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>>7239641 Other mecha toy discussion is also more than welcome!
Upcoming regular retail releases:
-Phenex Destroy Mode, Narrative Ver. (Dec. 8th)
-Iron Giant Galient (Dec. 29th)
-Zaku II High Mobility Type ver. A.N.I.M.E. (Jan. 2019)
-GM Sniper II ver. A.N.I.M.E. (Feb. 2019)
-Zeon Weapons Set ver. A.N.I.M.E. (Mar. 2019)
-Kampfer ver. A.N.I.M.E. (Apr. 2019)
Current open Tamashii Web exclusive preorders:
►Order Deadline Dec. 20th
-Ka Signature Nero, Lunar Landing Type (Apr. 2019)
-Nightingale (Apr. 2019, second batch)
-Strelizia XX (Apr. 2019) [Note: Will be distributed in the US as a regular retail release]
►Order Deadline TBA
-Aura Battler Guitorre (May 2019)
-Metal魂 Lancelot Albion Zero (May 2019)
Bandai's official RD page with images and release dates:
http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/robot_tamashii/
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The DX Chogokin VF-1J is also scheduled for Dec. 29th release. Worth keeping an eye out around release if you're still hunting for an order.
Individually articulated fingers! And check out the integrated gap covers for the top of the chest, neat!
Transformation video for folks who missed it:
https://youtu.be/lnq2wVY8SFU Anonymous
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>>7277753 That's one gorgeous looking boi.
Think once I get him in hand it's time to give the display a nice rejig and get some focus on the ANIME and Unicorn groupings.
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>>7277757 So close to perfection. The next step after this is correctly-functioning control surfaces and integrated side fillers.
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>>7277757 Pretty cool how the legs detach during transformation. Doesn't it do something similar in the show?
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>>7277766 Yeah I'm honestly a little bummed the gap fillers aren't just panels that fold out. I think it can be done. At least the ones on the top are integrated.
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>>7277767 Yes. The only figure with a transformation more accurate than this is one of the Bandai model kits that actually has pistons to move the legs into position.
>>7277768 I'm starting to wonder just how much more merchandise we'll get from some of these old series. The fanbases are starting to age out, I think I might be an anomaly being a 30-year-old who's heavily obsessed with SDF Macross, the core fanbase seems to be much older - late 40's and upwards - not to mention the creators and designers being much older. Same for Gundam. I plan to make the most of these stellar releases we're getting like DX Chogokin, GFF Metal Composite, Robot Damashii ANIME/MSV/Ver Ka, Hi-Metal R, etc because I don't see some of these old series being milkable for much longer.
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>>7277782 Yeah the 80's nostalgia wave can't last forever unfortunately and some of the stuff we're getting now will definitely be the peak for franchises. I don't really see L.Gaim, Dunbine, or Patlabor ever getting another comprehensive toyline for sure.
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>>7277755 most plasticky RD yet
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>>7277533 >being marked down to 8500 yen Where?
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>>7277782 >I think I might be an anomaly being a 30-year-old who's heavily obsessed with SDF Macross Nigga I'm only 19 and obsessed with Macross have been for years. I'm fairly certain that at least the big titles that still have shows coming out will be marketable for a fair while yet.
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>>7277855 Amazon.co.jp was the one I recall.
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>kampfer isn't exclusive
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>>7277755 >>7277850 Yeah. His red plastic straight up looks like laffy taffy. I was really anticipating this guy but he feels a lot cheaper than the other two googs. Lots of nub marks and a really loose right shoulder on mine. He doesn't even hold his rocket launcher snugly. It's a damn shame considering how good the gelgoog mold is.
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>>7278301 Well I'm somewhat okay with the fact I just missed out on the preorder window in that case.
Really want some Shin Matsunaga suits, his white suits are beautiful.
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>>7277782 Nah you aren't the only one, there are plenty of younger fans of SDFM but they probably don't have the money to buy pricey stuff like Arcadia releases yet.
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>>7278047 even within a fucking toy thread the niggerish culture prevails. why the hell is this lowlife shit so prevalent? im willing to bet your white right?
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Fucking hell, I just got my Hygogg and I am fucking impressed at how poseable this thing is without sacrificing fragility. The thing is solid as hell but still able to contort into nearly any pose I want it to. Springs on the back of the legs to keep a small flap up but still allow it to yield when you bend the legs?!
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>>7278531 I've just picked it up naturally from folk using it a lot on this site it's a habit.
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MB Gernsback is also getting released sometime this month. Any reviews yet?
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>>7278555 The ANIME subline has been pulling off engineering magic for a few years now for this sort of thing.
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>>7278047 >>7278371 I think we're in the minority personally - especially in Japan, where sales actually count. I imagine the younger generations there probably care more about Frontier and Delta if they're into it at all. Same for things like Gundam, Patlabor, etc.
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was resisting the kampfer... but gave in anyways. pre-ordered that son of a bitch. I think it'll be my last RD for a long while until they eventually do a Helldiver from Patlabor.
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>Lancelot Albion (Zero): --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXKZFQqveLU --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlQkFuLRuQs For peak edge, I recommend opening 2. May want to mute the showroom noise of the videos, but that has its own charm.
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23 minutes of Narrative:
https://youtu.be/44JE9N2-vWY Pretty neat, though I didn't realize til the end that was Michelle in those flashbacks with Jona and Rita, heh. Loved seeing the Jesta again, especially because it gives Bandai another opportunity for a Jesta RD!
>>7278555 Welcome back, anon! Yeah, as
>>7278785 said the ANIME subline has been killing it. Definitely a great time to jump back in!
>>7278589 >>7278650 Can't wait to have this guy alongside Al. Between the Gernsback and the DX VF-1J, December is a really good release month.
>>7279228 I think you made a wise decision, anon. There's definitely worse things you could fall to temptation for, haha.
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>>7280849 Did you end up ordering the Narrative ver. Phenex? I have mine on the way with some more Act.Combination stands since I'm running low.
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>>7280895 >tfw mine's held up with a delayed figma I impulse ordered cause of the arse. Big regrets.
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>>7280849 you know it's gonna get a full marking release at this point
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>>7280895 I didn't, but after seeing Nuu's comparison shots with the OG Phenex, I'm suuuuper tempted. I already think the OG Phenex looks wonderful in-hand, but I love how the color of the Narrative version looks even more vibrant then the original. I also like the remolding on the shields to allow them to sit higher on the Phenex's back, plus the dark grey paint accents on the shields looks real nice too.
I think I want to wait and watch Narrative before deciding, though admittedly having paid the exclusive tax for the OG Phenex is a significant factor in making me reluctant to re-buy, haha.
>>7281018 Oooh, yeah, I could see that happening.
