no3Ljm Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Wave 1/24 ATM-09-ST SCOPEDOG featured in HJMechanics VOTOMS 40th Anniv Special Mook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Bandai HG Kit Scopedog preorder at HLJ: https://www.hlj.com/hg-scopedog-votoms-bans65700 2500y Oct/23 release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 3 hours ago, treatment said: Bandai HG Kit Scopedog preorder at HLJ: https://www.hlj.com/hg-scopedog-votoms-bans65700 2500y Oct/23 release I thought it was odd that USA gundam store had the preorder up a whole month ahead of hlj, but honestly they probably were jumping the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Dengeki Hobby scoops upcoming Bandai HG Scopedog Extension Parts Sets: https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/1978459/ parts 1: Set contents: Cockpit reproduction body, facial expression set, image effect set in the play, pilot figure (sitting) parts 2: Set contents: heavy machine gun modified, shoulder missile gun pod, solid shooter, pilot figure (standing), water slide decal both parts will each be: Price: 1,760 yen (tax included) Scheduled to be shipped in November 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) What do they mean by facial expression set in the first add on pack? And are there pictures of the decals for the second pack? I’m still on the fence over this scopedog since I already have a few wave kits and decals and none of these packs have a back pack. Also the cost is pretty high if you want everything and it’s not to scale with any other Votoms stuff that I already have I may get one out of curiosity, but probably not the add on packs since the basic kit has an open hand included, just too bad there’s no closed fist included unless you buy the add on. I’m also worried the side armor will fall off easily since it looks like a thin ball joint Edited June 21, 2023 by Big s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 On 6/21/2023 at 12:42 AM, treatment said: Bandai HG Kit Scopedog preorder at HLJ: https://www.hlj.com/hg-scopedog-votoms-bans65700 2500y Oct/23 release Will this mean other mecha from Votoms have possibility of releasing HG in the future? I got the 1/20 Votoms but the box was way too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, hachi said: Will this mean other mecha from Votoms have possibility of releasing HG in the future? I got the 1/20 Votoms but the box was way too big. It’s possible, the other classics haven’t had any additions. They recently hg kits for Vifamwith the Vifam, a Sirbine, the Dragonar 1 for example but haven’t even announced other kits for those, but those were web exclusives. The hg Macross line has so far 4 kits either in the works or have been released, but those are mostly standard releases so maybe since this Scopedog is a standard release they might do more kits in this line. I would like to see other kits for the previously mentioned lines and if they get serious about Votoms in hg, I will be tempted. It’s kind of a guessing game with Bandai in that you sometimes get one great kit and nothing else to go with it If you’re interested in smaller kits for Votoms, wave has been doing a fairly good job at getting a good amount of the designs out there in 1/35. The Bandai kits look more poseable though. Although to get a good complete scopedog with accessories, it may end up the same price since Bandai is only doing the basic unit and then web exclusives for the add ons By the way, if you have the 1/20 kit, I highly recommend building it. It’s a real joy with so much detail and avoiding seams and painting. If you’re a lazy builder and don’t want to do all the extra work, you can easily get away with just snapping it up and a little panel lining or add a little weathering Edited June 22, 2023 by Big s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/22/2023 at 6:20 PM, Big s said: It’s possible, the other classics haven’t had any additions. They recently hg kits for Vifamwith the Vifam, a Sirbine, the Dragonar 1 for example but haven’t even announced other kits for those, but those were web exclusives. The hg Macross line has so far 4 kits either in the works or have been released, but those are mostly standard releases so maybe since this Scopedog is a standard release they might do more kits in this line. I would like to see other kits for the previously mentioned lines and if they get serious about Votoms in hg, I will be tempted. It’s kind of a guessing game with Bandai in that you sometimes get one great kit and nothing else to go with it If you’re interested in smaller kits for Votoms, wave has been doing a fairly good job at getting a good amount of the designs out there in 1/35. The Bandai kits look more poseable though. Although to get a good complete scopedog with accessories, it may end up the same price since Bandai is only doing the basic unit and then web exclusives for the add ons By the way, if you have the 1/20 kit, I highly recommend building it. It’s a real joy with so much detail and avoiding seams and painting. If you’re a lazy builder and don’t want to do all the extra work, you can easily get away with just snapping it up and a little panel lining or add a little weathering Yep I already built the 1/20 kit. It was good but something smaller is also tempting. I think I'll wait for reviews first then order later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 3 hours ago, hachi said: Yep I already built the 1/20 kit. It was good but something smaller is also tempting. I think I'll wait for reviews first then order later. I think the overall reviews will be pretty good judging by how many joints are in