ROBOT DAMASHII GENERAL
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See first reply for links to shots of upcoming RDs and helpful RD info.
Upcoming non-exclusive releases:
-Gundam Mk-II, AEUG ver. (Dec. 2014)
-Hi-Nu Gundam, Metal 魂 (Jan. 2015)
-Master Gundam (Jan. 2015)
-Dragonar-2 Custom (Feb. 2015)
-V-Dash Gundam (Feb. 2015)
-Aura Battle Botune (Mar. 2015)
-Enhanced ZZ Gundam (Apr. 2015)
-Shining Gundam (Apr. 2015)
-Gundam G-Self (May 2015)
Current open Tamashii Web exclusive preorders:
►Order deadline TBA
-Dragonar-3 (Mar. 2015)
-God Gundam Option Set (Mar. 2015)
-Stark Deins (Apr. 2015)
Previous thread: >>4485499
>>4509250
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=815
Some upcoming and newly revealed RDs shown at the recent Tamashii Nation show.
>>4509257
ROBOT DAMSHII GRECO? BANDAI KNOES :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
Lewd look at the upcoming Metal Build Hi-Nu.
>>4509271
absolutely
>>4509404
Ah I've been waiting to see the Freedom! The lower legs look a bit weird but otherwise it looks good.
>>4509262
Ohshitnigga
>>4509404
is strike freedom getting a re-release?
>>4509651
That's the less shitty Freedom and less shitty Justice.
What are you guys' opinion on panel lining Robot Damashii? Specifically on suits that are pretty much entirely one color (looking at Vayeate and Mercurius).
>>4509404
Holy shit those proportions are awful.
>broken knees on Justice
What the fuck? Has RD become Revoltech now?
>>4509741
I don't just because I know I probably couldn't resell it without going through the hassle of trying to remove it, and I doubt I'd be successful. If you know you're keeping the figure, go for it.
Kshatriya Besserung/Repair arrived yesterday!
It's quite nice as would be expected. They even changed the back connector for the stand arm hooking into it so that it's more secure. You have a sort of intermediary piece that jabs into the back hole and then has a plug for the stand. Very snug so far.
Only puzzling thing is that it includes 8 vernier effect parts despite the fact they don't plug into the huge boosters/fuel tanks and in theory the unit would only have two normal binders (but does, admittedly, have 4 total between the Besserung and Repair parts) equipped at any given time. That and some tiny sort-of triangular piece popped off when I was getting the Khsatriya itself out of the packaging but I've yet to figure out where the hell it could have come from. Has a "sealed vernier" style detail on it and a few tabs on the back.
>>4509741
You water based paint. Then you can remove it easily if you want to sell
Don't you black. Black 9 times out of 10 looks like shit
>>4509404
Oh wow, totally missed that reveal, thanks! I agree with >>4509424 thoughts on Freedom. He's gonna look cool with my Strike Gundams.
>>4510110
Grats on the Kshatriya, I love the pose man! Where'd you order from, if you don't mind me asking?
Awesome to hear more reports about the improved stand connector. Curious about the piece that popped off, what color is it? Perhaps double-check the manual for a part that's supposed to be removed for either Repaired or Besserung mode?
>>4510536
Got it from Nippon-Yasan. Been pretty happy with their service regarding getting web exclusives.
Here's a picture of both sides of the piece. It's fairly small and for the life of me I can't figure out where it could have possibly come from.
>>4510662
It's from the sides of the repaired, grey leg. It's a flared piece that goes at the top below the knee.
>>4509741
Panel line some, but not all of my RDs. If your not sure if you'd wanna keep it permanent on one. I'd recommend you pick up a 'Steadtler non-permanent Lumocolor' marker, as they wash right out under warm running water; but will show up clearly on RDs. By default I use that first on my own figures to see how much I wanna panel line a figure, and after a bit use a grey gundam panel line marker for something more permanent if I wanna keep it on.
Do not recommend you use the black gundam panel liner though. So far only seen this on bare plastic parts, but the black can stain and spread a bit on RDs. So just keep that in mind.
Hope this helps!
>>4510895
Yea, I figured black would be a no go. Tried that before with okay results. Not something to be satisfied with. I want it to be permanent though. I love the two Oz suits, but they need some breakup kn that color.
![BANRD Merc [PL].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/6nlCaSt.jpg "BANRD Merc [PL].jpg")
>>4510917
Also the grey gundam panel liner will show up okay enough on the RD Mercurius and Vayeate, though good luck getting it to show up on the crummy iPhone camera lol.