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>>7280849 How many M9s did you order anon? I got 2 but will probably cancel the one from PRJ
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>>7281302 well, gotta admit those tails on the shields don't look as awkward as when I first saw them
probably just got used to them
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>>7281302 I could never bring myself to pay the $100-ish for an original Phenex, so I jumped all over this release. Should be here middle of the week.
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>>7281307 Though the urge to have the proper team was super strong, I ultimately went with just one. Since I mostly keep my MBs boxed up and just take 'em out when I want to play with them, it didn't make much sense to buy a second one if I wasn't going to be displaying them as a team (though having a complete team or both Gernsback variants to mess around with would be a lot of fun!).
I've also gotten into the bad habit of buying doubles of all the recent 0080 ANIME grunts, so I had to balance out the costs a little bit, haha.
>>7281319 Agreed! I was pretty ambivalent about them, but now I've grown to like them especially after seeing Narrative in action.
>>7281321 Smart choice anon, wish I'd had the willpower to do the same, haha. I'll look forward to your in-hand impressions!
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HLJ added several Gundam RDs to their Winter Sale. Most notable are the GM Cold District for 3300JPY and the Zaku II Kai for an insane 2200JPY:
https://hlj.com/search/go?cnt=30&filter=itemgroup%3aHOLIDAYSALE2018Dec11&w=*&af=selectitemtype%3aactionfigures Highly recommend grabbing a Zaku II Kai if you have any interest in the suit whatsoever!
Also note that when you add sale items to your cart, they sometimes still show up as their original price because HLJ's new site is working SO well, heh. The checkout total, however, should be accurate to the sale price but double-check to make sure.
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>>7282125 Zaku II Kai seems back up to 4,400 JPY now. At 2.2k I'd have gone and bought a second one because holy shit.
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>>7282125 Thanks. Grabbed a GM, was tempted to get 2 but December's already an pretty expensive month for me.
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>>7282125 I heard some bad things about the GM. Any truth to it?
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>>7282187 >>7282125 my zaku kai's captain spike pops off for like no reason, poor guy has to say a grunt.
at least he's got a nazi helmet to change into
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My Zwauth arrived today. Just an absolute unit and I was surprised at the heavy ratches. Overall a very positive experience, but I'm pretty positive this boy can't stand up without the stand, everything's just too heavy. Also, mine seems to have arrived with a QA issue: one of the small claws on the inside of the feet is just gone. Are there any reports of such errors, or is it just confined to mine?
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>>7281321 I hate the fact that they released this before the actual Narrative
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>>7282125 >Zaku II Kai for an insane 2200JPY >mfw discontinued Anonymous
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>>7282530 They must have only offered up like 2 of those for that price because even when it was in stock it was full price. False marketing.
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How's Shining Gundam guys? I see him on sale a lot. Is there anything wrong with it?
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>>7282125 For anyone on the fence Luna's Zaku is a pretty good figure, even if you don't care for Destiny (I don't). There's a lot of bang for your buck for 2699JPY.
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>>7282540 I vaguely recall people complaining about it a lot when it came out...something about the legs. Excessive looseness maybe.
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>>7282540 He's a very loose boy, so you better have some pledge on hand to tighten up his joints. He's pretty nice asides from that though.
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>>7282125 >spend hours looking through HLJ's sale pages >have added a good 15-20 items to cart >finally, almost done >check cart to look over what I've got so far >HLJ's broken-ass new site has emptied my cart for no reason Fucking great. HLJ used to be my favorite, curse them for changing their site.
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>>7282413 Some minor issues like a shield connector with no variety and weird arm joints. Otherwise they're just being spoiled, it's still better than most non-ANIME RDs
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>>7282601 Define "weird." Do said weird arm joints limit or fuck with poseability?
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>>7282583 >15-20 items What did you buy? There's hardly anything I want from this "sale" so far.
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I honestly can't remember it all, which is the most frustrating part. I'm gonna have to go through all this bullshit again.
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>>7282614 Sounds like a lot of things you only threw in because of their price and you would probably regret once you got them in hand. HLJ and their shitty site did you a favour.
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Guys, name me some decently looking mecha models that doesnt look like a giant ass samurais (e.g gundams, transformers) Need a gift for bf.
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>>7283350 Metal Gear model kits by Kotobukiya.
This thread is for toys not models, btw.
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>>7283350 Any of the Hexagears for sure. If you are after more model kits though, the Gunpla thread is always worth asking as well.
>>7283353 A small overlap isn't harmful at the least. Though what non giant ass samurai robot toys are out there too?
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>>7282505 Omfg any chance of a shot with a standard damashii for scale? I need the Zuath in my life.
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>>7283353 >>7283360 Uh, sorry, im a bit retarded. And thanks, hexagears look cool i guess.
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>>7283350 >>7283367 you're so sweet.
If my female friends knew i was into models, i'd swear you were buying me mecha and new of my dislike for stupid humans in oversized cardboard samurai armor.
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>>7283365 Sorry bro, I don't have any other RDs at the moment, but here he is next to Amazing Yamaguchi venom which is already a huge figure on its own right. This thing is massive and absolutely sick, the aura converters alone make it have a lot of presence. Definitely get it off of Mandarake if you're getting it, they're much cheaper there than other sources.
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>>7283435 Fancy seeing you here Decu
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Do you guys think they're going to do A.N.I.M.E. versions of suits from zeta? I want to get a lot of the zeta figures but I'm worried they'll just release updated once as soon as I buy them
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>>7283573 I mean, at this point, it certainly seems possible. Early on in the ANIME line I would have been rather dubious, but now that they've moved on to 0080 it seems reasonable that they'd continue on to 0083 and then Zeta. That's probably a while away if it does happen though, so if you're feeling impatient then just get the current ones.
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>>7283573 >Do you guys think they're going to do A.N.I.M.E. versions of suits from zeta? Yes, it will happen. Zeta is a classic series, andthe majority of it's fans are the target audience for the ANIME line.
The Zeta and MK-II are guaranteed ANIME RDs, probably more after that, there are a ton of Ttians suits from Zeta that never got RDs.
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>>7283707 not sure if we need another MK2, already has the basic version, and the ver Ka with FA, and all the Titans version...
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>>7283849 Both of those molds are pretty funny looking. I'd like it if they went back to the drawing board on this one, the Mk.II is my favorite suit of all time.
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>>7283707 >there are a ton of Ttians suits from Zeta that never got RDs. My kingdom for a Baund Doc RD. Also a new Qubeley, the current one is ass.
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>>7283849 I thought that at first, but then you consider the ANIME engineering, sculpt and accessories and I suddenly want one.
The Rick Dias was my first RD and I was quite disappointed at the time. A new ANIME Rick Dias using some of the tech from Dom/Gelgoog would be great. Same for a Galbaldy.
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>>7283573 Pretty much inevitable assuming the line survives another few years. Though I think they’ll do CCA first because it has a low unit count, maybe 08th ms for the same reason.
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>>7283867 >>7283985 I have been eyeing both the Q and Ricky for some time now as they are at a bargain. Respectively, what are their cons?
