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Hey all, I just build my first one over the weekend, and I was absolutely shocked at the details and how well the parts fit together. I chose a 1/100 Barbatos Lupus Rex and it really came out well. I'll try some panel lining in time. Anyway, just checking in!
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# ¿ Mar 13, 2018 15:00 |
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# ¿ Mar 29, 2024 16:46 |
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So I picked up a Unicorn in destroy mode, what do folks do about panel lining clear plastic? And holy crap did panel lining make a huge difference on my Barbatos.
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# ¿ Mar 19, 2018 14:57 |
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Yawgmoft posted:I don't- did a test once and I couldn't make it look good. If light will ever shine through forget about it. Thanks for the heads up!
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# ¿ Mar 19, 2018 21:04 |
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EVGA Longoria posted:Couple new P Bandais announced, MG GM Dominance and the Re/100 Gundam Mk III Unit 8. Nothing too exciting, though I probably would've picked up the Dominance if it had been generate release. Where do you go to hear about this sort of news?
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# ¿ Mar 21, 2018 17:50 |
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Guy Goodbody posted:
Gundams with tails are awesome.
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# ¿ Mar 24, 2018 18:03 |
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How good are the limited edition clear kits? I’m looking at the RG 1/144 Build Strike Gundam Full Package RG System Image Color in particular. I’m also seeing a wide variance in price. It was originally priced at 2,700 yen, lowest I can find is around $35 or so. If I’m in the US, is that markup just the magic of P-Bandai or am I getting ripped off?
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# ¿ Mar 29, 2018 07:35 |
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Have there been any previews out of that IBO Gundam design from the Build Divers OP yet? Is this a known gundam within the series and you're asking about a gunpla release, or are you asking about something that's been announced for the show but hasn't been seen in any form? I'm trying to imagine a Barbatos in a crazy rear end color scheme with a ton of clear plastic bits or something crazy like that.
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# ¿ Apr 3, 2018 19:28 |
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Mordja posted:In the OP there's a guy (likely a future teammate) with a unicorn-horned Barbatos wielding some sort of big hammer/pincer thing and what looks like a shoulder mounted mortar. It's actually not that flashy, kind of sand-coloured. BizarroAzrael posted:This and the preview suggest a team element yes, that guy, the ninja girl and the the school friends we've met. He looks kind of interesting, like an elf mage that pilots a more brutal version of the most brutal suit from the most brutal Gundam show. gently caress YES
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# ¿ Apr 3, 2018 20:58 |
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Maigius posted:My model arrived and I didn't realize the instructions are in Japanese. Anything I really need to know before making an attempt other than what's in the OP? It’s no big deal, but you can install Google Translate on your phone and have it translated in real time.
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# ¿ Apr 8, 2018 05:24 |
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EthanSteele posted:Hobo exia is definitely the best one, followed by the one with the switchblade rifle instead of the sword. I think all the 00 boys' robots get uglier as they upgrade, especially Tieria. At least Setsuna gets the 00Q which is super rad in the end. And what the gently caress is up with the Nadleeh?
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# ¿ Apr 9, 2018 17:09 |
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Neddy Seagoon posted:What, you don't like the Virtue stripping off and letting its hair out? Hair? They look more like the dreadlocks of a white, pot smoking, college kid.
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# ¿ Apr 9, 2018 17:28 |
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Solkanar512 posted:Hair? They look more like the dreadlocks of a white, pot smoking, college kid. "Oh no! You've revealed to everyone that your secret power is taking endlessly about Bob Marley!"
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# ¿ Apr 9, 2018 17:36 |
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Droyer posted:Wait, do you think dreadlocks aren't hair? I do know it's hair, I was just clumsy with my wording.
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# ¿ Apr 9, 2018 18:02 |
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ACES CURE PLANES posted:I was definitely getting ahead of myself jumping on the Mack Knife when this thing exists. gently caress, that's amazing. I'm with you about IBO, gearing the mobile suits for more H2H combat (more than just beam sabers I mean) really brought out some interesting designs.
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# ¿ Apr 10, 2018 18:59 |
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So I just saw the craziest thing. I was cutting pieces off of a normal plastic sprue, and I cut out a particularly large one. The one large piece was actually three or four smaller pieces connected by ball and socket joints and made with multiple types of plastic. How in the gently caress are these even made?! Upon closer inspection, it looks like a bunch of custom poly caps were molded right onto parts of the internal frame. This poo poo is nuts. For reference: Build Strike Gundam Full Package [RG System Image Color].
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# ¿ Apr 11, 2018 05:00 |
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The Muffinlord posted:That is neat as hell and way overdue but I also would have accepted "he has his father's eyes". Yeah, it looks really great.
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# ¿ May 4, 2018 14:46 |
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I think my wife is hooked. We put together some Haros (yes, I bought her the pink one with cats ears and she loves it) and she has a Denial Gundam waiting for later.
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# ¿ Jun 27, 2018 04:39 |
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Monaghan posted:Clear kits almost always look like rear end and that thing looks even worse. The P-Bandai RG Build Strike Gundam Full Package looks loving awesome though.
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# ¿ Jun 29, 2018 07:17 |
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Puddin posted:Real talk though, I'd kill for a RG Barbatos. Not an empty quote. Galbady Rebake is going to be my next project, once I'm done moving.
