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Hobby JAPAN has released more detailed images of Bandai's Hi-Metal R FATTY showing of what parts are metal and some of the opening as well as joints! I must admit that it's somewhat amazing what Bandai has done with this mech! Shows that they are taking their time to give us the best available... Also Hi-Metal really means Metal in this series 🤗 I will work on adding and cleaning up the translation soon!
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Bandai will be rereleasing the HG Expansion packs 1-6 in September!
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One observation which I hope Bandai fixes before production starts is the front barrel part of the G-BATM-04 Catapult Launcher should actually be the turquoise colour of the FATTY, wich it actually was in the prototype stage! But for some reason they changed it to black in the final version!? should be changed back! But one thing that is really cool is the panel that's under the FATTY's seat is also present on the model! 😉
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Did anyone notice that the Hi-Metal R B-ATM-03 FATTY is marked with a US release? I think it's a mistake since none of the other units where released in the US But maybe Bandai will surprise us? 😱 Also have some scans of a book with some detail on the B-ATM-03 FATTY that might be of interest! Enjoy!
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Added additional pictures and translated the banner on my info-post on the B-ATM-03 FATTY
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I'm sure we will also get a ground (AT) FATTY eventually! But as far as I'm concerned they can keep this line coming! Looks good so far! 🤗
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Now that we got the FATTY out for pre-order I hope we get an announcement around October on a different colour Scopedog unit! Because you can never have enough colours in your collection! 🤗
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You ever going to review the series or what? 🫢
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And expensive with this being the third release of a Hi-Metal R, V.O.T.O.M AT released this year! Great time to be collecting! 🤗 Pre Orders are up! Hobby Genki ¥31,990.00 (Sold Out) Yoyaku Now ¥32,970.00
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Well it looks like Bandai is further along with the Hi-Metal R B-ATM-03 FATTY (Canon Fodder).... Then I thought. 😱 Pre Order is today 24th of June.... release is December 27,000 yen without tax, 29,700 yen (incl. 10% tax.) From "Armored Trooper Votoms", Fatty, an Armored Trooper (AT) officially adopted by the Balarant Army, is now available in HI-METAL R. His distinctive streamlined giant body is recreated in HI-METAL R design. Weapons such as a G-BATM 04 Catapult Launcher and G-BATM-02 Hardblade Gun are included, and by sliding the sides of the main body, you can have him perform a variety of weapon actions, such as holding the Hardblade Gun in both hands. Furthermore, by combining it with the "Balarant soldier figure", you can create actions that are typical of Fatty, such as a landing pose that makes full use of the pull-out joint mechanism, or a crouching pose when using the "working arm" with its excellent range of motion. N I C E ! ! ! ! *I have translated the banner and added the text too the appropriate pictures below! (The bad English is from the Google translation!) 🙊 The large body, with its many curved surfaces, is reminiscent of the unique technology of the Balarant Army, and is sculpted to the size of H-METAL R. The distinctive head can be rotated. Furthermore, the camera eye can be moved left and right along the rail, allowing for a variety of expressions. Weapons such as the "G-BATM 04 Catapult Launcher and G-BATM-02 Hardblade Gun" and "Cutter Claw" are also included in new shapes. The "catapult launcher" can be posed holding it at the armpit by moving the shoulders and arms. A sliding joint is built into the shoulder and a hinge joint is built into the abdomen to enable posing with the large weapon in hand. The scope of the "G-BATM-02 Hardblade Gun" can be moved to synchronize with the head camera position. The large weapon "G-BATM-02 Hardblade Gun" can also be fired with both hands holding the foregrip. The wrist parts can be replaced with "Cutter Claw". The claws of the arm are also movable. The large vernier on the back, a feature of the "Fatty" specialized for space combat, is movable with a ball joint. It is possible to display it in the image of the direction of thrust in outer space. The landing pose of "Fatty" with his legs extended forward is realized by the movable thigh hatch and knee joint extension mechanism. The hatch can be opened and closed in two different patterns depending on the situation. A movable Balarant soldier figure that can ride in "Fatty" is included. The movable figures of "Chirico Cuvie" and "Fyana (Proto-1)" can also be used to board the figure. * "HI-METAL R Scopedog Red Shoulder Custom" and "HI-METAL R Scopedog (Space Battle Specification)" are sold separately. Again, for comparison... Im definitely in! 👍🏻
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References for VF-1J/A Cannon Fodder Super Valkyrie
grogall replied to joscasle's topic in Model kits
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No, I don't think it's a nock-off! I think sadly someone was lazy and put a Bandai VF-1S in a real Takatoku VF-1J box! Sad since the box is somewhat of a good shape! Maybe someday you can find the Maximilian Jenius VF-1J and put it back in this box!
