protostar8 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Well, it took me a minute for this to really sink in, but the company that made the really expensive FMP toys is making some excellent looking 800yen each toys. http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/c3hobby/DSC_5238.jpg.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung flu Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 there seems to be a few fmp toys coming soon, and theres already a revoltech figure already released. I think Alter is bringing out a action figure of abalest as well. if the scale and sculpt is right then i may consider buying some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal9000 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Ha HA, FMP toys that are not pvc stautes. I will be buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuinJester Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Ooo! I was torn about the super expensive plastic one, because I really wanted an Arbalest, but it totally didn't seem worth it. Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Not much into this series but I like these little figures. Gashapon style figures with lots of articulation. They look like cheap fun! I wonder how tall they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) Not much into this series but I like these little figures. Gashapon style figures with lots of articulation. They look like cheap fun! I wonder how tall they are. Wow, didn't notice those. Very cool. I'd love to get the Chidori with the Fan, a Teletha (either one), and Chidori's friend with glasses, but I don't really recognize the others? And where's Mao!!! How could they put in those random characters and forget her??? But then again, paying $70+ to get mainly Chidori and Teletha is a no go for me. I'll just have to watch for someone to sell these individually. Luckily there are two Chidori's and Teletha's per set so that's a likely scenario. Mondai nai!!! Edited September 27, 2008 by protostar8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 (edited) Apparently HLJ had these up for pre-order at some point, but it's "order stop" at the moment. http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYAS-002 I wonder if they'll come pre-painted or not? I'm also not entirely sure these are the figures mentioned earlier, but the price is about right and the inner upper leg is hollow like the ones mentioned before. Edited October 6, 2008 by protostar8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowerV2 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 They are model kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Just noticed these are up for early bird in case anyone wants to order them. I still want some, but I just can't see paying that much for the three figures I want out of the 8 (though 2 are variations of Chidori and Teletha). http://www.hlj.com/product/ATS82159 If anyone gets a set of these and is selling spares (or figs they don't want), PM me plz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) The Bandai Robot Side Arbalest was released. Any reviews? http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN957320 Or does anyone know how the Robot Damashii line is in general? P.S. - Glad I have 2 weeks to pay for it. Maybe the yen exchange rate will be better within 2 weeks b/c my 4005Yen order is $45.76 on Paypal!!! Yikes!!! Edited September 27, 2009 by protostar8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowerV2 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 That thing is the same size as a revoltech. I'll wait for the Revoltech ARX-7 to come out before I decide which one I want to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 That thing is the same size as a revoltech. I'll wait for the Revoltech ARX-7 to come out before I decide which one I want to get. Honestly, I like the sculpt of the Revoltech one better. But unfortunately the Revoltech one doesn't come with shoulder parts to complete the Lambda Driver mode look and this one does. Then again, the Revoltech SHOULD be cheaper than this one. If only Revoltech was making shoulder parts they'd have my money hands down. But I'm hoping that the Bandai one isn't junk and I have no clue how that line of toys has been from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowerV2 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Not sure about the shoulder parts but the pic here provided by GITS SAC shows the back parts for the lambda driver transformation. http://i26.tinypic.com/2aj14ev.jpg Now if they made the mouth holding the knife bit like the Robot Spirits one that would be cool... http://i26.tinypic.com/2airaqh.jpg Edited September 29, 2009 by ShadowerV2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Well, Robot Damashii = mostly plastic; Revoltech = mostly PVC I'd take the less sticky option whenever I can. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Just got my Robot Damashii ARX-7 Arbalest and all I can say is . The thing is wonderful. I'm sure the Revoltech might be more poseable, but this one can make some pretty awesome poses from the show. It is gorgeously detailed. The paint apps are top notch IMO (at least on mine). The joint systems are just right and make it pretty much show accurate. Neat little extras to keep any fan of the show satisfied too, plus all the parts to go into Lambda Driver mode (which so far the Revoltech version lacks shoulder pieces from what I've seen). All in all, a great figure. For my first Robot Damashii figure, I'm very happy with it and the thing didn't cost a fortune either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excillon Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Anyone here buy the 1/60 toy that was coming out, or isn't it released yet? I want one, but don't know much about FMP other than watching the anime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Any FMP fans gotten thmselves one of Aoshima's 1/48 'Master grade lite' style plastic kits? http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS04398 They're a decent size and price, look pretty good bar needing a bit of paint to finish them properly and they've already done two M9's with a third on the way (featuring the flightpack) and have