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Read the guide:
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kIQkTbSQOIVahREFmycWhobDnftvuSPTOcz7aSMOnA/pub
News:
>Kotobukiya is making reproduction kits for Arnval and Strarf based on new Machineca (マシニーカ) bodies designed by Apsy.
>Plastica.jp will sell blank bodies once he's happy with the final design.
>Megami Device (メガミデバイス) is another proposed line using that new body, so they'll be compatible too. They could be GKs, model kits, or figures. Too soon to know.
>Frame Arms Girl continues with an unarmored kit plus the architect is up next, with another mech on the way.
>Blade teamed up with Megahouse to make some cheaper, 8cm tall 1:1 battle robot figures called Desktop Army. Their plan includes 3d printable add-ons to appeal to customizers.
tldr it's a good time to be a Shinkifag.
Where to buy second hand Shinkis:
>eBay/Amazon - only if you hate having too much money. Avoid Latvia.
>Mandarake - search 武装神姫 and don't trust listing images (they sometimes get mixed up).
>Yahoo Japan Auctions - same kanji as above, you'll need a proxy, try Noppin or FromJapan.
>Taobao - search 武装神姬 and use a proxy like Taobaoring, Taoboafocus, or Bhiner.
>Amiami occasionally gets some preowned. They tend to sell fast.
>Check the BST, My Figure Collection, and Busou Shinki World for sales.
Fellow Shinki anons who made 3D printer/laser cut accessories & replacement parts:
> etsy.com/shop/illumicyberwear
> etsy.com/shop/Jellydinosaur
> shapeways.com/shops/kajico
>docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nFSvJGqqNVyxWKpt72rloSDSEtxcUUCQdb3eGkwDukM/
Shinki clothes:
> noix.co.jp/111.html
(1/12 clothes like Picco Neemo should be compatible with MMS figures)
Skintone & Compatability guides:
> imgur.com/a/AQ4aR
Looking for fan art?
> pixiv.net/search.php?s_mode=s_tag_full&word=武装神姫
Looking for customs?
> fg-site.net/?s=武装神姫
Looking for both?
> tinami.com/search/list?prof_id=&keyword=武装神姫
Did you know they increased bump limits to 310?
>>5283965
Actually no. Sorry if I jumped the gun a bit.
>>5283971
All good.
I don't know if I should continue work on my gourai for the moment. My respirator's filters are shot, I think. Couldn't breathe in them.
>>5283991
I'd say wait until you get new filters.
Pets4yourshink.
>>5284009
>>5284009
Reposting my strarf's chunky munky
Which girl would you most like to see get remade?
>>5284104
Arnval MK.2 Tempesta
Hoping Koto makes the MK.2 series
>>5284104
Maochao, Howling, Benio, Xiphos.
Honestly, any of the ones that were kind of crap.
They all had really good potential but some flaws seriously hindered the quality. The wave 2 ones especially.
>>5284134
All good picks and unsurprisingly some of the oldest Shinkis.
>>5284104
Murmeltier and Asuka
>>5284142
Why? They're already so good.
>>5284146
So I can have a chance of getting them for a decent price.
>>5284009
Reminds me that Mousers are cute. Gotta get me some eventually.
>>5284152
That's fair. Murm especially is impossible to find.
I can only find pictures of Asuka with the same blank expression. Does she come with multiple faceplates?
>>5283509
Bully me too PLANELEGS-san!!!
>>5284202
You know, most of the time I hate the exact same humor in other mediums, but I crack up over Planelegs.
Because you can see he's not actually fucking up his toys, and to have these figures and them not actually break down over time means he actually puts a ton of care into when he makes these comics.
In short, Planelegs loved shinki. He just also loved fucked up humor.
Are there any pictures out there of the two generations of Arnval side by side?
http://imgur.com/a/HtxIE
Reposting for hopes of a translation.
Some interesting stuff you can do with balloons..
>>5284142
I second this, because they were already great and Mk2s would in theory be even better.
Got my Raptias this weekend from >>5280938
He's highly flexible in prices so please drop him some offers if anything on his list interests you.
>>5284784
This what you want?
