captain america Posted August 3, 2015 Posted August 3, 2015 Hi guys! As promised, I am putting forth the final pitch to gauge interest in a 1/48 Mospeada Legioss soldier mode (hereinafter referred to as Buster: Henshin Robo) resin model to accompany the Crabb army which I made a little while ago. I would also make all three head variations: Blue, Green and Red to allow for more versatility in the collection. Kit would be free-pose type (build it in the desired pose only) although certain joints will allow for minimal re-posing. Decals and markings: I will do the artwork, which I will then offer as open-source so that you can download and print as you see fit. This is going to be quite a bit more of an undertaking than most of my previous models, simply by virtue of its geometric complexity so you'd be looking at a $292 Canadian price-point (about $222 US) plus shipping. I would need a minimum of 30 orders to get the ball rolling so ask yourselves: is Buster right for YOU? Quote
DarkArchon3000 Posted August 4, 2015 Posted August 4, 2015 Please sign me up for 1 Buster. Thank you! Quote
Major Tom Posted August 5, 2015 Posted August 5, 2015 Hey Capt - quick question - roughly, how tall would this kit be after assembled? Quote
captain america Posted August 5, 2015 Author Posted August 5, 2015 Hey Capt - quick question - roughly, how tall would this kit be after assembled? About the same height as the King Crabb (Gosu.) Quote
cool8or Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) John, may be you could send a PM to members who showed interest in the previous Legioss thread... May be the Legioss is not in my top ten, but I really feel that I can't have a complete Inbit collection and don't have a Legioss to join them. Guys, let make this happen!! Edited August 6, 2015 by cool8or Quote
captain america Posted August 6, 2015 Author Posted August 6, 2015 John, may be you could send a PM to members who showed interest in the previous Legioss thread... May be the Legioss is not in my top ten, but I really feel that I can't have a complete Inbit collection and don't have a Legioss to join them. Guys, let make this happen!! One step ahead of ya man! Quote
EXO Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I'll have to move this to the Other Anime section but I'll leave it here 'til you make your 30. Let me know if you want pilots and the little folded up cyclones. Quote
Ghadrack Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) In for 2, possibly 4, as we get closer to the payment deadline depending on "fun money" budgeting I'll be able to confirm if I can commit to the extra two. When you say you'll make the different head options, will that be a one per kit choice or will you be kitting them with the three head options included for the builder? Edited August 6, 2015 by Ghadrack Quote
captain america Posted August 7, 2015 Author Posted August 7, 2015 Keep the demand coming, guys! If you need to, share the word, send the link with your friends! Quote
Tober Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Put me down for one. Why aren;t you using your 1/32 design? Wont it work at a smaller scale? Quote
Reflex Posted August 9, 2015 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Awesome! I'm in for one too. Edited August 9, 2015 by Reflex Quote
captain america Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 Put me down for one. Why aren;t you using your 1/32 design? Wont it work at a smaller scale? I am using my 1/32 design, shrinking it down to 1/48 precisely because it works Quote
CoreyD Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 I am using my 1/32 design, shrinking it down to 1/48 precisely because it works Does this mean you can build it in fighter mode? Quote
captain america Posted August 10, 2015 Author Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Does this mean you can build it in fighter mode? It will very much be an Armored Soldier kit, but based on the overall proportions of the 1/32 model. That being said, the proportions will allow a more astute modeler (with some scratchbuilding skills) to make a fighter if they so desire. It will NOT be transformable. Edited August 10, 2015 by captain america Quote
captain america Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Figured I'd post a couple of pics of the venerable 1/32 compared to some of the more "classic" Legioss offerings. I was asked why I felt that the market needed yet another 1/48 Legioss, as there were already many offerings available from Imai, Aoshima, CM, Gakken, etc. I will just post comparison pics and let you decide for yourself. The Toynami MPC is essentially a revised Imai sculpt with improvements over its predecessor. Quote
Type R #126 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 You can add me to the growing list. :thumbup: Quote
Tober Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 It will very much be an Armored Soldier kit, but based on the overall proportions of the 1/32 model. That being said, the proportions will allow a more astute modeler (with some scratchbuilding skills) to make a fighter if they so desire. It will NOT be transformable. Yeah, that's what I was getting at. Good to hear. When would payment be required? Quote
derex3592 Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 If I had 3 Gakken's brand new in the box, I would have someone repaint and weather them and never look back! Quote
captain america Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Yeah, that's what I was getting at. Good to hear. When would payment be required? There would be a deposit when I'm ready to start and balance due prior to shipping as with my previous project. There are already 20 down of the 30 needed, so it depends on how quickly I can fill the remaining slots. I reckon that there are still quite a few people on vacation and possibly not checking the site regularly. Quote
DarrinG Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 I prefer the Toynami styling . . . ( P ffffff f f f f t t t t ...) Quote
coronadlux Posted August 13, 2015 Posted August 13, 2015 I'll follow this post, but can't commit just yet Quote
captain america Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 I'll leave the thread going until the 28th. If by that time it hasn't hit 30 I'll call it a day. Quote
tdo7623 Posted August 14, 2015 Posted August 14, 2015 I'll leave the thread going until the 28th. If by that time it hasn't hit 30 I'll call it a day. How many are there now? Would you consider leaving it up for another few weeks past the 28th? Perhaps you can ask EXO to post this thread on MW facebook and twitter. Might generate some more interest. Quote
captain america Posted August 14, 2015 Author Posted August 14, 2015 So far, 20. The problem with leaving it for longer is that after about a month, people become distracted, forget, or commit to other purchases and then comes the chore of tracking down the members that don't visit MW frequently to see if--after all that time--they're still committed. Quote
Mintox Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 If you can give me an idea of ball park cost I'll be down for one. Quote
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