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The Gundam |OT2| Another 5 years of Gunpla, Origins, and GUNDAMUUUU!
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JadedWriter
Member
Will probably watch when I'm done with Build Fighters Try. I was trying to watch IBO, but I just can't watch one a week, I'll wait for a couple of episodes to release and I'll marathon it later.Please watch G Reco.
It's nearing 2 months since Samuel Decal sent my MG Akatsuki and the tracking info still hasn't shown it hitting the US. Sent him off an email. If he can't help me, he should be able to at least tell me if that's normal or give me a place to contact. That's way longer than I've ever had a SAL package take.
That's ridiculous, I've never had any problems with him or anything like that. Got mine in 10 days... I feel bad cause I've never had issues with these things and gave you a good recommendation for sam/other places.
I don't think there's been a dock strike recently in Hong Kong/Guangzhou recently either...
I hope you get it soon and I'm sorry about your long wait/bad experience.
I totally don't hold it against Samuel Decal. I've had great experiences with him before and this is completely not his fault. I'm certain he'll do what he needs to to make it right as well.
No, especially since the characters constantly refer to Turn A's mustache.
And it is glorious.
putermcgee
Junior Member
Oh yeah, I picked this G-Exes Jackedge up at the store for ¥500. I like the dark colors, and it lets me get away with less work. I used a dark gray Gundam Marker to color over the stress marks from cutting off the runners and nubs. Turned out pretty swell for a quick and easy kit.
My main complaint is that it's not flexible at all. I can get the Genace Kit from the same series to kneel, but there's no way to do it with this one.
My main complaint is that it's not flexible at all. I can get the Genace Kit from the same series to kneel, but there's no way to do it with this one.
sixteen-bit
Member
he's so pringles
Dedication Through Light
Member
Not including Bell's is unforgiveable.
he has the curleh mustache.
vas_a_morir
Banned
Okay, pictures of Strike Rouge incoming soon. They won't match Shun's kit with the red panel wash but I gotta say, I'm quite pleased. I've done 5 of the GATX* series kits and they are the best ones I've done, save for one problem: The manipulators (hands) just suck. for 2012-2014 kits, you'd expect the hands to be actually able to hold the weapons by now. They went cheap on us. The trigger hand basically only fits the Duel's rifle (best rifle of the bunch) and none of the rest. The worst offender is the Aegis. That gun just never worked for me aesthetically, either.
S. Rouge is the Strike with a better backpack, so it automatically wins. I really like the colors. Everything being different shades of red give it a less cartoony toy-like look compared tot he bold Red, Blue, and Yellow on Strike. Another thing I never noticed until now is that the exposed frame on S. Rouge's shoulders is black (or perhaps super dark blue, but for all intents and purposes, black), opposed to Strike's grey. Pretty cool. The shield has never looked better.
Also, the pink on the shoes, waist, and fin are a really nice color. Not 'Barbie's Corvette' pink at all. It's more like a pale, washed-out maroon than a super corny shade of pink. I guess it's basically a Trans-Am Strike.
A+ would recommend. Best backpack in the biz. I've built 5 of these kits on this frame, so I kinda kicked this one's ass.
S. Rouge is the Strike with a better backpack, so it automatically wins. I really like the colors. Everything being different shades of red give it a less cartoony toy-like look compared tot he bold Red, Blue, and Yellow on Strike. Another thing I never noticed until now is that the exposed frame on S. Rouge's shoulders is black (or perhaps super dark blue, but for all intents and purposes, black), opposed to Strike's grey. Pretty cool. The shield has never looked better.
Also, the pink on the shoes, waist, and fin are a really nice color. Not 'Barbie's Corvette' pink at all. It's more like a pale, washed-out maroon than a super corny shade of pink. I guess it's basically a Trans-Am Strike.
A+ would recommend. Best backpack in the biz. I've built 5 of these kits on this frame, so I kinda kicked this one's ass.
Please watch G Reco.
Is this MS from G Reco? I stopped after the first few episodes but maybe ill give it another shot. I wasnt a fan of the art style or characters but that suit looks sick!
Remember when I said Altron might get here before my Akatsuki? Sure looks like that's happening. Altron just arrived in the US and Akatsuki is still out there in the ether. Glad I sent Samuel Decal that email.
It's on the smaller side of PGs, too. WZC has those giant wings, and 00, GP01, Strike Freedom and Unicorn are all larger kits.
It's on the smaller side of PGs, too. WZC has those giant wings, and 00, GP01, Strike Freedom and Unicorn are all larger kits.
tensuke
Member
Did anyone else get a KG-6 Sleipnir (Aldnoah Zero) kit? I have it coming in probably next week with some IBO HGs. Excited because I really like the look of it and it's my first non-bandai/Kotobukiya kit. The show ended poorly but from pictures I think this'll be pretty good. Supposed to be a little bigger than MG Wing kits in size. I'll have to post some pics when it comes in if anyone's interested.
