ROBOT DAMASHII GENERAL

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>>6382839
Bandai's official RD page with images and release dates:

http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/robot_tamashii/

Excellent, comprehensive RD list:

http://z11.invisionfree.com/Gundam/index.php?showtopic=81

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Very interesting to see Zwuath preorders close early and then re-open with a second run to fulfill demand. Don't think we've seen that before with an RD exclusive.

>>6380270
Would LOVE a Re-GZ! As for other OVA/movie RDs, I really believe we're going to see the ANIME line eventually expand to encompass the OVA/movie specific suits. It's just such a perfect line for them!

>>6382262
>Are there any weight issues with the RD Dijeh's shoulder carrying all the weapons?
>And why was the FA Mk-II so bad, is it due to the armor parts not staying attached?
Can't help with your Dijeh question (hopefully someone else can), but as for the FA Mk-II,well I love mine. I actually haven't heard anyone take serious issue with it before, though that may have been a discussion I missed. I think it looks great with tons of tampo detail, and I haven't had any issues with the armor, it all attaches perfectly and results in a secure, solid figure with everything attached.

My one gripe would be how the range of motion in the legs is limited once the armor is attached, but that's more a fault of the design due to how the tubing from the side-skirt armor is attached to the thrusters in the shin armor.

Aside from that, I think if you're jonesing for a FA Mk-II it'll scratch that itch for ya.

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>>6382839
>tfw found an ancient item by accident for a low price
>when it's either sold out or cost $100 everywhere else

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>>6382893
pic related for current amazon prices
sure it charges regular retail on amiami and other various sites but it's also out of stock forever ago

Want to clear away most of my collection

I want to sell my Wing Gundam suits, I have the 5 from the first half of the series, plus the downgrade set for heavyarms and sandrock

Would anyone be interested in buying them as a set?

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What are the chances of Robot Damashii doing figures of the Megadeus from The Big O?

>>6382893
>>6382897
Eh, Amazon prices are often inaccurate for Japanese toys. One of those sold on Mandy recently for just 3k, which is like $26 or so. Anyway, nice score, you got it for a good price.

>>6383056
Like 3%.

>>6383056
An SRC P-Bandai exclusive that gets sold out within 1 hour is more likely

>>6383072
>P-Bandai exclusive
>sold out within 1 hour
Aren't P-Bandai exclusives made to order as long as you get in within the preorder window?

>>6383072
Didn't they tease a SRC Big O early in the line that never actually came out?

>>6383077
They are, but if they reach their manufacturing run limit they close orders early. Sometimes they'll start a second pre-order for a second batch when that happens.

>>6382902

Curious, drop me a line

[email protected]

>>6383521
>Didn't they tease a SRC Big O early in the line that never actually came out?

They did, and it's a damn shame they never made it. Granted it wasn't too early in the line. It was shown at the same time as the Giant Robo SRC, which came out a year or two ago I think.

I was really excited for the SRC Big O, and I'm still holding out hope they'll release it some day. Even if by some miracle they do though, I doubt they'd produce any other Megadeuces.

>>6383699
I already have the SoC and its expansion set and I'd still buy a SRC one. Especially if it upped the chances of getting at least Big Duo.

>>6384018
I don't own the SoC myself, but it must be great. I'd absolutely love a Big O figure in my collection. Every Tamashii Nations I secretly hope the SRC will pop back up with a release date, but I also never expect it.

>>6379957

>>6381386
this

those ankles are impossibly close, they are occupying the same 3d space

>>6384365
>>6381386
>well, you know those legs aren't going to work in real life model right?

There is LITERALLY a model of this lol

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>>6384376
This. It's already been done.

You also need to take into account the fact that the lineart itself is not drawn properly. The Flight Type's calves are roughly cylindrical, in a symmetrical manner. In the lineart, the right leg looks like it might conform to that, but the left leg? No way. It's bowing out to the side--viewed from the bottom, the opening would likely form a squashy sort of ellipse, or "egg" shape.

Lineart is not the end-all and be-all. The illustrators made mistakes here and there. This is one of those instances.

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Is it still possible to find the Zaku Canon or am I SOL?

Prototype Gundam and Zaku Marine announced.

Surprised that the former is a retail release considering that Full Armor Gundam shelfwarmed.

This means we may get more poster character MSVs as regular retail. I am hoping that a potential Johnny Ridden Zaku will be a regular retail.

There is also a trend that minor remoulds and colour variants are regular retail except for G3 and Char's Dom as they were alternatives for the characters in the anime/MSV continuity.

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An army builder bad guy. What a stupid goddamn thing to make an exclusive.

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http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000115462/

>>6385210
Those 3 turrets really get my engines roaring.
I'm not usually enthusiastic about the extra armaments in figure form since they're often static, but this is sweet.

>>6385216
All it makes me think of is how nice it'd be to snipe out enemies like this in a video-game. And I mean on foot after I ditch my mech to save its ammo for bigger threats.

>>6385210

Is that yen price 5,120 or 15,120, because the first is actually manageable.

>>6385253
its 15,120 yen

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the nxedge Phantom looks really sweet
wonder if it will let you pull off its retarded transformation

>>6385221

I don't get it. Sure, making a shop exclusive guarantees little or no excess stock, but they never reissue exclusives, right? So it's like they kneecap themselves on maximizing the use of the molds.

Plus, it's a really dick move.

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>>6385265
Maybe they've calculated the cost and benefits beforehand, with the online shop being the most profitable model? Also, they could always do "repaint", "renewal", special etc versions if they wanted to make use of the molds again.

Anyway, what's the good and bad of Metal Robot Hi-Nu Gundam? I just realize they're going to rerelease it as "repackage" version in webshop and maybe I'd go for it since I've missed the normal versions before.

>>6385297
Oh god dammit, it comes with new effect pieces and the Gundam Hammer... Guess I might be getting this... although, what exactly are those effect pieces? The one looks like it could be for the Hyper Bazooka, but the smokey one I have no clue.

>>6385302
Lookin' good! A little disappointed they couldn't make the mono-eye sliding like the other Zakus, but I understand the head design limits that engineering. Not sure if I'll pick this one up, but I do like the design, so I just might.

>>6385297
God damn it, I already have the original and the Full Armor but that color scheme...damn you, Bandai.

>>6385263
Oh boy, i need this.

>>6385297
god damnit they just had to give it the regular hammer

this figure dlc shit is killing me

>>6385265
>Plus, it's a really dick move.
>>6385221
>to make an exclusive.

It's only "exclusive" if you're outside Japan otherwise it's easy as fuck to get. Face it Bandai still doesn't give a shit about western markets.

