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HGUC Geara Doga

A pic from the latest Bandai Hobby Sales Manual circulating around confirms an HGUC Geara Doga for November at a price of 1,800 yen. Anime snapshots shown indicate the uncolored prototype will be the mass-production green color and it'll come with standard and commander-type heads.

frm gunota

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Sorry, what did you say ? Can't hear you from up here.

Lol. The B-3 never seen large scale production and was only assigned to a number of Ace Pilots, so it cannot be refer to being a lowly Grunt suit.

The HG / HGUC line seems to be going the MG treatment of having optional interchangable heads, which is at least better than the old method of shipping a different head in another kit...

With that aspect comes a price of footing out a wee bit for the entire kit.

I've noticed that the Geara kit does not comes with the alternative design for the Beam Machine Gun. Perhaps Bandai is reserving that for a future release of the alternate coloured Schnyder's Geara.

First look at the coloured MG IJ :-

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:love: Kicking effects WTF! ;)

Now I know what I am going to get after the HG 1/100 Wing Zero (not custom) :D

Chara Hobby 2008
MG MS-06R-2 Shin Matsunaga's Zaku Ver. 2.0 - currently planned
1/100 00 Gundam - November, 2,730 yen
HG Ahead - November, 1,050 yen
HG GN-XIII - October

BB Senshi 00 Gundam - November, 630 yen
SDX Knight Gundam (Retsuden Edition) - December (pre-orders begin Sept. 1)

frm gunota

00 is getting a BB senshi kit so soon? Looking forward to it!

I know that. The point is, Geara Dogas aren't that great.

LOL. Even the BB version has the shield!

I just love the design for it down-to-earth simplicity featuring no over the top weaponaries (huge guns, big swords, etc) but just enough fire powers to get their job done.

They're like Zakus, only sleeker.

And they have those cool grenades on their shields.

MG IJ looks great, much more proportional than its 1/100 counterpart. The kick angle seems awkward though. TBH, Gundams were never meant to pull off the kicks IJ did in Destiny :heh:

Well, I remember Kamille performing the comet kick in Zeta the movie and it was just so natural :] It happens that each time I see a Gundam performing a kick, like Mk-II or IJ, it is so damn well animated... So kinda cool. I am already prepared for the event and I am saving my HG Destiny for the upcoming IJ. Then I can detach the arms like in the series etc. without even touching my precious Destiny MG :D

so we can finally get IJ kicking Destiny's ass literally... awesome!

That brings up a good question. What are the rest of you guys gonna do with your 1/100s if you buy the MG version (i.e. upcoming Infinite Justice should you DO buy it)? Keep yours around, or make 'em the damaged versions like Sir Dearka's gonna do (which is actually a good idea)?

I think i'll give mine away to someone who wants it or just leave it somewhere it can catch dust. Mine is all painted and stuff, but I will be happy to finally have a MG Athrun gundam and hope they make a Aegis/Saviour afterwards, an MG Justice could easily be the next Athrun suit though since it's quite similar frame-wise as IJ. :)

Hello, I've been lurking around here for the past couple of weeks and have finally brought myself to ask a question.

I've been using Tamyia and Testors pants for my models, but I've just been wanting to try the Gundam Markers for Gundam 00 just to have a set and try it out since I recieved my Avalanche Exia about a month ago. The problem is EVERYWHERE I look they are sold out.... Even Ebay. I've just been wondering if anyone here knows of a place that might still have some in stock.

Thanks in advance.

The MG IJ looks great!, it looks like it doesn't comes with a display stand....Well have to buy a action base then....

Back Pack close up :-

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So today I'm thinking of picking up either the MG Shin Musha or the MG Impulse, but I had a question before I start anything. I was wondering if it's easier and better to paint the parts individually or just build the whole thing then paint it. I'm obviously no pro, which is why I'm asking the pros.

... why are you people talking about getting rid of your MG models?

Nobody's getting rid of their MGs. We're talking about HG versions and what one could do with them when one gets a MG version of the same mobile suit.

