no3Ljm Posted July 21 Author Posted July 21 3 hours ago, 68whiskey said: isnt this the same as the blue one they just dropped with a diff backpack accessory? You meant this one? Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 22 Posted July 22 22 hours ago, 68whiskey said: Bandai doing the same thing to Code Geass as its doing to gundam and macross lolĀ no idea; this isn't from Code Geass. Quote
68whiskey Posted July 22 Posted July 22 1 hour ago, anime52k8 said: no idea; this isn't from Code Geass. After some research i stand corrected. Its Aurora Battler whatver that is 21 hours ago, no3Ljm said: You meant this one? Yeah thats the one. Bandai recycling the same frame and similaritiesĀ Quote
Big s Posted July 22 Posted July 22 2 hours ago, 68whiskey said: After some research i stand corrected. Its Aurora Battler whatver that is Itās definitely a bit older, but I really loved the original series, even though it was during that kill em all era. The Ova was pretty great looking and had some interesting takes on the designs. Love those bugs and the ova fancy bugs Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 22 Author Posted July 22 15 hours ago, 68whiskey said: After some research i stand corrected. Its Aurora Battler whatver that is Yeah thats the one. Bandai recycling the same frame and similaritiesĀ I'm not sure if it's a recycled or not but the designs between Sirbine and Bellvine has a lot of differences. It's not just the backpack. Probably some of the internal frames and joints are recycled. But it's not the same as Exia/Strike/Astray variants where a lot of parts are mostly the same. 12 hours ago, Big s said: Itās definitely a bit older, but I really loved the original series, even though it was during that kill em all era. The Ova was pretty great looking and had some interesting takes on the designs. Love those bugs and the ova fancy bugs To be honest, these two are kind of refreshing to see coming out from the Metal Build line. Too bad Bellvine doesn't transform like Billbine and I don't have any more room for a different MB series/line. I already have both of them in Robot Damashii form so I think I'm good. Ā Ā (I'm probably trying to convince myself that I'm good since I didn't bought MB Sirbine prior, not knowing that there will Bellvine down the line.Ā ) Quote
doomgart Posted July 22 Posted July 22 (edited) On 7/21/2024 at 4:32 AM, 68whiskey said: Bandai doing the same thing to Code Geass as its doing to gundam and macross lolĀ I can agree with you about the Macross and Gundam series, but as the owner of both Code Geass figures, I can't agree with you. The outer armour and details, as well as the inner frame and connections between each part, are improved and over-engineered from the redĀ Guren S.E.I.T.E.N to the white Albion. This is the step forward. They don't feel like the same mould as the VF-31 or 00 series. Edited July 23 by doomgart Quote
doomgart Posted July 23 Posted July 23 After having a closer look at Albion (it arrived a few days ago) and handling some of the last MBs (Kampfer, Sirbine), I would say that there are some positive improvements in the MB line itself and especially in the Dragon Scale line. With Kampfer and Albion, you don't need to worry about breaking the whole arm or some parts of the arm (hello Destiny and any Gundam with separate movable wrist elements) when you changing the hands. You don't need to apply too much pressure. The overall quality of the painting has improved. There are less paint rubbing problems "out of the box" (maybe I was too lucky). Albion's top pin of the stand arm is finally replaced with the metal part and it has a really tight fixation. Even the packaging is improved! In the case of the Dragon Scale series (Sirbine, Guren S.E.I.T.E.N., Albion), the top flat sheet of the cardboard is replaced by the plastic with special shapes in the figure package (like the plastic cover from the VF-31 series of Dx Chogokin line). Quote
doomgart Posted July 23 Posted July 23 (edited) Can someone help me please with this topic: What is the difference between these two sets? 1.Ā Bandai Spirits METAL BUILD Mobile Suit Gundam Seed [Launcher Striker METAL BUILD 10th Ver.]Ā Example 2. Bandai Spirits METAL BUILD Mobile Suit Gundam Seed [Launcher Striker]Ā Example Is it possible to combine Aile Strike Gundam (2018) with the Sword set and the Launcher set to recreate "GAT-X105+AQM/E-YM1 Perfect Strike"?I have found somewhere 3p additional detail for this, but I can't remember where I found it and is this 3p detail is necessary in any way or not. Unfortunately, I only found a description of the strike itself: Spoiler Ā Ā And I found this review with the pictures proving the possibility of the perfect strike, but without details for me. Edited July 23 by doomgart Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 23 Author Posted July 23 (edited) 46 minutes ago, doomgart said: Can someone help me please with this topic: What is the difference between these two sets? 1.Ā Bandai Spirits METAL BUILD Mobile Suit Gundam Seed [Launcher Striker METAL BUILD 10th Ver.]