L-GAIM

[no3Ljm]

 

Displayed at Bandai Tamashii Nations' kiosk at BicCamera Akihabara. Not sure what model kit line was used but those 80's mechas looks awesome.  

[Bobby]

Those are cool! I recognize lots of parts from Bandia's 30MM kits (30 Minute Missions) ... they have a wide variety of styles / option parts and some already resemble existing characters from other series out of the box. 

[no3Ljm]

Yes!!! HMR L-Gaim Mk.II was featured once again ths years Tamashii Nations event!!! C'mon Bandai. Please announce when's the PO is going to be. 

Edited November 19, 2022 by no3Ljm

[Big s]

Bandai really went wild with the teases

[lechuck]

16 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Yes!!! HMR L-Gaim Mk.II was featured once again ths years Tamashii Nations event!!! C'mon Bandai. Please announce when's the PO is going to be. 

And don't forget to reissue the Mk. I !!!

Interested to see how the HMR compares against R3 version.

[lechuck]

L-Gaim getting the Sentinel RIOBOT treatment.

https://www.taghobby.com/archives/725924

 

[Big s]

2 hours ago, lechuck said:

L-Gaim getting the Sentinel RIOBOT treatment.

https://www.taghobby.com/archives/725924

 

I saw it up for preorder yesterday. It looks impressive,but I don’t have the space

Edited July 24, 2023 by Big s

[VF8000G]

Is it based on this illustration by Obari?  Sentinel loves Obari.

 

[no3Ljm]

Pass for me. Not digging the new aesthetics. I also don't think they incorporated the leg's inner frame to open up like the original design which the Hi-Metal R figure does.

[VF8000G]

8 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Pass for me. Not digging the new aesthetics. I also don't think they incorporated the leg's inner frame to open up like the original design which the Hi-Metal R figure does.

I like it more than the HMR on the sole basis of it not having that tacky chrome gold in its frame.

[no3Ljm]

1 minute ago, VF8000G said:

I like it more than the HMR on the sole basis of it not having that tacky chrome gold in its frame.

Fair enough. But I think that can be easily remedied by doing some blackwash and applying matte topcoat.

 

[no3Ljm]

If the measurement is correct, the Riobot is 1cm shorter than the Hi-Metal R one. For its asking price, I thought it is going to be bigger. 

Also, BBTS has it for US$564.99. Ouch. 

[no3Ljm]

Since they used Takanori (Red Fox)'s garage kit design for the L-Gaim and he's supervising it, what are the chances that MKII will be next? I mean, it's a cool garage kit design. However, L-Gaim's asking price is not helping somehow esp for its size. I'm sure MKII will be more.

 

As much as I would like to see their interpretation of MKII in the future, I'll probably just wait for Hi-Metal R version. They already teased it back in 2021 and 2022 during Tamashii Nation events so hopefully it will be produced soon.  

[lechuck]

Personally I still prefer the HMR version.

Engineering and articulation on Sentinel's take will offer a much greater experience compared to the HMR, but I just don't like Takanori's stylistic approach.

Those very wide hips and the generous spacing between the crotch makes the overall silhouette and proportion incohesive, the very angular edges on the upper thighs vs. the rounded lower legs is jarring, giving it high heels instead of the flat two pronged heel design is a distinction that gets lost for the Mk.II and the exaggerated chest clamps don't do it any favours either.

[no3Ljm]

Displayed at Tamashii Nations 2023.

[lechuck]

So Bandai is launching this new project called "Sunrise Spirits" where they will be reissuing some of their popular mecha from the different Tamashii lines as P-Bandai.
https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2148068/

One of the initial releases is going to be HMR L-Gaim, so this might be a chance to grab a fresh copy if you missed out the first time.
Pre-order starts 25 Dec. and release is already supposed to be in January.

[no3Ljm]

Can't wait for HMR L-Gaim Mk.II.

[lechuck]

New Hobby Japan posting and info on the HMR L-Gaim Mk-II.
https://hjweb.jp/article/1339567/

Looks like it is finally getting a release this year.

[no3Ljm]

8 hours ago, lechuck said:

New Hobby Japan posting and info on the HMR L-Gaim Mk-II.
https://hjweb.jp/article/1339567/

Looks like it is finally getting a release this year.

Yes yes yo! Finally!  

[no3Ljm]

If L-Gaim is at 20cm (20.7m in anime), it's safe to assume that Mk II will be around 26-27cm (26.5m in anime). It's going to be big.  

[no3Ljm]

HG 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 1
(D-SSERD, D-SSERD White, WORKS Base Machine, ALLONE)
June 2024 Release
March 1, 2024 Preorder Starts
Bandai Hobby Online Shop / P-Bandai

 

HG 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2
(NOVEL D-SSERD, SPIRIT Land Booster, BAL-BUD, GREIA)
June 2024 Release
March 1, 2024 Preorder Starts
Bandai Hobby Online Shop / P-Bandai

[no3Ljm]

Recent released Riobot L-Gaim review.