Also the absence of the metallic pink on the upper waist, and white trim on the flipped up face plate was done by me.
>>4510675
Both those pieces are on and connected to plates that hold the center of the leg "block" in place.
>>4510662
>>4510675
>>4510964
Actually just figured it out. It's an insert piece that goes into the back of the collar, behind the head.
>>4510960
Gundam marker looks like shit on Damashii, this guy really shows that off well.
>>4509257
I need that X1 ver Ka
>>4511059
>X1 ver Ka
what
>>4511104
It'll come with all it's necessities, probably. Aside from Scissor anchor and heat daggers.
>>4511129
I want a beam Zanber for my X-2
>>4511132
shhh
wait for the inevitable expansion pack once x-1 is released.
Hi /toy/ I'm at a dilemma on what to buy. Should I get:
>The RD Unicorn Heavy deco. version.
It has a pearl coating and awakened psychoframe.
or
>RD Unicorn Shield funnel
It has the awakened psychoframe and three extra awakened beam gatling gun shields. It's also a panic.
I really want to get the pearl finish but the shield funnels gets the stand and extra gatling shields. I'm not positive but pretty sure the shield funnel version doesn't come in the pearl gloss.
kinda mad since they're both exclusives and I want to be able to create the Full Armor version.
>>4511161
If you want to go Full Armor, get the shield funnel version. The Special Coating ver only has 1 shield
>>4511165
I have a question is it possible to put a pearl coating/paint a RD?
I was thinking about doing so on a regular Unicorn.
>>4510662
>>4510986
Oh cool, that's where I ordered as well. Nice work sleuthing out where the part came from! Will be good info to have when mine eventually ships.
>>4510960
Very clean work!
>>4511161
As anon said, the Shield Funnel version will work best for a full armor display as it comes with three shields. Also, since it has the standard finish it will match best with the full armor parts which have the same finish (primarily thinking in regards to the fuel tanks/boosters).
I ordered the Shield Funnel version for the same purpose, hehe.
>>4511231
Alrighty. Has anyone ever painted an RD at all? Or pearl glossed it for that matter?
>>4511251
How does the normal RD Unicorn look like btw? I'm sorry I'm asking so many questions I just don't want to drop a lot of money and not get what I want.
Do the RD's yellow?
>>4511161
>>4511231
Personally I went with the Awakened + Shield Bits version and love the hell out of it. The green psychoframe finish looks quite nice and catches the light. It's probably a bit easier/cheaper to get, too. Unless you REALLY specifically want the pearl finish I'd say go with the Shield Bits version.
>>4511251
Can't help with these questions, I'm afraid.
>>4511272
It looks, normal! Haha, don't know how else to explain it. The body is mostly bare white plastic, but the psychoframe is painted with a metallic paint which looks gorgeous in-hand. It's a good looking figure.
As for yellowing, I've had the Unicorn pictured for... checking my order history... just shy of 3 years. Still looks as white as the day I opened it.
>>4511285
Alright... I think I might end up getting the pearl gloss version....
Thanks man!
I'll just settle with the regular red later. And I mean I think I want the shield version primarily for the extra gatlin shields + stand to make that awesome swirly shield. I guess I could make my own.
ajsfl;jalfsj;f or I'll just splurge and buy both
>>4511231
Love this shot!
>>4511336
>ajsfl;jalfsj;f or I'll just splurge and buy both
Heh. Glad to see I'm not the only indecisive one on here.
I've been trying to decide what I want to go with my final battle Banshee (which is preparing to ship now).
I kinda want to buy a Shield Funnel Unicorn to go with it, but then I want to make it Full Armor, so that would mean buying a FA Unicorn mode. But if I own a unicorn mode for Unicorn, I'll want one for the Banshee. But then the unicorn mode Banshee comes with a claw for regular destroy mode, so I'll want to own a regular destroy mode Banshee, which will then make me want to own a regular destroy Unicorn. DAMMIT BANDAI.
Does the Master Gundam come with the whole shoulder booster cape thing?
>>4513158
Darn. Let me guess... It's packed in with S.H. Figuarts Master Asia isn't it? Either that or some web exclusive thing.
>>4513215
Of course he comes with it, the other guy is just fucking with you. It's like, a part of his design, not something optional they can shove off in another pack. Besides, it's not even that big of an accessory. And no, it doesn't fold out into the cape, you'll need to go for one of the kits for that. Or maybe Bandai will make the cape form parts an exclusive or pack-in with Fuunsaiki or some shit. But in booster form, yeah, they come with him.
