Gundam Models Discussion Thread [Archive] - Page 25

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-04, 08:22

You should also be aware that the Sword Pack is compatible with the HG Strike if you mod the pack slightly. Instructions for doing so are included though.

So they require a bit of modification to be compatible with the HG Strike? Fair enough. I can't wait for the MG Launcher/Sword Strike, so I'm willing to get all three Strikers in 1/144 just to compensate with it. ^_^;

lol, just finished separating the pieces of the PG Skygrasper from the runners and packed it in a box along the RX-78-2 OYW. Guess this puny plane will be the last thing I will have the motivation to work on -_-

How would you know which parts are which? :twitch: LOL!

duotiga

2008-03-04, 08:30

for the NG Sword pack into HG Strike, you need to replace the left shoulder with the sword pack if you see carefully....

LightningZERO

2008-03-04, 08:58

Can you spot the difference?

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/0803_08.jpg

The blue strips on the Exia are now red...

Weird, red? That's a weird choice of color...

And the red Action Base, just as planned :p

beamknight87

2008-03-04, 11:28

How would you know which parts are which? :twitch: LOL!

As I have done with the rest of the models, I separate the pieces in little plastic bags according to the parts they form (head, torso, waist, right lef, right arm, etc). It is quite easy to recognize them :D

Noppapana

2008-03-04, 12:04

to all unicorn owners:
kinda curious, did some of you paint the red clear partsor did you leave it as it is?
i saw in dengeki hobby, they used a different paintjob for it.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-04, 15:37

Can you spot the difference?

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/0803_08.jpg

The blue strips on the Exia are now red...

I was kinda hoping for the chest orb to be in a glowing green color... Oh well, you can always paint those green. Anyway, any word on how much its going to cost?

And the red Action Base, just as planned :p

LOL! If I remember correctly, you were the one who predicted this would come. :p

As I have done with the rest of the models, I separate the pieces in little plastic bags according to the parts they form (head, torso, waist, right lef, right arm, etc). It is quite easy to recognize them :D

Smart! =D It would've been chaotic if you just put the parts in a box. XD

GameraBaenre

2008-03-04, 15:46

This March at MMC we're having our "Federation vs. Zeon" model contest. You can enter mobile suits our other ships or vehicle from Gundam's "Universal Century" timeline - just about anything that is clearly associated with either the Earth Federation or the Principality of Zeon (including Titans, Neo Zeon, Londo Bell, etc.) As part of your entry you declare which side you're entering on - either Federation or Zeon.

The contest will be split into two stages: the first stage pits entries from Federation against entries from Zeon until one side is eliminated. In this way we will settle, once and for all, the question of which side is "better". The second stage picks out the contest winners from the entries that made it past the first stage (the "survivors").

Some of us at MMC want to encourage entrants to support our favorite sides in this contest: so we're offering bounties, model kits awarded at random to one of the "survivors", depending on which side wins.

If Zeon wins, I'm offering a MG Kampfer to a randomly-selected "survivor".
If the Federation wins, a MG Groundtype Gundam (RX-79G) is being offered.
Additionally, there will be a random drawing among all entries in the March contest for an Iwata airbrush.
More prizes may be announced as the event approaches.

So if you're interested in helping determine the outcome, want to buck for a prize, or just feel like entering a Gundam model contest, we encourage you to enter the contest during the month of March.
The contest is on, check it out here: http://www.mechamodelcomp.com/
Some cool prizes are going to be given away too....

Meehlimo

2008-03-04, 21:34

Can you spot the difference?

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/0803_08.jpg

The blue strips on the Exia are now red...

if u notice Nadleeh his head blue bans r read. maybe sum second mode the gundams have?

X207

2008-03-04, 21:37

Can you spot the difference?

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/0803_08.jpg

The blue strips on the Exia are now red...

wasnt that the MA that appeared in ep 21 to save tieria:confused: ?

LightningZERO

2008-03-04, 21:47

Yeap. GN Arms can combine with Gundams to become GN Armor. But there's only one for Exia now

chitgoks

2008-03-04, 22:04

wow.. painting the hairful virtue is a pain... or do they supply the hair as colored already? man.. virtue must look fat with its bulky armor in it

ReverseFate

2008-03-04, 22:14

I was kinda hoping for the chest orb to be in a glowing green color... Oh well, you can always paint those green. Anyway, any word on how much its going to cost?

It is 5,775 Yen, which is around 55 dollars.

X207

2008-03-04, 22:18

Yeap. GN Arms can combine with Gundams to become GN Armor. But there's only one for Exia now

ty, reminds me of the meteor system, i sure hope its retains manuevearbility when equipped. looks kinda bulky vs high mobility MS.

mangatron

2008-03-05, 08:28

So they require a bit of modification to be compatible with the HG Strike? Fair enough. I can't wait for the MG Launcher/Sword Strike, so I'm willing to get all three Strikers in 1/144 just to compensate with it. ^_^;

If you really can't wait, you can check out my blog here, http://animangatron.blogspot.com/2006/11/i-build-gundams-no-seriously-i-dowell.html and divulge in my 1/144 Strike packs in use. I went so crazy as to get two of the Sword packs, one for my Dagger and one for my Strike :heh: Just so you know, the only things you need to do with the FG 1/144 packs is just cut 2-3 little stubs sticking out of within the respective shoulder packs. Can use a kindergarten scissor for that lol.

Man, I miss my collection. Been two years already since I've seen it. What I'm worried about is my most prized possesion, the HG 1/144 Sword Calamity/Limited Edition Sword parts that I accidentaly made into another Astray variation (first Sword Calamity was red, for the life of me I painted it blue and then realized it was supposed to be red). One jump into mahq.net changed my life and I stuck with the blue :heh: You can see it in the picture.

By the way, to answer a potential question, yes, that big grey-red Zaku II is the Perfect Grade one, painted after my horiffic revelation of the pinky colors. I then had this crazy thought of doing a phase-down version in line with the GAT series.... :heh:

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-05, 09:19

It is 5,775 Yen, which is around 55 dollars.

Sounds reasonable. With a price like that, I sure hope it's well detailed. Thanks, by the way. =)

If you really can't wait, you can check out my blog here, http://animangatron.blogspot.com/2006/11/i-build-gundams-no-seriously-i-dowell.html and divulge in my 1/144 Strike packs in use. I went so crazy as to get two of the Sword packs, one for my Dagger and one for my Strike :heh: Just so you know, the only things you need to do with the FG 1/144 packs is just cut 2-3 little stubs sticking out of within the respective shoulder packs. Can use a kindergarten scissor for that lol.

Man, I miss my collection. Been two years already since I've seen it. What I'm worried about is my most prized possesion, the HG 1/144 Sword Calamity/Limited Edition Sword parts that I accidentaly made into another Astray variation (first Sword Calamity was red, for the life of me I painted it blue and then realized it was supposed to be red). One jump into mahq.net changed my life and I stuck with the blue :heh: You can see it in the picture.

By the way, to answer a potential question, yes, that big grey-red Zaku II is the Perfect Grade one, painted after my horiffic revelation of the pinky colors. I then had this crazy thought of doing a phase-down version in line with the GAT series.... :heh:

That's one superb collection, dude. I like what you did to your PG Zaku; very interesting color scheme. =) Are all your models painted? I can't really tell just by looking at those pics. I only paint mine partially(sections that aren't molded in their right color), with the addition of panel lining. :heh:

And one more question: About your Dendrobium and Nueu Ziel, are those the 1/550 that are sold separately, or the 1/400 that are packed together? Either way, they look amazing. I just gotta figure out which one to get. :heh:

Thanks!

duotiga

2008-03-05, 11:19

1/100Virtue/Nadleeh review (http://www.geocities.jp/hetare_d_max/gallery-1.100_GundamVirtue.html)

http://www.geocities.jp/hetare_d_max/galle...damNadleeh.html (http://www.geocities.jp/hetare_d_max/gallery-1.100_GundamNadleeh.html)

beamknight87

2008-03-05, 12:52

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-05, 15:53

sup, thinking that maybe the HG 1/100 Astray Red Frame will be a good buy since a katana wielding Gundam is pure win to me but it seems like it needs some paint job to achieve a decent look. Anyone knows if it is worth it?

The 1/100 is not a bad kit. Compared to the 1/144, it doesn't require a lot of painting. The katana, however, requires tremendous amount of painting. >_>

mangatron

2008-03-05, 21:35

That's one superb collection, dude. I like what you did to your PG Zaku; very interesting color scheme. =) Are all your models painted? I can't really tell just by looking at those pics. I only paint mine partially(sections that aren't molded in their right color), with the addition of panel lining. :heh:

Thanks, the only ones that were heavily painted were the ones that had special occasions for them, ie the Dendrobium (an entirely white kit lol), the PG Zaku (didn't like the pink), HG 1/144 Aegis (pink as well :frustrated: ) wait that emote is pink oh noe lol, HG 1/144 Sword Calamity (wanted to put the Sword kit to good MSV use), 1/100 Strike Freedom (bad contest choice I did lol), and the three druggies, Calamity, Raider and Forbidden (which all 3, oddly enough had mostly one color to their parts). The rest I did as you said, painted the sections that weren't molded in their respective color. What also makes my Sword Calamity special is that I didn't use Gundam markers, I used a mix of Enamel and water based paints. PG Zaku was spray painted with a graffiti style paint :heh:

And one more question: About your Dendrobium and Nueu Ziel, are those the 1/550 that are sold separately, or the 1/400 that are packed together? Either way, they look amazing. I just gotta figure out which one to get. :heh:

Thanks!

Yes, the Dendrobium and Neue Ziel are the HG Mechanics 1/550 models. I sure wished my 1/144 Dendrobium was in that pic, that kit mysteriously vanished in the mail shortly after posting my blog post, and that's one investment I may never see again :( of course, that all happened while I was not home, so here's hoping the management for my apartment have it in their office somewhere :)

I do like that both of those 1/550 models come with their own special display stand. I would've sued bandai if they hadn't included them :heh: :heh: :heh:

beamknight87

2008-03-05, 21:56

The 1/100 is not a bad kit. Compared to the 1/144, it doesn't require a lot of painting. The katana, however, requires tremendous amount of painting. >_>

I see, have looked a bit around the web, seems to be even much better than some old MG's lol. Frankly I don't mind doing the paintjob it requires. First I was thinking grabbing the Exia but I'm still hoping for the MG release soon and heck, the Astraea is coming out soon.
Guess the Red Astray grabbed my attention for its sword and capacity to do a wannabe Sanger pose lol :D Now I just hope the store in which I saw one still has it or I'm screwed >_< (I'm so blaming my sorry ass for not getting it when I had the chance)

MakubeX2

2008-03-06, 07:41

LoweGear

2008-03-06, 08:03

Leaked plans of 1/144 HG Nadleeh from Bandai :-

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8484/1204773189334dd7.jpg

Hmm....

Plutone's Weapons for 1/144 HG Nadleeh. Indication of a 1/144 HG Plutone in the works ?

