Moderoid Model Series by Good Smile

[Valkyrie Hunter D]

The Ride Armor is so chonky compared to the more recent, stylized versions.  I love it.

If there's a Mugen Calibur, I can hope an Ovelon Gazette will arrive later.  

[M'Kyuun]

2 hours ago, sh9000 said:

I'll probably get the Mugen Calibur.  Hoping an HMR version someday gets released.

This looks excellent and I'll likely get a copy when it releases. Yes to an HMR, although I wonder how much partsforming would be involved. I'm liking the chunky proportions of the Moderoid.

[Big s]

7 hours ago, Valkyrie Hunter D said:

The Ride Armor is so chonky compared to the more recent, stylized versions.  I love it.

 

It’s not chonky, it’s just not emaciated

[sh9000]

More awesomeness.

[Big s]

52 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

More awesomeness.

I used to have a bunch of those little armor dudes and wouldn’t mind if they did some of those in a larger scale.

[tekering]

I'm definitely gonna paint this in G1 Roadbuster colors. 😋

[Big s]

News was already in the Mospeada section, but last night the Mospeada kits went up for preorder. Looks like they come with their signature armaments and both include the convertible rifle/pistol.

Edited November 28 by Big s

[m0n5t3r]

Didn't realize they included unhelmeted heads. And that gun to rifle conversion is a nice touch.

[Big s]

22 hours ago, m0n5t3r said:

Didn't realize they included unhelmeted heads. And that gun to rifle conversion is a nice touch.

Yeah, they went all out in the cool stuff 

[electric indigo]

Under development:

 

[Big s]

1 hour ago, electric indigo said:

Under development:

 

I think Moderoid is definitely the kings of multiple franchises of older anime kits. They’ve been resurrecting designs from the 80’s to the 2000’s and even a few new ones for fun

[derex3592]

Those Mospeada bikes and figures look GOOD! 

[Big s]

2 hours ago, derex3592 said:

Those Mospeada bikes and figures look GOOD! 

Yup, moderoid usually does pretty well as an odd completionist company compared to others, so there’s a pretty good chance of getting at least the other two main characters down the line.

[sh9000]

I think I'll get 2 sets of the Ride Armors.

[Big s]

16 hours ago, sh9000 said:

I think I'll get 2 sets of the Ride Armors.

Normally, that would’ve been my choice as well. Just fearing the tariff and shipping charges. Would’ve liked to have one on the bike and one in armor, but I’m gonna settle for Stick in the armor and Rey on the bike or standing next to the bike.

[M'Kyuun]

Bing Videos

So cannot wait for this to be available. I've not built a Moderoid kit before, let alone one that's transformable, which by its nature, introduces multiple potential points of failure due to all the internal hinges and such. Any feedback as to the quality of their kits, especially durability, and most certainly as it pertains to transformable models, would be most appreciated. Curious if they'll do Oberan's Gazette next. Ssems a huge missed opportunity not to.

[Big s]

1 hour ago, M'Kyuun said:

Bing Videos

So cannot wait for this to be available. I've not built a Moderoid kit before, let alone one that's transformable, which by its nature, introduces multiple potential points of failure due to all the internal hinges and such. Any feedback as to the quality of their kits, especially durability, and most certainly as it pertains to transformable models, would be most appreciated. Curious if they'll do Oberan's Gazette next. Ssems a huge missed opportunity not to.

Haven’t built any of the converting kits yet, although I can say that the newer kits are a higher quality and more stable item. They seem to get better every year. Currently working on Tekkaman Blade and the joints have a great fit and a tight feel without feeling tight, actually better than most toys since the joints use ABS parts rather well. I’d guess that depending on how simple the transformation process is, it might be rather stable, but that’s really a guess 

[M'Kyuun]

30 minutes ago, Big s said:

Haven’t built any of the converting kits yet, although I can say that the newer kits are a higher quality and more stable item. They seem to get better every year. Currently working on Tekkaman Blade and the joints have a great fit and a tight feel without feeling tight, actually better than most toys since the joints use ABS parts rather well. I’d guess that depending on how simple the transformation process is, it might be rather stable, but that’s really a guess 

Well, the trickiest bit on the Calibur is the hip extension mechanism for transformation, which one hopes will work well, but also tab securely, at the very least, in robot mode. If the legs use sliders instead of a Combiner Wars trapeze extension mechanism, the hope is that those, too, will work well without degrading or losing friction and just collapsing on themselves over time as any number of OG Transformers did, mostly due to all the die-cast weight they had to support. At least here, the joints are only supporting all-plastic structures and perhaps a metal pin or two (not sure if Moderoid uses them, but I certainly wouldn't fault them for doing so). Still, I think my preference would be for the CW method, but I guess we'll see. I just hope it turns out to be a very high-quality model and a really good representation of a mecha that gets way too little representation in toy form. Moreover, I hope it remains available long enough for me to get my mitts on a copy. I have a feeling this will be a good seller given the dearth of Dorvack toys and models available.

[Big s]

2 hours ago, M'Kyuun said:

Moreover, I hope it remains available long enough for me to get my mitts on a copy. I have a feeling this will be a good seller given the dearth of Dorvack toys and models available.

Moderoid kits luckily aren’t too hard to get a hold of. They don’t get the scalpers like Bandai.

