Full Metal Panic Toys

[protostar8]

Well, it took me a minute for this to really sink in, but the company that made the really expensive FMP toys is making some excellent looking 800yen each toys.

http://www.hlj.com/hlj_gallery2/v/c3hobby/DSC_5238.jpg.html

[kung flu]

there seems to be a few fmp toys coming soon, and theres already a revoltech figure already released. I think Alter is bringing out a action figure of abalest as well. if the scale and sculpt is right then i may consider buying some.

[hal9000]

Ha HA, FMP toys that are not pvc stautes. I will be buying.

[QuinJester]

Ooo! I was torn about the super expensive plastic one, because I really wanted an Arbalest, but it totally didn't seem worth it. Problem solved!

[Lonely Soldier Boy]

Not much into this series but I like these little figures. Gashapon style figures with lots of articulation. They look like cheap fun! I wonder how tall they are.

[protostar8]

Not much into this series but I like these little figures. Gashapon style figures with lots of articulation. They look like cheap fun! I wonder how tall they are.

Wow, didn't notice those. Very cool. I'd love to get the Chidori with the Fan, a Teletha (either one), and Chidori's friend with glasses, but I don't really recognize the others? And where's Mao!!! How could they put in those random characters and forget her??? But then again, paying $70+ to get mainly Chidori and Teletha is a no go for me. I'll just have to watch for someone to sell these individually. Luckily there are two Chidori's and Teletha's per set so that's a likely scenario. Mondai nai!!!

Edited September 27, 2008 by protostar8

[protostar8]

Apparently HLJ had these up for pre-order at some point, but it's "order stop" at the moment.

http://www.hlj.com/product/KBYAS-002

I wonder if they'll come pre-painted or not? I'm also not entirely sure these are the figures mentioned earlier, but the price is about right and the inner upper leg is hollow like the ones mentioned before.

Edited October 6, 2008 by protostar8

[ShadowerV2]

They are model kits.

[protostar8]

Just noticed these are up for early bird in case anyone wants to order them. I still want some, but I just can't see paying that much for the three figures I want out of the 8 (though 2 are variations of Chidori and Teletha).

http://www.hlj.com/product/ATS82159

If anyone gets a set of these and is selling spares (or figs they don't want), PM me plz.

[protostar8]

The Bandai Robot Side Arbalest was released. Any reviews?

http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN957320

Or does anyone know how the Robot Damashii line is in general?

P.S. - Glad I have 2 weeks to pay for it. Maybe the yen exchange rate will be better within 2 weeks b/c my 4005Yen order is $45.76 on Paypal!!! Yikes!!!

Edited September 27, 2009 by protostar8

[ShadowerV2]

That thing is the same size as a revoltech. I'll wait for the Revoltech ARX-7 to come out before I decide which one I want to get.

[protostar8]

That thing is the same size as a revoltech. I'll wait for the Revoltech ARX-7 to come out before I decide which one I want to get.

Honestly, I like the sculpt of the Revoltech one better. But unfortunately the Revoltech one doesn't come with shoulder parts to complete the Lambda Driver mode look and this one does. Then again, the Revoltech SHOULD be cheaper than this one. If only Revoltech was making shoulder parts they'd have my money hands down. But I'm hoping that the Bandai one isn't junk and I have no clue how that line of toys has been from them?

[ShadowerV2]

Not sure about the shoulder parts but the pic here provided by GITS SAC shows the back parts for the lambda driver transformation.

http://i26.tinypic.com/2aj14ev.jpg

Now if they made the mouth holding the knife bit like the Robot Spirits one that would be cool...

http://i26.tinypic.com/2airaqh.jpg

Edited September 29, 2009 by ShadowerV2

[drifand]

Well, Robot Damashii = mostly plastic; Revoltech = mostly PVC

I'd take the less sticky option whenever I can. :-)

[protostar8]

Just got my Robot Damashii ARX-7 Arbalest and all I can say is . The thing is wonderful. I'm sure the Revoltech might be more poseable, but this one can make some pretty awesome poses from the show. It is gorgeously detailed. The paint apps are top notch IMO (at least on mine). The joint systems are just right and make it pretty much show accurate. Neat little extras to keep any fan of the show satisfied too, plus all the parts to go into Lambda Driver mode (which so far the Revoltech version lacks shoulder pieces from what I've seen).

All in all, a great figure. For my first Robot Damashii figure, I'm very happy with it and the thing didn't cost a fortune either.

[Excillon]

Anyone here buy the 1/60 toy that was coming out, or isn't it released yet? I want one, but don't know much about FMP other than watching the anime.

[Fort Max]

Any FMP fans gotten thmselves one of Aoshima's 1/48 'Master grade lite' style plastic kits?

http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS04398

They're a decent size and price, look pretty good bar needing a bit of paint to finish them properly and they've already done two M9's with a third on the way (featuring the flightpack) and have started planning an Arbalest.

[Vostok 7]

Just a little bump.

