Mospeada

[Mog]

I get the price arguments.

But all that extra feet in the back of the fighter mode and the tailfins sticking out are gonna cause issues, if they design a Tread to connect to it.

[jenius]

I suspect a Toyrise Tread will have some big differences from the anime version. Aren't these toys 2/3rds the size of the Sentinel? I expect lots of concessions and unique takes. As other members have pointed out, 1/48 is too small for a Legioss... Going even smaller? Wild. Pose+ had the right idea for scale but I have more than a few concerns about what they choose to do with it.

[m0n5t3r]

I wouldn’t say that the Riobot Legioss is too small. If you're looking for a massive shelf presence, then yeah it can seem small and the Pose+ is what you'll want. But ever since going in on the HMRs, I've found myself picking up and playing with those more, and just leaving the 1/60s on display. So, yeah, I get the playability factor and I might just give the Toyrise a chance whenever they get around to making the OG versions.

[Mog]

But when you combine the Sentinel Legioss and Tread (or the Toynami Alpha and Beta), the combined fighter becomes a big bastard.

[m0n5t3r]

Yeah, if you factor in the Legioss and Tread combining, then 1/48 scale seems to be the logical size for these. I doubt that Pose+ will produce a matching Tread unless they make a killing with the Legioss or if it's crowdfunded. 

[Graham]

On 12/27/2025 at 12:49 AM, jenius said:

You guys are a bunch of bah humbugs, I think it looks fun.

Me too.

 

[M'Kyuun]

19 hours ago, jenius said:

I suspect a Toyrise Tread will have some big differences from the anime version. Aren't these toys 2/3rds the size of the Sentinel? I expect lots of concessions and unique takes. As other members have pointed out, 1/48 is too small for a Legioss... Going even smaller? Wild. Pose+ had the right idea for scale but I have more than a few concerns about what they choose to do with it.

Well, anytime a toy is upscaled, the strength, durability, and range of the joints are always a greater concern. Too, the use of diecast, which, for some, gives the impression of greater quality given the increased heft (I think I prefer more plastic with judicious use of diecast where sturdiness is a major factor). I like the look of the Pose+ and the increased scale certainly allowed them to do much more with the figure than Sentinel's little 1/48, which I still consider an excellent toy overall. However, my display space is exceedingly low these days and I wouldn't know where to put such a large figure if I got it. That's a personal issue, but anymore, I'm looking to smaller scaled toys like the HMR line over 1/60, which is my preference. However, I've been rather impressed by just how many features Bandai has managed to cram into the HMR figs, and Sentinel managed to cram a lot into their Legioss, so even at these smaller scales, a lot of these toys are proving quite impressive for how much can be built into them. I still wonder, with all the other built-in stuff Bandai manages with the HMR Valks, why they don't just integrate the retractable landing gear, too. Seems like something completely feasible.

As to Toyrise, I'm thinking these aren't going to be too far removed from Transformers quality. While I don't mind their taking some liberties, I think there's a fine line between just right and too much. I've already mentioned my dislike of the high heels, or ballet shoes- it just doesn't look right or good. Moreover, I don't think the feet retract into the leg in fighter, so there's a lot of foot hanging out back there. And just like their Legioss, if they're taking liberties with one design, it's apparent that they'll do likewise in the event they choose to do a Tread. I wouldn't bet on the connecting mechanism, or connection itself, to be a very elegant thing, either. While a playable Legioss sounds fun, from what I'm seeing, I wish the execution was better. 

[Mog]

After you mentioned it, I started noticing how overly arched the FRONT feet are on the Toyrise.  Would be better if the foot laid more flat, but none of the pics seem to show that as possible.

And with so much of the feet sticking out the back in fighter mode, you can expect a ton of gaps in the Tread (like the old Toynami one) and a much longer connecting boom that’s a separate attachment.

[Winterstar_343]

On 12/26/2025 at 7:34 PM, jenius said:

Is it me, or does it have kind of a Lego vibe going on? 

Reminded me a bit of this one.

[troyness]

Bugger!!

I missed the pre-order window at hlj.com for the Moderoid Mospeada. It's now order stop.

I emailed bbts inquiring if they'd stock it as a pre-order or for sale on release date. Waiting for their reply 

[tekering]

33 minutes ago, troyness said:

I missed the pre-order window at hlj.com for the Moderoid Mospeada. It's now order stop.

Amazon.jp is still taking orders directly.  They ship to Australia, right?