That's certainly a surprise, guess that's one very good reason to buy this Nadleeh. Though if they make a Plutone I'll be getting that one first :D

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-06, 08:33

Thanks, the only ones that were heavily painted were the ones that had special occasions for them, ie the Dendrobium (an entirely white kit lol), the PG Zaku (didn't like the pink), HG 1/144 Aegis (pink as well :frustrated: ) wait that emote is pink oh noe lol, HG 1/144 Sword Calamity (wanted to put the Sword kit to good MSV use), 1/100 Strike Freedom (bad contest choice I did lol), and the three druggies, Calamity, Raider and Forbidden (which all 3, oddly enough had mostly one color to their parts). The rest I did as you said, painted the sections that weren't molded in their respective color. What also makes my Sword Calamity special is that I didn't use Gundam markers, I used a mix of Enamel and water based paints. PG Zaku was spray painted with a graffiti style paint :heh:

LOL, so the Dendrobuim is basically molded in white, huh? More painting for me then, as I plan to get this kit along with Nueu Ziel. XD I, too, don't use Gundam markers(or any other markers for that matter) when it comes to panel lining. I use a flat acrylic based paint heavily thinned with Windex. XD I think "wash method" is what they call it.

Yes, the Dendrobium and Neue Ziel are the HG Mechanics 1/550 models. I sure wished my 1/144 Dendrobium was in that pic, that kit mysteriously vanished in the mail shortly after posting my blog post, and that's one investment I may never see again :( of course, that all happened while I was not home, so here's hoping the management for my apartment have it in their office somewhere :)

Aww, man, someone stole your 1/144 Dendrobium? That's horrible! =( Hopefully, your apartment manager has it somewhere safe. That's a heavy loss considering its price. I'm trying to save up so I can buy this kit, but with all these new models coming out, I don't think I'll have the will to continue on saving. :heh: So for now, I guess I'll just get the 1/550 ones.

I see, have looked a bit around the web, seems to be even much better than some old MG's lol. Frankly I don't mind doing the paintjob it requires. First I was thinking grabbing the Exia but I'm still hoping for the MG release soon and heck, the Astraea is coming out soon.
Guess the Red Astray grabbed my attention for its sword and capacity to do a wannabe Sanger pose lol :D Now I just hope the store in which I saw one still has it or I'm screwed >_< (I'm so blaming my sorry ass for not getting it when I had the chance)

Go for it! =D Get your sorry ass outta the couch and get that kit ASAP! XD LOL! As for the Exia, I'll say wait for the MG. I'm pretty sure Bandai's working on it. =)

Leaked plans of 1/144 HG Nadleeh from Bandai :-

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/8484/1204773189334dd7.jpg

Hmm....

Plutone's Weapons for 1/144 HG Nadleeh. Indication of a 1/144 HG Plutone in the works ?

Looking at the picture, are those headers pointing at the hair or the GN Drive? If it's pointing at the hair, does it say what its made of? Very interesting indeed; with Plutone's weapons included, you can't go wrong with this kit. Can't wait. :)

LoweGear

2008-03-06, 08:53

Looking at the picture, are those headers pointing at the hair or the GN Drive? If it's pointing at the hair, does it say what its made of? Very interesting indeed; with Plutone's weapons included, you can't go wrong with this kit. Can't wait. :)

I think they're pointing at the hairs :heh:

On second look though after browsing through some Plutone images... they're not actually Plutone's weapons at all, but weapons that just look similar. They're completely new for this Nadleeh though...

Here's a Plutone image showing off its weapons, as you can see they're not the same (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/EpS_01/DHM%20Mar%202008/File%204%20Gundam%20Plutone/Plutone_008.jpg)

MakubeX2

2008-03-06, 08:58

Looking at the picture, are those headers pointing at the hair or the GN Drive? If it's pointing at the hair, does it say what its made of? Very interesting indeed; with Plutone's weapons included, you can't go wrong with this kit. Can't wait. :)

It says the hair will be made of more flexible material, namely PTE, which will allow it to fuction more like a coat and thus the turning of the head will not be burden by the hair.

The addtion of the weapons is a nice gimmick. But I will be grateful if Sunrise will show them in action before the planned destruction of Nadleeh.

LightningZERO

2008-03-06, 11:12

I think these weapons will show up in the series soon, I'm just surprised that Nadleeh has new weapons instead of using Virtue's Beam Cannon.

duotiga

2008-03-06, 11:20

wow a surprise.....

EXEs

2008-03-06, 11:25

For those interested, there is a Plutone kit, but no news on released on anything. Pics below
http://aycu28.webshots.com/image/41027/2001926532261652953_rs.jpg
http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/41471/2000387677165499911_rs.jpg
http://aycu07.webshots.com/image/44526/2005089189485497034_rs.jpg

Spitfire

2008-03-06, 11:31

Terra

2008-03-06, 12:14

It says the hair will be made of more flexible material, namely PTE, which will allow it to fuction more like a coat and thus the turning of the head will not be burden by the hair.

The addtion of the weapons is a nice gimmick. But I will be grateful if Sunrise will show them in action before the planned destruction of Nadleeh.

Keep the rumour crap in the rumour topic. That was the whole point of it.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-06, 12:21

I think they're pointing at the hairs :heh:

On second look though after browsing through some Plutone images... they're not actually Plutone's weapons at all, but weapons that just look similar. They're completely new for this Nadleeh though...

Here's a Plutone image showing off its weapons, as you can see they're not the same (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/EpS_01/DHM%20Mar%202008/File%204%20Gundam%20Plutone/Plutone_008.jpg)

I see. The shield, however, looks pretty much the same, just different color.

It says the hair will be made of more flexible material, namely PTE, which will allow it to fuction more like a coat and thus the turning of the head will not be burden by the hair.

That's good to hear. If it is going to be as flexible as what they say, there won't be a need for a hair modification then. :heh:

I will be grateful if Sunrise will show them in action before the planned destruction of Nadleeh.

I sure hope so, too. They are releasing the GN-Arms in accordance to its debut on the show. Hopefully, they can do same to Nadleeh.

JackRydden224

2008-03-07, 06:30

Hey guys, I'm looking to get back in to building models so I need to get my tools and all of that again. What are some reputable shops online these days besides rainbow ten and hlj?

thanks

beamknight87

2008-03-07, 21:32

thankfully my trip to Richmond paid off. Got that 1/100 Astray Red Frame. Still have not separated the parts into plastic bags and crammed them into a box lol. The sword looks just great ^^. Also picked up a sheet of SEED decals, maybe I'll place some of the ORB and OMNI ones on this model just to give it a little more detail.

LoweGear

2008-03-07, 22:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2312991059_97b5744fb6_o.jpg

Okadashi

2008-03-07, 22:22

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2312991059_97b5744fb6_o.jpg

That is nice. What's your source?

LoweGear

2008-03-07, 22:24

That is nice. What's your source?

Here

Toysdaily (http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-55830-1-2.html)

They also have other pics for the MG Launcher/Sword Strike and the MG Gelgoog MP.

LightningZERO

2008-03-08, 00:11

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2312991059_97b5744fb6_o.jpg

Too bad it doesn't look as nice in the model form

dodgethis_sg

2008-03-08, 02:59

Fanboyism blinds a person when it comes to looks.

ALL HAIL RIE KUGIMIYA.

duotiga

2008-03-08, 03:04

i am just looking forward to 1/100 Astrea....

MakubeX2

2008-03-08, 05:10

After Ep 22, who wants a recoloured Throne Zwei Ali Custom ?

LightningZERO

2008-03-08, 05:10

Isn't it still the same? Ali customizes it?

But I really want a full red Exia. Too bad we're not getting it in the GN-Arms set

MakubeX2

2008-03-08, 05:12

Now after seeing the Trans-Am Exia in episode 22, I wonder why we don't get a full red color Exia in the GN Arms...

It's explained that the GN-ARMS act as a giant TD Blanket for the Trans-Am Exia to protect the pilot.

Of course, with the price of anything oil related (paint included) rising, it's another part of cost saving measure for Bandai.

Isn't it still the same? Ali customizes it?

Please. Looking at how he is, he will spend an episode repainting the Zwei in his colours. Too good a chance to miss for Bandai to re-release another version of the Zwei.

Rey Za Burrel

2008-03-08, 05:12

Exia Rouge in my opinion , its color reminds me of Strike Rouge b-(

LightningZERO

2008-03-08, 05:13

So maybe we will get a real (means full red) Trans-Am Exia release in the future?

duotiga

2008-03-08, 05:19

might be for Trans-am "rouge" exia & a recoloured Zwei, Astrea (F)

dodgethis_sg

2008-03-08, 05:28

So Exia's three times faster now?

Or should it be black with LEDs to better suit it's new mode?

duckroll

2008-03-08, 07:45

Please. Looking at how he is, he will spend an episode repainting the Zwei in his colours. Too good a chance to miss for Bandai to re-release another version of the Zwei.

Except it looks exactly the same in the preview. And that's the last we'll ever see of the Zwei. :P

Eleutheria

2008-03-08, 10:03

No. They will release a Ali-colors Zwei that is exactly the same except for a golden face scar.

LightningZERO

2008-03-08, 10:20

It will have a missing left skirt armor

Anyway I will get Throne Zwei now just to have a Exia VS Throne scene :D

duckroll

2008-03-08, 11:29

It will have a missing left skirt armor

Anyway I will get Throne Zwei now just to have a Exia VS Throne scene :D

He seems to have gotten a replacement for that. Same with the right beam saber he lost. I guess there's some magic GN armory somewhere that everyone is using now. :D

RedWing

2008-03-08, 13:58

Hopefully this will increase the chance for a MG or 1/100 Zwei.

MeesesGlokmah

2008-03-08, 18:34

Does anyone know if $18 is too much for a 1/144 Kyrios?

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-08, 20:07

Does anyone know if $18 is too much for a 1/144 Kyrios?

That's not a bad price. Of course, you can find a cheaper price than that; GSaM, for example, has it for $16.99, but it depends on the shipping whether you can save a little on the prices.

ashlay

2008-03-08, 20:29

Does anyone know if $18 is too much for a 1/144 Kyrios?
I dunno, I got one for $10.

then again I didn't have to worry about shipping costs...um, yeah, $15 to $20-ish is probably reasonable.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-08, 21:23

I dunno, I got one for $10.

then again I didn't have to worry about shipping costs...um, yeah, $15 to $20-ish is probably reasonable.

Wow, that's cheap. Where did you get yours? Since shipping was unnecessary like you said, I'm guessing you got it from a store? I got my first one from HLJ, and it was about $15. My second one, which I got from GSaM was about $17.

MakubeX2

2008-03-08, 21:44

To be precise, are you guys talking about the HG 1/144 Kyrios or the FG 1/144 Kyrios ?

Can't imagine the HG 1/144 going for anything below US$15.

MeesesGlokmah

2008-03-08, 21:45

I dunno, I got one for $10.

then again I didn't have to worry about shipping costs...um, yeah, $15 to $20-ish is probably reasonable.

