Majestic Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 I don't have detailed scans and the cover of Hobby Japan 412 doesn't really do it justice, but this "New Generations 2" version of the RX-93 Nu Gundam is absolutely beautiful. I was never really a fan of this Gundam, but this custom-built modification is perfect. I really hope they make this a FIX release or a kit. Anyone think they will? Quote
the white drew carey Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Customs rarely become production kits. And unless it's a Katoki design (or redesign) it won't be released as a FIX. What you should do is get a hold of a scanner so's we can see what your talking about. Quote
Vostok 7 Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) A shake of the 8-ball says "chances are slim." There are tons of cool customs that show up on the pages of those hobby magazines for years now and only a few have made it past custom form, which is a shame really. There are many beautiful customs out there. Besides, it would never be seen as a FIX since FIX is all one designer, Katoki Hajime. edit: damn you albino drew Vostok 7 Edited December 22, 2003 by Vostok 7 Quote
Abombz!! Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 If its popular enough. The Perfect Gundam is a custom... and its getting a MG release after being featured in a game and being released as a FIX. Quote
Vostok 7 Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 I'd still like to see the Hi-Nu go beyond a resin upgrade. Vostok 7 Quote
Majestic Posted December 22, 2003 Author Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) Its on the cover. Sorry, no interior scans unless someone else can do it. EDIT: The cover doesn't really do it justice. The modifications and detail is amazing (as are most customs in HJ). I think the changes to the arms are most interesting...which can be seen on the cover. Edited December 22, 2003 by Majestic Quote
Vostok 7 Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Looks like a regular Nu to me... Vostok 7 Quote
Majestic Posted December 22, 2003 Author Posted December 22, 2003 It appears to be from the Gundam Evolve series. I think #5 in the series. It would be nice to see a run of Evolve kits. Quote
Yohsho Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) Ask you shall recieve, looks like the original Nu-Gundam to me, but I've never seen char's counterattack. Front. The arms have alot more black and the legs too. Resized pic. Edited December 22, 2003 by Yohsho Quote
Majestic Posted December 22, 2003 Author Posted December 22, 2003 The waste area, legs arms and most noticeably shoulders are all a "new" design...an improvement on the old IMO. Quote
Yohsho Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Damn that was too big I'll resize from behind, I think all that's new is he's carry his bazooka and the covers over the leg thrusters, knee mechinisms exposed I don't know what else. Quote
Majestic Posted December 22, 2003 Author Posted December 22, 2003 Thanks for the scans/pics. The backs of the legs look great. The differences are most readily apparent when lined up next to the old version. The magazine has a before and after pic at the end of the feature. I really wish this could be a kit. IMO its much improved over the original. Quote
bsu legato Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 I'm with Vostok. Give me a Hi-Nu anyday. Quote
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 wow....very nice design...now for the "new" hi-nu gundam does anyone have pictures of sazabi from this series of gundam evolve episodes? Quote
the white drew carey Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Looks nice. Being a fan of the Nu-Gundam, I can see a lot of aesthetic differences. It's neat, but not terribly exciting. The Hi-Nu is more badass. Quote
Vostok 7 Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 Looks nice.Being a fan of the Nu-Gundam, I can see a lot of aesthetic differences. It's neat, but not terribly exciting. The Hi-Nu is more badass. Yeah... To me there's not enough changes to really warrent a new model/figure. It's nice though, I like the asthetic, but it's still the same old thing. The Hi-Nu and Nu-HWS are where it's at for me. (someone mentioned the back mounted bazooka as a change... I believe that was on the regular Nu as well... Correct me if I'm wrong) Vostok 7 Quote
Jolly Rogers Posted December 22, 2003 Posted December 22, 2003 If its popular enough. The Perfect Gundam is a custom... and its getting a MG release after being featured in a game and being released as a FIX. ??? The Perfect Gundam is from the manga Plamo-kyo Shiro, and Bandai didn't wait around for people to build a custom of it and put it out as a MSV kit way back in the early 1980s. Quote
ChristopherB Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 Hello, Sweet looking kit. For Nu Gundam fans, G-System is going to release a 1/72 scale kit. Here is a preliminary picture of the work in progress: G-System is also considering releasing a 1/48 Hi-Nu Gundam. If you have seen a 1/60 Perfect Grade Gundam, then just imagine how much bigger a 1/48 scale will be. If 1/48 scale is too big for you, they also released the Hi-Nu. Here is a picture and ordering information: I highly recommend Mecha Dream if you plan to buy any resin kits. Sincerely, Christopher Quote
Hikuro Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 In the words of Christopher Walken WOWIE WOWIE WOWIE WOW! That's a big kick in change, I love the detail and upgrade to make it more "Robotic" than ever. Quote
Anubis Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 This is a regular Nu Gundam as seen in CCA. Quote
Jolly Rogers Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 Happy Holidays and a 1/48 Yammie for all. Why, thank you sir! Where do I pick it up? Quote
Anubis Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 Happy Holidays and a 1/48 Yammie for all. Why, thank you sir! Where do I pick it up? Kevin and Tam have many of them for sale. Quote
Chuey Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 Revision looks sweet, but I have to agree that a specific kit let alone a toy would never be released. But who is to say. Quote
Hikuro Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 The original is just fine and dandy, very authentic to the movie, I got mine sitting proudly on top of my TV center with all the other Gundams and Macross figures. It was also my first Master Grade kit so I was very surprised on how much effort it took for me to put in, some measuring, percise cutting etc, I really enjoyed it. While I like this new edition, which I MUST HAVE being the Nu Gundam fan myself....it's too spendy... Quote
Sarensaas Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 Perhaps B-club will come out with a resin conversion kit to make the Evolve Nu Gundam, if it gets popular enough. They made conversion for the Hi-Nu and FA Nu so maybe. Quote
motley Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 the only difference i see is the shield mount, this one has it off to the side of the arm, instead of off the back of the arm for the regular version. the shoulder armor is noticably redesigned, and much of the body armor is now segmented, presumably to reduce weight. its pretty, but i'm not so fond of the new shoulder armor. and like everybody else has said, the Hi-nu is much better. Quote
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted December 26, 2003 Posted December 26, 2003 i wish bandai would make this kit but knowing them they won't release an improved version unless they make another grade of model kits.....but a b-club conversion kit looks about 50-50...but i doubt it's on the top of b-club's "to do list" i still wouldn't mind seeing this in my hands someday Quote
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