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>>7284051 Qubeley has very simplistic engineering and is not very poseable. It's obvious they didn't really care when designing it.
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>>7283849 >not sure if we need another MK2, already has the basic version I remember people complaining when it was released that the MK-II RD had strange proportions compared to the original lineart.
I think people would buy a ANIME MK-II RD that was more faithful to the lineart from the show. Just the same way people bought the new HGUC MK-II after the Real Grade MK-II was released.
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>>7284166 None of the OVA figures are based on the line-art though. It could be the same case for Zeta.
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EE has both the Metal Build Arbalest and MB Laevatein for $165 shipped when you use coupon code FESTIVE10:
Arbalest:
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/full-metal-panic-iv-arbalest-version-iv-metal-build-action-figure/blfban17738 Laevatein:
https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/full-metal-panic-laevatein-ver-iv-metal-build-action-figure/blfban17778 That's a pretty solid deal for Laevatein, but a straight up great deal for Arbalest.
>>7282187 >>7282530 Dang, sorry it went so fast! I swear it was real though, haha. Managed to grab one myself.
>>7282478 Hmm, maybe the base of the fin is slightly too big or the hole in the helmet is slightly too small and that's messing with the tolerances. Perhaps try filing down the fin's base just a little bit? Or maybe your Zaku just doesn't want the command responsibility, haha.
>>7282602 I haven't seen any complaints about the poseability being limited or anything. Just last thread there was an anon who got in his GM Cold District and was super happy with it. I picked up two so I'll be able to see for myself, though I won't get'em til after the DX VF-1J releases.
>>7282505 >>7283435 Looks great, grats on the new addition anon! Is his waist joint ratcheted? Sorry to hear about the missing claw though, wasn't floating around inside the tray/box, was it? Have you tried contacting Mandarake for help? Folks in Japan are able to get support from Bandai (the middleman I used for RD Byarlant Custom was able to get me a piece Byarlant was missing), though Mandarake wasn't very helpful to this anon
>>7277638 Anonymous
>>7284388 Well thanks for making me aware they had a sale on. I ended up ordering the Kshatriya. Had my eye on that big boi for a while.
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>>7284166 This figure's weird stretched looking face reminds me of some of the more bizarre off-model sculpts from the 80s. Its legs are also way skinny, a big part of the Mk. II's appeal to me are its thicc calves, which the HGUC nailed pretty nicely.
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>>7283976 >The Rick Dias was my first RD and I was quite disappointed at the time Hmm, really? I love the shit out of my Rick Dias.
>>7284051 If you can get Rick for cheap, I say go for it. It's a delight in my book. Head has almost no movement due to design, but it has a pretty decent ab/waist crunch. Knees only get 90 degrees, but elbows go to like 135. Shoulders and hips are beautifully unhindered, it can almost do the splits and has nice butterfly joints. Ankles have some pretty nice range on them too, they're double balljointed. Plus, the giant chunky hands are a delight, and the whole figure just feels good in the hand. It's a hefty boy, and I end up messing with it a lot on my desk.
In fact, I hauled it out again so I could write up this mini-review for you, and fell in love all over again. I'm sure an ANIME Rick Dias could blow this out of the water, but this is here right now, and it's not too shabby at all.
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>>7284051 You can’t mount the beam saber blades on the qubeleys wrists. It’s a trivial complaint but yeah it bugs me far more than the mediocre articulation. I actually like both it and the rick Dias. They are solid enough toys though, the articulation isn’t terrible they’re just fat guys and suffer from a lack of butterfly joints and stuff because the fat RDs only recently started getting all the dynamic joints.
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>>7284579 Oh Rick Dias grew on me overtime. But initially I went in fairly blind but heard good things about the RD line so I was expecting something mindblowing.
The fault falls directly on me there, but he clearly never put me off the line as they are pretty much the only line I still buy from consistently while I think the last 'Figuart' I bought was PowerDizer a good while back.
Think I'm overdue getting my Rick back out too with all this discussion about him. No doubt I'll enjoy him more now.
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>>7284812 >You can’t mount the beam saber blades on the qubeleys wrists exactly the same reason I haven't gotten it yet, maybe if it went on super sale but missing this basic feature is kind of an indication Bandai doeesn't really give a fuck about this suit.
The other indication is they didn't even bother releasing a red/purple version
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>>7284388 Nope,it's not anywhere near the figure. I don't really mind, it's not that visible and everything about it just screams quality. It sucks, but I can live with it because it's so minor.
As for the waist joint, I don't think it's on a ratchet. The ab crunch/flex joint is and it is a heavy ratchet joint, something like you'd see on a soul of chogokin figure. Overall pretty great, and the joints on the wings seem to be holding up even when they're fully raised and spread. I'll probably try to get it standing on its own soon.
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>finally get monthly order >zenith wanzer has two right shoulders
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>>7285233 >P-Bandai I know I should have expected this but dammit...
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>>7285233 >All those effect parts Great, can't wait to get it on Mandarake
>>7285369 They literally showed it with the tamashii webshop logo
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>>7285181 >zenith wanzer has two right shoulders they're not symmetrical?
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>>7284879 Power Dizer is a great figure. Itasha Robo is also awesome.
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>>7285233 Ugh, guess I’m buying a second Alex. I should’ve known better when I got the initial release.
Anyone want a standard version Alex RD?
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>>7285413 The joint piece that connects to the center torso is what I mean. One is backwards.
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>>7285453 >Anyone want a standard version Alex RD? Me
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>>7285233 Damn Bandai, sneaking in another head like the movie RX-78, that's pretty neat. Still no ALEX on the shield, though. Definitely should be on one of the releases. All together tempting, but my regular release isn't too bad, either.
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>>7285437 That's one I've wanted to get my hands on just for the sheer novelty.
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>>7285829 I see there's is a different head but what is the different version from? Linearts ova style? Some illustration?
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>>7285900 I think it’s supposed to be more screen accurate. Looks closer to me. The original Alex head looks more like the line art. Seems like they’re doing the same thing with the final battle version of the rx-78.
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>>7285233 Did they cease orders for the US site? I was able to get Sniper on there when it was released.
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>>7286290 Maybe? Preorders aren't open yet and open tomorrow, so maybe that's what's up.
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>>7286290 They stopped a long time ago. I'm pretty sure the Sniper was the last thing they ever even had up for order.
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>>7286553 but if you want to buy some 60 dollar T-shirts though, I've got good news for you...
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>>7286700 That $300 Char's Counterattack jacket looks so dope...
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Missed the PO on this. How fucked am I?
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>>7289490 Honestly depends how much you are willing to spend on it. Some will no doubt end up on Mandarake and some might even end up on the middleman sites from people who didn't pay their preorders.
Keep an eye out come the day of release.