>>5284916
Neat. Different anon here, but now I'm curious how all the different Fubukis and Mizukis look next to each other. Thinking of grabbing Fubuki type 2 one of these days.
>>5284922
I find MK2 Fubuki's face to bee too long.
>>5284922
She's worth it if only for the rollerblades.
>>5284980
apparently there's some minor modding you can do to her face parts to let her bangs sit like they do in the boxart. helps a lot.
>>5285152
I've never seen that before. Happen to have any examples?
>>5285152
I don't think the position of the bangs are the issue.
>>5284830
Is that a party balloon size or water balloon size?
Gotta make one myself for my stylet
>>5285244
Specifically these balloons.
>>5284547
Which one is this?
My shinki Elise came with her hair color faded a little bit, the plastic seemed to have sun damage as though the idiot had been storing it next to a window... Anything I can do or should I just buy another?
Some BJD lady made a list of 1/12 dolls. I think a lot of us are looking for alternative sources of clothes, so check it out.
>>5284552
>For some damn reason 4chan thinks it's spam and won;t let me paste the link but google "Rough Guide to Roughly Twelfth Scale" with the quotes, and click the first result, should be babiafi at blogspot dot com.
>>5284906
True but I'd argue there are plenty of girls who are in far more desperate need of a remake.
>>5284916
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks anon.
>>5285425
Oorbellen Pearl.
>>5285546
...or being made at all.
>>5285841
hopefully "sooner than if it was left entirely to konami", at least.
>>5285922
I really hope so. I want them more than I want any remake.
>>5285841
>>5285845
Why must you hurt me so?
>>5285841
I just want this one. She's got some thunder thighs and I'm into it.
>>5286010
Those are standard MMS3 thighs, though.
>>5286014
Yeah I think it's just an eye trick that makes them look bigger to me with the color arrangement and slightly bulkier calf armor. That or I just like thighs.
>>5286002
Sorry, I want them too.
What do we actually know about the new Arnval and Strarf? Are they going to be complete redesigns like the mk.2s were, updates of original designs or literally the original design on the non-MMS body? I've been wanting an Arnval mk.2 for a while and I'm wondering if it is better to wait for the new one to be released or just grab the mk.2 off Mandy.
>>5286154
the original designs, in kit form, using a machineca derived body instead of MMS. with a degree of backwards compatibility that suprised APSY, since he didn't specifically aim for it.
>>5286214
>kit form
So we'd have to paint them and shit? Fuck that.
>>5286263
being koto, the difficult parts at likely to be prepainted, if the FA line is any example. moreover, we don't know just how much is up to the end user to assemble.
ultimately tho, it's koto. most of their stuff looks fine without being painted, as long as you're not being lazy about nubs and whatnot.
>>5284197
She has two heads that are 99% identical. One has a very slight smile, the other a more neutral mouth. You can barely tell the difference up close.
>>5286263
The body will probably be preassembled like the bodies for their Frame Arms kits
I'm personally not fond of anymore remakes.
I want new material or at least the previous shinki's never released in some type of form.
>>5286603
Certainly hope not. Pre assembled or not, those have their fair share of issues. Some that could have been solved if they kept the body on the sprue.
>>5286607
would you rather they dump everything in favour of kancolle shinkies?
>>5286607
>all those Kiras
>>5286641
>kancolle shinkies
ew
>>5286641
What.
How does Kancolle even relate to any of this.
>>5286670
well you're sick of remakes so might as well just buy kancolle figmas, I assume koto is gonna be making model kits of them any day now to keep it FAG and shinki compatible offering more options
>>5286674
I own Kancolle figmas myself but it doesn't replace shinkis whatsoever.
>>5286683
Thanks for the advice.
I'm actually still trying to learn my new camera so trying out some aperture,iso and shutter speed configurations.
>>5286683
From the other side of the tracks, sometimes that's ideal when you want the focus to be on the Shinki or whatever you're playing with. This one >>5286718 is much better served with the shallow depth of field because the background would seem a little cluttered with the other figures randomly butting it. But >>5286670 would be better following your tip to make sure both of those were in focus. There's no right way really.
Grabbed a random chinese doll from local mart.
>>5287013
...and it quite goes well with shinki. nice deal for a 2 bucks.
