Mospeada

[ArchieNov]

Thanks for the pic, I’ll try again later. I actually attempted it the 2nd time earlier but stopped at the same step. It’s connected really tightly on mine and I feel like I’m stressing the plastic too much. Hopefully it becomes easier to detach once I am able to do it the first time.

[locidm]

In anticipation of the ride armors coming out I finally picked up the ET Legioss. Boy my expectation was low but it managed to not meet it. I do like the soldier mode but it leaves a lot to be desired like all other Legioss toys before it. It’s good to finally have something next to my Toynami. 

my copy came with some strange double tapes on the inside of the plastic insert. The adhesive from the tape kind of made a mess on the surface of the interior plastic insert, but luckily didn’t affect the toy itself. Did anyone else have this?

I couldn’t attach the missiles below he chest and will probably just leave it as is until it goes back into the box. Did others manage to attach them? 

[seti88]

really enjoying the photos!

.........Do you remember that old lullaby!.....

sigh my shipment hasnt left JP as yet although collected...

Edited April 19, 2018 by seti88

[Tober]

2 minutes ago, seti88 said:

really enjoying the photos!

Is that the guy that does the MOSPEADA illustrations?

[seti88]

I dont know, you mean aramaki himself? I still fan-boi'ing over all the photos, didnt quite check to see who was posting em.

edit* as per google translate on his twitter bio...

 

Tsuya Plakit box Painting, I mainly draw mecha pictures and girls pictures with HMM Zoid series, TCG · OG Crusade, DCD · Gundam trieage. Recently the Super Galactic Fleet, Racing Musume. Etc. We also participate in browser games, Eye mass general P from the end of Ake, Deremiri is JSJC force P.

One more....from https://twitter.com/soratto33

 

Edited April 19, 2018 by seti88

[Tober]

4 minutes ago, seti88 said:

I dont know, you mean aramaki himself? I still fan-boi'ing over all the photos, didnt quite check to see who was posting em.

edit* as per google translate on his twitter bio...

 

Tsuya Plakit box Painting, I mainly draw mecha pictures and girls pictures with HMM Zoid series, TCG · OG Crusade, DCD · Gundam trieage. Recently the Super Galactic Fleet, Racing Musume. Etc. We also participate in browser games, Eye mass general P from the end of Ake, Deremiri is JSJC force P.

One more....from https://twitter.com/soratto33

Yeah, so I think he does the Mercy Rabbit MOSPEADA illustrations, like the box art for the Sentinel Ride Armor. They also did illustrations for the WAVE Legioss kits and MOSPEADA Complete Art Works book. Incredible attention to detail, especially the WAVE boxes. 

[teckno viking]

Yay both left Japan yesterday. Hopefully next few days will be here in Sunny Britain.

[VF-Zer0S]

Does any store have this stock for retail? 

[manfred17]

4 hours ago, locidm said:

In anticipation of the ride armors coming out I finally picked up the ET Legioss. Boy my expectation was low but it managed to not meet it. I do like the soldier mode but it leaves a lot to be desired like all other Legioss toys before it. It’s good to finally have something next to my Toynami. 

my copy came with some strange double tapes on the inside of the plastic insert. The adhesive from the tape kind of made a mess on the surface of the interior plastic insert, but luckily didn’t affect the toy itself. Did anyone else have this?

I couldn’t attach the missiles below he chest and will probably just leave it as is until it goes back into the box. Did others manage to attach them? 

Same issue here. Cant attach the missiles. Doesnt matter at all, i find they make the toy not sexy. 

Another issue I have are arm pegs that do not peg. 

I managed to fix one only by sanding the small peg. Thats a big shame ! 

Edited April 19, 2018 by manfred17

[ZorClone]

After seeing all these pics, I'm really glad I took a chance on this PO.  Never have had any Mospeda in my collection before 2018 so this is exciting!

[davidwhangchoi]

yeah i'm glad i got a double of stick. great looking photos. i hope there's a lot of positive reviews coming out (fingers crossed)

[SuperDimensionalDave]

Here's a flashback to what could have been from the Beagle line. I fully intend to support the cause and buy multiples of every Sentinel Mospeada release. Maybe we'll get a complete set this time. 