 

 

Edited August 6 by no3Ljm

[lechuck]

Latest test shot.

[no3Ljm]

22 hours ago, lechuck said:

Latest test shot.

Finally entered the 'testshot' phase. This figure is going to happen. Yes!

[Papa Rat]

On 3/1/2024 at 9:09 PM, no3Ljm said:

HG 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 1
(D-SSERD, D-SSERD White, WORKS Base Machine, ALLONE)
June 2024 Release
March 1, 2024 Preorder Starts
Bandai Hobby Online Shop / P-Bandai

 

HG 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2
(NOVEL D-SSERD, SPIRIT Land Booster, BAL-BUD, GREIA)
June 2024 Release
March 1, 2024 Preorder Starts
Bandai Hobby Online Shop / P-Bandai

Wow those are beautiful!

I just got into this hobby earlier this year and totally missed out on these amazing releases.  I didn’t know about the whole Premium Bandai thing. Hahahaha. /=
Live and learn. 

[no3Ljm]

Test shots hires photos from HJWeb.

テストショットのリアビュー。上腕、ヒジ、ヒザ、足首に金属が使用されている。また、ランドブースターの取り付けジョイントも金属製。肩の構造を見る限り、プローラーへの変形機能も備えているようだ

Rear view of test shot. Metal is used for the upper arms, elbows, knees, and ankles. The mounting joints for the land booster are also made of metal. The shoulder structure suggests that it also has the ability to transform into a prowler.

バインダー。表面にはクリアーパーツを使用

Binder. Clear parts on the surface.

バスターランチャー。コッキングアクションを内蔵している

Buster Launcher. Built-in cocking action.

[Papa Rat]

Do any of you know if the 1/100 R3 MK II model kit is still in production? It comes up as backorder on HLJ which gives me hope, but that might not mean anything I suppose. 🤔 It’s hard to find any information on my end. 

[Major Tom]

Many of Bandai kits on HLJ are on backorder forever. Your best bet is to get one on YJ or other source. R3 kits are out of production but every long while get a re-issue.

Edited September 4 by Major Tom

[Papa Rat]

42 minutes ago, Major Tom said:

Many of Bandai kits on HLJ are on backorder forever. Your best bet is to get one on YJ or other source. R3 kits are out of production but every long while get a re-issue.

Thanks for the response. I will look elsewhere. 👍

[Big s]

6 hours ago, Papa Rat said:

Do any of you know if the 1/100 R3 MK II model kit is still in production? It comes up as backorder on HLJ which gives me hope, but that might not mean anything I suppose. 🤔 It’s hard to find any information on my end. 

I’d check the premium website every now and then. They sometimes reissue some weird stuff and occasionally update the kits. They’ve had some oddballs like the hg sets and older ancient kits and some from other franchises like the mg Dunbine from ages ago. It’s a bit few and far between though 

[no3Ljm]

Finally!  

Hi-Metal R L-GAIM MK-II
March 2025 Release
September 13, 2024 Preorder Starts
Y29700
Tamashii Webshop Exclusive / P-Bandai Release

 

 

Edited September 12 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

Hi-Metal R L-GAIM MK-II Listings:

https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=83878

https://hobby-genki.com/en/hi-metal-r/39591-hi-metal-r-l-gaim-mk-ii-limited-edition-4573102660831.html

https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/22125-hi-metal-r-l-gaim-mk-ii.html

[lechuck]

I'm weak and pre-ordered, because and already the other two HMR Heavy Metals, but yikes that 30k+ Yen price tag – that is sort of Metal Build territory!?

Not sure what justifies it, honestly if anyone asked me which MK-II to get I would tell them they are better off with R3 model kit.

[no3Ljm]

12 minutes ago, lechuck said:

I'm weak and pre-ordered, because and already the other two HMR Heavy Metals, but yikes that 30k+ Yen price tag – that is sort of Metal Build territory!?

Not sure what justifies it, honestly if anyone asked me which MK-II to get I would tell them they are better off with R3 model kit.

I wasn't also expecting the Y29000 price tag. And yes, kind of like a basic Metal Build price. However, seeing that this is big, I only hope its diecast joints will last and remain sturdy.

I already let my parents sold my R3 L-Gaim MkII recently back home which I just straight build it when it came out. I'll probably justify the price right now for having metal joints and already painted without worrying of paint chipping and scratching during transformation. And justify the reason why I bought the HMR L-Gaim back then in the hopes that Mk-II will come out eventually.

After that, I'll rest my L-Gaim collection.  

[Felix]

I ordered one as well. I have the other two and while the price was a little hard to swallow, when else will we ever get a shot at this one. Also, I am a huge FSS fan and this is probably as close as we will ever get to getting a Mortar Head "toy." It does look impressive though and I am looking forward to its release.