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@Jaustin89

Sorry for the late reply,  but I hope these help:

@kajnrig: Bandai's version was not a full saber version. Iirc there were two third party makers that made full saber versions.

One was Mo Show and the other I couldnt find. 

Wow 150 for the qant is a great price! Yea i think the main reason why i didnt do the mod was even if I picked up a 2nd qant and reverse/flip the arm for the shield (and used both left shoulders for symmetry), the metal semi-circular base under the backpack was asymmetrical. 

Now if i had one of those fancy metal 3d printers then I would've probably attempted it... XD

Edit: I guess when I get home I'll see if i can dig it up.

@Jaustin89 I would but mine is already buried... lol. I did look at it extensively (I have access to a 3d printer, cad software, etc.). Iirc it would take an entire rework of the blue plastic housing that the metal arm is connected to and i think it was reinforced by quarter semi metal ring that the base of the metal arm was casted/molded into. It might've been nailed/rivited in as well... lol.

So to combine the two would require cutting the blue painted plastic backpack bracket, finding enough room to accommodate the 2nd metal arm. If both metal arms have a semi-circular shape to contour to the qant's backpack (the qant has that gn particle container through its chest and sticks out the back).

Or just better off redesigning one from scratch and have it 3d printed.

Unless you plan to use the qant's left shoulder for the exia r4. Then this would/might be the opposite.

Received notification from amazonjp that the release of the MB Astray RF Alt Ver is delayed and expect early May. I'm guessing due to delays with manufacturing/distribution from China.

4 minutes ago, F360 said:

yeah.. ...true, they been doing it more often now,........ 

Bluefin stated on their ig/twitter that they will have a 'big' announcement to make this year 2020 (it was on a response on one of the mb snow white wing posts). Which made everyone believe/assume it was regarding pbandai stuff.

7 minutes ago, borgified said:

It's actually Toy Fair this weekend. Somehow I get these mixed up @crackpot.  

Is the SDCC couple of months earlier than the NYCC (in June/July)?

 

Yuppers re: sdcc

1 hour ago, borgified said:

Since we all know that NYCC is this weekend (or next), are we hoping to see any new stuff from the large 1/6th companies and some of the 3rd party versions as well? 

Really? I'm in NYC and wasn't aware it was this week... XD. *ends joking sarcasm* 

1 hour ago, crackpot said:

Comic con? NY normally has it Sept/Oct.

So far it's been getting earlier and earlier every year in Oct. Usually the first or 2nd weekend (thurs-sun).

3 hours ago, Jaustin89 said:

I've never been a fan of the Quanta design but that's just 'cause it looks horribly un-balanced; I'll probably get one of these and a Quanta in the hope of rigging up a mostly symmetrical Quanta with both shoulder attachments.

If it works it seems like it should look like an actual upgrade of the 00 Raiser.

Yea I thought about that too sometime ago with buying a second mb qant, modifying it heavily and its a no go. 

1 hour ago, crackpot said:

Not gonna work. The shoulder armaments are attached to the backpack. There's not enough space for 2 backpacks even. 

Exactly. To modify one backpack to fit two shields would require some major cutting, restructuring and support for the 2nd shield/armament. 

EDIT:

I'll just hope and wait for bandai to eventually release the extra armament version... lol

10 minutes ago, FattyMoBookyButt said:

Thanks for posting @eXis10z and @anime52k8.

This looks interesting, it's a teaser for a follow-up release, right?

Bandai has already shown the mb dynames at another event. Iirc it was a repair ver. 

It looks nice, but going to pass since mb astray red alt ver is out in another month. Wouldn't be surprised if this mb exia will be available in the US via bluefin sometime down the line. 

5 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Photoshopped. 

 

 

 

 

 

Now he needs to get around to photoshopping another 11 more like how his MB strike has 13 Catlevwches LOL 

12 minutes ago, Grey728 said:

Wait.. does it come with two bazookas or do you own two of these behemoths?!

It comes with one. He prob owns two or more, lol.

11 minutes ago, lechuck said:

You could also maybe try Gentei Kits, but I can't really give any feedback as I have yet to try them.

