Bandai METAL Line (MBuild/MStructure/GFFMComposite/MRDamashii/Gundam Chogokin)

[bleecher]

  On 5/20/2023 at 8:06 AM, Sanity is Optional said:

Not so bad through the proxy, closer to $180 before shipping ea.

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Which proxy are you referring to?

[lechuck]

  On 5/20/2023 at 1:51 AM, no3Ljm said:

Hacchaka's review on MB Dynames/Devise.

https://hacchaka.net/archives/52095256.html

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I had to chuckle at this bit in the review (auto translation used).

 

[anime52k8]

But since Nadleeh and Virtue are two Gundams in one, expect a double wait. who's looking forward to 2053? 🤪

[Scyla]

  On 5/21/2023 at 6:32 AM, anime52k8 said:

But since Nadleeh and Virtue are two Gundams in one, expect a double wait. who's looking forward to 2053? 🤪

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Maybe you get the Nadleeh as a base unit/regular release and the Virtue as a TWE add on set.

[Sanity is Optional]

  On 5/20/2023 at 4:44 PM, bleecher said:

Which proxy are you referring to?

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A proxy like From Japan, except I can actually still get P-Bandai orders through them.

it’s going to be the same price at every proxy, roughly, excepting Zen Market because they charge a percentage.

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

Saw this posted on FB this morning... 

source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=709226327668038&set=a.706828851241119

[Scyla]

That is a striking color scheme. I’m in. 

[no3Ljm]

Gundam Astraea II? Interesting.

Also, it looks like the XN Raiser's combined GN Buster Sword III. Does that mean there might be a possibility of an official XN Raiser down the line? I'll probably wait for that. 

Edited May 22, 2023 by no3Ljm

[sjr]

The Astraea II makes an appearance in this episode of Revealed Chronicle starting at 1:15

 

 

[no3Ljm]

  On 5/22/2023 at 5:56 PM, sjr said:

The Astraea II makes an appearance in this episode of Revealed Chronicle starting at 1:15

 

 

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Thanks! I totally forgot about this clip. I always remember the other one where they feature Type-X Finsternis.  

Having rewatching the whole clip again, towards the end where it shows the Type-D lineart, they mentioned optional parts are now being 'in development'. That means there's no initial plans on re-release this as as Type-D unit but instead they're just going to release an optional parts to create Type-D. Bandai wants people to buy multiple Type-E from the get-go. That way, if they decided not to release Type-D optional parts, we're screwed.  

[no3Ljm]

Hacchaka's review on Metal Robot Damashii Nu Gundam (Double Fin Funnel Type)

https://hacchaka.net/archives/52095302.html

According to Hacchaka it's possible to install the 6 Funnels on one side like the original Nu. However, there is no saber rack on the backpack.

How I still wish it's the regular Nu.

[no3Ljm]

From Hobby Japan July 2023 Issue.

Metal Build Gundam Astraea II
October 2023 Release
May 26(?), 2023 Preorder
Tamashii Web Exclusive / P-Bandai
Y24200

 

Metal Build Proto XN Unit for Gundam Astraea II
October 2023 Release
May 26(?), 2023 Preorder
Tamashii Web Exclusive / P-Bandai

Edited May 24, 2023 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

New display photos of Metal Build Sirbine.

[no3Ljm]

Metal Build Gundam Astraea II
October 2023 Release
May 26, 2023 7pm JST Preorder Starts
Y24200
Tamashii Web Exclusive / P-Bandai Release
https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14475/

 

Metal Build Proto XN Unit
October 2023 Release
May 26, 2023 7pm JST Preorder Starts
Y7150
Tamashii Web Exclusive / P-Bandai Release
https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14474/

Edited May 25, 2023 by no3Ljm

[Scyla]

The Metal Build Astraea II is available at Anime Export:

Astraea (¥27000): https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68546

Add on set (¥8800): https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68545

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

  On 5/25/2023 at 9:01 AM, Scyla said:

The Metal Build Astraea II is available at Anime Export:

Astraea (¥27000): https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68546

Add on set (¥8800): https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=68545

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That's actually not toooooo bad, considering with NYS sales tax and shipping from pbus would put it about 340$ for both the MS and weapon addon. If shipping from AE is about 50$ one could save about 30$ lol...

[68whiskey]

Bandai can choke on male genitalia for doing them as a split order 🤬

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

  On 5/25/2023 at 5:03 PM, 68whiskey said:

Bandai can choke on male genitalia for doing them as a split order 🤬

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Yea they really shouldve just bundled it, raised the price a little and called it a day... and just have an additional optional weapons addon for the same or other MBs

[68whiskey]

  On 5/25/2023 at 5:06 PM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

Yea they really shouldve just bundled it, raised the price a little and called it a day... and just have an additional optional weapons addon for the same or other MBs

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See that would make more sense in my opinion. The other thing is why split the bundle when using a weird color that might not match with anything else? Im worried its going to turn out like the Crossbone X-0 with the "Hey , im going to show you this color but slide in a different shade upon release"

[sjr]

It's a little less at Yoyakunow.

