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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.
>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.
>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
Looking for an IRC channel?
>#vox_plastica on Rizon
Starting this thread off right with some P̸̺͎͙͚̦̹͚̠̝̍ͪ͐͆̅͡L̶̰̘̝͎̖̗͙̔̇ͮ̈̂A̰̪͉̤ͥ̈ͩ̋Ṇ̢̡̙͓̣͖ͦ͌̂̂͗̎̚Ȅ̠͉̪̲ͩ̓̀̕L̄̏͌ͤ͐͐̈́̌͏̫̳̤͍̖͎͓͔͝Ē̱̦͉̪͇̰̾̓̅̀̓̕͢Ĝ̶ͬ̓͏͚̬͕̯͟S̜̎̚
balancing out the planeleggotry with shinksploration.
>>5394602
Wrong type of "graveyard shift," LOL
Means I work while everyone else is asleep. I suppose I COULD use that time for Shinki pics, but the office isn't really any better a setting than my apartment..."Oooh, let's play with the copy machine tonight, Master!"
How many Materias do you guys have on order? I may have gone a bit overboard. I got two blacks, one white, and I just ordered the tanned one from Koto's store for a total of 4.
/mms/ please shame me into correcting myself, or encourage me to fall further. Either is fine.
>>5396432
One of each though, I would have gotten more if I had the money. I just have the feeling I might butcher one of them so I'd like to have one that looks nice and hopefully the other that's salvageable.
>>5396432
Only the two from AmiAmi.
>>5396432
Four in total.
![14051-68624-thickbox[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/096U3JL.jpg "14051-68624-thickbox[1].jpg")
>>5396432
I was about to say one of each, but I didn't know there was a tanned version. fuck.
>>5396432
When is black even out? Everywhere just says "January".
>>5396822
I wish the tan was brown and didn't look like spray on. It looks -okay-.
>>5396432
Two of each of any Frame Arms Girl is a pretty good amount, honestly. They're getting more and more customizable as the line develops.
>>5396826
They said late Jan, so probably during the last week in Jan
>>5396432
One of each, but I plan to buy extra if I see them on ToG's shelves.
Does anyone know how well the skin color 3 matches Valona's head? Pics would be appreciated.
>>5396396
You gots ta be careful when yous out with your shink. Dem 'coons, man, dey steals your shink i tells ya.
>>5396432
None. The attachment bit on her back will prevent a lot of clothes from fitting properly.
>>5396120
Why don't you kill yourself my man.
>>5397324
You could just remove the attachment bits.
So I bought a lightbox for cheap (based Amazon sales)and decided to test it out by trying to lure Pomock out since she's only ever known my college apartment. First we leave a treat and wait.
>>5397780
[Some Time Later]
>>5397782
>>5397786
I think it worked.
NOBODY LIKES EUKRANTE
>>5397863
Just liek nobody likes yo
>>5397863
*angry bird noises*
>>5397324
Guess what? You can take the parts off
>>5397863
I-I like my Eukrante
>>5397327
>hardpoint used to mount weapons and stands
>remove easily
I wish I lived in the same rose-colored world as you anon.
>>5397922
Nope. They are still there, they are part of her back assembly.
Good luck putting pic related on her.
>>5396432
3 white and 1 slutty pink. I need some extra parts after building the Gourai option parts kit, Materia is the cheapest way of doing it considering I can't think of a way to send off for spare runners.
I'm really excited for her.
>>5397963
This is why they put of those option parts gks. The torso parts are interchangeable with the plastic parts.
>>5397963
A: You're wrong.
B: Even if you're right, you realize these are model kits, right? As in, you can either not assemble that part or simply cut it off afterwards with ease, right?
>>5398015
Yeah, it's kind of annoying that in America, the easiest way to get the pieces you need is to order an entire other model. It's killing me that if I just got another A runner, I'd be able to have two entire Gourais.
If it wasn't for the shoulder joints being so different, I'd be able to cannibalize a Hoihoi's joints at least to an extent.
