The Sum of Zero
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Bumped the price up to 4104 yen, apparently (I believe RGs usually run a bit less?), but I'm not gonna complain.
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The Gundam |OT2| Another 5 years of Gunpla, Origins, and GUNDAMUUUU!
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Bumped the price up to 4104 yen, apparently (I believe RGs usually run a bit less?), but I'm not gonna complain.
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It's in line with the MG to RG price ratio though. Normal MGs run abuot 3000-4000yen, and the RGs go for 2000+yen. The Sinanju is alraedy a 6000+yen MG, so the RG being 4000+yen is expected even without extras like that. It's a bigger and more complex kit with more detail.
The trim being a separate part is a fantastic addition. Sinanju looks spectacular. Super excited to grab it at some point. Definitely one of my favorite designs.
Don't get my hopes up like that. We haven't gotten a non-Gundam PG in ages, and if any suit deserves it, it's Sinanju. It'd be expensive as shit, but I'd figure out how to buy it.
Don't get my hopes up like that. We haven't gotten a non-Gundam PG in ages, and if any suit deserves it, it's Sinanju. It'd be expensive as shit, but I'd figure out how to buy it.
Paltheos
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Glorious. Entire gold underparts? That are chromed? Bandai's not holding back at all on this release. The price point concerns me a little bit - That... seems pretty cheap for all the chrome we're getting and all the work that must have gone into this. I hope Bandai doesn't skimp on the bazooka or something and not give it to us!
No, the red is definitely glossy. If you look at the gray on the piping or the tomahawk handles, they're flatter. The red looks glossy on the runner too but who knows what we'll get.
Edit: Considering that Bandai makes a point of showing off the gold and red runners, I'm guessing the red will come glossy. Jesus that makes this premium.
No, the red is definitely glossy. If you look at the gray on the piping or the tomahawk handles, they're flatter. The red looks glossy on the runner too but who knows what we'll get.
Edit: Considering that Bandai makes a point of showing off the gold and red runners, I'm guessing the red will come glossy. Jesus that makes this premium.
Hands down gotta have that mg full armor gundam. Hory shit that along with the freedom 2.0 will turn some eyes. Glad it is not pbandai exclusive.
That rg is going to my first too. I hate stickers so I gotta buy it to show my support
Psycho zaku is already a must buy just waiting on the pics
That rg is going to my first too. I hate stickers so I gotta buy it to show my support
Psycho zaku is already a must buy just waiting on the pics
NintendoGal
Member
Glad I'm not the only one who wasn't crazy about the amount of gloss going on there.
The Sum of Zero
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Yooooo. P-Bandai Club Exclusive.
That and the Sinanju Stein.
The unique selling points for Sinanju RG as listed on the display card are:
- The thrusters in the backpack and the legs can be open and shut (expansion gimmick)
- No stickers for the trimmings, full metallic gold parts
- Full gloss coating to showcase the linework on the curved surfaces based on the design concept
- Exposed internal regions feature mechanical details from Katoki's design
- The thrusters in the backpack and the legs can be open and shut (expansion gimmick)
- No stickers for the trimmings, full metallic gold parts
- Full gloss coating to showcase the linework on the curved surfaces based on the design concept
- Exposed internal regions feature mechanical details from Katoki's design
PaulExcellent
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This is going to be an expensive summer.
After looking at all of the videos of the Freedom 2.0, it's gone from a "skip" to "NEXT PURCHASE NOW", even though I haven't seen the actual show it comes from.
Also, that Sinanju looks beautiful. I showed it to my girlfriend and she immediately told me to order two of them, even though she doesn't build much. She's into it. lol
I've been working on the MG RX-78-2 2.0 and it's way too much fun. Poseability is 10/10, but his feet feel really fragile and the cover flaps keep falling off. :/
Unrelated, but kinda related: Is Gunpla really big in Singapore? My girlfriend will be there for the next four months, and she wants to stock up on all of the stuff I probably can't find in the US. Any ideas? She's in Sembawang.
After looking at all of the videos of the Freedom 2.0, it's gone from a "skip" to "NEXT PURCHASE NOW", even though I haven't seen the actual show it comes from.
Also, that Sinanju looks beautiful. I showed it to my girlfriend and she immediately told me to order two of them, even though she doesn't build much. She's into it. lol
I've been working on the MG RX-78-2 2.0 and it's way too much fun. Poseability is 10/10, but his feet feel really fragile and the cover flaps keep falling off. :/
Unrelated, but kinda related: Is Gunpla really big in Singapore? My girlfriend will be there for the next four months, and she wants to stock up on all of the stuff I probably can't find in the US. Any ideas? She's in Sembawang.
