Local distributor had to cancel my store's Bandai order for next month because they were the only ones who ordered any. C'mon, Big Hobby, let me give money to my store!
...No, I can't afford that PG Red Frame Kai.
That... really sucks. Anything in particular you were after?
I'm not actually sure what was on the order, but my next projects are the Core Gundam II G-3 Color with the Fake Nu Unit and Weapons, and some sort of Frame Arms Girl build with the upcoming Expansion Armor Type-E and Knight Master Sword packs.
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Dark Raven XLaugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered Userregular
Gotta say, the only part I really dislike on that PGU Gundam is the chest vents lighting up different colors. Seems like an effect transplanted from the Unicorn / Exia without much regard for the original design. Like it looks "wrong" coming out of this particular Gundam, y'know?
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miscellaneousinsanitygrass grows, birds fly, sun shines,and brother, i hurt peopleRegistered Userregular
So, virtual-NYCC is happening right now (man I wish I were at a real NYCC), and Bluefin has a bunch of new kits, as well as a giveaway lottery thing: https://www.bluefinbrands.com/nycc.html?___store=default
Including: a transparent black Haro ball.
Galbaldy Beta went together almost too quick to really be satisfying, but it's a very solid kit. Tight joints, stuff snaps together very firmly. Good construction
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I'm building the Sen-Ti-Nel Plaiobot Gurren Lagann, and it's certainly very fuckin' cool, but it's also mmmn, making me second guess a pre-order for their upcoming Lazengann kit. The plastic is very nice, but the color separation is weak (though there are some pre-painted parts! But there's no yellow/gold plastic, all of that is a sticker...) maybe HG tier, but it costs more than an RG. The sprues are laid out very oddly, feels like there is a lot of wasted space. The tolerances on joints can feel way too tight, and then a lot of surfaces recommend glue (!) to fit together.
Again, very cool to get a nice looking (tho not particularly screen accurate) Gurren Lagann, but it comes with a buncha headaches.
Galbaldy Beta went together almost too quick to really be satisfying, but it's a very solid kit. Tight joints, stuff snaps together very firmly. Good construction
Update on this: the Galbaldy is simple and clean enough that I'm going to experiment with some weathering for the first time
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edited October 2020
I'm still broken up about missing the metal build Barbatos Lupus Rex.
I wanted to use my tax return on it but covid delayed it to hell and back and I didn't have the money, and now theres none around besides scalpers charging $250+ for it
edit: of course I post this and then maybe think up a plan almost immediately
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I got a resin recast part of the glowy Unchained eyes effect part from that Metal Build Lupus Rex and have no goddamned idea how they attach on to the Gunpla of it! There's a very vague instruction diagram but I'm leaning towards "glue"
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I got a resin recast part of the glowy Unchained eyes effect part from that Metal Build Lupus Rex and have no goddamned idea how they attach on to the Gunpla of it! There's a very vague instruction diagram but I'm leaning towards "glue"
I saw a kit like that but it said it only worked with the MG Barbatos
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ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWAH
All snapped together, he looks pretty great out of the box IMO! Some of the joints are still way too stiff, but turns out there's not many parts that need glue.
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I only do that type of weathering on painted models. But that's because I like to combine it with a pre-shaded look. You can dry brush right onto bare plastic as long as you top coat it when done.
Hobby Volt is a neat small YouTube channel focused on gunpla. She is doing a contest, and I figured I would share it here. Check out some of her other videos for some excellent little tips and nuggets of advice.
My local store talked to their bluefin rep and found it was being delayed to April 2021, and therefore was not in their system yet. I've marked myself down as wanting a pre-order, but only in that unofficial capacity.
My local store talked to their bluefin rep and found it was being delayed to April 2021, and therefore was not in their system yet. I've marked myself down as wanting a pre-order, but only in that unofficial capacity.
Edit: The reason I didn't order from them is that they recently got into the whole model sales business so not sure where they are getting their supply. I would guess maybe Bluefin since they get other Bandai stuff, but not sure.
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Nah, my local store directly talks to Bluefin. I'm suspecting the early pre-orders, like Gundam Planet, are imports. That lines up with April 2021 being the US launch.
The other thing that came out of talking with my store? Learning that the Perfect Grade Banshee Norn is out of stock with Bluefin and awaiting a reprint.
... Which means they are perfectly okay with me going to another store and ordering it. (I've been friends with my store's manager longer than he's been an employee there. I wanted to ask him if it was okay that I betrayed him first. )
Soooo... I now have 1 PG on hand, 1 on order to ship soon, and 1 on order to ship next year.
turtleantGunpla Dadis the best.Registered Userregular
Considering all the bells and whistles they're cramming into it, the new PG grandpa is kind of a crazy good deal, as far as PGs go. Not surprised at all it's selling out everywhere.
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i was in a gunpla-ing mood and didn't want to work on any of my current builds
so i started a new one!