Damn, I'm so fucking hype for some new designs. Honestly the best female frame out there.
>>5284104
I don't mind who they remake when. My big thing is that I just want more faces. Most girls had one or two and a lot of the time theywere relatively similar. Give us three distinct faces for each girl and I'll be a lot happier.
>>5287016
No, that shirt is terrible
>>5287830
It's baggy, but so are all clothes we could get, short of custom stuff.
>>5287863
Not just that, the thread count, fabric, and simply look of it are all terrible. Compare it to this Picco Neemo T-shirt and if you can't see a difference in quality, then I think you might be blind. Granted, it is more expensive, but if you got shit for a steal at only ten cents, it's still shit. http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-8408&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dpicco+neemo%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1
The pants aren't bad, though. And it's hard to find pants at any length for 1/12 scale for some reason. I still don't think there are any full length Picco Neemo pants yet. Just some shorts and a set of capris coming out.
>>5287863
The fabric used for the tshirt is awful. Even if it did fit it would be awful.
The pants and shoes are a nice find though.
>Finally get paying work again
>Have money for all the Shinkis I wanted to get but couldn't afford
>None of the girls I want anywhere
>>5287715
That's a very nice pic.
What shinki is that?
>>5288168
What sets were you looking for?
>>5288184
Kohiru
>>5288208
Kohiru, Merienda, Murm and maybe Renge right now.
>>5288184
Have another.
>>5288227
There's a Merienda up at Amiami's preowned section right now.
>>5288285
Been having problems with their pre-owned section for a while now.
>>5288372
Look at the maker->Konami
>>5288227
http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=1279197
http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=1351718
There was a Kohiru on Mandarake earlier as well as Renge.
I suggest adding 武装神姫 to your mailing list for Mandarake. They have a feature that e-mails you as soon as it goes up now.
For those who built the Stylet, did you guys encounter problems attaching the collar piece? The two pieces can't seem to settle on their slots, especially the silver part.
>find Kohiru
>14,980Y
The fuck? When did she become this expensive. I swear she was 6,000Y on Mandarake the last time I saw her.
Speaking of Mandarake, what's this about a mailing list?
>>5289606
No, the fit isn't very secure though, it's held in place with the grey armor bit on front.
>>5289630
Figs&socks baby.
>>5289630
Kohiru has been that expensive for years. Merienda is worth about 6K or so though.
>>5289782
I have Kohiru on my Figinstock list. Never got messaged about her.
>>5289790
There's no way she's worth 15,000Y right? She's light armoured for fuck sake.
>>5289829
supply and demand
She's highly prized, and don't pop out that often
>>5289840
Fair enough. I guess I just had no idea how sort after she was. Don't see tons of pictures of her floating around.
Want to grab a shinki from amiami, how stringent is their rating system? I know Mandarake are very careful about their items and even "damaged" boxes etc in my experience aren't noticably so. Is a B or B+ item still good condition?
>>5289897
Never bought used from amiami, but from experience Japs are anal about boxes. So, B, B+ would be considered good condition for American standards I believe.
>>5288522
Don't forget about Taobao.
>>5289918
Don't you need a middleman for this?
>>5289927
>Taobao.
yes
>>5289939
Is a middleman expensive and which one would /toy/ recommend for UK anons?
Anyone know if these are big enough for Shinkis?
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-8000&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dpicco+neemo%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D2
>>5289977
Yes, they should be. 1/12 scale is pretty unambiguous, and pico neemo stuff is the right size generally.
>>5289995
Thanks.
>>5289960
I've used taobaofocus with no issues in the US, someone in your neck of hte woods reported the same ease with bhiner around the same time.
>>5290036
that was probably me.
Used bhiner dozens of times shipping to the UK, any problems sorted quickly, and only 5% middleman fee.
>>5290062
Yes! Moar Shinki pictures!
>>5289755
Yeah, that was what I'm talking about, the grey piece just can't stay in place well enough. Maybe I'll just glue the white one after I'm done, hopefully it won't break anything.
>>5289960
I used taobuy with no problems. You can probably look up their rates.
Why do some of the Fubukis I'm seeing come with some silver bonus item? I thought her little scarf was supposed to be red.