the basic kit. I’m still wondering if that side armor will pop off easy though. Most of the Votoms stuff I have either clips on the side or has a hinge joint. The Bandai hg kit has a thin hole for a ball joint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 upcoming new HG Scopedog feature difference from the original Bandai 1/20 variant spotted: https://twitter.com/hyogetu_japan/status/1671123742108573696?cxt=HHwWgIDTgZCMg7EuAAAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 5 hours ago, treatment said: upcoming new HG Scopedog feature difference from the original Bandai 1/20 variant spotted: https://twitter.com/hyogetu_japan/status/1671123742108573696?cxt=HHwWgIDTgZCMg7EuAAAA There’s more differences than what’s circled. Off the top of my head, there the rotating upper leg joint, the ball joint at the side armor, the joints at the body to do an an crunch, the joint at the connector for the shoulder to the body to allow more over body reach and no cockpit. There might be more that I’m forgetting at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 HG Scopedog photos from HJWeb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 This thing might have some impressive joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1 hour ago, jenius said: This thing might have some impressive joints. It’s more like they ditched the cockpit for the joints. Most of them look pretty obvious, but they seem to work. Still a bit skeptical about that side armor staying on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 The p Bandai USA store has the option packs for the Scopedog. 20 bucks each though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 The plamax Strike Dog is up for preorder. It looks pretty great with a full cockpit and includes decals as well as a standing figure. Doesn’t look like it can do downform though, but has odd little bits for customization included on the ends of the sprues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 the details look pretty good on the inside of the shoulder joints on the Plamax Strike Dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 from TD-forum, HM-R Scopedog: https://bbs.toysdaily.com/thread-470399-1-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 https://www.taghobby.com/archives/726925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 a 2023 review of Takara's Revival Dual Model RSC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Haha, I thought of doing one also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 The thing that I've always liked about Votoms is the pilot's visual interface. Very forward thinking for the early 80's. It's a very practical way to get a sort of 360 degree cockpit. In a ways better as you could make it a double camera (sensor) for actual depth perception. Although I'm not sure if having left and right sensors with a single lens works that way or not. Its probably also a lot easier to repair when damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 On 7/26/2023 at 12:07 AM, treatment said: from TD-forum, HM-R Scopedog: https://bbs.toysdaily.com/thread-470399-1-1.html Hi-Metal R, Damn, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) new mag-scan pic of HMR Scopedog via TD-forum: https://bbs.toysdaily.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=470399&pid=8201287 Edited August 23, 2023 by treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 11:53 PM, DewPoint said: The thing that I've always liked about Votoms is the pilot's visual interface. Very forward thinking for the early 80's. It's a very practical way to get a sort of 360 degree cockpit. In a ways better as you could make it a double camera (sensor) for actual depth perception. Although I'm not sure if having left and right sensors with a single lens works that way or not. Its probably also a lot easier to repair when damaged. I’ve always liked the headset idea. With the goggles down, you see what the mecha sees. And then you can easily switch sites, although the process is over complicated it still looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 HJWEB has posted the actual HM-R Scopedog prototype pics shown before as magazine scans: https://hjweb.jp/article/1125452/ samples: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I think it implies that the HMR Scopedog will come with the parts to become the red shoulder version from Uoodo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I love what they did on the shoulder joint. But I think I'm going to pass up on this one. I know it's a good desktop size. But for some reason, I find the DMZ 1/18th Scopedog a good size. I know it will take some space on my shelf. But it looks tank-y enough that it really needed a shelf presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Wave 1/24 SCOPEDOG December 2023 Release Y9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Wave 1/24 SCOPEDOG December 2023 Release Y9000 I saw this for preorder the other night and was thinking that for not much more than Bandai’s high grade with option pack 1, you get a much more detailed and bigger kit. It is strange to see that both Wave and Max Factory are in the same scale right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Here is a nice center piece for this My Anime Magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 QuesQ announced 1/6 Chirico Cuvie PVC Statue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 They always make the base of statues so peculiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Looking forward to ordering the HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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