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  1. lechuck
    A bit surprised no one has reported on this yet, but Takara is introducing a new label called "T-Spark" which will be focusing on high-end toys and model kits (think Bandai's Tamashii). https://hjweb.jp/article/1505782/ For Transformers there is the new line named "Adamas Machina" which seems to be a collaborative line with other creators to bring their designs into physical form. These are going to be fully transformable and also have Chogokin in them. First entry is AMT-01 Hot Rod, which is based on the Flame Toys K3/IDW look, but perhaps more interestingly is that AMT-02 is going to be Predaking, a combiner that seems to be following the appearance from season three "Call to Primitives" episode (Studio OX). All of this might also explain why Takara decided to consolidate the MP line into MGP after MP-60.
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    Nice, visor+face plate > mono-eye! This give me hope for Bandai making a complimentary VF-19S/F out of the Kai.
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    Yeah, the attention to articulation and the innovative approach to it – like for example, the increased range at the hip joint and therefore omitting thigh or knee swivels – is really making the Plamax kit stand out.
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    Some background to where this is coming from – it's part of a project named "Sunrise Robot Laboratory" which wants to further explore past Sunrise Mecha works, so not just limited to Dunbine. Wouldn't mind seeing something new for Dragonar and L-Gaim. https://gundamnews.org/sunrise-reanimates-aura-battler-dunbine-in-gorgeous-new-experimental-video
  5. lechuck
    Hot damn – I need to get on this pronto. Now starts the regular checking of websites... 😮‍💨 FU 120k Yen secondary market!!!
  6. lechuck
    Yeah... not feeling it, Battroid looks "stiff", there is no flair to it. The front feet are not right, the YF-19 has never had such strong incline towards the shin/ankle area. The Plamax kits will probably also kill this in the articulation department. I don't know, this all feels a bit too late from Hasegawa.
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    I love the articulation Max Factory is giving to this kit so far, the one I'd like confirmation on is if it can pivot it shoulders forward for natural two hand Gunpod holding, because I hope we finally get to do this:
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    I may be alone on this, but the legs on the HMR look worse compared to the previous version. It lacks the right contours, curvature and tapering towards the feet, making it look very "puffy" – the front part of the feet are barely visible and unsightly angular cutout along the inner legs is not helping it either. Also the arm proportions don't look right at all, they are reaching down to the lower legs!? Makes the HMR VF-19 look clumsy.
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    Clearer images of MPG Super Ginrai and MP Ginrai have surfaced. Thoughts... So my previous assumption about the arms is obsolete, them sticking far up seems to be by Takara's design/engineering, Not great but I can live with it, as alt-mode is always secondary to me. Articulation for Super Ginrai seems weaker compared to core Ginrai and I wish Takara had come up with a solution to have the rear trailer wheels recess along the the feet instead of leaving it jutting out unsightly like that and breaking sculpt cohesiveness.
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    I could be wrong, but from the tiny image it seems like the cab is not fully coupled to the trailer and maybe arms sticking so far up is a way to put in in stationary mode or something like that.
  11. lechuck
    MPG-09 Super Ginrai https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/03/29/mpg09-super-ginrai-first-look-507639 So Takara has essentially done a Missing Link but in reverse (anime version gets the trailer this time) and spread it across their two premium lines.
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    Awesome! It's only a blurry image, but it already looks miles ahead from third party options and Takara seems to be putting on their A-game for articulation. Hopefully robot and truck will be similat in size to MP-44. Also I just noticed that Ginrai is an entry for MP not MPG as previously speculated.
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    I'll certainly watch this, but to be honest the whole Zeon view point certainly dampens my excitement. I just can't bring up enough sympathy for that side to care, it's also why 0080 doesn't rank so high with me.
  14. lechuck
    One of the reasons I've always enjoyed anime – is when they take established stuff and go 180 degrees wild with it.
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    After all these years it still bugs me when seeing Cyclops as the only team member being introduced without his proper outfit. 😄
  16. lechuck
    GFFMC Wing Gundam Snow White Prelude is getting a special lottery sale. Bids open from 18 to 26 March, ships in May. https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2273438/ https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14887/?wovn=en
  17. lechuck
    There is one for this section of the forums too. 🙂
  18. lechuck
    It's using the body that was first introduced with the Astray Red Dragonics – new waist, leg, foot and shoulder pauldron. This results in better articulation – more ab-crunch, drop-down hips, deeper knee bend and greater foot movement. Here is a comparison that I borrowed from Hacchaka that has the old and updated body next to each other.
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    MB Astray Blue Frame with updated sculpt – it's a Tamashii club exclusive release. https://www.taghobby.com/archives/769820
  20. lechuck
    Yeah, I have this one too and it is great piece with thoughtful engineering for superb articulation. Looking forward to pairing this up with the Shin Getter 1 reissue in a couple of months. Great posing by the way, you should post some of those in the "Strike a pose" thread for others to see. One question, are you able to move the metal ring the shoulder covers are attached to on yours? My understanding is that the ring can be rotated forward/backward for repositioning of the shoulder covers, but it's very stiff on mine and I'm too scared to force it.
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    Isn't that just the target date for second batch of MB Kämpfer?
  23. lechuck
    Wotafa is on it!
  24. lechuck
    How it should be – Cyclops leads the gang!
  25. lechuck
    Please get rid of the moustache!
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