>>4513226
>And no, it doesn't fold out into the cape
that's what he was talking about dumbass
>>4513226
We already got an accessory pack for God Gundam...who wasn't in dire need of an accessory pack...so I wouldn't be that surprised.
So, just snagged a God Gundam at $28ish. Worth it?
>>4513493
Yesish.
It's a good figure and extremely well articulated. However, there are some who complain about the looseness of the hips.
Personally, my only issue is that the guantlets pop off a little too easily - and that the shoulder vulcans being part of the accessory pack is kinda bullshit.
>>4513493
with shipping?
>>4513585
http://plamoya.com/en/robot-spirits-side-ms-god-gundam-p-98318.html?cPath=24_174
i bought them here
>>4513703
Oh shit time to get back into the Dunbine line. Too bad the "corrected colors" Dunbine is so hard to reliable purchase.
>>4513703
This pleases me greatly
>>4513703
DRUMLO YES! However, the forearms seem overly heavy. I was expecting Leprechaun and Vierres though. BUt there is still the potential of Sirbine and maybe Bozune since Drumlo is out. Most likely they would try to release Todd's Drumlo and maybe the sub flight system for Drake's army as web exclusives.
>>4513493
One of the worst RD. Matter of time for Bandai to redone it.
>>4513707
If Justice ends up regular retail, really do hope an Infinite Justice will be considered eventually. Not a fan of the lower legs on Justice, but definitely will want this when it comes out.
>>4513716
>>4514225
Yea still need to get the Dunbine two-pack for myself, just gonna save a bit this time, and see if they'll dip anymore below 6000 yen in-store at Mandarake with roughed up boxes. The temptation to army-build Zwarths watching these prices is scarily building...
>Too bad the "corrected colors" Dunbine is so hard to locate.
Anyone know how Bandai fixed that, did they just apply paint to all the non-pvc(?) parts?
>There is still the potential for a Sirbine, and maybe a Bozune since Drumlo is out.
Please don't make start hoping for this again.
>>4513716
>"corrected colors" Dunbine
What's the deal with this? Is it discoloration of certain parts or is it the whole figure?
I got my Dunbine around release date and I haven't really noticed any coloration problems on mine. Basically i'm just wondering if it's something glaring enough that I would have immediately noticed it.
>>4513709
Is there a chance that it's just a prototype? Been waiting a long time for a good Freedom Gundam and this just doesn't look good.
>>4514803
I'm hoping that too. It could be worse but it could also be a lot better. Its feet are so tiny and it's gonna be back heavy.
What don't you like about it?
>>4515360
I'm not too fond of the head, it kind of has a peanut head with a small V-fin, but my biggest problem is the legs. They look terrible from the knee down, that weird bend in the shin and it's wearing like Rozen Zulu high heels.
question, if I place an order from yokatta, should I receive at least a confirmation email from them once I make the required payment for something that won't be released until a few months later? or they will contact me when they have the item in question?
>>4516268
They'll let you know they received payment. I read on mfc that other people haven't heard back from them for awhile. They're generally slow and this past weekend was a holiday so they're probably behind
>>4517062
Okay this sucks big time. It looks like this new Xi Gundam, seemingly fully painted, is going to make my existing one junk.
>>4517202
I don't know, a lot of Damashiis look fully painted when first shown. The original shots of G-Reco looked great but now it looks all plasticky.
>>4517062
Does that mean we'll get a rerelease of an updated Xi Gundam?
I AM READY
>>4513703
Is Dunbine a good show? these designs are just gorgeous
>>4516321
I haven't received even a confirmation email from them since last friday when I sent them a payment, should I keep waiting or attempt to contact them again?
>>4517409
>now it looks all plasticky.
I wonder why
>>4517415
get ready for your wallet to get ass raped
>>4517686
Dunbine is a s good show but prepare to skip occasional boring bits. I suggest watching the episode previews to determine whether the following episode is worth watching. Being made in 1983, it is Tomino's writing that is in between the plot of Ideon and Zeta Gundam.
>>4517686
You can find my Dunbine collection list here. http://myfigurecollection.net/list/38514
>>4517692
Confirmations aren't automatic. Since you payed Friday, holiday was Saturday to Monday, and today is Thursday, I'd wait a few more days. Yokatta is notoriously slow.
>>4518773
Missile pods look damn ugly. I think it may get a release depending on the number of Penelope orders. If it exceeds the number of the original Xi Gundam, then that means that may release the missile pod version to even it out.
>>4509250
Three Robot Damashii's in one day!? It must be my birthday.......in two weeks. Splurged and picked up the Tamashii Nations Banshee and Unicorn. They came the same day my Zeta did too.
