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The reissue is out this month! Has anyone seen a better date then just, April?

Hobby Japan Web has a small overview on Bandai's HG Votom kits and expansion packs....

Yep, Fixed Thanks!

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So still wandering what version of Fyana we get with the Hi-Metal R ATM-09-GC Brutishdog? Her Melquiyan pilot suit.... Which we got with the Space Assault unit? or Herr green Fantom Lady suit? If they really wan't to make it special they should include both! 🤗 But hopefully we will know soon! If they do provide the Fantom Lady suit I hope it comes with a cape so we can pose Herr in a Scopedog like the end credits!

Hobby Japan Web has an article on the easter green B-ATM-03 FATTY which was covered in the last issue.... It's definitely an interesting colour version....🤢

Thanks for posting! I have too actually pick up my Wave 1/24 (STTC) from the postoffice today, which I picked up for just under 11,000円 🤗

Hobby Japan Web has an interview with Koichi Takazawa "Wave" and their continuity of development of their 1/24 scale kits wich we should know soon what the next release should be.... The new kits are quite nice and detailed, But lack the paint application from the Bandai Hi-Metal R line but are also made for the modeller! But I think both lines are the best we can get at the moment in both toys and models! Maybe the golden age of Votom's? just hope they don't overdo it and people have no more interest when the marked is flooded.... But for now the releases from both Bandai & Wave have a high degree of quality! 🤗

Hobby Japan Web has published a small overview of the Hi-Metal R series so far! This was also published in the May Hobby Japan Magazine.... With 6 Releases so far the line is still very small but growing at about 3 releases a year! so its not too confusing yet 😉 But its a good overview for people still wanting to get in! here is the series so far by release order.... I have added a complete, detailed accessories list for reference! 1) ATM-09-ST Scopedog (RSC) (Red Shoulder Custom), Height: 16.5cm. Accessories: Pilot (Chirico Cuvie) 2 L&R Alternative hands 1 R, Type M571 Magnum Holding Hand 2 Alternative heads with blue hair (painted & non-painted expression) Pilot Display Stand ATR-BC3-RSC; Mission Pack GG-03; Side mounted, 13mm Gatling-Gun SMM-21; 2 Tube, side mounted, 80mm Missile Launcher SMAT-36; 9 Tube backpack mounted, 100mm Missile Pod GAT-22; Heavy Machine Gun, alternative GAT-11 (GAT 22C) Custom Part SAT-02; 40mm; Solid Shooter Side Arm Alternative; Left Green Shoulder 2 Alternative Scopedog Hands L&R 2 Additional Ammo Tins Spare Antenna Announced: 1 November 2023. Released March 23rd. 2024, price 24,200円 2) ATM-09-ST(TC) Scopedog (Turbo Custom), Height: 17cm. Accessories: Pilot (Gilgamesh A.T. Pilot) 2 L&R Alternative hands 1 R, Type M571 Magnum Holding Hand Pilot Display Stand ATA-BW2-L; Mission Pack RGAT-22; Side mounted; 13mm Gatling-Gun SMM-22; 2 Tube side mounted, 80mm Missile Launcher SMAT-40; 7 Tube backpack mounted, 100mm Missile Pod GAT-22; Heavy Machine Gun, alternative, GAT-11 (GAT 22C) Custom Part HRAT-23; Hand Rocket Launcher SAT-03; Solid Shooter Bazooka X-SAT-06; Solid Shooter, 20mm Side Arm Alternative, Smoke Grenade Shoulder Launcher 3 Alternative Scopedog Hands L&R 4 Additional Ammo Tins Spare Antenna Announced: 22nd. March 2024, Release 25 October 2024. Price 25,300円 (2nd Release November 2024) 3) ATM-09-ST (SA) Space Assault (In Outer Space), Height: 16.5cm. Accessories: Pilot (Fyana, a.k.a. Proto 1,PS 1, Fantom Lady) 1 L&R Alternative hands 2 Alternative heads with long & short hair Pilot Display Stand ATC-BR1-S; (Round Mover) Mission Pack GAT-22; Heavy Machine Gun, alternative GAT-11 (GAT 22C) Custom Part SAT-03; Solid Shooter Bazooka 3 Alternative Scopedog Hands L&R Scopedog Display Stand with additional matting Spare Antenna Announced: 11th. October 2024. Released, April 23rd. 2025. Price 25,300円 4) X-ATH-P-RSC Bloodsucker, Height: 18.5cm - 20cm. Accessories: Pilot (Ypsilon, a.k.a. Proto 2, PS 2) 1 L&R Alternative hands. 1 Alternative Head with hair Pilot Display Stand. 2 GAT-45-RSC; Blood-Rifle, Type A & Type B 2 Alternative Bloodsucker Hands L&R 2 Additional GAT-45-RSC, Ammo Tins Alternative broken shoulder fin Announced: 14th. February 2025. Released 17th. July 2025. Price 29,700円 5) B-ATM-03 FATTY, Height: 17cm. Accessories: Pilot (Balerant A.T. Pilot) 1 L&R Alternative Hands Pilot Display Stand G-BATM 04; Catapult Launcher G-BATM-02; Hardblade Gun Operation Arm (Cutter Claw) 3 Alternative FATTY Hands L&R Stand Mounting Bracket Announced: 24th June 2025. Released 23rd. December 2025. Price 29,700円 6) ATM-09-ST Scopedog, Height: 16.5cm. Accessories: Pilot (Chirico Cuvie) 1 L&R Alternative hand 1 R, Type M571 Magnum Holding Hand 1 Alternative head with blue hair Pilot Display Stand GAT-22; Heavy Machine Gun, alternative GAT-11 (GAT 22C) Custom Part 3 Alternative Scopedog Hands L&R 2 Additional Ammo Tins Spare Antenna Announced: 1st. August 2025. Released 21st. February 2026. Price 17,600円 7) ATM-09-ST Scopedog (Melquiya Forces), Height: 16.5cm. Accessories: Pilot (Gilgamesh A.T. Pilot) 1 L&R Alternative Hands 1 R, Type M571 Magnum Holding Hand Pilot Display Stand ATP-BP1-ST; (Parachute) Mission Pack GAT-35; Long Gun 3 Alternative Scopedog Hands L&R 2 Additional Parachute Accessories Spare Antenna Announced: 18th. December 2025. Release June 2026. Price 24,200円 8 V.O.T.O.M Weapons Expansion set 1 ATC-BR1-S; (Round Mover) Mission Pack SMAT-38; 9 Tube Hand Held, 100mm Missile Pod GAT-49min; 50mm Pentatrooper SAT-03; Solid Shooter Bazooka A.T. Display Stand Armoured Trooper V.O.T.O.M's Series Logo & Mounting Bracket Announced: 18th. December 2025. Release July 2026. Price 8,800円 9) ATM-09-GC Brutishdog. Announcement 2026. Release 2026. Price (Unknown) 10) ATH-Q64 Berserga WP. Announcement 2026 everything else (Unknown)

