Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Non-Gundam Updates From Hobby Japan August Issue

Done with all the Gundam-related updates from Hobby Japan August issue, we now look at various news from other interesting merchandises.

Macross Frontier

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1/72 VF-25 Alto's Unit - Summer release, 4,200 Yen.

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Alpha x Omega Figure File 1/8 Klan Klien - Fall release, price TBA. 17cm tall.

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Mecha setting for units from the series, including Macross Quarter, VF-27, Cheyenne II and details of VF-25 done by Shoji Kawamori, which will be used for the Plamo design.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2

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(Left) 1/35 Mechanic Collection Lancelot Conquista - August release, 2,730 Yen, 13cm tall.
(Right) Mechanical Complete Lancelot Conquista - September release, 7,140 Yen, 15cm tall.

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New unit designs.

Linebarrel of Iron

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The Plamos are not new anymore. What's new is 1/8 figurine of Emi Kizaki - October release, 6,090 Yen, 21cm tall.

Kamen Rider Den-O and Kiva

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Ryutaros & Den-O Gun Form - Late September release, 6,300 Yen.
Momotaros & Den-O Sword Form - Late July release, 6,300 Yen.

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Updates on Kamen Rider Kiva's theatrical version: The King of Hell Castle

Engine Sentai Go-onger

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New members in the team: Go-on Gold and Silver, with their Engines, Toripter and Jetras.

Kotobukiya

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Recap on several future Armored Core releases, which can be found in previous posting 1 and 2.

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HMM 1/72 Command Wold Attack Custom Barad Use - July release, 4,410 Yen.

Revoltech Series

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ARX-8 Laevatein - August 15th release, 2,590 Yen (inclusive of tax).

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Gurren Lagann Full Drillized - August 15th release, 1,995 Yen.
Johannes Krauser II Satanic Emperor (Amazon.co.jp Limited) - July 15th release, 1,995 Yen.
Yotsuba& DX Summer Vacation Set - August 1st release, 2,600 Yen.
VF-1J Milia Custom (Hobby Japan Limited) - November release, 1,995 Yen.