Received today the Robot Damashii M9 Gernsback Mao and M9 Gernsback Kurz. These things are 110% awesome. Don't let the "mostly plastic" fool you, they are a BILLION times better than anything Revoltingtech. Paint apps are top notch, features are killer, and they are very posable. Construction is mostly ABS and POM so they're surprisingly sturdy with no Gashapon disease in sight. Lots of neat gimmicks, like the Kurz-type has a collapsing sniper rifle with functional bipod and removable magazine, it folds up to fit in a nice crate that attaches to the Gernsback's hip or the rifle can be attached straight to it's back. It also includes a smaller rifle also with a folding bipod and removable magazine that can be clipped to the Gernsback's waist. The Mao type comes with a different rifle with a removable magazine, a rocket launcher and a sword and sheath. Both have tons of hands as well.

Now I'm just waiting for the Arbalest to come off backorder and the M9D Falke to be released. These Robot Damashiis are very nice

[BeyondTheGrave]

I never could see the appeal of fmp. The designs are okay.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

Just a little bump.

Received today the Robot Damashii M9 Gernsback Mao and M9 Gernsback Kurz. These things are 110% awesome. Don't let the "mostly plastic" fool you, they are a BILLION times better than anything Revoltingtech. Paint apps are top notch, features are killer, and they are very posable. Construction is mostly ABS and POM so they're surprisingly sturdy with no Gashapon disease in sight. Lots of neat gimmicks, like the Kurz-type has a collapsing sniper rifle with functional bipod and removable magazine, it folds up to fit in a nice crate that attaches to the Gernsback's hip or the rifle can be attached straight to it's back. It also includes a smaller rifle also with a folding bipod and removable magazine that can be clipped to the Gernsback's waist. The Mao type comes with a different rifle with a removable magazine, a rocket launcher and a sword and sheath. Both have tons of hands as well.

Now I'm just waiting for the Arbalest to come off backorder and the M9D Falke to be released. These Robot Damashiis are very nice

To be quite honest, I have the Arbalest and think the M9 figures look better. Arbalest is a great RD figure, however the M9's have more weaponry, and unique sculpts so I think they look better. The Arbalest was one of my first 2 RD figures and it feels so much higher in quality than an MSiA! figure. I just wish it was as articulated as the 7 Swords Gundam(which I bought alongside it).

[Vostok 7]

To be quite honest, I have the Arbalest and think the M9 figures look better. Arbalest is a great RD figure, however the M9's have more weaponry, and unique sculpts so I think they look better. The Arbalest was one of my first 2 RD figures and it feels so much higher in quality than an MSiA! figure. I just wish it was as articulated as the 7 Swords Gundam(which I bought alongside it).

Wayyyyy better than MSiA for sure. Much less PVC, thank goodness. They're like everything good about an HCMPro and an MSiA combined together.

[Scream Man]

did the 1/60 scale Arbalest ever come out?

[CF18]

did the 1/60 scale Arbalest ever come out?

The Alter 1:60 was released many months ago. It is sold out in all place for now.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10082352

Alter may reissue it later since they still plan to release other units from that line:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/02/new...ion-figure.html

[Scream Man]

huh. bummer.

Oh well.

[Scream Man]

got the robot spirits gernsbacks. good toys

[CF18]

February news

More Robot Damashii news

Robot Damashii [side AS] Gernsback Indian Ocean Desert Color Ver. - Hobby Japan April limited release

Robot Damashii [side AS] Laevatein under development

source

RD Bonta-kun reviews

http://otakuhaiyuu.seesaa.net/article/141618482.html

http://akibahobby.net/2010/02/robot_bonta-kun_review.html

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-121728-1-1.html

March news

From Dengeki Hobby May 2010 issue:

Two Dengeki limited set (Order dead line: May 10th; Delivery: End of October)

ARX-7 (M9 color) + Weapon set - 6000 yen

Order page: http://dengekiya.com/hobby/p/1020280000000/

Weapon set - 2500 yen

Order page: http://dengekiya.com/hobby/p/1020290000000/

The magazine also include this:

Robot Damashii M9D Falke reviews:

http://gamu-toys.info/sonota/mia/robottamasii/as08/as08.html

http://www.miasora.net/gallery/robotama/as/m9d/

http://blog.goo.ne.jp/somewhereinthenight/...0862eb7bced56c9

http://robogeki.sakura.ne.jp/2000/r-number057_falke.html

http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka2/archives/51616274.html

Hobby Japan magazine limited: Robot Damashii M9 Gernsback Indian Ocean Desert pre-order:

http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2010/02/ro...ack-indian.html

Edit: The same seller is also offering pre-order for the Dengeki limited sets:

http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2010/03/ba...t-m9-color.html

http://tokyohunter.blogspot.com/2010/03/ba...as-weapons.html

Edited March 27, 2010 by CF18

[protostar8]

Cool new stuff. They will have to go above and beyond though to top Revoltech's ARX8 Leviathan. That was a masterpiece figure IMO. The weapon pack is cool, but not $30 cool.

[Scream Man]

i definitely need to get the Arbalest and Fulke.

[Funkenstein]

I got a Revoltech Arbalest, and its pretty awesome. They changed the joint placement for the hips so that the legs have the same kind of movement as ball joints.