Wow, that's cheap! The $18 I was talking about was from my local hobby store, so no shipping costs. How did you get yours so cheap?

To be precise, are you guys talking about the HG 1/144 Kyrios or the FG 1/144 Kyrios ?

Can't imagine the HG 1/144 going for anything below US$15.

Yeah, I was talking about the HG one.

freedom11

2008-03-08, 22:46

in SG or USD?

I just got a Throne Eins and it's gone from episode 22...so fast...probably the same will happen to Zwei when it's released next month....

MeesesGlokmah

2008-03-08, 22:52

U.S. Dollars

beamknight87

2008-03-08, 23:03

just got the info from the latest episode. LOL with the Thrones.

Also, guess I'm not the only one who smells the special edition red h4x Exia releases -_-.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-08, 23:55

Also, guess I'm not the only one who smells the special edition red h4x Exia releases -_-.

Knowing Bandai's "smart" marketing strategy, it's highly possible. That'll be my fourth Exia should they release it... Fifth, actually, if I get my hands on a GN-Arms. Damn you, Bandai! Must you drain my wallet of its humble contents!? XD

LightningZERO

2008-03-09, 03:50

I really want one red Trans-Am Exia.

And that also increases the chance of a MG Exia since it can be reused :D

Terra

2008-03-09, 04:40

That's what I was thinking. They'd get their uses out of an MG Exia with all these additions they keep doing. And since Transam is something all the original Gundams should be capable of, they've got more uses out of the others as well. Maybe an MG Kyrios might not be such a dream (I can hope).

Also it's a way round the new suit problem for the original suits. Since the GN Drives are limited, so are the new suit options. You'd have to rip the GN Drive out of one to make another so by having stuff like Transam you have new model options :P

Sciel

2008-03-09, 05:02

I reckon we'll see a MG Exia with Trans AM mode . They'll probably do something similiar to Unicorn Gundam .

Terra

2008-03-09, 05:13

I doubt they'd do that since Unicorn is a tranformation, but to convert Exia over to Transam mode would require replacing parts. Some of which would be built into the frame and would have to be taken apart to change.

philmein

2008-03-09, 05:18

Man, forget the Tran-Am mode, just gimme an MG Exia RIGHT NOW!
Meh, we all know it'll take 2 years or so before it'll be released.

Astrana

2008-03-09, 05:25

I am hating bandai now. seens like they are trying to juice out as much money as they can from 00.

overflag, Graham custom with a different rifle

trinity team is screwed that means new series or team of gundam may come out

GN arms are compatible with other gundams in the series, but seems like it wont for the HGs. since GN arms came with a special exia

ppl are predicting trans-am exia

What else will they do !!!

PS: with this kind of product progress, the MG Exia will probably come out really soon

dodgethis_sg

2008-03-09, 05:35

I am hating bandai now. seens like they are trying to juice out as much money as they can from 00.

:twitch: It took you this long to realise this fact about Bandai's Gundam business model?

Astrana

2008-03-09, 05:39

:twitch: It took you this long to realise this fact about Bandai?

they were ok with seed. bit annoying with stargazer and astray. 00 is really bad now...:eyespin:

LightningZERO

2008-03-09, 06:36

duotiga

2008-03-09, 06:53

not to mention the mass variant of Zaku II which is a overdue as of now.....

LoweGear

2008-03-09, 07:39

they were ok with seed. bit annoying with stargazer and astray. 00 is really bad now...:eyespin:

Just like Bandai's been doing every since they introduced Gunpla, it's nothing new you know :heh:

Astrana

2008-03-09, 07:44

You're forgetting Overflag with no wings but one GN Drive behind it :p

I think the HG GN Arms will fit the other HG Gundams though

Didn't they say GN Arms came with a special Exia to fit in?

I guess I will go back to making classic MGs hehehe, thinking about getting a GP-03

anyway, didn't Bandai discontinued GP-03 for a while? I remember when I was in China in 07 i couldn't find any GP-03. The ones on Taobao (Chinese ebay) cost couple hundred USD

LoweGear

2008-03-09, 08:20

Didn't they say GN Arms came with a special Exia to fit in?

The Exia on the HG GN Arms will have the Trans Am red veins, though asides from that it'll be the standard color Exia.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-09, 08:44

You're forgetting Overflag with no wings but one GN Drive behind it :p

I'd rather wait for this one instead of the Overflag. Honestly, those pesky wings are annoying as crap; they get in the way when I try to make cool poses. =/

not to mention the mass variant of Zaku II which is a overdue as of now.....

They're just getting started. We've yet to see version 2.0 of a Shin Matsunaga custom, as well as a Johnny Ridden custom. And if I'm not mistaken, they'll probably release uglier variations of the Zaku, like the Zaku Cannon and whatnot. :confused:

The Exia on the HG GN Arms will have the Trans Am red veins, though asides from that it'll be the standard color Exia.

It was also mentioned that this Exia will have a "gattai configuration," which could be a unique feature necessary for docking the GN-Arms.

Terra

2008-03-09, 09:15

It's not like they'd finished installing the GN Drive onto the Flag. The wings might be going back on yet.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-09, 10:28

It's not like they'd finished installing the GN Drive onto the Flag. The wings might be going back on yet.

Isn't the GN Drive responsible for the mobile suits' atmospheric flight? If so, I don't see why they need to put the Flag's wings back.

SoranGTR

2008-03-09, 10:29

they were ok with seed. bit annoying with stargazer and astray. 00 is really bad now...:eyespin:

Stargazer = 45 min Gunpla whore-a-thon...:D:D:D

Terra

2008-03-09, 10:34

Isn't the GN Drive responsible for the mobile suits' atmospheric flight? If so, I don't see why they need to put the Flag's wings back.

Doesn't mean that the Flag would go well without it's wings on. It'd be a totally different suit without it's wings since it completely changes the shape of the suit. It'd make more sense to put them back on if only to maintain the Flag's shape so that the suit's balance isn't changed. Better to put it back how it was as much as possible so that Graham has less adjustments to make to how it flies.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-09, 12:57

Doesn't mean that the Flag would go well without it's wings on. It'd be a totally different suit without it's wings since it completely changes the shape of the suit. It'd make more sense to put them back on if only to maintain the Flag's shape so that the suit's balance isn't changed. Better to put it back how it was as much as possible so that Graham has less adjustments to make to how it flies.

I see; that does make sense. Seeing how the Flag's aerodynamic relies heavily on its wings, it would indeed be a bad idea to remove its wings in favor of the GN Drive. And now, I wonder how the Flag will handle its transformation now that a bulky GN Drive is installed on its back?

ashlay

2008-03-09, 14:16

Wow, that's cheap. Where did you get yours? Since shipping was unnecessary like you said, I'm guessing you got it from a store? I got my first one from HLJ, and it was about $15. My second one, which I got from GSaM was about $17.

Wow, that's cheap! The $18 I was talking about was from my local hobby store, so no shipping costs. How did you get yours so cheap?
I got it in, uh...Akihabara...yeah... >_>

I see; that does make sense. Seeing how the Flag's aerodynamic relies heavily on its wings, it would indeed be a bad idea to remove its wings in favor of the GN Drive. And now, I wonder how the Flag will handle its transformation now that a bulky GN Drive is installed on its back?
Who needs to fly when you can float? :rolleyes:

I'd be sad to see the wings go, but the flag's upper torso doesn't really switch directions when it transforsm, so it doesn't really make a difference what kind of engine you slap on it's back.

MeesesGlokmah

2008-03-09, 15:45

So is $18 US dollars too much for HG 1/144 Kyrios, or not? I never got a clear answer, probably because I didn't give a clear description before.

Astrana

2008-03-09, 16:07

So is $18 US dollars too much for HG 1/144 Kyrios, or not? I never got a clear answer, probably because I didn't give a clear description before.

it's a fair price, exia and dynames were around 14, kyrios and virtue are bit more expensive, 18 is good

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-09, 16:09

So is $18 US dollars too much for HG 1/144 Kyrios, or not? I never got a clear answer, probably because I didn't give a clear description before.

I'm sorry; I got carried away a little... :heh: Anyway, yeah, coming from a local hobby store, $18 is a reasonable price. So go for it! ;)

beamknight87

2008-03-09, 21:09

finished separating the Astray Red Frame pieces and crammed them into a box. For now that's it, no moar gunpla for a while, guess that now I only need to decide on which of the 10 models I have bought so far I will start lol
Need to buy the SSB Brawl ^^

JediNight

2008-03-09, 22:09

I'm not getting that bad of a model whoring vibe from Bandai in 00 ... yet. Seed Destiny I think was about the worst I've ever seen model whoring, honestly.

At least within the construct of the story, it makes SENSE why there is the Overflag and Graham wanting to outfit a GN drive to one, etc. And besides that each power bloc only has the single MS model it seems, unlike previous series where they had lots of variants.

Now assuming they are probably going to release kits based on the Gundams from the 00P/00F mangas, then that is model whoring ;D

Astrana

2008-03-09, 22:25

cleaning my room today and discovered all the HG box already stack up about 3 feet. Saw the pre-order of Drei and Nadleeh on HLJ not as hyped as before, I guess episode 22 just ruined the 00 vibe for me bah...:heh:

JediKnight

Seed was kind bad too. Strike, Allie Strike, Sowrd Strike, Launcher Strike... but at least aegis, duel... have different structures. but all 4 CB gundam has similar structures, same with Throne, not to mention about flags and tierens. I built most of the HGs but feels like only built 4 so far...

JediNight

2008-03-09, 22:40

*shrug* They can offer all the models they want, doesn't mean you have to buy them :)

Wait until the show ends and only pick the ones you like most?

Astrana

2008-03-10, 00:46

more pictures of Drei at

http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112523693

looks better

LoweGear

2008-03-10, 00:50

New Model Images

From Hobbyist Inc.:
HG GN Arms + Gundam Exia (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531223)
HG Overflag (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112523785)
HG Gundam Astray Green Frame (Trojan Noiret custom) (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531513)
HG Arms Astray PMC Custom (Leons Graves custom) (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531520) - Name changed from "Civilian Astray DSSD Custom (Leons Graves custom)"
HG Gundam Throne Drei (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112523693)

duotiga

2008-03-10, 07:30

New Model Images

MG Launcher/Sword Strike Gundam (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112538017)
MG Zaku Minelayer (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531193)
MG Zaku II F Type Ver. 2.0 (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531445)
BB Senshi Strike Freedom Gundam Vs. Destiny Gundam (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112538031)
SD Gundam G Generation Char's Counterattack set (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112538024)

more from gunota

MeesesGlokmah

2008-03-10, 08:17

it's a fair price, exia and dynames were around 14, kyrios and virtue are bit more expensive, 18 is good

I'm sorry; I got carried away a little... :heh: Anyway, yeah, coming from a local hobby store, $18 is a reasonable price. So go for it! ;)

Thanks guys. That's all I needed. I'll get it, along with Dynames, the next time I go there.

philmein

2008-03-10, 10:42

MG Launcher/Sword Strike Gundam (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112538017)
MG Zaku Minelayer (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531193)
MG Zaku II F Type Ver. 2.0 (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112531445)
BB Senshi Strike Freedom Gundam Vs. Destiny Gundam (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112538031)
SD Gundam G Generation Char's Counterattack set (http://shop.hobbyist-inc.com/online/detail_view.php?scode=4543112538024)

more from gunota

It's a real shame that all those MG models are nothing more than "milked" models.
*sniffles*

duotiga

2008-03-10, 11:00

nw is the period of hg kits.....

