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

[Scyla]

4 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

⬆️ You're going to get one now, @Scyla?  

 

Sure, just ordered it at Anime Export 

[no3Ljm]

Start saving guys. Metal Structure RX-178 GUNDAM MK.II displayed at the Tamashii Nations 2023.

 

Metal Build IMPULSE GUNDAM

 

Edited November 16, 2023 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

From Tamashii Nations 2023. Metal Build Dragon Scale LANCELOT ALBION.

 

Metal Build Dragon Scale BELLVINE Concept Design Model.

Edited November 16, 2023 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

Metal Build Dragon Scale LANCELOT ALBION
May 2024 Release
November 17, 2023 Preorder Starts
Y38500

[no3Ljm]

More photos from Tamashii Nations 2023.

Edited November 16, 2023 by no3Ljm

[no3Ljm]

MRD A.o.Z at Tamashii Nations 2023.  

[anime52k8]

Well the MB Impulse is a definite buy at least.

[davidwhangchoi]

damn i want to get back into MB now with the impulse,  need to stay disciplined, i sold off 99.9% of my MB's need to hold off.

 

 

[68whiskey]

17 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

damn i want to get back into MB now with the impulse,  need to stay disciplined, i sold off 99.9% of my MB's need to hold off.

 

 

Im sure i can talk Chris into selling some of them back to you, i dont think he opened more than a few of them

[68whiskey]

Is the Impulse gundam going to be the new Strike /Infinite strike ? Also how many more damn times are they going to release the red frame. This would be the 8th or 9th time 🤯

That new Metal Structure tho 😍 My night vision purchase for 2024 is going to have to wait lol

[davidwhangchoi]

5 minutes ago, 68whiskey said:

Im sure i can talk Chris into selling some of them back to you, i dont think he opened more than a few of them

[68whiskey]

7 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

If not....I have some GFFMC Wings , MB red Astrays or MB Strikes I can help you kick start your collection with. Ill even through in a free ThreeZero Shingetter Black for you

[davidwhangchoi]

Just now, 68whiskey said:

If not....I have some GFFMC Wings , MB red Astrays or MB Strikes I can help you kick start your collection with. Ill even through in a free ThreeZero Shingetter Black for you

any metal structures

[68whiskey]

1 minute ago, davidwhangchoi said:

any metal structures

I have one of each , ill send you some free photos lol.

You can still snatch the MS Sazabi here

https://www.anime-export.com/?product=65375

[davidwhangchoi]

3 minutes ago, 68whiskey said:

I have one of each , ill send you some free photos lol.

You can still snatch the MS Sazabi here

https://www.anime-export.com/?product=65375

ah thanks for the link whiskey,  congrats on getting one of each and no stress on the photos, unless you want to show em to the community. i'll check back when i get a chance.

i might get the mk-ii if i move to a bigger place.  

Edited November 16, 2023 by davidwhangchoi

[bakerjin]

7 hours ago, 68whiskey said:

I have one of each , ill send you some free photos lol.

You can still snatch the MS Sazabi here

https://www.anime-export.com/?product=65375

Wow, didn't know the MS Sazabi is still available.  Do you have any links for the MS Nu?  I was never able to procure a pre-order and EntertainmentEarth cancelled my pre-order   I still haven't had any luck finding a MS Nu.  Really bummed as I should have just purchased the "original stock" at A-E that was briefly available but I was hoping I could snag a reissue.

[mog_kupo]

So, they showed the Impulse, a must buy for me

 

This means we will see at least the Destiny Impulse and the Sword too

 

[no3Ljm]

Tamashii Nations 2023 Gundam-centric feature.

 

Edited November 17, 2023 by no3Ljm

[sjr]

Looks like the new Astray Blue Frame will soon be available for Club Tamashii members.

https://club.tamashii.jp/topics/tamashii_nation_2023.php

[Scyla]

MB Lancelot Albion available at AE ¥42800): https://www.anime-export.com/index.php?product=74653

[edit:] sold out

Edited December 1, 2023 by Scyla

[recon]

Got my order in for GFFMC Gouf

[Scyla]

I'm not to enamored with the Metal Build reveals. I already own a bunch of Astrays (still buying the Green and Mirage Frames).

Glad to see the Impulse Gundam but it almost looks too normal for the style of the Metal Build line.

I'm also picking up the Deathscythe Rousette.

Overall just one new mold for the Metal Build Gundam line is pretty unexciting.

[lechuck]

My thoughts on Bandai's showcasing...

Metal Structure – is it me or is the turnaround on these things faster than new Perfect Grade releases? Bandai hobby division is really slacking off these days...

Nice to see the Impulse Gundam although not enthused that it looks like it will be a bare bones release, meaning we are in for at least 10+ years of the MB line being bloated with various different Impulses, packs, tampo variants, reissues etc. Maybe retail, most probably P-Bandai and irritatingly store event exclusive release.

Lancelot Albion looks great, I noticed Bandai hasn't advertised any opening cockpit gimmick on this one. Probably didn't want to catch flak for not providing a pilot figure again.

