ROBOT DAMASHII GENERAL
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Tamashii Nation 2015 show going on right now through Nov. 1st; check the previous thread for what's been revealed so far!
Previous thread: >>5236489
Upcoming regular retail releases:
-L-Gaim, Spiral Booster (Nov. 14th)
-Ryuu-Shin-Ki Enryugo (Nov. 14th)
-Rick Dias, Quattro Custom (Dec. 2015)
-Strike Noir Gundam (Jan. 2016)
-Vifam, Twin Mover Equip. (Jan. 2016)
-RX-78 Gundam, A.N.I.M.E. ver.(Feb. 2016)
-Zaku II, Char Custom A.N.I.M.E. ver. (Mar. 2016)
-Doraemon, Movie ver. (Mar. 2016)
-Dom, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (Apr. 2016)
-Zaku II, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (May 2016)
Current open Tamashii Web exclusive preorders:
►Order Deadline Nov. 9th
-Ragna-mail Theodra, Michael Mode (Feb. 2016)
-Strike Rouge Ootori, Kira Ver. (Feb. 2016)
-Xi Gundam, Missile Pod/Marking Plus (Feb. 2016)
►Order Deadline TBA
-Cleopatra Ariel Mode (Mar. 2016)
-Heavy Metal D.Seerd (Mar. 2016)
-Master Gundam, Hyper Mode (Apr. 2016)
-Aura Battler Vierres (May 2016)
See first reply for links to images of upcoming releases and other helpful info!
>>5253314
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
Hype for Tamashii Nations intensifies
I don't think anyone saw the Big ZAM coming.
If it does get released, it'll likely be an exclusive
posted in other thread but guys, someone on 2chan said that they saw robot damashii patlabor
>>5253485
WHAT
DUDE
Don't toy with my heart like this, anon!
>>5253511
bru i know, i'm toying with my own heart as well
Post No.3425309 on this thread http://nov.2chan.net/y/res/3424450.htm
Thought it weird that they will come out with a vanilla MKII for KA Signature. It is actually a Full Armor MK II.
So were those new Damashii Anime figs or old MSIA by the Big Zam?
>>5253511
confirmed by wondanon INGRAM UNIT ONE AND TWO AND TYRANT
>>5253585
RDs. That entire display was labeled A.N.I.ME. which is the brand new RD subline they've been hyping.
>>5253632
HOLY SHIT!!! For real??? It's like MSIA reborn....
>>5253614
Yup. Ingrams have articulation, Tyrant doesn't. All say "Display only"
Also comes with a dinky patrol car.
>>5253650
Let us know if you see any other RDs that aren't allowed for photos
>>5253641
Yeah, its pretty good.
Hopefully, the A.N.I.M.E. line does well because I want everything in the display other than the desert Zaku(I think thats it).
Especially that Big Zam.
Damn. Now I am for sure preordering those 2 that are up.
da fuck is this?
>METAL BUILD Gundam Astray Part Set Preview
>>5253710
>>5253825
>>5253524
Have some uncensored MKII.
>>5253524
>It is actually a Full Armor MK II.
Well I hope it's both lol...
Bandai confirmed Destiny Impulse but no picture.
>>5253823
>>5253825
>>5253830
Does this mean we'll FINALLY get a 1/100 Mars Jacket?
>>5253875
The Astrays in general are VERY popular.
PATLABORS WHERE
>>5254043
In the thread
>>5254024
RD or Metal Build?
Either way, more non-TV designs are welcomed.
>>5253657
GM, Guncannon, Char's Rick Dom, Gouf and Zaku Desert Type?
>>5254193
Well considering what thread this is
>>5254079
Those are gundums.
>>5254195
nobody knows wtf that zaku is lol
But yeah, the list is
Gouf, Guncannon, stupid zaku, G3, Char's Dom
Known releases, then the GM.
>>5254043
There are no photos yet.
>>5254037
How did the Astray become such a mainstay design, despite not being in a show?
>>5254261
katana
>>5254261
SEED anime was kinda shitty where as the Astray manga were awesome and made SEED more interesting, with better cast of characters. And yes, katana.
Plus everyone loves all kinds of MSV
should i get a metal build gold frame astray or a RD penelope?
>>5254343
Which design you like more?
The metal build is probably the best iteration the gold frame will ever have and its just a bit more expensive than the penelope, not to mention all its weapons and diecast frame
>>5254343
gold frame
the penelope is practically a brick and you can get a cheaper model with the Gundoom that looks fairly good
>>5254343
One you can actually play with, one is a mess of spiky needles that will damage you and themselves just by touching it. I was talking about the Astray but then I realized you said Penelope and not Xi so the same thing applies to both of them lol
So, wonder if anything revealed will get in to the next release schedule. Right now, we only know the Dom for regular releases, and exclusives could come whenever.
Overall, only thing I'm sure on is the grunt Botune will likely be ab exclusive, and the same goes for the Char Dom and G-3. Provided they get releases, of course.
>>5255164
I would like to think the GM will. Sirbine, too. But I can't say.
And botune is a definite exclusive. Sad, but i know for a fact i'm going to buy a few. (like every dunbine release so far)
>>5253657
>Glorious MS-06D Zaku Desert Type
>Not Stupid MS-06D Desert Zaku
My prayers have been answered.
>>5255180
Well, I know I plan to get multiple grunt Botunes. I enjoy army building for my displays.
Well, I guess if they ever decide to make more Fafner RD's, now they have a grand total of 7 new Fafners to do.
>>5255472
The more I think about the more I belive that it was the decision to raise prices that has killed the Fafner line. I think Bandai isn't willing to put out the rest of the Nothung Models because the can't justify pricing them at more then the 4000 the originally went for(not even counting retail discount). The line was put on the shelf at exactly the time prices started rising wildly.
It makes no sense otherwise, because now would be the best time possible to release figures for the show, and the line sold well enough to continue for a good while. I think the Einherjer Models do raise the chances of getting new stuff down the line because they'll be completely new molds. I want some other company willing to do non-scale stuff to make the Zero Fafner too.