Terra

2008-03-10, 16:21

It's a real shame that all those MG models are nothing more than "milked" models.
*sniffles*

It'd definately be better if they alternated between the endless alternate versions of MG's already out and new ones. At the minute it's endless alternate versions. I'm out of models to buy. Once the last 3 arrive I have nothing to do once they're built :(

trowa babeliii

2008-03-10, 20:47

some work in progress of mine....

http://babeliii.multiply.com/photos/album/64/gundam_dynames

comments are welcome!

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-10, 21:37

It's a real shame that all those MG models are nothing more than "milked" models.
*sniffles*

It's not like they're not working on some new ones; I'm pretty sure there are plenty of teams within Bandai that are working concurrently to produce new and "milked" kits at the same time. As far as progress go, it's probably real slow when it comes to newer kits. So give 'em a little time, and enjoy these variations while we wait on the new ones.

Mister Mister

2008-03-11, 05:45

what I wish they'd do is make a 2.0 version of the RGM-79 GM. the GM series gets no love at all and I can only find old models.

LightningZERO

2008-03-11, 05:45

http://www.bandai-hobby.net/
You can see the GN ARMS boxart in the front page

The GN-Arms is called Type E, maybe there's other type. And the Exia is called Trans Mode...

Spitfire

2008-03-11, 06:42

http://www.bandai-hobby.net/
You can see the GN ARMS boxart in the front page

The GN-Arms is called Type E, maybe there's other type. And the Exia is called Trans Mode...

An interesting thing with that boxart..you can see Nadleeh to the side with the new shield and rifle.

duotiga

2008-03-11, 06:47

funny i cant see the boxart.......

Pride

2008-03-11, 08:11

http://www.bandai-hobby.net/
You can see the GN ARMS boxart in the front page

The GN-Arms is called Type E, maybe there's other type. And the Exia is called Trans Mode...

Can't see it. Link to image please.

EXEs

2008-03-11, 08:16

Here be my Exia and Dynames. Warning, long post. (Shit quality, phone camera)
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00001.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00003.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00009.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00010.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00011.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00022.jpg

I first built the Exia, then I decided it looks quite bland, so I decided to customise it. All the red parts have been sprayed black, save the chin. Also, two of the GN sabres, the 2 GN blades, and the blade and handgun of the GN shield/gun have been sprayed black. The previously mentioned blade has been left without top coat, so it looks shiny. The GN drive, from the front has been sprayed black, because the previously present green sticker and clear plastic looked amateurish. The GN drive at the back has some silver specks (done with a quick spray with silver) to give the impression GN particles are being emitted :). Posing is limited because one of the leg joints fall apart whenever I move it :(. Oh yeah, I lost the side torso plates ( I wasn't even aware till I looked at some pretty Exia model pics, bah I'm ignorant)

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00002.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00014.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00015.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00017.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00018.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/EXEFiresoul/DSC00019.jpg

Dynames was fun to build :D. Not much customisation yet, due to IB. Green parts sprayed with British Green, whole model top coated. GN drive from the front, like Exia, has been sprayed black instead of a shiny green sticker (eww). If you can see, the pistol holsters are black with silver. I accidentally made that when the silver ran out when I was spraying them, so I covered them with black (I love 'em, btw). Posing is great, as you can see. Btw, some dude mentioned back several pages the GN sabres fall out of the ass vent slots. Mine fit fine.

These two are the first kits that I've built in a long time (I built a 2 others before, just snipped and snapped together, I threw them away), and I think I did a fine job. Now for Kyrios and Virtue/Nadleeh :)

Pride

2008-03-11, 08:30

Saw the boxart, type-E probably represents type-Exia or something.

LightningZERO

2008-03-11, 10:03

Exia without the red is actually quite cool :D

Oh, anyone has the GFF Zeta Gundam? Wondering what's it quality, its transformation system and whether I should try playing with this figure or just decide a pose and leave it as if?

Busterbeam

2008-03-11, 11:18

im more partial to the astraea then the exia to be honest.

dont know about GFF's. tend to stay away from those. a lot of them do look really cool tho.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-11, 11:24

what I wish they'd do is make a 2.0 version of the RGM-79 GM. the GM series gets no love at all and I can only find old models.

That makes two of us. But don't worry, once the RX-78 ver 2.0 comes out, I'm pretty sure a GM 2.0 will come rolling next; they share the same structure, after all. =)

The GN Arms' box art looks great. I can see Nadleeh on the background. =O

Sir Dearka

2008-03-11, 12:38

Talking about GMs, the next MS I gonna buy is the Fix Figuration of the famous Sniper Custom. One of the Federation aces scored most kills during the One Year War in this baby. That's one helluva reason to buy it beside the fact that I love green long-range Mobile Suits :D

MakubeX2

2008-03-11, 15:30

Confirmed for release :-

ＨＧナドレにはシールドとライフルっぽい物がついてくる。

HG Nadleeh will comes with a shield and rifle.

ＧＮアームズはデュナメス用の２号機が登場。本体のデザインは一緒だが、両手の武装がキャノンとランチャーっぽい物に変更されている

HG GN-ARMS + Dynames with a Cannon + Launcher.

Rumour :-

1/100　ｱｳﾞｧﾗﾝﾁ　5月
1/100 Avalanche-May
1/100　ﾌﾗｯｸﾞ　5月
1/100 Flag-May
HG ｲﾅｸﾄｻｰｼｪｽ機とｻﾜｰ機が初夏
HG Enact Ali & Patrick Custom - EArly Summer.

Sir Dearka

2008-03-11, 16:15

HG GN Arms DYNAMES!!! If they say this Cannon + Launcher, do they mean the big-ass cannon Neil used when he fired into the orbit to save the endangered civilians during the "Allelujah rescue action"?

MakubeX2

2008-03-11, 16:29

HG GN Arms DYNAMES!!! If they say this Cannon + Launcher, do they mean the big-ass cannon Neil used when he fired into the orbit to save the endangered civilians during the "Allelujah rescue action"?

As you can see the Type-E GN-ARMS had some melee weapons (Blades + Claws) from the promo shots of it.

The Dynames (Type-D) GN-ARMS should have some range weaponary (Cannon + Launcher) in this case.

Bandai is still hush-hush on this case, but this is from a insider info (type97, for those who know their Gunpla info source) , so take heed if range weponary is your thing and skip the Type-E GN-ARMS.

Copy Ninja Kakashi

2008-03-11, 16:59

JackRydden224

2008-03-11, 17:13

MakubeX2

2008-03-11, 17:16

I love you man.

No...I but would love you if the rumors of 1/100 Avalanche and Flag comes true :cool:

Give or take about 2 weeks from today to see if Bandai annouce anything and we shall see.

Astrana

2008-03-11, 17:51

so what now?

GN Arms + Dynames
GN Arms + Kyrios
GN arms + Virtue???

i sound so cynical when comes to model now lol..

sx3

2008-03-11, 17:56

i got a question, the 1/100 models of exia, dynames etc. are they MG? as in internal skeleton and details? or its just a 1/100 scale model?

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-11, 18:15

i got a question, the 1/100 models of exia, dynames etc. are they MG? as in internal skeleton and details? or its just a 1/100 scale model?

Sadly, no; they're just your regular 1/100. They are fairly detailed, though, compared to older No-Grade 1/100 models.

duotiga

2008-03-11, 18:41

Confirmed for release :-

HGナドレにはシールドとライフルっぽい物がついてくる。

HG Nadleeh will comes with a shield and rifle.

GNアームズはデュナメス用の2号機が登場。本体のデザインは一緒だが、両手の武装がキャノンとランチャーっぽい物に変更されている

HG GN-ARMS + Dynames with a Cannon + Launcher.

Rumour :-

1/100　ｱｳﾞｧﾗﾝﾁ　5月
1/100 Avalanche-May
1/100　ﾌﾗｯｸﾞ　5月
1/100 Flag-May
HG ｲﾅｸﾄｻｰｼｪｽ機とｻﾜｰ機が初夏
HG Enact Ali & Patrick Custom - EArly Summer.

wow if this is true for avalanche exia i wld be super happy!!! been waiting very long for Ali's enact......

MeesesGlokmah

2008-03-11, 21:04

Is there anything I can do about loose joints on my model kits? Some of my older models have loose joints and I can't pose them right. Heavyarms Custom, for example, can't hold up his gatling guns.

Byakko1011

2008-03-11, 23:31

I would personally like to see a GN-X be released.

Astrana

2008-03-12, 01:45

I would personally like to see a GN-X be released.

it'll probably be out in HG version.

since astrea is coming out, i want see Sadalsuud hehehehe or plutone.

Exia avalanche would be nice, also they will probably make dynames tropedo

Byakko1011

2008-03-12, 02:21

it'll probably be out in HG version.

since astrea is coming out, i want see Sadalsuud hehehehe or plutone.

Exia avalanche would be nice, also they will probably make dynames tropedo

I don't want to sound like a noob or anything, but what does HG mean? I want to start buying models but I really have no clue what most of you guys are talking about.

sword.impulse

2008-03-12, 02:24

I don't want to sound like a noob or anything, but what does HG mean? I want to start buying models but I really have no clue what most of you guys are talking about.

It means "High Grade" opposed to the other 1/144 FG or "First Grade" Because they have more parts and better detail with color than the first grades.

Astrana

2008-03-12, 02:34

I don't want to sound like a noob or anything, but what does HG mean? I want to start buying models but I really have no clue what most of you guys are talking about.

Gunpla usually have 1/144, 1/100 and 1/60 scale

1/144:
FG - First Grade - not much paint job done on them, really easy to assemble (under 10 USD)
HG - High Grade - more detailed, more paint job done more parts than FG (around 15 USD, expensive ones are 40 max )

1/100:
MG - Master Grade - much more detailed than HG, has it's own skeleton, cockpit. (usually above 40 USD, some of them are close or over 100 Hi-Nu/Sazani/EX)
1/100 - larger version of High Grade, got a bit more parts than HG (above 20 USD)

1/60:
PG - Perfect Grade - never built PG myself, but from what i've seen it is much much more detailed than MG, some of them came with internal LEDs. (over 100 USD)
1/60 - larger version of MG

Byakko1011

2008-03-12, 02:48

Thanks. Much appreciated. If I have any more questions I'll pm you.