Outside of the minty green psycho frames and pearlescent paint jobs, there's not much difference between these and the normal releases. The Banshee's "Blown Off Leg" part is a fun bonus though.
The Zeta Gundam turned out to be a fantastic release. I'm really happy about how it turned out.
>>4519938
Nice set. I just bought the Tamashii Nations 2013 Unicorn since the heavy paint job on the Banshee makes it stand out compared to my Shield Funnel Unicorn. At least then they should be similarly matched.
>>4519938
Nice haul! I'm still eagerly waiting on my Banshee to ship, but I've been considering trying to pick up a Unicorn to go with it. I was gonna go Shield Funnel, but maybe the Heavy Paint version is a better choice? How much did you pay for the 2013 Unicorn?
And can anyone weigh in on which version I should try to go for? Shield funnel or Heavy Paint?
>>4520557
Thanks. Gonna go Shield Funnel. Gotta recreate that end scene when blocking the Gryps 2 beam.
>>4519938
Tell me more about the Zeta figure.
>>4520602
Zeta has typical RD articulation, which is good. Hand for holding either rifle by the base is a bit iffy since it's a soft plastic peg, but yeah. It's pretty much perfect otherwise.
![4T Haul 91[RD].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/vrPtKgQ.jpg "4T Haul 91[RD].jpg")
Not as nice a haul as >>4519938, but picked up these two Thursday!
Though just curious for the Zeta, does the ankle armor over the feet move much? Also damn I'm liking the TN Banshee Norn, more than I thought I would.
>>4521176
They move a bit, but the real gem of the feet is the fact that they're on a joint that pulls down and out a bit. I'm a big fan of it, it gives them a lot of range and it is hard to find a pose that it can't stand up just fine in, other than just ridiculous shit that nothing reasonable would stand.
Like the other people in the thread, I really enjoy my RD Zeta, can't wait for the MkII and Hyaku Shiki. (announcement soon please)
>>4520606
No Waverider mode, though?
I find it odd, since the Wing, Wing Zero, and Epyon had their MA modes. Granted the Waverider is a little more complicated, but not that much more so.
>>4521240
>Granted the Waverider is a little more complicated, but not that much more so.
I take it you haven't built any model kit of the Zeta then.
Shit's 5x more complex than any of the Wing transformations.
>>4521255
I built the old MG like a decade ago. I have the EMSIA as well. Wing transformations are pathetically simple, yeah (flip torso over, attach shield), but the Zeta's transformations isn't like a Getter's transformation. Just flip up the cockpit, tuck arms and head in, rotate wings, contort the legs, attach shield.
>>4521268
>but the Zeta's transformations isn't like a Getter's transformation.
That's because the Getter morphs rather than transforms.
The Zeta is not complex because of what moves, it's because of what is needed to fold out to hold out in place, which are many small/tiny pegs that flip out. Both the figures you mentioned are floppy messes in wavereider with funky proportions in robot mode. Build the 2.0 MG, the PG, and the RG, and you will understand why Bandai can't go that route on an RD.
>>4521240
Does it really matter? The waverider mode is really ugly.
Crossbone X-2 was the one I was looking forward to, but easily Dragonar-1 Custom is the hit out of the two for me. Just way too easy to pick up and play with. With solid joints, and near flawless paint apps; gotta ask the middleman if his local shop has a vacant order spot for Dragonar-2 open still.
>>4521222
Thanks for the clarification. Waiting on Bluefin stock again this time for it, but will be looking forward to that release.
Very much looking forward to the Mk. II as well, the [Titans] colour especially; but just a bit more waiting now I hope till an announcement.
I ordered this guy and I want to give it some hand held firearms without buying another robot damashii, what should I look for?
are hg gunpla weapons compatible? I've also heard about the kotobukiya weapon parts, but I have no idea really.
>>4521604
RDs use soft plastic hands, so if it fits, it works.
As for that, I believe Acer-anon has it it. From the looks of it, a solid figure and particularly excellent all around.
>>4512219
Yea so the pearl gloss version was kinda a let down : / Isn't as shiny or glossy as I thought it was and some of the paint job feels sloppy (although this is my first RD and I understand that they're not perfectly painted). My biggest beef is with the Pyschoframe and how it's thin in some areas (unless this is intentional).
Has anyone painted an RD? Thinking about touching up some areas and re painting parts of the psychoframe. Also the nubs on this thing are killing me I want to fix them. Thinking about getting some plastic putty or something.