>>5253823
Surely they'll release the Second L Blue Frame to go along with the sword right? Stoked if they do, it's my favourite out of the frames. For all the SEED RDs released, I wonder why they never touched on the Astrays other than the Out Frame.
>>5254343
I have the Penelope but not the Gold Frame but objectively speaking, Gold Frame is a better toy just by Metal Build's track record and having the Exia.
For me personally, Hathaway's Flash products just don't come by often, and I have a boner for weird obscure shit. Even when I pose it as Odysseus Gundam without all that armor, the waist is just limited by the way it was designed and doesn't move much. Still, I knew that heading in and love it as a giant display piece. It's a really nice looking brick but is just not for everybody. Goes well with my RD Xi Gundam.
So if you don't like OYW or SEED this event was basically a big fuck you.
>>5255859
There's some Ka signature Zeta stuff too I guess.
>>5255859
Yep, and on the Seed side it really annoyed me they displayed the Gunbarrel Striker equipped to the Strike instead of the Dagger 105.
It means they're selling vanilla Strike AGAIN instead of using a new mold, which is even worse in this case since the only time we see the Gunbarrel Striker, it's used by a 105 (Gunbarrel Strike only shows up in games).
I'm kinda bummed that we didn't get the Seed druggies, and instead got shown the Sword Calamity before the normal Calamity. Are the druggy trio not popular in Japan?
I'n still annoyed they're doing Strike Noir but no Stargazer yet.
Blu Duel and Verde Buster are cool. So is Sword Calamity. Don't care for Luna Zaku, BuCue or Blast Impulse. Really wish they would go for more series diversity during these events.
>>5255941
Well you can't really blame them for going where the money is. SEED sells in Japan, and Bandai saves on production costs by reusing older molds (on the GAT machines at least).
>>5255946
Surprised they haven't touched the Astrays yet, as we all know Red Frame will sell like hotcakes.
Still though, I personally hope they focus on Seed/Destiny before Astray. Strike Freedom and Destiny really need updates, Infinite Justice needs to happen, a few other main suits, and of course, we need grunt suits. Ginn, Guaiz, ZAKU Warrior, GOUF Ignited, and more.
>>5255941
Seemed like an odd selection of MS for a supposed SEED centric exhibit.
Blu Duel and Verde Buster + Kerebros all from Star Gazer. Any hope for the Slaughter Dagger?
Sword Calamity and Gunbarrel Strike from MSV.
Blast Impulse and Luna Zaku from Destiny.
That means the later two sublines are unconfirmed as they did not begin with the Calamity and Force Impulse.
Even with the Stargazer set, they'll need to see if Noir sells well, otherwise the best they could do is web exclusive.
Other than that, RD has the ANiME line to bank on.
>>5255785
Yeah, I have a thing for obscure shit too. My boss is making me work an extra day so I've decided to blow all the OT money on something I'll usually not get. And Penelope and Gold Frame checks both the obscure box and the price range.
There are plenty of reviews of the gold framebut not many reviews on the Pene online so thanks for the info.
I think I'll go with the goldframe, if the Pene is a brick anyway I might as well go with the GFF Pene since it's a prettier brick that's cheaper.
cheers
>>5256723
Good, it's such a nice design.
>>5257215
Yeah, it's pretty cool.
Another point in Barbatos's favor is that it seems to be the only RD there that actually had accessories layer out, including an alternative arm.
Likely, it's getting fast tracked into a release for being the lead suit, like with G-Reco and Age.
>>5257489
HOLY MOTHERFUCKING SWEET JESUS SHIT
THANK YOU BASED BANDAI
>>5257575
So, how come Cross Ange is the only one that gets its pilots on the box?
Damn. Now only if we'd get shots of the Gundam ANIME section like this!!!
>>5257575
>Salsa-samas PM is out
I actually forgot it was releasing this month.
How is Vilkiss? I haven't picked it up yet.
>>5257600
Outrageously spiky with popping parts. Transformation is scary.
>>5257489
>pic taken by official sources
Does that mean it's actually gonna be released?
>No Gunbarrel's or Gun-Ez's shown off
Did the Victory 2 reissue, and V Dash do badly?
>>5257489
>get spoiled by superior larger Labor toys
That's... quaint.
>>5257622
The only property that was announced and never got anything released was Eureka 7 AO (the prototype was shown off before the show started, so Bandai had no idea what they had bought into). And that was AO, so I think it was a pretty special case.
>>5257719
I'll totally buy a V2 assault buster.
the regular v2 is kind of meh
>>5257778
Thats supposed to be the Destiny Impulse, right?
Overall though, I hope the Destiny stuff sells well. Hate the plot, but enjoy the Mobile Suits. I'm all for a good Impulse figure for each of the Silhouettes.
>>5257778
>Destiny Impulse RD
>mfw its the shitty Regenes version and not the original
>>5257784
Looks like Destiny trans-arm
>>5257580
weebs wont buy something unless is got half naked animu chicks on the box..
>>5257761
>not liking smaller scale more poseable figures
Sorry bruh, anything above 7 inches is too big.
>>5253657
So the big zam is being mass produced?
Can't imagine the price. 30,000 yen?
>>5257778
DAYUM!
I would gladly buy some SEED MSV RDs
Given taht all those rehashes of the Vilkiss mold got Web Exclusive releases, we might get the Guan Yu and Zhang Fei ones for Sala's Enryugo.
so i guess this really is never going to happen
>>5257761
Smaller figures actually allow hope for a whole cast. I love my Yamatos but let's be honest, collecting 20 or so of them would be a nightmare for display.
>>5257801
Regenes doesn't have the swords.
>>5257489
Oh sweet jesus they're real. I've been waiting so long for Patlabor RDs.
>>5258262
There are already great Patlabor toys. Like CM's corp. But this could be great if they go crazy and make all the different bots like they're doing with dunbine. Phantom, Hannibal, etc..... Could rock.