JediNight

2008-03-12, 02:55

Astrana

2008-03-12, 03:13

I've had the 1/100 Freedom Gundam kit sitting in its box in my closet for 4 years now, and the other night I finally decide to put it together, and notice it says I need an X-acto or cutters which I don't have DOH! :)

Hopefully it's not another 4 years for me to buy one to do it now ;D

lol, i always use X-acto knife for gunpla, other than when I was 10, i used to twist parts off or use a pair of normal thick edged scissor :P I am just curious, which tools did u ususally use?

LightningZERO

2008-03-12, 03:39

Ouch, now I don't know which GN Arms I should be getting :heh:

Subarunyon

2008-03-12, 03:53

You can see the Astraea pic here (and the link provided) =) rather cool imo but I'm not planning to get the 1/100s, dont have the space =x
http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/1466/Gundam+00.html

JediNight

2008-03-12, 04:06

lol, i always use X-acto knife for gunpla, other than when I was 10, i used to twist parts off or use a pair of normal thick edged scissor :P I am just curious, which tools did u ususally use?

I've never made one before, I only bought that one :) None of the other mobile suits in SEED interested me very much besides the original Freedom Gundam. Didn't care for the 2nd Freedom in Destiny, and AFAIK they never made a model for the Dom in Destiny, which is the only other one I would have wanted :( Is it bc it's identical to the Dom from UC?

I had just heard that the non-MG/PG ones could be snapped together. Or do I need glue for the 1/100?

For 00 so far I like the Flag and Exia, but don't really care for any of the others atm.

Busterbeam

2008-03-12, 06:03

I've never made one before, I only bought that one :) None of the other mobile suits in SEED interested me very much besides the original Freedom Gundam. Didn't care for the 2nd Freedom in Destiny, and AFAIK they never made a model for the Dom in Destiny, which is the only other one I would have wanted :( Is it bc it's identical to the Dom from UC?

I had just heard that the non-MG/PG ones could be snapped together. Or do I need glue for the 1/100?

For 00 so far I like the Flag and Exia, but don't really care for any of the others atm.

yeah actually they did make a 1/144 destiny Dom and its pretty cool if i do say so myself. Its not identical. somethings are different.

check it out http://www.dalong.net/review/seed.htm

you dont need glue for any kit unless you make a mistake or want more stability. if you just want to assemble straight out of the box, you dont need much. actually in the beginning all i used was a pair of nail clippers and an exacto knife and the knife was optional!

Rey Za Burrel

2008-03-12, 06:48

just got a MG Destiny yesterday and finished building it
now just need to finish lining up work ^^
The waist joints are so complex , I guess ~_~
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0586.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0585.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0584.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0587.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0588.jpg
I m waiting for the Throne Eins now ^^

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-12, 09:19

It took them this long to release the Enact? And it's not even a normal Enact; they're custom. I want my AEU Enact...! :mad: On the other hand, 1/100 Flag doesn't seem so bad. And most of these wonderful kits are coming out in May... I'm gonna have an awesome birthday. :)

duotiga

2008-03-12, 09:28

Miyazawa Mokei Sale Spring 2008
Featuring many pics of upcoming Gunpla:
GA Graphic 1 (http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/009402/)
GA Graphic 2 (http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/009399/)
Moe Yo! Akibajin (http://www.moeyo.com/2008/03/post_4758.html)
Akiba Hobby (http://akibahobby.net/2008/03/miyazawa2008s_photo.html)
Hobby Stock (http://blog.hobbystock.jp/report/2008/03/98.html)

frm Gunota

EXEs

2008-03-12, 11:07

Is there anything I can do about loose joints on my model kits? Some of my older models have loose joints and I can't pose them right. Heavyarms Custom, for example, can't hold up his gatling guns.

You mean that their bending is comprimised (If you try and pose it, it flops back down yeah?), right? Take that joint apart, get a small ball of blu-tack, squash it between fingers until its quite flat, and place it over the "female" slots, both of them (Don't push it in, let the male slot piece do it). Then put back the male slot piece back on and place together. Mind you, it holds for a limited time, less if you use the joint a lot or put heavy shit for it to support, so reapply constantly. Hope it helps, and I'll try and get some pix if you need.

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 11:39

Derringer

2008-03-12, 11:50

Am I wrong or I see a MG Exia coming?

Metallic Guren from Code Geass looks cool.

There's nothing in those pics about a MG Exia

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 12:03

There's nothing in those pics about a MG Exia
So the one that I saw (with totally white head) is just another 1/100? What's so new in it?

just got a MG Destiny yesterday and finished building it
now just need to finish lining up work ^^
The waist joints are so complex , I guess ~_~
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0586.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0585.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0584.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0587.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0588.jpg
Is this grey shade normal in this model kit or you painted it? I have a HG 1/100 Destiny and it is much whiter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Armasil/Destinyshinn.jpg

Rey Za Burrel

2008-03-12, 12:16

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 12:21

well , the MG Des is a little gray compare to the NG 1/100 , but it's not that much grey like it was in my pics , maybe because of my camera and my room's enviroment :heh:
the Arondite is great but because of its incredible lenght , my Des cant hold it up in the air with just one hand :(
Well, if its grey is that dark, then it's fine to me as Destiny was indeed darker in the series than the HG kit may suggest with its appearance. Same with HG Legend whose shade is much MUCH lighter than on TV.

Rey Za Burrel

2008-03-12, 12:25

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0592.jpg
Does this pose resemble something ? :D
I find it interesting that Destiny weapon's pack could be used like this ^^

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 12:27

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0592.jpg
Does this pose resemble something ? :D
I find it interesting that Destiny weapon's pack could be used like this ^^
Nice. I also see that you have a Duel there, but without its Assault Shroud :)

Rey Za Burrel

2008-03-12, 12:40

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 13:02

Duel is my most favorite among the 1st 5 Gundams in Seed , so just couldnt help to grab one :D
the AS armor is cool but it reduces Duel's posability so I just removed it to make some poses :D
Hope the upcoming Avalanche Exia wont repeat the same mistakes :heh:
Heh. my favorite is Buster

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Armasil/DSCF3473.jpg

But as you can see, I have Duel, too. :D

I already see that 1/100 kits of 00 have much better poseability than their High Grade CE counterparts.

Rey Za Burrel

2008-03-12, 13:56

u r right , 1/100 Dynames 's shoulder joints are just like those of MG Freedom :D
another one of my collection : ( I like this pic best , too bad the eyes werent shining in this :( )
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0599.jpg
actually I've just started playing model kits recently and I only have 4 in total :heh:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0596.jpg

another shot of Destiny
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0589.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0593.jpg

Those stores in my location havent had the HG Throne Eins yet , so I must wait for a while since I dun have any credit cards or paypals account to go shopping online :heh:

Subarunyon

2008-03-12, 14:20

So the one that I saw (with totally white head) is just another 1/100? What's so new in it?

Arent you looking at the cosmic region Exia? the one with red "decals" all over thh body? (They call it 00 region now but w.e bandai x.x, shoulda stick with the GFF name)

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 15:51

another one of my collection : ( I like this pic best , too bad the eyes werent shining in this :( )
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e392/baveno/DSCF0599.jpg
actually I've just started playing model kits recently and I only have 4 in total :heh:
It's a nice hobby. Until you have to hide your toys when your gf comes over :heh:

Arent you looking at the cosmic region Exia? the one with red "decals" all over thh body? (They call it 00 region now but w.e bandai x.x, shoulda stick with the GFF name)
Now I can see the difference. I don't see any decals there, though. However, the kit is so... white... I really don't know who'd buy this stuff.

JediNight

2008-03-12, 16:17

Sir Dearka: You have a Shinn picture standup on your computer desk... I've lost faith :(

*walks away disappointed* =P

Sir Dearka

2008-03-12, 16:25

Sir Dearka: You have a Shinn picture standup on your computer desk... I've lost faith :(

*walks away disappointed* =P
I don't understand you, man. The fact that Shinn is disliked by many on this forum, doesn't mean I couldn't like him. Maybe not for his character overally, but for the character he could've become :P And, well, one should admit he had helluva cool Mobile Suits. ;)

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-12, 23:17

So the one that I saw (with totally white head) is just another 1/100? What's so new in it?

Were you talking about this one?:

http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/009402/images/00s.jpg

If so, that's the upcoming 1/100 Astrea with its "mask" on.

beamknight87

2008-03-13, 00:19

Were you talking about this one?:

http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/009402/images/00s.jpg

If so, that's the upcoming 1/100 Astrea with its "mask" on.

this looks SO sexy :D

sword.impulse

2008-03-13, 00:19

that mask reminds me of unicorn's face.

So, is the 1/100 flag coming out the regular blue one?

Subarunyon

2008-03-13, 01:17

I still like Exia better than Astraea myself. I *think* people are liking Astraea simply because it's not the main suit ^^; Dunno tho feel free to correct me xD;

Sir Dearka

2008-03-13, 01:25

I thought Astraea is red... So that's basically why I was so confused... A'right. I won't bebuying this one :P But I bet it looks way better with its GN cannon on :)

LoweGear

2008-03-13, 01:27

I thought Astraea is red... So that's basically why I was so confused... A'right. I won't bebuying this one :P But I bet it looks way better with its GN cannon on :)

You're thinking about the Astraea Type F, which is the Astraea 15 years later with the red color scheme.

LightningZERO

2008-03-13, 02:36

And it has a very high chance of being released too

Astrana

2008-03-13, 03:03

yep, not sure about MGs, but HGs for sure, just like

Seed, Seed Destiny, Destiny Astray, Stargazer...

JackRydden224

2008-03-13, 04:03

Most main suits from an animated Gundam series has gotten the MG treatment for the excepts of V/V2, X/DX and Wing/Wing Zero (TV). So chances are that Exia will get the MG treatment.

As for the 1/100 Flag, I'm pretty sure Bandai will release all of its variants because some suckers (like me) will buy all of them LOL.

mangatron

2008-03-13, 04:17

Some more large pics of Gunpla courtesy Gunota:

MG Launcher/Sword Strike Gundam (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/wonderland/442251/1953605/1986405/)
MG Zaku Minelayer (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/wonderland/442251/1953605/1981975/)
HG GN Arms Type E + Gundam Exia (Trans-Am Mode) (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/wonderland/442251/1953605/1986398/)
HG Gundam Throne Drei (http://www.rakuten.co.jp/wonderland/442251/1953605/1986376/)

My thoughts on these:

-I really need to buy a two of those MG Strike Sword/Launcher packs so I can attempt a Blast Impulse killer :heh: (lol, like that last pic on the page, "Sord Strike" :heh: )
-I'd get this Zaku mine Layer soley for the backpack. Hmm....
-I like Mobile Armors. Heck, I think I'm the only human alive who likes the EAF Mobile Armors in Gundam Seed/Destiny :heh:
-If you want to see the Drei head more closely, nows your chance. I have this weird thought of making a Gundam Aliens :heh:

duotiga

2008-03-13, 07:22

release today

http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10067391.jpg

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10067391

StratoSpear

2008-03-13, 09:10

My bro just bought the 1:100 Scale Gundam Kyrios... By the grapes, the model is freaking huge.... even larger than 1:100 Exia... Can't imagine how massive Virtue will be.