>>5397963
Its a model kit. Just don't put them in. If it is like the previous two releases they aren't required for the actual torso to hold together, just for the armor to attach to and for detail. You will be covering up the area with clothes anyways and won't be able to see the gaps.
>>5397863
Epik /a/ meme, bro.
Fuck you.
>>5398015
>This is why they put of those option parts gks.
Nice try but Materia butt engineering is not compatible with Gourai's so nope.
>>5398024
>>5398053
I know I will be laughing when you faggots come here bitching about it later (then again, most of you will leave them unbuilt in backlog).
>>5398365
I built, fixed the seams, and painted my Gourai. The parts are easy to swap on and off if you sand the contact areas just a little and mask them off when painting (If you intend on painting it). And yes, removing those back parts do not compromise the engineering in any way. Judging by the pictures Materia shouldn't be any different in terms of that despite a couple tweaks in engineering in other areas. Just leave them off if you don't plan on attaching armor and covering them anyways.
>>5398438
Well, I fixed the seams on the flesh parts at least.
>>5397146
There's a color chart in the guide. If it's not the skin tone that Valona is stated to be in that chart, you likely won't get a good match.
>>5397863
That's not true, I love her ;_;
>>5397324
>>5397963
>>5398365
Shit, is she out already? Mine hasn't even shipped yet.
Or are you just spouting bullshit.
>>5398674
White is out in Feb. Black is coming out late Jan.
>>5398438
He didn't even buy a Materia. He's just here to complain about it.
>>5398680
And thus,
>>5397324
>>5397963
>>5398365
Is spouting bullshit with no evidence to back it up.
>>5397922
This is kind of contrary to it too (and is a photo taken by the official Kotobukiya blog of a Materia wearing Picco Neemo clothes, nonetheless), so I'm going to have to lean towards the idea that that attachment part is removable.
>>5398695
Not only that, from the official Koto blog post here:
http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/labo/labo-64137/
We see a headless Materia with the attachment port removed.
>>5398438
What paint did you use to color the skin?
These gauze clothes, i'll have to try making some. Anyone's got the guide on how to do it? i swear i saved it but cant find it.
>>5398997
And what material is used exactly? Like, is it literally medical gauze?
>>5399014
I think it's gauze strips that they got from places like fancy stationary stores.
>>5398979
Mr Color Character flesh mixed with Mr color flesh, I don't remember the exact ratio I used, jsut that it was mostly character flesh with a little bit of flesh to darken it. You'll need an airbrush setup including respirator to use those paints as the thinner is toxic.
>>5398997
Look through this tag on fg-site.
http://www.fg-site.net/archives/tag/%E5%B8%83%E6%9C%8D?page=1
>>5399036
For another method, if you don't want to bother painting flesh tone, because it's a pain in the ass, I didn't bother painting mine, which I posted up here:
>>5398674
All you really need to do is make some custom colored putty as per this tutorial (note you need to use PLASTIC CEMENT, not superglue):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E64rsyuTo8
Just make sure to apply some cement to the seam before you lay down the putty so you can weld everything together.
After that, go over that with a matte clear coat, apply some peach/pink weathering powder (AKA chalk pastel), apply another clear coat, and you're good to go.
Pic related is the weathering powder I used, specifically the peach on the right.
>>5399094
Oh, and I don't really bother making the putty beforehand, it's perfectly fine just melting a bit of sprue on the spot with cement impromptu.
>>5397146
I already checked the chart, and it said "approximately." I wanted to know if that "approximately" was because of the borked up skin color of her body alone, and if the head was a better match to the skin color 3 by itself.
>>5397863
Actually, my son asked for her specifically for his birthday. She's proudly displayed in full armor on his shelf.
Hey, I have a question for Asuka owners...I think the one I got recently has two of the same face. My son insists that one has a small smile, but my oldfag eyes can't really tell, and I think he might be wrong. What do Asuka's two faces look like in your version? Did I get gypped (eh, I still lover 'er), or is she a Shinki kuudere?
>>5399256
Your son is right. The faces looks the same from afar, but one does have a small smile while the other is frowning.
>>5399266
Awesome. Thanks, anon.