Looks like the basic MB Astrays will all be standardised with new the newer armour sculpt first introduced with Astray Red Dragonics. The Blue Frame also seems to be getting a different head unit. A bit frustrating for me as I just recently went out of my way to pick up Red and Blue. Pass on Green Frame, but I'll probably try and get the Mirage. Surprised there is no showing of a MB Astray Noir.

[Sanity is Optional]

Desthscythe is the only one that really interests me, though I do find the "Astray Rangers" mildly amusing.

[68whiskey]

On 11/17/2023 at 5:19 PM, Sanity is Optional said:

Desthscythe is the only one that really interests me, though I do find the "Astray Rangers" mildly amusing.

Looking at this years show , i think its time for me to either get out completely or severly limit my Metal Build purchase. I realized this with your "Astray Rangers" comment. Bandai is just milking the franchise at this point and its not the same as it was before. I used to look forward to seeing new releases but now its like " oh heres your 4th blue frame astray" or " Here is your 5th release of the Astray backpack " or "Enjoy this 5th release of the 00 Raiser with nothing new other than a color change"

[68whiskey]

On 11/16/2023 at 9:01 AM, bakerjin said:

Wow, didn't know the MS Sazabi is still available.  Do you have any links for the MS Nu?  I was never able to procure a pre-order and EntertainmentEarth cancelled my pre-order   I still haven't had any luck finding a MS Nu.  Really bummed as I should have just purchased the "original stock" at A-E that was briefly available but I was hoping I could snag a reissue.

I dont. MS Nu has been scarce. Take no chances moving forward. Buy once , cry once

[Sanity is Optional]

3 hours ago, 68whiskey said:

Looking at this years show , i think its time for me to either get out completely or severly limit my Metal Build purchase. I realized this with your "Astray Rangers" comment. Bandai is just milking the franchise at this point and its not the same as it was before. I used to look forward to seeing new releases but now its like " oh heres your 4th blue frame astray" or " Here is your 5th release of the Astray backpack " or "Enjoy this 5th release of the 00 Raiser with nothing new other than a color change"

I consider myself fortunate I only ever got into Metal Builds (and GFFMCs and other equivalents) for certain shows. Wing, Full Metal Panic mainly.

If I was going to try and collect for SEED or 00 I'd be pulling my hair out right about now.

[General Rasp]

BBTS and USA Gundam Store has the Metal Robot Spirits Barbatos up for pre-order. But I haven't seen it go up on HLJ or P-Bandai. So is it an exclusive only in Japan and a regular release in US? Similar to the Metal Build Code Geass suits? 

[no3Ljm]

3 hours ago, General Rasp said:

BBTS and USA Gundam Store has the Metal Robot Spirits Barbatos up for pre-order. But I haven't seen it go up on HLJ or P-Bandai. So is it an exclusive only in Japan and a regular release in US? Similar to the Metal Build Code Geass suits? 

It’s a P-Bandai exclusive but for reasons unknown, it’s not showing on P-Bandai US. But on the other region, it’s available to preorder. It’s not going to be sold at HLJ or any regular Japanese retailers. The best bet to get it directly from Japan are thru Anime-Export, Hobby-Genki, BigInJapan, etc.

For US, you can also preorder at Entertainment Earth and use their promo.

Edited November 21, 2023 by no3Ljm

[Big s]

6 hours ago, General Rasp said:

BBTS and USA Gundam Store has the Metal Robot Spirits Barbatos up for pre-order. But I haven't seen it go up on HLJ or P-Bandai. So is it an exclusive only in Japan and a regular release in US? Similar to the Metal Build Code Geass suits? 

 

2 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

It’s a P-Bandai exclusive but for reasons unknown, it’s not showing on P-Bandai US. But on the other region, it’s available to preorder. It’s not going to be sold at HLJ or any regular Japanese retailers. The best bet to get it directly from Japan are thru Anime-Export, Hobby-Genki, BigInJapan, etc.

For US, you can also preorder at Entertainment Earth and use their promo.

I’ve noticed on items that aren’t available in the p Bandai is store that bbts and others will offer them, I think they are getting them from another party to offer in their stores and only allowed to if they aren’t available in the U.S. p Bandai store. I’m not 100% certain of that , but I think that’s what’s going on

[Scyla]

Metal Build Freedom Snow Sparkle Ver. available at Anime Export (¥55000): https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=74679

[no3Ljm]

Gouf Scans.

[Scyla]

Hacchaka's review of the MB Freedom Snow Sparke revieww: https://hacchaka.net/archives/52102636.html?p=2

[recon]

17 hours ago, Scyla said:

Hacchaka's review of the MB Freedom Snow Sparke revieww: https://hacchaka.net/archives/52102636.html?p=2

Glad i have a snow sparkle coming in as the paint scheme and tones are similar to strike freedom soul blue ver

This was the review that prompted me to get it

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by recon

[recon]

Arrived