Muh ECOAS, Murasame, Delta Plus and Huckebein!

That said, I really like the current new announcements and I've yet to see the animations they belong to.
Funny that liking Lancelot makes me feel like a traitor; Justice and Infinite Justice are my favorite SEED suits, but the color difference between the pack and Gundam on the Justice RD is strangely too much for me.
Personally, I'd never replace the original Gundam colors, but as an ANIME RD I rather like these colors on the RX-78 mold over the classic colors.

>>6385446

Yeah. That's true. Mostly I'm just pissed because it makes our chances of getting an Ironfoot or Blockhead painfully non-existent. I was hoping this line would continue through all the major combat armors.

>>6385487
>Huckebeinfag
NEVER EVER

>>6385216
I hope the VF1-EX isn't treated this way.

>>6385523
Used the "muh" for exactly this response
But really there is at least one other person who wants it aside from that guy. I like the idea of the two-handed weapon and something that relies solely on shooting, no shields or swords or remote bits. Actually, that reminds me I need to see if this thing ever does any form of melee.

>>6385536
in SRW V its only melee attack is the roche saber, everything else is ranged:
- vulcans
- micro missiles
- leap slasher
- black hole cannon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_qmYOeMdRg

>>6385302
let me guess, P Bandai?

>>6385556

Doesn't look like it. Bodes well for the GM Sniper.

>>6385556
>>6385567
Sorry guys, it absolutely is webshop exclusive. You can see the logo right there.

>>6385210
>15k yen
>for a 1/100 valk
shit son, can we hope for a DX release?

>>6385290
>>6385294
You guys have no idea how excited I am to see the return of Geass RDs. I know I bring it up here now and then, but to actually have it happen, I am just so happy.

I beg all of you who will listen, please help these sell well so I can get more.

>>6385549
H- how terrifying. Well, even if it doesn't come with effect parts for half of that, it'll be nice to imagine. I appreciate the insight. Now off to the local hobbyshop.

>>6385556
>>6385567
I can almost guarantee GM Sniper Custom will be exclusive too.

So far the only A.N.I.M.E. MSV RDs that weren't exclusive were 2 of the 4 RX-78 variants now that the Prototype Gundam has been announced as a regular release.

>>6385487
Where is my Huckebein?
Anyway, Geass RDs seem cool

>>6385643
Considering I just budgeted after tax returns and ended up with more than I expected, count me in for Lancelot. Well, I'd want it either way after seeing it, but I can reserve a slot for it for sure now. I just need to, you know, actual watch Code Geass now since I really should've already. It's beautiful when a design makes you watch a series though.

>>6385744
Perfect time to, since we're getting Resurrection soon. Better to be in the know when every thread on /a/ will be a Code Geass thread when it airs.

>>6385210

>>mfw I still havent figured out when HLJ puts up preorders

This is going to be a disaster isn't it.

>>6385221
>What a stupid goddamn thing to make an exclusive.

People hardcore enough to army build $120 toys have no trouble buying them online from Bandai's webshop.

>>6385290
>>6385294
So I guess we're getting retools of old molds now, between these and the 0 Gundam. I honestly can't remember what the difference with this Guren is. Is it a different arm?

>>6385922
Yeah, the arm is different. Its from the first few eps of R2 before the Guren got the flight upgrade.

just got the payment request for the G-Fighter.

here. we. fucking. go.

>>6385210
YES YES YESSSSSSSSSS

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http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/52006817.html

G-Fighter review

>>6386040
I love it. I absolutely love it. Can't wait until I get mine in a couple weeks.

>>6386057
Same. Wish it didn't need quite so many extra parts for the various modes but I'm still very hype.

>>6385056
>Full Armor Gundam shelfwarmed.
Which anime release hasn't?

>>6385556
>P-Bandai logo RIGHT THERE

Let me guess, you're a retard?

I really fucking want one of those Soltic's even if it's an exclusive. It just sucks that I probably won't be able to afford more than one due to it being a damn exclusive.

And then they go and show 3 in the promo pics.


Fuck yoooooouuuuuuuuu bandai

>>6386324
None of you have a single fucking clue as to whats shelfwarming or not.

>>6386371
B-but HLJ still has it in s-stock

I-it's shelf warming!

The recent Destiny line stopped at 3 releases

The Gundam X line stopped at 2 releases

G gundam at 3 releases

If the line wasn't shelf warming they wouldn't be pumping out releases like they did with the Gundam wing line

What part of retail release Gogg and Acguy tells you retards the previous releases shelf warmed

>>6386375
>they wouldn't be pumping out releases like they did with the Gundam wing line

>>mfw no Taurus or Endless Waltz lineup

>>6385210
I hope this isn't exclusive. Or maybe I do since there will at least be a chance to order it.

>>6386424
>mfw no Taurus or Endless Waltz lineup

???? SO WHAT ????

>>6386424

Yeah seriously... listen to >>6386463 and stop whining.

Don't get me wrong, Wing could've gotten more, but it still got a very nice selection of releases that were very well done.

A.N.I.M.E. wouldn't have over 20 releases already if any of it shelfwarmed. And the fact that some of the MSV exclusives are hard to find or rising in price backs that up too. Just look at the Desert Zaku. I got mine for 8k yen before shipping not long after it released. Now it goes for ~12-13k on Mandy and still sells out quickly. Same goes for Prototype Dom and Gouf Test Prototype; although their prices have yet to rise significantly, they sell as soon as they show up on Mandarake.

I'm sure certain A.N.I.M.E. releases sell better than others, but clearly the line is selling well enough to end up with RDs of designs like the Zaku Marine or GM Cannon, albeit as exclusives.

>>6386527
>Wing could've gotten more, but it still got a very nice selection of releases that were very well done.

Yeah but I wonder what makes them just stop after all that, especially with the way they seem to be going all out on Dunbine. I guess Dunbine has a lot of fans.

>>6386578
>I guess Dunbine has a lot of fans.
It's possible, considering it's one of the few fantasy mech shows out there and arguably the best known, at least in the east.

>>6385606
1/100 for 15k yen
1/60 for 25k yen

sounds about right.

But don't let the 1/100 size fool you, Bandai's A team worked on this, opening hatches, retractable landing gears, etc.

>>6386621
maybe, still, preorder nightmare is bullshit so I won't probably even get a chance to buy it

>>6386578
Nothing left to make, they released every possible gundam, after that hype died down

>>6386578
My guess is that there's a few factors at play comparing Wing to Dunbine in this scenario.

