Tribe Shooting Star Rockman Battle Side Story, includes some elements and characters from Shooting Star Rockman 2. Although the series never received an official English release, it was published in Indonesia and Thailand back in 2012.

Content-wise, these digital editions are expected to match the original print runs, but with refreshed logos and Fukkan branding. Pre-orders are currently live for those with access to Amazon Japan.

Source: Fukkan

Ruby-Spears Mega Man Complete Series Blu-ray Available to Pre-Order (Updated)

Following its reveal last weekend, Discotek has opened pre-orders for the new Ruby-Spears Mega Man complete series Blu-ray set. Crunchyroll is the first retailer to offer pre-orders, with more outlets expected soon. This post will be updated as additional options become available. (UPDATE: Amazon preorders are live)

The set is scheduled to ship on October 28 for $49.95 ($39.96 via Crunchyroll). The single disc contains all 27 episodes in SD format along with a host of new features not included in the previous DVD release. Highlights include a high-resolution version of the original “anime” pitch, a new high-quality transfer of the first episode, galleries of rare art and production materials, promotional content, episode commentary by Mega Man himself, Ian James Corlett, and more.

Check back for updates!

Review: Kotobukiya Bass.EXE

For Kotobukiya’s various Mega Man lines—and most Mega Man toy lines in general—it’s rare to see characters beyond the main cast get made. Lately, though, Kotobukiya seems to have taken that criticism to heart. They are trying to venture off the beaten path with kits like the upcoming Sigma, the surprise announcement of Roll.EXE, or with today's subject: the Cyberworld's God of Destruction, Bass.EXE. Was Kotobukiya able to deliver on this fan-favorite rouge Program? Join me after the break as we discuss everything about this kit!

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 Sales Top 1 Million Units

Capcom has updated its Platinum Titles chart for the fiscal year, which lists software that has sold one million or more units worldwide. As of June 30th 2025, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 has reached one million cumulative sales across PlayStation 4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It’s the latest addition to the growing club of million-selling Mega Man games—becoming the sixth in the past decade and the tenth overall to surpass the milestone.

Franchise-wide sales for Mega Man remain at 43 million units, holding steady from the previous quarter. Meanwhile, other past entries continued to gain ground: Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 climbed to 1.5 million units (up 100K), and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 rose to 1.1 million (up 100K).

Source: Capcom Platinum Titles

Ruby-Spears Mega Man Coming to SD-BD with New Features, Commentary and More!

Announced today at Discotek’s Otakon panel, the complete Ruby-Spears animated series is heading to Blu-ray under Discotek’s SD-BD line (Standard Definition on Blu-ray). To set it apart from the earlier DVD release, this edition is loaded with a wealth of bonus material that I, along with a few friends from the Mega Man community, helped put together. Here’s the rundown:

• All 27 episodes presented in Standard Definition

• A newly restored version of episode 1 sourced from the original master, presented at its proper speed—a format not seen in decades.

• Bonus materials include:
• A new scan of the original "anime" pitch pilot
• Hi-res scans of the show's original press kit
• TV commercials
• A toy commercial
• Art and marketing galleries (preview here, here and here)
• Brand-new, interactive menus
• Complete scans of the series bible (preview)
• All-new commentary with Ian James Corlett, the voice of Mega Man!

Over the course of the past year and a half, I’ve worked closely with Discotek on this set, and I can say with absolute certainty that it’s worth double-dipping even if you already own the complete series on DVD. The new transfer of episode 1 is very crisp, and some of the show bible materials are being revealed here for the first time—never before seen, even by longtime Rockman Corner readers.

More updates including a release window soon!