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Model Kits Gundam & Mecha Modelling Thread v15, Celebrating 30 Years of Plastic Goodness

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TSParody	Aug 3 2010, 04:14 PM, updated 16y ago Return to original view \| Post #1
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	Some useful links: Gundam & Mecha Modelling Thread V14 Tutorial To Start Gunpla-ing Model Kits & Toys - Painting, Building & Modding Thread Work-in-Progress & Mecha Modelling Gallery V2 List of Toy Shops in Malaysia The available categories of model kits in LYN: Aircraft Armored Core Automobile Digimon Gundam (Fake/Bootleg/Pirated versions) Keroro (KEROPLA) Macross Mechanical Robots Military Papercraft Tamiya Mini 4WD Trains & Locomotives Virtual-On Zoids Let's start this thread, shall we? Modeled by Yuan Jun Ben aka Izakku81 This post has been edited by Parody: Aug 16 2010, 03:38 AM
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TSParody	Aug 6 2010, 03:00 AM Return to original view \| Post #2
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(Tiger I @ Aug 5 2010, 11:29 PM) Oh yeah nu thread~ Any news on the RG other than RX-78? Nothing at the moment. QUOTE(golbeza @ Aug 5 2010, 11:44 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Ebikawa style decals? QUOTE(golbeza @ Aug 5 2010, 11:44 PM) point #1: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, look at the size liao, i tot tat is MG RX-78 2 2.0, but it's just a HGUC 30th ver. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « That's an RG. -------- In case anyone's wondering, yes, HG 1/144 Quanta can kneel on one leg nicely. No surprise, since HG /144 00 Gundam could do the same.
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TSParody	Aug 6 2010, 06:12 PM Return to original view \| Post #3
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(kellefe @ Aug 6 2010, 10:43 AM) Just Wondering is why the O cost so exp ~ i might skip alot comment from the front ~ but IMO , Perfect Zeong and Sazabi size quiet big compare to others MG but it cost 10000 and 8000 yen only ~ The O will be the most exp MG in history now ~ In a word, inflation. Year 1994: NG 1/144 God Gundam 700 yen (this kit even comes with gold plating!). Year 1995: HG 1/100 God Gundam 1,500 yen Year 2001: MG 1/100 God Gundam 2,500 yen. Year 2010: HG 1/144 God Gundam 1,800 yen. Increase in cost of production is transferred to customers.
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TSParody	Aug 6 2010, 06:46 PM Return to original view \| Post #4
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	Some exclusives at the recent Gundam Super Expo. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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TSParody	Aug 7 2010, 12:47 AM Return to original view \| Post #5
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	Schizophonic already has a review on HG 1/144 Quanta... ... whilst ZGMFXG already has a painted one: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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TSParody	Aug 7 2010, 01:56 AM Return to original view \| Post #6
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 7 2010, 12:54 AM) lol Quanta's sword reminded me with RX-178 Super Gundam long rifle Now that you mention it, it does look like it! -------- Hobby No Toriko has reviewed HG 1/144 Quanta as well.
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TSParody	Aug 7 2010, 02:42 PM Return to original view \| Post #7
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(kirashin @ Aug 7 2010, 02:31 AM) wait?? quanta has tat much sticker?? or is it custom made?? QUOTE(z3r0717 @ Aug 7 2010, 09:38 AM) ZGMFXG makes their own custom decals... Yup QUOTE(xDarkKn1ghtx @ Aug 7 2010, 08:08 AM) im more interested in the stability.. is it like MG exia? xtremely loose legs If there's an MG of it, you bet it would inherit MG Exia's legs. QUOTE(Duke Beard @ Aug 7 2010, 11:37 AM) Also, the kits are still MADE IN JAPAN! lol. Wait... aren't the current kits still made in Japan?
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TSParody	Aug 7 2010, 05:46 PM Return to original view \| Post #8
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(xDarkKn1ghtx @ Aug 7 2010, 04:52 PM) Even though Unicorn has less posing capabilities, its much stable, no? Anyway its good to hear that Quanta's leg might be the same as 00's. any chances of them making a new leg for it? MG Unicorn's ankle joint is one of the worst i've seen. The problem is MG Quanta (if it's released) will inherit MG 00's legs and MG 00's legs will probably inherit MG Exia's legs. MG GN-X's legs also had similar problems like MG Exia. Guess it runs in the Gundam 00 universe. ------- Somebody just had to go and do this:
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TSParody	Aug 8 2010, 01:59 AM Return to original view \| Post #9
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(guarayakha @ Aug 7 2010, 08:49 PM) What's wrong with MG GN-X's legs? Mine's still tight and fine QUOTE(golbeza @ Aug 7 2010, 10:44 PM) well, my MG GN-X have a problem at the leg there. Seems that the connector from the Waist to leg is loose, like, totally . is there any way to tighten it? Well apart from that, the ankle joints are kinda weak. Makes it wanna lean forward or backward when you put it on a standing pose. Try painting the joints to make it thicker. Thicker = not so loose. QUOTE(guarayakha @ Aug 7 2010, 10:56 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Mmm.... salmon.
