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primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

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SnakesRevenge posted:

Mine normally has a bunch of Strike Freedom, Heavyarms, and Blazing Gundam, but I did snag an inverted red frame Astray a couple weeks ago!

This is exactly what my Target carried, like 5+ of each.

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primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

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Seems like Aerial Rebuild is out of stock everywhere. Is there any place left with it available for pre-order? Haven't found anything the last couple days, shot in the dark.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
I've almost finished the MG RX-78 clear color build. So many tiny and intricate parts, first time I've done an MG. Shocked at how articulate the hands are. The core fighter felt like it could fall apart at any moment, but never did. It came with decals, but I felt like they'd look weird with the clear color style. Did briefly wonder how it might look with panel lining, but let that go too.

I have an HG EZ8 coming in tomorrow, but I definitely want to do another MG soon. Maybe Turn A?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Premium Bandai has the MG Altron Gundam from Endless Waltz and the Gundam Deathscythe (Roussette) from Glory of the Losers going pre-order tonight at 9 pm EST.

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2266764001011

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2505894001005

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Holey moley, is this a full kit on its own or does it require another kit to build on?

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2656313001001

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
iirc, nail polish is a good fix for loose joints on gunpla models? does that sound right?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Thank you! My Guncannon's legs have gotten wobbly.

Another question, does anyone have the MG Turn A Gundam? Is that a good kit to work on?

I finished up the RX-78 clear color 1/100 and its was a fun build overall, but the chest to waist connection is super weak because the kit insisted on using either a body block OR an actual built-out Core Fighter as the center. I had to resort to glue to keep it together or it lent to an imbalance while standing then it would tip over and immediately split in half. Kit looks real sharp but drat, that center geography felt bad. I expect this is not a problem with other MGs since I don't think many other have core fighters?

Edit: Might talk myself into Epyon instead. I tend to like the designs from G, Wing, 08th, plus the Turn A/Turn X.

primaltrash fucked around with this message at 06:46 on Mar 1, 2023

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Rabbi Tupac posted:

So my buddy and his wife just finished up IBO and are looking to get some of the kits. I only have the Barbatos and the Vidar( which I kind of hate), what are some good kits I should recommend they grab or stay away from? They're both beginners fyi.

I built the HG Lupus Rex. It's a cool kit, but there's a few squirrely parts. The tail is supported by a wire, the holding power might vary. The stickers for the claws are AWFUL to apply, you may want to just paint them yourself. The waist almost entirely the ball and socket connection, it looks fine, but feels odd.





The main thing is that the shoulder pads are goofy. I don't know if I just never followed the directions right or something didn't tighten properly, but they never felt properly secured. Lot of extra space between that blue slot and the white tab, and as I recall, nothing to really keep it from just falling off the shoulder outside of the tightness, which was lacking.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
chugga-chugga Chugga-Chugga CHUGGA-CHUGGA

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Waffleman_ posted:

I love walking into my Hobby Lobby to check their stock and taking persistent psychic damage like I'm in a Dark Souls poison swamp.

There was an RG Exia, which was tempting, but outside impulse buy range.

Didn't they buy a shitload of artifacts from out of Iraq and there's a good chance most of that money made it into ISIS hands?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
https://twitter.com/hobby_magazine/status/1640500392202240001

quote:

From Bandai, "Mobile Suit Gundam G Frame FA God Gundam (Meikyo Stillwater Ver.) & Optional Parts Set" is now available! Limited to Premium Bandai, reservations will be accepted from 13:00 on March 28, 2023 (Tuesday).

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
https://twitter.com/BandaiCollect/status/1646672176647380998?t=tiKyrJTnB9bsPsSpUbHosA&s=19

I'd already ordered Rose back in January. Does this mean that January order won't arrive until October either?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Thank you! Not used to pre orders so I wasn't sure how it would work

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Bimmi posted:

They start shipping this week.

Oh rad!

I had another general question, did anyone pick up the 1/100 Aerial Full Mechanics? Is it a good kit? Is it comparable to MG since its the same scale or is it basically the same thing with a different name?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Monkey Fracas posted:

What G Gundam suit does everyone think is gonna get the modern HG treatment next?

I really want it to be the Maxter but I'd be pretty happy with any of 'em honestly

So many drat silly designs I want to see like precisely physically rendered

I'm hoping for the Shuffle Alliance plus our sixth rangers Shadow and Nobel.

Maxter would be a very fun build if it had the full transformation ability. Shoulder pads to boxing gloves, chest plate removal, even the mini-blue gloves in football mode. Plus the core lander and surfboard? Wild.