>>5399256
Her faces do look alike, the smile on the happy face is so faint you can barely tell it apart. I've seen pictures of people who applied washes to her mouth and it becomes visible.
This is something exclusive to shinkis designed by Fumikane with Valona being the exception.
>>5399278
He loves his kuuderes. Same goes for the FA:Gs, I noticed.
Of course Valona is the standout. Messed up skin color aside, she's a great little Shinki.
>>5399325
Going off of a comment from an earlier thread, I kinda want a mini-t-shirt for my Valona that says "SEMEN DEMON," just for a laugh.
>>5399339
There's probably some fabric decals you could use for that.
>>5399379
>>5399094
>For another method, if you don't want to bother painting flesh tone, because it's a pain in the ass, I didn't bother painting mine, which I posted up here:
I only painted the flesh parts because I seam welded, which required putty in the end. I had to paint to cover it up and while it's not visible in the picture I applied subtle pink pigment as well.
>>5399339
Fuck you I was trying not to want to dress her up and now i'm picturing her in that and a pair of unbuttoned short shorts
>>5399387
Yeah, I seam welded too, but using that method in the video so it doesn't look obvious.
Other than a slight mistake in the torso that you can see in my photo, it came out pretty well I think. Plus, it retains that translucency that flesh has.
>>5399390
LMAO, be sure to take pics for us, then. And tell us where you found the shirt, too.
>>5399488
Initially tried that, didn't work as well I was hoping so I had to go back over it in putty.
Been watching that proxima on mandy for a bit, buying her will have me teetering on the edge of my budget. Is it worth it?
>>5399509
Yes
>>5399509
Definitely. I actually borrowed some cash for her a couple of years ago, never regretted it.
>>5391558
Hey, are we talking about Valona and Proxima in this thread?
>>5399501
what were the issues? I was going to seam weld my next FAG.
>>5399612
Just imperfect welding. Seams still visible, stuff like that. Welding additional material to the seam and filing it off was just easier.
>>5396120
... why do i feel like i've wandered into /toy/'s version of those Fluffy abuse threads?
>>5399728
Because Planelegs. He was a thing, not any longer.
>>5399730
Planelegs is always. Always watching. Always abusing.
>>5399728
... the similarities are frightening, artificial life created by man to be the perfect companion/toy, programmed to her loyal and crave a human owner.
Though Shinki's seem to have it way better off, as someone who discovered them through the anime i wonder now how an asshole shinki master would be looked at by others, human and other shinki, as well as his his own, i know they're absolutely loyal but how far...
>>5399739
The games have plenty of abusive masters including terrorists who strap bombs to their shinki and illegal tournament circuit participants who rip their heads off if they lose.
Shink background story definitely explore the darker side to having tiny sapient robots that are subservient to himans. At the very least though, they're not programmed to love you or to follow your orders to the T from the get-go as they have some degree of autonomy as evidenced by the Trike sisters leaving their "master" and then the underground shinki refuge full of abandoned or runaway shinki, and shinki who just went into hiding because their masters died and they didn't want to get formatted and lose memories of their master.
>>5399744
In short, in-universe I'm sure they have rights of some sort.
>>5399728
>fluffy abuse
>there are anons in this thread who lurk /b/ and enjoy reading such mlp knock off furshit furoseki
I remember when these generals were pure and had no such cancers
>>5399746
it was comic relief to see a bunch of toys taking things seriously about rights and progression is getting juevline. busou shinkis are just toys and romanticizing them says more about you than planelegs comics
>>5399765
It's the fiction officially written by Konami, I'm not saying that's how they are in reality, doofus.
>>5399770
so you prefer fluffy abuse because shinkies represent the worst in humanity? whatever rocks your boat anon
>>5399783
I have no idea what fluffy abuse is. I think you're confusing two different anons.
>>5399730
The Planeman will always be a thing.
>>5399744
>and shinki who just went into hiding because their masters died and they didn't want to get formatted and lose memories of their master.
That feel.
>>5399784
it doesnt belong here and comparing it with planelegs is /b/ level retarded
>>5399728
Nah, it's just some assclown trying to rustle jimmies. Pay him no mind, most of us don't.
