Gundam Plamodel Thread - II

[promethuem5]

Oh Yes... it will be mine. Looks great, I especially like the neato funnel enregy effect.

[Twoducks]

PG dancing Gundam !

kickass

Looks CG though.

[Shmitty]

kickass

Looks CG though.

I bet that's because it is.

[wolfx]

More Hi Nu pics from moeyo

http://www.moeyo.com/2007/01/post_2018.html

[captain america]

Speaking of Nu-Gundam, how popular is CCA among the japanese fans? I absolutely adored that film and its designs... Any chance they might be popular enough to warrant the PG treatment?

Considering the price tag on the latest Bandai Yamato, I would have very little trouble believing that they could pull-off a Sazabi MG for roughly the same price-point.

Hey, I can dream can't I??

[kung flu]

Speaking of Nu-Gundam, how popular is CCA among the japanese fans? I absolutely adored that film and its designs... Any chance they might be popular enough to warrant the PG treatment?

Considering the price tag on the latest Bandai Yamato, I would have very little trouble believing that they could pull-off a Sazabi MG for roughly the same price-point.

Hey, I can dream can't I??

Sazabi MG? Bandai has already made a master grade sazabi years ago, did you mean PG.

[captain america]

D'oh! Quite right, I meant PG.

The MG version is cute, but doesn't quite have the presence I'd like. Hydrospanning the MG kit is also out, since it would still come up short for 1/60.

[Godmodule]

I like the Sazabi, mine's slugging it out with the Nu-Gundam right now!

As for the Evolve MG, it's not a high one on my list as I'd like to see some Wing MG's other than the Wing Ka and WZC, the Turn-A, and even a V or V2 for the old schoolers, but it's a nice touch. However, if I were to commemorate the 100th MG with a model, here's my picks on what would make a great MG kit:

1. Tallgeese 3

2. V2 Gundam

3. Hazel Custom

4. MG Dendrobium kit (although it'd be massive as hell)

5. Deathscythe Hell EW version

6. Gundam X with Falcon Unit

7. Turn-A

8. A truly good Zaku other than the Hi-Zack

9. Bigro

10. One of the Astray frames (though the 1/100 SEED versions are excellent and better than a lot of MG kits)

[azrael]

#100 will probably be something big. Either something Amuro or Char, or the main mech of a series.

1. Tallgeese 3

2. V2 Gundam

3. Hazel Custom

4. MG Dendrobium kit (although it'd be massive as hell)

5. Deathscythe Hell EW version

6. Gundam X with Falcon Unit

7. Turn-A

8. A truly good Zaku other than the Hi-Zack

9. Bigro

10. One of the Astray frames (though the 1/100 SEED versions are excellent and better than a lot of MG kits)

Chances of those MGs...

1) Low...very low.

2) Good chance, but maybe after 100

3) Good chance. Everybody loves Zeta...or AOZ..

4) Dear god no.

5) Low, Higher than Tallgeese..but low.

6) Just X...no Falcon.

7) Good chance

Unless the Zaku is due for a version 2, we just got a OYW edition.

9) Big-O...Good chance, but people went for the Zeong when they polled them.

10) Red Frame and/or Blue Frame 2nd L. No Gold frame.

I'll save the rest of my forecast for later.

[kung flu]

My picks to get the MG treatment would be:-

1) THE-O

2) Gabthley

3) Palace Athene

4) Methuss

5) Gaplant

6) Asshimar

7) Hammurabi

Zudah

Most of my picks are from zeta gundam, I really think they should bring out more suits from the Titans, theres already too many Zeon suits, why not some more models based on other factions. With the release of the Zeta movies i hope bandai has plans for more titans models

[Black Valkyrie]

May be Bandai are too busy planning and designing for the new Gundam series this fall.

[Sevket_Erhat]

May be Bandai are too busy planning and designing for the new Gundam series this fall.

That'd be great

[kung flu]

MG Zaku II version 2, looks good, they'll probably bring out a red one which i would get.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10055446

[Graham]

If I was going to get back into Gundam, I'd be very tempted by the upcoming MG Hi-Nu Gundam and also by the 08th MS Team hover APC, which is just out. Saw it today in a shop, huge box.

Graham

[GRAND CANNON]

Lotsa new pics and info today.....

