no3Ljm Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I'm thinking PO is going to happen next week or first week of February. I'm guessing, that price is already tax-included? Y32000 or less perhaps for us International buyers? Edited January 22, 2022 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 so expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 22, 2022 Author Share Posted January 22, 2022 2 hours ago, davidwhangchoi said: so expensive Hey David. Are you aiming for one or multiples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsylar Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Everything is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mingus Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Next in the Ver A.N.I.M.E. line, 08th MS Team. Gouf Custom - 7000 Yen, 2022-06 Mass Production Guntank - Price and release TBA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) I'll be interested to see how the Gouf Custom compares to the original RD (EDIT: and HGUC kit) of it. And that MP Guntank is a welcome boon that's been sorely missing on the hobby side of things. Edited January 23, 2022 by kajnrig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 22 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Hey David. Are you aiming for one or multiples? i'm on the fence, 32000yen is getting up there. i wonder if this will show up at US retailers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, carlsylar said: Everything is here For some reason, I like the proportion of the figure on the top right image compared to the image below. Not sure if those sliding panel helped the proportion or if it's just how the magazine was taken. On 1/21/2022 at 5:00 PM, no3Ljm said: 15 hours ago, Darth Mingus said: Next in the Ver A.N.I.M.E. line, 08th MS Team. Gouf Custom - 7000 Yen, 2022-06 Mass Production Guntank - Price and release TBA Just an FYI. We do have a thread dedicated for regular Gundam figures. This thread is dedicated to all their 'METAL' line releases. 56 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said: i'm on the fence, 32000yen is getting up there. i wonder if this will show up at US retailers? Yeah. The price is just the main concern on this one. Knowing that it might have some add-ons down the line. But then, if you think about it, most Metal Build sold nowadays at Mandarake is already reaching the Y30000 mark. I'm pretty sure this figure will reach Y40K aftermarket price. So it's best to get it at MSRP once it becomes available. Sigh. At this point now my only wish is I will be able to preorder one. Edited January 23, 2022 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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weiser21 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 17 hours ago, no3Ljm said: GFFMC or MRS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weiser21 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 9:41 AM, Darth Mingus said: Next in the Ver A.N.I.M.E. line, 08th MS Team. Gouf Custom - 7000 Yen, 2022-06 Mass Production Guntank - Price and release TBA Waiting for Bandai to release a GFFMC version of the Gouf Custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 2 hours ago, weiser21 said: GFFMC or MRS? MRD/S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Metal Build Hi-Nu goes up for pre-order on February 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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General Rasp Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, carlsylar said: I like the shield wall poses, I need to do that with my Astraea Type-F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scyla Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Metal Build Sniper Pack available at anime export: https://www.anime-export.com/index.php?product=55563 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Metal build Justice Gundam PO reopen at hlj. Finally i secured one https://www.hlj.com/metal-build-justice-gundam-bans61866 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingu77 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 27 minutes ago, recon said: Metal build Justice Gundam PO reopen at hlj. Finally i secured one https://www.hlj.com/metal-build-justice-gundam-bans61866 Secured! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68whiskey Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 56 minutes ago, recon said: Metal build Justice Gundam PO reopen at hlj. Finally i secured one https://www.hlj.com/metal-build-justice-gundam-bans61866 Maybang Collectibles has their pre orders open as well for under $300. They don’t charge tax unless you are in CA from what I remember https://www.maybang.com/products/bandai-gundam-metal-build-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-athrun-zala-justice-gundam-diecast-action-figure?_pos=2&_sid=3a9235c57&_ss=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: Maybang Collectibles has their pre orders open as well for under $300. They don’t charge tax unless you are in CA from what I remember https://www.maybang.com/products/bandai-gundam-metal-build-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-athrun-zala-justice-gundam-diecast-action-figure?