From a western perspective, Wing kick-started the western Gundam fanbase, and so while it was popular here in the west, it actually wasn't nearly as popular in Japan. Thus, in relation to RD sales, being a Gundam series the figures they produced probably sold alright. But only a few popular figures might've sold well. Leo and Aries probably had more modest sales, so Bandai would've used those numbers to determine that producing other grunts from the series wasn't worth the investment.

Switching to the Dunbine side of the argument, the series is ultimately unknown outside of the hardcore Mecha-fan niche in the west. But in Japan I'm sure a lot of adult collectors at least remember seeing it on tv when they were young. I'm not sure how popular the series was, but regardless, even just considering the fact that the series had more exposure in the east would mean that there's more of a market for it over there. On top of that, Dunbine hasn't really had any good product options available until the RDs, so anyone who is a fan is having a blast seeing all these great new figures from the series.

Another thing to keep in mind is that Bandai, especially this division of it at that, considers Japan its prime market. Global sales are icing on the cake, but what sells well in Japan determines what they're going to produce more of in the future.

>>6386578
Part of it is a switch to more hardcore fanbases who are more willing to pay the increasingly premium prices the line is charging. I feel like that's a major driver behind the move to all 80s stuff. I would assume they shifted to a more premium business model because they figured rising prices from China would drive off more casual collectors even if they tried to keep prices down. Might as well get high margins from a smaller, more dedicated consumer base.

I think that right now they're trying to figure out where to take the line after they run out of marketable 80 robots. That's why we're seeing these retools for Geass and 00 alongside the new Tri stuff at lower prices. This is all just speculation on my part as to the lines positioning strategy of course, Tamashii could just be managed by escaped chimps for all I know. Monsterarts and SRC probably are.

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I'm really hoping they follow through and release the ID-0 figures. I'm really enjoying the show and the I-Machines are great designs.

>>6386631
>maybe, still, preorder nightmare is bullshit so I won't probably even get a chance to buy it

I guess most of the hi-metals come back in stock periodically though, unlike the normal DX Chogokins. So there's that.

>>6386801
I need to start watching this. It'll be interesting alongside Fafner to say the least, although, that's not to say that I don't find it interesting on its own from what I read.

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Can anyone school me on how MSIA compare to Robot Spirits? I've only ever bought the latter.

Are MSIA nice and sturdy? Are they the ones I've heard people compare to the old American Gundam figs from years ago?
Is the line even still alive? (There are no results on AmiAmi and searching on Amazon all the results look pretty ghetto like they're really old releases.)

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>>6387088
MSIAs are fine, they just might feel a bit dated depending on the age of the particular figure you're buying. The sculpts aren't quite as sharp, and they definitely feel more toy-like than RDs. They typically have a good assortment of joints and pose fine though.

The old American Gundam figures were in fact MSIAs. The line basically ended in 2008, when it was replaced by Robot Damashii.

>>6387088
>>6387101
Yeah they are nice and sturdy since they were made for the American audience where Gunpla didn't sell.

>>6387101
>>6387103
Damn, I always thought the American toys were altered/simplified version of some Japanese line, but they were straight up MSIAs?

I'll have to grab some before their prices start going crazy, if they've already ended the line.

So is RD the only source for non-Gunpla Gundam figures now? Not including stuff like Converge and NX Edge anyway.

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G fighter, feels like a ouzzle so far, cant wait to get into it. The super napalm is wayyy bigger than expected though.

>>6387109
msia is old as fuck and found super super cheap on mandarake dude
im tempted to get the big zam msia actually

>>6387124
>mandarake
I've seen that site mentioned a lot but never tried ordering from there. Is there anything different or complicated about it or is it as easy as ordering from AmiAmi or HLJ?

>>6387109
Umm...I think so, yeah. Can't really think of anyone else making gundam figures these days.

>>6387126
It's different in the sense that everything you see is used (they look over it carefully so you generally don't have to worry about quality) and there is only one of each item, so you don't really know if you're gonna get something when you place an order. Someone might walk in and buy it before your order is processed. Ordering itself is pretty straightforward. Just know that each item is marked with a branch (location), and you cannot combine items from different branches, they ship separately.

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Where did gundam go?
Its simple enough putting him in, just a coupla attachments

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Discount gm cannon

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So many different gimmicks and modes, you could buy another one just to have it in a different mode

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Core booster Feat. G-monstrosity

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he looks ridiculous

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some G bull action

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>>6387068
It has some really great designs.

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>>6387088
Yes, the MSIA line is very nice. The first versions can be a bit basic when it comes to articulation but still look really good and fairly detailed when compared to the Damashii line. They are more rubbery and durable than Robot Damashii's model kit feel which I actually prefer since you don't have to worry about them as much. The version 2s and extended line are quite amazing and have a ton of accessories, articulation, and even more detail than the version 1s. Get the Japanese versions if you wan panel lining.

>>6387225
From left to right, Gouf version 1 MSIA, Gouf Extended MSIA, and Robot Damashii Gouf.

I suggest Mandarake if you're looking to buy MSIA. Best prices I've found even with the shipping.

>>6387225
>>6387228
What's your opinion of the eMSIA Gouf? Is the articulation decent? I liked the dusty/pale looking panel line job on that one and have been considering a purchase.

>>6387230
The articulation is very good, double joints everywhere, the feet pads have articulation, and midsection is its own piece so it can bend quite a lot at the stomach and waist. Colors great if you like the more realistic or weathered look and comes with a lot more accessories than the Damashii.

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>>6387109
RDs were meant to be the toy division's "one-line-to-end-all-lines". Prior to that they had several lines like MSiA, E-MSiA, A-MSiA, HCM Pro, FIX Figuration and it was getting messy so decided to throw everything into a single line.

But that's only the toys' division. The Candy Toys division occasionally does small 3~4" articulated figures (Gundam Assault, Universal Unit) but that seems to be on hiatus and Candy toys are a bitch to obtain outside Japan.

>>6387140
>>6387141
>>6387154
>>6387157
>>6387158
>>6387167

Dang you must live in Japan cause you got that FAST. Any fear of breakage when pulling the Gundam apart at the waist for the various modes?

>>6387281
>Candy toys are a bitch to obtain outside Japan.
Depends where you live. Here in California I have a handful of shops that bring these in for sale, plus Barnes & Noble sold Assault Kingdom, and to my knowledge still sells Universal Unit. The prices are hiked, sure, but that's the price you pay for not importing an entire case yourself.

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>>6387283
thats because i live there atm :^)

nah not at all, pulling the waist apart is easy, just be gentle

>>6387167

Is that an arch enemy mk2 in the background? That's one of my grails.