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edited October 2020
In this week's episode of "Ian Plays Robot Dolly Dressup":
In spite of Koto's best efforts to keep me from fitting everything together, I'm finally approaching a spot I'm happy with on Architect. Kinda regretting going for the dark metallic paint so early since I wound up rearranging everything again, but it's not a bad color and I may commit to it later.
Wish I felt my Materia was going so well. She's still cool but looks kind of incomplete - too much "rigging" and not enough armor. I do have a really neat pair of shoulder pads from the EX Armor Set B but it's A) a different aesthetic and reserved for my next build. Really wishing USAGS, GP and even Koto's store had more MSG sets in stock.
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I wonder if 30mm stuff is compatible with those? Would give you a ton more options.
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I opened and looked through my PG Unicorn.
I shouldn't have done that. While I know the LED kits are coming soon, just.. seeing the parts and recognizing them from my RG, and seeing all the potential for panel lining...
Then there was this mysterious white cardboard piece encased in another piece. Like.. I had no clue what it was.
And then...
I'm so glad they did this. Properly painted. I'll need to do a little bit of panel lining, but still!
*sigh* I need, NEED to work on other stuff in my backlog before I hit another perfect grade, and now that I see the base for this.. I NEED to clear room.
Kinda a shame it doesn't have the weights that Perfect Strike did, but given that it is going to be illuminated from the inside, that makes sense.
Not only did they paint it they stuck a magnet in them so they stick together. Just be carefully putting them I cracked the plastic on one of them on a test fit cause I thought they went in further.
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Not only did they paint it they stuck a magnet in them so they stick together. Just be carefully putting them I cracked the plastic on one of them on a test fit cause I thought they went in further.
I'd heard mention of a magnet, but I ran the sealed runner along my laptop (which has a bunch of magnetic points) and didn't feel anything. So I'm glad to hear that! And I hope it continues through to the Banshee and the Phenex.
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pbandais seem to get reprints about 2ish years apart unless they're particularly popular
https://www.bluefinbrands.com/nycc.html?___store=default
Including: a transparent black Haro ball.
Again, very cool to get a nice looking (tho not particularly screen accurate) Gurren Lagann, but it comes with a buncha headaches.
Update on this: the Galbaldy is simple and clean enough that I'm going to experiment with some weathering for the first time
(Sorry Weissy)
The Nu wasn't nearly as impressive as the Sazabi, Char should've won... if not for the whole planet killing meteor idea, anyway.
Also, your Unicorn looks like it just got turned down when asking someone to prom.
Weighed it down too much, wouldn't stand.
(Not sure on the second...)
I wanted to use my tax return on it but covid delayed it to hell and back and I didn't have the money, and now theres none around besides scalpers charging $250+ for it
edit: of course I post this and then maybe think up a plan almost immediately
I saw a kit like that but it said it only worked with the MG Barbatos
All snapped together, he looks pretty great out of the box IMO! Some of the joints are still way too stiff, but turns out there's not many parts that need glue.
Not the more advanced battle damage they get into, just the "bare metal" look on some areas
Second guy says you can do it either onto a painted model or right onto the plastic but I just like to hear how y'all have done it
I'm using all Tamiya paints, flat aluminum and matte clear
Not yet.
My local store talked to their bluefin rep and found it was being delayed to April 2021, and therefore was not in their system yet. I've marked myself down as wanting a pre-order, but only in that unofficial capacity.
Is this what you guys were talking about? I probably won't pre-order with them, but they had it up last week.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/138922
Edit: The reason I didn't order from them is that they recently got into the whole model sales business so not sure where they are getting their supply. I would guess maybe Bluefin since they get other Bandai stuff, but not sure.
Steam: betsuni7
https://www.usagundamstore.com/collections/new/products/pg-1-60-rx-78-2-unleashed-2-0
Promo code GBGW15 brings it down to $234 ;D
Finished the MG Barbatos.
The other thing that came out of talking with my store? Learning that the Perfect Grade Banshee Norn is out of stock with Bluefin and awaiting a reprint.
... Which means they are perfectly okay with me going to another store and ordering it. (I've been friends with my store's manager longer than he's been an employee there. I wanted to ask him if it was okay that I betrayed him first.
Soooo... I now have 1 PG on hand, 1 on order to ship soon, and 1 on order to ship next year.
Why did I decide to do this to myself?
so i started a new one!
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I shouldn't have done that. While I know the LED kits are coming soon, just.. seeing the parts and recognizing them from my RG, and seeing all the potential for panel lining...
Then there was this mysterious white cardboard piece encased in another piece. Like.. I had no clue what it was.
And then...
I'm so glad they did this. Properly painted. I'll need to do a little bit of panel lining, but still!
*sigh* I need, NEED to work on other stuff in my backlog before I hit another perfect grade, and now that I see the base for this.. I NEED to clear room.
Kinda a shame it doesn't have the weights that Perfect Strike did, but given that it is going to be illuminated from the inside, that makes sense.
I'd heard mention of a magnet, but I ran the sealed runner along my laptop (which has a bunch of magnetic points) and didn't feel anything. So I'm glad to hear that! And I hope it continues through to the Banshee and the Phenex.