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Well since the box says VF-1J and it's clearly a VF-1S, I would say it was packaged incorrectly!? and also Takatoku never produced D.Y.R.L VF-1's!
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You could use Mandarake when it's available again! Just mark it to get notified! https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1299652743&ref=list&keyword=dx chogokin macross&lang=en
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True! And Hobby JAPAN just released a photo shoot of Bandai's HG Turbo Custom, with some nice weathering.
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@lechuck Thanks for posting the Takara/Tomy Actic Gear AT's, they are nicely detailed for 1:48 scale! The gimmick that you can load the missiles in the shoulder launcher is neat since you can choose to make it look like some where fired! Quite amazed how many companies are making V.O.T.O.M. AT's in various scales and qualities....
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Ja, I just think there aren't enough out there! 🤣
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@Special Sauce To your previous post regarding the DX VF-1D and fitting of the Strike/Super Parts to the VF-1D, I can confirm there isn't any issue with mounting any of the three pack accessories to the VF-1D! Unlike what the AI bot stated wich would be referring to the GBP, wich would cause problems because of the form of the chest plate on the VF-1D. 😉
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Yes the V.O.T.O.M H-MR Line is quite good! Unlike some of the older H-MR stuff, I don't think we will see the Fatty until March-April 2026 Since the haven't completed tooling yet. I Think after the Bloodsucker we might see a colour variant like the Brutishdog before we get the FATTY.... But it's turning out to be a great line, with Bandai making some nice AT variants we haven't had as a figure in this scale & with this amount of detail from anyone else. Just hope they keep at it up, unlike the DX VF-1 Macross line which seems almost dead.... 🥲
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Wen't back and had a look! And yes it's is mentioned in the version printed 2009 on page 124, Sorry didn't see it at first! Designated as: ATM-09-ST (Command VORCT) (Command Foxtrot Unit) So, Thanks! 😉
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I'm sure you'll finale do it in an overview of the series......Someday! 🤗
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Hobby Japan, has released new images of the Hi-Metal R B-ATM-03 FATTY... Lots of improvements can be seen including being able to open the belly to place the pilot also the legs have gotten lots of improvement! We previously introduced a prototype of the HI-METAL R Fatty. This time, a prototype close to the final version has arrived. At first glance, compared to the prototype model introduced in the January and February issues of Monthly Hobby Japan, it is clear that divisions have been added to each part, making it a completely different item. Furthermore, the internal mechanism is also tightly packed, making it seem even more advanced than the previous prototype. Since the Fatty is an AT of the Balarant army, it is interesting to see the different modeling approach from the Gilgamesh army's Scope Dog. Side View: It looks like the cockpit hatch on the abdomen can be opened and closed. In addition to the cockpit hatch, there is another section of the abdomen that looks like it can be opened. Also, it is worth noting that the proportions have been changed compared to the previous prototype. Included a picture of the previous version to compare... Nice hight comparison shot! Compared to the separately sold HI-METAL R Scope Dog (space combat version). As per the video settings, it is clear that it is taller and more voluminous than the Scope Dog. Rear view: The orange parts on the calves suggest that it will be in a landing pose. The booster on the back is also divided, giving it the appearance of being able to move around. Apart from the shoulder joint, there are divisions in the torso, suggesting that it may have movable parts. There are also other divisions that suggest movement or gimmicks. You can see the markings on the flank. In fact, the color of the markings has changed from the prototype model introduced last time. When the legs are moved, you can see the joint parts for the landing pose where it looks like it will land backwards. Also, when you look at the hip joint, you can see that it has a pendulum-like movable mechanism. Seems to be the internal structure!? The 3D drawing data used to create the HI-METAL R Fatty has arrived. The internal mechanisms can be seen through the transparent exterior. Not only the torso, which is where the mechanisms are most likely to be found, but each part is also expected to have a variety of gimmicks and a wide range of movement. Honestly looking a lot better than the previous prototype! 👍🏻
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Great One @treatment! 👍🏻 Wonder though why Bandai didn't mold these in a blue colour then!? And thanks for reminding me of mahq.net! Yes great resource, Thanks! 👍🏻 This looks funny 🤪
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I have both the Masterfile books from Softbank Creative but none of these are pictured in the books! They show older variations like ATM-07 /-08 and show different weapons and sidearms used but not these variations, maybe in the next book....🤗
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Thanks @Big s & @treatment! I think when P-Bandai post these variations, we'll know what's what, But not even sure if these will be expansion packs or a complete new AT unit you can buy, Guess we'll have to wait and see like usual from Bandai 🤪 Now just waiting for the Bloodsucker AT, Has this unit been done in figure format from any company before or just in model form from Playmax?