>>6387281
>Candy toys are a bitch to obtain outside Japan.

You have to wait a while after their japan release, they eventually get to the USA.

I just picked up 6 Universal Unit Gundams from a USA Ebay seller for $11 a piece shipping included.

The only tricky part is the blind packaging where you are not sure which of the 2 variants of a mobile suit you will be getting.

Ka Signature section scans are out.
And also for this month Huckebein will be announcend the next month...

>>6387347
>Ka Signature section scans are out.

Where can I find them?

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>>6387351

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>>6387357

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>>6387342
Think bigger, its a PG

Gotta say, its fun to play with this thing

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>>6387357
Thanks! I'm really looking forward to getting the KS FAZZ

>>6386621
>But don't let the 1/100 size fool you, Bandai's A team worked on this, opening hatches, retractable landing gears, etc.

The 1992 model kit was 1/100 scale, so this pic gives you a rough idea what to expect, sizewise. Bandai has had 25 years to work on this, so hopefully this toy will be way better than this model.

>>6387418
>that color scheme
>gundam hammer
I must buy it.

>>6387418

Now THAT'S a bazooka effect.

>>6387472
Seriously! That effect looks great, and getting the Gundam Hammer out of it means I'll probably be picking this up too. Heh.

>>6386371
THIS.

>>6387197
I didn't expect something like this in it, all right!

>>6387357
>blonde hair for S Gundam ALICE reference
I approve of this.

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>>6387228
>I suggest Mandarake if you're looking to buy MSIA. Best prices I've found even with the shipping.
What the fuck are you talking about? Are there two different Mandarakes?
Because all I see is a handful of sold-out G Gundam throwaway units and RX-78, half of which are 4000 yen anyway.

Amazon has way more for way cheaper.

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>>6387418
>>6387419
Oh boy more RX78s and Zakus.

>>6388121
Search MS in Action.

>>6388134
Dammit.

Well thanks. What's their shipping like?

While on the subject of Mandarake; I'm ordering from them for the first time and under registration it only marks Address Line 2 as required, what's up with that?

Is that where I should put my real address instead of line 1? I don't want to order something and get it shipped to the wrong place.

>>6388121
>>throwaway ms

no taste

>>6388134
>>6388162

lol also quick to throw a tantrum

>>6387372

what is that simple grey mecha with wings in the background?

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>>6388175
>tantrum
Sounds like you're just butthurt that someone doesn't like your saturday-morning-cartoon-tier G Gundam shit.

There's no logical reason to assume that MSIA wouldn't be the term to search for when it was the only term used in the entire thread up to that point.

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>>6387357
>>6387359
Holy shit that's sexy. Finally some interesting new RDs. Not looking forward to the price, though.

>>6388175
>mobile fighter
>not throwaway
Toonami babies are the worst.

>>6388162
>What's their shipping like?
Ass.

>>6388121
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/listPage/serchKeyWord?categoryCode=00&keyword=ms+in+action

This is what I was talking about. The average price is about 1500 yen vs. 30-50$ on Amazon and Ebay. If you are buying a lot of them Mandarake is cheaper if you combine shipping.

>>6388231
Yeah, >>6388134 already corrected me.
The shipping rates look brutal, though. The cheap prices really are only nice if you order a lot, huh?
And doesn't Mandy charge an extra fee for orders cheaper than 5000 yen, too?

>>6388169
Can anyone help me out with this?

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>>6388177
LBX/Danbooru Senki Buster. It's a kit, if you're unfamiliar with the series.

>>6388293
Just type the same address for both if needed.

>>6388242
Not that I'm aware. I recently bought a version 2 Zaku II listed at 1500 yen and ended up being 24$ after shipping and everything.

>>6388134

No, search "MIA" japs don't consider suit when labeling.

>>6388402
And that was with their cheapest shipping option from their Sahara store. Another order I just made with about 7 or so figures ran 30$ for shipping alone. Expect it to take awhile if you get the cheaper shipping option.

>>6387418
>>6387419
Can anyway say if these are P-Bandai or not? Don't want to be looking forward to them otherwise.

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>>6385210
Holy moly that looks good, so glad I waited on the Hi-Metal instead of getting the Evolution Toys one.

>>6385312
I only own the standard RD, but from what I've heard:

Good: Looks great, lots of paint and tampo detail, well articulated. Repackage comes with a spiffy stand.

Bad: Rather pricey for what you get, and note that the repackage is going to be a lottery web-exclusive which is gonna make it even tougher/pricer for us to get. Never really heard of any problems with the figure itself, though.

>>6387167
Your shots and in-hand feedback are much appreciated! Always awesome to hear your input so close to release.

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Oh, the Tamashii Building sets are on sale at HLJ! Normal and Damaged sets are 1500JPY and 1375JPY respectively, plus a little store credit. Snagged one of each and considering a second Normal set.

http://hlj.com/product/BANN05179
http://hlj.com/product/BANN05959

>>6388242
Overseas shipping is always gonna bite ya a bit, but Mandarake has very reasonable shipping rates, especially if you use RSAL (and don't mind waiting around two weeks). Just had a Mandarake shipment arrive yesterday!
>And doesn't Mandy charge an extra fee for orders cheaper than 5000 yen, too?
They used to, but they stopped doing that last year.

>>6388470
The Gundam is going to be regular release, but the Marine Zaku is a web exclusive. Definitely getting the Zaku anyways though, I'm absurdly excited for it.

>>6388627
I'm hype for Marine Zaku as well, but the lack of effect parts or anything exciting/surprising really is kind of a bummer.

>>6388627
I like the cracked building sculpts, but the cracked roadway looks so fucking absurdly cheap, I can't get behind that.

>>6388627
>The Gundam is going to be regular release, but the Marine Zaku is a web exclusive. Definitely getting the Zaku anyways though, I'm absurdly excited for it.
Thank you lad. Really need to get those other 2 gundams for a overkill team.

>>6388307
Not him, but thanks for the info! Neat little guy (not that I checked the size). I'll keep a lookout for him, unlikely as it is that it'll be in my local shop.

>>6388627
Thanks for the heads-up! Makes picking up plain Jane Gafran even more tempting. Fafner suits as well.

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Ka Signature has come a long way. Ever since 2012, they've maintained approximately 3 to 4 releases a year. But initially they were not focused on any particular Gundam series as they were making obscure MS from Gundam UC and Zeta to supplement HGUC, which was a weak point. Thankfully, it looks like they are going to complete the Gundam Sentinel line, and it is going to function as a standalone line rather than complementing HGUC etc.

