So I tried asking HLJ to get spare parts for me but after a few weeks, they said won't be possible, their spare parts dept is indefinitely unavailable..

Anyone know of any proxies there that can help with spare parts? I tried a couple, no luck so far..

1. I ordered directly from Bandai, bandaiactionkit@bandai.co.jp

2. I ordered MG spare parts, they charged me 1000 yens for the item. They will give you entire runner, not the particular part. However, for 1 of my friend's case, Bandai give him by free.

3. I use a singapore website, vPost: https://www.vpost.com.sg, registered that website and they will give you 1 Japan address, ask Bandai to deliver the item there since Bandai's policy is strictly Japan only.

4. Pay for the delivery fees, around SGD 15++, but I got first time customer discount so ended up paid SGD3.55 for it.

5. Ask VPost to send it to my friend's home. When my friend back, ask him to bring it over.

up to uols la since uols wan make it into chat style tered. i guess i'll just scroll down the page and just look out for pics then.
i mean sure, u guys can definitely chat about gunpla and then go into PVC and modelling techniques and hey! why not discuss about somebody's avatar or signature while u're at it?

ok la since uols wan make it this way, so be it lor; where the objective of the tered is now to race towards 2500 posts and make new versions every week.

i can't say much cos i don't even contribute much stuffs these days. so i'll STFU and GTFO liao

/sage

Thanx, I forgot about this link..saw it in office 

Sent them an email, will update once they've replied me and see how it turns out 
Sounds like a real good option..so vPost sent the package from Japan to your friend's house here? And your communication with Bandai was in English from start to end? How long did it take for them to respond to you?

Thanx for your idea, this could really help us a lot here who can have occasional butterfingers   

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Ur right, this forum has changed a lot from a long time ago when I was here...I remember back then arguing with Starghazzer over the looks of Delta Plus vs Delta Gundam...haha. This is a modelling thread though, so I should think that ppl are allowed to post their WIPs and completed models etc. What else would we talk about? Technically talking about Gundam series etc would be inaccurate because this isn't an anime thread, it's a modelling thread. But I don't believe in that, I believe we should be able to talk about anything Gundam related. So I suggest everyone lower their tolerance over what can be posted and what cannot be posted (asides useless spam)
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Now that I'm done ranting...what other ms would you guys like to see get the MG treatment? (Or in some cases, the MG 2.0 treatment)

We used to do it at the WIP and Mecha Modelling Gallery Thread.

[Off Topic] Also, does implying that people criticise something because they cannot afford it really make you feel better? I am rich therefore I am better syndrome? Honestly I would believe that the majority of the peeps here have quite a fair bit of loose change, gunpla is a hobby afterall.

I wager that someone stepped on your toes when you got the PG SF? That kit really got mixed reactions - some love it, some hate it. Like most things associated with Gundam Seed. Strange.

But you like it don't you? Shouldn't that be all that matters? Maybe getting along isn't so easy after all.

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I would prefer that the 2.0 remakes be put on hold until Bandai releases the other robots that have yet received the MG treatment, especially now since they have already stated that MG releases will be rationed due to the poor economic situation.

at least the so-called "sour-grape" have reasons to criticize the models.
and criticizing is subjective. it can be constructive if u look at it from another angle.
after all it's still your choice if u like that kit, if u still want to buy it despite its (discussed) flaws, then by all means.. go for it.
(i have one kit i wanted, been discussed in past few threads of it's flaw, that hindered me abit from getting it. but if i have time for it i'll still get the kit and try experience building it myself, coz i liked the kit. where's the killing of interest?)

not gonna impose some stupid ruling that all opinion be marked with "sorry if might be too harsh here, it's just my 2cents", are we? chill abit, dude.

and IMHO, repeated posts are really kinda annoying (even more those not related to gunpla), it'll be helpful if u just post the completed kit here, review it if u want, don't posts WIPs as those are repetetive in a way. for me it doesn't really matter if it comes to the skills, as we're reviewing the kits itself.

If this kind of price, for sure I WILL BUY ONE!!! Cannot be that low la the price. Its around 400++ la.

I may be mistaken, that was couple weeks ago, didn't bother looking at it again 

Since you two are surprised, then I'd think memory failed me here 

But other than my memory failing me, what're the pros of the Metal Build over the normal MG editions?

You guys mean Metal Build 00? Its around RM500 Metal Build 0 Raiser is around RM300.

now that u mention it
ZEKE has an EXTREMELY small foot hold

REX is not problem its foot consist of 1 large part and 1 small part
so its like standing on 4 legs althought there onli 2 legs
as seen on this photo

yup... around rm500... price i think is 14490 yen

In conclusion, just wait for MG 7 Sword la. For me, buying Metal Build is not worthy. Better buy PG for that price. MORE SYIOK!!
*but that one is my opinion la.

You mean...

if i remember ray don use laser
it suck in water and fire a highly pressured water cannon while pin [point it in a small stream of water jet
its small but can penetrate military grade armour

Yup, personally I think the details are really good. My friend has a MG 00 Raiser. I will try to make a comparison of it when my Metal Build 0 Raiser arrives

Not really just a finished model kit with metallic coat, look at the photos you've posted. See those shiny parts? They are all metal die-cast.

So there are difference in design between the MG and MB. And quite noticeable difference of proportions.

Let me edit a photo or two to highlight all the die-cast parts.

Pictar:


RM360 is just for the Metal Build 0 Raiser. Its around RM550 for the Metal Build 00 Seven Sword Total up to around or more than 900

well, i was talking bout gundam, not any other MS with a V-fin

well, when taken into account, MG Zeong w/o legs is short compared to The-O. but since Perfect Zeong is in MSV, so it's not counted

No comparison with MG Sazabi?

but do you have MG the-o too?

The 1st GUNDAM HG that I buy-"MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi"
MSJ-06II-SP Tieren Taozi

You could check out my Qan[T] review @ http://duelmasterng.blogspot.com/2011/01/m...ild-review.html

I find this Zaku interesting...

well, the specs said tat Sazabi is a lil bit shorter than The-O

here's overall height chart for many UC badass MSs 

That's the Baund Doc from Zeta gundam:

http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/NRX-055_Baund_Doc