Akatsuki just release

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10055448

http://www.1999.co.jp/dbimages/user/...g/10055448.jpg

Char's Gelgoog is officially the 99th MG, so the 100th is still up in the air at the moment.



More model pics:

1/100 Akatsuki Shiranui and Oowashi on Gundambase

MG Zaku II 2.0

http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/4679/zaku1om6.jpg

http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/2035/zaku2pk1.jpg

HGUC Acguy (prototype mold):

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8968/acguyme7.jpg

HGUC Blue Destiny:

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/3251/bdfq5.jpg

the sad fact is as far as Bandai is concerned UC kits sells. The majority of MG buyers in Japan are males in their 30-40 and for them Gundam = UC. To much of Bandai's dismay non-UC inc. Seen did surprisingly well in the area other than gunpla. Apparently very high number of females buy Seed related merchandises but not the gunpla.

The main market of Gunpla as far as Bandai is concerned is Japan and foreign market still factors in tiny numbers so till the foreign market sales becomes some formidable numbers you can bet your dollar that Bandai won't do much of non UC with more expensive line ups like MG and PG other than some key main mechas from non-UC.

Oh nice, so that price thing was a mistake on Gunota's part. Well, at least the price is the same.. even though I still find the loading crane odd. I'm definitely getting one when it comes out.

And for the 100th, I see two possible things.

1. Another RX-78, as everyone pointed out. The OYW version is fairly recent, but that was based off some PS2 game. It had odd colors (pink..), no core fighter, and excessive panel lines. The 100th is a perfect chance for Bandai to update the RX-78 with the latest frame technology, possibly combined with some extras. And didn't the Bandai release a recolored RX-78 during the MG 10th Anniversary?

2. In continuing with the trend, another one of Char's MS. Nightengale perhaps?

Personally, I find #1 much more likely. Of course, Bandai could completely surprise everyone with something unexpected, but I doubt it. Of course, this is pure speculation on my part.

I was hoping for MG Akatsuki full pack instead of normal 1/100 Akatsuki full pack... :(

I wouldn't even wanna imagine how expensive that would be.

http://hima-toy.cocolog-nifty.com/bl...ki_f_bbd9.html

I don't even think you need an MG Akatsuki at the moment.

The review of Akatsuki Full Set
http://www.geocities.jp/lifezoids/seedD100-15.htm

You know, it wouldn't be so expensive. Why not just remove the undergate and banana-ize it HyakuBallute style, then it won't be so costly :heh: :heh:

(I mean, if Undegating was simple/cheap, we woud have our MG ver 2.0's in undergate style :heh: )

That's it? That's the review? I understand if it's incomplete, but come on! Where's my Shiranui? All I see is Owashii! Where my Shiranui? Where my DisconnectedRapidArmamentGroupOverlookOperationNet workShiranui?? :heh: :heh:

On a side note, I wonder if anyone would have the gall to panel line this guy. Well, me anyways.....lol :heh:

I'm still waiting, Bandai. I'm still waiting for the MG F90 you guys previewed when the MG F91 was previewed. I am still waiting!!!!

Read my lips, Bandai:
90 = 100

Release the MG F90 with four of it's best packs (Assault, Destroy, VSBR, and Long-Range) NOW. I want it. I have been waiting for it since seeing your F90 sample, If you had absolutely no plans of releasing a MG F90, you should never have displayed a prototype.

Oh, BTW: An HGUC TR-6 WoundWort from the Advance of Zeta series would be another one to want. Anyone here have the May Dengeki Hobby? The Tr-6 is GORGEOUS in lineart...

Master Grade No.100 Countdown
With the 98th (Char's Zaku II ver 2.0) and 99th (Char's Gelgoog ver 2.0) MG kits announced, the "MG No.100 Countdown" campaign is now underway. Sponsored by Gundam Ace, Dengeki Hobby Magazine, and Hobby Japan Magazine, readers can submit their guesses as to what the 100th will be on a postcard that comes with each issue. Bandai will randomly give away 100 gold-plated versions of the 100th MG kit to contestants with the correct MS.

The 100th MG will be announced at the Shizuoka Hobby Show (May 17-20th).

Frm Gunota

It's an RX-78 no more, no less... believe me...

Thankfully at least, the fact that they'll release a Gold Plated version of the kit throws the MG Hyaku-Shiki Ver. 2.0 possibility out the window.

Only two more months before the revelation of the 100th... damn the wait...

I am hoping its a model tha has neverbeen done

lol Now there's some pics for the Shiranui pack, but....

What happened to the Ooishii pack? Where my yummy pack? Is there some kind of lottery randomizing link that shows either pack from time to time? :heh: :heh:

Of course I knew it's the Oowashi pack....:heh:

For Bandai to have a contest to giveaway 100 of those gold plated 100th MG's... there must be some reason other than the number why only 100 lol...

I guess my proposition of the RX-78 incarnations combo pack might be true...but of course I want something else....well, what else could there be...I mean on a commercial and marketing standpoint :heh:

:twitch: The links are there where says "シラヌイアカツキ" or "オオワシアカツキ"
http://www.geocities.jp/lifezoids/seedD100-15B.htm
http://www.geocities.jp/lifezoids/seedD100-15A.htm
:eyespin:

Don't ask why, but I go through a different linking session each time I check on that site, much to my dismay :heh: (My method doesn't show an updated version of that site :mad: ). Especially when that day me and some guys were testing some stuff, meh I suck lol :heh:

Thanks fo the direct links anyways lol:heh:


Help me! :heh:

Strike Gundam + I.W.S.P. or Strike Noir MG
 

Hi,

I am interested in purchasing the Strike Gundam + I.W.S.P. MG released last year but I'm also interested in obtaining the Strike Noir MG. Alas, I can only afford one so my question is, which is the preferred model to get?

Well, I would say go to http://www.dalong.net/ and see both of the kits and decide from there, but ultimately it boils down to which Strike you prefer. If you liked the Stargazer series, Noir is a good choice, with enough weapons to rival the IWSP. Although, if you're a classic Strike fan IWSP would be great, with enough firepower to drain it's built-in batteries real quick :heh:

Although, I wouldn't know. I seem to like everything these days...this is what happens when one collects anime girl figures as if they are part of the food pyramid :heh:

If you don't have it already, get Aile Strike Gundam instead.
Otherwise, get the Noir.