kajnrig Posted October 27, 2017 Posted October 27, 2017 The total can come down even more if 1) you buy a 90-day premium membership (+$4.99 for membership, -$10) 2) apply 5% discount Totals $198.06 shipped. Also if you're a first-time buyer, they send you a verification email that nets you an additional $5 off. Quote
F360 Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 METAL BUILD ARBALEST back up at Cdjapan http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-254393 Quote
Big s Posted November 16, 2017 Posted November 16, 2017 If anyone was interested, the preorder is up for the arbalest 1/60 kotobukiya kit. Hopefully there will be more kits in this line so there can be a dedicated fmp model kit section Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Bandai 1/60 Full Metal Panic! [Invisible Victory] ARX-7 Arbalest Ver.IV April 2018 | Y2800 http://www.taghobby.com/archives/254312 Bandai 1/60 Full Metal Panic! [Invisible Victory] M9 Gernsback Ver.IV April 2018 | Y2800 http://www.taghobby.com/archives/254338 Bandai 1/60 Full Metal Panic! [Invisible Victory] M9 Gernsback Ver.IV (Melissa Mao Unit) April 2018 | Y2800 http://www.taghobby.com/archives/254377 Links and photos from TagHobby. Quote
kajnrig Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 Many thanks for the pricing and scale info. Definitely gonna have to get my hands on these. Quote
Atheonyirh Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 There was a tweet or two teasing a re-release, or possibly whole new version, of the Laevatein Metal Build coming out. It's labeled as "ver IV" like those models, so it might be at least partially remolded or something? Quote
kajnrig Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Atheonyirh said: It's labeled as "ver IV" like those models, so it might be at least partially remolded or something? In the Gundam Figures thread someone spoke of this release having a new shoulder joint so the shoulder armor can move. EDIT: By the by, "IV" stands for "Invisible Victory," the subtitle of the new anime season. It's a play on it also being the fourth season of FMP. Edited January 25, 2018 by kajnrig Quote
F360 Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Atheonyirh said: There was a tweet or two teasing a re-release, or possibly whole new version, of the Laevatein Metal Build coming out. It's labeled as "ver IV" like those models, so it might be at least partially remolded or something? it seems this new MB ARX-8 LAEVATEIN Ver.IV is not a straight reissue. The shoulders looks to have a extra joint that you can tilt up. similar to what they did on the upcoming MB Arbalest. And it tampo marking will be different or less. Preorder will be on 02-01-18,, just in case....copy pasta from the gundam figure thread. Quote
MILKAUTICO Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, F360 said: it seems this new MB ARX-8 LAEVATEIN Ver.IV is not a straight reissue. The shoulders looks to have a extra joint that you can tilt up. similar to what they did on the upcoming MB Arbalest. And it tampo marking will be different or less. Preorder will be on 02-01-18,, just in case....copy pasta from the gundam figure thread. Is this version in 1/60 scale? Quote
kajnrig Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 This is roughly 1/48 scale (Metal Build doesn't bother with scale, rather focusing on keeping the figures around the same height, ~18-20cm). The 1/60 Laevatein kit by Kotobukiya is 15.5cm tall. Quote
F360 Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 25 minutes ago, MILKAUTICO said: Is this version in 1/60 scale? The metal build ver are at 1/48 scale. i think the arm slaves at 1/60 is just a bit too small . Quote
MILKAUTICO Posted January 26, 2018 Posted January 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, F360 said: The metal build ver are at 1/48 scale. i think the arm slaves at 1/60 is just a bit too small . Thanks!! Quote
kajnrig Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Bandai kits up for preorder now: Arbalest - https://hlj.com/product/BANN22260/Sci M9 Gernsback - https://hlj.com/product/BANN22261/Sci M9 Gernsback Commander Ver. - https://hlj.com/product/BANN25741/Sci Quote
Big s Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 I got the preorder for the kotobukiya arbalest 1/60 kit and not sure if I need the bandai version. I kinda like the older anime look of the kotobukiya one better, but maybe I’ll see if the bandai one grows on me. Quote