Ā Example 2. Bandai Spirits METAL BUILD Mobile Suit Gundam Seed [Launcher Striker]Ā Example Is it possible to combine Aile Strike Gundam (2018) with the Sword set and the Launcher set to recreate "GAT-X105+AQM/E-YM1 Perfect Strike"?I have found somewhere 3p additional detail for this, but I can't remember where I found it and is this 3p detail is necessary in any way or not. Unfortunately, I only found a description of the strike itself: Ā Reveal hidden contents Ā Ā And I found this review with the pictures proving the possibility of the perfect strike, but without details for me. Hope I can answer this to the best of my knowledge esp I don't have any 10th Anniversary Version releases. I believe the only difference between those 2 add-ons that you mentioned above (Launcher Strike) is Number 1 were re-released during the Metal Build 10th Anniversary celebration. Unless they changed some tampo markings to it(?). And is it possible to combine all sets with Aile Strike? The straight answer is no for the official Bandai release. Since the Aile Pack that came with the original Aile Strike release along with the single release of the Aile Pack itself didn't have the parts to make the official Perfect Strike pack such as the extra Energy Packs for the Aile Pack and the holes where you can insert both Launcher and Sword pack pegs. However, assuming you have all these 3 packs, you can wait for GokinPlus. I believe they're making a part where you can insert it in-between Strike's back and the Aile Pack so you can load the other packs. However, it's not 'Perfect' without those additional Energy Packs. Click below for the image. Spoiler On the other hand though, there was indeed a knock-off of a Metal Build 'Perfect Strike' released a few years ago. From what I've read, the added Energy Pack is based on the existing MB design but the rack itself is somehow a modified design from the Master Grade kit. Hacchaka did mentioned on his review that if the Aile Pack only did have those Energy Packs and the slot for the other packs, he can make it work. But you can pose it ala-Perfect without mounting those weapons at the back like what he did it here: Hope that helps. Ā Edited July 23 by no3Ljm Quote
doomgart Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Thank you @no3LjmĀ so much! Your reply really helps me! The detail you mentioned, I had found exactly that detail somewhere via google search, but without an official site. Spoiler 2 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Hope I can answer this to the best of my knowledge esp I don't have any 10th Anniversary Version releases. I believe the only difference between those 2 add-ons that you mentioned above (Launcher Strike) is Number 1 were re-released during the Metal Build 10th Anniversary celebration. Unless they changed some tampo markings to it(?). And is it possible to combine all sets with Aile Strike? The straight answer is no for the official Bandai release. Since the Aile Pack that came with the original Aile Strike release along with the single release of the Aile Pack itself didn't have the parts to make the official Perfect Strike pack such as the extra Energy Packs for the Aile Pack and the holes where you can insert both Launcher and Sword pack pegs. However, assuming you have all these 3 packs, you can wait for GokinPlus. I believe they're making a part where you can insert it in-between Strike's back and the Aile Pack so you can load the other packs. However, it's not 'Perfect' without those additional Energy Packs. Click below for the image. Ā Reveal hidden contents On the other hand though, there was indeed a knock-off of a Metal Build 'Perfect Strike' released a few years ago. From what I've read, the added Energy Pack is based on the existing MB design but the rack itself is somehow a modified design from the Master Grade kit. Hope that helps. Ā Ā Regarding Knock Off, I found this picture a few minutes ago here. Ā Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 23 Author Posted July 23 3 hours ago, doomgart said: Thank you @no3LjmĀ so much! Your reply really helps me! The detail you mentioned, I had found exactly that detail somewhere via google search, but without an official site. Regarding Knock Off, I found this picture a few minutes ago here. You're welcome! Glad to help.Ā I, too, would love to have a Perfect Aile pack. But seeing it will take too much space towards the back of the figure, I'll probably just go with how Hacchaka did on his Strike. Have both hands hold the Launcher and the Sword. Or just do this setup instead. Ā Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 24 Author Posted July 24 Hacchaka's review on Metal Robot Damashii DESTINY GUNDAM Spec II. https://hacchaka.net/archives/52111148.html Showing below the differences from the previous Destiny Gundam. (Spec II on the right.) Ā And his review on Metal Robot Damashii S GUNDAM BOOSTER UNIT. 2024 Release -Ā https://hacchaka.net/archives/52110740.html 2018 Release -Ā https://hacchaka.net/archives/52032131.html Ā Showing below the differences from the previous S Gundam release (2018). (2024 release on the right.) Quote
sjr Posted July 24 Posted July 24 (edited) The Gokin Perfect Strike part released the other day. It's sold out now. Ā There is another way to do it though. All you need is the Strike and Astray backpack adapters and a screwdriver. Ā You'll have to disassemble the parts to get them to fit but it seems simple enough. Ā Ā Edited July 24 by sjr Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 24 Author Posted July 24 55 minutes ago, sjr said: The Gokin Perfect Strike part released the other day. It's sold out now. That was quick since I just browsed their site yesterday and the item wasnāt live yet. Anyways, since I wonāt be able to display it as Perfect Strike, Iāll just display all of the packs in Standby Load Out mode. Ā Quote
