DarrinG Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 There does not seem to be a thread for all things L-Gaim so this can be it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Metal_L-Gaim I've watched the subbed series up to about half way. At first I did not think I would like it, but it was the often ZANY interaction between Kyao, Amu and Leccee that made me keep watching. Also the maniacal Gavlet character is lol funny. The series does seem ancient, but the Robot Spirits line seems to be doing quite well and is up to its 8th release in the line. With the Heavy Metal G-Roon about to come out. The Bandai SPEC L-Gaim Mark I is a far superior piece, but I guess that line was too expensive to try to keep alive - so we got the 'much-cheaper-to-make' RS instead. Here are some pics of the Robot Spirits Calvary Temple Hellmeene . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 The show has a really infuriating ending that makes it not worth the effort. The GI Joe levels of character survival don't help either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoptimus Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I have a few art books. I love the designs but have never seen the show and heard it starts ok and then turns to turd by the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Sounds like I should avoid the end of the show then! I DO highly recommend the SPEC Mark I though - it can be had at pretty good prices now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandai-Soul-of-Chogokin-SPEC-XS-10-L-Gaim-MK-I-/160512867835?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item255f4ffdfb (but I've seen them come up for as low as $50 or $60) Its a shame the SPEC line didn't live - "Then again - who does?!" ... Bandai L-Gaim Mark I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubaba Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Have you read Five Star Stories? I know Nagano stated "Five Star Stories is not L-Gaim's rear end!" but the connections are unmistakable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temjin Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 The mecha reminds me of this, or other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltane70 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I enjoyed all of L-Gaim, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 The SPEC Mark I gets top shelf in my display, where as my 3 Robot Spirits figs are relegated to the closet. That tells you the difference in quality and materials between the lines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 L-Gaim is to Five Star Stories as The Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus was to The Wizard Of Oz. I've only glimpsed at L-Gaim here and there since FSS was really more my thing, but those SPEC figures look excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 How does the Robot Damashii MkII compare to the old High Complete Model MkII? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) This Collection DX review answers just that - with photo comparisons with the High Complete kit. http://www.collectiondx.com/toy_review/2011/lgaim_markii I really wish it did not transform. The mechanisms to do so compromise the leg strength and the whole figure feels a little loose and floppy - however it is an excellent sculpt and the extras make it a fun piece. Since the Robot Spirits are less expensive than the SPECs, I was not overly scared to panel line and have fun with them, which is a great feature of the Robot Spirits. Cheap(er) figs you can line and damage up if you want. Here are some pics of the Bandai Robot Spitits L-Gaim Mark II: ( last pic shows my panel lining and how much it helps the somewhat lifeless panels of gray, especially in the chest area ) --------- Edited October 28, 2013 by DarrinG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) Just finished episode 30. My biggest gripe is the obvious trotting out of new Heavy Metals to announce the next toy. I found this so bad in Zeta Gundam that I stopped watching that series. Most of the HM designs are cool (some are atrocious) - but I MUCH prefer the more realistic mass production of Valks, or Ingrams and Scopedogs. Dunbine has the excuse that each one is custom made from living parts in a mediaeval world, but with L-Gaim it just comes off as random. Another gripe is that the combat scenes are poorly done, and the Mark II is too complex for old cel animation and looks jumbled and awkward. But Gavlet and the crazy characters are keeping me going . . . Edited November 5, 2013 by DarrinG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuelGundam2099 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The first half of this series was kind of boring with Gavalete being the only good character most of the time. Once Anon Stack appeared though, dang did it improve! The OVAs would be recommended the same way people recommend the Gundam compilation movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Do you mean the Amon Duule "Stack"? It only appeared for one episode before they turned it into the Mark II correct? Bandai did make a figure of it but I think I will pass. Feels like a mold-milk . