This isn't a SEED show, they wont go that route. Too many fans of other series will react negatively to such a stupid move.

That is true, but I guess lead suits could get special treatment in the High Grade line to take them up to modern standard. For the show, I hope we will see a original design for the second lead

In the very first preview of GBF, they already featured the Beargguy which is a bonafide representation from Gunpla Builders Beginning. Not to mention the Beargguy III in the promotional material for GBF. It is AGE that got no mention or featured at all (so far). I wonder why :rolleyes:.

Maybe no mention because it's still new and because they want to keep the remaining MG releases to be relevant and exclusive to the AGE line?

Build Freedom is kinda plausible if you ask me, seeing as it has the initials 'BF' and practically; Iori is a SEED fan. I mean, look at his personal shelf. It'll be a variant of the freedom, but it'll be different from the original. Just look at how different the Build Strike is from the original GAT-X105.

Honestly I think they're going to upgrade the Build Strike as time goes on, and some of its later elements are already reminiscent of the Freedom, especially the wings--remember how some people noted how it looked a lot like the Freedom Gundam when it was first revealed in that promotional poster?

Exactly! The build booster already give the build strike the same capabilities as the freedom. No need to use an actual freedom then.
Heck, the only showing the freedom had was being sliced in 2 by a dijeh.

Meh. You know they'll do it...or at least the Build Strike Freedom.

I doubt that. They probably do a kitbash, to encourage customising and kitbashing our kits (Which is the idea behind the show)

I dont suppose anyone's gotten word of a 3rd party Caletvwlch sword? Scouring through google search only gets me a 1/100 with no release date(unless in totally blind) =(

I believe its release is this month. Mid-October to be specific.

OR they're gonne end up like The-O (get released a few years later lol)

I support this view

His mom also stated that the Build Strike's build reminded her of the father's kit/kits, I highly doubt that they abandon it for a new kit at some point, rather like Rising Dragon said they will probably just keep upgrading it, which I like. This way they can either do pure upgrades along the way/eventually or Strike pack changes

Perhaps even some color changes as kits can be repainted (I would love this)

Since the kits get damaged through fights, Im actually hoping the build strike gets completely trashed mid series and he scratch builds something entirely original

Im sure it would. It would sell heaps lol.
I wonder if the successor of Build Strike be a modified Freedom, or a modified and further improved Strike....

I actually like Build Strike's design(except for its shield).:)

Honestly, i can see them giving him another backpack and weapon loadout, something similar to Sword striker, etc.

I do think the Build Strike is going to be his main mecha throughout the series though, as someone mentioned above, it's to promote kit bashes.

Just check out the Beginning gundam for example, there is lots of things to work with on the Build Strike.

Today I received my first package from Nippon-Yasan.com. Got me red Legilis from there for a pretty good price. They have limited kits and regular ones, and also stuff like video games in their sortiment. If you're looking for exclusive stuff, they are a good alternative. Shipping was rather quick as well :)

How do they compare to Gentei Kits? Also, is Nippon-Yasan based in Japan, China, Hong Kong, or like South Korea?

I still have to receive my order from Genteikits so I can't compare. But I used a cheap shipping method and still got a tracking number. Also, they have a bigger sortiment than Genteikits. Shipping came from japan, though I have heard they are registered in france.

Let us know how they compare when you get the packages!

Is anyone getting the RG 1/144 Destiny Gundam Heine Westenfluss Ver?

I will, when I get a good deal (just like the other exclusive items that I bought). As much as I like Heine’s color, it’s not worth the double-price of the normal version. Also, I already have the elegant MG Destiny Heine, so I’m not in a hurry either.

I was thinking about getting the RG and another set of Wings of Light. =)

Have fun spending your money. I’m grateful for royal buyers like you who keep Bandai’s business going so that the company can make more kits that I like. Please, keep buying whatever they throw at you.

:confused:

1. I don't live in Europe.
2. I am not related to any queens or kings from European, Asian, or Arabic heritages.

How am I a royal again?

Seriously? You don't get it? Wow. :twitch:

By "royal buyer" I didn't mean it as "royal" literally, but "someone who spend his/her money royally to buy whatever he wants", just like you :cool:.

HG DX looking so-so as expected

At the very least though, we now have the 3 main leads in HG so we can now at least have some hopes for MGs later; even though the chances are still a little low.

While it is great that the HG lines are introducing the lead mechs of other series like Wing, DX, Victory and the upcoming F91, I think this "All Gundam Project" is simplifying the HGUC designs, just so it becomes kitbash friendly. I bet the backpack slot is also done in a way that will allow those silly backpacks to be attached just as how the hands are all similar so that the equipping of weapons is standardized. Imagine a Victory Gundam with hands the same size as DX.

"Why have the Satellite weapon when you can place a BUILD BOOSTER in it?"... Well Bandai, how about, no?

Looking at the hands for example again, they only provide that awkward looking hand set, when kits like HGUC Sinanju gives you open palms, proper closed fists and trigger hands. And the details aren't outstanding in comparison to modern HGUCs like the recently released Unicorn and MSV-series.

The only good thing is the reduced polycaps the new kits have.

Oh well, maybe it's because I'm only into the 1/144 line which is why I'm slightly annoyed that Bandai has decided to take this route with its HG series. They're definitely the master of milking, by releasing highly-desired Gundams, even if the plastic kit itself is subpar if you look carefully.

Take it for you want.
Bandai just doing what is profitable for them. At the very least, be happy that as a HG fan, you're getting kits that has never gotten a proper 1/144 HG.