We still need Xeku Ein(probably across 2 separate releases, third type and 1st/2nd combo), Xeku Zwei and Nouvel GM. They will probably skip Gaza E.

I am really hoping that they KA Signature Huckebein won't make them forget about Xeku Ein.

It would be great if they release Methuss Kai in light of the Mk-II and Dijeh Zeta releases, but looks like it will be unlikely.

Further down the line, I would really wonder if they will make Messer and Gustav Carl when they run out of ideas.

Standalone comprehensive lines are much better as the aesthetics are kept consistent.

There is no way I could mix ANIME line with ka signature or HGUC,

I personally have collected the following RD lines:

ka Signature(got 75-80% of the releases, but as I mentioned before, the non-Sentinel stuff don't fit as a group)

Gundam ANIME

Dunbine (90% done)

a few L Gaim ones.

Have some random Crossbone, Unicorn, V Gundam RDs, but I really don't like randomness in toylines.

>>6387359
I think the Zeta Plus C1 will need to have 02 and 03 decal options.

I hope they are not holding it back due to the HGUC p-bandai Zeta Plus C1, but the two are separate markets anyway. Both HGUC Bylarant Custom and Barzam came out after ka Signature.

It may also lead to the return of the Hummingbird if the mould could support such equipment.

>>6389049
I hope the Huckebein, if ever released would be a starting point for a SIDE OG with other characters beside Katoki's. Anyway, at least let's hope to have news about the Huckie soon

>>6385210
Pre-orders when

>>6387088
Proportions are bad.

>>6390027
I was never interested in it.

I like my knight gundams in SD form, hence I have many of the SDX's.

>>6389734
July 3rd at the standard time.

>>6390027
What the fuck? I think I'm going to stop buying RDs. Loose joints are one thing but that's a $120 figure. For that much you get a scale that actually had someone apply a paintjob and decals that aren't babby-tier.

>>6390133
see you next week

>>6390027
>>6390029
So what happened here, I know its broken and most likely a display piece but what happened?

>>6390139
I mean you will because I have the Mk V marking version, two GM Cannons, and the Knight already pre-ordered with nonrefundable 50% deposits on them... But after that I'm done.

>>6390153
What site did you use?

>>6390141
Looks like a display piece where the head snapped off at the neck and they're trying to use putty to temporarily put it back on, but that failed?

>>6390244
Proxyrabbitjapan. It's a middleman and they have decent shipping prices and charges, better shipping charges then nippon yasan's estimates last I checked.

But they changed some policies a little while ago, like removing the 20% deposit option. So we'll see

>>6390027
>>6390029
>>6390133
>>6390251

This thing still looks like a 3D printed prototype based on the texture of the parts. And even if it wasn't it's probably been carried all over and manhandled by assistants. It happens all the time.

>>6390307
SLS printed nylon can have similar properties to ABS. And some of the parts look smooth while others don't, which means it might just be a poor paintjob.

That said I hope you're right and it's not flawed design.

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>>6389049
GFFs are good supplements if you're collecting 144s. Most of them blend well except the late UC ones (All are available now as HGUCs). Personally, I've also added garage kits from B-Club and Studio Reckless for lesser known MS.

>>6389053
I hope so especially since the C1 HGUC derived it's legs from the Unicorn version. Sentinel's C1s have slimmer legs. It will also be great if they can release A1, A2 and D versions as well.

>>6390523
Hmm, never bought a GFF before. They seem pretty pricey. How's the joint setup/range compared to a RD?

>>6390523
The short guy GFFs are fine scale wise(GM/Zaku), but the bigger guys are not proportionally larger based on setting height.

The GFF Psycho Gundam/Mk-11 are almost perfectly 1/144 so they fit well with Ka Signature Dijeh and FA Gundam Mk-II.

>>6387088
>Are they the ones I've heard people compare to the old American Gundam figs from years ago?

They are the same thing. Mobile Suit in Action is the name of the line but they were released in the US as just Gundam without the MSiA branding.

>Are MSIA nice and sturdy?

It depends on the specific figure and the condition. Pretty much everything NIB is sturdy but the later Version 2 and Extended releases tend to be better than the Version 1 figures.

>Amazon all the results look pretty ghetto like they're really old releases

Well yes, they are old. The line completely stopped almost ten years ago (2008) and started almost twenty years ago (1999).
>>6387103
>Yeah they are nice and sturdy since they were made for the American audience where Gunpla didn't sell.

>made for the American audience

What are you talking about? MSiA were released in Japan before they saw releases in the US and continue to release figures afterward that never saw any retail presence in the US (for example most of the Version 2 figures).

>>6387109
>but they were straight up MSIAs?

Yes. The only difference between the releases tend to be paint applications. The Japanese versions of many figures don't have things like faction insignia, unit numbers, character insignia, but also tend to have darker overall colors. There were also a few exclusive US color variations like the Submarine color Gogg and the Desert Dom.

>non-Gunpla Gundam figures now?

There are Gundam Fix Figuration and Zeonography which were made during the same time as MSIA. GFF and Zeonography were a sort of middle step between MSIA and Gunpla, for collectors who wanted the detail of Gunpla but without the need to assemble and paint.

>>6387124
>im tempted to get the big zam msia actually

It's worth it. It really is huge compared to the MSiA figures. The only large MSiA UC items I don't have are the Elmeth, GP03, and Psyco Gundam.

>>6388402
>>6388414

Are you me?

I literally did the same thing almost a month ago.

>3x Zaku II version 2 for 1500 each, Zeta Gundam version 2, Galbaldy B, black Hi Zack, Okawara version Dom

>>6391284
Just about, I'm still trying to get my 0079 Zeon stuff completed. V2 Zaku II, Zaku I, Z'gok, Gogg, Gelgoog Cannon, Acguy, and Zock are all the way. The waiting is brutal

>>6391335
I have almost everything UC regular release and a few Dengeki/Hyper Hobby exclusives. I'm just missing a few things from Zeta and ZZ. And the three big items I mentioned in my other post.


Of course I also buy extra grunts when I see them so I have a ton of Zaku version 1s, with this order from Mandarake I have 7 Zaku version 2s, three GM version 2s, 9 GM version 1s, five extended Zakus, a bunch of extended Goufs, a few version 2 Doms and a version 2 Rick Dom, a bunch of version 1 Doms, a shit ton of regular and extended Gelgoogs.

I just need to get a few more of the ZGok grunts and I want at least one more Acguy.

If I see them cheap enough I'll probably grab more ground type GMs, GM snipers, GM Customs and GM Cannon IIs.