I used to have the whole set of battle-damaged Shuffle Alliance figures, I wish I'd never gotten rid of them.

A Windmill Gundam would destroy any existing sales records, they're stupid to not release it.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
I'm getting WAY ahead of myself, but if they're doing manga Wing models, 7th Fight Gundams would rule too.


primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Might as well pony up for the Schwarzette

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
I believe someone shared these files in the thread before but I just want to say they are amazingly good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083W67GZS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
That Lfrith Jiu is instant pick for me. All of the Lfriths have looked really cool so far.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Is there a good Discord for Gunpla / other models?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Der-Wreck posted:

I built my first Gundam!





XXXG-01H HEAVY ARMS (clear color)

Looks rad wish I'd picked it up at the time!

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Midjack posted:

These are my go to and I've never had a problem with them. They're also available in several other colors like green, blue, and red.

Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/0D423ACF-8AE0-4E88-BC49-21B2C1F7581C

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
waiting for my clear coat to finish up God Gundam RG, but in the meantime this guy's in great shape


primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
https://twitter.com/_PREMIUMBANDAI_/status/1688716709052514304?s=20

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Hell yeah, so glad they're continuing the line. I was expecting Maxter to be next. I imagine they'll at least run through Dragon, Bolt, and Shadow, maybe put out a new Shining too?

release the Nether Gundam, DO IT

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
If they're going to this effort with the kits (look at the accessories, bases, and effects), my ACTUAL wishlist is more like

Shining, God, Rose, Maxter, Dragon, Bolt, Shadow, Nobel, Tequila, Nether, Master w/ Fuunsaiki, Devil.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

bowmore posted:

What do ya'll do with your models after you build them if you don't have space to store or display them?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqhfAamgPiw

primaltrash fucked around with this message at 09:09 on Aug 23, 2023

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

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Is there a site that actually tracks what models Bandai has released over the years? I found a wiki, but it seems to be missing a lot, especially P-Bandai releases.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Napoleon Nelson posted:

Dalong (http://dalong.net/) may not have everything, but it's pretty close. P-Bandai stuff is under the "Club G" heading.

Exactly what I was hoping for, thank you!

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)








I think this is the best work I've ever done on a gunpla. Terrific model.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Nullkigan posted:

Those stickers on the inside of the broom scare me. Good job getting them in neatly.

They were VERY difficult, I had to use my exacto to try and align them in, and then pressed them down into the gaps using a thin cloth. Even after that, they didn't stick very well, so I got them in position as best I could and then coated them in clear nail polish to keep some weight on it.

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Very tired reading thus and thought the winner of Backlogust was Tallgeese

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Good lord

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzY7yoMIyC0

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Bandai, please, my wallet

https://x.com/_PREMIUMBANDAI_/status/1707177096248737880?s=20

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)

Razor Jacksuit posted:

Sleggar's GM done! I probably only used half the decals, and I'm not 100% happy with what I did, but overall pretty satisfied.



I bought Sleggar on a whim and I'm surprisingly happy with it. I still need to slap the water decals on it.


Is that Heavy Gundam on P-bandai at risk of disappearing or do I have some time before I commit on it?

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
I was just lamenting having missed Moroccan GM a while back, but its coming up again on P Bandai tomorrow.

https://p-bandai.com/us/item/N2646829001002

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
Gundam Next Future (can't find it on the menus either??)

https://p-bandai.com/us/search?brand=05-999001073

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
https://twitter.com/HokutoAndy/status/1336239326414348288

https://twitter.com/HokutoAndy/status/1337101628847976450

https://twitter.com/HokutoAndy/status/1337981346367512578

https://twitter.com/HokutoAndy/status/1338186848305176576

I'm sorry, I don't know how to make Twitter be less stupid about this embedding.

primaltrash fucked around with this message at 15:30 on Oct 23, 2023

primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

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Blaziken386 posted:


i like how the beguir-beu is, aside from the wings and bat head, just a cuter version of the michaelis

in related news, the display case i bought a while back is starting to get dangerously crowded, for some reason. oh no.

WFM did a terrific job in keeping a throughline in the lineage of the different mobile suits from each company.

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primaltrash
Feb 11, 2008

(Thought-ful Croak)
from now through February I'm about to go from no backlog to (no particular order):

HG Lfrith Thorn (next build)
HG GM Moroccan Front
HG Heavy Gundam (Rollout)
MG Tallgeese Fluegel
MG Sandrock Armadillo
HG Maxter
MG Epyon Sturm und Drang
HG Demi Garrison
HG Lfrith Anavata
MG Shenlong Liaoya
MG Heavyarms Igel
MG Deathscythe Roussette

Uh. Whoops.

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