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4 hours ago, Mommar said:

This might be the fifth time.  Chuck was also shown.

6th+ because theyre looking to re-release Hayates, and '+' because maybe others (re-release mirage)? Idk lol... 

I really hope Bandai improves their QC (I know their production lines out of China are probably taking a hit as they're still doing Covid Lockdowns/Quarantines) and it doesn't plague the YF-19 re-release and the YF-21.

I saw pics posted on FB that they're making the VF-0D version too.

FB VF-0D Pics: https://www.facebook.com/groups/357754304585336/?multi_permalinks=1791470014547084&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen

2 minutes ago, twich said:

Are these new pictures from some recent event?

Twich

Yea Tamashi Nations 2022 which is starting/started this week/weekend. 11/18

Check the 'What's next for Bandai' thread.

10 minutes ago, seti88 said:

hmm does the fuselage look thicker in the latest photo or is it a camera angle thing?

Did they change anything since kawamori-san has some comments the last time?

color-wise I won’t comment, hope it isn’t a type of a plastic change...

It definitely looks thicker/wider especially around the center body where it starts. The pics from years ago look narrower. But all of this could just be the lighting and angle which I really doubt. I guess we should be trying to look for clear indications if they're actually two different prototypes are the same one from years ago. So far most of the markings look about the same.

7 hours ago, kajnrig said:

I forget what the Extreme feature of this kit is again. I recall the majority of the advertised features being a variety of plate coatings as well as some runners molded in different formulations of "gold." Is there lighting and/or metal parts?

12 minutes ago, Big s said:

The extreme feature is the gold frame in its multi colored goldness. That and its supposed golden articulation with the golden frame.

I really wasn’t excited to be honest, but gundams themselves aren’t that exciting to me very often. I also wasn’t a seed fan, but I could see someone who is a fan loving it.

Also... a open hatch-ish feature to reveal all the glorious gold, lol. I missed the POs -_-. It's a reg release so I figured I could wait. 

@anubis20 @no3Ljm: there's also metal parts for the MG Kyrios, Dynames, Virtue from 00. Also metal parts for the MG Freedom, Justice and Providence. None of which I got since I never bought the addons.

2 hours ago, anubis20 said:

Oh I have not seen those! Might need to pick up a couple. 

Yup! (not my pic)

2 minutes ago, anubis20 said:

Havent seen one yet. I only know of the ones for the MG SEED 2.0 kits, the MG Gat-X kits, Barbatos, Nu, Hi-Nu, and Sazabi. 

Also... MG Seed Zaku...

1 hour ago, Scyla said:

I just noticed that, with the Metal Build Hi-Ni Gundam in hand, the Hyper Mega Bazooka Launcher will be ginormous. Not as big as the 150 Gerbera Straight but still massive:

 

Wow... yea. To the top of the head the MB Hi-Nu is about 8 inches (or ~20.5cm). 

27 minutes ago, lechuck said:

 

It was the same for me, from all those preview images it just did not look right – especially the lower part of legs felt like it was wrongly proportioned – but once in hand any issues I had were gone. The design style has really grown on me and can appreciate it, in a way it feels like an in-between of MG Ver.Ka (Izubuchi's original design) and the first MG with the revised look that Izubuchi did on it.

Also I just want to say that it feels so gratifying to have the Hi-Nu able stand with all the funnels attached and not toppling over or needing something to lean against.

That's pmuch the same thing I said about a week ago! XD

I'll have to adjust the forward lean on mine to get it to stand upright, but atm I do have the backpack and funnels aimed backward instead of fanned out to the sides causing it to be extra back heavy.

15 minutes ago, bakerjin said:

Thanks, I had seen this but didn't think that it would help with horizontal articulation (I thought it was referring to tilting the head up and down), but you're right that I missed this.

I found out what the manual was referring to... the base of the head (top of the neck) that rear bottom flap can extend about 1-2mm in and out of the base of the head. Yea as far as extending the neck itself I haven't been able to successfully do so. I've already exerted a considerable amount of pulling force before stressing forces would affect the joints.

14 minutes ago, bakerjin said:

I had the same criticisms regarding the head articulation, but one of the reviewers I follow (Gundamholic TV) noticed that promo shots showed much more articulation than he thought possible.  The manual fails to mention that you can slightly lift up the head, after which it can barely clear the collar to look left and right.

I thought this was the mention in the manual (albeit a very tiny one). Although I havent been able to successfully protract it.

23 minutes ago, Scyla said:

Finally got my MB Hi-Nu and it is massive. He has so much more mass and presence that I probably have to change my display so he is not dominating it. The suit even dwarfs the Strike Freedom that is currently sitting next to it.