>>5258279
>>old
>>hard to find
>>expensive
>>probably yellowing in their boxes as we speak
>>5258293
As recently as a few years ago there were many many repeated cheap-ass sales of those beautiful things. I got one one extra just for fuck's sake, cause $38?, that's ridiculously good yo. If you missed out, you must be a baby or somethin.
>>5258372
>everybody start collecting the same things at the same time of their lives
why /toy/ is so dumb and retarded?
>>5257881
I feel bad for your girlfriend...
>>5258279
>CM's corp
SOME of CM's. Apparently you've never heard the legends of their god awful Brocken (aka the Broken). With RD there is a better guarantee of consistent quality between releases, which CM's could never delivery.
>>5255164
>>5255180
>>5256723
I noticed something that points to the Villkiss Final Battle ver getting released. Check out the card. Its like the only new thing with a black card reserved for web exclusives.
Everything else with a black card was all exclusives already released/announced.
>>5258541
Yeah, I did hear that their cheaper figures were often shit. I agree the RD's are likely to be leagues better if the Dunbine RD's are anything to go by. But the Brave Gokin Patlabors are awesome. If you're just looking for the title mech, there's nothing better out there. Even including the huge Yamato entry.
Whatever happened to this thing? Still coming out? An exclusive that I missed? Forgotten treasure never to be released from Bandai's vault?
>>5258875
Not shown off, so we have to wait and see.
I wish it had a darker color for the frame instead of this dull grey. The yellow is kind of ugly too.
>>5258887
Ah, okay. Thanks.
>>5258840
>If you're just looking for the title mech, there's nothing better out there.
I got TV unit 1 for $40 a couple years ago. One of the best toy deals I've ever gotten. I'd love to get the Griffon to go with it sometime. The advantage the RD is likely to have is articulation though. I might get Ingram 1 and Griffon on the off chance they are reasonably priced.
>>5258687
That observation is correct as far as all releases I've ever seen. It'll probably go up for preorder in a month or two. It was also the only unannounced thing with the web store logo on the card.
>>5257930
Considering how terribly G-Self is selling, I'd say you're correct.
>>5258875
What suit is that?
>>5259266
Jegan Space Desert Speeding Ticket OPs ver ka. Who cares? It's just another dumb MSV.
>>5259287
>hating on most tacticool Jegan
And it's not "another dumb MSV", it's the ECOAS Type Jegan that appeared in Unicorn.
>>5257489
Man, I really hope Patlabor gets a full line and that Bandai keeps the command car as an included accessory.
>>5257600
Great looking RD, but a little finicky to mess around with due to all the pointy bits sticking out. I haven't transformed mine, but as >>5257604 says I've only heard how difficult it is, haha.
>>5259266
Jegan ECOAS Type, specifically the one piloted by Conroy in Gundam Unicorn.
>>5258875
robot degale
>>5260579
That's what I ended up doing. Had V2AB, got stand-alone/improved V2 and put the AB parts on that one. Have the original V2 sitting in back of the display where it's not as obvious that it's a bit crappy by comparison.
It would have been nice to see closer pics of the ANIME line like the SW and Marvel SHFs had.
>>5260831
Hopefully we get all of them plus the Gelgoog. I want a good, classic Gouf RD, and the rest.
And how can anyone not want that Big Zam.
>>5261421
Fuck the Big Zam. Mass producing it might change the course of the One Year War, and that would be bad. Give me a Zeong instead. Delicious up-skirt action all day long.
how do you lift off the top part of the kapools head?
>>5262272
The whole top half above the monoeye? It's tabbed in at a joint on the back. If you grab at the front and lift it up and back as if trying to open it, you should be able to pop it off the joint.
Woohoo, FINALLY got an RD Eva Unit-01! A B grade condition preowned popped up on amiami and I snatched that up.
Now, I'll need to look into the other Units eventually. Shame they abandonned this line, as I would have loved if they did the other Rebuild Units.
>>5263045
How much did you pay for it?
>>5263573
Well, in addition to the B grade, its package was a C, so that brought down the price to 4020 yen.
With how expensive I see Unit-01 going for, I'm fine getting a B grade with that price.
>>5260810
>Had V2AB, got stand-alone/improved V2 and put the AB parts on that one. Have the original V2 sitting in back of the display where it's not as obvious that it's a bit crappy by comparison.
wait wait....you mean there are two releases of the RD V2, one is crap and one is good? Do you mean there is a difference between the original RD V2 sold by itself, and the V2 that is sold in the Assault Buster V2 RD?
>>5263045
>Shame they abandoned this line, as I would have loved if they did the other Rebuild Units.
Yeah. I was really looking forward to getting RD and Figma from 3.0
>>5264099
Yeah. I collected the Revoltech Eva figs for the longest time since it was the only line that made all the Evas. But as I got more and e into RDs, I started to realize how inferior Revoltechs were.
So now, even though I lament not getting a complete Evange;ion Unit set, I'm getting that RD Unit-01.
Sure would ba nice if one day they came back to the Eva line and finish up the Rebuilds, and maybe even eventually do the TV series versions.
>>5264030
Exactly. Stand alone V2 had some improvements made upon the original V2AB, especially in the head. Old's on the right.
>>5264030
Yeah, there's the AB that came out first, the robot is meh but it's got all the assaulting and busting parts. Then there is a plain stand alone V2 with improved proportions, which is being re-released right now.
I think the old AB parts are compatible with the other V2, but haven't tried it myself.
>>5264290
something looks off with these figures.
stare at it for 5 mins
white joints.
>>5264309
Are you familiar with the source material? The V2 has white joints.
>>5263904
Let me know how it is when it arrives. I've never bought a B graded damashii before.
>>5264495
It's likely fine. This won't be my first B grade RD from ami. While I would obviously prefer an A grade, I'll settle for B for rarer stuff like Unit-01.