¥26,380 - https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/gundam/18941-metal-build-gundam-astraea-ii.html

 

¥7,790 - https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/gundam/18942-metal-build-proto-xn-unit.html

 

Order total $257.52 + shipping.

 

I estimate about $30-$40 savings over ordering from pb.

 

[no3Ljm]

Metal Build Dragon Scale Series AURA BATTLER SIRBINE.
Latest prototype will be unveiled at Tamashii Nations World Tour Tokyo on May 26.
More information will be released on June 8.

[no3Ljm]

Preorders for MB Astraea II and Proto XN Unit on P-Bandai US will start on May 26, 2023, 6am EDT.

Astraea II for US$230
https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2656310001001

 

Proto XN Unit for US$75
https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2656311001001

[no3Ljm]

Hobby Genki.

Y25750 - https://hobby-genki.com/en/metal-build/17977-metal-build-gundam-astraea-ii-mobile-suit-gundam-00-revealed-chronicle.html

Y7850 - https://hobby-genki.com/en/metal-build/17978-metal-build-proto-xn-unit-mobile-suit-gundam-00-revealed-chronicle.html

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

Sharing this here:

 

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/SDworld/posts/pfbid0aWmc1heVXLxsUtoTEi6wBTt8bcb9msxEdWarqRN65xeTSSbFQ4njQX992vRDYMrWl

EDIT:
I am highly questioning the validity of the post because i noticed this in the upper right hand corner of the pic:

 

Edited May 26, 2023 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX

[leeboo1211]

  On 5/26/2023 at 5:57 AM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

Sharing this here:

 

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/SDworld/posts/pfbid0aWmc1heVXLxsUtoTEi6wBTt8bcb9msxEdWarqRN65xeTSSbFQ4njQX992vRDYMrWl

EDIT:
I am highly questioning the validity of the post because i noticed this in the upper right hand corner of the pic:

 

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What part are you questioning? The kanji does say "rerelease decided" basically on the upper right.

[leeboo1211]

  On 5/26/2023 at 2:41 PM, leeboo1211 said:

What part are you questioning? The kanji does say "rerelease decided" basically on the upper right.

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EDIT: Sorry, I didn't see the part circled initially. That being said, I think that plaque was referencing the original release date, which was mid-December 2019. The re-release was also teased on one of the Tamashii Nations social media posts a couple of months ago, so I do think it is legit. Hope people who want it can get one! (I have mine already, still unopened).

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

  On 5/26/2023 at 3:21 PM, leeboo1211 said:

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't see the part circled initially. That being said, I think that plaque was referencing the original release date, which was mid-December 2019. The re-release was also teased on one of the Tamashii Nations social media posts a couple of months ago, so I do think it is legit. Hope people who want it can get one! (I have mine already, still unopened).

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That very well could be the case regarding the plaque on the upper right corner. I wasn't exactly sure what the plaque was referencing because it was cut-off. 

Yea likewise. I have mine in storage atm.

[no3Ljm]

  On 5/26/2023 at 3:56 PM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

That very well could be the case regarding the plaque on the upper right corner. I wasn't exactly sure what the plaque was referencing because it was cut-off. 

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Yeah. It does gets confusing sometimes. If that said photo is taken recently from stores, they should've replaced the old Metal Structure Nu plate that says 'In Stores' with 'Released'.

[mog_kupo]

Time to save for that re-sale of the Metal Structure

 

And the new Astraea looks nice on that color, will look great next to the Type-X

[no3Ljm]

From Tamashii Nations World Tour Tokyo.

[no3Ljm]

Gundam00 Revelaed Chronicle Episode ASTRAEA II

 

[no3Ljm]

  On 5/26/2023 at 6:24 PM, mog_kupo said:

And the new Astraea looks nice on that color, will look great next to the Type-X

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You should watch the video above if you want it next to Type-X.  

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Though it's too much if Bandai started milking the Exia once again and the recent Dynames in Red.

 

Edited May 26, 2023 by no3Ljm

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

It would've been nice if they took a full pic...

 

https://www.facebook.com/toyzfrontline/posts/pfbid0kNNm3hZzSzoBnoduB2oA1MKH1f37eQr5sHRWbmKnNE5VAHiUZAwJ72Wxx3fjTFicl

[sjr]

Arrived today from Yoyakunow.

 

 

[no3Ljm]

  On 5/26/2023 at 9:51 PM, sjr said:

Arrived today from Yoyakunow.

 

 

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Nice!