The Third Party Gundam Thread

[F360]

moshow stuff is good.  I also love their Strike and Buster.

The lighting system with the remote shown on the preview would most liklely be a add-on purchase. 

[slaginpit]

Ebay is such a ripoff. Its marked up 60 dollars more. Approx. At least we know its coming end of Feb/mid mar

[sqidd]

21 minutes ago, slaginpit said:

Ebay is such a ripoff. Its marked up 60 dollars more. Approx. At least we know its coming end of Feb/mid mar

Why not just get it on ShowZ?

Also, keep in mind eBay fees. Everything is always going to cost more through feeBay.

 

[sqidd]

I'm really new to Gundam, and really, really new to 3rd party Gundam. Can you guys give me a hand here. Is the mech in this video the one I have linked in ShowZ? The ShowZ pics don't show (no pun intended) as many accessories.

Much appreciated!

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-jianggao-model-1-100-msn-04-sazabi-metal-build-ver-ka_p1552.html

 

 

[sqidd]

Additionally, am I assuming correctly that these three following figures are assembled and painted? I don't have the time or skill to finish "kits".

Thanks for helping a newb

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-jianggao-model-1-100-msn-04-sazabi-metal-build-ver-ka_p1552.html

https://showzstore.com/account/orders/view19121603562556.html

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-honglajiao-1-100-mg-cn-01-msn-06-sinanju_p1879.html

 

[SuperHobo]

Whelp, put in my PO for both Kampfer and Sazabi on ShowZ. I'll wait to see how quality turns out on Sinanju. 

[eXis10z]

59 minutes ago, sqidd said:

Additionally, am I assuming correctly that these three following figures are assembled and painted? I don't have the time or skill to finish "kits".

Thanks for helping a newb

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-jianggao-model-1-100-msn-04-sazabi-metal-build-ver-ka_p1552.html

https://showzstore.com/account/orders/view19121603562556.html

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-honglajiao-1-100-mg-cn-01-msn-06-sinanju_p1879.html

 

Yes for the first and third link. The second link leads to registration page.

[F360]

1 hour ago, sqidd said:

Additionally, am I assuming correctly that these three following figures are assembled and painted? I don't have the time or skill to finish "kits".

Thanks for helping a newb

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-jianggao-model-1-100-msn-04-sazabi-metal-build-ver-ka_p1552.html

https://showzstore.com/account/orders/view19121603562556.html

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-honglajiao-1-100-mg-cn-01-msn-06-sinanju_p1879.html

 

please take a look that the "Description"

 

look for "Complete Model" or  (Metal Build Style)

 

all of them shows complete model so it's not a kit. 

 

 

[slaginpit]

2 hours ago, sqidd said:

Why not just get it on ShowZ?

Also, keep in mind eBay fees. Everything is always going to cost more through feeBay.

 

long preordered . I was on showzstore when TF-direct was a thing 

[slaginpit]

2 hours ago, sqidd said:

I'm really new to Gundam, and really, really new to 3rd party Gundam. Can you guys give me a hand here. Is the mech in this video the one I have linked in ShowZ? The ShowZ pics don't show (no pun intended) as many accessories.

Much appreciated!

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-jianggao-model-1-100-msn-04-sazabi-metal-build-ver-ka_p1552.html

 

 

SO glad i was able to get my preorder in 

 

[anime52k8]

Disappointing that it's sold out, I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted it or not. I was holding back because I kind of hate the proportions of the MG ver. Ka and I generally don't like greeble heavy Dress up kits like the one this is based on. That said the video really does a good job of selling it and now I kind of want one. (I hate those fuel tanks though, they're awful).

[sqidd]

4 hours ago, slaginpit said:

SO glad i was able to get my preorder in 

 

I saw on the site that it said *temporarily out of stock.......

I was hoping that didn't mean that they had sold their allotment.  Looks like that may be the case?

It took my PO anyway. Does that mean maybe I'll get one if people drop out once it becomes available?

Do things like this become available from scalpers after release? I'm getting this thing, even if I pay a markup.

Edited December 16, 2019 by sqidd

[JakCrow]

Where's a link to the Metal Myth Sinanju?

[no3Ljm]

Good thing I put an order on that Sazabi months ago.

I'm not sure with the Sinanju though. If there's a version that doesn't have that metallic plating, would like to have one to display it besides Sazabi. Now the question would be, which company is going to do a 1/100 Nu-Gundam?

 

[SuperHobo]

7 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Good thing I put an order on that Sazabi months ago.

I'm not sure with the Sinanju though. If there's a version that doesn't have that metallic plating, would like to have one to display it besides Sazabi. Now the question would be, which company is going to do a 1/100 Nu-Gundam?

 

Once Bandai pushes their Metal Structure Nu gundam out,  maybe the same guys making the Sazabi will do the Nu. Hopefully, Papa Bandai will keep a blind eye to all of this metal shenanigans going on. 

[slaginpit]

2 hours ago, SuperHobo said:

Once Bandai pushes their Metal Structure Nu gundam out,  maybe the same guys making the Sazabi will do the Nu. Hopefully, Papa Bandai will keep a blind eye to all of this metal shenanigans going on. 