[Big s]

4 hours ago, troyness said:

Bugger!!

I missed the pre-order window at hlj.com for the Moderoid Mospeada. It's now order stop.

I emailed bbts inquiring if they'd stock it as a pre-order or for sale on release date. Waiting for their reply 

Could try hobby search or another site. Seems None of the American sites are gonna carry them unfortunately. Saw a few moderoid releases pop up on American sites that had preorders after the Mospeada ones and it’s been several weeks since then for Mospeada ride armors.probably a harmony gold blockage due to naming. Places like bbts usually have listings within the same week for preorders after the Japanese sites and often the next day, but it’s been a while 

Edited January 2 by Big s
Just checked hobby search and they’re both still listed for preorder

[Morgen Black]

I utilized Nin-Nin-Game for my pre-order and they are still available at this time.  They were cheaper than HLJ, too. Here is a link:

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/moderoid/209702-moderoid-genesis-climber-mospeada-mospeada-vr-052f-stick-model-good-smile-company-.html

MB

[ValkAddict]

^ Is the MODEROID: Genesis Climber MOSPEADA - MOSPEADA VR-052F (Stick Model) [Good Smile Company] an unpainted model kit? or a finished statue? TIA

[jenius]

What is TIA?

Moderoids are models with joints that can be built with theoretically no painting (sprues come in correct color).

[Mog]

TIA = Thanks In Advance.

[ValkAddict]

Thanks for the info @jenius!!

[jenius]

1 hour ago, Mog said:

TIA = Thanks In Advance.

Ah, I knew it would be obvious in hindsight! 

[Big s]

3 hours ago, jenius said:

What is TIA?

Moderoids are models with joints that can be built with theoretically no painting (sprues come in correct color).

Taco Tia time

[m0n5t3r]

4 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

^ Is the MODEROID: Genesis Climber MOSPEADA - MOSPEADA VR-052F (Stick Model) [Good Smile Company] an unpainted model kit? or a finished statue? TIA

I was eyeing a Moderoid kit but eventually didn't buy it cuz there were some rather large unpainted details that they supplied stickers for, kinda like the HG Macross kits. Found out by watching a video build on YT. Also watched a few reviews and the nice ones were custom painted and didn't use the stickers.

Not sure about other kits... may entirely depend on the figure. 

Hoping it'll be minimal for these ride armors cuz I'm lousy with stickers and even worse at painting.

[Big s]

3 hours ago, m0n5t3r said:

I was eyeing a Moderoid kit but eventually didn't buy it cuz there were some rather large unpainted details that they supplied stickers for, kinda like the HG Macross kits. Found out by watching a video build on YT. Also watched a few reviews and the nice ones were custom painted and didn't use the stickers.

Not sure about other kits... may entirely depend on the figure. 

Hoping it'll be minimal for these ride armors cuz I'm lousy with stickers and even worse at painting.

Some mostly earlier kits used stickers, but most of the recent ones have pre painted pats and waterslide decals for markings. Am currently doing the Tekkaman Blade kit and it does have two and only two almost unnoticeable parts that are not in their proper colors on the back of the heal. Other than that it’s perfect color accuracy with pre painted metallic eyes and one part that is prepainted red for color accuracy. Basically if you’re a lazy builder and just want to slap the thing together, you’ll do better than a Bandai kit. Articulation is pretty great as well.

With the Mospeada kits, it does list markings with waterslide decals, something extremely rare in Bandai kits and pre painted faces. And don’t forget to check out the hand details, because they even did the stitching on the gloves, and extra hands, something Bandai tends to forget about sometimes. I don’t doubt there will be a few details here and there that could use a bit of work, but I don’t think it would be too much or even highly noticeable 

[ValkAddict]

19 hours ago, m0n5t3r said:

Hoping it'll be minimal for these ride armors cuz I'm lousy with stickers and even worse at painting.

^ I am the same. I wish I had modeling skills, but I don't.

[Big s]

44 minutes ago, ValkAddict said:

^ I am the same. I wish I had modeling skills, but I don't.

Recent Moderoid kits are very simple and require very little in the skills department. As long as you got something to clip out the parts and smooth the nubs, then you can succeed 

[twich]

On 1/2/2026 at 8:09 PM, jenius said:

What is TIA?

Moderoids are models with joints that can be built with theoretically no painting (sprues come in correct color).

Trans ischemic attack=Mini stroke not detectable on CT

Twich

[F18LEGIOSS2]

7 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

^ I am the same. I wish I had modeling skills, but I don't.