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>>7289490 Think I ended up paying like $160 shipped for mine.. you probably looking at $200 now
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>>7289490 Pretty fucked, but ebay has a 15% off coupon and I see some listings for around $200 shipped. You can at least take the edge off. There's also samsung pay for samsung phone owners selling ebay gift cards at 10% off (you can buy 2 a day), with 4% cashback if you launch ebay's app through the samsung pay app. But it's cashback to Samsung's app specifically.
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>>7289490 Probably not very. Its a popular enough suit a bunch of people preordered it who likely wont keep it. You can probably find it at about retail price within a few weeks.
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Opened up the Saturn! Not the best first impression as his head had fallen off in the box. It's just a ball joint so it was easy enough to put back into place, but it doesn't making that satisfying 'pop' sound you normally get when you plug in a ball joint. The head stays in place and holds poses just fine, but it's also pretty easy to pull it off. Seems like the tolerances on my Saturn's head are just slightly off.
>>7289503 I agree, watching Mandarake on or around release is the best option. There's almost always an initial stock of RD exclusives stocked there at MSRP, only rarely does Mandarake mark up drastically right out of the gate.
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>>7290500 With his head in place though, Saturn's a pretty sharp looking RD. Has a nice matte finish to his plastic, and smooth lines to his sculpt accentuated by clear plastic details and sparse paint apps.
>>7284420 Nice! I love Kshatriya so I hope you enjoy her too.
>>7284966 Very cool anon, thanks for the lowdown on the joints.
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>>7290502 The patrol car included is awesome! Nicely detailed and a well painted. Pretty sure there's more paint on the car than the RD, heh.
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>>7290506 Compared to the command car. Scale seems dead-on between them.
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>>7290509 Rear comparison.
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>>7290511 One of the really neat things about the patrol car is that it has a plug for a Tamashii Stage arm!
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>>7290514 All in all, Saturn is a solid RD, though not a must-have by any stretch. Aside from my issues with the head not staying on that great (which I strongly suspect is just a tolerance issue with my figure and really isn't that big a deal), my primary gripe would be how the forearm is missing the extra rotation joint found on the Ingram & Type Zero.
The Saturn mounts the shield directly to the underside of the forearm, which is how other shield-carrying RD Labors do it. But, both the Ingram and the Type Zero allow the forearm to be rotated independently of the elbow joint. This lets you retain full poseability no matter how you have the shield oriented on those figures. The Saturn is lacking this forearm rotation which makes posing with the shield a little more awkward compared to the Ingram & Zero.
Nonetheless, if you're a fan of the design I think you'll be happy with the RD. If you're just looking for a Labor to tangle with your Ingrams though, I'd recommend Zero or Brocken over the Saturn.
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>>7290531 I like the saturn other than the shield. Mine refuses to stay attached and falls off at the slightest touch.
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>>7290500 is the saturn canon?
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>>7290709 To the TV show yes
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Anybody get any of the new Front Mission figures? I'm tempted to pull the trigger on a new one but i wasn't too impressed with the old PAK Wanzers.
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>>7290729 The Patlabor series is about as messy as the X-men movie timelines
There's the TV show, the OVAs the movies, and the Manga each telling a somewhat different story
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>>7291107 It's not messy at all. It's just as you mentioned, TV, OVA, and manga. The manga didn't even really break into the west. Gundam is by far more confusing now since TV, movies, Origin Manga, and Origin OVA all have different timelines
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>>7290923 It's good, putting the weapons in the hands might feel tight but it'll get use to it. There's also a lot of balljoints, a lot. My only problem with the Zenith is that it has 2 shoulders, sometimes annoying when I move an arm and the whole block moves along with it but that's part of the design. It's also too small for my taste, a head smaller than usual Robot Damashii and be wary of potential QC problems. My Zenith's right shoulder can't move at all while the left can.
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Will Bandai ever reissue this beauty?
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>>7291214 If they do it’ll probably be a p-Bandai with the new Gundam head they made or the blue version since we are still getting msv stuff. There’s really no accessories it doesn’t already have that they can throw in to get people to buy a reissue like they normally do.
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>>7291383 Easy, just slap the MSV decals on and boom a nice easy P-Bandai
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>>7291214 I coulda got him for $40 not long ago. Just keep an eye out
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>>7291532 >$40 Where did you manage that? Everywhere I've looked is selling him at rape prices.
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Have half an hour to waste? Watch Walküre's Maki-Maki transform the DX VF-1J!
https://youtu.be/DPH27xLRM20 Anonymous
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I still want my pinky Lancelot.
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>>7292391 Sounds like I'm watching JAV...
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>>7292391 Okay guys. Forgive me, cause I admittedly don't know much about Macross, but I have always loved the look of the VF-1S. What's my best option for an end-all-be-all figure of it? Will there be a DX VF-1S in the future? That 1J looks pretty sweet.
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>>7292633 At the moment the Arcadia version is the best but frankly it’s an ancient mold and you should wait to see how this dx chogokin is first because the vf1s is assuredly the next release.
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>>7292391 >Missiles Set at the end Nice try Bandai-san
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>>7291107 >>7291129 Anime timeline 1: first OVA series then movies
Anime timeline 2: TV series then second OVA series
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In-hand, close look at the DX VF-1J that takes you quickly through the transformation:
https://youtu.be/w8Fx2qWdznQ Looks so darn good. Also noticed for the first time the way the nose cone can fold away, presumably to accommodate the GBP armor that'd undoubtedly coming.
>>7290644 Yeah! I was finding it difficult to get the shield plugged in all the way as well. What I find works best is to simply detach the connector from the shield, plug the connector into the arm, and then pop the shield back onto the connector. Trying to attach the connector while the shield is still attached just doesn't give you enough solid leverage over the part to plug it in properly.
If the connector is fully seated then the shield should sit tight on the forearm.
>>7292633 >>7292685 is absolutely right. If you're just starting your Macross collection then absolutely wait for the DX VF-1S because it's a sure thing. Anonymous
It's never happening, is it?
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>>7293648 At this point I wouldn't bet on it.
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>>7295073 Can't wait for this sexy beast.
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>>7295057 >14000 yen Jesus christ I think I'm gonna get out of this subline before it even starts.
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>>7295057 What even is this?
Whatever it is it isn't worth 14000 yen.
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>>7295106 >>7295117 Chrome ain't cheap!
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>>7295129 Yeah but you think they'd have thrown a couple of the grunt suits out their first that they can sell for way less. Maybe the centaur they could do 2 easy retools of.
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>>7295057 It is fully painted and at least 16cm tall.
But I don't think this line is going to live long if this one isn't appealing.
They should combine their efforts on the Dunbine MSV line instead.
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>>7296721 >tfw missed out on preorders and will probably have to pay rape price Anonymous
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>>7296973 Its available on mykombini right now.
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>>7297021 Too bad we already have a Snape figure.
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>>7296973 Pre-Orders sold out on Day One!!!