Picked up some 1/12 model guns that were said to be Figma compatible, Platz brand. They seem to be in-scale with Arnval MKI's handgun so I reckon they'll work fine with shinki.
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=TOY-SCL2-48719
Those ones. I've seen some people using these brown Figma hands for holding firearms on their shinki, so where do THOSE hands come from? Some Gunslinger Girl figma, perhaps?
>>5399946
Little Armory's hands probably.
>>5399954
Found the amiami pages for them.
brown: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-008025
green: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-008026
black: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-011371
Plan to order these myself. They do come with their wrist balljoints, right?
>>5399966
They do, but I think they might be fixed, no reposing them. There's several though in different angles. I might be entirely wrong though. I bought my set and haven't looked at them properly yet.
>>5399969
Worst case I have some standard figma wrist balljoint spares to use in skintone, at least.
Arnval's got dibs on the white wrist balljoints.
Why the fuck is this a thing
>>5400005
because you're a gaijin and need to gawk like the gaijin you are
>>5400012
AMAZING
>>5400020
I remember when the Konami store closed. I left because I felt like a fake and didn't bring a shinki
Just going to link this thread since it's kind of relevant. >>5364194
By all that is plastic and playable i want a lenne or Fukubi so bad but ebay or Amazon want 200 bucks and my left nut just for one figure.
Are they really fucking rare or is it just import idiocy?
>>5401468
Fubuki is on Mandy though the only one up is opened so, I guess if you're looking for one completely untouched you're SoL.
>>5401468
If you want the winged Fubuki you're boned, if you want non winged you're slightly less boned.
>Are they really fucking rare or is it just import idiocy?
Popularity, i dont quite remember how much winged Fubuki used to go for but as soon as the episode where she appears aired she was 12k yen at Mandarake.
>>5401468
>ebay or Amazon
There's your problem.
>>5400005
This picture reminded me. I ordered that sailor-style school uniform to use with my Fubuki on an MMS 1st nude body. Do you think it would have any chance of staining since it's such a dark color or is it something I shouldn't worry about?
>>5401946
If you're worried about staining, just put the clothes through a wash
>>5401781
For Fubuki, yes. For an Altlene, the price is only slightly higher than what you'd pay on Mandy for it
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/147439/
Some new desktop army photos on dengeki
>>5402396
I swear, you repaint her armor in black, grey, and blue, and she'd look like a Strarf with the long pigtails.
>>5402396
Does it have a release date yet?
>>5402404
2016 is all we got right now.
Well, I got the basic pattern, I guess. It's still going to take some additional tweaking to get it to fit well though.
>>5402926
>batman
classic
>>5402929
Yeah, the dude who made the original pattern seems to be a high-tier niceguy, but his idea and how he went on about realizing it was solid enough to warrant high-tier flattery.
"Mastah! Fuu-chan and I got this package for you~"
Oh good, it's a surprise. You and Fuu go sit over there.
"Kay"
>>5403483
Are you two ready to see?
"Yes!"
>Y-yes
>>5403488
>Another Maryceles....
>>5403493
Mari, are you ok?
>>5403493
Lemuria does come with an extra sword.
3.5k Winged Mizuki. Apparently dirty and with rusted screws however.
http://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1036929178&ref=list
>>5403497
Mastah, a word.
>>5403559
This doesn't quite looks like the face of mercy here...
>>5403551
Actually curious because I've never had to do any uptake on any of my shinki as of yet but is there a resource for what type of screw you'd need and what not? Is it even a standard size? Dirty seems like it'd be simple enough to solve at least.
>>5403559
Lord British and Vic Viper arrived at my doorstep thanks to a based friend.
I'm really loving the transformations and parts overall. It also helps if you're a Gradius or even a Xenoblade fanatic.
>>5403654
>Is it even a standard size?
Nope. There's someone in Japan who sells upgrade screws at events.
>>5402396
You get two in one kit or are they different configurations?
>>5403853
There's a total of 6 configurations that are being released, I think.
Not sure if they're going the trading figure route with tiny boxes or if it's going to be an all-encompassing set.