As a MG and RG fan, I'm hopeful since the 3 main leads in Gundam X now out in HG, the next step we can hope for are the MGs.

What would be interesting is if Bandai did an All Gundam Project for the MG line to release stuff that haven't gotten released like Justice, Savior, and Blast Impulse (as well as the 3 leads in X) as well as Exia R2 and maybe even like an Origins Ver. for the RX-78-2.

I think Bandai is doing the All Gundam Project for HGs this way to pump out the kits quickly as well as making them compatible for kit bashing in honor of Build Fighters.

Oh please, don't say like Bandai is doing me a favour by making these lead chars. I'm a paying customer who'll even buy their grunt units, which by the way, has better treatment, at least their V-fin gem isn't a sticker. The only way they can truly satisfy me and make me eternally grateful to the plastic gods is Woundwort, Deepstriker, Turn A and Devil Gundam.

Regarding MG All Gundam Project, I'm sure Bandai already have the prototypes for most lead Gundams, or at least ways to reverse engineer their own figure lines. But unlike the HGs, I doubt they'll be pushing for kitbashing concept or kits linearity.

And your last statement is exactly what I fear. These are highly anticipated lead Gundams. Fans would definitely appreciate if more details was placed into it. Go create Gundam Fighter original designs if they wanna make standardized kits.

But in the end, no matter what Bandai produces, chances are, I'm still going to be a sucker and buy them. And keep complaining, and then buy the next release. Case in point, the RG Strike Freedom with its huge ass rifles. Speaking of huge ass, let me digress and say, I'm sad that I missed the pre-order period for Robot Damashii Hi-Nu Gundam (For HLJ/Hobby Search at least, which is the best online retailer for me, so here's hoping for cancelled pre-orders/available stock).

Gah where can you even get that MG these days? I really want one at a decent price

Last resort for is getting the RG exclusive





Random Rant/Complaint: Went to my local hobbystore today.....and they had the largest quantity of Gunpla I have ever seen stocked at that store.......

Wanted the MG Freedom, Blitz, HG Wing, Gerbera Tetra, Shin Matsunaga Zaku, RG GP-01 FB.......

They even had a 1/60 oldschool Zeta, which surprised me

They even had Valvrave and Evangelion kits stocked..........

Worst part was I had no money to spend atm......life hurts

Take a look at some of the more recent MGs for example.

Wing EW (Series)
- similar frame for Sandrock EW, Heavyarms EW, Deathscythe EW, Deathscythe Hell EW, and Shenlong EW
- bound to get Nataku, Sandrock Custom, Heavyarms Custom, and a new Wing EW and Wing Zero Custom that uses this current frame
- Tallgeese EW comes out and then Tallgeese II is an online exclusive and most of it is the same parts

Gundam Seed (Series)
- MG Aile Strike RM Ver. and then soon MG Strike Rouge Ootori
- Ootori pack was a rushed job (stickers on the pack)

Take a look at the parts tree too (courtesy of Dalong)
Strike Rouge Ootori
http://www.dalong.net/review/mg/m173/p/m173_r01.jpg
Aile Strike RM Ver.
http://www.dalong.net/review/mg/m169/p/m169_r01.jpg

Gundam AGE
- same kits, minor changes, color variations

Age-1 Normal --> Age-1 Sparrow --> Age-1 Titus --> Age-1 Normal Unit 2 (color variation online exclusive)
Age-2 Normal --> Age-2 Darkhound --> Age-2 Double Bullet (rushed out for Memory of Eden) --> Age-2 Normal SP Ver. (color variation online exclusive with Memory of Eden slapped on the box)

And now we have the Age-3 line missing, Age-1 Flat missing, Age-1 Full Gransa Missing, Age-1 Swordia missing, Age-FX and FX Burst missing. Where are they? All probably in the planning stages for 2014 to come out month after month or with a month in between.

Bandai's plan these days seems to be maximize profits by planning multiple kits at the same time (i.e. lots of similarities) and throwing the ones they know people would pay whatever as online exclusives.

If we see a Gundam X line of MGs from Bandai, it won't be any different. We're most likely going to get it as the X and the Double X with the G-Falcon and X Divider as online exclusives. Fans of Gundam X will be mad, but they're gonna want those to complete the collection.

I think that's probably one of the most annoying things that all of us pretty much are concerned about; especially if it's a kit that is available in limited quantity.

Like right now, I'm trying to find another set of the Wings of Light RG online exclusive as well as the RG Destiny Heine Westenfluss. I'm hoping that the MG line from Seed and Seed Destiny in the near future yields:

Just curious, you're not from Singapore right? Cause there's a hobby shop that recently stocked the exact same items as you listed.

My own sad Gunpla shopping experience was going to the local hobby shop and got HGUC Gerbera, Doven Wolf, Unicorn FA, Banshee Norn and Wing for 20% discount. Got home feeling happy and I checked their Facebook page and they were going to have 40% discount in commemoration of their 12th Anniversary exactly the next day. FML.

:heh:
If the owners were nice, they would've given you a discount or at least held those stuff for you in the back, and then let you come in the next day at 40% off.

Maybe you could go back to the shop and see if they are willing to at least give you a difference via store credit?

A gift to the MOST appreciated person in the whole gunpla community, suiton...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...00858021_n.jpg

O_O no fucking way, speak of the devil

Wow Bandai has done it again, they really do plan on taking all our money

for Jan 2014 release :)