>>5264295
Can confirm that they are compatible. I got both releases and swapped the Assault-Buster parts from the v1 V2 to the v2 V2.
>>5258875
Aww man, thanks for reminding me this existed, but has had no word on a possible release..
Also, would not mind a RD Jesta and Jesta Cannon
>>5257489
Finally! Something to replace my godawful Revoltech Ingrams.
I already have the best iteration of the Ingram (Yamatos), but always wanted one that's more playable.
Also would be nice if the command car is an included accessory.
Hope they make more for this line, especially the Helldiver.
>>5253657
I want everything in that picture... Especially the guncannon... This better do well.
>>5258904
Many things about that figure looks off, in my opinion. I hope that they clean it up some more
http://tobiuo72.blog41.fc2.com/blog-entry-1694.html
Just blame Chinese people for everything, as the Japanese would.
They said the ratio of Chinese to Japanese queuing up at Tamashii Nation was 7:3.
>>5265457
They said since no staff could speak Mandarin, the chinese buyers were taking a lot of time.
>>5262059
I cannot stand the pink on this thing. So fucking ugly. Pink and gold do not work for gundams.
>>5265470
..if it's good enough for your mom, and so forth.
>>5253314
A bit off topic here, but does anyone else have trouble finding the original Mobile Suit Gundam series anywhere in Japanese? I don't think I've seen so much as a single clip that wasn't dubbed.
>>5265919
what
you can find it subbed on nyaa
>>5265969
I meant streaming, but that works too
>>5265919
Kissanime, senpai. Just watched some last night.
>>5266148
>streaming
Awesome! Thanks for posting these clear shots, anon!
>>5266738
Looks great, except for the shoulder area looking a little janky, though I think that's just an oversight on Bandai's part. I'm guessing that the shoulder armor is on a separate hinge and Bandai simply neglected to bring the armor down after they finished posing. Hope that's the case, anyways.
Seems like this prototype has the hidden lower leg holster and the command car looks great! Dang I'm so excited for these!
>>5265114
Same, as excellent as the Yamato Ingrams are, I'm not entirely comfortable handling them too much (especially worried I'll do something to ruin the pseudo-leather joint coverings).
And yeah, no ECOAS Jegan at the Tamashii Nations show and no release date announced makes me something something...
>>5266776
Don't give up, monitor anon! Those ECOAS Jegans could still happen eventually.
>>5258904
This is so much uglier than the HG kit in my opinion. The yellow is sickly, the blue is too primary blue for my tastes, the frame is too pale of a grey, and the open hand looks huge. Man, I hope that thing poses like a dream, cause that's the only hope it has...and that's gonna be a hard one, cause the HG can already pose really fucking well.
>>5266735
>>5266738
These look rad except for one thing: those gross powder blue joint coverings. It reminds me of the rubber parts that came with those shitty old sub-HG Patlabor kits--they were a very similar blue. I hope Bandai changes those to a dark grey. That's literally the only thing keeping me from wanting it right now.
>>5266796
>sub hg
I think you meant sub mg, early mg kits were much like today's he's.
I liked the new patlabor kit but you need to Like the design
>>5266779
I'll try, but if I finally lose it, commit me to the same institution as Blue Destiny anon so that I at least have someone to talk mecha with, haha.
>>5266796
I can see what you mean, darker would definitely be better. Maybe the lightning is also making it seem lighter than it really is.
>>5266866
Nah, he definitely means sub HG. There was a line of no-grade, 1/144 scale (I think) Patlabor kits that came out long before the MGs. I had the Ingram and the Helldiver from that line, and the Ingram was so bad that I ended up using it as a BB gun target, haha. The Helldiver is still intact somewhere, I think.
>>5266796
Here's a thought. Bandai release this with light blue sleeves, and then months later, release a movie variant colour of the 2 exact same mould, but with the movie colours (including darker sleeve..
I wouldn't put it pass them not to do that.
Also those Patlabor kits were my first foray into model kit making... Terrible kits those were.. But i guess it made me happy.
>>5267146
>the Ingram was so bad that I ended up using it as a BB gun target, haha
Pics of the aftermath?
I know it's a bit off topic from RDs but this is probably the best place to ask.
I just ordered the G.F.F. FA-78 Gundam since I'm studying Hajime Katoki designs for some college project, what sort of quality can I expect from this?
Also why is it so fucking hard to find decent pictures for G.F.F stuff? I seen a Force Impluse that looked quite nice but I can't find shit about it other than 1999.jp and MFC, which only has 1 picture of it.
>>5267302
GFF is an old line. You can find much hi-res pictures of them.
As for quality of the paint-apps, it flip-flops all over the place. GFF was kinda notorious for poor QC back in the day.
>>5267341
>You CAN'T find many hi-res pictures of them
>>5267347
It was before people started taking pics of their toys.
>>5267146
>1/144 scale (I think) Patlabor kits
The smaller ones were 1/60. The MG Labors were 1/35.
Sorry for going off-topic a bit here but I'm looking at a couple of RD's on Mandarake. I don't usually order from there so I'm just wondering how much postage on an average sized RD is and will they mark the pacakge as a gift? (UK customs are an absolute bitch)
I've checked the Q&A section and I'm estimating that postage will be around 3000yen.
>>5267288
Haha, unfortunately I tossed the Ingram after I was done shooting him up. It held up pretty well, with mostly the edges of its armor shot off and holes shot through the awful rubber joint covers.
Here's the gun that did the deed, though!
>>5267360
GFFs do a solid job of being display pieces with the generous amount of paint apps and tampo printing. Their shortcomings are most obvious when you try to mess with them (especially if they have any extraneous parts attached, such as armor bits). If you just need him to stand there and look rad, it should serve your needs nicely!
>>5268426
Ahh, gotcha. Thinking about the Yamato being at 1/24, 1/60 does seem to be about right for those sub HGs.
>>5268993
No worries man, you're talking RDs so you're right on topic!
