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5 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

HG Scopedogs displayed at Shizuoka Hobby Show 2024.

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Lots of scopedog variations, but nothing else. Bandai sure loves to milk a mold, but I’ve been super hesitant about their hg kits since I haven’t seen anything else from them. Wave on the other hand slowly has been putting out quite a few different kits from the franchise. If I knew Bandai would do more of the other armored trooper designs I’d probably consider getting some of their kits.

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Takara is introducing a new label called "T-Spark" which will be focusing on high-end toys and model kits (think Bandai's Tamashii). As part of this label there will be a line called "Toyr!se" and it seems Takara has got some Scopedogs in the pipeline and in 1/48 scale – which sort of makes it like a spiritual successor to their earlier Actic Gear line!

https://www.taghobby.com/archives/781917

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(Start at 3:38 mark for Toyr!se)

 

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1 hour ago, lechuck said:

Takara is introducing a new label called "T-Spark" which will be focusing on high-end toys and model kits (think Bandai's Tamashii). As part of this label there will be a line called "Toyr!se" and it seems Takara has got some Scopedogs in the pipeline and in 1/48 scale – which sort of makes it like a spiritual successor to their earlier Actic Gear line!

https://www.taghobby.com/archives/781917

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(Start at 3:38 mark for Toyr!se)

 

Neat, I loved the little guys

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Thanks for posting those. I wanted to do a Hi-Metal R review but I checked my Dual Model review for reference and discovered that it was not complete and what was there wasn't 100% correct. So then I pulled out all of those toys and now I have a great review of a toy no one has been concerned with for decades and still no review for the relevant toy. Sigh. 

The HMR is still high on my 'to-do' list. 

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On 6/13/2024 at 4:32 PM, jenius said:

now I have a great review of a toy no one has been concerned with for decades and still no review for the relevant toy.

Now you have a great review of a toy no one else has reviewed on YouTube, rather than a review for the relevant toy everybody else has already reviewed.

I'd say your reviews of vintage toys have more intrinsic value, owing to what little information exists elsewhere. :good:

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Thanks for posting that! Man, CM's toys were so awful when it came to durability. I have a huge box of these Votoms toys but I've only handled the Scopedog and I was appalled at the quality. 

On 6/14/2024 at 1:07 AM, tekering said:

Now you have a great review of a toy no one else has reviewed on YouTube, rather than a review for the relevant toy everybody else has already reviewed.

I'd say your reviews of vintage toys have more intrinsic value, owing to what little information exists elsewhere. :good:

Sorry I didn't catch your comment earlier tekering, I appreciate the words of encouragement! 

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4 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

From HJWeb. Hi-Metal R SCOPEDOG TURBO CUSTOM Packaging and Test shots.

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Bandai messes up that cover design.

Byman never had nor used missile-tubes either in ROA or TLRS.  He prefers solid shooter bazooka. 

Never seen any TC nor regular 'Dog fielding both at the same time, either.

Frickin' Bandai asymmetry shenanigans... :5:

 

 

 

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51 minutes ago, treatment said:

 

Bandai messes up that cover design.

Byman never had nor used missile-tubes either in ROA or TLRS.  He prefers solid shooter bazooka. 

Never seen any TC nor regular 'Dog fielding both at the same time, either.

Frickin' Bandai asymmetry shenanigans... :5:

 

 

 

Boys art foul. Pre-order cancelled! Jk, I would have never caught that.

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Since I hade some Scope Dogs when I was younger, I was wandering how good are the Hi-MetalR versions from Bandai? 

Are they worth collecting or is there something better out there?

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41 minutes ago, grogall said:

Since I hade some Scope Dogs when I was younger, I was wandering how good are the Hi-MetalR versions from Bandai? 

Are they worth collecting or is there something better out there?

I can't speak about the Hi-Metal R one since I didn't bought one. Wish I did since it's a good size and good quality based on some YouTube videos I've seen. But I don't have any more space for it. Plus the price too. :rolleyes: 

What I have are Takara's 1/18 DMZ Series Scopedogs (Turbo Custom and Round Mover Equipped). Some of the leg joints are loose so I need to put some support stands for now or display them at the back so they're leaning back to the cabinet more. Hopefully when I find time I will be able to tighten their joints. I don't play with my toys once I put them in the cabinet. Wish there was a DMZ Marshy Dog though. I think I'm good for now when it comes to Scopedogs. However, if the HMR price is $100 or below, I'll get them. ;) 

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1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

I can't speak about the Hi-Metal R one since I didn't bought one. Wish I did since it's a good size and good quality based on some YouTube videos I've seen. But I don't have any more space for it. Plus the price too. :rolleyes: 

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Thanks! I saw that @jenius reviewed some Takara's a couple of month ago which where the ones I had when I was younger.... Maybe he'll get some HM'R and let us know how they are!?  

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2 hours ago, grogall said:

Since I hade some Scope Dogs when I was younger, I was wandering how good are the Hi-MetalR versions from Bandai? 

Are they worth collecting or is there something better out there?

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I have the Hi-Metal R Scopedog Red Shoulder Custom that came out around a year ago and I would recommend it.  I don't have any other Scopedog toys to compare it to, but it has good articulation, comes with the pilot figure that can actually sit in the pilot seat and a good array of the usual Red Shoulder Weapon loadout.

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