I plan on putting together a terrain table with 1/160 scale train stuff to do a table top game/diorama.

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HAM

FUCKING

HANDS

>>6392748
Arm day , every day , lol

>>6392748
>average fingers of /toy/

>>6386328
lil' bit.

>>6392748
this reminds me of that elder toguro figure someone posted in the yuyuhakusho thread right now

>>6392748
BIG
MEATY
CLAAAAWS

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>>6392748
I like this configuration more, with four arms. However, what I'm really waiting for is the Buster sword/bow.

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After getting the Desert Prototype Dom I wish the Zeongraphy line would have continued...

>>6386375
Bandai overstocks the ANIME line knowing that the mould is everlasting.

The GM sold the most due to army building.

>>6387357
Katoki is doing GFFMCs again, so less ka signatures in the future.

The only ones in the pipeline are Huckebein and Zeta Plus. Xeku Zwei is definitely on hold.

>>6394315
It is likely that an ANIME version will come out as it is a variant of the Proto Dom.

Though, no mould variants have been released within MSV stuff so far.

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Here's the Gundam stuff going up today.

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Apologies if they don't belong here, I don't know much about gundam.

>>6395346
>>6395350

It's cool that they're doing the Amuro versions of the Mk II and the Zeta. The MSIA versions are relatively hard to find and expensive for MSIA.

>>6395345

Is this going to go up on the US webstore like the gm cannon? >>6395346

>>6395346
>>6395350
Those are model kits

>>6395574
they only shitty thing about those old revols is the paint breaks down or something and dust becomes one with the paint since it gets kinda sticky.

Here's a link in case anyone wanted to check out better pics of the Zaku Marine.

http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000115524/

So I'm guessing the RX black/red/white will be a normal release?? I hope so.. I ain't trying to pay out the ass like I'm about to on these marine zaku...

>>6396113
If only it was in this very thread.

>???
>....
stop

>>6396139
Fuck you.. I'm being lazy and don't want to read through that fucking novel of autism to get to that post..

Which I found eventually..

>no you stop ;)

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http://tamashii.jp/item/12211/
http://tamashii.jp/item/12219/

Looks like the new Lancelot and Guren are essentially rereleases of the previous ones, but with new accessories, the Float Unit for Lancelot and the 3 pronged claw for Guren.
As far as I can tell, its the same molds. Guren also comes with the regular claw as well.

Hyped regardless. Love that Geass RDs are back and I really hope that we get more KMFs.

>>6397882
I wouldn't get hyped until they announce a new mold. This seems like classic Tamashii bullshit to me. I wouldn't be surprised if nothing happens after this.

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>>6397890
In all honesty? I don't even care if we get old molds with new stuff, as I still want all the remaining Alexander variants. I would buy every single one of them.
Theres still the Liberte, RedOgre, the 3 different Valiants and even the Drones.

The Alexander is still one of my all-time, absolute favorite RDs.

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>>6397894
Also, theres the Oz the Reflection stuff too. TONS of variations of the existing molds.

The VF-2 Hi-Metal R release looks amazing, holy shit.

http://tamashii.jp/item/12210/?wovn=en

>>6397912
>http://tamashii.jp/item/12210/?wovn=en

I hope this preorder goes like the other Hi-Metals, which were easy to get and would always come back as being available again a few times before release.

>>6397912
Tekkaman precursor.

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>>6397941
Actually, Tekkaman Blade came first. There's even a D-Boy "cameo" in episode 5 of Macross II.

For those that were wondering, Zaku Marine did go up on the US P-Bandai site.
http://us.p-bandai.asia/tamashiiwebshop/item-1000000884/

>>6398161

Sweet just registered, now I can start dropping nippon yasan.

>>6398161
YES!

>>6397894
I had actually forgotten how many Alexander retools they could do. You have a good point there.

>>6397895
Didn't this one get a customized RD shown in a hobby magazine, or was it the Alexander model kit?

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>>6398461
The Photo Novel used a lot of customs of existing figures for its variants. 95% of the stuff in it were stuff of them retooling existing RDs and In Action! Offshoot figures.

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>>6398461
>>6398607
Also, Alexander RedOgre would be a great figure.

So Bandai chooses which MSV figure to do next based on which molds they already have, popularity, or what?

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Finally the new goodies came in today. Stupid USPS withheld my packages for half the week because no one answered the door at 10AM.

>>6390027
>>6390029
KEK

>>6397912
I'm so glad I didn't pick up that Evolution Toy piece of junk when it went on sales at HLJ.

>>6398161
>"Sorry, Out of Stock"
Damn.

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>>6398858
And apparently, you can retrofit the Odysseus with the Xi's equipment.

>>6398858
>>"Sorry, Out of Stock"
Wow... I wasn't expecting that. The pre-order just opened today. Personally I wasn't gonna pick one up anyway, but that doesn't make me feel too great about future releases.

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Also this.
http://sp.tamashii.jp/item/12212/

>>6398910
On the bright side, the fact that they sell well is good for the line

>>6398942
It's not P-Bandai north america. It's the asian/singapore branch just setting aside a few items to sell internationally. I doubt they actually had that many for the entirety of the Americas

>>6398965
Ah, that makes sense. I forgot that this was the actual case.

>>6398858
That goes up on July 3rd at the usual time, with Bat'fleck's Figuarts, Lancelot and its float unit, early season 2 version Guren mk 2, and a bunch of other fun things. November is when Batfleck and the VF-2SS come out. It's going to be a good damn month.

No familiarity with the design before now, but I heard horror stories about the Evolution Toy version and this looks amazing all on its own.

>>6398858
T-Thanks USPS for knocking as lightly as possible...

Those fucks still have my package from Madarake. Signature confirmation was a mistake.

Fuck the marine zaku sold out fast on the US bandai site.

>>6398822
who knows, next is GM Sniper

>>6399238
I'm fucking pissed about it

>>6399238
I'm actually glad in a way, even if I missed out.

The better the US site does, the better it will be for us in the long run.

>>6399247

Still on nippon yasan at least

>>6398161
>>6398184
>>6398383
>>6398910
>>6399247
Just a big tip for you folks.
Shipping is $33 flat per order. So if you just preordered the RS, then you will be paying $33 in shipping. Lol
So you should be glad you missed out.

>>6399390

>>$33 shipping
>>Preorders can actually sell out before the deadline
>>Like one good figure a month anyways

I want to support this but come on Bandai this isn't any better than N-Y.

>>6398161
>http://us.p-bandai.asia/tamashiiwebshop/item-1000000884/

How come they only let you order ONE? I wanted at least two to save on shipping.