I always buy two or three identical kits of the same model. I build one, and I carefully store the other two to build them later like  in three or five years, when I will have developed even more modeling skills. All you need is passion to begin with 

[troyness]

On 1/2/2026 at 8:21 PM, Big s said:

Could try hobby search or another site. Seems None of the American sites are gonna carry them unfortunately. Saw a few moderoid releases pop up on American sites that had preorders after the Mospeada ones and it’s been several weeks since then for Mospeada ride armors.probably a harmony gold blockage due to naming. Places like bbts usually have listings within the same week for preorders after the Japanese sites and often the next day, but it’s been a while 

 

On 1/3/2026 at 12:25 AM, Morgen Black said:

I utilized Nin-Nin-Game for my pre-order and they are still available at this time.  They were cheaper than HLJ, too. Here is a link:

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/moderoid/209702-moderoid-genesis-climber-mospeada-mospeada-vr-052f-stick-model-good-smile-company-.html

MB

Thanks Big s & Morgen Black!!!

I went with Nin-Nin-Game 

Love the chunkyness of the rider boots and bike. The printed eyes looks exactly like the anime. Thank God a company went without the cloth!! 

Feet pegs finally make a comeback.

.... curious 

Couldn't seem to see any exo arms like the Beagle. But I don't care if the Moderoid doesn't have that.

Fascinated to see the transformation whether to be PT or parts-former?

Hope there's a time-lapse video of the build or transformation upon release.

[ValkAddict]

13 hours ago, Big s said:

Recent Moderoid kits are very simple and require very little in the skills department. As long as you got something to clip out the parts and smooth the nubs, then you can succeed 

Thanks for the vote of confidence. It is appreciated.

[Big s]

4 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

Thanks for the vote of confidence. It is appreciated.

Maybe get a cheap kit for practice, like those entry grade gundam kits. Might be a good start and get your confidence up and they don’t really cost much in case something goes wrong. And even if something does go wrong, make sure to learn what went wrong. And most of all try and have fun

[Magnus]

On 12/27/2025 at 1:26 AM, captain america said:

And the horridly comical dilution of this once great Anime continues. 

Man, I will NEVER complain about too much Mospeada merch. 

I'm with Jenius - give me as many budget-friendly Legioss variants as you can please. 

And no doubt Tak-Tomy was inspired by their Diaclone Versaulters with the radar dish/shield (which are themselves very awesome)

[Major Tom]

probably been shown here before - (for those who haven't seen it)  preview of Pose Plus Legioss in cantonese (subtitle available)

 

Edited yesterday at 07:56 AM by Major Tom

[RavenHawk]

I don't get why people are being so negative about the Toyrise/TakaraTomy/Another Genesis stuff.

We're finally getting MOSPEADA TOYS! These are toys!

Remember stuff that didn't need to be accurate to a 40-year old anime, but could just be fun? Remember when toys would become more affordable by having a mold get minor modifications or get repackaged in new colors with new accessories?

Remember when people were ok with radar dishes on Macross Valkyries?

We have a ton of expensive stuff that's fairly accurate, and a bunch that is less accurate but still expensive and absolutely zero fun to handle or transform.

I have four display cases of MOSPEADA stuff that I only look at, and am absolutely content to have some colorful, fun, imaginative toys to actually play with.

(I think the last time I just had fun transforming an anime toy was... hmmm... Yamato Bubblegum Crisis Motoslaves, which were way more durable than their Megazone 23 Garlands)

[derex3592]

I gotta say, I can't afford it, and even if I cooould afford it, I have ZERO space to put that BEAST, but it does look pretty darn cool in Soldier Mode with all the hatches opened up! 

[Big s]

3 hours ago, RavenHawk said:

We have a ton of expensive stuff that's fairly accurate, and a bunch that is less accurate but still expensive and absolutely zero fun to handle or transform.

 

I hear you there. I’m really not into the premium stuff either. But I’m still gonna wait to see the more legit ones before buying any

[F18LEGIOSS2]

2 hours ago, derex3592 said:

I gotta say, I can't afford it, and even if I cooould afford it, I have ZERO space to put that BEAST, but it does look pretty darn cool in Soldier Mode with all the hatches opened up! 

You haven't seen mine yet !

 

[Grey728]

43 minutes ago, F18LEGIOSS2 said:

You haven't seen mine yet !

 

I would LOVE to see this finished. Do you have a work log going somewhere that I could follow?