Edited April 19, 2018 by SuperDimensionalDave

[ArchieNov]

While I’m generally happy with it (even though I haven’t successfully transformed it yet), one gripe I have is the parts don’t perfectly align in bike mode (the wheels are not completely straight in line horizontally or vertically, the windshield is not horizontally level with the rear end, etc). But unless you are OCD about symmetry like I am, I guess it shouldn’t be an issue.

[ArchieNov]

8 minutes ago, SuperDimensionalDave said:

Here's a flashback to what could have been from the Beagle line. I fully intend to support the cause and buy multiples of every Sentinel Mospeada release. Maybe we'll get a complete set this time. 

I hope so, but not holding my breath. I fully supported the Zone of Enders and Gurren Lagann releases, but we never got the Vic Viper or Lazengann

[tekering]

5 minutes ago, SuperDimensionalDave said:

 I fully intend to support the cause and buy multiples of every Sentinel Mospeada release. Maybe we'll get a complete set this time. 

Let's try and help out everybody who still wants to buy one, then:

4 hours ago, VF-Zer0S said:

Does any store have this stock for retail? 

There are several listed on Yahoo! Japan auctions...

...and next month's VR-052T (Ray) release can still be pre-ordered though a third-party seller on Amazon.jp as well.

[Mommar]

Sucks some people can’t really track them down now but a very good sign the first release is sold out and the second release is practically.  We might get the later armors then.

[teckno viking]

Yay found the printouts. Alas lost the old External Storage which had originally saved images on. Waaaay back in 2002 these pieces done by Muchael Blackbourn. I was So impressed with this military Look that I printed them out and filed them on the off chance of bringing toys to live like this.

I have 20 CM Brave riders but never attempted. Though I should I guess.

This is why I got 2 Sentinel Sticks LOL

Plan to give the spare this treatment.  Who know's maybe get some more for a small combat Squad.

[SuperDimensionalDave]

 

4 minutes ago, tekering said:

Let's try and help out everybody who still wants to buy one, then:

 

RIGHT ON BROTHA! 

 

[EmilianoAlfaro]

On 18/4/2018 at 4:23 AM, tekering said:

Here's the first batch, then:

Scale-wise, it's an accurate 1:12, although a little on the smaller end of that particular scale...  Not as small as Revoltech or MAFEX figures, but not as large as DST or Neca, either.

Think Marvel Legends, rather than Marvel Select.  

And yes, I removed the silver paint from the visor.  No sanding or polishing required, just a little paint thinner on a Q-Tip.  

You have not tested if you can adapt the visor that comes in the 1/12 kit of aoshima / imai?

Edited April 19, 2018 by EmilianoAlfaro

[tekering]

1 hour ago, EmilianoAlfaro said:

You have not tested if you can adapt the visor that comes in the 1/12 kit of aoshima / imai?

Well no, the Riobot visor is a rather incompatible shape:

So it's a lot easier to simply swap in the Aoshima model kit head.

Keep the Sentinel face, though, 'cause it rocks.  

[EmilianoAlfaro]

Amazing jajaja 

[VF-Zer0S]

3 hours ago, tekering said:

Let's try and help out everybody who still wants to buy one, then:

There are several listed on Yahoo! Japan auctions...

...and next month's VR-052T (Ray) release can still be pre-ordered though a third-party seller on Amazon.jp as well.

I appreciate the help but man those prices lol. I can only hope they do a reissue. Usually they don’t sell out at release but I hope that just means for more characters. Imagine a legios if this keeps up

[Numbninja]

Finding this forum has been a blessing and a curse....you guys sell the products more than anything else out their could "the hype", and i just keep getting sucked deeper in this hole..omg

If i couldn't get one, you guys made sure no one gets left out..this is absolutely ridiculous..i need to make more money

[VF-Zer0S]

https://www.imageanime.com/ri1vrmostp.html

found a pre order still up if you live in the US. A small mark up but better than eBay. Also they demand payment upfront

 

[sumyumgoy]

16 minutes ago, VF-Zer0S said:

https://www.imageanime.com/ri1vrmostp.html

found a pre order still up if you live in the US. A small mark up but better than eBay. Also they demand payment upfront

 

Does anybody have experience with this store?  I still need to preorder a Ray...