[spoiler]tfw I feel like should've just gotten the regular Unicorn Destroy mode and Unicorn[/spoiler]
>>4521682
Plus the gloss doesn't look like pearl to me...
Feels more like someone applied some glittery topcoat to it or something.
>>4521682
>My biggest beef is with the Pyschoframe and how it's thin in some areas
It has an iridescent finish that makes it appear green or grey depending on how the light hits it. Sure that's not what you're seeing?
Also the finish is definitely shinier than the bare plastic of standard RDs. And it has glitter in it. It looks great IMO.
With how particular you are it sounds like you should just get a model kit.
>>4521703
Alright maybe it'll look better once my other one comes in the mail for comparison.
I'm pretty sure it's just a bad paint job because I've looked at it in all angles and it just looks like they missed a spot and it looks silver.
I know but I already have a few and I like how the RDs are prebuilt and more durable and articulate most of the time. Plus I figured I'd get RD Unicorns since they don't have much detail.
Idk maybe it'll grow on me.
Still has anyone painted an RD before? I wanted to paint it a bit anyways.
>>4521718
You're just going to have to do a lot of masking since most of RDs can't be disassembled, but I certainly wouldn't advise against it. I'd, however, advise you to buy a cheap unit instead of an expensive one. Probably something like the rerelease Unicorn Destroy Mode compatible with full armor.
Hey RD Folks. I Saw the 00 Gundam Seven Swords edition is up for pre-order again. Coincidentally the 00 quan[T] is getting a re-release this november. Both kind of have my interest. I am mainly an UC guy and I didn't care much for season 2 MSG00 designs, but these two seem really cool(especially with the accessories).
On the other hand, the V-Dash set for February looks pretty neat too. It's a shame it doesn't have all the extra's the Hex option parts offer, but since I don't have the Victory 1 RD it seems like a good offer. So this RD has my interest too. I also cared a lot more for the Victory series than the 00 Series.
The problem however, is that I can only afford one. So I'd like to ask you guys for your opinion. I've seen the reviews on YT, but according to those you should just get all the RD's one can get. Haven't seen any really negative reviews thusfar. Which would be the better bang for my buck according to you guys?
>>4522353
Based on my own personal experiences with both and preferences, both the Seven Swords 00 and V-Dash would serve you well. The 00 has more accessories and therefore possibilities by far, while the V-Dash is a bit more modern, a bit more posable, and probably has several buddies to go with it coming down the line while the 00 line is pretty much done with.
So I guess what I'm saying is go for the V-Dash.
>>4522507
I have two V Gundams and two V dash packs with the Hexa heads. Overall if you are a great fan of the V Gundam and want a look that is unobstructed by a transformation gimmick, then this is the best one. It is the best alternative to the original skinny 1993 1/144 model kit. The more up to date HGUC kit is a bit fatter.
If the Gun-EZ is released, I will get 6 of them.
>>4522353
ELS Qan[T]
Out of those, Seven Swords
>>4522507
>>4522928
Thanks for the input guys, I was considering the V-Dash before the other two came into play and it has, as you mention, many advantages.
>>4523100
> ELS Qan[T]
Yeah considering that price, nope.jpg I also like the weapons the original comes with more. The sleek design of the ELS is pretty nice though.
> Out of those, Seven Swords
Any specific reason?
I need a robot spirits gundam what's a good currently available one to get I've never had one before
>>4524013
As someone who recently started collecting them (only have 3 right now, more to come) my suggestion would be very limited. If you have a prefference for a specific Gundam series than I would suggest going with one of the RD's that belong to that series. Although I only own 3 I have not been disappointed in the quality yet.
If you don't have any preference for a series I would suggest either the Nu Gundam or the Sinanju. I believe the majority of RD general finds these two pretty good and I am sure as hell loving them.
>>4524013
The GM Sniper II is a great one to start with. Cheap, and has excellent articulation.
>>4517964
welp, yokatta contacted me just yesterday finally and confirmed my order for the X-3, now I gotta wait 3 fucking months for it to be released...
Have they said anything about the Cross Ange mechs?
>>4524455
They have not.
>>4524459
I've never had this issue with nipponyassan before, but my Banshee Final Battle version has been in "Preparation in Progress" for a week now. Starting to think I should've just picked one up off Mandarake.
>>4524455
not yet
I eagerly await them
>>4524596
I sent them an email. They said that they were getting their shipments in slowly. Mine shipped last night.
>>4524610
Thanks, good to know. I figured it wasn't anything to really worry about, it just surprised me that it had already been a week since the status had changed.