Will they cancel your orders if you make two orders and combine them?

>>6398041
Thanks.

Both were Obari influenced.

>>6399452
Order limits, it is an online exclusive and made in limited numbers.

Why one and not 2...I suspect US site has a strict quantity

>>6399488
>Order limits, it is an online exclusive and made in limited numbers.

I thought the whole point of P-Bandai is that they make as many as people order. Why would the American site have a limit?

>>6399238
>>6399247
>>6399252
Surprise, the site no longer says "Out of Stock."
http://us.p-bandai.asia/tamashiiwebshop/item-1000000884/

>>6399390
>>6399448
Don't get me wrong, the system is far from perfect. But if this gets enough support then they may make an official US P-Bandai branch down the line with better systems in place like cheaper shipping and higher stock quantities.

>>6399507
The "american" site is actually the pet project of the Bandai Asia branch. That's why they're limited in what they can sell and why there might be odd order size limits. That's also why the set shipping cost is so high, as well.

With any luck the experiment is enough of a success to warrant opening up a proper Bandai US once more to handle this sort of thing.

>>6387398
i have this exact same model vf2ss metal siren. i hope the new one looks better because this one lacked a little something.

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So are all the MSV figures doomed to be secondary market scalper central or will Bandai make them more accessible in the future?

>>6399643

Have you seen these pics?

http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/408427/

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Finally got around to opening my last Mandarake package. Man, they really went full-AmiAmi with the packaging, haha.

>>6399645
Well, web-exclusives aren't reissued (though occasionally they're re-released as "new" figures with minor changes), so it's more likely to be the former.

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Yay, finally got one! I somehow missed the fact that the black packaging was just a slip-cover, so the box art was a pleasant surprise. Packaging looks so dang nice, I'm flirting with the idea of just leaving it in the package. It's wrong, I know!

>>6399734
Gosh that looks so dang good.

https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamashii-Nations-Spirits-Battler/dp/B01HPGNXFK/ref=sr_1_58?ie=UTF8&qid=1498962133&sr=8-58&keywords=robot+spirits

Bozune is $20 on Amazon if anyone wants one. Even at that price I think I'll pass though. I just don't have any real love for the design.

Should I buy a 2nd EX-S because I'm a retard who blows money like tap water?

>>6400880
for display in a different mode, or just to keep mint in box for the satisfaction of having one as a collector's item?

I did that for Sirbine and VF-1 Armored, but I think it is better done with super rare and limited items and items that don't have a window box.

If you have the space and money, it is not too harmful, but only if you feel like owning a toy store :)

>>6400928
Just because I can get it for 150 bucks

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I am very, very afraid for the thin clear plastic wings (with teeny tiny balljoints) on my Dunbine RDs. Hell, just inserting them into the sockets was one of the most nerve-wracking things for me. Have any of you ever broken one, or heard tales of someone breaking one?

>>6401028

I haven't put the wings in half of them because of that. Why the fuck they made the sockets out of the hardest plastic instead of something soft is a mystery to me. The ball joints are so tight on mine.

>>6401028
Use mild heat from a hair dryer or water to get them in easier. Lube might work too, a little oil, but that can get messy and mess up your joint popping mojo

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I love this line so much, guys. I'm really scared for the day when it ends. Every figure is so many leagues ahead of other prebuilts and even some model kits

Don't forget, preorders are July 3rd at the usual time. So that's ~3 AM Eastern Monday morning.

RD Guren mk 2 (Early season 2 repaired/replaced radiation emitter arm type) and Lancelot + Float Device are up, plus the RX-78-1. The Hi-Metal R VF-2SS + SAP Unit is also going up tonight and looks fucking amazing. Everything but the Guren mk 2 is November delivery, with Guren mk 2 being December.

>>6401307
Well, even if it someday ends, it'll probably immediately transition into a newer and better one. Kind of like how MSiA transitioned right into RD itself, or Souchaku Henshin transitioned into SH Figuarts.

>>6401028
Speaking of this, I got a new Dunbine RD today and while inserting the wings, I had a terrifying moment where I was exerting too much pressure and the wing shot forward and into the solid plastic of the back. I could be wrong here, it all happened so fast--but I swear the wing BENT, like a significant amount, and then snapped back into place. I examined it for stress marks or cracks and couldn't find any so....now I'm wondering if I imagined it, or if Bandai made the wings out of some gloriously flexible and durable plastic.

>>6397882
They still haven't rereleased Seiten after all these years.

>>6401517
Eh, its a dated model anyway. A brand new mold would be better.

But I'd want new KMFs first.

>>6399552
> $93

I can't

>>6401028
>>6401043

Just put the wings in, you cowards. Worst thing that happens is they break and then you don't have wings in your bugbots in places where you already didn't have wings in your bugbots.

Seriously, I've never had any of them break. And even if it does, it's not the end of the world. Be brave. You'll love how posing the wings can really flesh out a dunbine figure.

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>>6401028
hold it near the bulbous tip
ease in into the socket slowly
not too much pressure
feels great when it pops in

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>>6383056
Speaking of Big O, the complete series North American Blu-ray set is like seventy dollars for twenty-something or so episodes. Damn. It's like buying a single DVD release from Aniplex America.

VF-2SS + SAP: http://hlj.com/product/BANN17742/Act

Lancelot, Guren and Prototype Gundam are all up now

>>6402606
How did you find this? It' not on the front fucking page and didn't come up in search

>>6401307
RDs are getting only better, and >>6401351 likely has it right with the "newer and better" line transition in the future. I really don't understand those shit-starters who keep complaining about how the line is "dying" or "getting boring" when we have fantastic Ka Sig, A.N.I.M.E., Dunbine, and Patlabor stuff coming out.

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Any of you have experience with NEXEDGE? The TTGL looks pretty nice.

>>6397882
I'm happy that they've finally made a RD of Lancelot Air Cavalry, it's about time.

I'll be getting it the second it's out.

>>6402935
They're ok. Like a step between one of those nice pose-able gashapon figures and a RD

>Slept through the pre-order window for the VF-2
Fucking fuck my shit up senpai

>>6403262
>>Slept through the pre-order window for the VF-2
>Fucking fuck my shit up senpai

Same. Every other Hi-Metal came back in stock but I am concerned.

Also I don't get Macross fans how the hell are the Destroids still in stock. I thought those would sell out just as fast considering they rarely get toys.

>>6403265
>>6403262

Do HLJ preorders only "open up" again during normal Japanese business hours (meaning there's no use refreshing the page all day)

>>6403262
>>6403265

AmiAmi and CDJapan might have it. Nippon-Yasan is another option. HLJ's sold out in 6 minutes flat and aren't back yet that I know of.