started planning an Arbalest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Just a little bump. Received today the Robot Damashii M9 Gernsback Mao and M9 Gernsback Kurz. These things are 110% awesome. Don't let the "mostly plastic" fool you, they are a BILLION times better than anything Revoltingtech. Paint apps are top notch, features are killer, and they are very posable. Construction is mostly ABS and POM so they're surprisingly sturdy with no Gashapon disease in sight. Lots of neat gimmicks, like the Kurz-type has a collapsing sniper rifle with functional bipod and removable magazine, it folds up to fit in a nice crate that attaches to the Gernsback's hip or the rifle can be attached straight to it's back. It also includes a smaller rifle also with a folding bipod and removable magazine that can be clipped to the Gernsback's waist. The Mao type comes with a different rifle with a removable magazine, a rocket launcher and a sword and sheath. Both have tons of hands as well. Now I'm just waiting for the Arbalest to come off backorder and the M9D Falke to be released. These Robot Damashiis are very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeyondTheGrave Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I never could see the appeal of fmp. The designs are okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Just a little bump. Received today the Robot Damashii M9 Gernsback Mao and M9 Gernsback Kurz. These things are 110% awesome. Don't let the "mostly plastic" fool you, they are a BILLION times better than anything Revoltingtech. Paint apps are top notch, features are killer, and they are very posable. Construction is mostly ABS and POM so they're surprisingly sturdy with no Gashapon disease in sight. Lots of neat gimmicks, like the Kurz-type has a collapsing sniper rifle with functional bipod and removable magazine, it folds up to fit in a nice crate that attaches to the Gernsback's hip or the rifle can be attached straight to it's back. It also includes a smaller rifle also with a folding bipod and removable magazine that can be clipped to the Gernsback's waist. The Mao type comes with a different rifle with a removable magazine, a rocket launcher and a sword and sheath. Both have tons of hands as well. Now I'm just waiting for the Arbalest to come off backorder and the M9D Falke to be released. These Robot Damashiis are very nice To be quite honest, I have the Arbalest and think the M9 figures look better. Arbalest is a great RD figure, however the M9's have more weaponry, and unique sculpts so I think they look better. The Arbalest was one of my first 2 RD figures and it feels so much higher in quality than an MSiA! figure. I just wish it was as articulated as the 7 Swords Gundam(which I bought alongside it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 To be quite honest, I have the Arbalest and think the M9 figures look better. Arbalest is a great RD figure, however the M9's have more weaponry, and unique sculpts so I think they look better. The Arbalest was one of my first 2 RD figures and it feels so much higher in quality than an MSiA! figure. I just wish it was as articulated as the 7 Swords Gundam(which I bought alongside it). Wayyyyy better than MSiA for sure. Much less PVC, thank goodness. They're like everything good about an HCMPro and an MSiA combined together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 did the 1/60 scale Arbalest ever come out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 did the 1/60 scale Arbalest ever come out? The Alter 1:60 was released many months ago. It is sold out in all place for now. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10082352 Alter may reissue it later since they still plan to release other units from that line: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/02/new...ion-figure.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 huh. bummer. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 got the robot spirits gernsbacks. good toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 (edited) February news More Robot Damashii news Robot Damashii [side AS] Gernsback Indian Ocean Desert Color Ver. - Hobby Japan April limited release Robot Damashii [side AS] Laevatein under development source RD Bonta-kun reviews http://otakuhaiyuu.seesaa.net/article/141618482.html http://akibahobby.net/2010/02/robot_bonta-kun_review.html http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-121728-1-1.html March news From Dengeki Hobby May 2010 issue: Two Dengeki limited set (Order dead line: May 10th; Delivery: End of October) ARX-7 (M9 color) + Weapon set - 6000 yen Order page: http://dengekiya.com/hobby/p/1020280000000/ Weapon set - 2500 yen Order page: http://dengekiya.com/hobby/p/1020290000000/ The magazine also include this: Robot Damashii M9D Falke reviews: http://gamu-toys.info/sonota/mia/robottamasii/as08/as08.html http://www.miasora.net/gallery/robotama/as/m9d/ http://blog.goo.ne.jp/somewhereinthenight/...0862eb7bced56c9 http://robogeki.sakura.ne.jp/2000/r-number057_falke.html http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka2/archives/51616274.html Hobby Japan magazine limited: Robot Damashii M9 Gernsback Indian Ocean Desert pre-order: http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2010/02/ro...ack-indian.html Edit: The same seller is also offering pre-order for the Dengeki limited sets: http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2010/03/ba...t-m9-color.html http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2010/03/ba...as-weapons.html Edited March 27, 2010 by CF18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Cool new stuff. They will have to go above and beyond though to top Revoltech's ARX8 Leviathan. That was a masterpiece figure IMO. The weapon pack is cool, but not $30 cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 i definitely need to get the Arbalest and Fulke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkenstein Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I got a Revoltech Arbalest, and its pretty awesome. They changed the joint placement for the hips so that the legs have the same kind of movement as ball joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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