>>4524660
Ah, the few times I've pre-ordered through nipponyassan, I always held out paying until they notified me to. Pre-ordering the Banshee though required payment up front, unlike most of their other pre-orders.
>>4524013
if you have to have a "gundam"
nu gundam is 38 bucks on amazon
wing gundam is 33 bucks
stuff to avoid: gouf (fiddy as fuck) and sazabi (bad articulation/ detail for an RD)
Does anyone know the shipping cost for a MG 1/100 Gundam Kit to be shipped to America through Amiami using SAL or Registered SAL? Thanks.
>>4526566
They have a part of their site detailing such questions.
>>4525767
>sazabi (bad articulation/ detail for an RD)
Entirely false and heavily biased
>>4509270
>Metal joints
Terrible idea?!
>>4527348
Speaking of which, notice that recent RDs like the Crossbones no longer use POM plastic joints?
>>4527356
What are POMs?
>>4527369
Another type of engineering plastic that is a tier above ABS in durability and hardness. Often used in plastic gears or even used to replace metal components. It's hard to paint, though.
Most of the grey parts you see in RDs are made of POM.
>>4527356
RDs stopped listing POM like three years ago.
>>4527388
Yeah it seems like they stopped around Buster Gundam in 2012. Was POM no longer used or just not listed?
It makes you wonder why they would use diecast joints when POM was already overkill. Guess it's purely due to diecast's heft and hype-factor.
>>4527402
i think i'll get the metal hi-nu seeing how it's about the same price as the plastic hi-nu now a days
somebody talk me out of it
>>4527417
The diecast version is great only if you display the plastic version beside it.
>>4527104
no open funnel
blocky lower body
but it's big though
>>4527616
The 00 Gundams are all pretty good.
You may want to get Arios Ascalon and Cherudim Saga, they were both given new hinges at the wrist to improve their movement range. (see pic)
Seravee's GN Bazooka cannons are kinda annoying because of their size. Had to hold and don't stay together well.
For some reason, my Ribbon's gundam and Cherudim Gundam(normal) have a tint of red discoloration on their white PVC parts. I bought both long after their release in damaged packaging at clearance prices.
>>4527652
My Cherudim is turning pinkish too, as is my GN-X. Reborns is fine and so are the other 00 Gundams... for now.
>>4527701
Were they like that when you got them or after? Mine were probably stuck in the distributor's stuffy warehouse for like 2~3 years.
Oh and GN archer is decent/cute/hotglueable but it's combination with Arios is done loosely via an extra connection part.
Their docking mechanism was anime magic in the show anyway, much like Legioss & Tread from Mospeda.
>>4527733
Cherudim I got new a year or so ago from Amiami and was fine at first
GN-X I bought used from Manda and was already turning
So which is better?
God or Zeta?
>>4528003
whichever suit you like more, ye pleb
>>4527652
Thanks. I think I'll get Qan [T] first since it's released in November(or restocked). Sucks how it doesn't come with a stand - what's the deal with this?!
Will a regular Tamashii Stage Act suffice or should I invest in an Action Base? If so, which one is better - 1 or 2? Also can't decide on what color I should get. Clear blue/green would be nice and fitting sort of, but plain clear draws less attention to the stand which is what I normally go for.
Anyone have a Lightning base?
got payment request from Amiami for the re-release of the Zaku II so hopefully that should be shipping out soon, still waiting on the Tallgeese though
>>4528480
I love my Zaku-II. Would a different proportioned one more. Like an 0083 one.
>>4528367
Just grab a pack of Stage Act 5s. You get 3 per box, and they handle anything but the beefiest of RDs like a champ. The only one I've had issues with is the Sazabi and that has to do with its stand hookup clip being an undersized piece of shit.
>>4527652
I missed the gravy train with Cherudim Saga. And the second-market price is more than I'm willing to spend.
Gonna wait for a reissue. Hopefully...
>>4519938
>>4521176
Awesome hauls, guys. Grats!
>>4521454
Alright, I'm definitely grabbing Dragonar-1 now, just gonna wait and see if Amazon runs a sale on RDs over the holidays like it did last year.
>>4528367
RDs are designed with Stage compatibility in mind, allowing RDs to be plugged directing into the stage via connection points on the figure itself or an included adapter. So as >>4528543 said Stages are the way to go. Act 5s are preferred because they have a strong ratcheting joint in the main arm which is better suited to securely supporting aerial poses.