On average, a single RD is probably going to cost you around 800JPY to ship via RSAL (the slowest, trackable service). I think the largest RD only order I've done with Mandy is when I picked up Sandrock + Heavyarms + Option Set, and shipping for that was only 1380JPY via RSAL.
In the US, we don't get charged customs fees so unfortunately I can't help you there, but all the packages I've received from Mandarake have always been marked as merchandise with the item's actual value.
There is a "notes" section you can fill out when you make an order, and you could try requesting that they mark the item as a gift there. Mandy is pretty good about responding to requests made in the notes section, I'll sometimes ask that they provide me with the shipping rates for other services (ie "please let me know the EMS and DHL shipping costs as well), and they've always done so nicely.
>>5269590
Thanks you for the help anon.
Since it's what I'm about to order can anyone tell me how the Vilkiss is? I forgot to pre-order it months ago but I just found the first release of it for 6000 yen [~£30]
>>5266735
i've always thought unit 2 was better looking.
do both units come with squad cars?
>>5269601
Vilkiss is a great looking RD. He's a bit finicky to mess around with due to all the pointy bits sticking out everywhere, try to move one part and you're liable to bump into two more, but that's just the nature of the design. The sculpt and paint apps look great, the chrome V-fin is a very nice touch and the figure is extremely well articulated.
I've never transformed mine, but it involves essentially disassembling the whole figure and then reassembling it; many folks have reported that it's kind of a pain to do. As someone who's never seen Cross Ange though, I'm quite happy with this RD in humanoid form and I think if you're a fan of the show/design it'd be worth picking up.
>>5269629
Still a mystery at this point, we can't say for sure that the squad cars will be included at all.
>>5266741
I'm so completely in love with the Tyrant design. God, Patlabor had such awesome mecha. If they can produce a Helldiver and a Broken, I will be over the moon.
>>5268993
Orders from Mandarake Sahara will actually give you the shipping cost at checkout(Sahara is the store without a physical branch, online only). You can often do that to get a good estimate of other stores shipping prices if they have the same or similar items.
>>5269629
No idea, but I hope they both include the pistol, baton, and shotgun.
>>5269828
*Both the Baton, and Shotgun for each.
>>5269568
>GFFs do a solid job of being display pieces
It arrived today and it sure as hell does haha. It has quite a few armour add-ons, some of which don't want to stay on particularly well.
The legs are also connected straight up into the body really limiting their movement, not that they could move since the front skirts are moulded in place.
But as you say it is more of a display piece and it looks very nice anyway so I'm not all that bothered about articulation, that's what my RDs are for. Considering some of the later GFFs like God Gundam/Nobel or the S Deep Striker since those look quite nice and seem to be more articulate.
Anyway I'll stop going off-topic now, quite happy with this little guy.
>>5269843
What would you even do with two Labor shotguns? I'd rather have a wire cable part for Ingram 1. Unit 3 is destined for the webshop and probably won't get unique accessories.
Really stoked to see a chance at RD Ingrams is happening(just beside myself with joy that they're going for the TV/OVA iterations as well). So will be for sure getting one of each if they happen!
Just conflicted a bit now if I wanna give my Yamato's, the TV colour markings still now though.
>>5266796
Admittedly I don't really mind it too much myself, but being based the TV iterations; it's likely to stay that way until they make movie colour exclusives(like >>5267279 wrote) I'm thinking. Definitely staying that colour if they're getting the designer Izubuchi to help out though.
>>5265114
>>5266776
Still think you guys shouldn't have to worry, with the play I've subjected my Alphonse to; but can understand with the increasing values being attached to them now.
Also if you keep wavering in faith like that Plastic-Monitor Anon. ECOAS Jegan really will not happen.
Will all be because of you, and we will blame you... Hunt you down for it.
>>5269629
Alphonse wins between the two with me still, but the extra markings on TV Unit-02 definitely make it pop more so than it does in the movie I feel.
Likely they'll make Optional Parts Set(s) and include Command car in one of those I think. If they make the Movie 2 Ingrams, probably will take a command car added in to move those probably.
>>5270121
Because I'd rather get Unit 1 with all weapons, and tow cable, since one of the best scenes in the show involved it using the shotgun.
And since Unit 2 might be a web exclusive, I don't want it to be the only figure that gets it.
Man, I wish we had some new news
>>5272981
It'll be about a week and a half till the next magazine scans. Here are my bets for next month: Final Battle Villkiss will be one of the next exclusives. We'll also get Barbatos as a retail release and some secondary Dunbine or L-Gaim unit as a web exclusive.
>>5272992
If we get a Dunbine exclusive, odds are its mass-produced Botune. I think they'll save Sirbine for a regular release.
I've seen previews of the Barbatos damashi, when are we getting a preorder window on that?
>AoZ RDs never
>>5273864
I would kill for a titans color marasai or hazel
>tfw you finally get some robot spirits and find out the scale is all out of whack
Why is my zaku sniper so much larger than my zaku 2 =/
>>5274395
Because your Zaku Sniper is a Ka Signature RD, which are made to be 1/144 scale, where as standard RD's are no scale, so they vary from figure to figure.
how are metal builds
i hear the joints are shit but i want an opinion from someone who actually owns one
I've got astray on preorder but i fear for the worst
>>5274546
The detail, gimmicks and paint job keep getting better with each release but the quality of the stuff they use for the joints marginally so.
Only one I've ever had a problem with was the original OO Gundam but I tried posing the thing a few times a week with that fuck huge buster sword until the arm went limp.
Think of them as a statue that you can re-pose. If you plan to mess with them like an RD, Figma, etc you're going to end up wearing out the metal on metal joints and there will not be a damn thing you can do to re tighten them.
https://youtu.be/2ETOTqihIik
I am pretty sure they will still be affordable upon release. The promo video does make me want to give the line a try, but I will decide when reviews come out.
I just would like to know whether it is really better or worse than the MG Ver.3 and Origin.