I know someone that knows someone these designers that said Nu is coming out in 1/100 scale

[slaginpit]

21 hours ago, anime52k8 said:

Disappointing that it's sold out, I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted it or not. I was holding back because I kind of hate the proportions of the MG ver. Ka and I generally don't like greeble heavy Dress up kits like the one this is based on. That said the video really does a good job of selling it and now I kind of want one. (I hate those fuel tanks though, they're awful).

Its still available. 

Im on the second batch pre-order

[slaginpit]

So here we go we got the full prices 

Sinanju Jan to March

Sazabi First Batch Feb second batch end of March 

Kampfer Jan to Mar

[Graham]

On 12/15/2019 at 4:18 PM, bleecher said:

Engineering on the figure looks amazing. I am especially impressed by the remote control LEDs. Hopefully they produce more hero units.

As good as this looks, 1/72 scale is a deal breaker for me, as it's not going to match any other mobile suit toys or models I have on my shelves.

If it had been in either 1/100 scale or 1/144 scale (or there about), I would likely have pre-ordered it.

[JakCrow]

There's a KO of the MB Aile Strike up for pre-order now. Looks a bit rough right now, but the photos don't appear to be final release. If Bandai ends up releasing a bunch of striker packs, this could be a good alternative to gettting another $250 MB Strike for each pack.

https://showzstore.com/metal-kingdom-mg-1-100-gat-x105-strike-gundam_p1895.html

 

[chyll2]

@JakCrow

imo the price is close to the web exclusive Strike. The finish needs improvements (I saw a different set of photo, not from the showzstore photo) even for a marketing material. I really like the Copies made by MC (the brand that released the 00, SF and Destiny) but this one seem to miss a lot.

Edited December 18, 2019 by chyll2

[JakCrow]

12 hours ago, chyll2 said:

@JakCrow

imo the price is close to the web exclusive Strike. The finish needs improvements (I saw a different set of photo, not from the showzstore photo) even for a marketing material. I really like the Copies made by MC (the brand that released the 00, SF and Destiny) but this one seem to miss a lot.

Where are you seeing prices close to $130? I haven't seen anything except a listing on amazon.co.jp under $250 that's actually in stock.

[no3Ljm]

19 minutes ago, JakCrow said:

Where are you seeing prices close to $130? I haven't seen anything except a listing on amazon.co.jp under $250 that's actually in stock.

Mandarake has those exclusive Metal Build Strike (sans Aile Pack) for Y18000.

If I understand correctly, I think what's chyll2 referring is that you can get the original MB Strike as close to the KO price if you're just going to use it for the upcoming packs since he's seeing imperfection which he posted on his reply on the photos that they posted. Correct me if I'm wrong though, chyll2.

 

[eXis10z]

More pics of the 3rd party Aile Strike here. 

https://www.facebook.com/807606149320907/posts/2654669797947857/

Edited December 19, 2019 by eXis10z

[no3Ljm]

25 minutes ago, eXis10z said:

More pics of the 3rd party Aile Strike here. 

https://www.facebook.com/807606149320907/posts/2654669797947857/

Not bad.

 

[eXis10z]

 

[chyll2]

I take back what I said. The Aile strike showed to have better quality now.

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, chyll2 said:

I take back what I said. The Aile strike showed to have better quality now.

Agreed. Looks great. I think for its price, it's a nice alternative if you want to display all of the upcoming Strike Packs.  

Now, I know this is a KO. It would be nice if they would also do a version or a variant that has the original color or a matte version rather than metallic.

 

[chyll2]

Matte deactivate mode would greatly be appreciated

[eXis10z]

I'm a little skeptical of the KO strike. I'm sure the manufacturers are particular over the ones they sent for advance reviews to ensure they look good. Not sure the mass release will be as good as the reviewed one. 

[sqidd]

24 minutes ago, eXis10z said:

I'm a little skeptical of the KO strike. I'm sure the manufacturers are particular over the ones they sent for advance reviews to ensure they look good. Not sure the mass release will be as good as the reviewed one. 

 Meh, it's $120. I took a chance and PO'd it. 

I've got a Steel Legend Kshatriya and I think it's great. I know it's not apples and apples. But it is a KO.

As far as sending out nice copies to reviewers that's par fore the course. Major car and powersports manufactures do the exact same thing (Chevy, Dodge, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki I know for 100% sure).  It's pretty much "all industry" standard. It's not something you can point to as nefarious. Well, you could. But if you did, you would have to start questioning some of the big brand stuff you probably own right now.

[Sanity is Optional]

The Steel Legend Kshatriya is pretty awesome, I was blown away by the quality on the paint/tampo work. Hell, it had better nub removal than my Bandai figures.

[eXis10z]

14 hours ago, sqidd said:

 Meh, it's $120. I took a chance and PO'd it. 

I've got a Steel Legend Kshatriya and I think it's great. I know it's not apples and apples. But it is a KO.

As far as sending out nice copies to reviewers that's par fore the course. Major car and powersports manufactures do the exact same thing (Chevy, Dodge, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki I know for 100% sure).  It's pretty much "all industry" standard. It's not something you can point to as nefarious. Well, you could. But if you did, you would have to start questioning some of the big brand stuff you probably own right now.

I don't buy big brand stuff without seeing them live first so I'm not sure of the link between a KO and those. 

[anime52k8]

hmm. it looks interesting but not nearly as refined as the Sazabi or Kampfer.

 

[slaginpit]

5 hours ago, anime52k8 said:

hmm. it looks interesting but not nearly as refined as the Sazabi or Kampfer.