I still stand by my prediction!.... 🤣

Hobby Japan Web has published the Hi-Res images of the Bandai HI-METAL R ATM-09-GC Brutishdog, as well as the sketches to the ATH-Q64 Berserga WP. The "HI-METAL R Brutish Dog" is set for release! Furthermore, design data for the Berserga has been revealed! Check out the option sets currently available for pre-order! [Armored Trooper Votoms] Brutish Dog Release Announced!! The Complete HI-METAL R V.O.T.O.M. Series: A Masterpiece Born from Refinement!! "HI-METAL," the pioneer of high-end, pre-assembled robot figures launched in the 1980s, has been succeeded by "HI-METAL R," and one of its main items is from "Armored Trooper Votoms." Starting with the Scope Dog Red Shoulder Custom released in 2024, there are currently eight models in the lineup, including those scheduled for release. like the HI-METAL R Scopedog (MELQUIYAN FORCES) unit too release in June. 　The characteristics of "HI-METAL R" ATs are that they are pre-assembled and, as the name "METAL" suggests, they use metal parts to achieve reliable articulation. Furthermore, each AT comes with an articulated pilot figure, allowing for play combining the AT with a human. In addition, the ATM-09-GC Brutish Dog, which was displayed as a reference exhibit at "TAMASHII NATION 2025" last year, has also been confirmed for release!! With the ATH-Q64 Berserga WP also in development, even greater expansion of the series can be expected in the future. For information on new HI-METAL R releases other than "Votoms," please see "HI-METAL R Frontline!" in the May 2026 issue of "Monthly Hobby Japan." Don't miss it!! ▲Rear view of the ATM-09-GC Brutish Dog (painted prototype). The PRSP Mission pack on the back has markings. Also, spare magazines can be seen stocked on the waist. Compared to the HI-METAL R, ATM-09-ST Scopedog. The changes are extensive, including not only the colouring, but also the gatling gun on the right arm, markings, the mission pack on the back, and the gliding wheels on the legs. The ATH-Q64 Berserga WP was on display as a reference exhibit at "TAMASHII NATION 2025". Please note that this is only design data, and the specifications may change in the final product. We will report on the specifications, included figures, and other details as soon as they become available in "HI-METAL R Frontline!". (Composition and text: Genki Ikeda, Koji Igarashi [TARKUS]) So I take it we will have the official reveal for the ATM-09-GC Brutish Dog very soon! April reveal with a November release.... I also take it since it doesn't came with very many accessories, it should be cheaper then most releases but the could add two versions of Fyana to make it interesting!? Really looking forward to the unit! 🤗

I find that Takara is way too bright on most of their V.O.T.O.M. AT's, the Erdspinne (Dirt-Spider) is only slightly darker then the X-ATH-11C Order Buckler went it should be much darker! Bandai in most parts, adheres to the AT Colour guide that was published by Wave over 25 years ago, and is an excellent source reference material, in what colours should be used. the AT-Truck as well was way too bright then that was shown on screen for a brief moment.... It makes them too toy like, which was always a problem I had with Takara! While Bandai's colour matching in the Hi-Metal R line has been almost perfect! Although the (RSC) should be darker then the regular ATM-09-ST That's why I decided to take the newly released Scopedog and make it into my (RSC) since it's darker then the (RSC) that was released! I would recommend the AT Color Materials, that Wave published if you wan't a good colour reference! a quick shoot for reference....

Never heard it referred to this, is it written somewhere? I only saw it referred to "The Last Red Shoulder Custom" ATM-09-ST(TC)

New article on the unit found at Hobby Japan Web.....

I stand corrected! So there is a Birkoff Squad & a Reeman Squad?.... and an Unknown Red Shoulder squad? That's going to be expensive in the Hi-Metal R line!!! Bring it on! 🤗 and a Vorct Squad!? 😱