_pos=2&_sid=3a9235c57&_ss=r This is the first time I heard of this store. How was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carlsylar Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 13 hours ago, General Rasp said: I like the shield wall poses, I need to do that with my Astraea Type-F. Type F would be nice！Also easier since it comes with 4 shields and the optional package is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vigoro Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Does anyone know what the differences are between the Metal Build / GFFMC / Metal Robot Spirits lines are? I actually have a couple but I can't really figure out what the differences between the lines are. The gundam.fandom.com wiki says the Metal Build is more 1/100 scale versus Metal Robot Spirits being closer to 1/144 scale (not sure what GFFMC scale is), but other than maybe a potential size difference, are there any other differences between them that I should consider when choosing a model in one line versus the other? All I know is regardless they are all very expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) Metal Build and GFFMC are very close to 1/100 scale (around 7 inches tall) usually and the only difference I can see/feel between them is metal content. There seems to be a little more metal material used in Metal builds than there are with GFFMC. Besides a few Wing Gundams released under GFFMC, GFFMC is mainly based in the UC Gundam world while Metal Build is covering Seed, UC (Crossbone), 00, and even Super Robots like Mazinger Z, Full Metal Panic, Evangelion, and even Shin Getter coming out eventually. Metal Robot Spirits are more 1/144 scale which is typically around the 4-5 inches in size and covers whatever Bandai decides to make under that product line: Seed, Wing, UC, etc.. Edited January 26, 2022 by Grey728 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 Besides what @Grey728 posted, I'm adding that Metal Builds (1/100) are a little bit stylized design, GFFMetalComposite (1/100) are more Katoki-centric design, and Metal Robot Damashii (1/144) are more lineart based design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, vigoro said: Does anyone know what the differences are between the Metal Build / GFFMC / Metal Robot Spirits lines are? I actually have a couple but I can't really figure out what the differences between the lines are. The gundam.fandom.com wiki says the Metal Build is more 1/100 scale versus Metal Robot Spirits being closer to 1/144 scale (not sure what GFFMC scale is), but other than maybe a potential size difference, are there any other differences between them that I should consider when choosing a model in one line versus the other? All I know is regardless they are all very expensive! Metal Build vs Metal Robot Spirits So the biggest difference is the scale and the wiki is correct. Metal Builds are close to 1/100 and Metal Robot Spirits (MRS) are close to 1/144. Bandai for the most part took a Metal Build and shank it down to 1/44 scale. The only other difference I have noticed is the plastic on the MRS figures feels easier to break and stress because the parts are smaller. I haven't broken any of mine but just something to be mindful of. Also the joint tolerances can be really off with some MRS figures. My MRS Zeta's knee took a lot of force to bend when I was posing it. Others are great like the MRS Justice I opened a couple of days ago, no issues with the joints. Paint, durability, gimmicks, articulation are the same from MB to MRS. The MRS does have one big advantage right now, you have a good chance of Bandai releasing a whole cast or team of suits. Gundam Seed for example, most of the main suits from Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny have been released in MRS with the exception of the Legend Gundam, Strike, and maybe a few others. And with recently pre-orders it seems that they are doing main suits or variations from lesser know series. The Re-GZ custom and Hazel Gundam for a few examples. Bandai would never do those suits in MB format and we are just getting a Justice Gundam to go with Freedom after years in the MB line. Metal Build vs Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite Pre-the GFFMC Zaku II release, I would say there was no to little difference between the MB and GFFMC line. Granted the GFFMC Unicorns weren't the best, second-hand knowledge, but there wasn't much difference other than the transformation gimmick. Both have a diecast frame with painted armor, decals, hand options, stands, and are 1/100-ish scale. Post GFFMC Zaku II release, I would say the GFFMC line is better. There is something with the Zaku II and Wing Zero releases that are close to perfect. I personally really love the MB line and have been collecting them since the first release of the Destiny Gundam. But the current GFFMC line has this 'fit and finish' that beats out the MB figures. Everything moves great, looks amazing, tons of options, perfect proportions, the whole package. I would have trouble finding