>>5403738
dem legs on mizuki....
>>5403772
Ah, so basically have to cross my fingers, hope he goes to wonfes and then find a proxy on top of it.
>>5403949
http://page18.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w132660899
There's a set on YJA.
>>5403995
Oh, hey thanks. I've never done YJA before, time to look into those proxies.
>>5403500
Main reason for buying her. What I didn't know is that she also comes alternate hair buns that look like Roses which I want to put in but I'm afraid of removing them.
On another note, I tried translating Lemuria's bio. Sadly Google Translate managed to get me through the first sentence, which says her personality is that of a spoiled child but for the life of me I can't decipher the second sentence. I think it's talking about her mask.
Is there some kind of catch to just how cheap all the stuff on YJA is or have I just been lazy and missing out?
>>5404204
Cheap = used = hotglued
>>5404224
How will my Werkstra know I love her if I don't hot glue her every night?
>>5404156
Can you transcribe it here? I can try to see what I can do.
>>5404224
I meant mostly if it's unopened.
>>5404264
Please post the entire description if you can.
>>5404204
No real catch, it's just you need a middleman.
>>5403995
My shinki's screws don't look like that. They're flathead.
>>5404603
did you buy it new? I've never seen flathead screws on them.
>>5404606
>>5404603
Probably a different seller's wares on YJA or just a different type from Takk12ZIGEN, who's the usual maker we see at wf with the screws. She did make a whole bunch of different types and colors. She recently said she was retiring the entire line up after last wf though, so the YJA ones are probably your only options right now.
>>5404662
>>5404744
>>5404748
What's going on with her tits?
There is some absolute weird shit made of gold happening right now on twitter.
Welcome to Planet Tenpe
>>5404794
>>5404795
>>5404797
>>5404798
>>5404800
What the fuck
>>5404807
Busou Shinki:
The Tempe Awakens
>>5404806
This needs to be the permanent OP pic for these threads in the future.
>>5403738
I have a model kit of 1/60 Vic Viper, are you interested?
>>5404628
Not the same person but, glad I grabbed the screws then. Heavily debating buying that super used Fubuki and seeing if I can't fix her up. Feel bad that she's all roughed up and alone.
Does anyone have any experience with buying something labeled as having "dirt" from Mandy? Do they just mean roughed up, literal dirt? Any idea? Figured that might mean she needs some new paint but shouldn't be too hard.
>>5405171
My Mizuki Type 1 isn't "dirt" classified, but she has badly rusted screws, one on her right thigh so badly I can't remove it, and the plastic has been discolored by the rust as well.
Fortunately, since I was using my tax refund to buy her, I was able to purchase a skin color 2 Blank and I've been using it as her torso instead, so she's kinda become my default "sexy" Shinki (I swiped the spare panties from my Queen's Gate Alice to preserve her "modesty" LOL). I ended up enjoying the mod so much that I got a second matching blank for when I bought a Fubuki Type 1 (with wings!) so she could be similarly attired.
>>5405289
...which, wow, that picture doesn't really show any of the rust damage. I need a new camera.
>>5405307
Worst case scenario, assuming you can't get a proxy, wouldn't you be able to buy one of the cheaper girls like Xiphos and cannibalize her screws? Though you'd obviously feel bad ruining one girl to save another and it's far more expensive.
How do they even make the custom screws? Do you have to do a special order with a machine shop or something, or is that person selling them on YJA just a machinist that makes them from scratch? Or does them being a non-standard size make them just hard to find instead of the impossible like I think?
>>5405311
I assume it's the latter, they put pictures up of the screws and they fit and everything. They don't look as fancy as 12zigen's but, they look nice enough. They're also super cheap on YJA so I figured I'd just straight buy them and not have to cannibalize anyone.
Someone here not long ago looked into bulk ordering shinki screws and got far enough to get a factory quote, unfortunately the minimum was far past reasonable even for a group buy.
>>5405371
Yep it was me. Sadly only company that make a dentist equipment can make them and that would be REALLY pricey
>>5405036
I appreciate the offer but I'll probably have to pass.
