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See first reply for links to images of upcoming releases and other helpful info!
Upcoming regular retail releases:
-Zaku II, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (May 20th)
-Gundam Kimaris (May 20th)
-Destiny Impulse (June 2016)
-Qubeley (June 2016)
-Gouf, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (July 2016)
-Zaku Warrior, Lunamaria Custom (July 2016)
-Guncannon, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (Aug. 2016)
-Aura Battler Sirbine (Aug. 2016)
-Force Impulse (Sept. 2016)
-Char's Z'Gok (Oct. 2016)
Current open Tamashii Web exclusive preorders:
►Order Deadline May 23rd
-Char's Rick Dom, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (Aug. 2016)
-Full Armor Mk-II Gundam (Aug. 2016)
►Order Deadline TBA
-RX-78-3 G-3, A.N.I.M.E. ver. (Sept. 2016)
-AB Leprechaun, Hyper Mode (Sept. 2016)
Other mecha toy discussion is also more than welcome!
>>5674310
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
Tamashii Features show this weekend (May 21-22)!
http://blog.livedoor.jp/tamashii_robot/2786049201616
http://tamashii.jp/akiba_sr/?p=2094
Looks like Char's Z'Gok is confirmed to not be the only new RD on display.
Hopefully it will be more than just the GM.
Some quickie comparison pics between the 1/144 Super HCM Pro Zaku II and the ANIME RD.
>>5665170
Sorry for the late response, anon! My Zaku is pretty tight overall, but I definitely know what you're talking about with the soft-click in the knee joint. I can feel two small bumps in the upper part of each knee's double-joint when moving it. Doesn't really affect the articulation though, I can move the knee without any real limitations, there's just that bump when I move the joint over them.
Always liked the sculpt of the Super HCM, but I never noticed how segmented it looked with the gaps in the skirt armor and the heavy panel lining. Much prefer the overall proportions of the RD, and the headsculpt in particular is a big improvement.
>>5666201
Good to hear the OZ army was saved, incomplete though it may be. And man, you and your symmetry, haha.
Please share some thoughts on the Alter Savages when you get the chance! Worth the $150 a pop? They look great, but I'm a bit hesitant at the price, especially because I couldn't resist getting both types.
>>5669852
Too lewd, anon!
>>5670025
That is ridiculously awesome of you; to gift one RD is human, but to gift three RDs is divine.
And for good measure, here's the Super HCM Pro RX-78 up against the RD.
Still a fan of the Super HCM's bulkier proportions, but dang, I never noticed how tiny the face was.
>>5673445
RiderProxy maybe?
>>5671933
I feel like we're just a step away from 0083 RDs, though! My hope is that once Bandai runs through the major 0079 designs, we'll start seeing ANIME versions of suits from the OVAs. Seeing the Z'Gok get an RD has me so dang optimistic for a Z'Gok E and a Hy-gogg!
>>5674421
I also own the SHCM Pro Gundam and Zaku.
I personally think the SHCM Pro is the best looking modern RX-78 and Zaku, while the RD anime is for source material accuracy.
>>5674371
How's the durability for the shcm pro compared to the anime? Secondly, turn the upper arm section completely backwards for full anime mode.
Thing is, I think bth look stellar, the only thing the left has that looks like absolute dogshit is the monoeye, I mean WOW. that's like 80s modelkit eye. They both seem great to me! Though it's kinda hard to fuck up a zaku. It's like the perfect robot.
>>5674426
I did not know the anime gundam had a QUALITY backpack, that is hilarious. >>5674424
also the forearms don't look as big as most pics make em out to be.
Now I just gotta hope nippon yassan can come through with an order for char's rick dom for me, and i can pick up the g-3 colors too. Shame we never see CA or ZEON colors much, though.
You wouldn't happen to know a good middleman would ya?
>>5674645
>so if I like the next two I might pick this up.
>if I like the next two
>If I
>if
>IF
/m/ would be frothing at the mouth if they heard this. Also, how you liking that shitty dub? Where Steve fucking Blum is Char for no reason, man, the tv dub was way better.
>>5674658
I'm watching it subbed, heard the dub was pretty shitty.
>>5674658
Not even trying to be contrarian, but /m/ as a whole has some pretty shit taste, it's about who made the anime, nothing else. Which means tomino could somehow put out objectively shitty work and still have 75% of /m/ defending it with 10% being neutral about it. And the 5% who actually dislike it are just trolls to the other 95%
>>5674686
Honestly /m/ is just garbage at this point. Impossible to have a Super Robot thread (notably Giant Robo and Getter, two of my favorites) without some samefag shitposter ruining it.