Ya crushed mah hopes, mate.
Valkerionseven
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No gold foil stickers for the Zeon embroidery... might have to bite on that.
SoundPulse
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exactly how many organs is this RG Sinanju going to cost me bandai
Rex Griswold
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Actual gold parts, in 1/144 scale. They did it.
The absolute madmen.
They did it.
The absolute madmen.
They did it.
Given all the layered parts they've done in RGs in the past, there was no question they could do it. It would just be a cost question and I'm glad they made that choice.
If the Ver. Ka MG were made today, I'm certain it would've had inlayed parts as well. Here's hoping we get a PG in that style as well. The Sinanju deserves it.
donkey show
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So... new BF anime/OVA in August then? And I'm guessing that ZII is going to be called Lightning ZII or something. xD
Sinanju so hot.
SoundPulse
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I'm really digging that Gyan now that I've looked at it more closely.
[Le Ding intensifies]
[Le Ding intensifies]
MG Sinanju had waterslides tho.
But yes this is freaking amazing. I wish this was available at 1/100 scale but I'm not gonna complain.
Where I will complain is where the hell is my 1/100 Kshatriya. Come on son. and MG G Self.
Gundam is big in Asia. Period. You might have some dirty chinese knockoffs but those are okay if they're by the Taiwanese Dragon Momoko that company does some good shit. Other knockoffs can be good too but a ton of misses rather than hits.
But yes this is freaking amazing. I wish this was available at 1/100 scale but I'm not gonna complain.
Where I will complain is where the hell is my 1/100 Kshatriya. Come on son. and MG G Self.
This is going to be an expensive summer.
After looking at all of the videos of the Freedom 2.0, it's gone from a "skip" to "NEXT PURCHASE NOW", even though I haven't seen the actual show it comes from.
Also, that Sinanju looks beautiful. I showed it to my girlfriend and she immediately told me to order two of them, even though she doesn't build much. She's into it. lol
I've been working on the MG RX-78-2 2.0 and it's way too much fun. Poseability is 10/10, but his feet feel really fragile and the cover flaps keep falling off. :/
Unrelated, but kinda related: Is Gunpla really big in Singapore? My girlfriend will be there for the next four months, and she wants to stock up on all of the stuff I probably can't find in the US. Any ideas? She's in Sembawang.
Ya crushed mah hopes, mate.
Gundam is big in Asia. Period. You might have some dirty chinese knockoffs but those are okay if they're by the Taiwanese Dragon Momoko that company does some good shit. Other knockoffs can be good too but a ton of misses rather than hits.
It's pretty popular but you'll want to shop at specialist shops rather than big shopping malls to avoid paying ridiculously overpriced recommended retailer pricing. You'll find a much better range at these stores too.
I have no idea what's unavailable in the US though. I usually get my stuff from HobbyArtGallery: https://www.facebook.com/HobbyArtGallery
If you're a fan of collectibles and toys in general, not just gunpla, it might be worth asking her to check out China Square Central in Chinatown on weekends. That's when the toy stores there open up and there are more vendors doing open flea markets with lots of random stuff. Old toys, gashaphon sets, figures, etc.
Don't really think you can find knockoffs here in Singapore easily. At least I never see most stores carrying them. Probably easier to find those in Hong Kong and Taiwan? Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. Lol.
MG Kshatriya is never coming without some ridiculously leaps in engineering tech. Bandai has stated that suit would need metal parts in order to support the wing binders with a frame and that's not a thing they do anymore.
A simplified RE/100 is a sure thing, though. I'm honestly surprised it's not the next one. We'll see that sooner than later.
I'm not asking for the MG, I mean the 1/100 Kshatriya that was teased for the Reborns line.
Which I am still impatiently waiting for ahhhhhhhh..
I mean if it means having to use a screw for the binders I am all for it. But really the RE1/100 was confirmed for production I just want it sooner rather than later....
Nah it is definitely easier to find in places like Hong Kong, Taiwan, even Thailand. Thailand and Malaysia I think also get the Hobby Japan exclusives and they have a bandai retailer there, alongside the knockoffs.
Philippines has them too, both official and knockoff.
Like legit Bandai Namco is huge in Asia. Gundam popularity in Asia is not understated.
That wasn't a production plan. That was Bandai gauging interest from fans about what they wanted next. Kshatriya got a huge response, so it will be coming. Like I said, I'm shocked we don't have it yet.
Speaking of ridiculous shit, when I showed a friend the pics of the RG Sinanju, he was like "NEO ZEONG!!!!!" and I told him to just shove it into the HG Neo Zeong.
