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    I won't argue that the Nu Ver.Ka was to a certain extent riding the Unicorn train at the time, but its conception actually stems from the then also popular Evolve Nu Gundam (from CG animation short) with the more segmented armour and exposed frame. I believe Katoki said in an interview that just tweaking the design and fixing proportions would have only made it a "Version 2.0" of the Nu, there needed to be more for the Ver.Ka – hence we got the Nu Gundam "Evoke Mode" that sort of combines that popular Evolve split armour design with Unicorn NT-D mode. Personally I think the Ver.Ka Nu did its "NT-D mode" with a better implementation than the actual MG Unicorn, which is a flimsy to keep transformed and appearance wise has proportional issues.
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    Yeah, that is what I meant with "big irritation" in my posting – seems like Takara is only now finally conceding that there are proportional issues with Raiden. Although I am interested in the waist piece, I just can't warrant buying MPG-07 for it. If a KO company offers this accessory part, I will pick it up.
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    I hope this gets a localisation, because I do want to give this a watch and see how the intriguing mix of real and super robots plays out.
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    MPG line further expanding – MPG-07 Trainbot Ginoh due out in September. https://www.taghobby.com/archives/759133 https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2192872/ This is a repaint and slight body tweak of MPG-01 Shouki with a new head and outer train bits to transform into an official real world maintenance train. Additionally the shield/chest part has been revised to resemble the original Diaclone rendition. Of biggest interest (and for me also perhaps biggest irritation) should be the completely new "maintenance box" accessory, which not only can be used in robot or train mode, but is actually a new waist piece for Raiden seemingly to fix the proportional issues.
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    I think I might need to jump into Yolopark's AMK Pro line, all the right ingredients seem to be here. Clean sculpt/silhouette - check! Proper proportions - check! Advanced engineered/integrated articulation - check! The only thing I don't like is that Megatron's silver face is a bit lost with all the other silver surrounding him.
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    BANDAI DX YF-19!!

    lechuck replied to seti88's topic in Toys

    Curiosity struck me and I had to look at the numbers: Maybe wage growth and spending power was better in 2018 than it is today, which of course would factor into the perceived notion that things were cheaper back then. But honestly the reality for many outside of Japan was aggravating Bandai pre-order hassle and scarcity, which meant you would be paying way more than the advertised MSRP anyway – and that was not even considering the additional country duty and shipping costs. It might not have all the parts, but from my perspective this is welcome reissue for those that might not even have a YF-19 yet or those that want another copy. Give it till late spring or summer and domestic sale price will probably dip below the 200 mark for it. As for the dislikes for regarding the amount of tampo and the new PPBP effect parts – I seem to be on the other side of the fence. The more tampos the better, don't skimp on it like Arcadia only to charge an additional hundred for a questionable amount more of tampos. And the new effect parts are arguably more accurate compared to the green Hadouken we got with the previous iteration. The only thing that is not to like about them is that they still require a special adapter instead of just slotting it over the hand - it's pin-point barrier PUNCH not pin-point barrier ball-joint.
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    New Code Geass animation project, first part of four is to screen in May '24. https://www.taghobby.com/archives/755182 I enjoyed the TV series, so looking forward to this. I really need to sit down and watch the OVA spin-off and Resurrection movie.
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    Mazinger will have an appearance in this one!
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    If you are interested Mandarake has some Protozan Units on offer right now.
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    Testing out my new mirrorless camera
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    Aww... isn't that a cute little KITT-y 🙂
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    Looking good so far. Essentially 08th MS Team, but this time from Zeon perspective. Maybe we will finally get an answer why they were employing Cyrix MX chips. 😄
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    Nice touch with opening cockpit hatch and that the GFFMC team took into consideration that the Gouf is actually slightly bigger than a Zaku. I'm hoping there is a sparkling effect (sorry couldn't resist) on the OG Concept 2 with strong price drops. Picking it up for 36k or less would be great.
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    Thanks @Saburo. So the WWM release seems like the one to get, mainly for joint tightness and better aligning cannons.
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    So what is (if there is one) the general consensus regarding the WWM release of the VF-31AX – is it considered to be better one with less issues than the initial release?
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    Fourth trailer for Gundam Seed Freedom movie. Bandai is also planning a Virtual Reality anime for Meta Quest. https://gundamnews.org/mobile-suit-gundam-silver-phantom-teaser-released
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    So Bandai is launching this new project called "Sunrise Spirits" where they will be reissuing some of their popular mecha from the different Tamashii lines as P-Bandai. https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2148068/ One of the initial releases is going to be HMR L-Gaim, so this might be a chance to grab a fresh copy if you missed out the first time. Pre-order starts 25 Dec. and release is already supposed to be in January.
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    My thoughts on Bandai's showcasing... Metal Structure – is it me or is the turnaround on these things faster than new Perfect Grade releases? Bandai hobby division is really slacking off these days... Nice to see the Impulse Gundam although not enthused that it looks like it will be a bare bones release, meaning we are in for at least 10+ years of the MB line being bloated with various different Impulses, packs, tampo variants, reissues etc. Maybe retail, most probably P-Bandai and irritatingly store event exclusive release. Lancelot Albion looks great, I noticed Bandai hasn't advertised any opening cockpit gimmick on this one. Probably didn't want to catch flak for not providing a pilot figure again. Looks like the basic MB Astrays will all be standardised with new the newer armour sculpt first introduced with Astray Red Dragonics. The Blue Frame also seems to be getting a different head unit. A bit frustrating for me as I just recently went out of my way to pick up Red and Blue. Pass on Green Frame, but I'll probably try and get the Mirage. Surprised there is no showing of a MB Astray Noir.
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