JetJockey Posted April 3, 2018 Posted April 3, 2018 Let's see if the Freeing E=X Garland comes out this month. The Arcadia one is July now according to Amiami. Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 3, 2018 Author Posted April 3, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 10:05 PM, jenius said: I think you would have to remove the lower section (waist down) of a CM's ride armor figure into the Garland. There's just not enough room around the console... especially when you think about the boots those things wear. I have no doubt you're absolutely right. If only those CMs (non-armored) character figures had movable legs... Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 4, 2018 Author Posted April 4, 2018 So, this is really BARELY related to MZ 23, but the mailman just delivered this item, and I'm actually really excited to put it together... and just wanted to share that new toy excitement. How is this related to MZ 23? Well, with the truck with trailer combining with the motorcycle, and with the likely slow (but completely understandable) timeline from Arcadia, this is going to be my Hargun stand-in for the foreseeable future. Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 4, 2018 Author Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) 29 minutes ago, jenius said: That looks cool, I'm not familiar with it. It's made by Kotobukiya, part of their "Gigantic Arms" series. This one is called "Armed Breaker". They're definitely toys, and pretty solid, but they come as snap-fit model kits that you assemble yourself. Some transform 100%, some are a bit parts-former-y (then again, so it the Hargun, arguably), but the two that I have (both motorcycles) are pretty fun. They have a lot of designs that, honestly, do nothing for me, but a few really cool ones, like this. Edited April 4, 2018 by RavenHawk Quote
jenius Posted April 19, 2018 Posted April 19, 2018 So, what are the odds the Fewture Garland comes out this month? No notice from NY about the E=X Garland yet either... Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 19, 2018 Author Posted April 19, 2018 Email saying there was a new post... I got all excited that you were posting that some Garlands were in stock. Quote
tekering Posted April 19, 2018 Posted April 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, jenius said: So, what are the odds the Fewture Garland comes out this month? No notice from NY about the E=X Garland yet either... Both Amazon.jp listings still say April 30th... Quote
SuperHobo Posted April 19, 2018 Posted April 19, 2018 27 minutes ago, tekering said: Both Amazon.jp listings still say April 30th... It would very interesting to see to see how both of these fair given it's the first garlands fewture and freeing have made. It would be great just to see the fewture one released. Quote
jenius Posted April 25, 2018 Posted April 25, 2018 Nippon-Yasan is reporting both E=X Garland and Fewture Garland are delayed to 5/31/2017. I'm still very concerned about the Fewture becoming vaporware. Quote
tekering Posted April 25, 2018 Posted April 25, 2018 Yeah, the Amazon.jp listings have been similarly updated. Quote
RavenHawk Posted April 25, 2018 Author Posted April 25, 2018 8 hours ago, jenius said: Nippon-Yasan is reporting both E=X Garland and Fewture Garland are delayed to 5/31/2017. I'm still very concerned about the Fewture becoming vaporware. It may be my own naivety, but I'm actually a little surprised by the E=X Garland being so delayed. It looked like a fairly finished production sample was being shown around last July, and the transformation video came out in September. Maybe they've been working on how fragile that thing looked? As for Fewture... somehow, I'm not as surprised. Yeah, they've been posting pics of painted prototypes since at least July of 2015, but something about every pic released for three years now just keeps looking like that's all they have: very early prototypes with very shiny coats of paint. Probably just my own cynicism; half the time we never see anything beyond those very early prototypes until it hits shelves. Quote
JetJockey Posted April 25, 2018 Posted April 25, 2018 The more they delay the E=X Garland, they run the chance of people seeing Arcadia's possible version. Quote
yf19vsyf21 Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Haven't signed or even brought a toy in so long but big surprise I see here. The E=X Garland, I can't resist. I'm ok with it floppy since I got Freeing's Getter series. Too bad that engine section looks to be a partsformer. Don't want to take the chance of Arcadia cancelling it like Beagle did the rest of the Mospeada cycles. Quote
jenius Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 Sooooooooo Megazone just can't catch a break (though I'd say three companies making Megazone toys is more break than I would probably wish for). Freeing E=X Garland, bumped again to June (?) Fewture Garland, bumped to "not officially cancelled yet but don't call us, we'll call you." Arcadia is probably glad they bumped all the way out to July given everyone else's track record. Quote
RavenHawk Posted May 24, 2018 Author Posted May 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, jenius said: Sooooooooo Megazone just can't catch a break (though I'd say three companies making Megazone toys is more break than I would probably wish for). Freeing E=X Garland, bumped again to June (?) Fewture Garland, bumped to "not officially cancelled yet but don't call us, we'll call you." Arcadia is probably glad they bumped all the way out to July given everyone else's track record. I'm putting my MZ23 eggs in the Arcadia basket. I hope they come through. Quote