New Gunpla news

From Hobby Search:

MG MS-06J Mass-Produced Zaku Ver. 2.0 - April, 3,675 yen mentioned above by kung flu

HGUC Blue Destiny Unit 2 - April, 1,575 yen

EX Model Oggo - April, 3,675 yen

BB Senshi Verde Buster - April, 630 yen

Pics of merchandise announced earlier:

MG Strike Noir

HGUC Gelgoog/Gelgoog Cannon

1/100 Akatsuki

EX Model Hildolfr

¶ 11:27 PM

The V2 Zaku is needed. And, yes, can you imagine the variants they may milk off of this mold?

[promethuem5]

MG Zaku ver2? Finally!

[Shmitty]

Wow, more kits I have to get. Let's see... Hi-Nu, new Zaku, Strike Noir... I was a little iffy on the Noir, but now that there are pics I'm sold.

[azrael]

Dammit Bandai....stop taking my ideas...MG Zaku II ver. 2.....*grumbles* (This will be #97 as well).

BTW, the armor is based off the anime on the Zaku II and not a Katoki design.

This makes me wonder if MG RX-78-2 ver. 2 will be #100. Take all the improvements of ver. 1.5 (classic look), ver. Ka (somewhat better connections with the joints and core fighter), and ver. OYW (best articulation) and slap 'em together.

Those Akatsuki pics resemble the HG 1/144s.....

[Black Valkyrie]

Till now no MG Zaku-FZ from MSG0080.

Edited February 5, 2007 by Black Valkyrie

[promethuem5]

I kinda wish we'd get a ver.Ka Zaku II... and while it would make sense to have #100 be a Gundam ver 2... do we really need it? It seems like between the 1.5, Ka, and OYW, you can get one that focuses on any aspect, looks, build, or articulation... and combining the three really wont accomplsih anything.

[Dat Pinche Haro!]

i've been wanting a kit of unit 2 from blue destiny... does anyone know if it'll come with parts to convert it into Nimbus Schterzen's colors?

also, the zaku ver. 2.0 looks really nice...i just hope bandai makes something over the top for MG #100...then again, no other ms is as iconic in japan as the RX-78-2

Edited February 5, 2007 by Dat Pinche Haro!

[godfather]

So, is the Akatsuki a mastergrade or not?! Gunota lists it as just a 1/100 kit, but HobbySearch has it listed as an MG...

Question is which one is right.

Edited February 6, 2007 by godfather

[azrael]

So, is the Akatsuki a mastergrade or not?! Gunota lists it as just a 1/100 kit, but HobbySearch has it listed as an MG...

Question is which one is right.

It's a 1/100. The label on Hobby Search is a misprint.

[godfather]

Damn. I was kinda hoping that it was an MG, considering the price.

Oh well.

[Zeta Otaku]

It's the gold chrome plating and hopefully mold tooling to make it so no sprues are in visible areas like what they did with the MG Hyaku Shiki (first version). That always bumps the price up. Pluse there are a LOT of parts seeing as it comes with both equipment packs (I am officially shocked they didn't milk this like they did with the 1/100 HG Strike and Impulse Kits). I'm just wondering what the proportions will be like and if I'll be able to retro fit these parts onto an MG Strike frame.

Edited February 6, 2007 by Zeta Otaku

[Jinnai]

Dammit Bandai....stop taking my ideas...MG Zaku II ver. 2.....*grumbles* (This will be #97 as well).

BTW, the armor is based off the anime on the Zaku II and not a Katoki design.

#98. Strike Noir is #97.

Katoki is no longer on the MG design team either, except for the times where a ver.ka release is planned.

Which is why this Zaku looks delightfully retro.

[GRAND CANNON]

He had it right at #97:

GENERAL RELEASES

1995

1. RX-78-2 Gundam (7/1995)

2. MS-06S Zaku II (Char Aznable's Custom) (10/1995)

3. MS-06F/J Zaku II (10/1995)

1996

4. RX-78-3 Gundam G3 (3/1996)

5. MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam (4/1996)

6. MS-06R-1 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Shin Matsunaga's Custom) (6/1996)

7. MS-06R-2 Zaku II High Mobility Type (Johnny Ridden's Custom) (6/1996)

8. MS-14S Gelgoog (Char Aznable's Custom) (12/1996)

9. MS-14B/C Gelgoog Cannon (12/1996)

1997

10. RX-78GP01 Zephyranthes (7/1997)

11. MS-14A Gelgoog (9/1997)

12. RX-78GP01Fb Zephyranthes Full Vernier (12/1997)

1998

13. RX-78GP02A Physalis (6/1998)

14. RX-178 Gundam MK II (Titans Use) (8/1998)

15. RX-178 Gundam MK II (AEUG Use) (8/1998)

1999

16. RX-178/FXA-05D Super Gundam (1/1999)

17. RGM-79 GM (2/1999)

18. MS-05 Zaku I (5/1999)

19. MS-05B Zaku I (Black Trinity Use) (5/1999)

20. MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Black Trinity Use) (6/1999)

21. MS-09 Dom (6/1999)

22. RX-78NT-1 Gundam "Alex" (10/1999)

23. MS-09R Rick Dom (10/1999)

24. RGM-79N GM Custom (12/1999)

25. RGM-79Q GM Quel (12/1999)

26. MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam (12/1999)

2000

27. RX-79[G] Gundam Ground Type (5/2000)

28. RX-78-2 Gundam ver. 1.5 (6/2000)

29. MSN-04 Sazabi (7/2000)

30. FA-010S Full Armor Enhanced ZZ Gundam (8/2000)

31. MS-05B Zaku I (Ranba Ral's Custom) (9/2000)

32. MS-07B Gouf (10/2000)

33. RX-79[G]Ez-8 Gundam Ez8 (10/2000)

34. RX-93 v Gundam (12/2000)

2001

35. MS-18E Kämpfer (1/2001)

36. MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom (2/2001)

37. MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki (3/2001)

38. RX-78GP03S Dendrobium Stamen (4/2001)

39. RGZ-91 Re-GZ (6/2001)

40. RGM-79[G] GM Ground Type (7/2001)

41. AMX-004 Qubeley (8/2001)

42. FA-010A FAZZ (9/2001)

43. MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1 (Test Colors) (10/2001)

44. GF13-017NJII God Gundam (11/2001)

45. RX-77-2 Guncannon (12/2001)

2002

46. MSZ-006C1 Zeta Plus C1 (2/2002)

47. GF13-001NHII Master Gundam (3/2002)

48. MS-06F2 Zaku II Type F2 (4/2002)

49. RGM-79C GM Kai Ground Type (5/2002)

50. GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam (6/2002)

51. MSN-02 Zeong - Includes display bases for Zeong(1) and its remote-controlled arms(2) - (7/2002)

52. GF13-021NG Gundam Spiegel (8/2002)

53. RX-78/CA Gundam (Casval Rem Deikun's Custom) (8/2002)

54. MS-06F2 Zaku II Type F2 (EFSF Use) (9/2002)

55. MSA-011 S Gundam (10/2002)

56. RGM-79C GM Kai Space Type (11/2002)

57. RX-78-2 Gundam ver. Ka (12/2002)

2003

58. MS-09RS Rick Dom (Casval Rem Deikun's Custom) (1/2003)

59. MS-14A Gelgoog (Anavel Gato's Custom) (2/2003)

60. MSA-011[EXT] Ex-S Gundam - Includes display base to accommodate two modes either MS or G-Cruiser and Core Fighter - (3/2003)

44a. GF13-017NJII God Gundam (Hyper Mode) (4/2003)

47a. GF13-001NHII Master Gundam (Hyper Mode) (4/2003)

61. MSM-07 Z'Gock (5/2003)

62. MSM-03 Gogg (6/2003)

63. RX-78-4 Gundam G4 (7/2003)

64. RX-78-5 Gundam G5 (8/2003)

65. GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam - Includes Archangel launch platform display base - (10/2003)

66. MSM-07S Z'Gock (Char Aznable's Custom) (11/2003)

67. PF-78-1 Perfect Gundam (12/2003)

2004

68. AMX-004-3 Mk-II (Ple II's Custom) (2/2004)

69. XXXG-01W Wing Gundam ver. Ka (3/2004)

70. RMS-099 Rick Dias (5/2004)

71. MSN-02 Perfect Zeong - Includes display bases for remote-controlled arms(2) - (6/2004)

72. ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam - Includes display base - (7/2004)