>>5290867
Do you mean the scroll? That was a preorder bonus for the winged version, I think. Then she has the scarf, which was a preorder for the original version. Looking at the guide, it doesn't look like there was a bonus for Type 2.
>>5290479
I built mine a couple weeks ago, and I remember having a helluva time getting that to snap in. It does fit, but it takes a lot of doing. But once it did snap it was very secure.
This might sound really dumb, but after owning a shinki for a month makes my life more fun, like having a tiny friend to accompany me. Shinki really helps me feel less alone...
>>5291126
It's cool anon, having a little companion on your desk to cheer you up is pretty normal! I keep a figure on my desk for that reason, so long as you interact with real humans too it's totally healthy. They do add fun to your life!
>>5291126
I kinda know what you mean. At first, I really didn't care that they were 1/1 scale and thought it was just annoying, thinking that they were really 1/12, but in the back of my mind, knowing they're actual size makes them a bit more fun.
>>5290867
First run (2008) Fubukis had a bonus red scarf.
Second run(2009) had wings and a bonus silver code cylinder.
>>5291072
For mine it just can't get in the slot, and looking at it, it looks like the white piece's hole isn't squarely over the slot on the chest piece, so that's probably why it doesn't fit securely. Is that supposed to be the case? For now the grey piece is just kind of there, attaching by friction, but with just a nudge the pieces come off. I'll try again when I continue the build.
>>5291126
Good for you, anon. Due to being super busy with real life and other distractions I kind of forgot about my Vespelio, still proudly displayed with armor and dynamic pose. I still look at it and admire its coolness, but I definitely should play around and take pictures with it after exams.
>>5291126
>Have a lot of Shinkies
>Want to do something with them for more photos
>Draw blanks.
I-I guess I'll think of something.
>>5291326
Disregard this, looks like the problem was really about the slot being too small. X-acto did the trick just fine. I'd probably have to watch out when topcoating/painting this part though.
>>5291126
> Tfw constantly on my own because I live in an apartment and always busy with work and school
> Always put a couple of minutes of day fiddling with my shinkis to take my mind off things
It's a good feel, anon.
>>5291392
>dat face
Custom?
>>5291191
>>5291071
I guess the store must have given this wing-less version of her the cone by mistake. I was confused because I never saw the cone in any of the reviews I've seen for either version of her,
>>5291468
That's the scarf. You're mistaking the glare from the camera's flash as being the thing's color.
>>5291502
Oh I can see the red now, Thanks.
>>5291191
Any pics of the code cylinder? Can't find any.
>>5291562
I don't think this was a bonus part, honestly. It's just that her winged version comes with it while her unwinged one doesn't.
It's the same for the Mizukis.
Does anyone have more comparison shots of the two versions? I can live without the bonus parts like the wings and scroll but some reviews say that they're faces are a bit different and I haven't had much luck finding high-res pictures of the two together. (aside from pic-related.)
>>5291562
>>5291601
Here you go. They made her eyes a little closer together and her hair a little more vibrant for the second release. It was an improvement, but not really night and day.
>>5291572
Bonus or not, the scroll wasn't in the trays with the rest of the parts just like the scarf from the unwinged release and some people received their figures without the scroll like they should have, but could get it if they contacted Konami about the mistake. Mizuki only had one release with neither the scroll nor scarf.
Here are Konami's official listings for all of the ninjas:
> http://www.konami.jp/products/style_cr136/
First run Fubuki, Konami style exclusive with a red bonus scarf (came in a separate plastic bag)
> http://www.konami.jp/products/busou_figure_mizuki/
Mizuki's only release, also Konami style exclusive. A straight repaint with the same gear, but they added wings.
> http://www.konami.jp/products/style_cr176/
New and improved Fubuki - another Konami style exclusive, this time with wings in the art and package like Mizuki had, some minor color differences, and now there was a tiny bag with a scroll included instead of a scarf.
> http://www.konami.jp/products/busou_figure_fubuki2/
> http://www.konami.jp/products/busou_figure_mizuki2/
And then they were both redesigned with MMS 3rd bodies and personalized techno-ninja gear.