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# ¿ Aug 2, 2018 22:30 |
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Midjack posted:I've tried something similar but didn't get results anywhere near that good. That’s too bad, I picked out one for my wife and she had a very similar reaction.
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# ¿ Aug 8, 2018 05:34 |
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My wife kicks rear end, she bought me a 1/100 scale MG Blitz Gundam for my birthday! Not that I’ve ever seen Gundam Seed, but it looks really sweet.
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# ¿ Aug 11, 2018 18:22 |
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Serious question: if there are so many of us nerds willing to pay P-Bandai prices, why isn’t there a direct online store for Europe and the Americas? I mean Christ I’m new to this and I already tracked down one and that was pure luck. It’s also one of my fave kits.
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# ¿ Aug 20, 2018 23:00 |
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Another random question. I’ve half built that MG Blitz Gundam my wife bought me, but it occurred to me that the larger size and theme might lend it to my first painting project, specifically with a base of Black 2.0. Am I crazy thinking about taking apart the torso/arms and then starting to paint? Should I look at a different Gundam for a first painting project?
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# ¿ Aug 21, 2018 01:05 |
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Puddin posted:I paint each part individually other than kits with a full frame in it and even then the frame is the only thing that gets painted when it's together. Good call, thanks! My current experience is with painting up Warhams, so I’m a little excited painting only one of something, rather than 20.
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# ¿ Aug 21, 2018 04:25 |
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RillAkBea posted:RG Banshee regular and RG Phenex sort of half confirmed by the announcement of the Gundam UC Blu-Ray boxset, the first pressing off which includes a bizarre amalgamation of all 3 Unicorns in Real Grade. I know it likely won’t happen, but that’s a slick looking color scheme (white contrasted with like 4! shades of blue!) and I’d totally buy that RG separately. Solkanar512 fucked around with this message at 23:14 on Aug 24, 2018 |
# ¿ Aug 24, 2018 23:12 |
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Hey, does Bandai ever leak the limited edition gunpla they plan on selling at the major cons? I have a friend going to PAX West and I might want to bribe him but I want to make it easy.
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# ¿ Aug 30, 2018 17:50 |
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Midjack posted:Whoa didn't realize they're going to have a booth, will have to peep that tomorrow. I just saw two huge areas for Bandai-Namico, so I could be mistaken.
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# ¿ Aug 31, 2018 03:45 |
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Midjack posted:No Gundams at the Bamco booth at PAX West. Oh well. This ad showed up while browsing r/gunpla. That targeting is a bit creepy!
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# ¿ Aug 31, 2018 23:23 |
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chiasaur11 posted:I wouldn't expect anything other than a lead Gundam in perfect grade even in a fantasy, but hoping for something like the Nu seemed reasonable enough. I mean seriously, there wasn’t even an RG IBO release.
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# ¿ Sep 5, 2018 07:59 |
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I'm having a difficult time taking the MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON Gundam seriously.
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# ¿ Sep 6, 2018 15:38 |
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It's from the MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!
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# ¿ Sep 6, 2018 15:58 |
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Maybe I have bad taste in Gunpla, but this looks pretty awesome. The reviews for the previous 00 Sky have been good, so things are looking good that this will be good as well.
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# ¿ Sep 20, 2018 17:36 |
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I’m just surprised it’s a regular release, that sort of opalescent plastic seems usually reserved for P-Bandai/Expo type stuff.
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# ¿ Sep 21, 2018 03:01 |
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It looks like a giant parrot to me. I just can't unsee it. But if you folks like it, more power to you!
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# ¿ Sep 21, 2018 16:23 |
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RillAkBea posted:Huh, turns out Diver Nami is a lot smaller than the previous Gunpla Girls. This is creepy as hell.
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# ¿ Sep 23, 2018 16:50 |
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Anora posted:You must not watch a lot of anime. I’ve seen enough, it doesn’t mean garbage like that shouldn’t be called out. It’s gross as an adult, and I get the feeling the character is a whole lot younger.
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# ¿ Sep 25, 2018 04:46 |
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I happened upon an unboxing video for the Moon Gundam. Apparently there are no stickers to speak of. Even the eyes are done 1/100 Barbatos style with plastic pieces rather than the more standard foil stickers.
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# ¿ Sep 27, 2018 02:18 |
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BattleMaster posted:I don't know wtf the Moon Gundam is but I saw Mecha Gaikotsu's review of it earlier and it looks like an astounding kit: Yeah, that’s the one. The style isn’t for me, but the details and differences in plastic transparency are impressive.
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# ¿ Sep 27, 2018 02:29 |
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You know, given that the Action Base 5 is around 500 yen, the total price of 3000 yen isn’t all that crazy. The 00 Sky models are around the 2500 mark, right?
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# ¿ Sep 30, 2018 03:12 |
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# ¿ Mar 29, 2024 16:46 |
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Nice, I have the "Higher Than Sky" (my wife thought it looked "pretty badass") and "Infinity Trans-Am" 00 Build Divers on order. According to the description on USA Gundam Store, the Infinity also comes with a stand, so that's pretty awesome.
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# ¿ Oct 8, 2018 18:49 |