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>>7297227 Snape? It's clearly Trent Reznor
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>>7297021 >weapons pack >Destiny Gundam I'll keep and eye on that new big G and the Zodiac girl as well. Man, Destiny Gundam was such a wasted suit, but then again most were in that series (I enjoyed it, but always knew it could be more). At least the all had their moments.
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>>7295993 I just want Jyashinhei before it dies. That and OVA Galient are the only designs I would really want.
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>>7297021 > Metal RD Destiny Nice! How were the Strike Freedom and Infinite Justice MRD's?
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>>7297021 Feddie weapon pack means no M MSV figures.
End of line for 0079 I guess as they are switching over to 0080 and 0083.
I am still expecting p bandai:
Core Booster
Maybe Worker Zaku
Matsunaga and Ridden Zakus
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>>7297456 I'd add a Perfect Zeong parts set to that list as well.
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>>7297462 probably a p-bandai leg pack
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>>7297456 >Worker Zaku >Matsunaga Zakus Please. No more Ridden shit. Got plenty of red suits.
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>>7298418 >Phenex Narrative >Dijeh Narrative >Still no actual Narrative I just want my INCOM boy
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>>7298418 Bah! Call me when they do the Rick Dijeh or the Dijeh SE-R.
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>>7298401 >>7298416 Liking what we're shown so far. Hoping for a Heine version ASAP.
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>>7296721 >>7296973 >tfw preordered, paid in advance, and paid for express shipping Yeah, I'm going to likely be raped for customs charges and have the package delayed for a week by HMRC, but I don't care. Been waiting for this for years.
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>>7297295 I've both the Strike Freedom and Zeta Plus. They're a bit small, but the finish is nice. Overpriced though.
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>>7298942 Somehow I feel like this would be better suited for gunpla since the polystyrene plastic is easy to scratch build onto
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>>7298944 >no gm shotgun You had ONE JOB
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>>7299329 I've been using the shotgun from my Arbalest on my GM. Fits well.
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>>7299154 Really neat that it has landing gear built in, though that and the thrusters not being on regular hip joints means a perfect Zeong is not gonna be a set of option parts, it'll need a decent amount of retooling.
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>>7298942 >>7298944 If they aren't showing this canon configuration then does that mean it is not going to work?
The GM sniper backpack has no port holes.
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>>7299438 That larger bracket better be for GM Sniper Custom use.
I think even with the Zeon Weapon Pack, they only showed it with retail releases and the upcoming Desert Zaku. Perhaps they don't like promoting existing discontinued toys.
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>>7299423 I would have never assumed Perfect Zeong would be an option part set when they can sell it as a full figure and only have to remake half of it. Though depending how easy it would be to remove the entire underskirt section or even the lower half including the skirt then might still be a possibility.
I would have to guess they would do a full figure without any of the display accessories this Zeong comes with though.
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>>7299493 Yea we essentially got two gun cannon figures so it would probably be made another version with legs for us to buy later.. cause Bandai..
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My little Christmas haul, though please excuse the /a/ and gunpla contraband(already compacted some boxes and will be reusing the pic) hahaha!
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>>7299694 Didn't realise the hygogg box was so big.
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>>7299805 He's pretty wide and the missile effect pieces are huge.
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https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?gcode=FIGURE-045064 Since I guess this general is probably one of the better places to discuss him.
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>>7300200 I plan to go into 2019 without misgendering my robots
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I have loved the hygogg since i was a kid and I have to say this woke the inner child in me today I'am the happiest man child in the world right now
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>>7298418 Weird request, but if anyone here has the original Ka Sig. Dijeh; could you reconfirm or deny if the shoulder and bazooka rack parts for the shoulders could swap spots? Looking at a pair out of three for pretty cheap(boxes were ruined, so the collector is dumping them and some others), and might be nice to have one or two looking symmetrical; sorta like the Dijeh SE-R(one we'll never get...).
>>7300191 Have the RAH Neos for 00-02, so I cant bring myself to go or the Mafex Evas just yet. Praying Medicom is gonna go beyond the Eva Unit main trio, waited so long for a chance at a RAH Neo Eva Unit-03; all for nothing when they put their efforts in the 3.33 Evas...
>>7301910 Yeah, surprisingly been charmed a lot by the Hy-Gogg. Never been too into it because of its looks; only appreciating it for its ability in the OVAs(and that damn fun Journey to Jaburo game hahaha!). Till it been pretty fun to play around with, and the bigger section for the wider mono-eye is making it quite cute in hand to me.
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>>7300191 Wake me when they make tv evas again.
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>>7302068 Pic of the Griffon as well, damn shame about the price(even with that included stand). Bandai will get me either way, but it makes me worried a bit about the price of the eventual Helldiver.
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>>7301910 >>7302068 The Hygogg is such an interesting, unique design and I just love it so much. It's my beloved, special lil' flipperbaby.
Also belatedly, Phenex is love.
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>>7302166 Really, really shiny love.
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>>7302573 Still no Command Gundam, wtf are you doing Bandai!?
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Dude wtf.. Nippon Yassan just sent me another invoice for more money on shipping because what initially paid ($30) wasn’t enough and they want another $30!!!
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>>7302758 Based Nippon Yassan
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>>7302758 Get used to it. NY has been doing that for a while.
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>>7302764 >>7302765 I’ve never in the last two years been asked to supplement that much for an order..
Fucking ridiculous because it’s not even the top tier shipping method.
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>>7302758 lol, that's like a yakuza shake down
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>>7302770 Mykombini are pulling the same tactic. Fuck knows how they all underestimated shipping weight to such a large degree.
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>>7302758 I don't think it takes 60 bucks to ship the zeong dude, unless you have it over night expressed to you before christmas
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>>7302951 >>7302900 >>7302770 >>7302758 Japanese stock market shit the bed last night and is set to shit itself even harder when trading resumes. Makes me wonder if these companies are trying to make up for the losses on the yen by scalping the goyjin.
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>>7303006 didn't the DOW just dropped 400 points too?
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>>7303006 Mykombini are frogs though. the payment request links they send me are always in French.
They also refunded me for "ship cost over paid" once and asked for supplement twice.
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>>7303006 Good old US of A fucking things up for the rest of the world.
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>>7302758 Exact same thing happened to me. It's bullshit, but, whatever. Last time I order from them.
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Dad got this for me off my Amazon wish list. Feels a little bad knowing he paid more than he could have, but he's also in his 50s and just wants what's convenient
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>>7303059 Hate US cause you ain't US.
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>>7302770 Tell them you can't do it, you only budgeted for that initial shipping and never buy from them again. NY isn't a good company, they've been pulling this shit for years
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>>7303119 That's a good dad. Enjoy anon.
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>>7303181 >>7303068 >>7303006 >>7302951 >>7302900 I sent them a message saying I’m not paying a grand total of $60 for the 8-10 day EMS with tracking.
