Big s Posted June 24 Posted June 24 55 minutes ago, grogall said: Well it looks like Bandai is further along with the Hi-Metal R B-ATM-03 FATTY.... Pre Order is on today 24th of June.... release is December 27,000 yen without tax, 29,700 yen (incl. 10% tax.) N I C E ! ! ! ! Again, for comparison... Im definitely in! 👍🏻 Looks impressive Quote
grogall Posted June 24 Posted June 24 (edited) 1 hour ago, Big s said: Looks impressive And expensive with this being the third release of a Hi-Metal R, V.O.T.O.M AT released this year! Great time to be collecting! 🤗 Pre Orders are up! Hobby Genki ¥31,990.00 (Sold Out) Yoyaku Now ¥32,970.00 Edited June 24 by grogall Quote
treatment Posted June 24 Posted June 24 (edited) Bandai's HG expansion parts sets: Edited June 24 by treatment Quote
jenius Posted June 24 Posted June 24 (edited) Another TWE item. I feel like I gotta show my support though. Grabbed it from anime export. Edited June 24 by jenius Quote
grogall Posted June 24 Posted June 24 2 hours ago, jenius said: Another TWE item. I feel like I gotta show my support though. Grabbed it from anime export. You ever going to review the series or what? 🫢 Quote
grogall Posted June 24 Posted June 24 Now that we got the FATTY out for pre-order I hope we get an announcement around October on a different colour Scopedog unit! Because you can never have enough colours in your collection! 🤗 Quote
Big s Posted June 24 Posted June 24 1 hour ago, grogall said: Now that we got the FATTY out for pre-order I hope we get an announcement around October on a different colour Scopedog unit! Because you can never have enough colours in your collection! 🤗 Bandai does love to milk a mold Quote
grogall Posted June 24 Posted June 24 16 minutes ago, Big s said: Bandai does love to milk a mold I'm sure we will also get a ground (AT) FATTY eventually! But as far as I'm concerned they can keep this line coming! Looks good so far! 🤗 Quote
Big s Posted June 24 Posted June 24 1 hour ago, grogall said: I'm sure we will also get a ground (AT) FATTY eventually! But as far as I'm concerned they can keep this line coming! Looks good so far! 🤗 More than likely Quote
grogall Posted June 24 Posted June 24 (edited) Added additional pictures and translated the banner on my info-post on the B-ATM-03 FATTY Edited June 25 by grogall Quote
jenius Posted June 24 Posted June 24 11 hours ago, grogall said: You ever going to review the series or what? 🫢 Life is crazy right now! I have so little time but I really want to get to them. As soon as things calm down, I'll start pumping more reviews out. Quote
grogall Posted June 26 Posted June 26 (edited) Did anyone notice that the Hi-Metal R B-ATM-03 FATTY is marked with a US release? I think it's a mistake since none of the other units where released in the US But maybe Bandai will surprise us? 😱 Also have some scans of a book with some detail on the B-ATM-03 FATTY that might be of interest! Enjoy! Edited June 26 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted June 26 Posted June 26 (edited) One observation which I hope Bandai fixes before production starts is the front barrel part of the G-BATM-04 Catapult Launcher should actually be the turquoise colour of the FATTY, wich it actually was in the prototype stage! But for some reason they changed it to black in the final version!? should be changed back! But one thing that is really cool is the panel that's under the FATTY's seat is also present on the model! 😉 Edited June 26 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted June 27 Posted June 27 Bandai will be rereleasing the HG Expansion packs 1-6 in September! Quote
grogall Posted June 28 Posted June 28 Hobby JAPAN has released more detailed images of Bandai's Hi-Metal R FATTY showing of what parts are metal and some of the opening as well as joints! I must admit that it's somewhat amazing what Bandai has done with this mech! Shows that they are taking their time to give us the best available... Also Hi-Metal really means Metal in this series 🤗 I will work on adding and cleaning up the translation soon! Quote
grogall Posted June 30 Posted June 30 (edited) So we have another V.O.T.O.M Mech Month and we finally get a high quality none ATM (AT)! I'm really looking forward to see how the Blood-Sucker turns out! So I hope everyone has there squad of STTC at the ready, Because its going to be a blood-bath! 😈 And nothing survives! 😱 Edited June 30 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted July 14 Posted July 14 Instructions are up for the Hi-Metal R Bloodsucker, so release is imminent! Quote
grogall Posted July 15 Posted July 15 (edited) So according to P-Bandai the release of the ATH-P-RSC Bloodsucker is on the 17th... I'm pretty sure the package for the ATH-P-RSC Bloodsucker and B-ATM-03 FATTY will be deeper then the normal Scopedogs! Edited July 15 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted July 18 Posted July 18 (edited) Well it's out! 🤗 Looks Fabulous! 😉 Edited July 18 by grogall Quote