>>5291662
side by side, fully loaded
This is everything Mizuki came with. All the same gear as Winged Fubuki (which came out later), sans scroll.
>>5291456
>>5291395
Unfortunately.
>>5291663
Man, I don't think I'll ever be able to decide which version I want if I only get one. First run? Winged? Type 2? Fortunately, I have a few others I want to get more than her so I have time to decide.
I don't post enough on here
>>5292026
Buy the winged version and make her a scarf.
>>5292000
Yeah that would be my number one wish for the potential new shinki kits; more numerous and more expressive faces. There's more than a few girls I really like the designs on that I haven't bought because their lack of expressions really limit their posing opportunities.
>>5292158
Or, if you have the money, do like I did: buy the winged one, then get the scarf separately. It was $15 via Noppin, so it's probably normally WAY cheaper elsewhere.
Remakes when? Seriously, if any wave is in need of it, it's these two girls right here.
>>5293305
>Recolored edition
>Dengeki 15th anniv. Model
...maybe hard to release in kits, I guess...
But original ones are potentialy releasable, so It'll be better to re-paint them...
Hope the recolor ver's compact weapons realeased in weapon sets form.
>>5293388
>...maybe hard to release in kits, I guess...
Why would it be?
>>5293305
It always bugs me how huge their eyes are. Most shinkis have reasonable sized eyes, but Mao's take up more than half her face
>>5293448
That and she looks cross-eyed.
>>5293393
Y'know. "Repainted 'limited' edition".
It would be the koto shop-exclusive model if it tracks konami's lineup. And it would be hard to get overseas, like white gourai of fa:g
>>5286694
Does anyone here have a recommendation for something good other than Mister Super Clear to flat coat my FAGs with? I have MSC and while it's a very nice product it's really cold where I am this time of year and I know it's very temperamental when it comes to weather.
>>5294008
Also, Tamya Color is an alright brand of paint to use on these right?
>mfw I missed out on the pro-order of blue materia girl
>mfw I would get the pink one if only my subconscious didn't scream SPAAAAAAAAACE whenever I look at it
Well, shit.
People cancel their pre-orders at the last minute often, right? If I wait until the release there'll be some of them available like with Stylet, right? There are going to be blank more bodies soon, right?
>>5294008
>>5294031
If you are talking spray cans, most can't be used in more extreme temperatures. You'll have to wait until it warms up if you want to spray anything outdoors.
As for tamiya, assuming you're talking about spray cans, make sure you are not getting the polycarbonate kind (It will be clearly marked as such). That stuff is intended for RC car bodies and the like and has stronger thinners (So it can adhere better) that can damage plamo. Other tamiya spray cans are fine.
>>5293908
>marymi.jpg
Marry me.jpg?
>>5294143
Ah, thanks I was talking about spray cans for flat coat. I was actually talking about acrylic Tamiya Color paints that come in bottles for the paint. I might use a can if I end uppainting their hair or other parts completely, but I figured brush on would probably be better for details like the white on Stylet's wings and other parts like that. Do the spray paints come out murky in colder weather too or is it just the sealants?
>>5291670
I've never seen that before, it looks really cool. There's a listing on Mandarake for about 5k, is that a pretty regular price or is it a really good bargain that will sell out before I manage to order it?
>>5294174
She's 5k for a reason. She shows up semi-regularly bouncing around the other stores. She has rusted screws. Pretty badly rusted.
But, then again. Maybe she needs a Master who will love and rehabilitate her.
>>5294248
I'm sure there are guides out there on how to get most of the rust off. Or maybe I can even replace the screws.
>>5294150
Yes, don't spray anything in the cold.
As for handbrushing Tamiya paints, you would be better off using something like vallejo. Tamiya paints are alcohol based and dry faster than water based acrylics as they are formulated mainly for airbrushing and not handbrushing. You can paint little details with them no problem, but larger areas tend to not level off as nicely and show brush strokes more.
Also, while over any color that isn't white is a bitch to handbrush as the under color bleeds through. You may want to try painting the area a light grey first to help neutralize the base color if you don't intend to prime it.