(That's what they did with the GN Arms and RG Exia anyway right?)
They've usually done re releases of HG attachments like the GN Arms and METEOR in RG colors with new decals as P-Bandai exclusive. RG Sinanju will likely work in the Zeong and I would not be surprised to see the armor part of that kit get a similar re-release.
Speaking of ridiculous shit, when I showed a friend the pics of the RG Sinanju, he was like "NEO ZEONG!!!!!" and I told him to just shove it into the HG Neo Zeong.
(That's what they did with the GN Arms and RG Exia anyway right?)
Thats what they did for RG Freedom/Justice and the METEOR unit too.
Have your friend gattai your gunpla.
My leaks during G Tekketsu prove that anything is possible.
sorry I apologize I misread the intent then. I'm just really impatient for it, especially with how many strides there have been in Gunpla detailing and technology in the past couple years from both Bandai and 3rd party.
I just don't want to be disappointed with a lackluster product when there is so much improvements.
Seeing the Sinanju gives me higher expectations because of the whole lack of seals and improved molding for the Zeon symbols.
I sure hope that the reason RE Kshatriya is taking so long is bandai giving it enough engineering time to get it right like they did with PG Unicorn. It's going to be a really important release for that line and is going to color the whole scale for a lot of people purely due to that suit's popularity. Given how hit or miss that scale has been, they really need to hit that one out of the park if it's going to stick.
A flopped Kshatriya could really endanger the viability of that scale long term. It's a really important release.
davidwhangchoi
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all this stuff is exciting
I know it's huge, I live here! I'm just saying it seems rare to see knockoff kits sold openly here in Singapore, unless I'm shopping in the wrong places!
Bandai Namco Games has a HQ here, and I'm pretty sure the English Gundam games coming out these days for Asia are being localized here!
Sorry again exam period is making my head and ability to read not function right. (꒦ິ⌑꒦ີ
A lot of the third party is sold online or through a middle man. In other parts of Asia they have a store for it from the place I visit but a lot of it is through a middle man who gets stock from the company like BTF or Dragon Momoko and keeps a stock of like 80+ units in a warehouse.
the most important part I think for a lot of people is keeping color separation and minimizing seals. period. At the very least provide waterslides for the neo neon symbols like the do for MG Sinanju if they do not go with the proper molding
Bandai has the technology to do it they just don't wanna eat the cost and want to reuse as much as possible unless they know they can inflate the cost to make up for it.
Like to me articulation isn't as big of an issue as detailing and molding is.
When I was there I saw plenty of KOs I feel.
Just occurred to me, I should have called you
When I was there I saw plenty of KOs I feel.
Just occurred to me, I should have called you
Where were you looking? I guess I only visit stores selling official products lol.
JadedWriter
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I was hoping the next Revive kit was going to be a Zeta Gundam. I'll get Four Vagina's mobile suit though.
Dedication Through Light
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Was there no gAGE love?
davidwhangchoi
Member
i'm still waiting for rg gp-02a
JadedWriter
Member
Does such a thing even exist in this timeline?
Here, there, everywhere.
I was feeling pretty meh at the initial Sinanju announcement, but the way they did the gold details makes it a must for me. My unpainted MG hangs its head in shame.
Most new kits don't really excite me and my fav suits have kinda been done, but new construction techniques always pique my interest.
Most new kits don't really excite me and my fav suits have kinda been done, but new construction techniques always pique my interest.
EvilKatarn
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Do you figure the Hyaku Shiki's paint is final? It looks horrid.
sixteen-bit
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fuckkkkkkkkkkk
what's that? hyaku shiki with a marasai head?
JadedWriter
Member
What is with Xenomorph head Hyaku Shiki?
NintendoGal
Member
The FedEx guy woke me up to deliver my copy of Gundam Breaker 3 (Vita). Unfortunately, I haven't touched my Vita in so long, I now have to wait for it to charge. BAH!
It's a gold plated Shiki mass production type.
They brought out a P Bandai version of it at Launch with Shiki 2.0 but it had the ugly yellow plastic gold and now it has a plated version.
Never has got the satin gold of the Shiki 2.0 but I imagine we will see a Shiki 2.0 with full Gold Plating if they are doing the Kai now.
donkey show
Member
That's the mass produced Hyaku Shiki Kai.
davidwhangchoi
Member
quattro was so cool
The Sum of Zero
Member
Hyaku Shiki Kai, your newest P-Bandai MG.
And as Beth mentioned, a P-Bandai RG Astray Gold Frame is coming.
JadedWriter
Member
I assumed it would've been cheaper to mass produce with the simpler head on. AEUG economics I guess.
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