That would depend on the specific piece and how it is positioned on the completed model.
If you're painting only details, then you can either do it once the model is complete, or before cutting it off the sprue.

Thanks for the advice, but what exactly do you mean by "painting only details"? Isn't detailing the whole point of painting anyway?

Oh, okay then. Still seems kind of dumb to get rid of your High Grades just because the Master Grades are out. Why get rid of something you put time, effort, and money in? Better to mod them or leave them as is instead of getting rid of them.

Pick and choose, though I just got their set:

http://gundamstoreandmore.com/gundammarkers2.html

Yer welcome :D

Yeah, that's why I said that I'll used my HG to reproduce the damaged Destiny when it clashes with a kicking IJ.

Quick noob question! Is clear paint lacquer the same as a paint sealer? If not, can it be used the same way?

How good are Gundam markers? My current living situation doesn't allow painting and such I would like to look into other options.

Thanks

Ok, I know there's Rainbow Ten and then Hobby Link Japan cost slightly more. Are there any sites ever cheaper (not eBay or any similar "auction" sites) than those two with reasonable shipping?

If u know how to use them they r amazing i almost stoped using formal paints.:heh:

http://bandai-hobby.net/plamo/all/kit/56535_k.jpg

•JPN retail 4,500 JPY

•Your chance to own the Zeon's most cutting-edge Mobile Suit! Johnny Ridden's personal Zaku, which utilizes the Ver. 2.0 Zaku frame, joins the MG lineup.
•Features the MS-06R-2's unique leg thruster covers, shoulder spikes, forearm detail, and more.
•Leg thruster covers are removable.
•Power transmission tubes are "slide-molded," allowing them to be mounted straight off the runners.
•An action base compatible joint can be mounted between the legs.
•Accessories include Zaku machine gun, Zaku bazooka, heat hawk, and large-bore giant bazooka.

http://bandai-hobby.net/plamo/all/kit/56892_k.jpg
•JPN retail 10,000 JPY

•A new release of the Strike Freedom in a gleaming special coating!
•Full-body "special coating" version.
•Back wings can be posed to replicate scenes from the series, and each wing is provided with a sliding mechanism for extension or retraction.
•Includes two beam rifles that can be combined to form a long rifle, two beam sabers, and a beam shield.
• Includes a special display stand featuring a wing motif based on the Strike Freedom's wing design, and 1/100 Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne figures.

http://bandai-hobby.net/plamo/all/kit/55746_k.jpg
•JPN retail 1,000 JPY

•The main Gundam 00 unit from the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 joins the HG series.
•Utilizes new polycap technology for enhanced style and super posability while maintaining ideal proportions.
•Shoulder-mounted GN drives are linked to the frame to allow lateral movement along with the backpack.
•Features clear parts in specific areas for the best visual effect.
•Includes two GN sword IIs, and expressive open hand parts.
•GN Sword II can be transformed into sword/rifle form by swapping parts.

http://bandai-hobby.net/plamo/all/kit/55747_k.jpg
•JPN retail 6,000 JPY

•Highly anticipated by fans! A kit of the heavy weapons system GN Arms Type D and a newly rearmed Gundam Dynames.
•The giant cannon on the right side of the GN Arms system GN can be folded away; the missile pod on the left side features a hatch that can slide open.
•Dynames includes a handgun that can be placed in a leg-mounted holster.
•Features an in-scale Lockon Stratos figure that can be placed atop the GN cannon to replicate the dramatic "last shooting" scene from the series.

http://bandai-hobby.net/plamo/all/kit/56775_k.jpg
•JPN retail 1,000 JPY

•Saachez's AEU Enact Custom (Moralia Type), the sword-carrying foe of Gundam Exia, joins the HG series lineup!
•Color-molded plastic replicates the suit's distinctive blue coloring right out of the box.
•Utilizes ABS joints throughout, allowing transformation to flight mode while maintaining accurate proportions in Mobile Suit mode.
•Includes blade rifle, missile pods, defense rod, and plasma sword.

that HG OO looks really delicious but I'll wait for the 1/100 for sure

oh crap, looks like the 1/100 is gonna be pricey with that light effect :(