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TSParody	Aug 8 2010, 04:38 PM Return to original view \| Post #10
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(Deimos Tel`Arin @ Aug 8 2010, 09:51 AM) hi hi sorry to interrupt you all. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « this is my first time posting in this hobby forum of lowyat.net forums. recently, i had a discussion with a friend about how to make money, and we figured that doing trading would be a good start. he told me that he got a friend who can get wholesale prices from original bandai factory in china, but need bulk order of at least RM2000 in goods. i was thinking, i could take pre orders etc, but after visiting the hobby forum of lowyat.net for a bit, i noticed that there are "imitations" bandai companies which produces similar bandai products, but maybe of slightly lower quality etc but much more cheaper. seeing that the so called original bandai factory is in china, i had doubts if it is indeed original bandai though my friend assured it is, as told by his friend. so, i decided that the best way for me to find out is to order a batch first, then try out one of the boxes myself to check the quality. however, the problem is i never played / bought / assembled gundam before so i am like, totally clueless about this. i appreciate if you guys can share some information with me regarding: 1. which gundam models are currently quite popular at the moment 2. standard malaysia retail market price range so i can sell off the popular easier to sell gundam i obtained and not be stuck with the not so popular harder to sell gundam that i will have a harder time to dispose off. by the way, gundam is produced by bandai, right? also, how to make sure if it is really authentic bandai, and imitation bandai? the difference in quality, how to check oh? thanks! QUOTE(z3r0717 @ Aug 8 2010, 10:05 AM) Authentic gundams/gunpla(gundam plastic) is only made in JAPAN... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « their figures, etc mostly in China... Those imitation of gunplas made in china, quality of plastic is lower, some parts don't fit nicely... Read this http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/04/ban...st-pirated.html Model kits are ONLY made in Japan, as was said by z3r0717. Your friend could be talking about other Gundam merchandise (still original from Bandai) such as Gundam StandART or Gundam non-scale action figures Robot Damashii. These are produced in China because they require manual paint jobs. QUOTE(xDarkKn1ghtx @ Aug 8 2010, 10:26 AM) and i forgot somethin.. i heard a rumour that the gundams made in japan are actually made in china. just packaged in japan to stamp the made in japan label. is it true? Definitely not.
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TSParody	Aug 8 2010, 09:32 PM Return to original view \| Post #11
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Aug 8 2010, 08:44 PM) Mmmmm.... sweet and spicy crabs..... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Sazabi... ------- MG The O compared to MG Zeta 2.0
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TSParody	Aug 9 2010, 01:14 AM Return to original view \| Post #12
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(golbeza @ Aug 8 2010, 10:55 PM) only rich people would buy another MG The-O to replicate the scene where the Zeta in Wave Rider mode impales the The-O Did someone say impale? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « ------ » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Sexy frame, but not as sexy as GN-X's.
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TSParody	Aug 9 2010, 08:39 PM Return to original view \| Post #13
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(golbeza @ Aug 9 2010, 07:49 PM) but i think i'll really wait till Bandai releases the OO[Q] with 2 wing binders That might be a very long wait. --------- Here comes Bandai's MG Figurise Double Cyclone Joker: More images can be found here.
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TSParody	Aug 9 2010, 08:57 PM Return to original view \| Post #14
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 9 2010, 08:55 PM) Robot Damashii [SideMS] Sinanju i might buy this as i too lazy to colour the golden emblems part... plus it stated the weapon are beam rifle, beam saber, beam ax, shield and others what other? 2x vulcan gun on the head.
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TSParody	Aug 10 2010, 03:23 AM Return to original view \| Post #15
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	Doesn't look that bad, although the beam effects look kinda meh. Can't wait for MG DSHC » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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TSParody	Aug 10 2010, 07:32 PM Return to original view \| Post #16
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Aug 10 2010, 03:59 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Colours are perfect... but seriously, no mega beam launcher, no money from me Bandai. What the hell's wrong with the colors? QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Aug 10 2010, 03:59 AM) Come on badass Gouf... and time for HGUC Ez8 liao... Where's my MG Gouf Custom 2.0, Bandai? QUOTE(zieraq @ Aug 10 2010, 09:54 AM) Seriously Bandai why cant u learn from Apple on doing marketing. Look how people line up when new product release. That's because you can't market model kits the same way you do with electronics.