[M'Kyuun]

12 hours ago, Big s said:

Moderoid kits luckily aren’t too hard to get a hold of. They don’t get the scalpers like Bandai.

Good to know, thanks!

 

[electric indigo]

I recently finished the Deer Stalker R x R (from the Iron Saga game), an earlier kit from the Moderoid line

Along with the Moderoid Thunderjaw I built last year, it's one of the coolest pieces in my collection.

[Big s]

1 hour ago, electric indigo said:

I recently finished the Deer Stalker R x R (from the Iron Saga game), an earlier kit from the Moderoid line

Along with the Moderoid Thunderjaw I built last year, it's one of the coolest pieces in my collection.

Definitely looks cool , especially with those cool blue and white colors

Edited December 11 by Big s

[M'Kyuun]

POed this guy this morning on Good Smile's JP site. Came to $87.99 USD after shipping. After repeatedly checking with their US site and partner sites (BBTS), no one else had it but AmiAmi, who had it for 10% off, but I couldn't figure out their checkout system- it kept routing me back to inputting my email and password in an endless circle. Fortunately, Good Smile's JP site was much easier to navigate and my PO is secured. Can't wait to get this thing.

[Big s]

31 minutes ago, M'Kyuun said:

POed this guy this morning on Good Smile's JP site. Came to $87.99 USD after shipping. After repeatedly checking with their US site and partner sites (BBTS), no one else had it but AmiAmi, who had it for 10% off, but I couldn't figure out their checkout system- it kept routing me back to inputting my email and password in an endless circle. Fortunately, Good Smile's JP site was much easier to navigate and my PO is secured. Can't wait to get this thing.

The preorders just came up last night. Usually the American ones come up a few days later. Not sure if it would save any money though 

[M'Kyuun]

18 minutes ago, Big s said:

The preorders just came up last night. Usually the American ones come up a few days later. Not sure if it would save any money though 

I figured about the same regarding price, so I just said the heck with it and ordered.

[Big s]

4 minutes ago, M'Kyuun said:

I figured about the same regarding price, so I just said the heck with it and ordered.

It’s definitely a tough thing to guess these days with shipping and tariffs 

[Big s]

Mercy Rabbit box art again. Lots of cool classics getting cool box art 

[M'Kyuun]

24 minutes ago, Big s said:

It’s definitely a tough thing to guess these days with shipping and tariffs 

Yep, and I figured if I waited and tried to get it from BBTS, one, I'd have to compete against all the TF fans who want it as a Roadbuster stand-in, and two, BBTS always has a bit of a mark-up on their stuff, so that along with tariffs might mean a far steeper price than just ordering from the source and paying a little more for shipping. Incidentally, they wanted $53.99 for the kit and $34 for shipping, which honestly, didn't seem too bad. I've been wanting a good version of this thing forever, and I love how the finished kit looks, probably more than all the other toys that have released over the years, so yeah, I'm resting easy with having secured a preorder at the price I paid.

[Big s]

1 hour ago, M'Kyuun said:

Yep, and I figured if I waited and tried to get it from BBTS, one, I'd have to compete against all the TF fans who want it as a Roadbuster stand-in, and two, BBTS always has a bit of a mark-up on their stuff, so that along with tariffs might mean a far steeper price than just ordering from the source and paying a little more for shipping. Incidentally, they wanted $53.99 for the kit and $34 for shipping, which honestly, didn't seem too bad. I've been wanting a good version of this thing forever, and I love how the finished kit looks, probably more than all the other toys that have released over the years, so yeah, I'm resting easy with having secured a preorder at the price I paid.

However the pricing, I think you’ll be happy. Fully transformable and includes the driver and a power armor. Lots of bang for the buck

[Big s]

On 12/19/2025 at 11:29 AM, M'Kyuun said:

POed this guy this morning on Good Smile's JP site. Came to $87.99 USD after shipping. After repeatedly checking with their US site and partner sites (BBTS), no one else had it but AmiAmi, who had it for 10% off, but I couldn't figure out their checkout system- it kept routing me back to inputting my email and password in an endless circle. Fortunately, Good Smile's JP site was much easier to navigate and my PO is secured. Can't wait to get this thing.

BBTs just posted it this morning not sure how much extra with shipping and possible tariff taxation 

[M'Kyuun]

1 hour ago, Big s said:

BBTs just posted it this morning not sure how much extra with shipping and possible tariff taxation 

Well, that's the rub with American retailers- they all have their markups in addition to S&H and whatever tariffs may apply, not to mention sales taxes. But, at least it's an option and it's still cheaper than paying aftermarket once it's retired. I figure once they tack on taxes, tariffs, and shipping, you'll be paying about $80-90, so it's likely about the same regardless. I'm just happy to have a secure preorder. I hope they follow this up with Oberan's Gazette for next year.

[sh9000]

The tariff surcharge is included.  

I haven't ordered the Ride Armors or Mugen Caliber yet.  I might check with my friend at Good Smile if I could get everything cheaper.

[Big s]

8 hours ago, sh9000 said:

The tariff surcharge is included.  

I haven't ordered the Ride Armors or Mugen Caliber yet.  I might check with my friend at Good Smile if I could get everything cheaper.

The Mugen Caliber is one that you can purchase stateside, but pretty sure Harmony Gold is blocking the Mospeada Kits since they seem to only be available from Japan and it’s been a while since their preorders went up.