jenius Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 That pic makes me feel like I should have bought more. Quote
grogall Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 6 hours ago, jenius said: That pic makes me feel like I should have bought more. Thanks fixed the link! 😉 Quote
grogall Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 (edited) Designer Interview on the two new Scopedogs that are coming 2026 Edited December 25, 2025 by grogall Quote
treatment Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 (edited) requiring Wotafa video soon, as a couple of HMR Fatty owners tweeted having issues transforming theirs into standby-mode... https://twitter.com/de_nka1/status/2003972373830320179 web-translated: https://twitter.com/aono_XXX_go/status/2004122853948772688 web-translated: https://twitter.com/aono_XXX_go/status/2004126075115438592 web-translated: Edited December 25, 2025 by treatment Quote
grogall Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 (edited) 8 hours ago, treatment said: need Wotafa video as a couple of HMR Fatty owners tweeted having issues transforming theirs into standby-mode... The panels that have to be pushed in to transform in to Landing Mode (Standby Mode) can only be done when the legs are fully extended! I'm sure Bandai tested this thoroughly before release.... Mine won't come till mid January so until then can't say anything further, But since I saw lots of pictures, off even the Scopedog not being transformed properly into standby mode, I say they are probably missing something!? Correct! Incorrect... Incorrect!... Incorrect... Mine correct! and the hands are not touching the ground! The ATM-09-ST deos Standby Mode perfectly, but you need some time to do it properly since the joints are very stiff! I'm sure something wasn't extended properly to be able to push down the panels that's needed to be able to transform the fatty into (Standby Mode)! Edited December 25, 2025 by grogall Quote
Big s Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 Oddly the fatty has a slightly different look to the downformprobably just has to keep the thigh down flat and a couple extra bends here and there. Quote
grogall Posted December 25, 2025 Posted December 25, 2025 (edited) That the Landing mode (Standby Mode) on the FATTY is different, was clear! That people can't transform the models properly was the only thing I was trying to convey in my previous post! In a previous post, that I posted, it was made clear that the two leg panels have to be pushed down after the legs are fully extended to be able to engage (Standby Mode). In the TV anime "Armored Trooper Votoms," the Fatty serves as the Balarant Army's main AT. In addition to the main body, the HI-METAL R kit includes optional parts like the G-BATM 04 Catapult Launcher and G-BATM-02 Hardblade Gun, and Cutter Claw working the wiring of Battleship X, as well as a Balarant soldier pilot figure. This set allows you to recreate every scene from the series. The Fatty is said to have been developed after studying captured Scopedogs, but its landing system differs from that of the Gilgamesh Army's ATs in that its legs extend forward. In HI-METAL R, the unique accretion pose can be recreated using the built-in mechanism. Let's take a closer look at the transformation process. First, have the figure sit with the joint axis at the base of the legs swung forward. At this time, stretch both legs out in front of you. Even in this position, it can still sit stably. Deploy the landing joint parts from the exterior of the thighs and lower legs. By moving the panel-like thigh parts inside, you can create space for the landing joint parts to move. By raising the landing joint parts into the space created by the panel parts and bending the lower legs, Fatty's distinctive landing pose is achieved. And it is clear in this picture from the (X) Twitter post, that the panels weren't pushed in! and here as well! the panels are in the closed position and not pushed down..... And if done correctly.... no prob'amo! 😉 Edited Sunday at 11:25 AM by grogall Quote
grogall Posted December 27, 2025 Posted December 27, 2025 (edited) New link to the product design video on YouTube, this way speech can be translated to English by AI, wich isn't bad.... The video has lots of interesting comments so if you're a fan of the Hi-Metal R series its a must watch! Edited December 27, 2025 by grogall Quote
Graham Posted December 30, 2025 Posted December 30, 2025 Just got my HMR Fatty last night. Will take it out of the box tomorrow, no time yet. Which reminds me, I still haven't unboxed my HMR Blood Sucker yet. 😅 Quote
