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

[Scyla]

@lechuck I hoe the base still has a marking pointing out what Suit this is. I hate when someone deviates from an established and consistent patter. 

[lechuck]

Bandai should have you covered.

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

pbUS listing is up...
https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2668757001001

 

[68whiskey]

  On 10/1/2023 at 11:38 PM, PsYcHoDyNaMiX said:

pbUS listing is up...
https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2668757001001

 

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$360 + tax = shipping ?!?!?! Ouch 

[NPT333]

Is there any good way to get p bandai in the US besides the actual store? I haven't been collecting for the past five years so I am not familiar with the current methods of procurement these days.

[Scyla]

The Kaempfer was up for preorder at Anime Export but sold already out in approximately 2 minutes.

I read somewhere that Bandai is cracking down on proxy stores for TWE items so maybe this is a sign that Anime Export can’t acquire as much stock as in the past so that is why it sold out so quickly. 

[Raikkonen]

Decided to hard pass. Keeping budget for whatever unlikely DX VF-1 and Ozma re-reissue with packs. 

[lechuck]

For anyone that is still looking -> https://kuramatoys.com/metal-build-kampfer-action-figure/.
Pass for me, that's a $40 higher markup compared to AE.

  On 10/2/2023 at 8:00 AM, Scyla said:

The Kaempfer was up for preorder at Anime Export but sold already out in approximately 2 minutes.

I read somewhere that Bandai is cracking down on proxy stores for TWE items so maybe this is a sign that Anime Export can’t acquire as much stock as in the past so that is why it sold out so quickly. 

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Yep, I have read that too and surprised AE is already out of stock. Hopefully it's just a popularity thing for the Alex and not Bandai cracking down.

[68whiskey]

  On 10/2/2023 at 10:19 AM, lechuck said:

For anyone that is still looking -> https://kuramatoys.com/metal-build-kampfer-action-figure/.
Pass for me, that's a $40 higher markup compared to AE.

Yep, I have read that too and surprised AE is already out of stock. Hopefully it's just a popularity thing for the Alex and not Bandai cracking down.

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Kuramatoys/DenDen Hobby have poor shipping practices just in case anyone is thinking about ordering from them.  They prices are generally higher than most so thats normal for them. 

[Scyla]

  On 10/2/2023 at 10:19 AM, lechuck said:

For anyone that is still looking -> https://kuramatoys.com/metal-build-kampfer-action-figure/.
Pass for me, that's a $40 higher markup compared to AE.

Yep, I have read that too and surprised AE is already out of stock. Hopefully it's just a popularity thing for the Alex and not Bandai cracking down.

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Well there is always the possibility picking it up on the secondary market, or if it is really that popular opening preorders for a second batch.

I'm still surprised it sold out that quickly.

[Test_Pilot_2]

Pricing on this Kampfer inspired me to go find the "other" Kampfer.

[no3Ljm]

  On 10/2/2023 at 12:08 PM, Test_Pilot_2 said:

Pricing on this Kampfer inspired me to go find the "other" Kampfer.

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And it’s bigger too.

[seti88]

  On 10/2/2023 at 12:08 PM, Test_Pilot_2 said:

Pricing on this Kampfer inspired me to go find the "other" Kampfer.

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haha..well i came across one so called MB kampfer with lights searching for a place to pre-order the MB kampfer...are you referring to that?

well bandai, when you make it p-bandai, aka hard to get, folks find alternatives..😂

Edited October 2, 2023 by seti88

[Test_Pilot_2]

  On 10/2/2023 at 1:26 PM, seti88 said:

haha..well i came across one so called MB kampfer with lights searching for a place to pre-order the MB kampfer...are you referring to that?

well bandai, when you make it p-bandai, aka hard to get, folks find alternatives..😂

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[no3Ljm]

  On 10/2/2023 at 1:26 PM, seti88 said:

haha..well i came across one so called MB kampfer with lights searching for a place to pre-order the MB kampfer...are you referring to that?

well bandai, when you make it p-bandai, aka hard to get, folks find alternatives..😂

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And it's bigger too.

 

 

 

 

 

...dejavu? 

[no3Ljm]

  On 9/30/2023 at 6:40 PM, anime52k8 said:

I'd much prefer if they kept doing TR-6 variants instead of TR-1s. I want a Haze'n-thley II damn it. heck I'd buy a metal robot Inle if they were so crazy as to do that.

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RX-124 Gundam TR-6 [Inle]. That would be something.  

But first, Plain or with Booster?

 

 

And to be clear, we're talking Metal Robot Damashii '1/144' scaling, right? This is going to be bigger than Metal Build GN-Arms, that's for sure. 

Would be nice right if it's bundled with Metal Robot Damashii TR-6 Kehaar II x6.

(1/144 TR-6 Inle custom scratchbuilt photos from gockel3 on X.)

As much as I want it, I don't think I'll be able to get one. 

 

But for now, I don't mind Bandai to add RGM-79SR on their Metal Robot Damashii A.o.Z. lineup. Not a big GM fan, but for A.o.Z., I'll make an exemption.

 

Edited October 2, 2023 by no3Ljm

[Raikkonen]

Is size of this thing even legal to be shipped? 🤣

They really want to rival Hot Toys's The Bat. 

[davidwhangchoi]

might have to go for the real thing 

3 mil

[davidwhangchoi]

https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/japan-robot-mobile-suit-gundam-space-b2423552.html

[lechuck]

Second chance tonight/tomorrow everyone!? This was posted in another forum.

