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Bandai just released the official information for the Hi-Metal R Scopedog ATM-09-ST Melkia (Melquiya) Forces version & weapons option set to release in June & July. HI-METAL R SCOPEDOG (MELQUIYAN FORCES) Release: June 2026. · ABS, die-cast and PVC action figures · Overall height: approx. 165mm · Set contents: Main body, 3 types of replacement wrists (left and right), GAT-35 Long Gun, ATP-BP1-ST Parachute Backpack, parachute parts, Pilot figure, set (1 type of replacement wrist (left and right), pilot stand, spare antenna. · Price: 24,200 yen (incl. 10% tax); 22,000 yen (excl. tax), shipping and handling not included! · Scheduled to ship in June 2026, Publisher: BANDAI SPIRITS. In the first episode of the TV series "Armored Trooper Votoms," the Melquiya Army's Scope Dog fought back to protect the asteroid Lido, which was attacked by the Gilgamesh Army. The Melquiya Army's Scopedog, dressed in a purple color scheme different from the Gilgamesh Army's green color scheme. While preserving the Scopedog’s exceptional range of motion, this release retains its signature built-in mechanisms, including arm punch functions, gliding wheels, and turn picks, along with numerous gimmicks that allow for realistic landing poses and pilot boarding and disembarking scenes. These elements combine to deliver both dynamic action and mechanical authenticity, now presented in a distinct Melquia military colour scheme and the "GAT-35 Long Gun" can be held with both hands thanks to the movable main and sub-grip. In addition, the movable scope allows for a shooting pose that synchronizes with the head turret lens. The imposing Long Gun is enhanced with clear parts for the scope and muzzle, adding visual depth and realism to the large-scale weapon. In addition, the "ATP-BP1-ST Parachute Rucksack" comes with three magazine parts and two parachute parts, and the parachute storage compartment can be opened. It is also has a folding gimmick, making it possible to use in the (Stand-by) landing pose. From "Armored Trooper Votoms," the "Scopedog ATM-09-ST Melkia (Melquiya) Forces" is now available in H-IMETAL R, featuring a body with distinctive colouring and a set of new large weapons, the "GAT-35 Long Gun" and the "ATP-BP1-ST Parachute Pack." Two newly sculpted large weapons, the "GAT-35 Long Gun" and the "ATP-BP1-ST Parachute Pack," are included. The GAT-35 Long Gun, a large energy weapon, not only has movable main and sub-grips that allow it to be held in both hands, but the scope itself is also movable, allowing it to assume a firing stance that synchronizes with the head turret lens. The ATP-BP1-ST Parachute Pack features three detachable magazine parts, and the parachute storage compartment can be opened or closed. Parachute parts that can be attached to the side skirts are also included. It maintains the excellent range of motion of the Scopedog itself, with multiple extension mechanisms in the arms and multi-axis joints in the legs and neck, allowing for dynamic action even when equipped with the GAT-35 Long Gun and ATP-BP1-ST Parachute Pack. The Parachute Pack's midsection has a hinge, allowing for landing poses with the kit attached. These weapons can also be equipped to the "HI-METAL R Scopedog" (sold separately).

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Dang! Was about to search for the order button.....🤪

Have you been drooling over your chunky monkeys again? 🤤 Seriously, try a sponge file, it's a soft fine file that can be bend and is very finely grained!

Roy wants more toys for Christmas! 😱

Hobby Japan Web, Has a small article on the Hi-Metal R Scopedog releasing in February, showing everything that is packaged with that unit! comparison of the Red Shoulder Custom tray It was kind of a given that the package would only be halve the size of the units we are used too. Still ordered one to complete the collection! Looks like the gun-tray rests under the main tray and we get another great piece of Tenjin artwork! and got a good price to boot. 🤗

Sad news.... Thank you for using Premium Bandai. We're pleased to announce the shipping start date for pre-ordered items. (This email will be sent only once, even if you have placed multiple orders.) Shipping begins on Tuesday, December 23rd 😭 HI-METAL R Fatty Guess we will have to hope for a different kind of FATTY 🎅🏼 for Christmas 😢

Ja, there is really no need to discus a toy wich may or may-not be releasing next year! Bandai loves to show products wich end up coming out 5 years later! Example: DX-Chogokin GBP-1S Roy Fokker or Hi-Metal R ATH-Q64 Berserga, although they have gotten more consistent in the V.O.T.O.M line...