My lists of bought Gundam 00 models w/ comments:

-HG Graham's Union Flag(My first 00 model, but crap it can't hold it's rifle well and it can't even hold the plasma blade.... Shame)

-HG Dynames (My second model and, i gotta say, it's cool... The sniper eye gimmick is truly a remarkable feature to be integrated into a HG model. Drawback: No GN Pistols... Uwaaaah:()

-HG Kyrios (Cool model, but the wings at the knee makes the Gundam look... odd. As for the transformation.... By far the simplest Gundam-> MA transformation i've seen. Looks elongated when transformed though...:heh:)

-1:100 Exia (Looks decent, but the weapons are awesome! However, due to the design of the hips, the legs' vertical movement is limited... You can't pose the Exia kneeling:twitch:)

-1:100 Kyrios (Quite huge... Never expected Kyrios to be bulky. One improvement, no "disintegrations" needed in order to transform Kyrios to Flight mode and it looks way better than the HG version when transformed.)

One note to add: If you own the HG Kyrios, you'll find that there are hardpoints behind it's legs... My guess is that it's for the multi-purpose container thingy....:twitch: Any opinions? I can't find any container hardpoints for the 1:100 version... but I may be wrong.

LightningZERO

2008-03-13, 18:55

release today

http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10067391.jpg

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10067391

I'm gonna get this one. The Exia is nicer than expected, but still there will be one real Trans-Am Exia release in the future and I will still get it :D

philmein

2008-03-13, 19:03

Typically I don't buy HG 1/44 model kits because of their size and lack of details, but this GN Arms + Exia looks goddamn beautiful and stunning. If one of you guys get it, please gimme a short review and if it's good, I may consider getting it in the future.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-13, 20:16

release today

http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10067391.jpg

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10067391

After learning about Dynames' own GN-Arms, I don't think I'll be able to purchase this baby; I'll wait for the Type-D.

If one of you guys get it, please gimme a short review and if it's good, I may consider getting it in the future.

I'm pretty sure Makube can provide us that. :heh: He hasn't been posting in this thread very much lately; I bet his working on it and taking some pictures. =P If not, then may the wrath of his Gyan come upon me...

ReverseFate

2008-03-13, 21:28

release today

http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/hobby/itbig/10067391.jpg

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10067391

Woah, NICE! I am so getting this one! Though I might wait and see how Type D will look first. :p

Fome

2008-03-13, 22:14

Astrana

2008-03-13, 22:28

I am still debating about getting GN arms...

beamknight87

2008-03-13, 23:02

this thing seems pretty big... but I'm still with an eye open every weekend in case I see the 1/500 Dendrobium which frankly catches more my attention...

trowa babeliii

2008-03-13, 23:04

reposting because i think it's not convenient for people to see

http://i30.tinypic.com/33xu938.jpg

http://i28.tinypic.com/2888inl.jpg

more images at http://babeliii.multiply.com/photos/album/64/gundam_dynames

comments are welcome

LoweGear

2008-03-13, 23:10

I mean, why not just make a separate flying machine that has all those weapons? It's not as if the gundam is powering it.

Actually it is both things you're saying.

The GN Arms is an independent weapons platform as shown in episode 21 and 22 capable of fighting by itself. However, in needs a Gundam's GN Drive to power it for longer operations, which is why the Gundam attaches itself - to provide power for the GN Arms energy-hungry weapons.

-----

Back on topic:

Larger boxart pic for GN Arms Type E + Gundam Exia:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/spec_operations/1205423050274.jpg

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-13, 23:26

Personally, I think the concept of the GN ARMS, a giant exterior armored suit to which a gundam attaches itself, is even more ridiculous than the idea of mobile suits to begin with. I mean, why not just make a separate flying machine that has all those weapons? It's not as if the gundam is powering it.

It's a tradition of badass-ness. Though we understand its impracticality, we can't deny the fact that doing these kinda stuff makes the show really badass. Bigger + badder = totally badass!(well, most of the time :heh: )

this thing seems pretty big... but I'm still with an eye open every weekend in case I see the 1/500 Dendrobium which frankly catches more my attention...

I got my 1/550 Dendrobium, along with 1/550 Nueu Ziel, two days ago. And to much of surprise, the majority of the kit is molded in white. Not only that, but also the small figures that comes with it aren't molded in colors. Horrible! :( But oh well, it's still a decent kit, nevertheless. But if you can get the 1/400s instead of these, then go for it. They're slightly bigger, more detailed, and the small figures are actually molded in color! =O They cost almost an arm and a leg, however... Oh, and check dalong; he recently reviewed both models.

EDIT: Salamat for the high-def pic, Lowe. I thought the other GN-Arms was just a stand-alone unit; turns out it's the Type-D with Dynames on it! =O

mangatron

2008-03-13, 23:44

Woah, NICE! I am so getting this one! Though I might wait and see how Type D will look first. :p

As The Unknown beat me to the answer, that is Type D in the Type E boxart I believe.

I got my 1/550 Dendrobium, along with 1/550 Nueu Ziel, two days ago. And to much of surprise, the majority of the kit is molded in white.

I... did warn you about it (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=1442421&postcount=6022), right? :heh: :heh:

LightningZERO

2008-03-14, 00:32

I find it funny that the instruction manuals for the GN Arms Type E actually confirms Trans-Am Exia is 3 times faster (and powerful):heh:

Astrana

2008-03-14, 01:44

lol, not sure if anyone mentioned this, on the box art of GN Arms Type E + Exia, in the background u can see Dynames with GN Arms, all that is different are the 2 arms lol.... I am thinking about getting the Exia one, not too sure about the Dynames one...

philmein

2008-03-14, 02:05

After learning about Dynames' own GN-Arms, I don't think I'll be able to purchase this baby; I'll wait for the Type-D.

I'm pretty sure Makube can provide us that. :heh: He hasn't been posting in this thread very much lately; I bet his working on it and taking some pictures. =P If not, then may the wrath of his Gyan come upon me...

lol, now that you mentioned it, he did get the 1/100 Virtue before the actual release date. I bet he does have the GN Arms. Oh please Makube, please, give me a response! PLEASE!!!! :P

I wish there was a GN Arms for the 1/100 Exia. But, damn, can you imagine the size lol? Not to mention the mullah $$$. :(

StratoSpear

2008-03-14, 02:46

Two GN Arms!!? Nadleeh has a SHIELD!? What's going on here? Someone please enlighten me....

LoweGear

2008-03-14, 02:48

Two GN Arms!!? Nadleeh has a SHIELD!? What's going on here? Someone please enlighten me....

It's new equipment. The 2nd GN Arms was shown in the preview for episode 23, while the Nadleeh with Shield and Beam rifle was shown a while back in leaked art for the HG 1/144 Gundam Nadleeh (yes, the HG will have that extra equipment unlike the 1/100 version).

StratoSpear

2008-03-14, 02:51

It's new equipment. The 2nd GN Arms was shown in the preview for episode 23, while the Nadleeh with Shield and Beam rifle was shown a while back in leaked art for the HG 1/144 Gundam Nadleeh (yes, the HG will have that extra equipment unlike the 1/100 version).

That's one heck of an overhaul... Meisters Rules!!

Subarunyon

2008-03-14, 03:03

reposting because i think it's not convenient for people to see

comments are welcome

These mods are nice =) I've been thinking really ahrd on how to get the back of exia to glow in a manner similar to the show as well ^^; Maybe next you can do the trans-am mode? :D

Personally, I think the concept of the GN ARMS, a giant exterior armored suit to which a gundam attaches itself, is even more ridiculous than the idea of mobile suits to begin with. I mean, why not just make a separate flying machine that has all those weapons? It's not as if the gundam is powering it.

remember meteor? G-defensor? G-falcon? a big flying unit attaching to the gundam is kinda like a tradition now, along with having emotionally unstable characters riding gundams ^^;

In terms on how realistic it is, in Seed it kinda makes sense, since gundams are the most mobile unit in the universe, give it a space use-only suit with extra thrusters as to not compromise too much in speed + some crazy missiles and lazors, and kill as many as possible (something that's impossible to do with the old freedom + justice) before ditching it and using the more manouverable core suit. Why not just create the unit in itself? I think it needs the power from the nucear reactors, similar to the GN-arms now

In Zeta it kinda makes sense as well, turns the Mk-II into a totally different use suit. Rather than using it for assault it's used for backup with big guns like Virtue. They never really explained where the power comes from but the thing does run out of juice quite quick so Ii'm guessing it comes from both units ^^; Dunno bout G-Falcon. Anyone cares to shed a light?

So it will depend on how sunrise choose to handle GN arms, it may seem realistic / not later in the show ^^;

Astrana

2008-03-14, 03:43

ok, is it really 2 GN Arms in the show, r just one with different Equipment for different MS

LoweGear

2008-03-14, 03:45

ok, is it really 2 GN Arms in the show, r just one with different Equipment for different MS

If the boxart is any indication its two GN Arms and not simply different equipment. Though we'll find that out conclusively tomorrow.

If it is two GN Arms, maybe we can expect a "Type-D" HG GN Arms with Gundam Dynames in the future...

Astrana

2008-03-14, 04:57

If the boxart is any indication its two GN Arms and not simply different equipment. Though we'll find that out conclusively tomorrow.

If it is two GN Arms, maybe we can expect a "Type-D" HG GN Arms with Gundam Dynames in the future...

and Type - whatever for Virtue hahahahaha

also just realized GN Arms will be close to 100 bucks.. ouch

MakubeX2

2008-03-14, 05:20

JackRydden224

2008-03-14, 05:43

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5803/1205462135454yn7.jpg

Seven hours and this is what I get.

One one hand it looks like a Metal Gear and I tempted to repaint it in Jungle Camouflage Colours.

One the other, you can actually see a face which reminds me of No.5 from the movie Short Circuit.

If anything, this reminds me of Valkyries in their gerwalk mode....

MakubeX2

2008-03-14, 05:52

If anything, this reminds me of Valkyries in their gerwalk mode....

Now that you mention it it does look like a VF-19 with Sound Booster opened. Maybe I should colour it red.

And BTW, this is an OOB built. As standard with Bandai, the bigger they comes, the less you need to paint.

JackRydden224

2008-03-14, 06:07

Now that you mention it it does look like a VF-19 with Sound Booster opened. Maybe I should colour it red.

And BTW, this is an OOB built. As standard with Bandai, the bigger they comes, the less you need to paint.