grogall Posted December 30, 2025 Posted December 30, 2025 (edited) Congrats @Graham! Sadly mine won't arrive till mid. January, but from the images posted so far online the mech looks phenomenal! The Bloodsucker is also superb.... The line is a real treat if you like the V.O.T.O.M. series! Hope they continue expanding it for years to come! 🤗 Edited December 30, 2025 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted December 31, 2025 Posted December 31, 2025 (edited) So last day of the year! In the Armoured Trooper V.O.T.O.M. series it's been a busy year, with lots of nice release, in both models as well as action figure releases! Surprising for an anime series that's over 40 years old! Next year will be pretty expensive as well with already 3 releases shown to be releasing in the Hi-Metal R line, and I'm sure TakaraTomy will also be bringing 3 or more V.O.T.O.M. in the TSpark line in 1/48! As for Bandai in the Hi-Metal R line, my prediction; after the ATH-Q64 Berserga is released is.... 1) X-ATH-02 Strike Dog 2) ATM-09-WR Marthydog 3) ATM-09-ST Turbo Custom from the Berkoff Squad with accessories as an ad on pack! 4) ATH-06-WP Diving-beetle So with that I wish everyone here, A HAPPY & EXPENSIVE, New Year! 🥳😱🍾🎉..... and have fun collecting. 😉 Edited Sunday at 11:28 AM by grogall Quote
grogall Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Does anyone know if, Wave will continue with there new 1/24 Scopedog line? Don't remember seeing any new announcements!? Even though they are a little on the expensive side. Quote
Big s Posted January 3 Posted January 3 5 hours ago, grogall said: Does anyone know if, Wave will continue with there new 1/24 Scopedog line? Don't remember seeing any new announcements!? Even though they are a little on the expensive side. They are mostly focused on the 1/35 kits, but I’m pretty sure we’ll see more 1/24. Keep in mind that they are a slower company and even with 1/35 they usually don’t do more than one or two kits a year. There’s also the Plamax kits in that scale as well, so I think that so far they are trying not to step on each others toes, but I’d say it might be a little bit of a wait for the next larger kit release from either company Quote
grogall Posted January 4 Posted January 4 (edited) 18 hours ago, Big s said: They are mostly focused on the 1/35 kits, but I’m pretty sure we’ll see more 1/24. Keep in mind that they are a slower company and even with 1/35 they usually don’t do more than one or two kits a year. There’s also the Plamax kits in that scale as well, so I think that so far they are trying not to step on each others toes, but I’d say it might be a little bit of a wait for the next larger kit release from either company Thanks! I was able to get the RSC with -40% So looking forward to seeing how good it is!? This site actually has a good in-depth feature on the 1/24 Wave series. Edited January 4 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted January 4 Posted January 4 A nice comparison shot of the whole Hi-Metal R gang up until now from 223 nam on (X) Twitter.... Really hope mine gets to me soon... Quote
grogall Posted January 7 Posted January 7 (edited) Well just got confirmation that one of my FATTY's is inbound! 🤗 Edited January 7 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted January 7 Posted January 7 FATTY link on Mandarake incase anyone is interested.... The first one sold! Quote
Graham Posted January 8 Posted January 8 On 12/31/2025 at 9:21 PM, grogall said: So last day of the year! In the Armoured Trooper V.O.T.O.M. series it's been a busy year, with lots of nice release, in both models as well as action figure releases! Surprising for a series that's over 40 years old! Next year will be pretty expensive as well with already 3 releases shown to be releasing in the Hi-Metal R line, and I'm sure TakaraTomy will also be bringing 3 or more V.O.T.O.M. in the TSpark line in 1/48! As for Bandai in the Hi-Metal R line, my prediction; after the ATH-Q64 Berserga is released is.... 1) X-ATH-02 Strike Dog 2) ATM-09-WR Marthydog 3) ATM-09-ST Turbo Custom from the Berkoff Squad with accessories as an ad on pack! 4) ATH-06-WP Diving-beetle So with that I wish everyone here, A HAPPY & EXPENSIVE, New Year! 🥳😱🍾🎉..... and have fun collecting. 😉 I really want this: 3) ATM-09-ST Turbo Custom from the Berkoff Squad with accessories as an ad on pack! I'd also really love Banadai to make an HMR of the Burglary Dog. Quote
grogall Posted January 8 Posted January 8 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Graham said: I really want this: 3) ATM-09-ST Turbo Custom from the Berkoff Squad with accessories as an ad on pack! I'd also really love Banadai to make an HMR of the Burglary Dog. Probably more of a question of when then if, since Hitoshi Yanagisawa the project lead, has stated in several interviews that the want to cover mechs from a wide range of media from OVA's and Manga's. I like to see how they would tackle Scopedog that have "prosthetic" arm replacement, if you can call it that!? but basically mechs that have a slight difference to the norm. But having a squad of a series does look cool on the shelf, It's just bloody expensive... 😱 Especially in the Hi-Metal R range. Edited January 8 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted January 8 Posted January 8 (edited) hacchaka.net has a picture review of the H-Metal R FATTY, if you're still waiting for you're delivery....🤗 Looks like they don't have any problem with the FATTY in (Standby Mode) either 🤣 A colourful set of characters! 😉 Edited January 8 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted Friday at 07:28 PM Posted Friday at 07:28 PM A good review of the Hi-Mettal R FATTY! Quote