>>5294251
The screws are hard to replace, but a vinegar bath will dissolve most of the rust. You'll also want to use vinegar with q-tips on the plastic to get the rust stains out of it. Pretty sure vinegar would be mild enough to not damage the paint or plastic, but use at your own risk.
I want a partio, but i can't decide between the prototype or the light armor version.
which do you gals and guys prefer and why?
>>5294295
I use 50:50 water and vinegar for cleaning around the house so I'll use that to start with. I'll probably buy her at some point in Dec-Jan so I'll let you know how it goes.
>>5294351
the one that's MMS3.
>>5294351
The smaller one looks much cuter!
>>5294351
The prototype really suffers from the oversized head, IMO. Like it looks like it should be on a larger body.
>>5294459
which is funny, because the "production" version has the same size head on a smaller body.
gigantic heads are a thing with BLADE designs, no matter what line they're in.
>>5294629
Well yes, and it probably does not look out of place there as younger children generally have different overall proportions, which normally includes the head being pretty large in comparsion to their overall size.
>>5294672
a balloon head is a balloon head. you either like BLADE's hangups or you don't.
>>5294351
Partio is best girl. Both versions are great. It really depends on what you're looking for.
>>5294351
Both.
> Got a prototype as a big sis for my light armor version
> Smitted by both now
I'm thinking of getting my first Shinki, but I can't decide between Vervietta and Proxima. Which one should I get, /toy/?
>>5295079
Proxima.
>>5295079
Proxima is cool.
Modeling her new spacers.
I ordered the steel ones but the guy threw in a full set of stainless steel ones because he said they turned out better and I agree.
>>5295269
Of the two I'd say that's the better choice.
>>5295265
>>5290072
it's always time for more shinki pics
Why must the fencer shinkis be so damn expensive? Arnval Mk 2 is understandable but goddamn the price hike for Oorbellen is unreal.
I'm still getting one, though.
>>5295957
Popular shinki cost a pretty penny.
Lego seems like a good material to make stuff for my shinki with.
What are we here for? Just to suffer?
>>5295964
I want moar pics of this , looks so good !
>>5296007
Lucky I saved these pics from a past shinki thread.
>>5296010
>>5296012
And that's the 4th and final pic of this set I saved.
>>5296020
Thankyou!
>>5295957
Oorbellen is worth it. She's gorgeous.
>>5295981
Are there any middleman services that can buy stuff at AK-GARDEN?
>>5295169
>This kills the dog
There's a shop near my place with the Firearms/Cannon sisters and the Vic Viper sisters being sold as twin-pack sets. Should I bite?
>>5296247
For how much, is the issue.
>>5296211
AK Garden's over, bro.
More than that, I'm curious if richigo can get something similar to those rings and panels made.
>>5296251
S$288 for the Firearms/Cannon sisters, S$369 for the Vic Viper sisters.
>>5296252
I was thinking the same, but I just checked his site:
> illumicyberwear is taking a short break.
> sorry folks, my laser caught fire and is out of commission for a while :(
That sucks massive balls.
>>5296254
Vic Viper sisters.......hell no, way too much.
>>5296258
Fire safety is important...
Finished preshading most of the armor parts. Was going to try finishing the kit today l, but I found out I was missing a color I needed in the middle of working on it.
Went out to buy it from the nearest store and it started raining on the way back, meaning it will be too humid to spray for a few days. On top of that I'm leaving on a trip this Wednesday... Guess it'll have to wait til next week.
As far as surface sealant, would Rust-oleum Painter's Touch work for shinki? I got a can of Gloss for this one in my stash.
>>5296272
Go figure. I guess that the price for the Firearms/Cannon sisters is much more reasonable?
>>5296211
Generally you'd try to find out who made it and then check to see if they're selling online FIRST.
>>5295320
>What are you doing?! You've created a time paradox!
On a side note, here's some tips on how to improve Stylet if you're building one. The second link was posted in the previous thread, I think, but I don't know about the first one.
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/119852/
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/125256/
Any customized Stylets from you guys? Thinking of giving mine a white/dark grey/yellow color scheme.
>>5296318
I say no to rustoleum. Always solurge for mr super clear.
>>5296326
What kinds of problems does rustoleum present?