I'll listen to you if you sing LOL

The OOB built looks pretty decent. Please post the pics once you have Exia C.A. completed :D

duotiga

2008-03-14, 06:30

frm gundambase

Gn Arms + Exia (http://www.gundambase.com/community/news_view.asp?page=1&news_idx=1302)

HG Arms Astray PMC Custom (Leons Graves custom) (http://www.gundambase.com/community/news_view.asp?page=1&news_idx=1301)

crossgundam

2008-03-14, 06:55

to be honest i quite sick of GS model kit !!!!!

crossgundam

2008-03-14, 07:45

check this out

http://www.hlj.com/product/BCL2826

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-14, 08:59

I... did warn you about it (http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=1442421&postcount=6022), right? :heh: :heh:

I heeded your warning, but got confused whether it's the 1/550 or the 1/400 that is molded in white... :heh: But nevertheless, I'm enjoying the kit; though that one piece in front of its I-field Generator is a pain to paint... :heh:

ok, is it really 2 GN Arms in the show, r just one with different Equipment for different MS

There was a discussion about this a while ago. It would seem that the Ptoleimos, if you look at it closely, carries four individual GN-Arms. Most likey, each Gundam has its own GN-Arms with a unique configuration for each suit. And so far in the show, it seems that only two are operational.

and Type - whatever for Virtue hahahahaha

also just realized GN Arms will be close to 100 bucks.. ouch

If the E in Type-E stands for Exia, then wouldn't the rest of the GN-Arms be Type-D for Dynames, Type-K for Kyrios, and Type-N for Nadleeh...? :heh:

As for the price, If I'm not mistaken, its about 5,2XX yen; around $50-60 bucks.

check this out

http://www.hlj.com/product/BCL2826

It's a resin kit. Most likely it's not from Bandai.

duckroll

2008-03-14, 09:04

There was a discussion about this a while ago. It would seem that the Ptoleimos, if you look at it closely, carries four individual GN-Arms. Most likey, each Gundam has its own GN-Arms with a unique configuration for each suit. And so far in the show, it seems that only two are operational.

That would be quite an upgrade for the Ptoly, 8 GN-Cannons on the go! :)

mangatron

2008-03-14, 09:40

though that one piece in front of its I-field Generator is a pain to paint... :heh:

You know what I did with that? I just took a Marker with the thinnest diameter and wasted several grams of liquid on it :heh: Huge waste of resources, but I wanted little headache as possible (try reaching the deepest crevices, cracks and trenches on the parts and you'll know what I mean) :heh:

By the way, are you in the Phillipines? I think someone on this thread is/been to the Phillipines. I am having a fit finding Gundam00 model kits in my proximity (best I can find is a FG 1/144 Virtue at the Toy Kingdom at SM Megamall which I bought without hesitation :uhoh::heh: )

I might post pictures of the hilarious ensuing life of my FG Virtue, but on dial-up I'm having enough nightmares from this thread's xbox hueg images :heh:

philmein

2008-03-14, 10:52

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/5803/1205462135454yn7.jpg

Seven hours and this is what I get.

On one hand it looks like a Metal Gear and I tempted to repaint it in Jungle Camouflage Colours.

On the other, you can actually see a face which reminds me of No.5 from the movie Short Circuit.

Makube, is this kit worth getting?
Since you already own one and have already started building it, how is it? Good? Dame? lol

FireEel

2008-03-14, 11:07

Guys, does any1 know where the biggest gundam shop is in Japan?

Its supposedly the one with a huge gundam at its entrance.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-14, 12:45

You know what I did with that? I just took a Marker with the thinnest diameter and wasted several grams of liquid on it :heh: Huge waste of resources, but I wanted little headache as possible (try reaching the deepest crevices, cracks and trenches on the parts and you'll know what I mean) :heh:

LOL! I guess it's worth it. :heh: As for me, I'm gonna go ahead and paint it using a very fine brush. XD By the way, did you paint those little small figures that came with the kit?

By the way, are you in the Phillipines? I think someone on this thread is/been to the Phillipines. I am having a fit finding Gundam00 model kits in my proximity (best I can find is a FG 1/144 Virtue at the Toy Kingdom at SM Megamall which I bought without hesitation :uhoh::heh: )

No, I live in the US now. I did visit the country a couple of years ago, however. I bought a few HGUCs and a couple of MGs from an SM megamall in Pampanga. Where exactly are you in the Philippines? And are you a Filipino, by any chance?

Astrana

2008-03-14, 15:03

I

As for the price, If I'm not mistaken, its about 5,2XX yen; around $50-60 bucks.

ya, thats the market pricew, for people lives in north america like me there will be extra 40 -50 for shipping

if I get from HLJ it will cost over 100 for EMS shipping and 80-90 ish for SAL

MakubeX2

2008-03-14, 18:18

Makube, is this kit worth getting?
Since you already own one and have already started building it, how is it? Good? Dame? lol

I rather let the picture of my OOB build speaks for itself.

Box of the kit is about the size of your 1/60 kit. The height of it is your average MG. The length of it, as mention earlier, is 25 cm. So all it all, treat it as a MG kit if you will.

Weigh the price aganist the kit and decide if you want it. If you do, it's a toss up between the Exia set or the Dynames set.

philmein

2008-03-14, 18:40

mangatron

2008-03-14, 18:50

LOL! I guess it's worth it. :heh: As for me, I'm gonna go ahead and paint it using a very fine brush. XD By the way, did you paint those little small figures that came with the kit?

The only one of those figures I tried to paint was the GP03, because when I stick it in the Dendrobium I wanted to be able to know it was there (all white lol) :heh:

No, I live in the US now. I did visit the country a couple of years ago, however. I bought a few HGUCs and a couple of MGs from an SM megamall in Pampanga. Where exactly are you in the Philippines? And are you a Filipino, by any chance?

No, I'm just passing through. While I was here I figured I can snag some 00 kits. Guess I'll have to wait till I return to the US.

duotiga

2008-03-14, 18:59

Gundam Astraea Gundam War promo card
Hobby Shop Midori (http://www6.ocn.ne.jp/~midori-b/newpic/nes-g0851.htm) says the first run of the 1/100 Gundam Astraea will come with an exclusive Gundam War promo card.

http://hobby-midori-apron.com/img-ap/hb-ap-jilyouhou/pn-0851.JPG

frm gunota

beamknight87

2008-03-14, 19:24

I got my 1/550 Dendrobium, along with 1/550 Nueu Ziel, two days ago. And to much of surprise, the majority of the kit is molded in white. Not only that, but also the small figures that comes with it aren't molded in colors. Horrible! :( But oh well, it's still a decent kit, nevertheless. But if you can get the 1/400s instead of these, then go for it. They're slightly bigger, more detailed, and the small figures are actually molded in color! =O They cost almost an arm and a leg, however... Oh, and check dalong; he recently reviewed both models.

yeah, but the is quite pricey, even without the shipping >_<

anyways, passed down by the mall, got the Kotobukiya's SRX model kit for 35 bucks. Seems like the store is getting more and more SRW models, since first there was only Cybuster, soon the Wild duo arrived, later the 1/100 Alteisen and now the SRX and the Genpest Mk II.
Hope they get Teh Boss for some Zankantou funny shots with the rest of my kits lol

MakubeX2

2008-03-14, 19:36

Uh, yeah.
I can see it fine, and judging by the appearance, it looks great.
But, I don't know it's loose ends just by looking at it. That's why someone like you, who owns it, gets to hold, can make the review and make an opinion on how you like it. I'll just assume that you think it's mediocre at best, maybe "good."

Make no mistake, it's a good kit if you like 'em huge. As far as I know, there's nothing loose from the platform, quite solid and all. And best thing about it, little to no painting required for the platform. I'm not going to say anything about the Exia as it's the same old HG Exia.

Besides, this will be a one-of-it's-kind kit that will see no appearance on a larger scale. If you are worry about shipping, try opting for snail mail or search out online dealers in parts of Asia like Hong Kong, Taiwan or Singapore where they are more likely to charge less for shipping.

dodgethis_sg

2008-03-14, 21:16

It's a resin kit. Most likely it's not from Bandai.

B Club is the Bandai Hobby subsidary that deals with resin stuff.

philmein

2008-03-14, 23:20

Thanks Makube..muahaha your words are enough for me to purchase it in the future.

Astrana

2008-03-15, 05:13

http://www.geocities.jp/a2crafts/exia00.htm

Best exia model i've seen so far

crossgundam

2008-03-15, 05:20

wow that is really the best !!!!!!!!!!!

Ardi220288

2008-03-15, 05:35

http://www.geocities.jp/a2crafts/exia00.htm

Best exia model i've seen so far

hi I'm new in this thread - btw is that just HG Exia or is it MG Exia ?

JackRydden224

2008-03-15, 05:53

hi I'm new in this thread - btw is that just HG Exia or is it MG Exia ?

Neither. It is the 1/100 Exia.

Astrana

2008-03-15, 08:34

ye, they haven't made MG version of any MS in 00

EXEs

2008-03-15, 09:01

They'd better hurry and make Exia in MG...If the 1/100 is already that poseable, think MG poseability...

StratoSpear

2008-03-15, 09:56

They'd better hurry and make Exia in MG...If the 1/100 is already that poseable, think MG poseability...

Poseable...? I can't make a pose of Exia(1:100) kneeling.... The hip armors got in the way.... But I agree, Exia is greatly poseable.

Mister Mister

2008-03-15, 10:05

anybody know any US-based distributors for gundam models? I kinda don't want to pay an arm and a leg when I order my MG RX-178 when it comes to shipping.

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 11:42

Now I know I just gotta get Dynames :) Not necessarily the GN ARMS but Dynames for sure.

beamknight87

2008-03-15, 12:54

Now I know I just gotta get Dynames :) Not necessarily the GN ARMS but Dynames for sure.

lol

just 'cause episode 23? Yeah, that was SO badass :D

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 12:58

loljust 'cause episode 23? Yeah, that was SO badass :D
Not really. I was planning to do it anyway, but the latest episode kinda sealed the deal for me :D

RedWing

2008-03-15, 12:59

anybody know any US-based distributors for gundam models? I kinda don't want to pay an arm and a leg when I order my MG RX-178 when it comes to shipping.

I dont live in the US but http://www.hobbywave.com ship for 10$.

Terra

2008-03-15, 13:10

Not really. I was planning to do it anyway, but the latest episode kinda sealed the deal for me :D

Heh. I already have Dynames. In fact Exia's the only one I don't have (well Virtue's still in the post), but I'm waiting for the so coming MG. Although I might get Avalanche if the rumour is for real. It's just a pain only getting 1/100 as I find 1/144 too small for my liking as that means I miss out on some of my fav suits. Despite them destroying some the Thrones, I hope they will release them in 1/100 as I want them. Although I am tempted to get the GN Arms (and I mean both of them since I will muilti buy quite happily if I like it enough).

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 13:12

So far, there are three 00 Gundams I wish I had in 1/100. One is Dynames. The other one being still nonexistent official Zwei and Plutone.

Tell me, Terra, how much gunpla do you have? And another question - are you happy with the Dynames kit you have?

Terra

2008-03-15, 13:56

Errr, let's see.....

