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Official Discord Link: https://discord.gg/TzbPAEB -------------------------------------------------  "I'm sorry, I'm not very knowledgeable about the plastic model industry, so I can't answer that question. Unfortunately, I can't really make a statement on the plastic scale modeling kits, probably because I'd be eradicated from the industry if I made my true feelings known." - Yoshiyuki Tomino, creator of Gundam. ------------------------------------------------- Previous threads: Gunpla/Plamo Thread Mk. III - 1/1 Scale Real Grade Nerds Gunpla/Model Thread 2: Breakin' Plastic, Breakin' Bank Welcome to Gunpla/Plamo/Robot Toy Thread 4.0. You know why you came here - you like anime robots and want to build and/or collect a lot of them. Sit down, relax, and grab your hobby knife as you enter the world of Gunpla. Any questions? ____________________ PMush Perfect posted:That would kind of require buying a Gunpla to know about, wouldn't it?  ____________________ COMMON "GRADES" OF GUNPLA Super Deformed  Giant robots made to be cute. Simple builds, but generally lacking in part and color separation. Will require some experience with painting to really bring out their detail. 1/144 High Grade kits  More involved build than the above, better molded detail, better color separation with stickers only generally being used for small details, and better articulation/poseability. 1/144 Real Grade  Basically being Master Grades in a 1/144 scale, the RG line dwarfs other 1/144 kits (and many Master Grade kits) in terms of detail and complexity. Recommended that you have some experience with modeling before you take on a RG, as a high parts count combined with many small parts could make this a frustrating experience for beginners. 1/100 Master Grade  The flagship gunpla line, Master Grades are what fills the shelves of many Gunpla builders. Because of the high parts count, full inner frame assembly, and multiple marking sheets to add extra detail, these are kits for people with some experience in modeling. However, even with minimal effort, a MG can become an impressive display piece on any shelf. 1/60 Perfect Grade  A line for only the diehard Gunpla builders due to their extremely high parts count, required build time, and demand for shelf space. Is Gunpla the only kind of model kits Bandai makes? No, Bandai makes a poo poo ton of model kits based on other franchises, and between that and their smaller/failed Gunpla lines results in way too many different model kit lines to list off. Instead, here's a link that shows them off, ranging from DBZ to Macross to Star Wars: http://www.dalong.net/review/etc/etc_cata_e.htm What if i'm really lazy though, and just want cool stuff to pose right out of the box. Is there anything for me? Yes, yes there is. ____________________ Robot Damashii, The Robot Spirits  This is Bandai/Tamashii Nation's line of high-quality, highly detailed, solidly constructed, and extremely poseable robot action figures. Standing in at just shy of six inches and coming with loads of accessories, these figures put Bandai's earlier efforts such as In Action! and HCM Pro to shame. Super Robot Chogokin  A line under the Tamashii Nations umbrella, Bandai created smaller, high-quality, extremely articulated robots under its already popular Chogokin banner. These figures include an impressive amount of die-cast construction for their size and are extremely well-crafted figures. Soul of Chogokin  Major league robot toy collecting right here. Highly expensive, but extremely well built, well-detailed die-cast super robot toys are the name of the game, loaded with more accessories than you'll ever know what to do with. A Soul of Chogokin figure will make an excellent centerpiece to any collection. Revoltech Kaiyodo's long-running line of small, extremely poseable action figures. These highly detailed figures come with included stands and numerous accessories. The secret to their ability to strike and hold any pose comes from the use of the Revoltech ratcheting joint. Very reasonable price-point.  Okay, I want to buy this stuff. Where's a good place to go? ____________________ Amazon.com - Prime Shipping on many kits, reasonable North American prices. Hobby Link Japan - Watch for sales and shipping specials. Hobby Search AmiAmi - Best prices around, great for pre-ordering though they can sell out quickly. Thanks to Mecha Gojira for his OP, which helped make creating this one a lot easier. TaurusOxford fucked around with this message at 08:29 on Aug 18, 2019 |
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Sorry about that, OP is still a WIP. Tomino quote and picture are added.
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Nov 1, 2014 23:52
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Zwingley posted:I'll get there eventually. Don't get there. Never get there.
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Nov 2, 2014 01:11
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Can we organize a Goon meet to Bimmi and Fauxtool's house so we can get those loving kits built? Or at least get them drunk and then take the kits for ourselves while they are asleep? I call dibs on 1/60 Wing Zero, PG Skygrasper, 1/100 legend, and PG RX-78-2.