[Scyla]

  On 10/4/2023 at 10:27 AM, lechuck said:

Second chance tonight/tomorrow everyone!? This was posted in another forum.

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Well, I hope Anime Export will open their preorders for the second batch (and hopefully they will stay open for longer than just mere minutes).

[Darth Mingus]

  On 9/20/2023 at 4:38 AM, Scyla said:

@davidwhangchoi HLJ is having a raffle for buying the MS Nu Gundam: https://www.hlj.com/metal-structure-rx-93-nu-gundam-raffle/

The cutoff date for the raffle is 09/27/23 and you have to be subscribed to the HLJ newsletter to enter it. 

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Anyone here "win" the lottery @ HLJ for the metal structure Nu?

[Big s]

Was just on the p Bandai U.S. site and they still have stock for preorder. I guess that price tag is a real turn off for people. Personally I’m not a fan of the panels on these, the overall proportions look alright though, just kinda junky looking with the weird panels 

[no3Ljm]

 

Metal Robot Damashii RISING FREEDOM GUNDAM
January 2024 Release
Y18000

 

Metal Robot Damashii IMMORTAL JUSTICE GUNDAM
February 2024 Release
Y18000

 

[locidm]

  On 10/4/2023 at 10:31 PM, Big s said:

Was just on the p Bandai U.S. site and they still have stock for preorder. I guess that price tag is a real turn off for people. Personally I’m not a fan of the panels on these, the overall proportions look alright though, just kinda junky looking with the weird panels 

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Can you send link? I can't find it for some reason.

[Big s]

  On 10/5/2023 at 8:19 PM, locidm said:

Can you send link? I can't find it for some reason.

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There’s a couple copies of the link at the top of the page 

[no3Ljm]

MRD Rising Freedom & Immortal Justice PV

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-160765

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-160767

https://www.hlj.com/metal-robot-damashii-side-ms-rising-freedom-gundam-banc65666

https://www.hlj.com/metal-robot-damashii-side-ms-immortal-justice-gundam-banc65667

https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=73337

https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=73338

https://hobby-genki.com/en/gundam/24026-metal-robot-spirits-side-ms-wing-gundam-zero-gundam-wing-endless-waltz-4573102656667.html

https://hobby-genki.com/en/gundam/24027-metal-robot-spirits-side-ms-immortal-justice-gundam-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom-4573102656674.html

https://1999.co.jp/eng/11025215

https://1999.co.jp/eng/11025217

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/gundam/104935-metal-robot-spirits-side-ms-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom-rising-freedom-gundam-bandai-spirits-.html

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/robot-spirits-damashii/104936-metal-robot-spirits-side-ms-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-freedom-immortal-justice-gundam-bandai-spirits-.html

 

Edited October 6, 2023 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

Stand alone OOTORI Pack Set. How I really wish Bandai will just do the Perfect Aile Strike Pack.

「METAL BUILD オオトリ」 ストライカーパック単体での発売が決定！ 2024年3月発送予定、詳細は近日公開。

METAL BUILD OTORI Striker Pack will be released as a stand-alone product! Scheduled to ship in March 2024, details to be announced soon.

Edited October 6, 2023 by no3Ljm

[leeboo1211]

  On 10/6/2023 at 2:14 AM, no3Ljm said:

Stand alone OOTORI Pack Set. How I really wish Bandai will just do the Perfect Aile Strike Pack.

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Well, Bandai is true to form as the ultimate tease... it's a toxic relationship. That I can't get out of. 

[eXis10z]

  On 10/6/2023 at 2:14 AM, no3Ljm said:

Stand alone OOTORI Pack Set. How I really wish Bandai will just do the Perfect Aile Strike Pack.

 

 

 

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Is this not it? The MB version of perfect strike pack with all 3 strikers?

[no3Ljm]

  On 10/6/2023 at 8:07 AM, eXis10z said:

Is this not it? The MB version of perfect strike pack with all 3 strikers?

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Yeah. The Maximum Perfect Strike (AP Ver.). I don't really like Ootori Pack that much. Looks too busy for me as is. And seeing with all the Striker Packs attached to it makes it busier.

I just prefer the minimum version of the Perfect Strike backpack. 

And if Bandai will not do it, I hope some third party company will add that option on the existing KO Aile Pack design.  

If only I can do custom work, I already gotten a MG Perfect Strike kit and convert it for MB use. But I'm not. 

Edited October 6, 2023 by no3Ljm

[68whiskey]

  On 10/6/2023 at 5:12 PM, no3Ljm said:

 

 

And if Bandai will not do it, I hope some third party company will add that option on the existing KO Aile Pack design.  

If only I can do custom work, I already gotten a MG Perfect Strike kit and convert it for MB use. But I'm not. 

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You mean something like this?

https://gundamit.com/metal-kingdom-perfect-strike-gundam_p0711.html

[no3Ljm]

  On 10/8/2023 at 3:23 AM, 68whiskey said:

You mean something like this?

https://gundamit.com/metal-kingdom-perfect-strike-gundam_p0711.html

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You know what, I totally forgot about that one. Thanks for reminding me.  

Looks like it's sold out now, maybe down the line when it gets re-released. Looks back heavy but atleast it's the Perfect version I prefer.  

[kkx]

Really like to get the KÄMPFER but missed the PO. Now US PB is avaiable at about $400 USD. Ouch.

Any other choice?

[Scyla]

Hacchaka's review for the Metal Build Laevatein in Arbalest colors:  https://hacchaka.net/archives/52101004.html