>>5404814
>>5406132
>>5404794
I dont know what's going on but it's apparently weird enough for the moon people to notice.
Decided to go ahead and grab the Fubuki, fingers crossed that it won't be too much more than some clean up and replacing the screws but either way it should be fun to try and fix her up! Might do some before and after pictures if it's enough to warrant it.
>>5406720
Does she have rusty screws or you just want to replace them?
>>5406747
Said rusty screws and dirt, whatever that means. Like I think I said earlier, I just feel bad that she sounds beat up and given up so...Wanted to take her in and see what I can fix.
>>5406766
Cleaning rust is easy, just dip the screws in vinegar for five or six hours, shaking them every now and then and they'll be good as new.
>>5406766
I once saw a cheap shinki with dirt labelled, apparently it's along the line of box paint being chipped off or something. Here's the email I asked.
>>5406662
It's the other way around.
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm23859654
>>5406883
What i got to see was choppy, nigga needs to increase the speed to make it look more natural.
>>5404606
Nope, I bought from the BST so I have no idea where these came from.
>>5406720
Also I'm retarded, I just realized this whole time I've said Fubuki when I meant Mizuki.
>>5406978
I was about to post that those were very clearly replacement screws.
But then I checked my Werkstra and sure enough, she's got flatheads too. Weird. while I didn't unscrew anything to check, they certainly look to be about the same size as the others.
>>5407031
Did you get your Werkstra from the BST too? I saw the same guy selling other girls. Maybe he replaced all of their screws?
>>5407056
I did. Actually now that you mentioned it, I probably did get it from the same guy. Now we need a third werkstra/valona owner to chime in to check. Honestly, if they are replacements, they look sturdier than the philips head screws in my other girls, and now I want to ask him where he got them in case I need to replace anything later.
>>5406978
Yeah, those are definitely the flat screws from Takk12ZIGEN. Pretty chewed up to shit cause her previous owner didn't use the correct size screwdriver though.
But again, she made normal phillips head screws in black and white metal too.
>>5407072
I'm assuming they are replacements since I think he mentioned it when I bought her. But now I'm thinking when I finally splurge on Oorbellen, I want her to have them too. Shit.
>tfw there may have been a Howling update dubbed Garuda Howling planned
>>5407186
And she was supposed to have long hair.
>>5407199
Probably fired all the staff for low sales of the franchise or something.
Or internal politics. We got no answers other than an animator overhearing they wanted to reissue figures but couldn't die to "adult circumstances" which usually means politics and retardation.
>>5407209
Regardless, we know Konami is shit now and everyone in the upper ranks of that company deserve to die horrible deaths, it's just that shinkis were one of the earlier franchises they decided to screw over before their meltdown in 2015.
>>5407289
jesus christ how horrifying
Is it worth it to start buying shinkis at this time, or just wait for Koto reproductions?
>>5407407
Don't think it's known if they're going to do anything more than Arnval and Strarf. So if you want those two you're in luck. I guess you could wait and see but, I just started myself because while I'll probably grab those they're not my favourites. Can grab some pretty cheap if you just shop around, honestly.
>>5407422
It's not even sure if we'll see Arnval and Strarf til they get released either. I haven't seen any news for them in a long while.
Given Konami's track record, it's entirely possible they might have stepped in at the last minute of production for Arnval and cancelled the entire project just to be dicks to Apsy and the rest that used to be involved in Shinki. Would not be surprised at all.
http://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/fa-blog/fa-blog-63635/
Looks like the upcoming "Mecha Supply" MSG is going to be Shinki compatible, if 3.3mm is the same size as I remember shinki ports/pegs being.
>>5407513
metal gear is more profitable after all
>>5407513
We'd still get Machineca. A spiritual successor is a spiritual sucessor, afterall.
>>5399547
Time for a small flashback.
>>5407199
Part of the reason was they had serious factory sourcing difficulties.
>>5407615
Also Frame Arms Girls. (Still waiting on my Materia preorders)
>>5407615
Entirely true. The first Megami Device is somewhat based off of the Hunter Arnval Fumikane drew in one of the art books recently too.
>>5407670
Seeing as I'll be at WF, anyone want one of these?