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Nov 2, 2014 01:48
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New pictures of SOC GaoGaiGar have arrived:  Even S.D. GaiGar forms are possible. Also, Robot Damashii Freedom and Justice Gundams: 
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Nov 2, 2014 15:24
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I think it's supposed to be a variation on Deep Striker Ex-S Gundam, but the size of it suggests it's bigger than a 1/100 scale. PG Deep Striker maybe? If so, holy gently caress that's gonna be a price tag with 3 zeros after it.
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Nov 2, 2014 23:19
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 HLJ.com is advertising that the Japanese yen is currently in the shitter, so prices are now the cheapest they've been since 2007 if you want to save some cash.
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Nov 4, 2014 09:01
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BlitzBlast posted:
The new mold whore of the Metal Build line.
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Nov 4, 2014 23:33
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Literally The Worst posted:I'm boring and hate posing Well that explains why you bought Neo Zeong, cause it's also boring and hates to be posed. 
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Nov 5, 2014 15:58
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Suzaku posted:New thread, new (crappy) backlog pictures. Not everything is visible, but you get the idea. I really wish I had my time back and made the thread title Gunpla/Plamo Thread Mk.IV: Build your goddamn backlog!
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Nov 5, 2014 18:46
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Kotobukiya Gurren Lagann Fulldrillized Mode: http://imgur.com/M43LT5L,Uay2bjT,IHHS96C,38TKE1n,g07AaxU While i'll never buy the SRC GL cause I think the proportions on it are god-awful, the Drillset of Manliness add-on was super worth it. Yes, all those drills(minus the obvious Giga Drills) are super-glued on. Yes, i'm terrified to touch him now.
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Nov 7, 2014 14:55
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Zwingley posted:What action base should I be using for RGs? For 1/144 kits, Action Base 2 is always the way to go.
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Nov 7, 2014 18:43
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Tenzarin posted:Isn't action base 1 the same price? I took the arm off another action base 1 and have 2 arms on one base. You can even use the bases to make bigger bases. AB2s can be combined together too. Also, AB1s are kinda overkill for a 1/144 kit unless you need one kit considerably higher off the ground for some sort of diorama shot.
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Nov 7, 2014 19:24
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Are you talking about this SD RX-78-2? http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN960227/Gun The MG Gouf is a good kit. Just make sure you buy the 2.0, and not the original.
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Nov 8, 2014 04:32
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Literally The Worst posted:Now when you say "The rest"... Don't get too excited yet. All that's confirmed so far is Shining, God, Master, and Rising.
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Nov 8, 2014 05:23
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Broken Loose posted:Did I miss an announcement? Which G Gundam kit is in Build Fighters? Pssst, it's a joke. Build Burning Gundam, get it? BlitzBlast posted:Incidentally, two weeks until the big gunpla expo. Here's hoping it'll blow the Tamashii Nations' showing out of the water! Hopefully we get confirmation of new Build Fighters (Try) MGs. I want Wing Fenice. 
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Nov 8, 2014 08:26
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Zedd posted:Forgive me if i am wrong but werent you or somebody else talking about a 3rd party MG gundam X maoh? I mentioned a long while ago in the old thread that a third party made a knockoff of HG Gundam X Maoh, but that's it.
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Nov 8, 2014 12:33
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Literally The Worst posted:Now buy a neo zeong. Literally The Worst posted:All you all need is the Neo Zeong. Just because you have buyer's remorse doesn't mean you're allowed to try and stick that on the rest of us.
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Nov 10, 2014 07:46
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Hijo Del Helmsley posted:Should I get GM Sniper II or Sniper K9? Get both and put the K9 parts on GM Sniper II. If that's not an option, get the K9. You can never go wrong with more posing/display options.
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Nov 10, 2014 15:19
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Literally The Worst posted:The correct Christmas tree is the Neo Zeong with Fuunsaiki as a star. I hope she also hit you when you bought NZ. If you ever see this LtW's roommate, please note that we never told him to buy that piece of poo poo.
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Nov 12, 2014 16:42
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Literally The Worst posted:The purpose of this kit is to sit on my shelf on an action base and look baller as heck with a bunch of guns. It will succeed at this by having a bunch of guns For the love of loving God, DO NOT put all of the FA weapons on Unicorn. I have horror photos of what happened to mine when my action base gave out and my FA Unicorn took a 3-foot drop off my shelf.
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Nov 13, 2014 03:48
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Edit: /\/\/\ -  everythingWasBees posted:For every Gundam X comment I think BlitzBlast has another Gundam X kit added to their backlog. There's the HGUC V2. That's about as good as you're going to get - http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN985143/Gun
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Nov 13, 2014 04:17
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signalnoise posted:I still don't "get" building a gundam in one day It's not that hard. Hell, a HG kit is something that can be knocked out in about 2 hours, tops.