>>6403371
>AmiAmi
That's where I was planning to get it from, sold out there.
Do CDJapan do discounts? Might check there if they do.

My G-Fighter just arrived today.

I can't decide what form to display it in. But it is everything I ever wanted in a G-Fighter toy.

Is the A.N.I.M.E. version of the RX-78 as cool as it looks? I know very little about Robot Damashii but that one definitely has my interest.

>>6403754
Definitely.

>>6403550
Yeah its pretty nice. The engineering obviously is not comparable to the MG kit but it is certainly the most solid feeling version of it when combined. Nothing feels fiddly at all.

Anyone got an image of what this marking set for the rd rx-78-1 prototype gundam looks like?

I have the mg (not built) but looking to swap this in over it, namely because I have no modeling skill and cbf'd building anymore, I just want my pretty stuff now

>>6403754
I don't like the ANIME line that much, but that RX-78 is the real deal. I recommend the Full Armor version, so much more accessories.

>>6402935
It looks good, and is reasonably priced. I jumped on it.

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>>6402935
My favorite low cost (ergh, for the most, at last) sd line. I really want the Mazinger Z, Gretto, and Shin Getter, but Bandai fucking forget.

The Z Gundam is rad.

>>6398938
HLJ has the preorder up, doesn't seem to be an exclusive.

>>6404913
We already knew it wasn't exclusive back when it was announced.

After the airing of Knights and Magic, do you guys think they will release more?

I guess I am refreshing HLJ's VF2 page in vain at this point. Meanwhile both Destroids are up for grabs. Thought those would go faster.

>>6405233
I could cancel my HLJ one as I grabbed one off Nippon Yasan which was 13k yen including shipping.

>>6405233
Theres no point in refreshing now, even if they post more openings , it will no longer be at the previous low preorder price. You missed their discount preorder .

>>6405735

It will still have some kind of discount off MSRP. Also having one for $5 more is better than not at all but thanks for posting I guess?

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>>6405208
I like all the variants we saw, from the standard school type, to the purple-tinted one of the green-haired girl, to the MC's "father's" one and those green and I assume actual military ones. Edgar's, the Earlcumber, is still my favorite though.

I'd love to have one that came with the scepter and an effect part for their magic casting
>magical runes clearly visible in the spell being cast
I want to say that should be done more often in anime, but maybe it'd lose its charm too much.

>>6405832
It is the first time I ve seen mechs with magic staffs aside from SD Gundam Gaiden.

>>6405799
My bad , i thought it was N-Y. You'll be fine at HLJ ,when they open more slots, it will still be their 14000 yen preorder price and they always have extras.

>>6406777
Well hello there beautiful... Where was this?

>>6406777
The proportion of the toy looks better that the lineart.

>>6406777
I would have preferred the original Gipsy but hell, preorders when?

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>>6406777
>RD
>Not SRC

Super Robot Chogokins really are dead outside of Mazinger repaints, aren't they

>>6406848
>>6406926

Tamashii Nation 10th anniv event in Shanghai. Nothing other than this, but since Uprising is in February, PO probably soon.

>>6406955

i'm cool with that because it means no floppy diecast joints

My SRC Gokai-oh suffered from the metal used on the hip-joints.

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SOC gypsy

neat

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>>6407000

card confirmation

>>6407000
>>6407001

This is the ultimate KATOKID design. If it didn't have a shrunken head it would be nice, though. Shame that this is one of those instances when the main robot is the least cool one out of all of them.

>>6387287
what? the gunpla shops in LA have them for 8 bux each

>>6407000
Better than NECA junk.

RD may be more poseable.

>>6407182
I personally love gipsy over the other jaegers, so I'm super pumped for this.

>>6407350
They aren't doing RDs from the first movie, though.

>>6407353

Same here. I'll take this.

>>6406058
Same here, pretty sweet that the use of the particular spell was flamethrower-like rather than exclusively casting blots as had happened earlier in the episode.

>>6406777
Well, this is unexpected (to me). It doesn't have the charm of the old Gipsy, but I appreciate it. I probably will like it more once I see it in motion.

>>6406955
SRCs are expensive garbage.

>>6407000
>>6407001
Did Japan care for Pacific Rim?

>>6407231
....okay, and? That's the definition of a hiked price, if you buy a case yourself they work out to like 400 yen apiece (which is like $3.50)

>>6406777
Still ugly.

>>6407000
>>6407001
Hmm....looks weirdly...smooth, and I don't mean because it lacks weathering. The forms and shapes somehow look off to me. Thus far, sculpt-wise, the best Gipsy in my book is the plamo.

>>6407917
Kojima did.

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>>6407939
Forgot pic.

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Metal Build QuanT Incoming

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And even a Weapon pack Gn Blaster II, to combine them into a new Twin Buster form.

>>6407939
But he is a westaboo. So that's to be expected.

>>6407980
>Metal Build QuanT Incoming

BORING. Maybe now that they've finally burned through all the 00 we can get more random stuff like F91

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>>6406777
Sexy as fuck, I was expecting a release month/period tho. Shame the first jaegers didnt get a RD figures [toyspoiler]I'm too stupid and retarded to build the kits[/toyspoiler]

>>6406955
good. they are stupid overpriced

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When are you going to give us the grunt Botune, Bandai?
I want to army build with them.

>>6408026
We are in full anniversary of 00. After the QuanT the Next one is the Arbalest. A Non Gundam thing. Happy now?

>>6408038
Looks like the upper body is too thin and the torso is a bit too long but otherwise it looks nice. Was hoping for perfectly accurate figures, though. Especially when it clearly look nicer when it's accurate.

>>6408058
>We are in full anniversary of 00. After the QuanT the Next one is the Arbalest. A Non Gundam thing. Happy now?

Maybe

>>6408026
It's the first completely 'new' product in the 00 anniversary line (that's not a re-release or add-on set). I only hope they do more because most of the announcements have been lackluster so far.

It's certainly nothing compared to SEED's anniversary a few years back that saw a mountain of new merchandise, and accompanying HD remaster.

>>6408026
>BORING.

I'm pretty sure every time Bandai starts a new action figure or model line we're going to have to get through the whole Exia/00/Quant/Freedom/Wing Gundam lineup over and over.

The Japanese love buying these suits I guess.

>>6408632
>The Japanese love buying these suits I guess.

It's statistically proven that protagonist mecha sell a lot more.

>>6408663

Too bad the protagonist Gundams are always the least interesting designs in each series.

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New thread!

>>6408895