[no3Ljm]

10 minutes ago, sumyumgoy said:

Does anybody have experience with this store?  I still need to preorder a Ray...

Haven't tried it yet. But I checked that they're New York based and uses Paypal. So if you're in U.S., that's safe I assumed since you're going to be within 180 days after you PO. 

https://www.imageanime.com/help.html

[jorawar_b]

I preordered both lets see what happens. Thanks for the heads up.

 

 

[SuperDimensionalDave]

1 hour ago, sumyumgoy said:

Does anybody have experience with this store?  I still need to preorder a Ray...

Image has been around for yeeeeeeaaaars. Like almost 20 or so. There was a time before HLJ, Amiami, Jungle, Yahoo proxy services etc when there were really no options in Japan to buy import toys shipped to USA in a retail capacity. Your only retail options were stores inside USA, and this was one of my go to's. Nowadays I'd only rely on them as an absolute last resort for something like this that's already sold out in Japan everywhere. They're prices tend to be ludicrous speed. But secondary market may be worse so there's the gamble. 

Edited April 19, 2018 by SuperDimensionalDave

[sumyumgoy]

45 minutes ago, SuperDimensionalDave said:

Image has been around for yeeeeeeaaaars. Like almost 20 or so. There was a time before HLJ, Amiami, Jungle, Yahoo proxy services etc when there were really no options in Japan to buy import toys shipped to USA in a retail capacity. Your only retail options were stores inside USA, and this was one of my go to's. Nowadays I'd only rely on them as an absolute last resort for something like this that's already sold out in Japan everywhere. They're prices tend to be ludicrous speed. But secondary market may be worse so there's the gamble. 

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

Haven't tried it yet. But I checked that they're New York based and uses Paypal. So if you're in U.S., that's safe I assumed since you're going to be within 180 days after you PO. 

https://www.imageanime.com/help.html

Thanks guys, I'll give them a try.  They are actually very close to where I work so I need to pay them a visit!  I was planning on trying to see if I could nab a Ray quickly when it's available but I don't think that I want to risk it given how quickly Stick sold out.

[ArchieNov]

On 4/19/2018 at 3:57 AM, ArchieNov said:

@tekering The step I'm referring to is #16 & #17. You can see the yellow arrow pointing at the "lock". I'm having difficulty separating that. How is it done? Do you just pull it apart like the instructions say? Or does it slide off?

I believe you were talking about the following step (#18) that comes afterwards.

I really can’t seem to separate the lock. I don’t know if I’m supposed to press something to release it but it just won’t budge. The amount of force I’m using is starting to cause the other parts to split at the seams. I need help. 

[Kanedas Bike]

2 hours ago, sumyumgoy said:

Does anybody have experience with this store?  I still need to preorder a Ray...

 

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

Haven't tried it yet. But I checked that they're New York based and uses Paypal. So if you're in U.S., that's safe I assumed since you're going to be within 180 days after you PO. 

https://www.imageanime.com/help.html

Haven't purchased from them in over 10 years, but Image Anime has been around forever - I've found their prices to be way too high with all of the online competition they have, but if longevity is any indicator I guess they're okay.

 

*Edit, my Sentinel Ride Armor arrives tomorrow from HLJ 

-b.

Edited April 19, 2018 by Kanedas Bike

[sumyumgoy]

Just now, Kanedas Bike said:

 

Haven't purchased from them in over 10 years, but Image Anime has been around forever - I've found their prices to be way too high with all of the online competition they have, but if longevity is any indicator I guess they're okay.

 

*Edit, my Sentinel Ride Armor arrives tomorrow from HLJ 

-b.

Thanks, good to know.  Turns out it was already out of stock so will have to look for other options for Ray.

Looking forward to more impressions and reviews for Stick =)

[Kanedas Bike]

2 minutes ago, sumyumgoy said:

Thanks, good to know.  Turns out it was already out of stock so will have to look for other options for Ray.

Looking forward to more impressions and reviews for Stick =)

No prob and good luck with your search!

-b.

[davidwhangchoi]

6 minutes ago, Kanedas Bike said:

No prob and good luck with your search!

-b.

hey b, did you get Stick and Rey? and how many of each?

[Numbninja]

still no video review up as yet....