I’ll supplement a little more but not another $30..
I paid in full for that fuck half a year ago.
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>>7302951 Yeah I just got nailed for another 2200 yen from mykombini. This box better be fucking huge because this is like what it costs to ship a Metal Build.
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>>7303059 Rednecks voted for Trump
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Otakus has to pay extra for their action figure shippings
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>>7303257 My middleman ask me 5000 yen for sal Registered shipping for the Zeong.
may be the box is huge or there is a mass ripping off for shipping cost from all middleman
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>>7303587 Let's not bring politics into the RD thread, thanks. It's bad enough that political bullshit dominates every other facet of modern life.
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>>7303596 It's got to be some over the top size box from Bandai. Zeong has the giant skirt which no doubt will mean a fairly deep box, then add all the display accessories, effect parts etc. Probably looking at the Hygogg box size with around twice or even near to three sizes as much depth.
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>>7303596 Then you might have fucked up. Because at a certain (high) volume weight RSAL becomes more expensive than EMS.
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>>7303751 find this, the box is this big, probably bigger with the brown box.
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>>7303771 Looks smaller than two MBs stacked, and probably much lighter. I paid around $60 for EMS for 2 MBs so I would say 50-55 would be expected.
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>>7303119 My dad got me nothing and got my mom lottery tickets so... yeah be a little more grateful
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When is Galient coming? Honestly I see that binning hard because like 5 people know what that is, especially the OVA.
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>>7303811 Been out for a while now, the next one is up on P-Bandai
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>>7303771 Guess I wasn't too far off in my assumptions of what the box size might be. Thankfully mykombini were willing to mark the parcel so I shouldn't get custom fees on-top of the excess shipping.
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>>7302758 Hit with that too, Airmail registered ended up being more than EMS so I asked them to switch it to EMS
If I'm going to pay more I'd rather have the faster shipping
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>>7303624 >Let's not bring politics into the RD thread, thanks. That's why we burgers getting fucked in the ass so hard and often politically.
Shhhh don't talk about it!
Fuck that, Trump fucked shipping prices by pulling out of the global whatever the fuck
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>>7303928 just keep that in mind the next time you vote, lol
do i want higher shipping cost for my figures?
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>>7303949 I didn't vote for the greater of two evils.
Trump winning didn't even have the benefit of causing the Democratic party establishment/Neoliberalism to fail and fade away.
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>>7303968 >15k yen Why not just get the Metal Build at that point?
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>>7303771 This isn't even that big, $50 for a box this size is frankly ridiculous. I regularly pay around $50 for a huge box EMS'd from HLJ full of figures and kits.
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>>7303836 This looks really good, but it's so expensive, and I already own the Super Minipla. Eh, maybe if it goes on sale later.
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>>7303836 I want my robot to have shoulder pads so huge it can't see left or right even if it can turn its head
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>>7303764 Sal registered just the same price as ems for me this time but i don't want to be raped by custom if i choose EMS
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>>7303969 Because the MB goes for twice, sometimes thrice as much?
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>>7304025 Depending who you used, you could have asked for the parcel to be marked in a way to bypass your customs regulations. Would mean you basically forfeit your insurance if the parcel was to get lost but if the postage in your country isn't terrible it's always something to do.
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>>7303965 I appreciate these design articles (especially seeing a designer with the figure) even if I only read via machine translation.
>>7303969 >metal build Bigger and stylized isn't always better, but I'd be down for trying a bigger figure and the stylized look turned out well on Destiny
>actually finding it for that initial price Besides, it's not even the full package release-
>realize "full package" doesn't even come with WOL What was the bloody point of calling it "full package" then?
>neither include effects for the palm-based weapons WOW
Add to all that:
>metal builds extremely back heavy (wings, weapons, WOL) If MRD doesn't nullify that problem it won't have it nearly as much
>heavy-duty gun looks too spindly on the metal build It's a cool look, but it just doesn't have the same impact as one closer to the anime
In the end, I'd much rather the MRD over the MB, even with the expense of the WOL + effect parts pack that's sure to come like they did with Strike Freedom. Last but not least, I own the Infinite Justice MRD and Bandai never made a MB and in general neglects such a superior suit from animation to merchandise.
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FUCKING WHEN ALREADY?!
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>>7303969 mb is like twice as expensive as that for destiny
also, mb joints are metal on metal, that shit worries me. mrd joints tend to be metal on POM and that's a lot more durable/maintains tightness over time
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>>7304360 I dunno what you’re talking about with MRD joints being metal on plastic. I own 3, the strike freedom, infinite justice, and the huckebein and all of them are filled with metal on metal joints.
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>>7304478 he got a knock off, lol
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>>7304360 MRDs are spring pin on metal
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>>7304360 >mb is like twice as expensive as that for destiny Depends which one. The full package Destiny (that comes bundled with WoL) is going for stupid prices atm but the regular edition and Heine ver. can still be found for about 20k or lower if you get lucky.
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Hope all anons are having a great holiday season. Looking forward to another year of rad mecha toys!
>>7299694 >>7302088 Dang, great haul, Canada anon! Gosh the Hygogg looks so good. Griffon is looking very good as well; how do you like it as an RD?
>>7302166 >It's my beloved, special lil' flipperbaby. Haha, I fully endorse this sentiment.
>>7302951 That's disconcerting, as part of my reason for switching to MyKombini was my distaste for NY's habit of doing that. At least MyKombini didn't add anything extra on my MB Gernsback preorder and even shipped on the same day I paid.
Do you know how much more MyKombini was asking for the Zeong shipping?
>>7303119 That's awesome, grats anon!
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>>7305191 Also, for folks getting the DX VF-1J, are you getting the missile set?
https://tamashii.jp/item/12818/ I can understand not including reaction missiles or the box missiles with the DX VF-1J, since Hikaru never mounted them on his 1J. But to not even include the triple missile racks? I want the triple missiles for my 1J, but having to pay $50-60 for them is kinda lame! There's not even any effect parts or anything like they included with the HMR missile pack.
At the same time though, this implies that Bandai won't include any missiles with any of their DX VF-1 releases, so passing on this set means potentially missing out entirely (though I can't imagine the inevitable Super parts failing to include at least some reaction missiles).
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>>7305191 Switched to MyKombini just because I liked the pay half first and half later feature. Once the first order came in and they seemed legit I didn't feel I had to worry. Now I'm unsure.
They requested ¥3,450. That was on top of RSAL Parcel to the UK. Probably should have looked at other shipping methods but it was Christmas day and I was on my phone. They were willing to mark it down as a gift and a lower value which should hopefully bypass the customs fees here and at least take some of the sting from that extra shipping cost. But looking at the size of the box
>>7303771 I can only assume they expected something more like the Hygogg or G-Fighter in size.
I'll let it pass this time, however looking at the amount of parts for the RX-78-2 Final Battle Spec release which seems more sparse in parts, if they pull this extra shipping gimmick again I'll be debating if I want to bother with them anymore.
