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5 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

The 1/72 YF-19 Battroid's details looks good I might say.

Yeah... not feeling it, Battroid looks "stiff", there is no flair to it. The front feet are not right, the YF-19 has never had such strong incline towards the shin/ankle area.

The Plamax kits will probably also kill this in the articulation department. I don't know, this all feels a bit too late from Hasegawa.

On 4/1/2024 at 10:32 PM, Big s said:

I’m still waiting to see how much movement the knees and feet get, but I’m hopeful after seeing the shoulder and torso movement.

I love the articulation Max Factory is giving to this kit so far, the one I'd like confirmation on is if it can pivot it shoulders forward for natural two hand Gunpod holding, because I hope we finally get to do this:

On 3/30/2024 at 4:57 AM, no3Ljm said:

From Hobby Japan Web (Web Translated):
Comparison of HI-METAL R version (right) and VF HI-METAL version (left): HI-METAL R's head appears shorter because its proportions are more faithful to the anime setting. The concept of HI-METAL R is to have the same sculpting as the anime setting and to be both variable and movable.

Looking at the rear view (below), the HI-METAL R version has larger main wings. In its fighter form, it is almost the same size as the VF HI-METAL version!

I may be alone on this, but the legs on the HMR look worse compared to the previous version. It lacks the right contours, curvature and tapering towards the feet, making it look very "puffy" – the front part of the feet are barely visible and unsightly angular cutout along the inner legs is not helping it either.

Also the arm proportions don't look right at all, they are reaching down to the lower legs!? Makes the HMR VF-19 look clumsy.

Clearer images of MPG Super Ginrai and MP Ginrai have surfaced.

Thoughts... So my previous assumption about the arms is obsolete, them sticking far up seems to be by Takara's design/engineering, Not great but I can live with it, as alt-mode is always secondary to me. Articulation for Super Ginrai seems weaker compared to core Ginrai and I wish Takara had come up with a solution to have the rear trailer wheels recess along the the feet instead of leaving it jutting out unsightly like that and breaking sculpt cohesiveness.

On 4/1/2024 at 12:23 AM, David Hingtgen said:

Considering how many variations we've seen in the past couple years of how to fold up Magnus' arms into the top of a trailer, there's zero excuse for PM Prime's arms to be like that.  It's GOT to be a mistransformation, otherwise Takara has somehow lost a ridiculous amount of engineering talent and skill recently.   Making PM Prime's arms flush with the front of the trailer should be child's play compared to what we've seen both Takara and 3P companies do with Magnus' arms.   

On 4/1/2024 at 8:57 AM, Scyla said:

Well, the first 6 six releases in the MPG line felt like someones first Transformer (engineering wise) so I don’t have a hard time believing that this is not mistransformed. 
 

However, I hope this is not the case. I guess we will find out on 04/10 when the toy is officially revealed.

I wonder what the connection between MP-60 Ginrai and MPG-09 Super Ginrai is.

I could be wrong, but from the tiny image it seems like the cab is not fully coupled to the trailer and maybe arms sticking so far up is a way to put in in stationary mode or something like that.

MPG-09 Super Ginrai
https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/29/mpg09-super-ginrai-first-look-507639

So Takara has essentially done a Missing Link but in reverse (anime version gets the trailer this time) and spread it across their two premium lines.

7 minutes ago, Black Valkyrie said:

 

😁  So the rumors were true ; 

https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/28/transformers-masterpiece-mp-60-ginrai-possible-first-look-507370

 

Awesome! It's only a blurry image, but it already looks miles ahead from third party options and Takara seems to be putting on their A-game for articulation. Hopefully robot and truck will be similat in size to MP-44.

Also I just noticed that Ginrai is an entry for MP not MPG as previously speculated.

41 minutes ago, Black Valkyrie said:

 

I'll certainly watch this, but to be honest the whole Zeon view point certainly dampens my excitement.

I just can't bring up enough sympathy for that side to care, it's also why 0080 doesn't rank so high with me.

One of the reasons I've always enjoyed anime – is when they take established stuff and go 180 degrees wild with it.

After all these years it still bugs me when seeing Cyclops as the only team member being introduced without his proper outfit. 😄

GFFMC Wing Gundam Snow White Prelude is getting a special lottery sale. Bids open from 18 to 26 March, ships in May.
https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2273438/
https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14887/?wovn=en

On 3/6/2024 at 4:30 AM, Swoosh said:

Would love to post there but "Strike a pose" is supposed to be for Macross Toys. 😉

There is one for this section of the forums too. 🙂

14 hours ago, Falcon said:

What's updated in the sculpt I wonder?

It's using the body that was first introduced with the Astray Red Dragonics – new waist, leg, foot and shoulder pauldron. This results in better articulation – more ab-crunch, drop-down hips, deeper knee bend and greater foot movement.

Here is a comparison that I borrowed from Hacchaka that has the old and updated body next to each other.

MB Astray Blue Frame with updated sculpt – it's a Tamashii club exclusive release.
https://www.taghobby.com/archives/769820

On 2/16/2024 at 7:44 AM, Swoosh said:

Love this Riobot Shin Getter Dragon!!! 

Super Poseable!!!!

Yeah, I have this one too and it is great piece with thoughtful engineering for superb articulation. Looking forward to pairing this up with the Shin Getter 1 reissue in a couple of months.

Great posing by the way, you should post some of those in the "Strike a pose" thread for others to see.

One question, are you able to move the metal ring the shoulder covers are attached to on yours? My understanding is that the ring can be rotated forward/backward for repositioning of the shoulder covers, but it's very stiff on mine and I'm too scared to force it.

Isn't that just the target date for second batch of MB Kämpfer?

Wotafa is on it!

How it should be – Cyclops leads the gang!

Please get rid of the moustache!

I'm curious to know what the Japanese take is on these films.

Do they feel like their pride and honour has been insulted by Hollywood or is it more like SOC Mecha-Kong when?

Also, Gamera when?

8 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Now do the rest of sound force.

Right after they have released VF-19S/F.

5 hours ago, Big s said:

Looks like it has really great articulation 

^This! 

This thing looks chonky?

The PLAMAX rendition of Battroid mode is as close to line art we have ever come in capturing that utilitarian compactness – something the VF-1 once stood for. Things like a narrow gap between chest and backplate, smaller V-shape chest, heats shield that is not sitting flush with the chest or a head tucked in between collars/shoulder plates all contribute to this and make this model kit refreshing/pleasing to the eye.

It's unfortunate that modern toys started bloating the VF-1 and loosing all of these finer points in the design, which in turn has lead to an obscured general perception of what a VF-1 Battroid should look like.

With all these MRD announcements I'm thirsting for some new MB or GFFMC right about now.

Any possible Tamashii target dates one can look forward to?

8 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Regal Theaters Ghost Trap Popcorn Bucket.  Much better than the Dune one.

Now all they need to do is give the popcorn a green type of caramel dressing to simulate slime and this snack will be perfection!