New Macross Encyclopedia from GA Graphics, coming out on the 15th March 2026

Am exzellent overview for Chunky Monkey collectors with transforming information as well as how to add the accessories! 👍🏻

Offizial site from TakaraTomy is up! The little beast has lots of features for its size in 1/48 scale! 👍🏻

Pre-orders begin Thursday, December 4, 2025 "TODAY" https://hobby-genki.com/en/takara-tomy/70842-toyrise-at-collection-07-scope-dog-brown-color-ver-4904810082699.html

If you choose DDP the retailer will pay for all duties and taxes! If not then you have to deal with you're lokal customs office and pay all the fees yourself!

It was shown in the Battle Ring scene where also the Purple Bear was shown. I think episode 4 (Battling) 🤔

(Tomy) Toyr!se is releasing the Brown Colour AT in the T-Spark series, from the original series in July 2026! It's a colour I also would love, if Bandai releases it in Hi-Metal R version! 🤗 A yummy looking unit almost good enough to want to eat! 🤪 Love the colour and detail for 1/48, sadly I'll stay with Hi-Metal R for now and hope this gets done from Bandai as well!

Honestly not that worried about the shade of gray that Bandai used for the DX GBP-1S, Since painting the cells by hand could always produce different colour nuances... I think their colour matching is top notch and haven't been disappointed with the work they have done. The markings may seem a bit overdone, but it makes them stand out! They can keep at it as is!

Honestly not really sure either! Wasn't really meant to be super accurate back then, Since it was Teenage entertainment, but Hikaru had better open up that helmet since he's getting no air and is turning blue! 🥶

But it's also not a feature used in space, It's for getting in and out of the Valkerie in Battroyd mode, so no space helmet needed! Bandai was just being lazy 😉

Still don't understand why this feature was not given to us in this GBP!? After all the normal colour GBP even came with an extra head! so it wouldn't have broken the bank! Only thing I thought it might be a problem is that it wouldn't fit, but that not the case either...😢 So Roy has a special message for Bandai! 😱

Yeah, we have another MECH month, with the release of the release of the B-ATM-03 FATTY... Another unit I'm really looking forward too! I wasn't disappointed with the Bloodsucker and I'm sure that this unit has the same class of movement and poss-ability as the other V.O.T.O.M.S. mechs released so far in the Hi-Metal R series, plus we get a new pilot figure! Also very interested how the box-art looks, another part of the series which is done very well! Hope Bandai releases it very soon so I can enjoy it for Christmas! 🤗

I must say, I really like the beast! Although it's a regurgitated VF-1S and a Fantasy GBP-1S, It's still a very plausible kit and looks absolutely stunning! When I first saw the picture of all the GBP's from 2020, I thought it looked stunning! but never thought it would ever be a thing.... Nice that this Beauty was finale made available! 🤗 now when do we get the Max with GBP-1S? 🤪

So I picked up my first two Star Trek sets this morning! Hoping for more...🤗

I See notting....🤔

New display somewhere, confirms that the Melquiyan Army Unit will come with a regular trooper pilot and the regular Scopedog in February will also come with Chirico blue hair piece! Honestly think they should have given this unit a different number!

Yes, Kind of hard to judge what Bandai might do with this! But since they done some retooling and are making new moulds the should use the opportunity to deliver at least one a year until the 50th. Anniversary comes around which is considered a big number even in Japan! The possibilities are endless, It's who is in charge that's always the question! If it's someone who is a big fan it can be carried very far, If it's a pencil pusher, it could die with one.... But for now I'll gladly add this one to my collection and be happy with that! 🤗 P.S. I would go nuts for a VF-1D chunky monkey! 🤣