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>https://www.amiami.com/eng/c/robots/ >all those shelfwarmer re-releases The fuck, did Amiami buy up Bandai's warehouse overstock?
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>>7305450 Happened last time with SHF Orb Origin, they probably got them somewhere in akibahara, I actually saw their employees there once
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>>7305202 That looks nice and all but I will use the YF-19 left over. Thanks Bandai-san.
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>>7305202 *sigh*
When do these go up for preorder, and should I use MyKombini or risk Nippon Yasan?
>>7305489 Looks good, just not as good as I was hoping honestly. Not having some kind of cockpit console detailing on a 1/48th model is fucking shameful, Bandai. That and there's a load of screwball inaccuracies such as incorrect/made up/pointless tampo details, the control surfaces are incorrect, etc etc. The Yamato/Arcadia V2 is a dated toy but looking at them side by side I prefer Arcadia's finishing.
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>>7305566 Lookin’ good. And the page shows off he missile containers compatibility with the Sniper Custom, which is great.
It’s too bad that this implies we won’t get M-MSV designs like the Land Combat or Desert GMs, which admittedly, would look better wielding these weapons anyway.
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>>7305489 Wtf is that hip joint. The entire leg just bends upward?
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>>7305507 Mykombini is so fucking slow to put up preorders. I'm still waiting for them to put up one for the alex chobham armor, the flying armor from galient, and now the missile set. I normally use them but I might just use NY at this rate.
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I don't think I've ever gone off a toy faster than the DX Chogokin YF-19. Just decided to transform it back into its valkyrie form, you know, for fun. With the fast packs attached this time. Felt like I was going to break the hip joints at every step of the way, they initially refused to lie flat into their recesses, the chest cannons popped off mid-transformation, all the fast pack parts fell off at one stage or another, the red "vents" that form the chest of the battroid somehow got chewed up by the hips meaning I'll have to sand and repaint them if I can ever be bothered to transform it again, the rear fins would not stay attached, and I absolutely could not get it to fit together with the fast packs attached.
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>>7305450 >Ingram 1 & 2 parts set for 4k yen That's not bad at all
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>>7305711 That's....extremely unfortunate to hear. I was hoping this would be great.
It's hard to really recommend good non-TF-related Transforming bots, but I would say Beastbox figures are extremely fun, Diaclone is fantastic (it's kind of transforming and building though), and well, some of favorites right now are third party TFs, which I know are still related but they feel slightly further away. For example, Iron Factory is fucking killing it right now, with super fun little bots that make perfect desk toys. Also, if you wanted to keep things in Valk territory, I hear a lot of good things about the Hi-Metal line.
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>>7305450 >All these 2-3k RDs Bruh, this is magical...feels like I stepped through a time portal back to like, 2012 or something. There are some truly great releases in there too, shelfwarmers or no.
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>>7305619 That’s just how VF1 legs work, it’s mostly a joint for used for gerwalk mode but the actual hips don’t have much of any clearance thanks to the intake fans hitting the wings if you move them too far.
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>Hy-Gogg and friends have been stuck in pre-shipment mode for over a week now
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This is an extremely long shot that anyone owns both to make a comparison, but I already have the HG L-Gaim kit (which is okay--good looking but a little fiddly to handle). Is it still worth getting the RD? Is it much more poseable/fun to handle?
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>>7305914 Guess I should have mentioned, I already collect Iron Factory stuff because I love their sculpts and designs, and have a pretty extensive Hi-Metal collection, AND some Beastboxes too. I've got a nice little Christmas windfall right now, might buy some Diaclone with it.
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>>7305938 I say so. It's elbows aren't the most articulate due to the design and the thighs are PVC but other it's a nice and big RD. Don't pay more than $35-40 though.
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HLJ took payment for the DX VF-1J! Shipping is pretty steep, though.
>>7305236 Blah, thanks for the info, anon. Really hope that's a one-off mistake by them, as it's a real bait-and-switch to add that much more to the cost of the figure.
>>7305450 >>7305922 Hah seriously, that's wild!
>>7305507 >When do these go up for preorder, and should I use MyKombini or risk Nippon Yasan? Already up on NY:
https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/26995-dx-chogokin-missile-set-for-vf-1-limited-edition.html I'm gonna wait and see what MyKombini charges for shipping before making a decision. MyKombini is usually cheaper, but for Nightingale NY was significantly better (though who knows if they'll end up asking for more shipping money on release, heh).
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This'll be a fun haul, though! Shipping everything is 7150JPY via EMS. Tried playing around with dividing it into smaller shipments but shipping everything together ends up the best cost/service balance due to how much the VF-1J costs to ship.
>>7305711 Dang, sorry to hear that anon. I know exactly what you're talking about with the damage to the red vents, and I faintly recall there's some trick there to avoid it (like some piece needs to be slid outwards, but it always falls inwards as you're transforming so it's easy to miss). I always have a transformation tutorial video going whenever I transform the 19 because I'm terrible at remembering any of the steps.
You're probably feeling pretty put off by the DX Chogokin line in general right now, but the DX VF-31 series were great in terms of ease of transformation and simply being good toys. The DX VF-1J is also getting some pretty positive feedback about playability according to this touch-and-try report:
https://tamashii.jp/akiba_sr/?p=11125 Going by Google Translate, people were given just 8 minutes with the figure yet nearly everyone was able to transform it in that time. Not a big surprise though, considering the relatively straightforward nature of the VF-1s transformation (which you're probably already familiar with on the Hi-Metals).
Definitely avoid the DX Sv-262; I hated that transformation so dang much.
And I know you prefer non-TFs, but I recently got the TF Studio Series Starscream and I love transforming that guy. Looks awesome in both modes to boot.
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>>7305566 >>7305595 I think one set is enough for me.
I do have 4 GM Snipers Customs, but I don't think I will buy 3 sets as I can't recreate the Shimoda Squad because they have different thrusters.
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>>7305711 HMR or the DX VF-31s
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>>7305711 >>7306435 I'll vouch for Hi-Metal Rs. They're small, fairly uncomplicated (the VF-2SS ones are a bit more involved due to their design and massive amounts of anime magic), require a bit of parts swapping (wings for hardpoints/smooth, smaller joined pair for anime-accurate battroid, heatshield, landing gear, not-shit hands), but they're small, hefty due to the diecast, hold poses well, are fairly posable, sit on Act 5 stands solidly, etc.
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>>7305932 I guess that makes sense but they couldn't think of any better way to design the leg? Maybe turn the upper thigh into a psuedo skirt so the bend isn't as jarring?
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>>7305489 all praise for the toy on that 2chan thread if you bother to read the comments, definitive version they say
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>>7306435 >>7306531 Hi-Metals rock, but anon mentions he already has a Hi-Metal collection in
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>>7305463 Is it possible to use the YF-19 parts? Pretty sure they're different scale?