>>5674645
I recommend watching the original series too, it explains the show's setting/lore better.
>>5674681
oh no it's fucking terrrible, but whoever they had do the videogame dubs/tv dubs is phenominally picked. I just wish somebody would cut the movies with THOSE guys.
Also, if you wanna get the ANIME gundam there's a g-3 exclusive color version available for preorder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gECDbTEkqPE
This guy shows a pretty good amount of what it can do, and if it's anything like the zeke, it'll be phenominal.
>>5674686
>>5674689
eh i don't go there much, the gundam politics threads are interesting as hell to read, as well as the newtype discussions or the shitposting about buildfighters.
>>5674711
>definitely tempted to drop 40$ on that bad boy now.
Why not drop more on the superior version?
>>5674728
ah, the little perks of being colorblind
>>5674793
how do you know what the colors on it look like if you're colorblind?
how often will i hae to stalk mandy for a char rick dom?
>>5674325
So, new products for each brand.
I have hopes for a SIDE OG!
>>5674728
welp, just bit the bullet on this and char's rick dome. Now to wait 4 months for thier arrival.
>>5675199
I suspect that is referring to the aforementioned Patlabor and MSG releases for RD. I wouldn't get your hopes up for anything else. Especially if it isn't 80s real robot. The real question is what the new SRC Mazinger recolor will be. My money's on Boss Borot colors.
>>5674310
When are RD Z'gok POs going up? Or did I miss them?
Just watched the second movie tonight, gonna watch the third tomorrow. I felt like it was a little weaker than the first, but still decent. The parts with Kai and Miharu were really good.
[nospoilers]Matilda's husband deserved better though[nospoilers]
>>5676378
>When are RD Z'gok POs going up? Or did I miss them?
pre-orders haven't even gone up yet. We only just got info on it a few days ago along with a preview of a gm we haven't seen info on at all.
Just wait a bit and I'm sure it'll show up in thread.
Thrid movie is good. The onyl thing I can say bad about the movies is tha tthe pacing is a bit rushed.
>>5676378
We still don't even know if its an exclusive or regular release.
That said, if its a regular release, obviously the usual Bandai Day.
>>5676513
>The onyl thing I can say bad about the movies is tha tthe pacing is a bit rushed
You could say that again. I was completely stumped when Amuro left White Base. The first half of the movie felt pretty off aside from Ryu, who I felt was consistently good.
This needs to happen.
http://tamashii.jp/special/pickup/201610gizk/
YES!
I was hoping for a kurogane finish Great Mazinger.
>>5676872
>http://tamashii.jp/special/pickup/201610gizk/
Yes plz.
>>5676879
I have such a hard on right now.
>>5676965
>I have such a hard on right now.
You and me both. Seriously, I've been waiting for an RD Ingram since I first got into the line back in 2011. This is gonna be great.
>>5676879
I was hoping for a wire, but it doesn't seem to detach the crotch.
>>5676879
Is it exclusive?
>>5676872
SoC pls deliver
>>5674426
>that glaring china logo
yeesh, could have atleast put it on the sole of the foot
>>5674421
>>5674728
>no hammer, no lance, no corefighter
i smell an upcoming options set
>>5677603
>wanting the shittiest gimmick weapons
>even Tomino hated them
Come on anon.
>>5677712
I don't care what Tomino's likes
G-Fighter was awesome and I want an RD to happen
>>5676879
I guess I was wrong about it not coming with the car. I think I'll wait to see what else they release before I decide whether to get Unit 1. I have the old brave gokin version which is pretty hard to beat unless they get a bunch of affordable other labors out, especially considering this is likely to be 6000+ yen.
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1043875806&ref=flist
>>5678453
Other things they could include are:
-Baton (active)
-Shotgun (was used by Unit-1, but this is likely to come with Unit-2
-Alternate shielded visor (the Ingrams never used this in the show, but it does show up a bit in movies and ova's)
-Tow cable
Better post pictures of SCM Dom, whoever bought it.
>>5674946
You don't, that's the point.
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51979563.html
>>5678777
Probably an extended gun grabbing arm too.
Damn I hope that thing sells like crazy. I'm dying to own a full line up of good looking Labors. I can't wait to dump my Revoltechs.
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51979534.html
>>5676879
>original reveal is movie deco
>official announcement is TV deco
The only difference is the antennae tip right? What are the chances we're getting both parts?
Z Gok in October.
>>5679070
Simply beautiful.