I also found out they're doing a Chamber (Gargantia) model in January, so I'm pretty hyped for that, the Sahelanthropus model, and the Laplace's Box desk organizer thing for January.
I also found out they're doing a Chamber (Gargantia) model in January, so I'm pretty hyped for that, the Sahelanthropus model, and the Laplace's Box desk organizer thing for January.
rrvv
Member
I'm surprised we're getting Thunderbolt. Can't wait to see the crazy.
PGs are so complex. I don't know if I have the patience for them.
I'll be getting my Altron tomorrow. I'm surprised how soon you're getting it. Didn't you pick SAL?
PGs are so complex. I don't know if I have the patience for them.
I'll be getting my Altron tomorrow. I'm surprised how soon you're getting it. Didn't you pick SAL?
JadedWriter
Member
Is this something to look forward to?
distantmantra
Member
Super crazy. If people thought Stardust Memory screwed with the technology timeline, Thunderbolt throws it out the window.
Should have been Crossbone. Thunderbolt isn't even done.
It's interesting. It deals with some different issues.
ThatChairMan
Member
I just want a proper sequel to F91.
distantmantra
Member
Thunderbolt has an adult lead and was originally serialized in an adult-targeted manga anthology. It's going for a different crowd than your typical Gundam series. Very intrigued to see what comes of this.
JadedWriter
Member
Wait...so there's shit more OP than the Dendrobium in this?
distantmantra
Member
http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/RX-78AL_Atlas_Gundam
Maybe not as OP, but Thunderbolt also takes place during 0079.
JadedWriter
Member
I see that thing wrecking Char's shit so hard.
The Sum of Zero
Member
Thunderbolt getting animated?
Guess I have to get that HG Full Armor Gundam kit then XD
Guess I have to get that HG Full Armor Gundam kit then XD
SoundPulse
Banned
Oh man. I've actually wanted this for a while.
I need a MG of this, Bandai.
ThatChairMan
Member
They look nice, but ridiculously overdesigned by OYW standards.
I went normal registered Air Mail from Nippon-Yassan. Best balance of price and speed in this case.
distantmantra
Member
There's an English interview with the manga author stating that when he was brought on to create Thunderbolt, Sunrise let him know that he could do whatever he wanted and to consider it outside of the standard U.C. canon.
Whoops.
Dedication Through Light
Member
Iron BLooded Orphans wont get a 2nd set of 25 episodes?
Huh, that makes me feel better about it. Not a huge fan of those really busy designs, but if this is generally considered non-canon it doesn't bother me.
We have no clue what Gundam Thunderbolt will even be. I think an OVA is most likely. Whatever it is, it probably won't be the IO team, so I think 2 seasons of IO is still likely.
distantmantra
Member
Just because the author said that doesn't mean they won't try to shoehorn it in, though.
Thunderbolt would've been a great OVA back when there was tons of money to throw at stuff like this.
TacticalHotdog
Member
Thunderbolt is kind of a OYW AU since the war drags on into 0080 and the Zeong begins mass production. I love the NASA inspired designs though
When I ordered from Gentei Kits they said that Airmail would take two weeks
And I couldn't finish my Dom before it arrived. Oh well. Gives me more time to think about what I'll do with it.
Doesn't even matter imo. UC is more of a marketing point than an actual chronology at this point.
TacticalHotdog
Member
Thunderbolt is only 6 volumes currently and ongoing. They can get through a volume's material in 2 episodes so I expect it to be a 12-13 episode series. 3 of the volumes are scanlated if you know where to look
vas_a_morir
Banned
I've never even heard of Thunderbolt.
tensuke
Member
Oh man. I've actually wanted this for a while.
I need a MG of this, Bandai.
I still need to finish this, it's such a badass kit. But sooooooooooo many tiny thrusters. There's like 55. O.O
The Sum of Zero
Member
I wouldn't trust a thing that comes from the Gundam Wikia unless it's sourced.
Well, the English wiki anyway.
TacticalHotdog
Member
There's never been an official english release put out by Bandai. Lots of the Gundam manga are unknown due to the incomplete or lack of translations. The Thunderbolt kits are relatively popular though and in Japan it seems to be one of the more popular Gundam manga. It really does feel like a 0080/0083/08th MS team style OYW OVA. I'm hoping the animation lives up to that legacy.
BattleMonkey
Member
Yea it's kinda like AOZ where they just take stuff from the original source and just keep slapping more shit ontop of it or making it exaggerated.
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