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TSParody	Aug 10 2010, 09:10 PM Return to original view \| Post #17
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(zieraq @ Aug 10 2010, 08:17 PM) I stated there 'learn', not copy. Unfortunately, humans actually learn by copying or imitating... QUOTE(zieraq @ Aug 10 2010, 08:17 PM) Its about how Apple feed the craze of their fan on the product they sell. Nope, not really. I sense an Apple fanboy in you. QUOTE(zieraq @ Aug 10 2010, 08:17 PM) Like I mention before they should release DS & Rezel both variation in 1 box instead of seperate release becoz they r too little difference to justify a separate release i.e the Tallgese 1/100 have the version 1,2 & 3. That way is more pleasing to the fan, me at least. If this is true, Apple should've packaged iPhone v1, with the conversion parts of v2, v3, and v4 together. Apple aside, taking the example of MG Exia Ignition Mode, not many buyers are happy of having to convert Exia into repair mode. Why? Consumer perspective: 1) Could only display ONE at a time. Exia or R1. You like both but can only choose one. Unless you buy another box (Bandai will be happy). 2) The risk of snapping or loosening up the joints with all the assembling and disassembling. Your tiny extra parts might go missing in time. 3) Forced to buy Exia parts when you only like the R1 version. No choice. Producer perspective: 1) Extra value for consumer. Can swap back and forth between Exia and R1. 2) To cover all kinds of consumers. Do you like Exia only or R1 bundle? Bling on my weapons or not? GN Drive that lights up or not? 3) Making extra revenue from the bundle. Those who want R1 will have no choice but to get Ignition Mode, which is more expensive. Or they could be like StarGhazzer and me, ending up not buying any. You see, from a producer's perspective, if they were to bundle them together, they are selling less as compared to two SEPARATE releases. Looking back at Apple's example, everyone knows there'll be an iPhone v5 or v6 in the future. So why get v4 now? The cool factor! Electronics are a fad and to be seen with the latest one is deemed cool. Hence the "craze" that you mentioned. Model kits on the other hand, don't carry such an appealing image. I wouldn't say their marketing strategy is bad. It is actually quite good as they're trying to achieve the maximum profit they can from each consumer (would you like some milk?). I'm a consumer as well, so i understand your feelings. I don't have limitless money also. This post has been edited by Parody: Aug 10 2010, 09:14 PM
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TSParody	Aug 10 2010, 10:23 PM Return to original view \| Post #18
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(zieraq @ Aug 10 2010, 08:17 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « new accessory for Quanta. Few months down the road, HG Quanta will be repackaged with it. QUOTE(MyKy44 @ Aug 10 2010, 09:58 PM) bestest is to sell extra part separately, like the super pack for VF-25s and V-Dash booster I agree. QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 10 2010, 10:05 PM) prototype of HG Brave Commander type in 00 movie... » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « im feeling the poison already... Not really fond of those Masurao/Susanowo feet. QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 10 2010, 10:05 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « btw now what should Bandai name this non GN-Drive 00Raiser? i imagine the name would be "00Raiser without GN-Drive" on the box lol 00 Raiser Dash or 00 Raiser Kai or probably just Raiser Gundam because the "00" represents the dual GN drives. ----------- Box for HG 1/144 Harute revealed!!! » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Just kidding.
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TSParody	Aug 12 2010, 11:58 PM Return to original view \| Post #19
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(jhcj @ Aug 12 2010, 10:28 PM) go with the classics man. get a MG zaku ver 2. no regrets. Amen to that, brother! QUOTE(Wira Hikari @ Aug 12 2010, 11:14 PM) Icic, any comments bout the MG red frame astray? I'd rather go with the blue one. But then again, both Red and Blue suffer from the weak ankle joints (double jointed) and weak shoulders. QUOTE(MyKy44 @ Aug 12 2010, 11:43 PM) if i rmbr correctly, not as awsm cos articulation on knee was limited, due to the armor. but look wise is awsm, though i rather suggest Johnny Ridden's Zaku. Comes with TWO versions of bazookas What you talking about, dude? White Ogre is exactly the same as Char's Zaku. I think you got it confused with Shin Matsunaga's. ---- Just get MG Teh O Ais... i mean MG The O. Nice! » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « From ZGMFXG
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TSParody	Aug 13 2010, 12:23 AM Return to original view \| Post #20
New Member Newbie 0 posts Joined: Jun 2009 From: the Greek word parodia	QUOTE(Wira Hikari @ Aug 13 2010, 12:18 AM) Owh, as bad as the MG exia? Well, MG Exia's upper hip joints are loose. I don't think MG Astray had that problem. So, my verdict: Astray is still better than Exia. -------- HG 1/144 Quanta Full Burst Mode anyone? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
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