Upcoming Models, Merch, & Rumors XI

mcred23 · Post by **mcred23** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:26 am

Last one hit 30 pages again, so time for a fresh thread.

On the [url=http://www.mechatalk.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13173&start=580]last page of the old thread[/url], reeoyuy wrote:
Random_GM_Pilot wrote: -Inexplicably wrongly-colored parts that need to be painted if you actually want it to look like it did in the anime (mostly parts that should be white but are light gray or off-white)
It was designed that way. RG designs are not anime accurate (and never intend to), they took some liberty like making beam rifle for RX-78 and Strike has a white portion, or two tone color for the armor. If you use anime as reference, some parts are wrongly-colored. But comparing it to the manual or boxart of said RG, the parts are correctly-colored. This could be a pro for people who like variations, or con for people who want anime-accuracy.

So, continue.

iKhaotic · Post by **iKhaotic** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:41 pm

I don't recall ever seeing a RG in person yet, are the color differences that distinct? Or are they just subtle minor details that can be easily remedies?

G-Slayer · Post by **G-Slayer** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:16 pm

I don't recall ever seeing a RG in person yet, are the color differences that distinct? Or are they just subtle minor details that can be easily remedies?

I've seen the RG Aile Strike and it doesn't diverge too much from its animated counterpart.

kayone73 · Post by **kayone73** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:45 pm

I like the two-tone look of the RG aile strike, gives it more depth and realism IMHO.

Heecarl_Reez · Post by **Heecarl_Reez** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:21 pm

I don't recall ever seeing a RG in person yet, are the color differences that distinct? Or are they just subtle minor details that can be easily remedies?

Well, hope these review will help you, the color differences is not that subtle compared to the RX 78-2 I think:
1,2

iKhaotic · Post by **iKhaotic** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:45 pm

Heecarl_Reez wrote: Well, hope these review will help you, the color differences is not that subtle compared to the RX 78-2 I think:
1,2

Looks good. I may pick the Strike up soon. The amount of decals do kinda intimidate me though since I'm not too good with applying them lol.

Random_GM_Pilot · Post by **Random_GM_Pilot** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:56 pm

It's pretty easy to paint over those silly off-color blotches (and yes, I know they were designed that way. That's why they irritate me so much) to match the white coloring Strike should be, but at least the placement isn't quite as bad as the RX-78-2, save for the rifle.

As for the decals, I'd say not to bother with them, but if you like them, then it's not that difficult. Just be careful with them.

exxecutor000 · Post by **exxecutor000** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:15 pm

I like the RG Aile Strike very much. I prefer 1/144 scale, so the RG is 'MG-experience' on smaller scale. It is much much better than the HG version in all aspect. The two-tone color for the armor may not be accurate as the original colour scheme, but I like it - I expect the RG to have details beyond HG & original drawing.

I have 20% done with the stickers: enjoy using it. Looks quite nice, even though not as good as the waterslide decals and gundam markers.

Plus:
1. Lots of details
2. Articulation
3. Solid build (only the forearm armor comes off quite easily during bending)
4. Opening cockpit
5. Unique advanced MS frame

Minus:
1. By default I cannot attach any other striker packs from my HG collections due to the connector design - need some modifications.
2. No dedicated hand for solidly holding the beam rifle & bayonet (only closed fist supplied).
3. The movable small tab on the rifle's handle quite tricky to use due to very small size - I prefer the HGUC-type e.g. HGUC Sinanju's beam rifle

Heecarl_Reez · Post by **Heecarl_Reez** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:00 pm

So it's nearing the end of the month, and yeah you know the drill... New info from Hobby magazine...

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergun ... ?mid=78146 ( EDIT: Pics is up now)

September:
- HGUC 1/144 Jesta -1600 yen (Nice)

October :
- HGUC 1/144 GM II -1400 yen
- MG 1/100 Gundam Sandrock EW ver -3800 yen (Yeaaaaaahhhh!!)

November :
-RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam (Hmm not an October release eh??)

That means if they want to stick to the original plan, Heavyarms Should be a December release, unless they suddenly decide to release a PG or MG Age-1 is the one getting the slot.

Dark Duel · Post by **Dark Duel** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:16 pm

MG Sandrock? CURSE YOU BANDAI!!!! They keep releasing stuff I want before I can get through my ever-increasing backlog of unbuilt kits

Seriously. MAJORLY DO WANT.

wilcosu35 · Post by **wilcosu35** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:17 pm

hell yeah, sandrock

not all i have to do is wait for heavyarms

SNT1 · Post by **SNT1** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:28 am

Dark Duel wrote:MG Sandrock? CURSE YOU BANDAI!!!! They keep releasing stuff I want before I can get through my ever-increasing backlog of unbuilt kits
Seriously. MAJORLY DO WANT.

You absolutely knew it was coming, though

iKhaotic · Post by **iKhaotic** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:37 am

I'm almost tempted to pick up all the new MG Wing kits...if only it wouldn't run me like $300+ altogether lol.

Dark Duel · Post by **Dark Duel** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:44 pm

SNT1 wrote:
Dark Duel wrote:MG Sandrock? CURSE YOU BANDAI!!!! They keep releasing stuff I want before I can get through my ever-increasing backlog of unbuilt kits
Seriously. MAJORLY DO WANT.
You absolutely knew it was coming, though

Yes. Yes, I did. And I really, REALLY want it. Almost as much as I want MG Epyon.

Arsarcana · Post by **Arsarcana** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:17 pm

Ooh, TV-derived shield and the beam machine gun... and a combining Shotel gimmick. They're going to have to come up with something more interesting than just the cloak to make me buy the EW version when this kit's got absolutely everything I want in my Sandrock.

SNT1 · Post by **SNT1** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:55 pm

I'm more pumped @Jesta though, because I almost forgot about this little guy.

As a side note I just started building my ReZEL HGUC and I'm pleased at the thing, it almost builds like a damn MG. Hopefully the Jesta turns out like that as well.

Also, no one cares about the 'special' guys from AGE

Arsarcana · Post by **Arsarcana** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:36 am

I like the Gafran just fine and will probably have fun making a custom Genoace if I ever get one but I haven't been waiting for those for over a decade.

Heecarl_Reez · Post by **Heecarl_Reez** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:54 am

Hey Genoace is a cool kit, I mean look at that crazy waist articulation.. http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergun ... ?mid=78248 Gafran transforming mode do look strange though in HG, but perhaps I only need to see it in colors/right angle. And, I'm still waiting for RG Freedom page, which is somewhat late to appear. Although we might not see the prototype, I hope they gave us the lineart...Oh the price for RG Freedom is of course 2500 yen.

EDIT: it's up , the page of RG Freedom- http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergun ... ?mid=78146 . Not really fan of the the teal colored Xiphas, but I'll wait for the final product to pass the judgement.

BTW from Kotobukiya side http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergun ... ?mid=78167 I gotta say that Jehuty is looking mighty fine, d-style Arbalest looks awesome too..

reeoyuy · Post by **reeoyuy** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:02 am

Heecarl_Reez wrote: BTW from Kotobukiya side http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergun ... ?mid=78167 I gotta say that Jehuty is looking mighty fine, d-style Arbalest looks awesome too..

Whoa, the original Nineball! Nice, but I still prefer Nine Breaker version...If only I can find it somewhere. And I hope that Jehuty will have stand included. A display stand is obligatory for any Orbital Frame models/toys.

blind_dead_mcjones · Post by **blind_dead_mcjones** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:21 am

looks like we may be getting a HG GN-XIV afterall

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-43aEc0wflTE/T ... 1600/3.jpg

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