oshinex Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Bluefin comes through again! Preordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easnoddy Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Started picking up some of the Universe figs (Wing and Deathscythe). Only interested in a few series (Wing, 08th MS Team, 0080, 0083 mainly...possibly 0079). No interest in Unicorn. I think they hit the spot for $20. ABS, decent accessories, good size, solid build. I wish they were consistent in coloring the yellow within the series... the wing has gold accents and the deathscythe has yellow, but it's weapons are a nice silver. 3rd wave will have Sandrock, Strike (I think) and the Ez-8. I think they're really going for the right part of the US market, nostalgia for the Toonami-era shows particularly. I was considering getting the HCM Pro or Robot Spirits versions of the figures got a long time but these figures are cheaper, simpler and larger and in-store convenient. Not a fan of polystyrene either, so no gunpla for me. They're a total win for me (and the first gundams I've bought in nearly a decade). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) Mis-post Edited January 22, 2020 by Sanity is Optional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Not sure if this one got posted here yet or not: P-Bandai page is up (and orders are open) for the Glory of the Losers Deathscythe: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000142325 That's a Master Grade 1/100 kit. Not a figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: That's a Master Grade 1/100 kit. Not a figure. Whoops, had both tabs open and mixed them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackpot Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 14 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Not sure if this one got posted here yet or not: P-Bandai page is up (and orders are open) for the Glory of the Losers Deathscythe: https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000142325 10 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: That's a Master Grade 1/100 kit. Not a figure. Would love to have the whole Glory of Losers main MS lineup turn into GFFMC. Why stop at W0? I think even 3rd parties might be able to handle it except for Epyon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 2 hours ago, F360 said: I could see myself getting one if/when they do the North American type repaint. 2 hours ago, crackpot said: Would love to have the whole Glory of Losers main MS lineup turn into GFFMC. Why stop at W0? I think even 3rd parties might be able to handle it except for Epyon. I would love that, but so far it looks like too much to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Really wish they'd get around to doing the RX-79[G] or EZ-8 in GFFMC fashion; those designs are basically asking for it and 08th MS Team is hugely popular (per my understanding at least). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumyumgoy Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 I would love 08th mechs in GFFMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 11 hours ago, Archer said: Really wish they'd get around to doing the RX-79[G] or EZ-8 in GFFMC fashion; those designs are basically asking for it and 08th MS Team is hugely popular (per my understanding at least). I hope for that too. 3 hours ago, sumyumgoy said: I would love 08th mechs in GFFMC Yup, need a Gouf Custom GFFMC too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumyumgoy Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 1 hour ago, F360 said: Yup, need a Gouf Custom GFFMC too Seriously, and a flight type as P-bandai haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Easy opportunity for them to milk it too. You know a lot of people will fork out the $$ for 2-3 units of the RX-79[G]... ...at least I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Gundam Universe Wave 3 June 2020 release Y3000 RX-79[G] Ez-8 GAT-X105 Strike Gundam XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero [EW] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 hmmm, waiting for the wishful GFFMC RX-79(g) Ez-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleecher Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, F360 said: hmmm, waiting for the wishful GFFMC RX-79(g) Ez-8 mistake post! ignore Edited February 1, 2020 by bleecher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, bleecher said: Two A23 batteries for the stand, confirmed. I believe the backpack uses a total of nine 377 batteries, 3 for each side thruster and 3 for the primary thruster and head. I am still waiting for the button cell batteries to arrive to confirm they are correct though. I wonder if your response is meant for @Ridden001 on the 3P Gundam thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 3 wave in, and I still have no idea what to make of these Gundam Universe figs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 20 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Gundam Universe Wave 3 June 2020 release Y3000 RX-79[G] Ez-8 GAT-X105 Strike Gundam XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero [EW] wow the quality of metal build dropped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 The picture is for illustrative purposes only. Not intended for the visually-impaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000142566 GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION METAL COMPOSITE RX-78-01 22,000 yen preorder started on P-bandai , release month is August 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Gundam and Dragon Ball Are Coming to Premium Bandai USA We are excited to announce nearly two dozen Mobile Suit Gundam and Dragon Ball products will be available directly to United States consumers starting on April 2nd via Premium Bandai USA Premium Bandai USA is Bandai's official online store and focuses on high-quality anime, video game, and Tokusatsu items. Premium Bandai sells highly sought-after and often exclusive collectibles from various Bandai-owned brands directly to customers. On April 2, 2020, this catalog will