JetJockey Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 Wasn't there a guy here that did an article for Forbes with a trip to Arcadia's office and Megazone toys? We might need a second trip for some solid updates. Although I think a big summer Wonderfest is coming up in June or July. We should get news then. Quote
Bobby Posted June 2, 2018 Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) Just wanted to add this to this thread... This is a super rare fully transformable variable Garland resin kit (pre-colored) at 1/48 scale designed/developed by Mr. Hiroshi Imizu. It was only made for sale at a past Wonder Festival ('17)... "Operator 7-G, please respond!" Edited June 2, 2018 by Bobby Quote
tekering Posted June 2, 2018 Posted June 2, 2018 Yet another product I've gotta scour Yahoo! Japan Auctions for now... Quote
RavenHawk Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 On 6/2/2018 at 3:13 PM, Bobby said: Just wanted to add this to this thread... This is a super rare fully transformable variable Garland resin kit (pre-colored) at 1/48 scale designed/developed by Mr. Hiroshi Imizu. It was only made for sale at a past Wonder Festival ('17)... "Operator 7-G, please respond!" That is really cool. Looks like it may even transform better than the bigger ones in more forgiving materials. Could you post the rest of the instructions? Quote
Bobby Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 This is all I have (unfortunately I don't have this kit). I've been trying to get my hands on one myself but when it does pop up on Yahoo Japan it sells for between $400-$500 USD (and it's so tiny)! Quote
SuperHobo Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 It looks like the Freeing E=X Garland is out in the wild. Quote
jenius Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 Cool! Mine is shipping with the Arcadia PF VF-0S. Quote
daBlah! Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 7 hours ago, SuperHobo said: It looks like the Freeing E=X Garland is out in the wild. Some more of the box Quote
Desert_tiger Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 E=X: HLJ just sent my shipping notice and invoice for the Freeing E=X Garland. Looks like this thing is really going to happen here shortly. Did not like the part III anime, but liked the bike design (and the music) though. Pt III just did not seem like the worthy successor to my first and most favorite animes of MZ23 pts I & II that I saw back in the 80s. Arcadia: I have for so long wanted a hargun to complement my Yamato Garlands. Definite buy for me when it comes out (especially with the transport truck). I just don't know if I can trust Arcadia after watching my pt 1, and pt 2 Yamato Garlands disintegrate right before my eyes; And what a cruel trick/great business move in changing the scaling to invalidate my old Garlands, lure me in with the promise of Harguns, but only on the condition of success of (yet another) pt. 1 Garland. Well played Arcadia. Quote
SuperHobo Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 Not to be a party pooper on the E=X Garland, but Japanese reviews, especially on amazon have not been favorable. Brace yourselves for those who bought it. Quote
glane21 Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) Yeah, looks like no review above two stars and most are ones. This guy was pretty ticked off: Getter or transformation It is a manufacturer that can not think even a decent deformation or a locking mechanism by riding in condition with movable deformation. You do not have to hang with just extra hinges Cost multiplication Does not it cost expensive or is it a customer?I checked leg gimmicks but if it is a large thigh or knee part size, you can get clearance with a sliding mechanism like normal garland or regios. I am wondering why it is possible to be such a joint with no holding power in the top heavy including die casting. Is it not good if the arms are built in both large drama types that incorporate both daggers and missiles? It is too costly cost. Are you stupid? I am stupid!Do not Lick customers! Edited June 18, 2018 by glane21 Quote
Boobytrap Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 22 hours ago, glane21 said: Do not Lick customers! Good advice for all businesses (well most anyway) Quote
Bobby Posted June 21, 2018 Posted June 21, 2018 Here is a rare Megazone 23 | 32 page fanzine that was printed just for an anime festival in Japan during Christmas of 2010. It even features a model of the blue garland version featured in the M23 PS3 game. If you're a fan and do not have this booklet I highly recommend it. A copy is on Yahoo auctions --> https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k311729700 Quote
Bobby Posted June 23, 2018 Posted June 23, 2018 Oh and by the way, I received my E=X Garland... What. A. Froppy. Mess. Reviews confirmed. It makes Evolution's VF-2SS look like a Bandai Soul of Chogokin So dissappointed Quote
jenius Posted June 23, 2018 Posted June 23, 2018 Mine just arrived also, think I'll do the PF 0S review first. Quote
yf19vsyf21 Posted June 27, 2018 Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Yep very floppy. Tried to transform mine without instructions. Got stuck on the leg thruster/hydraulics and needed youtube. Proud I managed to get it back in the box. EDIT forgot mine came with one of the arms popped out of the shoulder ball joint. Edited June 27, 2018 by yf19vsyf21 Quote
Desert_tiger Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Got my E=X today. Here's my raw unboxing footage (until the pro youtuber reviewers make better ones). Disclaimer: I never post videos, but I couldn't find any others so I made my own Quote
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