Act 4s can still do a fine job with lighter, more basic RDs though, and I really like the smooth movement and double-length of the Act 4 arms. That is an Act 4 arm holding up the Denan Gei. For maximum utility though, Act 5s are the way to go for RDs, since as anon said they'll support nearly anything (and RDs they can't support will include their own stand, ie Kshatriya, Xi Gundam etc.).
>>4528003
Can I have a real answer to my question please. I can only afford one ATM. I'm guessing the Zeta is the one that was engineered better.
>>4529713
I've seen a lot of complaints about God's knees.
>>4529716
Yeah that's what I've heard.
>>4529672
Possible cheap alternative to P-Bandai exclusive add-on accessories?
>>4529767
you'll need to paint them, since the ones of the kit come completely in white
I wonder if the brand markers and the beam shield of the kit are compatible with the RDs though
probably not because they are fucking jews
>>4511161
Just another opinion, if you ever intend to own the Final Battle Banshee, it has the Heavy Paint scheme like the Unicorn. Posed, they look great together since they shimmer in the light and have a subtle greenish glow all over the armor. It's definitely something you have to see in person because no photo seems to really capture that.
I also own the Shield Funnel Unicorn, the green psychoframe is much more brilliant on this version, but the plain white plastic kinda stands out when you pose the two side-by-side.
>>4521604
This anon wholly recommends the MSG Weapon Unit sets from Kotobukiya. They're dirt cheap, easy to assemble and really do go well with RD's.
>>4530581
thx, I have actually ordered these a few days ago, along with the shotgun from the same line.
>>4528551
There's an eBay auction for this guy right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandai-Robot-Damashii-Spirits-Gundam-00-OO-Cherudim-Gundam-Saga-loose-complete-/321582453316?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4adfced244
If your lucky you can snag it for cheap. I'm glad i got mine when I did.
>>4525767
What exactly is wrong with the Gouf? Its one of my favorite units, but if it's garbage I don't want to buy it
>>4530621
coming from building gunpla if you just get like a basic grey gunpla lining marker you can generally make the solid color ones look ok
>>4530758
>if it's garbage
it's not
I asked this before, but never got an answer: has anyone ever flatcoated their RDs, and if so, got any photos of it? I dislike the plasticky look of RDs, so I'd love to get a nice matte look on there.
>>4530758
There's nothing wrong with the Gouf, except I think the fingers are a bit long on it. The open hands look real out of scale with the res of the body. But why do you need open hands when your can DUAL WIELD GATLING GUNS!?!?!
>>4527104
Also I had to take a Dremel to mine to deepen the waist ball joint so it wouldn't have a waist gap.
>>4524191
I really wish it had a machine gun in addition to the sniper rifle as well.
>>4530885
The main selling point of the Gouf, the twin gatling gun shields, each compose of about 10 different pieces, and a fiddy as fuck. If you want to just display it on a shelf and leave if alone then it's a fine figure. If you want to move his arm even a tiny bit the guns are guaranteed to come apart in the most explosive way.
>>4530890
and the sazabi head looks a bit smaller than it should, like beatlejuice. The hcm pro and emsia versions' heads look about right
>>4530983
In today's Katoki-dominated mecha world, it's not unusual to see pinheads. I USUALLY don't think it looks that bad. And on mecha with sort of bulky proportions, like the Sazani, it's totally fine to me.
I've been trying to count the mecha series which had 80%+ of their cast getting a Robot Damashii treatment. So far Gundam 00 s2 and Code Geass s2 are on the top followed by Full Metal Panic. The first two were mainly due to being released straight after the finish of their anime airing. Gundam 00 s1 had hardly anything except for Exia, GN Flag and the odd Alvaaron. Gundam Seed and Gundam Wing were only main cast focused, though a Taurus and Virgo are likely but the Tragos and the water ones are not.
Fafner and Eureka Seven also had a pretty large lineup.
L Gaim and Dunbine might be intended to be completed as they aren't affected by current airings.
Unicorn missed all the grunts and focused on the action oriented main cast. So I guess, recently Robot Damashii had been all over the place and mainly trying to release all the Gundam main characters, most likely in light of the video game Extreme VS.
>>4531062
I am figuring this out because for some people, having a full or adequate cast of characters is important in a line as some people will only start to invest in a line if a certain combination of related characters are available, otherwise collecting them individually will have no meaning.
>>4531048
i think part of the problem comes from the odd choice of long neck joint for the sazabi too, combined with the already small head it can look like a goose head.
>>4530754
>US only
Damn.
>>4531063
Me.
Only reason i bought the Wing S2 dudes was because they were all mass released and complete. I'm happy i got my gundam power rangers.