I think I have a 1/144 Deathsythe somewhere (don't ask me where)

1/100
Epyon
Blitz
Dual
Strike
Freedom
Justice
Impulse
X
Double X
Dynames
Kyrios
Virtue
Red Astray
Aegis
Saviour (in the post)
Yzak's custom Zaku
Lunamaria's custom Zaku
Rey's custom Zaku

1/60
Strike and Freedom I think

MG
Strike
Freedom
Nu
Hi-Nu (still building atm)
Metallic Sazabi (need to put most of the decals on that still)
Metallic Nu (needs building)
Unicorn (needs building)

PG
Zeta
Titans Gundam (can't remember what it's called)

I'm sure I have more but most of them are packed away since I built them whilst I was at uni and I don't have the space at home to have them out.

Most of them are straight builds. Only recently have I started to panel line. The Hi-Nu I'm building is being panel lined as I go. I'll probably go back and panel line the others at a later date. I know I want to do some custom paint jobs on some of the models, but that's for when I get my own place.

As for Dynames, definately needs panel lining, but I'm happy with it.

Shiro-Oh!

2008-03-15, 14:04

anybody know any US-based distributors for gundam models? I kinda don't want to pay an arm and a leg when I order my MG RX-178 when it comes to shipping.

I get most of my kits from GSaM (http://www.gundamstoreandmore.com/). Prices are reasonable, as well as the shipping. The site is pretty organize, too. =)

I dont live in the US but http://www.hobbywave.com ship for 10$.

Hobbywave, if I'm not mistaken, is a Canada-based distributor, but they do ship to US, though. Prices are also reasonable, but that flat rate $10 shipping can sometimes be a disadvantage...

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 14:11

Wow, that's a lot of Gundam models, man!

And you are happy with Dynames. That's cool. I am used to panel-line just every kit. Even the few 1/144s I have.

One question, though:

Yzak's custom Zaku
I've never heard of one that is 1/100! Could you post some pics of it, please? Or maybe you've meant Dearka's Gunner Zaku?

As for the "Titan's Gundam", I think it is RX-178 Mk-II. I have one MG which I decalled with number 03 :)

Terra

2008-03-15, 14:14

I might be wrong. I am running off memory for most of them which is why I'm not sure on the full list.

Also I'm female. <3 building models.

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 14:17

Also I'm female. <3 building models.
Oh, sorry miss. Now that's interesting! First time encountering a lady with so many Model Kits, at least first time I am aware of such a person :)

I collect models only from my favorite Gundam series which so far is Zeta and SEED. I think I'll just skip my planned GM Sniper Custom purchase and focus on attaining Dynames.

Terra

2008-03-15, 14:23

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 14:33

I haven't seen the series with Zeta, the Titans, or Nu/Sazabi. Need to go kick the person who's supposed to be sending me them up the ass again. Tis a problem when you want to watch the UC series in order. But if I see a suit and really like it's design I'll buy it.
That's totally unlike me. Unless something doesn't have any meaning to me beside aestethics, I'm not so willing to invest any greater effort or, even more so, money. Same is with Gundam stuff. I have to really like the series/character to decide I'd start buying something. My thing about Dearka figures/Buster kits is a good example of that.

My collection:

Fix Figuration

- RX-78G0P4S Stamen + Weapon system

1/144

- Zaku Phantom Dearka Custom
- Gouf Ignited Heine Custom

1/100

Blitz
Buster
Duel
Strike
Providence
Destiny
Sword Impulse
Zaku Warrior

MG

Hyaku Shiki
RX-178 Mk-II Titan colors
Strike Noir

A small one, comparing to yours :D

Terra

2008-03-15, 14:37

TY for reminding me I have Providence. Told ya I'd missed some off that list XD

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 14:41

TY for reminding me I have Providence. Told ya I'd missed some off that list XD
You're welcome. I'm kinda still stunned that I've actually encountered a lady that apart from cosmetics and clothes actually buys gunpla and is actually much better modeller than me :D

Terra

2008-03-15, 14:44

I don't wear makeup and I'm not a big clothes buyer. Tomboy. I played with cars and lego as a kid. Hated dolls XD

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 14:50

I don't wear makeup and I'm not a big clothes buyer. Tomboy. I played with cars and lego as a kid. Hated dolls XD
Ah... now everything kinda clears up for me :) It'd be just plain strange if you were a Paris Hilton type that sits and meddles with her soft hands in plastic :heh:

Tomboy, you say... maybe you liked Cagalli from CE, then. Haven't you thought about buying Akatsuki or Strike Rouge maybe? :)

Terra

2008-03-15, 14:57

Akatsuki yes, Strike Rouge no since I have Strike and I hate pink.

None of the girls from CE really stood out for me, but Cagalli was one of the highest for me.

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 15:01

I also have this strange thing for buying Model Kits to be displayed with the spare figures I have. Did it for Heine. When I felt that I don't know what to do with his figure, I've bought Gouf to have something to come up with our orange-haired ace ^^;

The only spare figure (thre one without a gunpla "partner") I am having at the moment is Cagalli's one. Thinking about buying a MG Strike Rouge hence I already have Hyaku Shiki and I don't feel lije buying another gold-plated model :)

Astrana

2008-03-15, 15:07

terra and dearka, reading ur guys post make me want go get more gunpla models lol.

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 15:11

terra and dearka, reading ur guys post make me want go get more gunpla models lol.
:D

I've been collecting model kits since last year and I know one thing... when you delve deep into it, it consumes your whole time. Combined with watching anime plus searching for news, internet sites etc... I'm happy that I've actually managed to get a life before this lol :heh:

Astrana

2008-03-15, 15:23

:D

I've been collecting model kits since last year and I know one thing... when you delve deep into it, it consumes your whole time. Combined with watching anime plus searching for news, internet sites etc... I'm happy that I've actually managed to get a life before this lol :heh:

hahahaha, i know, i've been building Gunpla since 06, when I was in China I had few MGs, I've done few HGs in Canada ( stargazer and 00) Building gunpla it's like a quiet time for me, I usuaully let anime run in the computer and build my gundam hehehe, called local store today, gonna go pick up a GP-03 :P You should look into some of the MGs from the old series MKII-Titan, GP-01/02/03....I need save up money for a MSA-0011 Ex - S

Terra

2008-03-15, 15:31

I've been building really since Seed. But the Wing models I have came much earlier. But it's only those 2.

Anyway, for the hell of it I've taken a pic of what I've done with Hi-Nu so far:

http://www.xenoinsight.com/IMG_1690.JPG

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 15:34

h You should look into some of the MGs from the old series MKII-Titan, GP-01/02/03....
Yeah. Maybe you haven't looked at my list, but I actually have a MG Hyaku Shiki and Mk-II Titan's version ;) I already have a FIx Figuration of GP-03, so it's enough for me. GP-02 looks badass, though. Maybe someday... :]

I need save up money for a MSA-0011 Ex - S
That's a heavy one :D It'a a pass for me. No memories of it from anime or anything whatsoever :)

@ Terra - I've heard lots of good stuff about Hi-Nu. But I'd build Strike Freedom Full Burst rather than that kit :D

Spitfire

2008-03-15, 16:19

Sir Dearka, I think you really need to change the way you choose which models you get. So what if you haven't seen the series in which a particular MS is in, if you like the design, then that should be enough. For instance, I myself have seen maybe a couple episodes of X, yet I love pratically every Gundam design from the series. Just because you haven't seen the series, doesn't mean you can't appreciate a good mecha design.

Oh, and regarding the EX-S...it was never in an animated series

Sir Dearka

2008-03-15, 16:35

Oh, and regarding the EX-S...it was never in an animated series
Oh, I see. It's a gorgeous model kit.

As for changing the way I choose models... nah... I already have too much gunpla for my tastes so I happen to be careful in my choices. Among those I am familiar with there are enough great designs already. Like the forementioned Zeta MGs, SEED or Destiny, and recently 00. Buying all those I like'd take lots of money, time and room which I don't have.

I like it when everything is consistent around me. Only favorite movies in my DVD collection. Only my favorite books on the shelves (the rest is just removed to some place else or borrowed out to my friends and family). I think the only things that I choose according to its aestethics+usefulness are basic house accessories and furniture. Rest of the stuff I look at, hear or touch is usually linked to some people, sentiments or memories, things that mean something to me.

Astrana

2008-03-15, 18:22

hehehe, i purely choose gundam kit cuz the mech design, I know Es-X is a heavy one, but it's so bad ass, imo it's the best looking gundam out there, i just wish it was made into anime series. I would also really like to see Advanced Z in Anime, I really like the Hazel Titan MK-II unfortunatly they don't have that in MG. And got my GP-03 hehehehe, was gonna get a turn A but it was sold out. I am at work right now, so got wait couple hours b4 i can open it

MakubeX2

2008-03-15, 18:29

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/407/1205601171977wg3.jpg

Astrana

2008-03-15, 18:54

makube, i assume thats the HG Nadleeh, is the april release one came with guns and shield?

MakubeX2

2008-03-15, 18:56

makube, i assume thats the HG Nadleeh, is the april release one came with guns and shield?

Quite obviously so.

sx3

2008-03-15, 20:00

Derringer

2008-03-15, 20:16

Does anyone here own a PG 1/60 Zeta Gundam? i am quite interested in getting one but i am not sure of the kits quality =/ also on mahq it said that the zeta did not come with batteries, but on sites such as hlj it said batteries included. anyone like to share there thoughts or help me out here? should i get one?

What are your reasons for getting a PG Zeta? If you're an ultra big zeta fan, I see no point in trying to stop you from getting it. If you're just looking for a Zeta Gundam model to own, the MG 2.0 version is superior in price, transformation, and modeling accuracy.

sx3

2008-03-15, 20:21

What are your reasons for getting a PG Zeta? If you're an ultra big zeta fan, I see no point in trying to stop you from getting it. If you're just looking for a Zeta Gundam model to own, the MG 2.0 version is superior in price, transformation, and modeling accuracy.

well i am a big fan of Zeta Gundam but its not like im uber enough to have it just because its Zeta, i was looking to build a PG Gundam but i looked at the selection and there wasnt much to my taste other than the PG RX-73 Gundam and the PG Zeta Gundam. i didn't feel like getting a PG Strike, PG MK-II etc. Also i really felt like getting one because i am very bored lately so i need a hobby :(

Astrana

2008-03-15, 21:15

well i am a big fan of Zeta Gundam but its not like im uber enough to have it just because its Zeta, i was looking to build a PG Gundam but i looked at the selection and there wasnt much to my taste other than the PG RX-73 Gundam and the PG Zeta Gundam. i didn't feel like getting a PG Strike, PG MK-II etc. Also i really felt like getting one because i am very bored lately so i need a hobby :(

Get the Jumbo Grade!! Just kidding...

I am not too sure about the PG version but like derringer said Ver 2.0 is really nice. it comes with a nice stand can be combined with MKII - Titan Ver 2.0

Personally, I really want the PG RX-78 GP-01, but it's so had to find and really pricy too.

if you are bored instead of spending over 100 bucks on one PG kit, why not get 2-3 MGs.