>>5296326
Also, would Mod Podge Acrylic Sealer work?
https://artfriendonline.com/ProductDetails/FamilyDetails/PLA-MP-SLR
Checked Koto JP's twitter. There were some photos of their bootH.
Oddly no shinki kit prototype out on display this time. Inb4 Konami cancelled it again in the middle of production to be dicks to kotobukiya and apsy. The company leadership is petty enough to do it.
>>5296340
Compare Jinrai's panties with Materia's. They're full on incorporating materia's mold to newer kits. Exciting.
>>5296346
I bloody hope not. At least this time I remembered to preorder the Materia girls, one each in both colours.
Also hot damn Gourai is tall compared to MMS3 'petite' Shinki.
>>5296348
>mfw chose not to preorder Materia and picked Stylet instead
I mean, I'm super grateful to not miss out on Stylet after missing out on Gourai, but still. Then again, I much prefer Architect for having all the hardpoints ready for weapons/armor attachments.
>>5296348
She's pretty tall in general, but that's probably because of the armor.
>>5296356
I completely missed out on Stylet's preorder, but my local hobby/toy/anime store was willing to help me backorder one. Slightly more pricey due to shipping, but worth it since I missed the first run.
>>5296370
She's asking you to buy weapons for her, anon. Two giant pneumatic fists are great for melee but you gotta keep your options open.
>>5296374
She knows the future of all the 'customs' that will be made of her.
>>5296380
"Hot Glue" is not a good sealant.
>>5296370
It's a kit. Change it yourself if it makes you uncomfortable.
>>5295981
>shinki-style Nipako
Take my money. I mean I bet it's resin and I have no experience and would fuck it up but still.
>>5296346
>>5296343
>>5296340
These look great. As >>5296347 said it looks like Mareria is going to become the standard base. I can't wait for her and the resin parts kit Koto should be shipping next month. It'll be great to get a blank torso and unarmored posable legs and arms.
I'm still not convinced about the butt though.
>>5296395
Looks like they're going back to a shinki-style behind.
>>5296362
Normal blue > slutty pink
>>5296399
>just get both
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>>5296399
I wanted both, just didn't have a job at the time so I couldn't preorder. Now that I do, one isn't on amiami anymore...
Is it me or do Strarf and Arnval M.k 2 have some strange neck pieces?
>>5296413
Hlj has them I think
>>5296364
>Back order
>First run
Did I miss something? As far as I'm aware there is no second run or plans to make more at ghe moment like with Gourai.
>>5296475
If he somehow got it anyway, it could be that the store helped him buy from some other source, or their usual distributor had some surplus. But yeah, no info on reruns as of yet. I hope they do it, but who the fuck knows how Koto assesses the viability of product lines.
Have a Stylet head. Will finish this after exams or probably build the arms during a break in the middle.
>>5296506
She's still available via KotoUS. Well, amiami, too.
There's still a lot of stock for stylet around, just have to look for it.
>>5296526
Nippon Yasan still have them in stock for 3580 yen.
I wish they'd put more effort into the faces. Even the upcoming ones don't look that inspiring.
>>5296247
Where did you get that camera?
>>5296564
It's kind of a Fumikane Shimada thing, from what I've seen, but I'm not terribly familiar with his stuff. The shipgirls he designs for Kancolle has similar expressions. It's all down to taste in the end, but I'll concede that in the end, Kotobukiya is responsible for sculpting and translating the designs into model form.
Stylet's confident smile is infectious as fuck though. I can't help but smile too, looking at it.
>>5296624
He can do more range than what's gone into the current faces. Its more with Koto, the faces on the shinkis he designed are great for example.
I like Stylets grin and her shouting face is OK, it just doesn't fit with how I want to pose her. Maybe Gourai is just miserable.
Shinki Babies are looking super cute!
>>5296728
too bad they have no exchangable hands. Also they are called desktop army, not Shinki
>>5296738
Shinki babies
>>5296403
If you're looking to expand or start a Shinki collection I suggest emailing this gentleman asap.
I've done business with him and he's a total bro with his prices.
>>5296758
what you say is stupid, they are desktop army. there are official shinki baby garage kits that this is clearly not and labelling it as such is deluded at best
