Hey, brothers and sisters out there. WASSUP??!!!

Anyway, I notice that a lot of people here always talk about Gundam. I'm not saying Gundam is bad or evil or anything. I just got sick of them and started collecting other stuff like Star Wars Transformers, Transformers, Final Fantasy, MechWarrior and Armored Core, which is the real reason why I would like to create a topic here

Anyway, I just thought that I would like to say hi to a fellow Armored Core fan out there and maybe share some ideas with them on places to buy Armored Core stuff cos' I'm staying in Subang Jaya and it is so darn difficult to look for these model kits. So, AC fans out there, join me here and share your ideas or your thoughts on AC model kits.

The purpose of this topic:
- To share ideas with a fellow AC fan. (Don't care if you're into the PS game or the model kits. As long as you are an AC fan, you are welcome to share.)
- To help out a fellow AC collector. (For example, if you are missing a part from your AC model kit, like lost or damaged, maybe a fellow AC collector out there can help you out by selling/trading/giving you that part.)
- To inform AC fans on new arrivals or new news on AC model kits in the world out there.
- To do personal sales/trades of AC figures among collectors.

Thanx.

-If any of you guys have pictures of AC stuff to post, don't hesitate. Just Do It like the Nike advertisement.
-If you have any for sale, post it up here, or SMS/call me. Here's my mobile phone number 012-3708390. I MAY be interested in some of the AC stuff that you might have for sale cos' I'm a HUGE fan.
-If you own a store selling Armored Core stuff, drop me an SMS or call to my mobile phone and I can guarantee you that I'll drop by your store to have a look.
-I bought all my Armored Core model kits from a store all the way in Johor and I'm staying here in Subang Jaya, Selangor. Weird, rite? But so far, I only know that, that store is the only one that sells them but we had a misunderstanding and I've stopped my purchasing from them. Let's just say that the people there can't really be trusted.

P.S.- I will post pictures of my AC collection in my next post.

Armored Core RULEZ!!

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 10:34 PM

WHOA!! That's cool man. But I'll post mine up soon enough. Great paint job too, bro!!

Here are the snapshots of my collection. I have 3 only

The 3 are:
AC-004 - Mirage YC07-Cronus Vixen Ver.
AC-005 - Crest CR-C90U3 Dual Face Ver.
AC-006 - Crest CR-C75U2

Enjoy the pictures and do comment if you want to. Also, if you are interested in a larger picture of the ones I posted here, do post your email here and I'll send them to you as soon as possible.

Thanx and enjoy

---

Added on September 7, 2007, 10:08 pmI've been to the XL shop in Times Square and Midvalley but I don't see any Armored Core stuff. Haven't tried Time Machine yet but you sure all these places have, bro? Cos' I don't want to waste my trip going all the way there and there's nothing or no stock.

Thanx for the info though. You the man!!!

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 10:26 PM

Not just the anime and manga, bro. Hopefully there will be a movie/cinema film on it. Now, that would be cool

---

Added on September 7, 2007, 10:11 pmOkay bro. Thanx again for your help and support. You the man!!



This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 10:11 PM

They cost between RM99 to RM199 each depending on size and accessories on the AC.

XL-Shop
www.xl-shop.com

I know guarantee Ampang store got AC stuff but a bit darn far from my place to go, cos' Ampang store is their wholesale store like a warehouse. I've been there once a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away.....

The location of the Mid Valley one is on the same floor as the Haagen Daz. The store used to be called Bran Ryan. Opposite the store is a salon to cut hair. Level 1 or 2, not too sure.
That's the problem, man. Because of the fan support for Gundam and Transformers is bigger and stronger, that's why it is difficult to find AC stuff. But if all the AC fans out there decide to come out and demand for it, who knows. There maybe an increase in stock. After all, availability depends on demand and cost.

---

Added on September 7, 2007, 10:32 pmIf you're going to the MV branch, make sure you keep us updated on whether the store sells AC stuff or not. Thanx, bro.

---

Added on September 7, 2007, 10:36 pmWhich XL are you talking about, bro?

---

Added on September 7, 2007, 10:38 pmI stopped playing AC2 a long long long long time ago. Can't remember the name of the weapons but my favourite is that Machine Gun with 1400 bullets, the blade that can shoot off a wave attack and double-barreled miniguns on the back. Love AC2.

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 10:38 PM

Dude!!! AC stuff here not Grimlock. Bye bye

Edited: Thanx for removing it.

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 10:42 PM

NEW ARMORED CORE UNIT APPROACHING!!

Kotobukiya will be launching a new Armored Core Unit this October (2007). Actual release date is still to be confirmed but i will keep you guys updated. All I can tell you guys is that this unit is HUMONGOUS!! Check it out.

Thanx to www.kotobukiya.co.jp for the pictures!! You guys rock!!

Armored Core: Interior Y01-Tellus Fine Scale Model Kit







This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 11:34 PM

I've seen all the Armored Core model kits and I'm hoping that one day Kotobukiya will come out with the model without the normal 2 legs. You know, the AC has tank-legs, hovercraft as the part below for legs, or quad-legs like a spider (see picture below for more details. the red-circled part).

What you guys think?

---

Added on September 7, 2007, 11:55 pmYup, I'm hoping to get 2 myself. One to build up normally, the other to custom made with my own weapons and stuff.