grogall Posted Tuesday at 12:50 PM Posted Tuesday at 12:50 PM (edited) So my FATTY landed... First because of the size of the feet the Mech has got some good weight to it! The colour is not as torques as I thought it would be, more like a pastel green... The articulation is top notch! the cockpit is easy to open and close, the head is a little loose making it rotate at the slightest touch... The only downside I have is the Balerant Pilot figure that has the problem you can't make him look forward. the way the neck cavity is made he always looks down!? I'll have to see if I can fix it. But other than that nothing to complain about! Great mech excellent printing, good quality plastic and metal. and finally a decent sized Balerant Mech in good quality! Almost everything I hoped it would be. 🤗 now just have to wait for the rest of the squad ,so Fyana has something to shoot at...🫢 NO!.... The boxes keep getting bigger...🥶 Edited 7 hours ago by grogall Quote
MKT Posted yesterday at 09:42 AM Posted yesterday at 09:42 AM 20 hours ago, grogall said: So my FATTY landed... First because of the size of the feet the Mech has got some good weight to it! The colour is not as torques as I thought it't more like a pastel green. The articulation is top notch! the cockpit is easy to open and close, the head is a little loose making it rotate at the slightest touch... The only downside I have is the Balerant Pilot figure that has the problem you can't make him look forward. the way the neck cavity is made he always looks down!? I'll have to see if I can fix it. But other than that nothing to complain about! Great mech excellent printing, good quality plastic and metal. and finally a decent sized Balerant Mech in good quality! Almost everything I hoped it would be. 🤗 now just have to wait for the rest of the squad ,so Fyana has something to shoot at...🫢 NO!.... The boxes keep getting bigger...🥶 I ultimately didn't get anything Votoms, but this is a nice group pic. Quote
grogall Posted yesterday at 11:44 AM Posted yesterday at 11:44 AM (edited) 3 hours ago, MKT said: I ultimately didn't get anything Votoms, but this is a nice group pic. Thanks! It's definitely a series that grows on you... If you think that Takara had a 20 year span on their 1/24 V.O.T.O.M's Line, and they don't really have much to show for it! They basically got stuck in a Doggy dog world and did some fantasy re-coulours and changed a couple of parts here and there but that was it, For Bandai the are getting close to the two year mark with six releases and only one repeated unit, but the future is really brisk with the 3 new Mechs announced in December! at this pace in 20 years you'll need a new house to have room for everything 🤣 It's the diversity of mechs where Bandai is already in the lead at this scale! 😉 Edited yesterday at 01:07 PM by grogall Quote
Graham Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago I really hope Bandai give us a Hi Metal R of Fatty Ground Type. That is one of my favorie enemy mechs from Votoms. Quote
Big s Posted 8 hours ago Posted 8 hours ago 4 hours ago, Graham said: I really hope Bandai give us a Hi Metal R of Fatty Ground Type. That is one of my favorie enemy mechs from Votoms. Bandai is notorious for milking molds, I have no doubt this will be coming soon Quote
grogall Posted 7 hours ago Posted 7 hours ago (edited) So apparently we are getting a new OVA.... The Gray Witch! (Die Graue Hexe) 🥶 Always love it when the Japanese use German names. 🤣 A new animation of "Armored Trooper Votoms," one of the representative works of the "Sunrise brand," will be produced to commemorate Sunrise's 50th anniversary and will be released in 2026. It is a powerful collaboration with director Mamoru Oshii, animation produced by Sunrise, and production cooperation by Production IG. Title: Armored Trooper Votoms : The Grey Witch Director: Mamoru Oshii Production: Sunrise Production Cooperation: Production IG Official website: https://votoms-gh.com Official X: https://x.com/votoms_gh Revealed as part of the celebrations of animation studio Sunrise's 50th anniversary, a new anime for the classic mecha series Armored Trooper VOTOMS was announced today, scheduled to release in 2026. Mamoru Oshii will direct the new anime, entitled Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe (translated as “The Gray Witch”), which features animation production by Sunrise with cooperation by Production I.G. An official websiteOpens in a new tab and a teaser video were published for the newly announced anime. No additional details about the new anime were revealed at the time of reporting. The original Armored Trooper VOTOMS is a “real robot” mecha series directed by Ryosuke Takahashi and animated by Sunrise which originally broadcast in Japan for 52 episodes from 1983 to 1984, inspiring numerous spin-offs and sequels over the years. Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe marks the first completely new work for Armored Trooper VOTOMS in 15 years. The original Armored Trooper VOTOMS series follows Chirico Cuvie, a young soldier who is betrayed by his comrades after he accidentally discovers a secret weapon during an unauthorized, top-secret mission, forcing him to become a fugitive during a period of intergalactic war. Looks interesting! 👍🏻 More Hi-Metal R Votoms....🤗 Edited 4 hours ago by grogall Quote
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