>>5275031
Maybe I'l go the Gundam novelisation route and only get Doms and Zakus since only they were only Zeon MS ever deployed.
Heads up, lotta preowned RDs just added up on amiami
I just snagged a Geara Zulu, Eva 02, and Falke. Lots more that I wish I could get as well, but gotta mind my money limits.
>>5276459
Thanks mate. Grabbed Cherudim Saga (finally!). Been looking for that for ages!
>>5276588
Just sharing the love. When I saw the shitload of RDs added, figured there was a lot of stuff people were after.
Also snagged a Jegan when it got added after. A little over-budget, but I like army building the Jegan.
>>5275031
Anybody else notice that the Gundam has a battle damaged split shield in the still shot of it hopping the Dom at the 2:57 mark? That shield isn't in the promo shots of the Gundam's accessory layout. Wonder if that's confirmation of an option pack or something they'll include with the Dom...
>>5270747
My faith is strong, my faith is strong... haha.
In regards to Yamato's Ingram, another one of my concerns is dust getting on the joint-coverings (I lack any enclosed display cases). I try to dust any stuff I have out pretty regularly, but you know, it still piles up and it seems like it's be a pain to keep the joint coverings clean. Has that caused any problems for you?
>>5273724
As >>5272992 says there should be new magazine scans shortly, so maybe we'll hear something then.
>>5274395
>>5274481
On the bright side, your Zaku II's accessories are fully compatible with the Sniper's hardpoints!
>>5275031
That video was so cool! It was really neat to see the how the joints work and how involved they really are. Man, the engineering has come a long way.
>>5276459
Good looking out, anon! Is there a trick to browsing them that I'm missing, though? If you go to the Pre--Owned section and select Robot Damashii as the product line, nothing comes up because it appears they're all listed as Robot Spirits, haha.
I ended up just searching the entire site for Robot Spirits and browsing everything that came up, which worked fine, but would be nice to filter out the non-preowned stuff.
>>5276606
How much did AmiAmi want for the Jegan? And how many have ya got now?
>>5276621
My wager is it'll be included with the Dom. That way they can help entice people to buy both figures.
>>5276636
>Good looking out, anon! Is there a trick to browsing them that I'm missing, though? If you go to the Pre--Owned section and select Robot Damashii as the product line, nothing comes up because it appears they're all listed as Robot Spirits, haha.
>I ended up just searching the entire site for Robot Spirits and browsing everything that came up, which worked fine, but would be nice to filter out the non-preowned stuff.
Honestly, I have no idea why that category just doesn't work.
Mostly, I do what you did and search RDs or I just got to the Gundam Toys and Robots sections in the preowned section.
They do need to fix that drop down category. Its never worked for as long as I've been regularly checking the preowned section.
>How much did AmiAmi want for the Jegan? And how many have ya got now?
7980 yen for an A grade, which is cheaper than what they usually turn up for on Manda unopened.
And this will be my 4th Jegan, which I'll be satisfied with for a while. 4 is a good number for a squad. And with the Zulu, I'll have 4 of it as well.
Added the Jegan and Zulu to my preorder of Act 5 Stage reissues and the rest to my end of month order, since my Unit 01 I snagged recently is in, so I'll get my 2 Evas together.
Though, if I had seen this coming, I wouldn't have added Enryugo to the end of month order...
>>5276626
As someone who owns two or more white dingos did you have any problems with a brand new in box one with the hard edges on the chest having scuffs on the blue paint?
Both of the ones I opened up have minute scuffs and it's pissing me off.
>>5276653
Ahh, thanks for the tip on browsing the preowned sections, I totally missed the categories on the left side.
4 Jegans is awesome! And that's so cool that you've got 4 Zulus for them to square off against. I really ought to pick up at least one more Jegan and Zulu sometime. Though I hope both you and I can add the ECOAS Jegan to our teams in the near future, haha.
>>5276669
I bought my Dingoes preowned off Mandarake, and fortunately both have scuff-free chest paint. I can see how that could happen though, and it would drive me nuts as well.
IIRC, Canada-anon had some scuffed Dingoes as well, and what he did was paint over it with some neat white trim. End result was really nice!
>>5276636
Helps spread out accessory costs, too. The RX-78 is including a ton of accessories and effects parts. The Dom really wouldn't have much by comparison to the RX-78 or Char's Zaku. Giant Bazooka, heat sabre ignited and unignited, maybe an effect part or two for bazooka firing and the beam scatter gun in the chest. Tossing the shield in there helps since its pretty iconic to dealing with the Doms and is one less thing to include with the RX-78 itself.
>>5276714
Damn. Looks like I'll be getting most of this line. I'm stoked.
>>5276712
>Ahh, thanks for the tip on browsing the preowned sections, I totally missed the categories on the left side.
>4 Jegans is awesome! And that's so cool that you've got 4 Zulus for them to square off against. I really ought to pick up at least one more Jegan and Zulu sometime. Though I hope both you and I can add the ECOAS Jegan to our teams in the near future, haha.
Shhh, don't tell anyone, but one of the Zulus is a Guards Type.
I'll get a regular Zulu for my 4th Zulu eventually.
>>5276621
I have a gut feeling that an option pack with the javelin, split shield and Gundam hammer + extra effect parts will be released.
Chances are, the mass production units will sell like hotcakes as I tend to get 3 Doms and # green Zakus. I hope even the GM comes with effect parts so that they multiple parts could be consolidated into one figure, e.g. the blue thrust parts for the backpack and feet.
>>5276734
I'm pretty sure that most people plan to get at least 3 Doms. I know I am.
I'll pick up multiple Zakus for my army building.
>>5253710
I just hope we get MSV releases in the same styling.
I am pretty scared that after Gyan and Gelgoog, they'll also release all the aquatic MS and then even some MAs.
GM and Ball tag team please.
