Gundam Figure Thread - Newtype GN-002

[oshinex]

Bluefin comes through again! Preordered! 

[easnoddy]

Started picking up some of the Universe figs (Wing and Deathscythe). Only interested in a few series (Wing, 08th MS Team, 0080, 0083 mainly...possibly 0079). No interest in Unicorn. I think they hit the spot for $20. ABS, decent accessories, good size, solid build. I wish they were consistent in coloring the yellow within the series... the wing has gold accents and the deathscythe has yellow, but it's weapons are a nice silver. 3rd wave will have Sandrock, Strike (I think) and the Ez-8. I think they're really going for the right part of the US market, nostalgia for the Toonami-era shows particularly. 

I was considering getting the HCM Pro or Robot Spirits versions of the figures got a long time but these figures are cheaper, simpler and larger and in-store convenient. Not a fan of polystyrene either, so no gunpla for me. They're a total win for me (and the first gundams I've bought in nearly a decade). 

[F360]

[Sanity is Optional]

Mis-post

Edited January 22, 2020 by Sanity is Optional

[no3Ljm]

3 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Not sure if this one got posted here yet or not:

P-Bandai page is up (and orders are open) for the Glory of the Losers Deathscythe:

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000142325

 

That's a Master Grade 1/100 kit. Not a figure.

 

[Sanity is Optional]

11 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

That's a Master Grade 1/100 kit. Not a figure.

 

Whoops, had both tabs open and mixed them up.

[crackpot]

14 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Not sure if this one got posted here yet or not:

P-Bandai page is up (and orders are open) for the Glory of the Losers Deathscythe:

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000142325

 

10 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

That's a Master Grade 1/100 kit. Not a figure.

 

Would love to have the whole Glory of Losers main MS lineup turn into GFFMC. Why stop at W0? I think even 3rd parties might be able to handle it except for Epyon.

[anime52k8]

2 hours ago, F360 said:

I could see myself getting one if/when they do the North American type repaint.

 

2 hours ago, crackpot said:

 

Would love to have the whole Glory of Losers main MS lineup turn into GFFMC. Why stop at W0? I think even 3rd parties might be able to handle it except for Epyon.

I would love that, but so far it looks like too much to ask.

[Archer]

Really wish they'd get around to doing the RX-79[G] or EZ-8 in GFFMC fashion; those designs are basically asking for it and 08th MS Team is hugely popular (per my understanding at least). 

[sumyumgoy]

I would love 08th mechs in GFFMC 

[F360]

11 hours ago, Archer said:

Really wish they'd get around to doing the RX-79[G] or EZ-8 in GFFMC fashion; those designs are basically asking for it and 08th MS Team is hugely popular (per my understanding at least). 

I hope for that too.  

3 hours ago, sumyumgoy said:

I would love 08th mechs in GFFMC 

Yup, need a Gouf Custom GFFMC too 

[sumyumgoy]

1 hour ago, F360 said:

Yup, need a Gouf Custom GFFMC too 

Seriously, and a flight type as P-bandai haha

[Archer]

Easy opportunity for them to milk it too. You know a lot of people will fork out the $$ for 2-3 units of the RX-79[G]...

 

...at least I would 

[no3Ljm]

Gundam Universe Wave 3
June 2020 release
Y3000

RX-79[G] Ez-8

 

GAT-X105 Strike Gundam

 

XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero [EW]

[F360]

hmmm, waiting for the wishful GFFMC RX-79(g) Ez-8 

[bleecher]

15 hours ago, F360 said:

hmmm, waiting for the wishful GFFMC RX-79(g) Ez-8 

mistake post! ignore

Edited February 1, 2020 by bleecher

[no3Ljm]

5 minutes ago, bleecher said:

Two A23 batteries for the stand, confirmed. I believe the backpack uses a total of nine 377 batteries, 3 for each side thruster and 3 for the primary thruster and head. I am still waiting for the button cell batteries to arrive to confirm they are correct though.

I wonder if your response is  meant for @Ridden001 on the 3P Gundam thread?

 

[anime52k8]

3 wave in, and I still have no idea what to make of these Gundam Universe figs.

[davidwhangchoi]

20 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Gundam Universe Wave 3
June 2020 release
Y3000

RX-79[G] Ez-8

 

GAT-X105 Strike Gundam

 

XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero [EW]

wow the quality of metal build dropped

[tekering]

The picture is for illustrative purposes only.  Not intended for the visually-impaired.

[no3Ljm]

 

[F360]

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000142566

GUNDAM FIX FIGURATION METAL COMPOSITE RX-78-01

22,000 yen  preorder started on P-bandai , release month is August 2020

 

[F360]

Gundam and Dragon Ball Are Coming to Premium Bandai USA

We are excited to announce nearly two dozen Mobile Suit Gundam and Dragon Ball products will be available directly to United States consumers starting on April 2nd via Premium Bandai USA

Premium Bandai USA is Bandai's official online store and focuses on high-quality anime, video game, and Tokusatsu items. Premium Bandai sells highly sought-after and often exclusive collectibles from various Bandai-owned brands directly to customers. On April 2, 2020, this catalog will expand to feature Tamashii Nations' S.H.Figuarts action figures for Dragon Ball and Bandai Spirits Hobby's Gundam model kits (GUNPLA), including many limited-edition releases that were, until now, available only to the Japanese market.