Felix Posted July 19 Posted July 19 Just got the notice the my Bloodsucker is ready to ship. I have been really impressed by this line and this one looks like it won't disappoint. Quote
jenius Posted July 19 Posted July 19 Oops, I forgot to order this one! I'll have to find one in Manda. Quote
sh9000 Posted July 19 Posted July 19 https://hobby-genki.com/en/hi-metal-r/47494-hi-metal-r-blood-sucker-armored-trooper-votoms-the-last-red-shoulder-limited-edition-4573102676290.html https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/22731-hi-metal-r-blood-sucker.html https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/164889-hi-metal-r-scope-dog-space-combat-version-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html I'm not ready to buy one yet but I'll get one from either of these stores. Quote
grogall Posted July 20 Posted July 20 Another YouTube review incase someone missed something! 🤪 Quote
grogall Posted July 25 Posted July 25 (edited) Well my Bloodsucker has lift-off and will arrive Monday! 🤗 Really looking forward to this AT, My first one that isn't a Scopedog... To this I wan't to say that it's great that we finally have a company that is not stuck in a "Doggy Dog World"! 😉 Something that always bothered me with the old Takara or even Yamato was it was only Doggy AT's and nothing else from the series glad that Bandai is really trying to do a good job developing other mech's in a high end series and this Bloodsucker and the FATTY really look great! Edited July 25 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted July 25 Posted July 25 (edited) And we seem to have a new Scopedog coming in from Bandai, not sure if it's a rerelease yet!? BANDAI SPIRITS has announced that it will be releasing a figure of the "HI-METAL R Scope Dog." It is scheduled to be released in February 2026, priced at 17,600 yen. This product is a commercialization of the "Scopedog," the official main AT of the Gilgamesh Army developed by Melchia from the anime "Armored Trooper Votoms," from the "HI-METAL R" brand, which pays homage to the "HI-METAL" series by renewing its components such as "transformation/gimmick" and "composite materials" with the latest technology and rebuilding new products. While retaining the appeal of the finished "Scopedog" - which allows you to enjoy the landing pose, the pilot riding on it, and the action during battle - the product has been commercialized with a new look, including die-cast joints and plating that emphasizes the metallic feel. Pre Order Aug. 1st. 2025 - Release February 2026 Price: 16,000円, 17,600円 Including 10% Tax "HI-METAL R Scope Dog" Size: Height approx. 165mm Materials: ABS, die-cast, PVC Set contents Main body Interchangeable wrist parts (3 types each for left and right) Heavy machine gun Kiriko figure set (1 type for left and 2 types for right, interchangeable head part, figure pedestal) Spare antenna *So no side armaments, just the GAT-22/C (This might be a precursor to Hi-Metal R expansion packs)!? 🤔 Honestly it looks like the first release but with less accessories.... no red shoulder etc. (Edit) *It is also possible to attach weapons that come with existing products sold separately. Google translated text... "Scope Dog" from "Armored Trooper Votoms" is now available as part of the "HI-METAL R" action figure series. While retaining its excellent mobility and gimmicks, it has a new look with die-cast joints and plating that emphasizes the metallic feel. Equipped with "arm punch" extension, "turn pick" extension, "turret lens" rotation, and visor opening and closing gimmicks. The included "heavy machine gun" can be changed to a short barrel state by replacing the barrel. In addition, a movable "Kiriko" action figure is included, allowing you to recreate landing poses and pilot boarding scenes. You can fully enjoy the "charm of life-size weapons" expressed throughout the series. BANDAI SPIRITS has announced that it will be releasing a figure called "HI-METAL R Scope Dog." It is scheduled to be released in February 2026, and will be priced at 17,600 yen. This product is based on the Gilgamesh Army's official main AT "Scope Dog" developed by Melkia from the anime "Armored Trooper Votoms." Based on respect for the "HI-METAL" series, this product is a product of the brand "HI-METAL R," which follows the components of "transformation/gimmick" and "composite materials" and renews them with the latest technology to rebuild new products. Edited July 28 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Looks like ThreeZero is releasing a heavy weather version in the Robo-Duo 25th anniversary line... Looks interesting but not sure if they improved the quality over the 1:12 version!? Quote
grogall Posted July 27 Posted July 27 (edited) Tamashii Nations Tokyo has the FATTY on display... Edited August 6 by grogall Quote
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