2013-08-08, 16:40 | Link #30481 | |
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@Suiton They don't drop, because they make profit like crazy. Think about it, 500,000 units sold @50USD. That's a decent chunk of change. |
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2013-08-08, 16:47 | Link #30482 |
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One of the things that I've been struck by with this kit is just how good Bandai's techniques are. Revell's recent Bismarck in 1:350 or the Dragon kits do not boast the kind of fit that I am getting out of the box with this thing.
It'll take 3D printers to beat Bandai at this rate. Frankly, they can justify their prices on the MG stuff. I had to pay 100 dollar-ish for those hulking battleship model kits...
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2013-08-08, 16:49 | Link #30483 | |
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I'd love to have 3d printer to make parts for gundams. You could make crazy aftermarket gear for your suits. 1-3,000USD for a printer is still too much though. |
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2013-08-08, 16:53 | Link #30484 |
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I was thinking that too. You can save a huge amount of time by having polystyrene parts being printed such printers. Just a general outline would do since detailing is not an issue. You'd get much stronger parts out of it too.
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2013-08-08, 16:55 | Link #30485 | |
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I really don't think you should question the business model of a toy company that has been in business for ages. I also just finished my RG GP01. Well, what can I say... I still don't like Real Grades :P It looks great but it's still pretty flimsy. Syd from HLJ says this is his favorite kit ever. I really don't see why. |
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2013-08-08, 16:56 | Link #30486 | |
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2013-08-08, 17:45 | Link #30488 | |
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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They require alot more patience and effort to make "right". Bandai is more "out of the box" ready which means being much better quality. But then I find the Japanese stuff to be really well made regardless, however I do think injection kits that require glue should be as they are and require the effort needed to make them great. If they were at the same level as the gunpla then they would be pretty boring to make really
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2013-08-08, 17:57 | Link #30489 | |
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a. he would get fired or not paid as much..or at least not host HLJ TV anymore b. HLJ would look bad It's all about the professional sales tactics.
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2013-08-08, 23:18 | Link #30492 | |
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SD's for the kids and SD fans (come on, those things are cute), HGs for the more budgeted/casual/younger collectors/fans (and providing huge selections which surpasses all of the other lines as well as being cheaper to produce), MGs for the more serious modelers and fans, and PG rounding it all up at the very peak for the most hardcore/final kit (and the ultimate model to display in your room) Cutting HGs would be one of the worst mistakes they could ever make, PERIOD Bootlegs have their uses, particularly for chopping up and modding >:3 |
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2013-08-09, 09:58 | Link #30497 | |
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I feel like 70% certain that Bandai will do some in like 2014...like a gut feeling I had similar to MG 00 Qan[t] where people told me no way and that it'd take at least like 5 years or something..LOL
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2013-08-09, 18:33 | Link #30498 |
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oohh, Here it is folks! the HGUC I have been waiting all year for. The HGUC Zogok Unicorn Colors.
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2013-08-09, 20:57 | Link #30499 |
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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The new announcement for the new Metal Build
http://tamashii.jp/tamashii/images/b...lbuild_new.jpg Judging from the Director (Shigeta Satoshi), it's likely from SEED/Destiny. He was the one doing base design for MB Freedom and the animation director of SEED. |
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gundam, gunpla, model kit, toy |
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