>>5276750
Funny thing is, after a billion Zaku iterations(MG, RG etc) and even expies(Geara, Leo, Ginn, Tieren, Graze), we've come to realise that we could never go wrong with the original Zaku, as in the original styling. The F2, Kai and RG are no timeless substitutes for it, as the very original one is now the most timeless.
If we want a Zaku like design, get the Zaku, not the Leo. If we want a GM design, get the GM, not the Jegan or Strike Dagger.
>>5276757
I just like having grunt armies. Thats why I'm getting the new Zakus.
I want other grunts to get released for that reason.
>>5276653
>And this will be my 4th Jegan
Man, I'm jelly. I've yet to find one which I'm willing to pay the asking price for haha.
>>5276776
>>5276808
Huh, that's not a lot of accessories for the Dom at all. Bazooka, bunch of hands, maybe a firing accessory/effect for the bazooka and the scattering beam gun. Or is that long rod supposed to be the heat sabre(s)? Zaku seems suitably packed to the gills like it should be though.
Any more pics from the no photo area?
>>5276808
it appears universal effect parts are lacking from the 3rd release and onwards.
They may be forcing people to buy multiples of the first two to get the universal effect parts.
Or just release a separate effect parts pack then.
Do you guys think they'll reissue any FMP RD's when the new anime comes about? I want to get an Arbalest Lambda Driver version, but I'm not sure if I should get one soon or wait in case they decide to reissue it.
I'm also really hoping if they do any reissues that they'll be kind enough to do the Savages. I'm still dreaming of getting a sand Savage to team up with my Scepter.
>>5276808
Damn!! That's sweet but I was hoping for a Gundam hand holding the hoses like the old EXMSIA
>>5279136
The old (before Codarl, or so) FMP stuff is pretty dated. I think new versions would probably be the way to go. Falke (I don't have the M9s, but they have the same frame so probably them too) has always felt really off next to the newer figures to me.
Speaking of FMP, does anyone here have the Shadow Sniper? I've been thinking about getting him and was wondering if anyone has feedback about him or pics.
anyone here has one of the metal build exias? I kinda want one but holy fuck those aftermarket prices, 30k yen or more is too much to shell for a single figure, even if it is my favorite Gundam I'm still thiking about it
>>5276727
Dang anon, you used to be cool...
Haha, nah that's awesome! The Guards Zulu is a perfect squad leader.
>>5276808
Oh man, those Zaku accessories!.
>>5280221
I didn't say I didn't like my Guard's Type Geara Zulu. It is nice.
Speaking of Zulus, the real perfect squad leader would be Angelo's Rozen Zulu. Its the last suit from Unicorn I want made...
>>5279982
Dunno about the Falke since I only just ordered one recently, but even if they are a bit dated, I feel the M9s are still fine. I've got the Mao, Kurz and Desert type, and like them all just fine.
>>5279136
I think the Lambda Driver and the Laevatein have the best chance of reissue, though they could also forego the RD Laevatein in lieu of the Metal Build reissue they've already announced.
>>5279982
The M9s certainly can't match the Lamda Driver Arbalest's range of motion, but they're still solid figures with very sharp sculpts, great accessories, and they pose very well despite their age.
But yeah, they are essentially the same figure as the Falke, so if the Falke doesn't click with you you'll probably not be thrilled with the M9. Still, the sweet accessory assortment of the M9s are worth a look!
>Assault kingdom figure
>13824 yen
Who is buying all these giant expensive AK figures that they keep making more?
>>5280090
your pic is of the MB metal build exia avalanche 20,000 yen and the optional Dash pack 4,800 yen when they were released . Probably not going to find it for less . You can look for the cheaper Exia like Exia repair or the normal exia.
>>5280316
I'm tempted to get this one. I like Quin Mantha.
What can I expect in terms of size and articulation?
>>5280238
I was just poking fun at your admission that you didn't have 4 standard Zulus, anon. No harm meant! I like the Guards Zulu too, though the reduced range of motion in the legs is annoying. And yes, a Rozen Zulu would be the bee's knees!
>>5280316
Dang, that's unexpected.
>>5280329
I'm gonna guesstimate it'll be around 6-8 inches tall (just going by the average scale of past AK release). Articulation should be pretty good.
Anyone here pick up the AK Neo-Zeong? How is it?
>>5280329
Excellent all you could possibly want articulation. About 200mm, according to pics. There's a pic with a woman holding it and it looks quite large.
>>5280329
Assuming ZZ Gundam is a standard-ish size for a Gundam, well, most Assault Kingdom figures are around 3" tall. So I suppose if they want to go for proper scaling, the Quin would be around 7-8" tall? And I'd assume the articulation would be quite nice, nearly on par with a Robot Damashii. AK's always been good about that.
I simply don't understand the high price of these "giant" AK figures that are really just slightly oversized Robot Damashiis...that for some reason cost double what a standard RD does (or more). Why? What is the logic here? I would be so down if they cost as much as a RD.
>>5280387
do they actually sell a good Quin Mantha model?
>>5280316
Interested real bad, but seeing after seeing some preview pics of the soon to be released AK Psycho Gundam; not moving for one until it's released and reviewed now...
Higher price isn't unreasonable with the detailing in the promo pics, but if they're detailed the same amount as the regular figures(way more likely); those prices are ridiculous I think.
What's worse is the same preview pics of Psycho Gundam, showed the figure is supposed to be all ABS material. Admittedly pretty neat since these will be very sturdy figures at least then, but filling in those detail gaps will be a real pain if I went and tried to do them myself then... Ugh.
Really conflicted since I'm liking the proportion and stylized designs, these AK Mobile Armors are getting. Since this Quin-Mantha is coming out for Gundam ZZ's 30th Anniversary, kinda wanna see if they'll make a Psycho Gundam Mk. II with a similar look as the original AK Psycho Gundam.
Does anybody here know if the exia repair 2 parts are compatible with the avalanche exia?
>>5280437
I admittedly like the stylized look too, but not enough to pay the high asking price.
