Hobby scans have the old as new for GundamIt seems like the old adage comes true, what was once old is new again. With the spring serving as an in-between time, there isn't that much in the way of new announcements. No crazy, out of nowhere Master Grades or HGUCs, just one very pleasant surprise in the way of the RX-78GP01 Zephyranthes being the next Real Grade 1/144 kit. With Destiny being the next RG being released, most thought the non-UC trend would continue. The GP-01 will break that trend with a release this July for 2,500¥. Robot Damashii will also look to the past with their release of Gundam Heavyarms Kai this June. As to what makes it Kai, it is given an extra barrel for the gatling gun along with additional thrusters on the backpack. All of this will cost you 4,200¥. Did you want the original look, with just one barrel and a normal backpack? Well, too bad as that will be an add-on pack for the Bandai Premium Shop. It will be packed along with parts to take the Sandrock Kai back to normal and this will run you at least 2,310¥ when it's released in July. There's some more things on the Premium Web Shop to get fussed over along with things to actually be excited over. Hit the jump for more items of interest from this month's scans! As I mentioned, there are a couple of more web-only items that may make you a tad upset. The upcoming Real Grade Destiny Gundam will not come packed with the Wings of Light, an oversight I was miffed at. Making matters somewhat better and worse is that now those parts will only be available through Bandai Hobby Site. No release information has been given yet, but I can only imagine what the premium will be. Also coming to the web shop is the Robot Damashii x Ver. Ka Signature Gundam MkV. Again, no release data, but there are enough people who have been waiting for this and will go through any length to get it. In something that actually does have release info, a special version of Johnny Ridden's Zaku II will get a Master Grade based on the original Okawara detailing this May for 3,675¥. For myself, I'm most excited about what's coming to SD. The BB Senshi Sazabi that has been leaked is now official and will be coming in May for 1,000¥. The fact they actually included gimmicks for the funnels and actual clear plastic for the beam tomahawk make me excited. Also, with the inclusion of SEED into the line, we get to see the Strike's various forms and the still strangely-titled Ryofu Tallgeese. The only reason I say it's strange is due to the fact it now resembles the Providence Gundam far more than Tallgeese. All I know is that I want a kit of all of these now. Lastly in this month's scan are a pair of kits from Gundam SEED. The Aile Strike Gundam will be getting its 2.0 in the form of the Master Grade "HD version." The kit has definitely changed from the original release back in 2005, with the shoulder armor being the most visual difference. With the improvements that have been made, maybe it will be worth spending the 4,200¥ when it's released this May. Joining it that month will be the HG 1/144 Astray Blue Frame Second L. Being that the MG was not the form that many were used to, the HG favors those who fell in love with the first version. It will be made available in May for 1,700¥. [Images via Cyber Gundam] Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
8:46 PM on 05.23.2013 More details come out about Bandai's Sailor MercuryUpdate: Tamashii has officially listed Sailor Mercury on their website. After the excitement for Bandai's S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon died down a bit, a new sailor scout was spotted joining her friend at the Sofmap shop in Akib...
3:12 AM on 05.23.2013 Bandai announces Krillin as next S.H. Figuarts DBZ figureUpdate: Pre-order found at Big in Japan! Early this week, Tamashii Nations teased fans on Facebook and Twitter about a new figure they were going to announce. First they simply asked, "Name a bald character". Then on Twitter ...
7:10 AM on 05.22.2013 [Update] S.H. Figuarts Daft Punk debut on Tamashii Web[Update 2: Amazon listings are at the bottom. These figures will also be available for pre-order at BBTS and other US retailers - Kristina] [Update 3: New images added featuring alternate hands.] Right now, you should be list...
11:00 PM on 05.20.2013 ACen 2013: Bandai/Bluefin part 2It's funny how being around a lot of something can make me want that thing. I never figured myself to be big on Gunpla, as I was never into Gundam. But seeing all the various model kits on display at Bluefin's booth was enoug...
7:00 PM on 05.20.2013 ACen 2013: Bandai/BluefinAt Anime Central, Bandai had figures on display from their own line in the Bluefin booth, as well as D-Arts and SH Figuarts. There was nothing particularly shocking or brand new from them here. Most of their collection ...
5:00 PM on 05.19.2013 Shizuoka Hobby Show: Roll out the re-colors editionThere's a fine line between milking the cow and killing the golden goose. Bandai's Premium Web Shop walks the line like a guy with a blood alcohol level of 0.08. While a few of their efforts aren't too offensive, when you sta...
9:30 PM on 05.16.2013 Shizuoka Hobby Show: Pokemon PlamoThere is more to plamo than just robots. In the past couple of years, Pokemon has gotten in on the plamo action. With several evolution sets already in production, there's a long way still to go before 649. They're inching ev...
6:00 PM on 05.16.2013 Shizuoka Hobby Show: new Gundam High Grade kitsThis year's Shizuoka has been my Itchy and Scratchy Land. Ready to go head over heels at all of the sights, only to be disappointed by the sameness of it all. That's not to say that there aren't gems and things to be excited ...
9:15 PM on 05.15.2013 Shizuoka Hobby Show: Master Grade Gundam 3.0It was just announced yesterday and I wasn't thrilled by the news. It's just what feels like Master Grade Gundam #47. There's a reason why it was made though and Bandai had to prove that today. With what looks like a 1/100 sc...
1:27 AM on 05.15.2013 Saint Cloth Myth project makes announcement via UstreamLast week, Tamashii Nations teased Saint Seiya fans with an announcement that they had a big news. Setting up a special page with just a banner and a video, all that was said was that the Saint Cloth Myth 10th Anniversary Project had an announcement. Their news would be revealed on May 15 on Ustream at 1:30 Japan Standard Time. So what was their big news? Click the cut to find out!
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