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HLJ cancelled my order. The fuck?
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>>7306735 1/48 is probably just an excuse for them to make it bigger. They still use the same stand with the 19/31 DXs, so the missles from the 19 will probably fit in too.
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>>7306778 Yes we found out that you kicked a homeless man.
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>>7306795 >blah blah due to a system error this sold-out item was reopened for orders on our site. It will not be possible to acquire more stock, so your order has been cancelled. Fucking hell...
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>>7306906 Everyday HLJ seem to make themselves less appealing. Though I did just receive my Kshatriya through them yesterday and the added kit-kats were a nice bonus.
I assume they didn't even cancel the order straight off the bat but left it well down the line?
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>>7306949 scott needs to get his fucking shit together
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I have an option between the original Kiryu and the recently release Kiryu. Both at the same price. Is there any reason to go for one over the other? Like quality?
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>>7306954 It's pretty clear someone left and they were the ones holding the operation together
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>>7306984 New one has better shading and additional parts, there's absolutely no reason to choose the old one over the new one.
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>>7307033 >Not even Nuu could make this thing look bad in photos I got a good feeling about this one, boys.
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>>7307569 God I wish MBs weren't so expensive. I'd love to have all 3 of those
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>>7307592 The Arbalest really wasn't that bad and i think you can still find it floating around for around $200. The Gernsbacks were murder on my wallet though
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>>7305191 >Hope all anons are having a great holiday season. Looking forward to another year of rad mecha toys! Right back at you Monitor-Anon, crossing my fingers for an RD line of the guymelefs from Escaflowne for this year! As well as hoping a worrisome rumour of a gimmicky order setup for a highly desired RD of mine, is just that; a rumor.
>Griffon is looking very good as well; how do you like it as an RD? Quite a bit(though I don't more pics ready sorry) from what how much I've played around with it, articulation is pretty good considering this design; with so far great balance even with those wings hanging off the backpack. Basically redeeming the design as a figure after a frustrating time with a CM Corps Brave Gokin years ago hahaha!
Also with the gloss surface look, was expecting some nub marks to stick out real awful; but seemingly haven't found one on this figure so far. Really nice bonus, that makes the higher than I'd like MSRP sting less.
>>7307569 >>7307569 Do you mind if I asked what your MB M9s costed you? Have payed for and being held by the middleman, but he got a couple more for his shop; just wondering how awful a sense of regret will be down the road if I let a second one go. Got out of the line when I sold/gifted the few I had before, but recalling the horrific aftermarket hikes...
Also long shot, if you have any of the FMP! RDs; could you post a scale comparison shot between a one of them and a MB M9?
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>>7307682 They were around $290-300 shipped each. So around $600 in total.
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Why did they decide to do the OVA designs for Galient? They're not well known and you know that they're almost all going to be P-Bandai releases.
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>>7307731 Riding on the success of the Dunbine MSV line.
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>>7307682 >Also long shot, if you have any of the FMP! RDs; could you post a scale comparison shot between a one of them and a MB M9? Forgot about this part. I think I have some but they might be in storage. If I find them I'll post it. But I can tell you right now they're about 7.5" to the top of the head with the normal helmet head. The command crest puts it a little higher
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>CDJapan invoiced me for another 1500 yen for shipping for the VF-1J
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Got the Zeong today. I like him and am happy to have the full 0079 lineup now, but not gonna lie, it feels incredibly flimsy in spots and is really dragging my opinion of the toy down. Hopefully its not actually as fragile as it feels but RDs just probably shouldn't be this size, the plastic is too thin.
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>>7307592 The FMP! MBs are actually pretty inexpensive for what they are in the aftermarket, Arbalest is 16k and Laevatein is 15k on Mandarake because the series itself just isn't that popular.
>>7307682 >just wondering how awful a sense of regret will be down the road if I let a second one go. Got out of the line when I sold/gifted the few I had before, but recalling the horrific aftermarket hikes... I saw one for 22k on mandarake yesterday so probably not bad, it's gone now though.
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>>7307839 1700 for me. At least I paid in advance months ago, so it’s not a major outgoing cost.
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>>7307883 >This box is stupidly huge. Yeh a picture of it was posted earlier in the thread. Definitely is packed out well.
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>>7307609 >Gernsbacks - plural Wish I could afford more but I'm pretty happy to have gotten one.
>>7307906 >the series itself just isn't that popular It's a shame. The show is so underrated and the mech designs are top notch. They deserve to stand among the best.
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>>7307839 CDJapan's shipping costs always suck. I remember them trying to get me to pay like $40 to ship two normal-sized SHFs.
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>>7305566 I wish the regular RD line got weapon sets like this.
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>>7308432 It has, previously. The FMP! RDs got multiple weapons sets and the Leo from the Wing Gundam series was built around cheap-as-shit releases and DLC styled packs of weapons and accessories.
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I was just gifted my first RD, a Shining Gundam, for Christmas. I've noticed that it can't stand very well; I have to fight to get it into any dynamic poses. Is this a common thing with RDs? I was considering buying more, but it I'm gonna need a stand for every single one of them, then they won't be worth the price
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>>7310143 If I remember correctly the shining gundam has notoriously weak hip joints? It should be fixable. Most RDs stand just fine, though the occasional one does require some touch ups out of the box to tighten joints.
The only one I own that really has any trouble standing is the Aries and that is mostly a fault of the design, not the toy.
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>>7307682 >great balance even with those wings hanging off the backpack Ooh, that's really good to hear! And oh man, I very nearly bought a bunch of those CM Corp figures back in the day, really glad I dodged that bullet, haha.
>>7307682 >could you post a scale comparison shot between a one of them and a MB M9? My Gernsback is still in transit, so I hope this will suffice in the meantime!
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>>7307682 Oh, and I paid roughly the same as
>>7307716 for my Gernsback, 28,485JPY.
>>7306906 Ugh, sorry to hear that anon, that stinks. Was that a preorder or did you get in an order after release?
>>7310143 I don't have Shining, but like
>>7310296 I recall numerous complaints about loose hip joints on Shining. RDs generally stand with no problem, even on one leg (depending on the design, hehe)!
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>>7310694 Near release, when preorders opened up briefly. Been stalking the product page like a hawk for months.
Guess I'll have to wait for the reissue (without the flight stand), or inevitable repaints of the mold.
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It's new year in Japan now, HAPPY NEW YEAR RD!
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>>7307731 >Why did they decide to do the OVA designs for Galient? They're not well known I prefer them to the series designs, the OVA designs look way better to me. I believe Yutaka Izubuchi did the OVA designs and the series designs were by Kunio Okawara. Izubuchi has a better sense of the curvy fantasy knight armor that looks good on mecha.
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>>7311572 >>7310816 Yeah, definitely will be more chances to get the mold, but that still stinks!
