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Posted
7 minutes ago, Chas said:

Did we already know that Good Smile is producing both a Stick and a Ray ride armor for the Moderoid line? 

Pics from Shizouka in May.

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Yeah, they’re posted a couple pages back in this thread and in the Moderoid thread. Still waiting for the preorders though. Definitely looking forward to them

Posted
10 minutes ago, Chas said:

Did we already know that Good Smile is producing both a Stick and a Ray ride armor for the Moderoid line? 

Pics from Shizouka in May.

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Looks nice.  I'm not familiar with the Good Smile Cyclone.  Can you, someone, speak to their quality?  From your pix alone, it sorta gives me the "budget toy" vibe.

Posted

Not Toys. Snap - fit, colour molded assembly kits (models).

Thanks Big S.

Has anyone noticed, or voiced any theories on the split front tire?

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Posted
7 minutes ago, Chas said:

Not Toys. Snap - fit, colour molded assembly kits (models).

Thanks Big S.

Has anyone noticed, or voiced any theories on the split front tire?

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It’s a prototype in the picture, but I’d assume that it’s a two part assembly, just not stick together so great here. Moderoid usually has pretty good fit in the final product, so it will look a lot better in hand

Posted (edited)

I realized that it is likely due to the prototype nature of the model, but when I noticed it my mind immediately jumped to this concept art.

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Unlikely as it is to be the reason.

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Posted
1 hour ago, Chas said:

Not Toys. Snap - fit, colour molded assembly kits (models).

Thanks Big S.

Has anyone noticed, or voiced any theories on the split front tire?

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Yes, I remember the earlier post now.  Thanks for jogging my memory.  I'm just not a big fan of models/kits.  Has something to do with their heft and tolerances.  My very first VF-1 was a model kit and it turned out to be a floppy mess.  Instead of addressing its inadequacies, I tossed it.  

Posted
1 hour ago, 26662 said:

Yes, I remember the earlier post now.  Thanks for jogging my memory.  I'm just not a big fan of models/kits.  Has something to do with their heft and tolerances.  My very first VF-1 was a model kit and it turned out to be a floppy mess.  Instead of addressing its inadequacies, I tossed it.  

Model kits have come a long way, even compared to the Bandai VF-1. But I still prefer non transforming kits. Most of my Gundam just seem to have lasted longer than most of my toys, probably due to lighter weight and simpler construction 

Posted
17 hours ago, Sildani said:

Hi! Nin-Nin wants me to verify my identity by submitting pics of me holding my passport, and then close-up pics of my passport, along with a utility bill.

Is this really a standard procedure? I’ve never had to do this with any other importer. 

I wonder if this is related to the new "de minimis shipping" rules.  You can skip to 5:30 mark.  I don't know how this is going to effect future purchases from Japan.

 

 

Posted

I ordered from Hobby Genki.  I have not received any shipping notifications yet.  So far, I haven't has any issues with them yet.  

Seems to be still available...

https://hobby-genki.com/en/sentinel/43039-riobot-armored-genesis-climber-mospeada-148-ab-01h-tread-4571335880835.html

I do not know what the final shipping costs will be with everything going on.  :unknw:  I guess we will all find out when we find out.

Posted
23 hours ago, Sildani said:

Well I checked Nin-Nin's FAQ, and it seems legit... I suppose this order broached some kind of limit.

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I remember having to do this many years ago, when I signed up for a Tenso account - an ID with utility bill in my name.

I guess it's fair for companies to ask for this during registration or during the point of putting in the order - so one can refuse if uncomfortable with it at that point & look elsewhere. Doesn't look that good when they only ask for this when stuff just about to ship on an order placed months ago, which I am assuming it's the case here.

 

Posted

As annoying as it was, kinda glad Amazon Japan asked for payment upfront for the Tread.

Didn’t have to worry about any changes in shipping prices or in the price itself in the interim.

Posted
1 hour ago, Mog said:

As annoying as it was, kinda glad Amazon Japan asked for payment upfront for the Tread.

Didn’t have to worry about any changes in shipping prices or in the price itself in the interim.

Same re: prepayment.  I *think* I ordered treads from Amazon Japan and fighters from Amazon US.  I’ve honestly lost track of all of my preorders.  Stuff just shows up on my doorstep unexpectedly.  

Posted
On 7/22/2025 at 8:17 AM, Sildani said:

Hi! Nin-Nin wants me to verify my identity by submitting pics of me holding my passport, and then close-up pics of my passport, along with a utility bill.

Is this really a standard procedure? I’ve never had to do this with any other importer. 

I just tracked down some of my Mospeada  preorders and it looks like I somehow preordered 4 Treads.  Jack Daniels must have inspired those purchases because sober 26662 def doesn’t need 4:  i don’t have room enough to display even 1, but here we are.  :-) Maybe I was protecting myself from unexpected cancellations from one or more distributors?  Anyway, more to the point, one of the Treads was ordered from Nin Nin.  They didn’t require any ID this time.

Posted
3 hours ago, MKT said:

Only 4? We need 7, one for each mode. :p

 

53 minutes ago, Mog said:

^^and to keep MIB. ;)

I think my wife would like a word with both of you.  🙂 

Posted
On 7/22/2025 at 8:46 PM, recon said:

Posted by toydaily. 1/28 AFC-01H Legioss

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Is the Stig figure included with this thing or do we have to go back and buy the one from a few years ago? I know nobody really knows, but what do we reckon?

Posted (edited)

1/28 scale... 330mm tall. :o

Just saw a local preorder open up for this... a little over $525. :o proly the sheer size and heft plus all the gimmicks and light up stuff.

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Posted

Yeesh, that's huge.  Like, I can't say it's not tempting, even at that price, but I still think it feels too busy overall, both in all the extra markings and little details that look like they would just add excessive complexity and break easily.

It's still really impressive though.  I think the overall look is better on the robot, since it seems like they managed to make the tails even smaller than the Riobot version. :p

I don't know if I could justify something that big for a series I really never cared about though.  It's definitely a collection centerpiece, but we'll see who sells it, and whether the exchange rate helps any.

Posted
10 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

I don't know if I could justify something that big for a series I really never cared about though.

I don't know if I could justify something that expensive, and I'm just about the biggest Mospeada fan you'll ever meet.

It would be an easier decision if I didn't have to repaint it... 😒

Posted

OK, you know what???.......I'm really kinda starting to like that Pose+ Legioss....someone PLEASE help me!  Don't have ANY room for it (not to mention wife would prob hit me over the head with it for that kinda $$$!).....and judging from that picture of it in fighter mode, it might actually hurt or worse! 😂

 

That???? Or the Sentinel Re-release Legioss AND TLEAD for $500.......damn, who would have thought we'd be here back in the days of Toynami Masterpiece Alphas and Beta's 🫤

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