73. RMS-106 Hi-Zack (8/2004)

74. MBF-02 Strike Rouge - Includes AQM/E-X01 Aile Striker pack and Archangel launch platform display base - (9/2004)

75. XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero - Includes display base - (10/2004)

76. RB-79 Ball ver. Ka - Includes display base - (12/2004)

77. RMS-099 Rick Dias (Quattro Bageena's Custom) (12/2004)

2005

78. RX-78-2 Gundam (ver. One Year War 0079) (3/2005)

3a. MS-06F/J Zaku II (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005)

8a. MS-14S Gelgoog (Char Aznable's Custom) (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005)

21a. MS-09 Dom (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005)

32a. MS-07B Gouf (ver. One Year War 0079) (4/2005)

79. RB-79K Ball - Includes display base - (5/2005)

80. MSM-04 Acguy - Includes display base - (7/2005)

81. MSN-00100 Hyaku Shiki (Non-plated ver.) - Includes Ballute System that is also compatible with Hi-Zack and Rick Dias releases - (9/2005)

72a. ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (Extra Finish ver.) - Includes display base - (9/2005)

82. RX-178 Gundam Mk II ver. 2.0 (AEUG Use) - Includes Argama launch platform display base able to connect with Zeta 2.0 base - (10/2005)

83. MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam ver. 2.0 - Includes Argama launch platform display base able to connect with Mk II (AEUG) 2.0 base - (12/2005)

2006

84. MSA-003 Nemo (2/2006)

85. RX-178 Gundam MK II ver. 2.0 (Titans Use) (3/2006)

86. YMS-15 Gyan (5/2006)

87. Gundam F91 - Includes display base resembling top of Mobile Armor Rafflesia - (7/2006)

88. RB-79 Ball (ver. Ms igLoo) - Includes display base - (8/2006)

89. XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 ver. Ka - Includes equipment and parts for X-1 Kai and X-1 Kai Kai - (9/2006)

90. GAT-X105+P202QX Strike Gundam IWSP - Includes XM-404 'Grand Slam' long sword & display base - (10/2006)

91. Gundam F91 (Captain Harrison's Custom) (11/2006)

92. RGM-79[G] GM Sniper (11/2006)

93. ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam (12/2006)

2007

94. XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 Full Cloth (1/2007)

95. RX-93-v-2 Hi-v Gundam (2/2007)

96. GAT-X105E+AQM/E-X09S Strike Noir (3/2007)

97. MS-06J Zaku II ver. 2.0 (4/2007)

And, yes, I'm also betting #100 is an enhanced RX-78-2.

Edited February 9, 2007 by GRAND CANNON

[Vince]

I think the MG Strike just make a new record of recycling molds??

... I still have a dozen or so mg zaku in boxes.

[azrael]

Katoki is no longer on the MG design team either, except for the times where a ver.ka release is planned.

His last non-Ver. Ka MG was the Gyan which was just last year. So he's still there.

[Dat Pinche Haro!]

His last non-Ver. Ka MG was the Gyan which was just last year. So he's still there.

wasn't katoki also working on some of the hguc kits?

[azrael]

wasn't katoki also working on some of the hguc kits?

Yep. He was working on IGLOO.

[Dat Pinche Haro!]

cool...now i have something to look forward to!

i'll probably get the hi-nu when it comes out, looks like such a beautiful kit...and i'll definately get blue destiny unit 2...i'm really hoping for some gundam x models soon too...

by the way, a female friend of mine loves robots and she wanted me to choose a gundam kit for her to build on her own...any suggestions? i just remember her telling me "i just wanna pink gundam" so that might narrow it down some!!

[azrael]

by the way, a female friend of mine loves robots and she wanted me to choose a gundam kit for her to build on her own...any suggestions? i just remember her telling me "i just wanna pink gundam" so that might narrow it down some!!

MG Strike Rouge?

[Dat Pinche Haro!]

i would get her that if it wasn't an MG kit...she's a (near)full time student and works full time so she doesn't have much time to do anything except on sundays but she usually studys then...that, and it'd be her first model kit ever...

i might end up buying an mg strike rouge and build it myself for her

Edited February 10, 2007 by Dat Pinche Haro!

[Phyrox]

i would get her that if it wasn't an MG kit...she's a (near)full time student and works full time so she doesn't have much time to do anything except on sundays but she usually studys then...that, and it'd be her first model kit ever...

i might end up buying an mg strike rouge and build it myself for her

The pink Zaku from Seed Destiny should be easy and fun enough. I know there is at least a 1/144 out there.