a criticism with my GFFMC figures. I imagine the GFFMC line will be sticking with UC and Wing Suits for a few years, and we will be seeing a lot of Zaku II flavors down the line. Personally hoping to see a Gouf Custom in GFFMC. The MB line is branching out after years of Exia releases with Getter, Mazinger, and EVA. Hope that helps! Sorry for the rambling but it was a great excuse to avoid work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 Metal Robot Damashii <Ka Signature> Hyakushiki Kai June 2022 Release January 28, 2022 4pm JST Preorder starts Y15000 / Y16500 (JPN Tax included) Premium Bandai Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vigoro Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 9 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Besides what @Grey728 posted, I'm adding that Metal Builds (1/100) are a little bit stylized design, GFFMetalComposite (1/100) are more Katoki-centric design, and Metal Robot Damashii (1/144) are more lineart based design. 9 hours ago, Grey728 said: Metal Build and GFFMC are very close to 1/100 scale (around 7 inches tall) usually and the only difference I can see/feel between them is metal content. There seems to be a little more metal material used in Metal builds than there are with GFFMC. Besides a few Wing Gundams released under GFFMC, GFFMC is mainly based in the UC Gundam world while Metal Build is covering Seed, UC (Crossbone), 00, and even Super Robots like Mazinger Z, Full Metal Panic, Evangelion, and even Shin Getter coming out eventually. Metal Robot Spirits are more 1/144 scale which is typically around the 4-5 inches in size and covers whatever Bandai decides to make under that product line: Seed, Wing, UC, etc.. 9 hours ago, General Rasp said: Metal Build vs Metal Robot Spirits So the biggest difference is the scale and the wiki is correct. Metal Builds are close to 1/100 and Metal Robot Spirits (MRS) are close to 1/144. Bandai for the most part took a Metal Build and shank it down to 1/44 scale. The only other difference I have noticed is the plastic on the MRS figures feels easier to break and stress because the parts are smaller. I haven't broken any of mine but just something to be mindful of. Also the joint tolerances can be really off with some MRS figures. My MRS Zeta's knee took a lot of force to bend when I was posing it. Others are great like the MRS Justice I opened a couple of days ago, no issues with the joints. Paint, durability, gimmicks, articulation are the same from MB to MRS. The MRS does have one big advantage right now, you have a good chance of Bandai releasing a whole cast or team of suits. Gundam Seed for example, most of the main suits from Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny have been released in MRS with the exception of the Legend Gundam, Strike, and maybe a few others. And with recently pre-orders it seems that they are doing main suits or variations from lesser know series. The Re-GZ custom and Hazel Gundam for a few examples. Bandai would never do those suits in MB format and we are just getting a Justice Gundam to go with Freedom after years in the MB line. Metal Build vs Gundam Fix Figuration Metal Composite Pre-the GFFMC Zaku II release, I would say there was no to little difference between the MB and GFFMC line. Granted the GFFMC Unicorns weren't the best, second-hand knowledge, but there wasn't much difference other than the transformation gimmick. Both have a diecast frame with painted armor, decals, hand options, stands, and are 1/100-ish scale. Post GFFMC Zaku II release, I would say the GFFMC line is better. There is something with the Zaku II and Wing Zero releases that are close to perfect. I personally really love the MB line and have been collecting them since the first release of the Destiny Gundam. But the current GFFMC line has this 'fit and finish' that beats out the MB figures. Everything moves great, looks amazing, tons of options, perfect proportions, the whole package. I would have trouble finding a criticism with my GFFMC figures. I imagine the GFFMC line will be sticking with UC and Wing Suits for a few years, and we will be seeing a lot of Zaku II flavors down the line. Personally hoping to see a Gouf Custom in GFFMC. The MB line is branching out after years of Exia releases with Getter, Mazinger, and EVA. Hope that helps! Sorry for the rambling but it was a great excuse to avoid work. Wow, thanks guys for the quick and detailed response. I have the GFFMC Zaku II and think it is awesome as well and have just been thinking about potentially picking up one of the Justice versions (MB or MRS), this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 HLJ has pre-orders available for the Metal Build Justice if anyone still needs one. https://www.hlj.com/metal-build-justice-gundam-bans61866 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Metal Robot Spirit Hyaku Shiki on P-Bandai US for $160. Pre-orders open 1/28/2022 at 2:00 am EST. https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2606409001001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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