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[HellCat]

[NotVeryKnightly]

[DX Gokin] Kosoku Denjin Albegas Update! So, this is a DX series by Action Toys @GokinMr ! This looks a lot better than the Evolution Toys one which is complete garbage IMO. Too bad Lu didn't make this as Pose+, it would have been a lot better instead. Not bad though this one! pic.twitter.com/3TI8pEdXi3

— Tendou (@TendouToys) January 12, 2019

[NotVeryKnightly]

Wonder Festival announcements were a bit heavier on articulated figures than I expected.

Like, I can't say I expected to see this in 2019:



Robot model kits from Raijin-oh, which doesn't seem like a big name series:





There were still a bunch of not-so-surprising ones like more Kancolle.

Not sure if this guy was expected:



On a more personal note,





Kinda hurts that they announced two Kadokawa LN protagonists voiced by Aoi Yuuki, but not the one I actually want.

I already listed the Fate ones in the Grand Order thread.

[HellCat]

Isn't Kill la Kill being mined for nostalgia because Trigger are hard up for money?

I mean we're apparently getting 1/1 figurines of Akane and Rikka.

[fourteenwings]

Hard up as in "We want to make it RAIN money" or actually having fallen on hard times? I doubt it's the latter, since Aniplex probably took the brunt of the FRANXX cost and they just had a hit with GRIDMAN.

 

The 1/1s almost always get made for series that capture the zeitgeist.

 

 

but not the one I actually want.

 

Nobody will ever give you Kino.

 

Actually though in terms of design I don't understand why anybody would want a Boogiepop figma.

[NotVeryKnightly]

Getter Emperor!

[fourteenwings]

The toy version of the Star☆Twinkle PreCure Rhythm Scope is just a giant kaleidoscope shaped thing that makes noises and plays bits of the ED. I genuinely thought it would also be a real kaleidoscope because it seems very fitting for the theme. I mean, it would be unique in the toy marketplace too. Nobody seems to make many kaleidoscopes anymore.

 

I've never been so disappointed in a toy I wasn't even going to get in my whole life.

[NotVeryKnightly]

Bandai put up a video teaser thing for Getter Emperor.

[Demovere Xeno]

A longtime friend of mine was in Japan last week and he found two more of these little cuties - one of which was a WonFes 2018 exclusive still being sold at an official Kotobukiya store. So now my Gourai squad has become a five-person team.

 

[Nutjob R/T]

On the topic of adorable little Gourais

[Paladin]

[HellCat]

Keep filling out those NXEDGE surveys. Shortlist is interesting.

Various Gundam Sentinel designs, Rebuild Evas and some misc Gundams (Double X, Moon, V2, Crossbones, G-Self). Also I believe Dunbine, main of FRANXX and Ultraman. The Ultraman prototype they've shown looks good so here's hoping.

I keep suggesting stuff like Dai Zyujin, Metal Sonic, Grand Charion, Tetsujin 28 and Mazinger Z.

[Demovere Xeno]

I keep suggesting stuff like Dai Zyujin, Metal Sonic, Grand Charion, Tetsujin 28 and Mazinger Z.

If NXEdges are the same height as Figuarts Mario, it may be the right line to bring Sonic characters into where they can maintain Sonic's series-accurate proportions without compromising durability.

[HellCat]

 

I keep suggesting stuff like Dai Zyujin, Metal Sonic, Grand Charion, Tetsujin 28 and Mazinger Z.

If NXEdges are the same height as Figuarts Mario, it may be the right line to bring Sonic characters into where they can maintain Sonic's series-accurate proportions without compromising durability.

 

Don't think Bandai would go for it, sadly. Sonic isn't nearly as popular in Japan as he is in the West. Series they've done so far.

 

Zeta Gundam (1)

Gundam Sentinel (2)

Gundam: Beltochika's Children (2)

Gundam SEED Destiny (3, 4 if you count the Strike Freedom repaint)

Gundam SEED Astray (3)

Gundam Unicorn (2)

Gundam 00 (3)

Crossbone Gundam (2)

Gundam IBO (3)

Mazinkaiser (1)

GaoGaiGar (1)

Megaman X (2)

Digimon (3)

Evangelion (4)

Rebuild of Evangelion (4)

Mashin Wataru (5)

Code Geass (1)

 

There is the factor that based on some info NXEDGE do well in Hong Kong, with Bandai apparently now targeting that region more. The Wataru focus also has something to do with Wataru not selling as well as hoped in RD form so they shunted it over to a cheaper line.

 

To be honest with the line being focused on mecha/robots/androids I figured Metal Sonic would fit in well with the line's style. Too many Sonic figures look ugly when they add articulation but Metal is already designed with it in mind. Give him maybe jet engine and laser effect parts and he could look pretty sweet on a base hovering. 

[HellCat]

MegaHouse Acti-builder Gridman complete set arrived....oh dear.

 

There are two versions of this being released, one by MegaHouse and the other by GoodSmile. I have several MH fixed pose figurines so was willing to give this a shot. The results are not impressive. Gridman himself has fairly muddy paint and the support vehicles have a thinly applied black wash which comes off as half done rather than accenting the detail. You can also combine the support vehicles into their non-Gridman combination but the Goodsmile one looks way better. Some assembly is required, mostly removing panels and cables from kit runners.

 

The box has a flap which reveals a window view of the set. You also get some trading cards of the 5 characters but these are tiny one sided things printed on cheap card and really not worth keeping

[HellCat]

Anyone know any good proxy services? There's an exclusive Dragon Ball Adverge set based on the Broly movie coming from P-Bandai. Tried numerous times asking Nippon Yasan if they'll take orders for it. The pre-order page on Bandai's end is live but N-Y are being very unhelpful. Given there's a limited order window, hoping there's other services which can actually help.

[fourteenwings]

Have you tried CDJ's proxy service? I've only used it a few times but it worked out pretty well (even if it costs more than I thought it would).

 

The latest Symphogear Acryl stands are all wearing Chinese style dresses. I wonder if this is an indication of anything coming from XV or just a bit of fun. I can't tell if Maria is holding something or she just looks like she should be.

[unluckiness]

Next seasons enemy is invisible pianos

Edited by unluckiness, 30 May 2019 - 01:52 AM.

[NotVeryKnightly]

[Mafex] Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) Now Official! [🗓️April 2020] They are using cloth for his clothes, which is kinda cool. The face, however, seems to be a little off. I really want a Slam Dunk 6 inch character now... hopefully someday, we get to see it! pic.twitter.com/tgA44ja0kn

— Tendou (@TendouToys) June 24, 2019

Well then.

Edited by NotVeryKnightly, 24 June 2019 - 09:53 PM.

[HellCat]

What's the best means of getting Tamashii Nations Tokyo exclusives? They're doing a recolour of the NXEDGE Style Hi-Nu Gundam I'd like to buy given I'm a completist. Nippon Yasan are proving useless (still reply to my emails now with "Thanks for contacting us. We look forward to hearing from you!")