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Nov 15, 2014 14:56
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signalnoise posted:With all the sanding and the lining and the whatnot Yeah, there's your problem. I just shave off the nub with my hobby knife, dab an appropriately colored marker on the spot and wipe off the excess with a paper towel.
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Nov 15, 2014 15:19
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Frankenstein Dad posted:Okay, thanks for the advice. Welcome to the thread. Make sure you buy MG Wing kits somewhere down the line, or i'll spam pictures to convince you of their awesomeness.  Broken Loose posted:I'm actually pretty sure that the Mk-II is either the oldest or the second-oldest on your list, but yeah newer kits tend to be better. The website he linked is saying Mk.II 2.0 came out this year, which is what caused his confusion. TaurusOxford fucked around with this message at 03:58 on Nov 16, 2014 |
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Nov 16, 2014 03:55
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Pre-orders are showing up for Daban PG Red Frame Astray, which will apparently come with a free metal Gerbera Straight:  On a related note, pre-orders have also shown up for a PG-sized Tactical Arms:  Looks pretty drat good.
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Nov 18, 2014 04:56
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BizarroAzrael posted:Has anyone here messed around with HGBF Gundam Fenice Rinascita much? I assume the port on the back will take one of the other BF backpacks, whilst retaining it's wings? Right now I think I want to give it the 00 Seven Sword rifle (probably switch the arms in) and see what I can put on the back. If I don't get more imaginative, I might just stick a Dark Matter pack on it. The port on the back is meant for the Buster Rifle.
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Nov 18, 2014 17:38
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Hijo Del Helmsley posted:For babby's first painting (I want a yellow V-fin on the RX-78), could I just brush-paint that? I still have my Citadel paints and brushes from when I collected 40k. Would I need to prime it? For something as small as a v-fin, that's not something you need to prime. Brush painting will work fine.
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Nov 18, 2014 19:03
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SALT CURES HAM posted:How well-articulated are the HGFC Burning Gundam and Master Gundam (w/ Fuunsaiki)? I'm probably getting them on Thursday when I get paid, but the way I want to pose them when I'm done might be a little tricky. They're about as poseable as you can ask for, especially Build Burning. Any real limitations will be due to the MS design rather than poor engineering.
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Nov 18, 2014 23:34
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W.T. Fits posted:... Cool video, but that design still just does nothing for me. I'm more or less in the same boat. I bought MG FA Unicorn, but that was mostly for lead Gundam collection purposes. Granted, the PG looks considerably better in proportions, but nothing about it is making me go "HERE'S MY MONEY!".
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Nov 19, 2014 18:25
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BlitzBlast posted:Not sure what I was expecting from a third Unicorn form, but Destroy Unchained probably wasn't it. The funny thing is that 00 Raiser is my second favorite design, and I can't even convince myself to buy Daban's version of it cause the 0 Raiser is so heavy even aerial poses would be difficult to pull off.
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Nov 19, 2014 21:54
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MG Gundam Double X... RG 00 Raiser... HG Wing Zero Honoo... RE 1/100 GP04...  gently caress me, next year is gonna get expensive fast. DX looks awesome, as does Wing Zero Honoo. HYYYYYYYPE!!!
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Nov 20, 2014 15:36
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MJP posted:There's a Gerbera coming forth? Link? I must have missed it. He means GP-04. It's codename is Gerbera.
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Nov 20, 2014 17:57
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madpanda posted:The brave on taghobby seems to have 3 revisions is what i'm asking about. All at 1/144 size. Those are the same kit but with magazine-exclusive weapons. One from Dengeki Hobby, another from Gundam ACE.
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Nov 20, 2014 20:51
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Hijo Del Helmsley posted:Speaking of Hi-Nu, how is the GPB version's kit? It's literally the same as the HGUC Hi-Nu, except with black and yellow. Just keep in mind that only two of the fin funnels can be deployed.
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Nov 20, 2014 21:04
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MJP posted:If you're cutting right at the part, though, wouldn't that possibly induce gouging like that cut you have? You can avoid doing that if you're careful, but it'll still require a lot of experience to pull it off consistently.
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Nov 20, 2014 23:15
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Tenzarin posted:You covered the nub up pretty good but the gouge is pretty visible. I would use a knife to de-nub if it didn't really make it noticeable. They're inevitable, especially with Exia Dark Matter being announced(which all but confirms Amazing Exia). Now that Unicorn is dying out, make way for BF and G Reco MGs.
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Nov 21, 2014 05:56
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TARDISman posted:Wait, what? When was the Shamblo announced?! I want to know this too, cause GundamGuy has nothing even remotely implying a RE 1/100 Shamblo got announced.
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Nov 21, 2014 06:56
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Dj Meow Mix posted:Might buy DX just for posing it underfoot of the superior X I will find you and hurt you. 
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