It accurately captures the mass produced giant green cyclops as it was in the animation. while it looks less mechanical than previous model kit offerings, it does look a lot more lively/active as it was in the 2D anime.
>>5679116
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvtpixNSt6o
Reference for Zaku poses.
>>5679070
The only drawback is that this is the Zaku that existed in the continuity of 1979 First Gundam, not the wider expanded universe of OYW where Zaku have access to hand grenades and strum fausts as per games etc.
Perhaps ANIME Zaku II F2 in the future?
The ANIME Zaku II seems to be selling well if amiami is anything to go by; Its already sold out there. Being sold out on the first day, that hasn't happened to an RD in a long time there.
That's odd. I think Japanese people are army building it.
I am not sure if I should get a fourth one.
I will most likely get 5 GMs or 3 GMs plus 2 Balls setup.
>>5679230
I'm not surprised. I bought 6 Zakus myself for army building.
>>5674633
Durability edge is gonna go to the RD pretty easily, as the SHCMs lean a tiny bit more towards being models (as opposed to the full-on action figureness of the RD) but the SHCMs are not fragile by any means. SHCMs are very high quality figures with lots of gimmicks to them such as removable armor panels, the option to use a fully functional core fighter on the RX-78 torso, tons and tons of accessories, and they're fully painted AND have diecast in their feet!
I agree, they're still great looking figures! But man, I just love the clean lines and proportions of the RD.
In terms of middlemen, it pains me to say it but Nippon-Yasan is probably the most solid option currently. If you got in your Char Rick Dom preorder with 'em, you should be set!
>>5674556
I think my main issue with the SHCM Zaku is how high up the waist tubing is and the head sculpt. The way they handled the chest/waist area on the RD and the RD's head sculpt just totally do it for me, haha.
>>5676879
Ahhhhh! It looks fantastic!! And holy crap, we're seriously getting the command car with it!
>>5678453
Anon, I love ya, but I'm so glad you were wrong, haha.
>>5679070
>>5679072
Dang the Zaku is looking superb; I had forgotten they were going to include the commander's spike. Went to AmiAmi to see about grabbing one more, but they've sold out...
Kimaris is looking great too! I love how bulky it looks in contrast to the lithe Barbatos.
>>5679201
Seriously! Hopefully they get some more before I have to ship my May order, haha.
Is anyone else terrified by the wings on the Dunbine RDs? Have any of you broken one? It's really scary trying to snap them in and even when I do, they feel spookily tight and fragile. I'm really afraid that if one of these ever falls off the shelf, all those wings are gonna snap at once.
>>5679273
Also, the Drumlo is just as good as you guys said. Really enjoying it. Is Leprechaun also good? I've been on a real budget lately so I'm trying to minimize my purchases, but....the Dunbine designs are just so cool.
Gundam and Char's Zaku ANIME to be reissued for October.
Overstock much?
>>5679067
I've never heard of anone having greyscale colo09rblindness.
>>5679311
>http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51979563.html
if they're getting a re-issue this early it means they sold phenominaLLLY WELL. RD's never get reissues like this this quick.
>>5679245
>In terms of middlemen, it pains me to say it but Nippon-Yasan is probably the most solid option currently. If you got in your Char Rick Dom preorder with 'em, you should be set!
nope, had to order them and pay up front from a place called japan bandai toy hobby online . xom It's actually called Kurama shop, but they have that giant weird ass name as well for some reason.
This is something I've been thinking about for a while now: is anyone else sort of underwhelmed by RDs as a whole? The fact that most of them are largely unpainted, uncoated plastic and even boast visible sprue marks makes them feel like lazily prebuilt model kits--but at 4x the price of one. Now, I know some RDs do feel very "premium," but by and large my experiences with the line have been a bit underwhelming. They just don't have that impressive level of polish I see in say, SRCs, or post-2014 SHFs. Am I alone here? I haven't really seen anyone else complaining about this, so maybe I am, but...I just can't shake this slight feeling of disappointment at the presentation, even when the figure itself is very good.
>>5679378
All mass-produced toys have sprue marks. My MP star saber has 'em, my hot toys 1/4 boba fett probably has spruemarks on the bodypiece beneath.
It's just a nature of figures.
As for paint, I'm happy with minimal paints because fuck, paint transfer and natural wear and tear scare the shit out of me. I had three Berserk figmas that all eventually suffered from paint transfer on their weapons after holding them for a month.
>>5679273
>>5679281
Leprechaun is great. Probably the best AB release in terms of sheer quality and being able to hold a pose. It's big, too. Tallest of the ABs that I have.