But whatever it is, will keep you guys updated on this model kit.

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 7 2007, 11:55 PM

Actually you can, bro. All you need is to buy 2 different AC models and you can change their body parts around as you like. The AC model kits are created in a way that all joint parts are interchangeable with other AC parts. Here's another fact, Gundam weapons can also fit onto AC model kits but AC weapons can't fit on a Gundam model kit.

I'll post up pictures of my AC inter-changing their parts soon.

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 8 2007, 12:52 PM

As promised once again, here's the pictures of when 2 of my AC units interchange their parts. Enjoy.

AC-004 - Mirage YC07-Cronus Vixen Ver.


+

AC-006 - Crest CR-C75U2


=



This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 8 2007, 01:32 PM

I was thinking of repainting the White/Pink model but not in the near future yet. We'll see.

plus I'm trying to rig an AC model with 4 shoulder cannons. Only problem is that it may be too heavy to stand properly.

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 9 2007, 12:47 AM

And I just bought 3 new Armored Core stuff today.....actually considered yesterday cos' as of now it's already 1240pm and it's officially passed Saturday.

Items bought:-
1. NX01 - Rayleonard 03 - Aaliyah
2. AC-007 - Crest CR-C840/UL (Light Version)
3. Armored Core Weapon Unit 004 (Accessory)

Pictures below. Check them you, guys. I haven't got the time to open them yet as, I just got back from Times Square. Busy busy busy busy.

And all cost me RM272....... way way way above my budget.
I was only going to spend maybe around RM150 or RM180 the most. Mana tahu lar, I see the shop got so many choices until I drool all over the shop.
Oh, well no more spending until next month when my paycheck comes in.

Promise I will post up the "end product" as soon as possible cos' I like to take my own bloody sweet time assembling a model kit. My last AC took me 3 weeks . I know. I'm shocked myself. Some of my friends assemble model kits a lot faster. I have a friend who still holds the record among us. 55 mins . I too hold a record. The longest. 3 weeks.

Thanx for your support out there people. You AC fans, ROCK!!!




This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 9 2007, 12:52 AM

---

Added on September 9, 2007, 12:48 amWHOA!!! You owned that, bro?? NICE!! ROCKS!! SOLID!!

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 9 2007, 12:57 AM

Well said, bro.
So far, touch wood lar, none of my AC models got "wobbly knees".
Only problem I get is when I decide to be "kiasu" and put weapons in every hole (excluding the butt hole) I could find on the AC until it can't even stand at all unless leaning against something concrete.

Like the real AC game in Play Station. Your AC can't go into battle if its overweight.

Well everything has practically been covered by fyire here.

Positives of AC models (my opinion only ar. don't get hostile):
-The quality is a lot better than Gundam, in my opinion as I too have some Gundam collections (but we're not here to talk about Gundam, so please don't start a Gundam thread here. thanx)
-When I shifted office room (yes yes yes. I display some of my models in my office room ), I put all my model kits (Gundam & Armored Core) into a box. And I suddenly dropped the box down a flight of stairs (only 5 steps, no biggie). When I opened the box to check on the damage, I'm surprise that not one AC model was broken or cracked (touch wood). only some of the parts and weaponry got dismantled, that's all. As for the Gundam models, 2 cracked (but still repairable) and 1 totally "char siew pau". So AC models are a lot tougher and much more compact (tahan lasak like the Ford Ranger )
-As stated by fyire, the posing ability is top notched. Check out the pictures I posted up on the first page of this Topic.
-When you assemble the parts together, they actually hold on to one another very tightly and will not be loose.
-The detail of the AC is top-notched. But I think they could do a bit better on the weaponry.
-AC models carry TONNES OF WEAPONS & GUNS!!!
-Here's another positive thing about AC is that you can inter-change parts from one AC model with another AC model with no problems at all, just like the game. And I just found out from the Kotobukiya US forum, it is stated that the AC model kits can also inter-change parts with other Kotobukiya model kits such as the one in the picture below. True or not, I don't know lar.



Negatives:
-Expensive. They are bloody expensive, bro. They cost between RM118 to RM198. If anyone out there can get cheaper or selling cheaper, inform us. Thanx
-Unlike Gundam, they come only in one scale, which is 1/72.
-As stated above, when you assemble the parts together, they hold on very tightly. That is also a negative because if you accidentally assemble them wrongly, you will have hell of a time trying to disassemble that particular part.
-Difficult to look for some models here in Malaysia as the stock is limited due to the lack of demand for it. The support of AC is overshadowed by the support of Gundam and Transformers here in Malaysia.
-Poor weaponry details.
-Some assembly parts are very small, as in really really really really really tiny. Take for example the red light thingy on the AC's head. Would you believe it if I told you that the part is smaller than this letter 'o' ? Have fun putting it in.

If you need more examples, check the first page of this topic and look at the pictures.

Hey, fellow AC fan. Welcome welcome.

I'm pretty sure if you lose a part from any model kit, it can never be completed.

I have a part that is much smaller than that. Look at the blue circle. I compared it to a 5 sen coin. Don't be shock guys!!!





This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 9 2007, 03:21 AM

I love Armored Core

This post has been edited by STYC: Sep 9 2007, 03:19 AM