Monday, November 26, 2007

Non-Gunpla Gundam Merchandises

Don't blame me for the weird title above, I was having some trouble figuring out a suitable title for this posting. I was thinking of using 'Gundam Figures' instead, but two of the merchandises below really do not seem to qualify as figures ^^; Read on to find out more.

Mobile Suit in Action Exia - I think I reported about this figure quite some time ago. Anyway, while the package art seems so cool, there are some minor flaws on the real content, as you may find some paint to spill over in certain parts, especially the head. Anyway, as with all MSIA figures, the joints are sturdy, and the whole figure is made of hard plastic, so it's more durable than the Gunpla and HCM-Pro version, and I believe even for the upcoming GFF version as well. However, the articulation and the playability of this MSIA is still quite advanced as compared to the previous releases. The price is relatively low - 2,000 Yen. Very suitable for 'hardcore' toy collectors or as Christmas gift to your young cousins or nephews XD



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MSIA Dynames - December release, 2,500 Yen



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MSIA Kyrios - December release, 2,500 Yen.



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MSIA Virtue - December release, 3,000 Yen



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HCM-Pro Gundam vs. Char's Zaku II (Theatrical Edition DVD Box Sale Commemoration Set) - HCM-Pro Gundam and Char's Zaku II bundled as another release. How convenience of Bandai, but at least they did designed a nice back cover for the box. Just as the limited Gundam Real TV Color Ver., this HCM-Pro will be available between 20 November 2007 and 31 January 2008 at the price of 3,990 Yen.




Not sure if the display base is included...


The HCM-Pro Gundam is the Special Marking Ver. and the Zaku II is the new Master Marking Ver.. Their combined price (3,780 Yen) is actually lower than this special bundled package. Well, just thought you might be interested to know ^^
Image from Yahoo! Japan.

HY2M 1/12 Zaku II Real Color Version - The almighty 1.5 meter tall, 40 kg heavy Zaku II in the real color version. Release date is the same as the special HCM-Pro pack mentioned above at the price of 294,000 Yen (around RM10,290). *cough* *cough* The tax included is already 14,000 Yen.


Image from Yahoo! Japan.

HY2M 1/12 Zaku II Mastermind Japan Color Version - My eyes almost fell off when I read Gunota Headlines reported that the purchase of this huge Zaku is limited to one per customer. Wuhhuh~ who would buy more than one anyway?! especially when the price is 105,000 Yen more expensive than the Real TV color ver. mentioned above.

When I dug up some information about Mastermind Japan, I changed my mind. Mastermind Japan fans who can spend $590, or even $848 for a T Shirt should have no problem (financial) for such a high-priced Zaku. Not sure if they will line up to get in though XD

Sales of this Zaku is until 31 January - 399,000 Yen (around 13,965). Er... anyone interested?


Image from Yahoo! Japan.