I wouldn't worry about the wings. Yeah, a shelf dive might cost you a wing, but even then, chances are the wing would just twist out of the way as it hit. My Zwarth took a few tumbles before I tightened the joints, and all the wings are fine.
>>5679145
That's a feature, not a bug.
>>5679378
depends on the figure to be hnoest, I just wish they were all flat-coated.
For example, most exclusives satisfy me for the price, as did both tallgeese. Non gundamrds are usually well painted as well. Can't think of many that haven't satisfied me to be honest.
>>5679378
They're definitely not worth the price being asked these days. The only way to buy most of them is secondary market.
>>5679245
i demand more shots of anime gundamn
I just got the RD Vifam, and I'm confused with the extra hands. Why does it only have one right trigger hand, but has both a left and right handle grabbing arm? You can't hold the rifle with both hands, so what's the point?
>>5679378
>is anyone else sort of underwhelmed by RDs as a whole
Yes, but I don't mind the paint. What really ticks me off is 3 out of 5 of my RDs have either came out of the box incredibly floppy or gotten loose over time (Shining Gundam can't even stand on his feet anymore).
>>5679378
I kind of agree. Most of them look fine, but the asking price seems really high on a ton of them. I mostly get them if they're below 35, and even then if they're big or have a ton of accessories.
>Zaku is sold out
OF COURSE
THE ONE RD I DIDN'T PRE-ORDER SELLS OUT
It'll be re-issued, right?
>>5679626
instock at hlj
>>5679634
Oh, that works.
>low stock
Shit, hopefully it stays that way when Im able to order.
>>5679378
Totally agree on the prebuilt model kit. Been considering hitting some with a flat coat to just make them look a bit nicer. That said, they do have a more solid feel than any model kit gives, I love the models but I hate that hollow shake they all do when on a stand.
Just got a payment request from AmiAmi for the Zaku. This will be my first RD what should I expect?
So, who else is ready for tomorrow? Hoping for some cool stuff at the show.
>>5680128
I'm just praying Char's Z'gok isn't a web exclusive
If it is, hopefully we can at least get a normal one for standard release
>>5680140
>implying Bandai won't pull a RG and make the standard version the exclusive
Then again, it's Tamashii Nations. They could make both retail releases since they're both in the anime, unlike G3 and Char's Rick Dom.
>>5680140
It's a regular release, it's in the OP too.
>>5680061
It comes packaged with a chipmunk, but if you picked SAL shipping the chipmunk probably won't survive. Open the box outside. :(
Don't try to bend the knees. Notorious weak spot. Lots of breakage complaints.
>>5680223
God damnit, I was going to name it Alvin, RIP Alvin :(
>>5680223
You serious? I got no issues so far, I know that there is still suspension bend there. Luckily I have a spare Char's Zaku in case it does break.
>>5680448
He isn't serious.
Except about the chipmunk, that's deadly serious for the critter.
Hey Canadabros, RD Red Rick Dias is on sale for half off with free shipping,
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B013AMKKJ0/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
so, from some reviews of the bootleg RD kshatriya
Pros:
>tight joints
>price
>comes with everything from the original
cons
>large nubs
>lower quality plastic
>skirt armor isn't straight on most of them
>white marks of super glue
>some parts can become loose or outright snap off
>>5680706
FAIL
So are we expecting the same low quality for their MB 00 Seven Sword as well?
Luckily I got Moshow's Aile Strike Gundam. It is probably the best Gundam figure ever made in existence. It is the closest thing to Threezero quality minus the weathering.
>>5680834
>ThreeZero
What a weird, out-of-left-field comparison to make.
>>5680848
Just saying that it might be the most "advanced" Gundam completed toy.
>>5680834
>Moshow's Aile Strike Gundam
Holy shit this looks cool
>>5680881
>threezero
>for a "most advanced" comparison
Wouldn't be my go-to; I'd go for Sentinel.
talk to me about the wing zero RD
>>5681106
Japanese wise Bandai<Sentinel<Fewture
Hong Kong wise Threezero(mainly mecha)<Hot toys(no mecha)
>>5681418
Love it. Glad I can make the whole Minerva trio.
>>5681394
Blue and Olive Bozune pls
>>5681414
Oh my! They are sticking with the single plate design but splittable for toy sake. I hope Dodai Bomber does come.
Any SRC news, or just more Mazingers?
>>5681433
7200 yen before tax, wow the average RD is now even passing the recently reached 6000 yen mark.
Unless the Ingram is fully painted.
>>5681421
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/MS-07C-5_Gouf_Test_Prototype
The most obscure one yet. It is still a Gouf but prepared by Zimmad to test Dom features, much like what they did for the MS-006RD4.