kajnrig Posted January 30, 2018 Posted January 30, 2018 Same. I have two of the Koto kits preordered, as well as the MB Arbalest and the Aoshima Laevatein. The Koto kit will complement the Koto Laevatein nicely (which also sports the original design from the novels/manga), and the Aoshima kit will fit in with the other Aoshima FMP kits I already have (though I wonder if perhaps I should go for the 1.5 re-releases of those as well, seems like they did some extensive re-engineering). I'll wait to see how satisfied I am with those before going in for the Bandai stuff. Quote
F360 Posted January 31, 2018 Posted January 31, 2018 http://tamashii.jp/item/12472/?wovn=en February 1, 2018 (Thursday) Scheduled to be reserved at general dealers In addition to the hand grenade opening newly set this time, a chest moving mechanism adopted by Arbalest has been added. Together with the addition of demolition gun joints, more dynamic expression can be made. Quote
F360 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10517418 18050 yen Metal Build Laevatein Ver.IV (Completed) preorders will start after PM4:00 of 1st February, Japan time[GMT+9] http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-036827&page=top 18420 yen Edited February 1, 2018 by F360 Quote
kajnrig Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 I've been checking HLJ and no such listing yet. I'm guessing it'll just be up in an hour's time. Quote
Atheonyirh Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 HLJ link is up: https://hlj.com/product/BANN17778/Act Quote
Valkyrie23 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks! Ordered at HLJ Amiami orders closed fast Quote
kajnrig Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Amiami and HS sold out within literal seconds. Sheesh. Here's hoping my HLJ order went through alright. How'd you all find the link? I kept refreshing a search page for "Laevatein" and didn't see it. EDIT: Order confirmed! Edited February 1, 2018 by kajnrig Quote
F360 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-268235 Quote
Atheonyirh Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Got my order in first, THEN posted the link. Just to be sure. Surprisingly enough still up at HLJ at the 8 minute mark. Quote
kajnrig Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 (edited) Closed @HLJ now. Now I see why some of you do this regularly. It's a bit of a rush. Edited February 1, 2018 by kajnrig Quote
Atheonyirh Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Lasted exactly 10 minutes. Longer than I expected it to admittedly. Quote
kajnrig Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Would NY be in on this as well? They're currently undergoing maintenance, unfortunately. Quote
F360 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Amiami and HS sold out within literal seconds. Sheesh. Here's hoping my HLJ order went through alright. How'd you all find the link? I kept refreshing a search page for "Laevatein" and didn't see it. you use the advanced search instead of the normal search. 3 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Closed @HLJ now. Now I see why some of you do this regularly. It's a bit of a rush. It's just easier to get it this way than to wait for reopening. Quote
kajnrig Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, F360 said: you use the advanced search instead of the normal search. It's just easier to get it this way than to wait for reopening. Thanks for the tip. Has there been instances of preorders reopening (not due to customer cancellation)? Like Bandai/Yamcadia/etc. decide to up production numbers or something. Quote
F360 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Would NY be in on this as well? They're currently undergoing maintenance, unfortunately. yes, but N-Y normally opens later, from 1 hours to 2 hours later. 5 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Thanks for the tip. Has there been instances of preorders reopening (not due to customer cancellation)? Like Bandai/Yamcadia/etc. decide to up production numbers or something. yes, of course. Quote
Atheonyirh Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 22 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Thanks for the tip. Has there been instances of preorders reopening (not due to customer cancellation)? Like Bandai/Yamcadia/etc. decide to up production numbers or something. It happens, but with no set rhyme or reason to it. With the loss of FigInStock it'll be even harder to know exactly when it does, too. Quote
F360 Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/23991-metal-build-laevateinn-veriv.html Quote
eXis10z Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 The slots will re-open again as we get closer to the release. Quote
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