>>4509259
Those proportions work great for the Zeta.
But they look awful on mk2 and hyaku shiki.
>>4530972
And his fucking shoulderguards will take every possible chance to pop off.
I finally ordered a Robot Damashii Stark Jegan, opened at 5000 yen, though it may go even lower later.
Does any know how well it fits onto the HGUC Base Jabber?
>>4532887
It fits fine, but the scale is off so it's a bit small on the jabber.
i was drunk last night
and i bought the phenex from mandarake
what am i in for
>>4532887
Nice! The Stark Jegan was my very first RD (along with the Geara Zulu) and it's still one of my favorites after all this time. It's just the whole package; comes with all the accessories you need and simply looks awesome.
>>4533092
You're in for an absolutely gorgeous RD! If you like the design, I feel it's really worth the premium price. The RX-0 mold is excellent, the gold paint job is excellent, and combined that makes for an excellent Phenex (which is basically a gold RX-0, haha).
You make good drunk purchases!
>>4533152
thanx bruh, I appreciate the feedback, photo and brief review
When?
>>4533699
You mean super robot chogokin.
>>4532887
Ugh, I wish I wouldn't have missed the Stark Jegan boat back when it was cheap. As much as I'd like to get one these days, it seems hard to find it at a decent price.
>>4509262
>The inside of the arms are still gold in non-super mode
Shame, that
>>4533713
i'm optimistic, but wait until they have the photos and release date set on tamashii's website.
>>4533709
Line shelfwarmed, it's not coming back
>>4534637
Aside from Getter, Mazinkaiser and other Nagai Go characters, most of the Yuusha and Sentai ones didn't sell too well.
>>4535126
Which is really quite disappointing, because they're pretty much uniformly great. SRC is a line that should have done much better than it did. The prices were pretty reasonable and the toys very well made.
There are a couple of damashii i want but i thought i would get you guys in put first.
Ewacs nero
mk.v
sinanju (w/ battle damage face)
>>4535139
I can't say I was interested in most of the designs released under the line, but the SRC Gurren Lagann is still one of my fav's, and I was really looking forward to the Big O they showed off years ago.
>>4535293
>I can't say I was interested in most of the designs released under the line
Neither was I, but I bought a bunch anyway just because they were awesome looking and really fun to play with. I love it when I find lines that are so good that I can buy any random release and come away pleased.
>>4535305
Eh, I'm particular about what I buy, so unless it's a favorite of mine or I really like the series it's from, I can't justify picking it up.
Is the line really dead/dying? I could've sworn they showed off some new SRC stuff at Tamashii Nations a few weeks ago.
>>4535184
Nero and MK-V are exclusives so they'll probably be more expensive.
Nero is probably the worst choice because of how little it comes with.
>>4535393
>Is the line really dead/dying?
I get the feeling that Bandai is struggling to figure out what direction they want to take the line in. I do wish Tetsujin FX would have gotten released, but that's almost certain to never happen.
>>4535139
>they're pretty much uniformly great
Most of them are good, but it's worth mentioning that God Raideen sucks hard.
>>4531062
Fafner actually has less than half of the cast released. It has 22 units(not counting stuff set to debut in the new series), 10 of which have been released. The Titan Model and Mark Dreizehn are also at the top of my list of things that need an RD.
>>4535971
Wow, your fafners looks awesome man. I bought one last year and it was a floppy sloppy mess. Luckily I bought it from amazon and was able to return it with no money out of pocket.
>>4535971
I like the single color schemes on the designs which make them look very utilitarian. Though I have not been exposed to the source material.
>>4533699
I'd rather they go for the Koryu and Anryu set if they're going to release more GGG SRCs.
Man, with discount already in place combined with low yen, my SRC Getter comes to......
$39 and change at CDJapan.
>>4536533
Including shipping? CDJapan has rape-ass shipping.
>>4536536
That's if you're buying books.
Dunno what it'll be with shipping but it'll still be lower in total if I were to get the Getter somewhere else.
>>4535126
Yeah I was talking specifically about the Brave line, should have mentioned that
To anyone who owns the new Dragonar 1, could you look at something for me? I don't own it and before I do, because I'm so very anal, want to know if the setup for the pulldown hips is all POM on the inside. I just need you to peek inside and see where I can't in photos with a nice bright light. The picture shows where you'd look with the red marking.. It's inside the cavity, not the indent around it. Tell me if you see a break or something that shows a separate plastic.
A very brightly lit photo of the area would help really well too, actually.
My MSG weapons arrived before the RD scepter, they look pretty good.
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