Nice to see the return of Zaku Desert Type along with an MSV ace coloured Gouf.
>>5681424
They made the effort to make a whole MSV verse scene without any regular units.
>>5681406
Any info on that Gundam MKII girl?
>>5681406
>xeku zwei
DICK STATUS: MUH
but really I don't think I will go through the trouble of Ka signature RDs and it's probably a brick
>>5681438
Mass produced. That means I should get 3 Goufs. It would be good for them to release the MS-06G, which is another Dodai rider.
>>5681472
http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000104058/
>>5681472
She got announced the other day. SHes an exclusive for October
http://tamashii.jp/item/11395/
Confirmed for release:
Bozune(Marvel)
Ex-S Gundam (splitter colour)
GM
Dodai YS and Gouf Option Parts.
Katamari Gundam items.
>>5681427
I really hope this option set gets released. I'd even buy an extra Barbatos or two just two use them all.
>>5681424
Noticed that Zaku Desert Type has a commander alternate head.
Zaku Cannon also has a similar feature.
There aren't too too many MSVs unless they inclue M-MSV or MSV-R.
I guess it was too much to hope Bandai might show some interest in Fafner again.
The Ingrams are looking great, though.
>>5681418
I hope we get the Gouf Ignited
If not, I'll have to pick up the MSIA
>>5681438
Oh wow, I just noticed that its right arm is also a vulcan arm. I think it is trying to show the animation goof error dual vulcan model.
>>5681633
Okawara proportions. Okawara used the same style for his MSV lineart.
>>5681421
I would rather have Prototype or Tropical Test Type Dom, or even better Okawara ZZ Dowage.
>Knew it would be UC, SEED and IBO only
>Still disappointed
>>5681502
and yet no blue destiny, lol
at this point I believe bandai is just fucking with us
>>5681421
Dick Status:Diamonds
I've wanted a HG kit of this bastard for so long!!! I thought we would get it in the Origin MSD line but fuck!!! I'll take a Robot Nakadashii of it!!!!
Damn this line is MSIA reborn but better. And it's sticking to my favourite era of Gundam too.
YES!
Zaku Desert Type release confirmed. The red "release confirmed" card is beneath's its name plate.
So we have a Zaku MSV mould, and the MS-07C5 is for the Gouf, though it looks ugly. We should get one for the Dom too.
That Gouf is named Real Type colours on its name plate, and it is also coincidentally a desert colour scheme.
I remember in Gihren's Ambition the Zaku Desert Type replaced the Zaku IIJ and then replaced by the Gouf as the main ground type unit.
>>5681757
I would much rather mass produce the Gouf in real type colours and just leave the blue one as Ral's. Until the real type colour is confirmed, I am not army building the blue Gouf yet.
>>5681394
Omuhgods! Seriously?!
FuckYES!!!
>>5681406
man, only the ExS seems worthy and it will probably be over 20k yen
>>5681436
The latter.
>>5681394
pleasedon'tbeanexclusivepleasedon'tbeanexclusivepleasedon'tbeanexclusivepleasedon'tbeanexclusive
So, no side og and no og src. Sad anniversary...
So no spy pics of anything hidden this year???
Looks like we got to see everything that was hidden last year is coming except for the Big Zam. I like the Gouf option parts are coming with the Dodai. It would be cool to see other vehicles come with option parts for other suits.
AoZ RD's when?
I want more Hazel.
>>5682197
Its not even open to the public just yet
>>5682211
OHhhhhhhh, cool, maybe there'll be more gundam stuff. how long till touchdown cappn?
>>5681394
Ha! They recreated the old boxart. Awesome.
The joints look too light though. It should at least be a darker grey than the talons. I wonder how final that thing is?
>>5682278
At the very least, we haven't gotten any of the "no photo" stuff
So with the MSV stuff will we be seeing a full armor rx-78-2 soon? It seems likely they would get some more mileage out of the mold after the G3
>>5682293
>>5682193
Bandai just doesn't care about non sunrise robots I guess. SHMA is also on its last legs
>>5682311
That would be nice!!!! I was thinking we would get the RX-78-1 or Roll Out colors but FA would be fantastic too!!
>>5682311
Oh man yeah a full armor version with the new mold underneath and removable armor would be awesome
>>5681394
This one is probably my favorite new RD shown off so far. The Dunbine line has been great, so its nice to get another one down for completion.
>>5681414
I want white dingo colors
>>5681424
An here I was hoping they'd show the Gelgoog, Acquy or Gogg.
>>5676879
Oh my fuck.