That was the other site I was thinking of but it wasn't coming to me. XD

Could also try these at a later time (they might not have it listed yet) gundamplanet, usagundam, newtypehq

1 hour ago, JakCrow said:

I received the Metal Kingdom Aile Strike today. Other than some of the TAMPO markings being a bit lighter than the original's and even having a couple markings the original doesn't have, it is damn near identical and appears to have the same level of detail and quality as the original. There may be some minor differences in paint finish but just different, not worse. The die cast metal seems to have a shinier appearance than the original's but it also isn't a bad thing. Early product photos don't do it justice and if you didn't have it next to the Bandai figure, you'd probably never know it was a KO

you're welcome... XD

6 hours ago, slaginpit said:

Here is one that was shipped later and has had the same tracking 

 

Spoiler

 

 

I think I am going to ask for refunds. I did ask for a refund on the Zeta Bumblebee and have not had a response for 3 days. 

 

My MN White Dragon was shipped Priority Mail International Parcels out from ShowZStore on the 20th before flights from china were being closed off (I think it was the 22nd), and I still got my item. I think the MN WD was just sitting at port stateside because the US was backed up and their union workers had the hibbie jibbees (aside from them being soooo slow already). Maybe your item is at a holding at some port just awaiting for clearance?

EDIT:

Even looking at it now, my shipment started on the 20th but didn't processed out of china until the 21st. USPS gave me a bunch of crap about it being out for delivery the 6th (after it was cleared through ISC the 5th), but failed with no updates, later on the 11th stating it was undeliverable due to an incomplete address and then undeliverable yesterday which caused me to go down there in person to pick it up.
https://tools.usps.com/go/TrackConfirmAction?tLabels=CP395895163CN#

5 hours ago, Mommar said:

I can't really find anyplace selling this except for Nippon-Yasan, and given they're three weeks out shipping other things I've ordered they're of my list of places I'll order from anymore.

You can try sidesevenexport.com, but it's a one manned show and requires payment upfront. Im sure the other sites as well.  Sorry just too lazy to look them up atm. XD

51 minutes ago, Mommar said:

When did HLJ's shipping prices go Nippon-Yasan levels of Extortion?  EMS for the Fazz is $50.  FedEx is $100.

Maybe something is up with hlj's automatic shipping calculator.  I recall the topic being brought up when shipping qoutes were given for the Metal Structure Nu Gundam were actually in error back in Dec. 

I got my MotorNuclear White Dragon (phoenix) today from ShowZStore, finally. Was scheduled to arrive the 6th but usps posted no updates, then yesterday the 12th they posted that there was an incomplete address error. And then today they stated the item was undeliverable at 8:14am and to reschedule a redelivery (but did not provide the rescheduling link) or pick it up in person. I checked the security cams and noone attempted to deliver anything within the 20 min time frame around 8:15am. I had to go down to the post office to pick it up in person, and wait for the clerk to search for it for 30 mins. The outer brown box was wrapped in a black plastic bag with ShowZStore's packing taped and the affixed shipping label was 'typed' (not handwritten) on the broadside of the box. The shipping label looked like it had seen a fair amount of water, but was still completely legible... so I'm not sure what USPS' reasoning for an incomplete address. The outer box looked like it got tossed around with other boxes (and maybe kicked, lol), but the item's package remained well intact. The only damage I could see was one or two dented/bent points/tips. Otherwise it's a great item!

The base is even mold with two colors, black and a clear smoke gray.

5 hours ago, slaginpit said:

So all my ShowZ crap is now in limbo thanks to the &@(@tards at that biolab. 

I asked ShowZ if they needed masks I could send them. Just for them...And I know its bad and I felt bad for asking but i asked if they will be giving refunds, I have at least 750 dollars of product not sent to me yet. 

I sold a lot of my collection to get this stuff. 

Doesnt the site owner live in HK,  I have a friend there and she told me and videod shelves are empty man 

The Motar Nuclear White Dragon which is still on its way (thanks usps >.> and isc) was mailed out from Shanghai. Even if the site owner has a shop in HK, I'm guessing their main wearhouse might be in/around/near Shanghai?

Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.

That looks nice! Also expecting a clear ver at some point. 

9 hours ago, Bobby said:

Ohhhhhhh maaaaannnnn, me jelly

Yea my friend asked me if i wanted his 2nd order and I couldn't pass up since i missed the po windows with all the other sites.

9 hours ago, sumyumgoy said:

That's gonna be a fun one to open, congrats!

Tyty!

I usually don't post, but muahahhaahhaa

Friend helped me get an order through bluefin. FYI $6 shipping... XD. I wouldnt have mind paying extra for a packed/padded out box. So far only a small hole on the top. 

4 minutes ago, carlsylar said:

So I put all I can put, not cool at all T.T

Also I heard that launcher pack comes first and there’s a high possibility that it will combine strike to sell, like a package

Geezzz.. how many is that? I lost count after 12, it looks incredibly busy to keep count! XD