Couple of thoughts: I don’t like how limited the head movement is. Maybe I’m overlooking some joint but with the high collar he can’t even look left and right properly. Attaching the Fin Funnels is a pain. I wonder what solution Bandai would implement for a MB Nu Gundam (can’t be the one for the MG Ver. Ka). I also don’t understand why the effect parts for the beam sabers don’t fit into the beam rifle or the gun in his forearm. The tolerances are just a tiny bit off.

Something has to be said about the general design of the Metal Build Hi-Nu. I was on the fence when it was first announced, derivating too much from the source material (and my beloved MG Ver. Ka kit). Having the piece in hand it is absolutely stunning. However there has to be said about the sculpt of the Ver. Ka. Katoki Hajime managed to marry the blocky, functional design of a war machine with the sleek roundness of a high performance Formula One car which makes it special. This is something that the Metal Build didn’t manage to capture.

I completely agree with the MB Hi-Nu. Although after fiddling around with the first funnel I got the hang of the rest.

Yea this version does have some presence and it does lose the F1 sleek roundness appearance. The open hatch/expanding panels help with compensating the overly lean look, but yes the blocky look still dominates. This design has grown on me. It towers over my MB Astray Red Frame Alt Strike Ver by about 3cm.

34 minutes ago, Robin-11 said:

So every state will have a different tax? That's just...unfortunate for you. I feel sorry about that.Really.I still have to understand why i need to pay a tax for buying something abroad which i cannot buy in my home country(it doesn't go for every japanese anime related goods but for many of them).

Just found the link for HS's notice regarding the tax:
https://www.1999.co.jp/tax_collection_e.html

1 hour ago, Big s said:

Seems that taxes will be hitting us in the states as well. Hobby search just sent an email saying that starting November 1st they’ll be adding taxation and offered a one time 20% off shipping  coupon that doesn’t include dhl. I haven’t received word from other sites yet, but I get the feeling they won’t be the only site to make that change 

I recall seeing a notice on Amiami's site last month... it's up there on their main page still:

It appears they may have angled it up by like 2 or 3 degrees... and maybe raised/extended the standoffs/mounts by 1mm or 2mm barely noticeable...

https://hobby.watch.impress.co.jp/img/hbw/docs/1427/107/html/1.jpg.html

EDIT:
I was also thinking they sized down the cone of the booster by maybe 5% and/or made it shorter, or set it back.

3 hours ago, 68whiskey said:

Agreed, being a collector is starting to lose its fun/enthusiasm. Also coupled with the lower amount of pre order stock and having to stay up late to try and order one before selling out has been a pain in the "donkey" . I dont understand why bandai made so few of the Strike Noirs 

IIRC, the MB Strike Noirs were Event Attendance only and made available pbjp via lottery for the remaining.

3 hours ago, JakCrow said:

Definitely want this

 

 

ya looking forward to that one too! Also recently got the Blue recolor ver of the ZG Judge.

Last week I finally got around to opening my MB Hi-Nu and I have to say the design has grown on me quite a bit. Yea I do wish the calf section was just a tad bigger/taller (maybe 5-10%) but I can see why it might've be designed as such.

It appears to be more of a mix between the original 'lean' design by Yataka Izubuchi:

 and Katoki's:

The 'open hatch'/expansion feature on the MB does fill out the calves and overall figure a bit more, but it's definitely nothing like the RG or Katoki version. The foot has a nice expanding feature not only for the heel but the front of the foot slides/soft clicks out forward an extra 2-3mm. When all the hatches/panels are expanded you really don't notice the change in the foot other than the heel... i guess it helps keep the scale of the look, otherwise it looks smaller.

Definitely excited for the bazooka/replacement shield and even more so for the HWS.

EDIT:
Oh and the Hi-Nu is probably one of their bigger MBs to date. it towers over the MB Astray RF Kai Alt Strike Ver. by 3cm minimum (or more) from the top of the head.

1 minute ago, betocc said:

Are the Super Parts for VF-31AX Kairos-Plus compatible with any of the new 31AX's? Like the Mirage or Bogue.

I haven't checked but they should be since they're all the same body type.

1 hour ago, Robin-11 said:

I noticed that only HLJ have opened the preorders for the new Z gundam Ver.Ka. Is that normal? Usually most of the other online stores i buy from (like amiami or animexport) carry gunplas but i don't see it up for PO on any other sites...shall i preorder it on HLJ or do i keep waiting?

Heads up... around a year or so ago Bandai put out a cease and desist for all Japan shops including HLJ to stop selling/distributing to other regions ie. US, etc. and to only distribute to their local region. This was to make it fair for the regional distributors ie. Bluefin to control the distribution for the US and said US shops.

Amiami, Hobbysearch and mostly all the other Japanese sites/shops adhered to the C&D but HLJ decided to go against it. Thus why amiami no longer lists Gundam kits for outside their region. I believe amiami's jp site still has it listed for their local region.

Although this was already released and i have mine sitting next to me, this was the display at nycc this year ...

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