All these years of waiting for good Patlabor toys that aren't the giant, insanely expensive Yamato figures finally rewarded. Is there a preorder date yet?
>>5682616
Its a regular release, so basic Bandai Day.
>>5681414
JIM!
>>5681401
Lol at that cotton smoke
>>5681401
They actually though of releasing the Phantom and a normal Labor instead of pairing them up with something that might actually sell? There go any chances of a Helldiver, Griffon, Broken, Zero, and the crab thing.
>>5681401
I only watched the first Patlabor OVA, the fuck is this thing?
>>5682881
It's an enemy Labor that the main cast has to take out, it essentially causes a mini emp to fuck things up. After it gets wrecked, the "villains" make another robot that focuses completely on combat, the Griffon.
>>5681440
holy shit thet are really going to make powered red frame?
>>5681433
>7200 yen
Shit, even with the car that is way too much, its not like the Ingram comes with a ton of accessories.
>>5682893
they're going to make an option set
sad as shit because I want to display both but I'd have to buy a second red frame
>>5682918
it would be pointless without the GIANT KATANA
>>5682801
Not selling hasn't stopped them from making SEED stuff. Brand management is clearly dedicated to only making Sunrise stuff and they're out of other ideas. I'd give nearly 100% odds that the next line will be Layzner.
They'll make Griffon anyway though, it's popular enough.
>>5682918
Are you sure? Because I have the Red Astray MB and I just can not figure out how to attack these large arms. To me it looks like a different Metal build like the Avalanche
>>5683093
Check the tag beneath it. Powered Option set.
Finally!!! Pics of this besides the African Front diorama.
>>5683176
The spiky shoulder with the flat sides looks weird. Like the computers running the toy factory were slowing down so they had to lower the polygon count.
Is it possible to buy Tamashii Web Exclusives direct from their site and ship them out of Japan? Or do we need to order from somewhere like Big in Japan?
>>5683293
You need a Japanese address to order directly from the Web Shop. You'll need a middle man. Nippon Yasan is pretty good as long as you order during the original order period, they jack prices way up after that.
>>5683176
Freaking bad ass, desert camoflauge zaku when?
what are some must-have RDs?
>>5683726
Barbatos and anything from the ANIME line are pretty cutting edge when it comes to style and engineering, would also recommend the full action unicorn gundam
I would like them to do the Xeku Zwei after the Ex-S Gundam. I think a couple of large scale Ka Signature per year would do instead of random releases of minor MS like Dijeh or Methuss Kai.
The price should be no more than 35k yen.
As far as Tamashii Nation products go, the price cap tends to be 35k yen to 50k yen for the 30cm SOCDX Mazingers plus cage. There was also that replica rocket model which cost even more.
Penelope Markings was 27k yen, so Ex-S should be similar while Xeku Zwei will be more.
http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51979735.html
>>5684029
makes me sad there never was a decent bastole after the vintage kit despite showing up in very important scenes
![weapon+set_rx-78-2_a[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/D4wuADY.jpg "weapon+set_rx-78-2_a[1].jpg")
>>5677712
>dissing the hammer
we both know it was off the fucking chain. don't lie
blue frame is... disappointing at best
guess they will release this vanilla version and then make the blue frame second expansion set with the giant sword?
>>5684498
Pretty obvious this was coming sooner or later with the MB Red Frame's release.
>>5683726
You'll get different answers depending on what everyone's favourite suits are but build-wise I'd say generally anything in the last 5 years is pretty solid. The only thing you need to worry about is scale.
As for my own personal favourites:
Arbalest Lamda Driver ver.
Dragonar 2 Custom
00 Seven Swords
Cherudim Saga
Unicorn/Banshee Full Action
Sinanju Animation Edition
Any of the Wing suits
RD alex, GP01, ground gundam, X, g-saviour, stargazer, beginning, build strike, build burning, and FA thunderbolt gundam when
>>5684084
>bastole
We might get a Bastole yet. I'm still kinda surprised the Vierres was an exclusive though. Seems like that would have been a good general release.
Also hoping we can get the green cannon fodder version of the Bozune without exclusive weirdness. Not holding my breath though.
>>5683726
AB Drumlo
AB Leprechaun
ANIME Dom
Those are the ones that I find the most accurate, most solid, most fun, most amazing, most satisfying. Your mileage may vary.
>>5684382
i have it on good authority that it is actually on the chain
>>5684498
Frankly, I am not very interested. Red Astray was a huge disappointment. Unlike previous builds, the Red Frame seems to be made of cheap plastic. Even Amatsu mina, the same base, is better painted and the black plastic parts have a metal coat.