For a full list of items, please visit the US Premium Bandai website. There you can also enter for a chance to win a number of Gundam and Dragon Ball items, by simply registering on their site.
 

https://p-bandai.com/us/cont/campaign/gundam-cp01?utm_source=Consumer&utm_campaign=86d3690045-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_02_04_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&goal=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&mc_cid=86d3690045&mc_eid=b67919ee9c

 

https://p-bandai.com/us/cont/campaign/dragonball-cp01?utm_source=Consumer&utm_campaign=86d3690045-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_02_04_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&goal=0_06f57fb12d-86d3690045-87241577&mc_cid=86d3690045&mc_eid=b67919ee9c

 

[VF-1A Cannon Fodder]

On 2/1/2020 at 1:46 PM, anime52k8 said:

3 wave in, and I still have no idea what to make of these Gundam Universe figs.

Our 6-year old loves his grandpa and wing.

I like their build much more than the old MSIAs that I handed down to him.

[no3Ljm]

Banpresto Ichiban Kuji Gundam Series M.S.Conclusion Vol.1

 

[tekering]

Oh, I love the "Solid Essence Collection."  How delightfully retro.  

[bluemax151]

I never thought I would get a GM Cannon let alone two different styles. It's nice the African Campaign Type comes with a GM type beam rifle as well. Still waiting for a White Dingos version though.

 

Also anyone know when the Tamashii stands became 2 per pack? I swear both the mechanic and humanoid used be 3 per.

 

Edited April 9, 2020 by bluemax151

[Atheonyirh]

5 hours ago, bluemax151 said:

I never thought I would get a GM Cannon let alone two different styles. It's nice the African Campaign Type comes with a GM type beam rifle as well. Still waiting for a White Dingos version though.

 

Also anyone know when the Tamashii stands became 2 per pack? I swear both the mechanic and humanoid used be 3 per.

 

The act combination stands are 2 per pack, the act 4/5 stands should still be 3 per pack. If those got reduced it's pretty weird.

[bluemax151]

It's not the combination stand. I have some of those as well and they are preferable in certain situations. It's definitely a mechanics stand and it comes with less pieces than before. I thought I still had an original mechanics stand box for reference but I couldn't locate it. I did however find a humanoid for comparison. The original humanoid and mechanics were the same box with different inserts.

 

[Atheonyirh]

12 hours ago, bluemax151 said:

It's not the combination stand. I have some of those as well and they are preferable in certain situations. It's definitely a mechanics stand and it comes with less pieces than before. I thought I still had an original mechanics stand box for reference but I couldn't locate it. I did however find a humanoid for comparison. The original humanoid and mechanics were the same box with different inserts.

 

Huh. That's REALLY damn weird. Were they still the same price or was it at least cheaper? Because on HLJ the listings are now noting they're sets of 2, but the price is also 1k, marked down to 800jpy, when IIRC they used to be 1.5k.

[slaginpit]

Bandai should retire. 

THis is how 1000 dollar garbage looks like 

 

[bluemax151]

The original price was ¥1,040 at HLJ and ¥980 at AmiAmi. Though prices on line tended to fluctuate as high as $20 iirc. The 2 pack I received recently was $10. I did not get it from HLJ and the website did not have the details documented quite as specifically.

I'm assuming they removed 1 stand and some of the other pieces to keep the MSRP down but I'm a bit disappointed honestly. I can't imagine it costs all that much to produce these at this point. They've been using the same design for ~10 years.

I picked up GoodSmile's simple stand 3 pack to evaluate as a possible replacement. MSRP is ¥1,091. 

[Big s]

Saw this guy at tag hobby.

[Kuma Style]

On 4/15/2020 at 10:55 AM, bluemax151 said:

The original price was ¥1,040 at HLJ and ¥980 at AmiAmi. Though prices on line tended to fluctuate as high as $20 iirc. The 2 pack I received recently was $10. I did not get it from HLJ and the website did not have the details documented quite as specifically.

I'm assuming they removed 1 stand and some of the other pieces to keep the MSRP down but I'm a bit disappointed honestly. I can't imagine it costs all that much to produce these at this point. They've been using the same design for ~10 years.

I picked up GoodSmile's simple stand 3 pack to evaluate as a possible replacement. MSRP is ¥1,091. 

10 bucks for a two back of basic stands is actually a fantastic deal. I wish it was available stateside.

[bluemax151]

Technically is available in the US. Bluefin is the US distributor for Bandai and I've bought Tamashii stands from them before. I haven't been to any shows were they have had a booth in over a year so I'm not sure if that's still the case,