Robin-11 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 9:07 PM, Big s said: The difficulty isn’t too bad, but the modern mg kits are totally easy mode as far as kits go. These you often have as somewhat simple frame, maybe a bit of seam work in the frame as well as outer armor. You may have more work with painting since the frame will often be under armor parts that also need seam line work, so more masking than the average mg kit. Some kits have thin fragile parts, so figuring out a stand is something to consider as well Thank you.I think i should be able to make it. After so many HG and old kits built i am ready for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, Robin-11 said: Thank you.I think i should be able to make it. After so many HG and old kits built i am ready for something new. If you’re used to older kits, these will be easy for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1/100 Emperor "Magna Palace" The Knight of Gold Unpainted Resin Cast Kit April 2023 Release November 28, 2022 - January 31, 2023 Order Period Y89000 / Y97900 (Japan Tax Included) Sculpt by Syujyu https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/web-shop-ourtreasure/fs-004.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Ourtreasure's outstanding Junchoon will be produced as an 1/144 IP kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 It’ll be interesting to see what they do for the smaller scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 More pics of the Junchoon plastic kit are coming: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Updated version of the SAV Engage SR2. Word is it is a rework of the older MM kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 The Ourtreasure blog has a release date of the IP Junchoon at late July, with pre-orders starting on Feb. 24th. Price is 7.800 Yen + taxes. http://ourtreasure.co.jp/2023/02/20/インジェクションキット「エンゲージsr3-後期型」/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 2 hours ago, electric indigo said: The Ourtreasure blog has a release date of the IP Junchoon at late July, with pre-orders starting on Feb. 24th. Price is 7.800 Yen + taxes. http://ourtreasure.co.jp/2023/02/20/インジェクションキット「エンゲージsr3-後期型」/ Will the preorder be available at regular hobby sites, or just through them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 It's on preorder at the usual suspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Oooh. That looks lovely. L-Gaim's big brother. Bandai really need to add this series to their Robot Damashii lineup. But hope they don't charge it as Metal Build pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) According to the HLJ's product item description, the first production run will include a set of PVC hands and die-cast feet. If what arrived didn't have it, then it was not part of the first run. Take a chance now and place an order in the hopes that you'll get the first production run. https://www.hlj.com/1-144-scale-five-star-stories-engage-sr3-late-junone-ots00045 By the way, this is a fixed posed kit that is based on the original 1/100 scale resin kit. Edited February 24, 2023 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) On 2/24/2023 at 12:21 PM, no3Ljm said: Oooh. That looks lovely. L-Gaim's big brother. Bandai really need to add this series to their Robot Damashii lineup. But hope they don't charge it as Metal Build pricing. Mamoru Nagano will NEVER let Bandai touch his baby lol Quote By the way, this is a fixed posed kit that is based on the original 1/100 scale resin kit. It's also molded entirely in gray plastic so you have to paint everything. FSS is never permitted to be casual. 🤡 Also fun fact on that Junone model kit, the person in charge of designing it is Hiroyuki Motoki from T-REX. That name should be familiar here because it's the same guy that designed most of the Yamato and Arcadia Valks, along with many of Sen-ti-nel's products. https://www.t-rextoys.co.jp/works2.html An Arcadia or Riobot Five Star Stories toy will never happen but we can dream. Edited February 25, 2023 by VF8000G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) HMM Something to look out for in the near future: Last Junchoon. Made by the same guy who sculpted the Our Treasure model kit: I love this design so much it's not even funny. I've seen accusations that it looks too much like a Katoki Gundam, and that may be why I like it haha (heresy to za FSS fans). Edited March 13, 2023 by VF8000G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, VF8000G said: HMM Something to look out for in the near future: Last Junchoon. Made by the same guy who sculpted the Our Treasure model kit: I love this design so much it's not even funny. I've seen accusations that it looks too much like a Katoki Gundam, and that may be why I like it haha (heresy to za FSS fans). Will it have the weird human face option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Big s said: Will it have the weird human face option? No it's a different design than the plastic model. And that doesn't come with a human face either, I doubt anyone even cares about it. Edit for more Last Junchoon. I can't stop gushing over this. I would give an arm and a leg for a Metal Build that looks exactly like this. And a Ver Ka. MG too (that was a joke FSS fans) Edited March 13, 2023 by VF8000G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 I have built the Kaiyodo version of this kit and it's super small in 1/144 (about 13 cm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electric indigo Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Volks announced a new 1/144 LED Mirage injection kit. Also a SAV Biblos is coming, which might be based on the old MM kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 The little Led Mirage looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Do all those pegs on the inner frame mean this will be snap-fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 3 hours ago, VF8000G said: Do all those pegs on the inner frame mean this will be snap-fit? They’re somewhat snap fit, but reinforcement with a bit of glue here and there helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 6 hours ago, Big s said: They’re somewhat snap fit, but reinforcement with a bit of glue here and there helps. That would be a first because I don't think ANY FSS plakit to date has been snapfit, not even older IMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 hours ago, VF8000G said: That would be a first because I don't think ANY FSS plakit to date has been snapfit, not even older IMS. I say somewhat, because you can kind of assemble them and they can sometimes stay together for the most part, but the cement will hold them together more permanently. The early ones like the Bang Doll needed glue immediately or there’d be a mess of parts everywhere, but the newer ones feel like less work getting them together for test fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) New volume selling really well in Japan? Always thought it was a niche hardcore thing, like the model kits. Edited March 31, 2023 by VF8000G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 The ultra-expensive Volks resin kits are being sold on the US site. WOW at these prices. https://volksusa.store/collections/figure-garage-kits?availability=true&brand=F.S.S.+x+VOLKS $500 for this, and you have to build and paint it yourself. And I thought Arcadia's prices were out of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 4/9/2023 at 7:09 AM, VF8000G said: The ultra-expensive Volks resin kits are being sold on the US site. WOW at these prices. https://volksusa.store/collections/figure-garage-kits?availability=true&brand=F.S.S.+x+VOLKS $500 for this, and you have to build and paint it yourself. And I thought Arcadia's prices were out of control. That’s pretty common for resin kits, especially when they are 1/100 scale. But even 1/144 kits are getting up there. Personally, I never could afford them and usually just hope my favorites get made into plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Oh crap, thank you for the link. They also have posted a bunch of IMS event liniyed kits such as the Led Mirage Inferno Napalm ver.2023 (clear armor) limited edition for msrp. Sure beat the 500-600 through 2nd hand channels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) On 4/10/2023 at 6:12 PM, Big s said: That’s pretty common for resin kits, especially when they are 1/100 scale. But even 1/144 kits are getting up there. Personally, I never could afford them and usually just hope my favorites get made into plastic. I think I'm just spoiled with modern toys and (Bandai) model kits. I don't know if resin even has any appeal left beyond people who were into anime in the 80s and 90s which was where most FSS fans came from. Edited April 13, 2023 by VF8000G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 2 hours ago, VF8000G said: I think I'm just spoiled with modern toys and (Bandai) model kits. I don't know if resin even has any appeal left beyond people who were into anime in the 80s and 90s which was where most FSS fans came from. There’s probably gonna be a market for resin cast kits for a bit. The biggest change is that many newer garage kits will be more 3D printed and are becoming more available either by files or made to be sold by people with a printer. For example, I was on Newtpe USA and they have a 3D printed conversion for the hguc geara Doga that has the heavy weapons backpack and included sleeves for the unicorn version. Times are definitely changing, and I’m not sure how many old school resin cast garage kits will be around in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 1/100 IMS Led Mirage V3. 3007 Delta Belun ceremonial version. + Light Veils, Lance, and larger head crest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 On 4/23/2023 at 8:29 PM, Rock said: 1/100 IMS Led Mirage V3. 3007 Delta Belun ceremonial version. + Light Veils, Lance, and larger head crest. I literally just bought the Volks resin SAV version of this. Maybe if I buy the resin LED Mirage with Boomerang unit I have my eye on, they will announce the IMS version. In any case, I am glad they are still pumping out the IMS kits. They are a lot more complex than gunpla but are quite fun to build in the end. The lance on this one will be longer than the flame launcher on the Inferno Napalm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Darth Mingus said: I literally just bought the Volks resin SAV version of this. Maybe if I buy the resin LED Mirage with Boomerang unit I have my eye on, they will announce the IMS version. In any case, I am glad they are still pumping out the IMS kits. They are a lot more complex than gunpla but are quite fun to build in the end. The lance on this one will be longer than the flame launcher on the Inferno Napalm. I have a feeling that the boomerang unit is coming soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Darth Mingus said: I literally just bought the Volks resin SAV version of this. Maybe if I buy the resin LED Mirage with Boomerang unit I have my eye on, they will announce the IMS version. In any case, I am glad they are still pumping out the IMS kits. They are a lot more complex than gunpla but are quite fun to build in the end. The lance on this one will be longer than the flame launcher on the Inferno Napalm. I actually have the old Wave 1/100 resin I butchered 20 years ago. I had planned to rob the shields and lance from for my IMS kit to make this. I looked into grabing the old Wave Boomerang/Sarion plastic kit but hell, It'll be 3x cheaper to just wait for the future IMS version's release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF8000G Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, Big s said: I have a feeling that the boomerang unit is coming soon Does this V3 version of the Mirage even have the boomerang unit? I only recall seeing it on old versions with the flat feet. And speaking of old kits, the Volks GGI KOG looks so derpy next to the IMS lol. IDK why scaling between FSS models is so wacky and inconsistent, these are both supposed to be 1/100?! Edited April 26, 2023 by VF8000G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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