>>5684677
Drumlo's great, but it loses points since the fire effect part was made exclusive to the Todd Drumlo.
I'm suddenly wondering what happened to that anon that bought like 8 Drumlo's... I wonder if he's selling a few.
The guy who designed the Blaze Raven's crotch is fucking retarded. It has almost 0 leg movement forward holy shit
This ANIME line for 0079 is breaking me down into getting these now. Just ordered 2 Gundams, Zaku and Chars Zaku and preordered the rest.
Has anyone panel lined these before? They look unfinished honestly but still good.
And do they come apart? I ask cause I am interested in customizing them. For example. I'll probably order 5 GMs, I want to make Jack the Halloween which needs the Gundam double saber backpack and decals. Also I could make that ESF Victory Celebration Gundam cash grab that Bandai Asia made but Bandai Japan wanted nothing to do with.
Do they take paint? I know I would prime and wash off residue. Want to make Shin Matsunagas Zaku with the white head and shoulder.
Thanks!! Hope I like these, they look fantastic.
>>5684918
I own four of each release, exclusive and normal. Love it to death.
>>5685083
I'd get more if I wasn't such a cheapskate. I haven't even gotten the Dom yet since I want them to go for at least 35 before I get 3.
Quick question since you guys might know; does Amazon Japan ship to the United States? How does it compare to Amiami, or any other online store?
>>5685134
they do not ship toys to United States.
Amazon and Amiami both starts with an "AM" that's about it for comparison
>>5685060
Like most toys and models, they look like shit with the panel lines highlighted, (Why the fuck do people do that?) but hey, if you dig that sort of thing, go for it.
http://toysdaily.com/discuz/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=249213&extra=page%3D2&page=1
>>5685306
Might not have looked so bad if grey was used, and maybe brown or orange for the yellow bits.
>>5685306
Hot damn, that guy can't pose for shit.
>>5685306
Panel lines look like shit when they're done in black or dark brown. But if somebody knows what they're doing and use darker shades of the same color it's being applied to along with a top coat finish they can look great.
>>5684918
>Drumlo's great, but it loses points since the fire effect part was made exclusive to the Todd Drumlo.
> ...loses points since the fire effect part was made exclusive...
> ...loses points ... the fire effect part ...
Use your goddamn imagination, you lazy fucker.
>>5685316
>>5685311
What's the point? It doesn't make it look like the animation and it doesn't make it look like a real machine. The grooves already provide more shadow than you would see in real life.
>>5685324
In direct lighting the seam grooves look like mere recesses rather than actual divided panels. One can obviously see that at the bottom of the groove it is identically colored to the rest of the body. The coloring of the grooves deepens the effect and breaks up the uniformity. It's not "accurate" but neither are seam grooves that aren't actual separate panels. So you're basically confused as to why one inaccurate thing is being done when it was inaccurate to begin with.
>>5685319
Someone's cranky.
>>5685332
>In direct lighting the seam grooves look like mere recesses rather than actual divided panels... It's not "accurate" but neither are seam grooves...
No shit.
>The grooves already provide more shadow than you would see in real life.
Do make a habit of restating things and then claiming that you are the smart one?
>>5685354
You asked what the point was, an answer was given, and your response is snark? You must be a hit at parties.
>>5685060
Please don't waste all that money to ruin them with panel lining, C'mon guy.
r8 my taste pls
>>5685496
I was going to buy that Geminass, guess i'll hunt elsewhere now.
>>5681429
>7200 yen
>first release only gets a pistol
>no baton
>no shotgun
>need to buy all 3 just to get basic accessories
This line gets more jew by the day.
>>5685496
0/10
>>5686316
thanks guy
>>5685496
>Shining gundam
You're alright
>>5681414
I will army build the fuck outta this like the Dagger guy.
>>5685496
>fanfic
>fanfic
>fanfic
0/10
you need some rx78-2
>>5687014
>Implying G Gundam wasn't fantastic
I want Tomino purists to leave
>>5685496
All shit but the shining gundam, I really gotta get one of those. Buy yourself a char zaku or the new g-3.
People were disappointed in the Master Gundam RD, right? What problems did it have?
>>5686309
Has that been confirmed? I haven't seen any loadout pics, just the one on the Tamashii site that has it in front of a building with the car.
>>5686309
The baton will probably come with unit 1. I'd be more worried by the seeming lack of a shield without the baton stored. The shotgun at least makes sense to get packed with unit 2.
Also, I just ordered a Crossbow Savage. Anyone else have anything to say about him? I've never seen pictures of the Crossbow version.
