It seems like the red rick dias, the only ms which both Amuro and Char have both piloted, is getting revived, but it's p-bandai...

Wonder if covid-19 influences this decision, but $@#$@$@$@@!@!

Sorry for the rant :D

Well, since this thread is for Gundam Model Kits, I wanna share this incredible new work from my local pro-modellers, stepping away from Bandai products a little bit.

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HG 1/144 Gundam Hajiroboshi

HGUC 1/144 NRX-055 Baund-Doc

HGBD:R 1/144 Gundam Anima Rize

HGBD:R 1/144 Aun Rize Armor

HGBD:R 1/144 Tertium Arms

Yep definitely a fun lineup. I'm most excited for Baund Doc coz it just looks so different from kits that we already had.

the heck is up with Anima Rize? is it Bandai's answer to TakaraTomy's Tomica Kizuna Gattai Earth Granner? :heh:

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Let the craziness of Crossbone enemy mechs begins!!!

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that is technically the first Jupiter Empire MS to get a kit.

I see Baron Ashura tried copying the Big Bang Punch. :heh:

Yep, the colors & two-face aesthetics are too Baron Ashura to be coincidental. Someone in the Jupiter Empire watched too much Mazinger :heh:

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I don't feel sorry for a lot of villains, but that one, I do.

- Tak

New Master Grade Ver Ka announcement inbound:
https://nextphase.bandai-hobby.net/gunpla.html
What do guys think it will be?

From most likely to least likely:
Full Armor ZZ Gundam?
Xi Gundam?
Gundam GP series?
Ground Gundam?
Nightingale?
Wing Zero Custom EW?
Shining/God Gundam?

......or it can be MG G-Self based on the past poll.

HG Geminass 01 looks like a fun & great kit. And it's taller than the standard HGAC kits. Too bad that the whole G-Unit line will be P-Bandai.

This is the out-of-box snap-fit review....
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...and this is what it looks like after you panel-lined, detail-painted & put some decals on it.....
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Looks really good.

Eeh, colorful box P-Bandai? Since when they did this?

They did it last year with the MG F90. Seems that they're going for colored boxes now if the kit is a completely new design, instead of the monochrome as previously.

Let's see if they continue that supposed "colored-box P-Bandai for new original design"-trend with the RE/100 Shokew.

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Ah, found it!

https://gramho.com/media/2312984427692465710

Ah right I remember that. Pretty weird since the expansion is monochrome

Speaking of Shokew, it's time for the review!

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Robot Damashii Perfect Gundam from Plamo Kyoshiro, the first "Build Gundam" before Gunpla Builders Beginning G & Gundam Build Fighters.

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Those emotive eyes on the Gundam looks cute :p.

https://i.imgur.com/VXXmMAH_d.webp?m...idelity=medium
Let's see how many PBandai Variants they can squeeze out of this

Wing Gundam EW Ver KA
Pearl/Titanium coating
Leleouch Colors
Vingt Variant
Snow White Prelude
Snow White(?)

I won't be surprised if the Shield and the Zwergs will be separate add-on.
Edit:
It seems that the other EW PBandai kits are getting re-issues because of this
https://nextphase.bandai-hobby.net/i...le_600x341.jpg


The only part that got me scratching my head are the C-clip elbows. Looks good nonetheless.

Maybe it's my fault for having zero expectation. Bandai actually deliver by giving me yet another Wing Zero kit :heh:.

An overlooked but actually rather impressive kit announcement by Bandai today: their new Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam -

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Despite the fact that it has fewer parts than a standard HG, the new EG has articulation that actually matches most HG's, has superior parts and color separation which means straight builders can get a great-looking kit out of the box, and it doesn't require nippers to cut out of the runners. All for the low, low price of 770 yen. It's actually kind of scary how it's actually superior to a lot of more expensive High Grades.

is the part really that superior? I see single bend elbow and limited thigh movement. I mean is clearly Bandai peak of manufacturing efficiency. creating the best result as the cheapest and as easy as you can get. this clearly will sell like candy.

I'll be waiting for reviews on the EG. But hey, cheaper-but-good grade is always fun coz that allows for more variety of mechs to be made into kits.

Meanwhile, on the opposite of cheap, we have this luxury thing that packs so much extra:
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I bet that will be sold out within seconds like the previous MB Freedom.

I love that MB, absolutely beautiful, i'm still waiting on my PG Sinanju but i might be tempted here.

I do want another MB to keep my MB Destiny company

Unless I miss something, I don't think PG Sinanju will come out real soon if that's your only hangup. So, if you want MB Hana, might as well go for it. If you regret it afterwards, you can always sell it for a higher after-market price :p.

Or maybe you're still waiting for MB Legend or MB I-Justice to pose with the Destiny? ;)

Ohh i know i won't see a PG singanju for some time or ever but i don't really have a budget for all this.
While saving is something i can do, tbh i'm not sure spending hundreds of £ on just a couple of models is ideal, i still think buying the MB destiny was a bad idea despite how much i love it:p
However saying i tend to be weak to certain things i just really really want and sadly that MB Gold Frame i really really want.

Here's a review of Metal RD Lupus Rex. A real beauty:
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Saturnix review is here!
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Waitaminute........ these colors reminds me of something.....

Planet Armor 1 to 6.....(dark-blue, green, light-blue, red, white, orange)............

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.......Oh! I remember now! It's freakin' Ronin Warriors!

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/86/4c...5f3da296b1.jpg

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MG Kyrios review is here ;):

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Ronin Warriors...I thought I was the only one who remember this show :D

I still remember it. I wished more people talked about this classic anime.

The color similarties between the Planet Armors (1-6) & the Samurai Armors are too deliberate to be just a coincidence. It must be a direct reference.

And speaking of reference, let's take a look at Planet Armor 7 & 8 (Uranus & Neptune's) colors:

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Yep, it's too good to be a coincidence.

Kamiki Burning seems to be a Ronin Warrior reference too.

Fuckin' yeah! Bullets are going to fly!

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Love that sweet Okawara design.

I SAW

I CAME

I NUT

:love:

hmm...I want Shenlong tho :D

Having said that, given the huge popularity of heavyarm, I doubt I will see it in any store-->it will get sold out everywhere instantly

The only gundam who didn't get captured or destroyed...no matter how you spin it, firepower is still the key :D

have to say that Trowa (prior to his amnesia) is the most capable of the 5 Wing boys and he is the true one man army, because he rarely screw up his mission

btw, The upcoming wing zero ver. ka will include shield based on the small description below the pic

https://www.gundamkitscollection.com...ystem.html?m=1

Love this, will actaully pre-order this.