>>5276626
No way around that I'm not gonna come off as arrogant with this, but I'm not sure what I can recommend to help with that. Play with my Ingrams enough that they don't really get dust on them... Think it's only Unit-02 that I dust the odd time(or vacuumed slightly when it's time as a Christmas tree decoration got it covered in simulation snow fluff). So not a clue aside from what you know already I bet I'm sorry.
>>5276669
>>5276712
Yeah unfortunately had this on mine as well, sad to say it'll get worse most likely on the error bodies(replacements seem to have gotten thicker paint coats just...) The chests on the GM Sniper IIs are probably ABS material, and paints don't work well with the stuff; even dry... So those of us who play with them, likely to keep seeing this.
Give the chests a flat coat, and that should lessen the problem I think.
A pic of what I tried with one of them if it helps!
>>5280437
For 100$ to goddamn thing should be painted, too many missing paint apps to justify.
>>5280441
not compatible.
>>5280355
I bought the AK Neo Zeong and honestly, it's better than the HG in terms of articulation. Still, it's the neo zeong so that's not saying much. It was well worth the money.
Psycho Gundam? Ehhh. Not sure about that. I did preorder and put down the money so it's just a matter of waiting for release next month.
I want the queen mantha, to be honest. Guess I'm a stupid consumer for buying all of these, but i love assault kingdom.
>>5280621
Please put up photos when you get it! While I'm sounding pretty dismissive, I'd rather be completely wrong; and it looks a bit more complete like the promo shots.
These AKs for the Mobile Armors are just the right size, so would like to pick up one or two at least; but with ABS being the main material. Will be almost futile to fill in detail gaps myself... Price isn't too much a worry, since NZ can be found kinda cheap near my middleman even being a web exclusive.
>>5280090
The RG Exia has some metal build-ish proportions, if you don't mind model kits. I personally settled for that when I missed the MB, like you.
L-Gaim with Spiral Booster is out.
so the Enryugoo or whatever it is called is out
it's bigger and pinker than what I expected
>>5281009
That bare plastic doesn't look very good. I guess it's just the colour because Villkiss looks fine
I haven't even seen Gundam Unicorn yet, but this mother fucker looked so cool, I had to order him.
>>5281593
Go and watch it anon, it goes to shit after episode 5 but the mecha porn is abolutely fucking G L O R I O U S
I was wondering has anyone tried top coating their RDs? That is for the ones that don't have any paint or matte coat to begin with.
>>5280355
I remember Schizophonic top coating his Geara Zulu.
http://schizophonic9.com/robot_gearazulu.html
>>5280652
The softer plastic is only used for the fingers and sinanju on the NZ. It feels like a miniature HG, no joke.
And sure thing. Just waiting for december to arrive.
>>5281009
I heard that Vilkiss was a floppy mess due to the parts swapping nature which will cause the parts to fall off even during robot mode.
>>5280531
Why you arrogant son of a... Haha, nah, I get where you're coming from. I wouldn't mess around with Alphonse enough to keep dust from building up, so yeah, think it's best for me to just keep him secured.
>>5280621
Oh cool! How are the AK Neo Zeong's joints? Did they go with ratchets for the arms? I'm looking up some picture reviews of it and I love how the charter doubles as the gum storage, haha.
>>5281593
Great choice, anon! Sinanju is an excellent RD. And yeah, as >>5281638 said, Gundam UC is definitely worth a watch! Be careful though, as it's an extremely effective toy/model commercial. Unicorn was entirely responsible for getting me into RDs in the first place (had to get that Stark Jegan!), which has caused no small amount of pain to my wallet.
Don't even get me started on how many times Bandai has coaxed me into buying yet another RX-0 toy, haha.
>>5283054
Don't really have that problem with my Vilkiss, pretty happy with mine overall though I haven't messed with the transformation: >>5269640
>>5283115
>Be careful though, as it's an extremely effective toy/model commercial.
Seriously... It also sucks because I jumped on the RD wagon a little late, so I missed out on a lot of the Unicorn releases like Stark Jegan or the standard Banshees. Also, every time I see an RX-0 get posted here I start craving more of them for myself... UGH there's too many figures I want! This hobby is horrible. Heh.
>>5283108
plastic joints. Really tight. They don't really need ratches as the AK neo zeon is a less than half the size of the HG.
>>5283306
I know what you mean, I missed out on a lot of the Unicorn releases too (mostly because I was busy collecting other stuff at the time).
The Gundams (and regular Banshee) shouldn't be too hard to find but the grunts are getting really expensive. Hopefully they'll do a reissue at some point.
>>5281593
Have been thinking about getting this, I would love to see a RD of the Sinanju Stein mmmmm.
>>5281688
>I was wondering has anyone tried top coating their RDs?
I remember watching a YT video a couple months back of someone that did this. He put waterslide decals on and put a matte topcoat on. It seemed to work out well for him, I dont have the link for the video tho. I have been thinking of trying this
>>5284077
meads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuiE4DbMcs
>>5283306
The ride never ends! And therein lines both the pain and the pleasure, haha.
>>5283360
Ahh, cool. Good to hear it turned out to be a nice release.
>>5283391
Ideally they'd remake the grunts with up-to-date engineering, like the ECOAS Jegan they're teasing us with. The released Unicorn grunts are sweet RDs, but they're definitely showing their age when compared to more modern releases.
>>5284073
It's definitely worth picking up! But yeah, a Sinanju Stein would be so sweet. A lot of Unicorn MSV would make for awesome RDs.
>>5285762
>>5276808
So, broken shield is confirmed to come with the Dom now, huh. Seems kind of weird to pack that in, considering a lot of people will be getting 3 Doms and they'll wind up with 3 shields. I think it would have made more sense in an option pack, and instead we would have gotten an unheated beam saber for the Dom (though I suppose for some people an unheated Dom saber is nonsense).
Does anyone have the Den'an Zon and/or Den'an Gei? How are they as figures?
>>5286273
Fantastic. Nearly flawless for their designs.