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuelGundam2099 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 That is was, kind of disappointing because it looked awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 If it dips way down on a sale I might pick it up. I like the colors. But I DO have the Robot Spirits Heavy Metal Bat-Shu. It was a Tamashii Exclusive release so it can be a bit pricey, but BBTS just lowered their price and have some in stock: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN14156&mode=retail Some Pics --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) I'm also collecting RD's L-Gaim offerings (Main reason: all designed by Nagano) Especially excited about the newcoming Auge! Edited November 8, 2013 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I hope they will also release Original Auge's RD Asymmetrical designs always intrigue me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuelGundam2099 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Looks like a giant medical kit on the left shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 We should celebrate how far we come from the old HCM releases. I never had any HCMs, but its easy to see the massive advancements in designs and materials. I'm not a fan of the Auge, but they've made it look very cool here. Interested to see how they managed the joints in the shoulder cannons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Is this Mark I the same as the initial release except adds the buster launcher? Or are there other differences? https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-e144573521 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 G-Roon arrived today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Here are some pics of the new Bandai Robot Spirits Tamashii Exclusive Heavy Metal G-Roon. Pretty cool release. • Sculpt is great, better than the line art even, which is consistent with this line • 'Posability' and working calf pistons are awesome • Purple Buster Launcher? What's up with that? Needs to be color coordinated • NEEDS PANEL LINING! Especially in large blue leg areas, working on it now . . . Edited November 21, 2013 by DarrinG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Robot Damashii [side HM] L-Gaim Auge http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-222976-1-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 New Robot Damashii Heavy Metal line figures revealed this week. Novel D-Sserd Graia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Just when I'm about to stop collecting Robot Damashii -- Aug got a release date Feb 2018: http://www.taghobby.com/archives/221857 And to make the matter worst, it's Tamashii Web Exclusive. Meaning I have to pay it upon ordering at Nippon-Yasan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 (edited) Hi-Metal R L-Gaim 22.5cm (1/100 Scale) July 2020 Y18000 Hi-Metal R Bat-Shu 22.5cm (1/100 Scale) June 2020 Y18000 They look gorgeous and all. But I don't think I can keep up with these upcoming releases. I already have them in Robot Damashii line. But it's L-Gaim. I might consider only him. And the Mk II just in case they make it. Edited February 1, 2020 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 These look awesome. I got my first L-Gaim when i was a kid in the 80's. I played the hell outta that thing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Tamashii Nation 2021 'ロボット大集合' Roboto Dai Shugo (Big sets of Robots) Special Live Stream. November 20, 2021 6pm JST. Hopefully the release schedule for Hi-Metal R L-Gaim MkII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lechuck Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 That looks like they took the Mk-II from the R3 plamo line a couple of years back and made it a HMR. Also I wish Bandai would reissue the Mk-I, that went completely by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 2 hours ago, lechuck said: That looks like they took the Mk-II from the R3 plamo line a couple of years back and made it a HMR. Also I wish Bandai would reissue the Mk-I, that went completely by me. Same here. I actually skipped the HMR L-Gaim initially since I already have the Robot Damashii versions and decided on not to get another line. But when they showed a prototype display of Mk II during one of the previous Tamashii event, I told myself I should have that and the Mk I. So I found a good copy over Mandarake. Can't believe how big the Mk I is. I'm pretty sure the Mk II is going to be gorgeous too. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 2 hours ago, lechuck said: That looks like they took the Mk-II from the R3 plamo line a couple of years back and made it a HMR. Also I wish Bandai would reissue the Mk-I, that went completely by me. The HMR Bat-shu is pretty nice too, just wished it came with the spear just like his RD counterpart I hope that the Mk-ii transformation to its prowler mode is solid, though the prowler mode is a pretty meh alt-mode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 I really WANT that L-Gaim MkII ...NOW! C'mon Bandai! Bring on the preorder buttons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 MegaHouse is releasing a 1/8th PVC scale statue of Gaw Ha Leccee w/ Lillith Fuau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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