>>5687183
Just the display at the event and a teaser on the website. There's no solid indication one way or another of what it comes with.
>>5687261
The one in Arbalest colors with two huge ass hammers? It's as fun as any of the Savages. Impressively posable for what it is, simple and easy to work with, and oddly endearing in how expressive it is.
It can hold the hammers one handed easily, or two-handed, if that's your concern. It also includes the UMP-ish sub-machinegun and extra magazines. They use the standard hardpoint system that most of the FMP figures use, so you can put them on something else or over-equip your Savage with equipment from other units in the same series.
No huge surprises or super-amazing features to it, but also no real detracting features either. It's just a nice, simple figure and that's honestly the Savage's biggest strength.
>>5685496
Don't worry anon, I appreciate that Deathscythe Hell.
>>5685496
>Toonami memes
Expand your horizon asshole.
G Gundam is good, but Wing is shit. The only thing good about it is 1 or 2 suit designs and the music.
>>5687574
b-but i only bought deathscythe hell because it was super chuuni
do western gundam wing fans even know about geminass
Is it worth to get the ThreeA Metal Gear Rex or should I stick with a cheaper one?
Im between getting the little one or the big one if I found it.
But there seems to be cheaper options that are still as good as the ThreeA.
>>5687796
Too bad they won't reissue the regular sized one. I got The regular sized Metal Gear Ray for 40% off.
>>5687813
is that like $500 dollars?
Lucky you, I really want to get the full size one, Im willing to pay $750 or $800 if it brand new.
Too bad there is no way I could find it and to make it worse I live in south america so the shipping and taxes are going to be a pain in the ass
>>5687796
is this possibly the most realistic mech design
that would actually work?
>>5687907
No because it still has legs, shagohod or the land based ones from peace walker are more realistic.
So much good stuff! Thank you to anon(s) for posting up the reveals.
Finally got around to opening up the Metal Build Red Frame. My first MB, so I was really surprised that it was packaged this way, I thought it'd be oriented the other direction, heh.
Also, my Red Frame's box was wrapped in tissue paper, is that normal for MBs or was that just something HLJ did?
Ta-dah!
>>5685496
cowabunga/tubular!
>>5687183
I think the car is at least confirmed, because otherwise the image of it with the Ingram would have a note indicating that it's sold separately or whatever.
Just straight out of the box, I'm really struck by how solid everything feels! Joints are all super tight too.
>>5687177
I think the two main issues people have brought up is that first, aesthetically it doesn't quite match up with the Shining/God Gundam. Shining/God have a more stylized, dynamic sculpt, whereas Master has a sculpt that's more lineart oriented. Secondly, Master's joints tend to lean towards being a bit loose, similar to how Shining/God were (or so I've heard).
Those are just the complaints I recall from people posting in previous threads, so don't take them as personal experience by any means.
>>5687261
>>5687430
I've always been tempted to pick up the Crossbow Savage to complete the set, but man, that story arc in FMP Sigma bummed me out too much, haha.
Love how the armor plates on the leg slide around as you bend the leg, and the range of motion in the arms is excellent. Really impressed with this guy, I totally understand now why MBs sell out so quickly. The quality is really outstanding.
This is actually all I did with my Red Frame, as I don't have a good place to display him right now so I didn't want to plug everything in (didn't get around to checking out the flight pack either). Still, I've got my eye on Blue Frame!
>>5687012
That is such a rad shot, anon. Looking forward to your jim formation!
>>5688059
>I've always been tempted to pick up the Crossbow Savage to complete the set, but man, that story arc in FMP Sigma bummed me out too much, haha.
Not actually familiar with anything but the two animes that aren't Fumuffu, sadly, so I'm not even familiar with what the context behind the Arbalest version Savage is.
I just know it's fairly cheap, despite being the web exclusive one IIRC, and has two big ass hammers. What more could you want?
>>5688071
You could've at least put the V-fin on...
>>5688110
Could you not be a faggot?
>>5688143
Nope.
>>5688086
Ooh, I'm glad I didn't spoil anything then. The Crossbow Savage has a great showing though, there's some really cool scenes with it.
>>5688110
Haha I really should have, but since I was just going to put it back in its box I didn't want to plug any of the parts in on the off-chance it'd be difficult to pull back out (especially since you don't get a spare v-fin).
Is anyone here interested in an RD Botune? I'm thinking about selling my unopened one for $20 shipped in the US.
>>5688224
I've also got an unopened SRC GGG Key To Victory Set 1, which will be $15 shipped.
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