doomgart Posted July 24 Posted July 24 Hey! Thank you for your reply and interesting tips! Spoiler 8 hours ago, sjr said: The Gokin Perfect Strike part released the other day. It's sold out now. Ā There is another way to do it though. All you need is the Strike and Astray backpack adapters and a screwdriver. Ā You'll have to disassemble the parts to get them to fit but it seems simple enough. Ā Ā I have only this old MB Astray Red Frame Kai and I don't remember such adapter there. It seems like I need the MB Astray Red Frame Kai Alternative Strike Version. Probably such adapter may be included into another sets?Ā I really don't want to duplicate my Astray with almost the same figure. Ā Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 25 Author Posted July 25 (edited) Metal Build Dragon Scale Knightmare Frame PURE ELEMENTAL GUREN (Code Geass: RozƩ of the Recapture) Edited July 25 by no3Ljm Quote
doomgart Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Spoiler 3 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Metal Build Dragon Scale Knightmare Frame PURE ELEMENTAL GUREN (Code Geass: RozĆ© of the Recapture) Ā After the original S.E.I.T.E.N. and the beautiful Albion this dark version looks strange to me. Ā Now I have to agree with @68whiskey in terms of recoloring the same mold. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 25 Author Posted July 25 10 hours ago, doomgart said: Now I have to agree with @68whiskey in terms of recoloring the same mold. True. But this is not something new from Bandai nor from any other companies that spends a lot of money on R&D and creating molds. If they can max out the profit by using the same molds, why not? Ā It's tiring to see the same thing but that's how business goes. Atleast with this 'repeated' stuff, if you're not interested, atleast you have the time to replenish your budget. Ā Quote
leeboo1211 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 21 hours ago, doomgart said: Ā Reveal hidden contents Ā After the original S.E.I.T.E.N. and the beautiful Albion this dark version looks strange to me. Ā Now I have to agree with @68whiskey in terms of recoloring the same mold. Ā Man that looks fugly. Was thinking they'd do Shinkiro first... Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 1 Author Posted August 1 (edited) Metal Structure RX-93 NU GUNDAM Armament Enhancement Plan Option Parts January 2025 Release August 2, 2024 Ā 4pm JST Preorder Starts Y42000/Y46200 Tamashii Webshop Exclusive / P-Bandai Ā Edited August 1 by no3Ljm Quote
68whiskey Posted August 1 Posted August 1 Ok so is this a "P Bandai Only" type sale or can we expect to see it on other vendors sites? Also What is the US time release for this? Quote
Grey728 Posted August 1 Posted August 1 16 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: Ok so is this a "P Bandai Only" type sale or can we expect to see it on other vendors sites? Also What is the US time release for this? From P-Bandai US's website. You can expect it to go live at midnight PST on Aug 2. https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2726407001001 Quote
68whiskey Posted August 1 Posted August 1 Thanks, I must have not been able to find it on P bandai. $380 + tax + ship is still rough with an inial $310 price Ā Kinda hoping this ends up on Anime Export or something Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 1 Author Posted August 1 1 hour ago, 68whiskey said: Thanks, I must have not been able to find it on P bandai. $380 + tax + ship is still rough with an inial $310 price Ā Kinda hoping this ends up on Anime Export or something Here's Japan's P-Bandai's link in case you're going to use a proxy:Ā https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000214172/ Might end up at Anime-Export too. Also look out for Hobby-Genki as well.Ā JST PO time starts at August 2, 2024 Ā 4pm. I edited my post above with the time. Ā Quote
lechuck Posted August 1 Posted August 1 Does "in store" for MB Zeta mean normal retail, so no Bandai firewall? That would be nice. Quote
Big s Posted August 1 Posted August 1 9 hours ago, 68whiskey said: Ok so is this a "P Bandai Only" type sale or can we expect to see it on other vendors sites? Also What is the US time release for this? Says 3am edt 8/2 on the site. Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 1 Author Posted August 1 Attached PDF file is the free booklet from the Metal Build Festival 2024. Metal_Build_Festival_2024_Special_Book.pdf Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted August 1 Posted August 1 Does anyone know when the MB Zeta is expected to go up for preorder and where we would need to go to do so? Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 1 Author Posted August 1 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Test_Pilot_2 said: Does anyone know when the MB Zeta is expected to go up for preorder and where we would need to go to do so? No specific info for now aside from the announcement and the actual figure display on the Festival event. As always new infos will be posted here that's for sure. You can follow this thread so you'll get notifications for new posts. Edited August 1 by no3Ljm Quote
lechuck Posted August 2 Posted August 2 Next to the Guren, this was also was also showed off. Not sure if this is supposed to be Black Lancelot Albion or the Zero type. Also Lancelot siN has to be in the cards right? Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 2 Author Posted August 2 7 hours ago, lechuck said: Next to the Guren, this was also was also showed off. Not sure if this is supposed to be Black Lancelot Albion or the Zero type. Based on the card it's Lancelot Albion Zero. Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 8 Author Posted August 8 13 minutes ago, recon said: Milking the molds for all its worth Nice. But I've run out of space on my MB shelf and I already have 8 variants of Setsuna's Suits. So pass for now. What I want is Amuro's Suits in MB -- RX-78 and Nu. Ā Quote
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