They're prepainted and stuff, but they're like 10-20 bucks each from what I remember. Also you're probably going to have to adjust the holes on it.
>>5407670
I say somewhat because there is some resemblance in silhouette due to the drum canisters. Though it doesn't change that both are designed by the same person.
>>5407674
Actually, yeah I do. How do we make this happen?
>>5407699
I can probably get one at most, but it'll depend on how their rules are when time comes around.
I'll let you know when they post more news and information.
>>5407723
Awesome. One's all I need, anyway.
>>5407199
Think of what Konami's been doing lately, now apply it to 2011.
>>5407674
Awww. Man. I wish I had the money to waste on a baby razz to waste money on.
>>5405552
NOT for sale, it is a giveaway. Now I am mostly into Mini 4WD/Dangan Racer instead of classic model kits/Gunpla.
>>5407675
these look so good
>>5407422
I've been keeping an eye out for Fort Bragg Dusk. It ain't cheap, but if a repro is unlikely, then I could rationalize my way around getting it now
>>5407797
Dude, she is WAY worth it. She is ABSOLUTELY one of the best Shinkis ever. Her only real "flaw" per se, is the clunky headgear, which this WF piece addresses. If you get a chance, get her, she's SO worth it.
>>5408005
Get her, she's fun.
>>5408080
Though honestly the fact she's designed by Yanase Takayuki, the guy doing Frame Arms, might mean she's more likely to get a remake than most others.
>>5408005
She could be the perfect gf for my black series Stormtrooper Luke.
How do I stop myself from looking at all these cool things I can't afford on mandy and YJA. Or am I just a masochist?
>>5408196
I think everyone loves window shopping, I have fond childhood memories of going over catalogs with my sister and circling the stuff we wanted. I wouldn't consider it masochistic.
It's probably a good way of zeroing in on what you should buy. Make a list of stuff you like, then continuously narrow down that list, sleep on it a couple times, until you arrive at that one toy you want above the rest, and then buy it when you can afford it.
Feels much better to buy something after thinking about buying it for a long time. Makes me feel like it wasn't impulsive, that's the worst feeling.
>>5408196
Buy one of the cheaper, even if you think you wont like here you WILL like here, that's the power of the shinki.
>>5404794
What the shit.
I love it. What's the twitter?
>>5407619
Do keep up the good work, I enjoy your little comics.
Someone go bid on that 60 dollar Murm on eBay so I don't end up buying it, please.
>>5408701
Don't you love her enough to go into debt for her?
>>5408701
Ended up selling for a hundred bucks, thanks guys! So now I can hem and haw over that 60 dollar Hikaru for the next hour instead.
>>5409620
I swear the guy who sculpted that duo's faces has a fetish for lolis with autism.
>>5409644
Looks more like downs syndrome.
>>5408273
I ended up looking for them for years before I started getting my Shinki. RIP my cash reserves.
FA:G Materia Normal Version being released on Jan 25
>>5398015
Different butts.
>>5408587
Thank you! I've no intent of stopping anytime soon. I have a lot of material saved up, at least another 120 comics.
>>5410001
> 120 comics
Well shit. I might as well get comfy.
>>5410001
Do you have an archive somewhere I can download?
>>5398450
The PC connecting to the waist seems really soft though. Did you cement the leg parts?
>>5396822
Im a little confused. Is materia a kit like the previous frame arms girl? Or is Materia an actual figure that doesnt come with much?
>>5411186
It's still a plastic kit. It doesn't come with anything in addition to it, just herself.
>>5411186
Model kit. Pretty much the entire point of it is to be a base for customs and to steal the arms and legs for your other FAGs.
>>5410976
Pretty.
>>5409644
>>5409674
They are both kinda "special" cases in the Shinki department.
I mainly get my enjoyment out of the armor parts but Liberty is growing on me.
>>5411516
stop being so adorable. It makes my heart hurt
Forst kit ever and I think I'm doing good so far. Eh.
Any advice to make her more robot-like? Is the headgear-less hair kit still available? Would gundum hands fit on her?
>>5411675
*first kit