expand to feature Tamashii Nations' S.H.Figuarts action figures for Dragon Ball and Bandai Spirits Hobby's Gundam model kits (GUNPLA), including many limited-edition releases that were, until now, available only to the Japanese market. For a full list of items, please visit the US Premium Bandai website. There you can also enter for a chance to win a number of Gundam and Dragon Ball items, by simply registering on their site. https://p-bandai.com/us/cont/campaign/gundam-cp01?utm_source=Consumer&utm_campaign=86d3690045-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_02_04_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&goal=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&mc_cid=86d3690045&mc_eid=b67919ee9c https://p-bandai.com/us/cont/campaign/dragonball-cp01?utm_source=Consumer&utm_campaign=86d3690045-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_02_04_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&goal=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&mc_cid=86d3690045&mc_eid=b67919ee9c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1A Cannon Fodder Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/1/2020 at 1:46 PM, anime52k8 said: 3 wave in, and I still have no idea what to make of these Gundam Universe figs. Our 6-year old loves his grandpa and wing. I like their build much more than the old MSIAs that I handed down to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Banpresto Ichiban Kuji Gundam Series M.S.Conclusion Vol.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Oh, I love the "Solid Essence Collection." How delightfully retro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemax151 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) I never thought I would get a GM Cannon let alone two different styles. It's nice the African Campaign Type comes with a GM type beam rifle as well. Still waiting for a White Dingos version though. Also anyone know when the Tamashii stands became 2 per pack? I swear both the mechanic and humanoid used be 3 per. Edited April 9, 2020 by bluemax151 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atheonyirh Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 5 hours ago, bluemax151 said: I never thought I would get a GM Cannon let alone two different styles. It's nice the African Campaign Type comes with a GM type beam rifle as well. Still waiting for a White Dingos version though. Also anyone know when the Tamashii stands became 2 per pack? I swear both the mechanic and humanoid used be 3 per. The act combination stands are 2 per pack, the act 4/5 stands should still be 3 per pack. If those got reduced it's pretty weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemax151 Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 It's not the combination stand. I have some of those as well and they are preferable in certain situations. It's definitely a mechanics stand and it comes with less pieces than before. I thought I still had an original mechanics stand box for reference but I couldn't locate it. I did however find a humanoid for comparison. The original humanoid and mechanics were the same box with different inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atheonyirh Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 12 hours ago, bluemax151 said: It's not the combination stand. I have some of those as well and they are preferable in certain situations. It's definitely a mechanics stand and it comes with less pieces than before. I thought I still had an original mechanics stand box for reference but I couldn't locate it. I did however find a humanoid for comparison. The original humanoid and mechanics were the same box with different inserts. Huh. That's REALLY damn weird. Were they still the same price or was it at least cheaper? Because on HLJ the listings are now noting they're sets of 2, but the price is also 1k, marked down to 800jpy, when IIRC they used to be 1.5k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaginpit Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Bandai should retire. THis is how 1000 dollar garbage looks like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemax151 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 The original price was ¥1,040 at HLJ and ¥980 at AmiAmi. Though prices on line tended to fluctuate as high as $20 iirc. The 2 pack I received recently was $10. I did not get it from HLJ and the website did not have the details documented quite as specifically. I'm assuming they removed 1 stand and some of the other pieces to keep the MSRP down but I'm a bit disappointed honestly. I can't imagine it costs all that much to produce these at this point. They've been using the same design for ~10 years. I picked up GoodSmile's simple stand 3 pack to evaluate as a possible replacement. MSRP is ¥1,091. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Saw this guy at tag hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 10:55 AM, bluemax151 said: The original price was ¥1,040 at HLJ and ¥980 at AmiAmi. Though prices on line tended to fluctuate as high as $20 iirc. The 2 pack I received recently was $10. I did not get it from HLJ and the website did not have the details documented quite as specifically. I'm assuming they removed 1 stand and some of the other pieces to keep the MSRP down but I'm a bit disappointed honestly. I can't imagine it costs all that much to produce these at this point. They've been using the same design for ~10 years. I picked up GoodSmile's simple stand 3 pack to evaluate as a possible replacement. MSRP is ¥1,091. 10 bucks for a two back of basic stands is actually a fantastic deal. I wish it was available stateside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemax151 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Technically is available in the US. Bluefin is the US distributor for Bandai and I've bought Tamashii stands from them before. I haven't been to any shows were they have had a booth in over a year so I'm not sure if that's still the case, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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