HG GN-XIII, 1/144 Linebarrel & New Gundam Gashapon

Pretty much no connection between the two actually, just that they are both upcoming model kits.

More images of HG 1/144 GN-XIII, formally called GN-XIII A-Laws Type.






Only GN Lance is totally new I'm afraid. The rest can be seen from HG 1/144 GN-X.

Images are from Bandai Hobbysite.

On the other hand, 1/144 Linebarrel from Kotobukiya. Linebarrels of Iron's fans are not going to miss out this one I believe? ^^







Images are from GN Graphic.

On the other hand, two new set of Gundam gashapon which are should have been put in the posting made yesterday: ^^;

- SD Gundam Impact Vol. 3


Image from Toysdaily.
Featuring seven MSs, including ZZ, Qubeley, Musha Gundam, Johnny Ridden's Customized High Mobility Type Zaku II, Destiny and two unknown types. Early January release, 100 Yen each.

- Chibi Voice Gundam Double O 2^nd Season


Five characters included: the four Meisters and the mysterious masked man. Voice action for each character, featuring lines from their respective seiyuu.

Late January release, 699 Yen per figure, 6993 Yen per set.

Image and information from Fumuo.

BB Senshi 00 & HCM-Pro Arios EDITED

EDITED: Plenty of images for HCM-Pro G-Box 00 Gundam + O Riser!

More images for the two Gundam Double O merchandises above:



Very high playability ^^
Images from Toysdaily.




Hollow tail stabilizer? XD
Images from Toysdaily.












So that's how 00 Gundam 'gattai' with O Riser. IT's basically splitting up O Riser into three components, the two wing units mount onto the Twin GN Drives, while the body attaches to the backpack.

Almost too simple eh? ^^;

It's as I worried as well. Previously I was hoping that body of O Riser could support the two wing units from the back after the transformation, and not merely relying on the Twin GN Drive. Two big wing units hanging onto them may be a huge burden for them to carry. That could work out well for this HCM-Pro version no doubt, since the figure is small, but the joints are just as strong. I'm more concerned about the Gunpla release, especially the 1/100 scale version. I saw before for the prototype of 00 that the Twin GN Drives would be pulled down even when it's just the Blade Shield that is attached to them. And now bigger and heavier O Riser coming to add on more weight to it. I'm not too optimistic about the ability of the 1/100 scale version to handle too much action. Nope, not even ABS hard plastic is that reliable for such heavy attachments.

Then again, I really love the color and the markings on this new HCM-Pro 00. Not the shiny conventional blue for Gundam as seen in its singular release, but a more subtle GN Arms-type of blue. That's quite refreshing to see. ^^ The marking design is quite cool as well. ^^

Also, we get to see another use of GN Sword II - huge beam saber.

Images are from Amiami.

Others, fans of Linebarrels of Iron may be interested in this set of Gashapon:

Ultimate Solid Ex Linebarrels of Iron






All five types. Eight figures per set. Each figure is 80 to 95mm tall. January 2009 release. 6,300 Yen per set.

Images are from Amiami.

Zeonic Eyes

100 Yen each capsule toy from Bandai coming in this month. Indeed it has a new series name, but from what I see, the quality didn't improve much from the old SD Full Color Custom series. ^^; Many of the colors are missing (as with the SD Full Color Custom series).

Gundam capsule toy collectors may be disappointed. ^^





All seven types, early October release, 100 Yen each.
Vol. 2 coming in November, featuring Arios, Selavee, Wing, Tallgeese, Infinite Justice, Knight Gundam and Musha Mk. II. Images of their prototypes in this previous posting.

Images above are from Toysdaily.

On the other hand, the 300-Yen each HGIF Gundam Double O Characters B-Side is a different story in my opinion. The quality of these figures seems too well for their price tag. Each figure is 11cm tall, a size which is really suitable for display on your studies.

Em, maybe not ^^;




Images above are from Toysdaily.

I save the good stuff till the last actually. Behold: Bandai's future 300-Yen each capsule toy series: Zeonic Eyes


Zeon fans must be really excited about this release eh? That included me too. Quite similar to the Magnetic Scout series, but these new 'heads' have light-up action for their mono-eyes, and they can move at the same time. ^^

Also, they seem to be without base, if the scale is appropriate, Gunpla enthusiasts may be able to modify them to fit onto MG models ^^

Image from Toysdaily.