Non-Gundam Updates - September

*Notes: Publishing some of my draft postings - the ones still using Picspay (about 14 of them in total). Hope everything goes well for the pictures posted ^^

Non-Gundam Updates from Hobby Japan and Model Graphix September Issue (all prices mentioned are inclusive of tax):

Macross Frontier


More images of 1/72 Transformable VF-25 Alto's Unit - Looks really good to me ^^
20cm tall, September release, 4,725 Yen.
Also mentioned are its DX Chogokin version, as well as Ozma Lee's unit - 1/60 scale, 23cm tall. Late November release, 12,600 Yen each.


Unit introduction of a few Macross Frontier mecha, including VF-27 and other Macross merchandises.
Code Geass


Mecha setting for the upgraded Lancelot and Guren Type-02, called Lancelot Albion and Guren Ganesha's Eight Extremities-Type (紅蓮聖天八極式, Guren Shōten Hakkyokushiki).


In Action!! OffShoot Guren Type-02 - 12cm tall, Early August release, 2,940 Yen.
Burai (Zero's Unit) - 11cm tall, October release, 2,730 Yen.
Burai (Black Knight Version) - 11cm tall, October release, 2,415 Yen.
Gawain - 18cm tall, release date and price TBA.
Mechanical Complete Lancelot Conquista - 15cm tall, September release, 7,140 Yen.
Latest Updates: 1/35 Mechanic Collection Lancelot got his loyal coating ver. right? How is Bandai as we know it, going to miss out the chance for such re-release opportunity on Guren Type-02 and Vincent?


1/35 Mechanic Collection Vincent Loyal Coating Ver. - September release, 3,990 Yen.


1/35 Mechanic Collection Guren Type-02 Loyal Coating Ver. - September release, 3,990 Yen.
Code Geass fans, interested? ^^;

Merchandise images from Hobby Search.

Armored Core 1/72 Transformable Nineball Seraph



Available now, 8,190 Yen. This one is done by Keisuke Watanable.
HMM 1/72 Shield Liger Mk. II



HMM 1/72 Shield Liger Mk. II mod, done by Seiichi Matsumiya.
Linebarrels of Iron


Runners for 1/144 Linebarrel is shown - 15cm tall. October release, 3,990 Yen.
1/144 Linebarrel resin kit - release date & price TBA.
Gashapon set - All five types, 8cm tall each. October release, 400 Yen each.
Revoltech


Revoltech Kerberos Panzer Cop - September 15^th release, 1,995 Yen.
Enki - September 15^th release, 1,995 Yen.
Wonder Festival Limited Gurren Lagann Metallic Ver. - August 3^rd release, 2,000 Yen.
Fraulein Yoko - October 1^st release, 2,300 Yen.
Batman the Dark Knight


Hot Toys 1/6 Batman the Dark Knight Ver., Bat-Pod and Batmobile (more information and images in this previous posting)
Movie Realization Batman & Bat-Pod - Batman is 18cm tall, while his Bat-Pod is 30cm in length. Late September release, 8,925 Yen.
RAH Batman the Dark Knight Suit - 28cm tall. March 2009 release, 20,790 Yen.


Kamen Rider Kiva


Updates on Kamen Rider Kiva's theatrical version: The King of Hell Castle. Looks like apart from his father, Wataru will be able to meet Jiro in person as well.
S.I.C. Ryutaros & Den-O Gun Form


Late September release, 6,300 Yen.
Engine Sentai Go-onger


Engine Dai-Shogun, to be appeared in the theatrical version of this current Super Sentai series, called Engine Sentai Go-onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! GekijōBang!! The movie will premiere at the same time as Kamen Rider Kiva: The King of Hell Castle.
Also, Engine-Oh G9 - the gattai of all Go-onger's machines. Very crowded ^^;
All magazine scans from Hobby Japan and Model Graphix September Issue.

HG Ali's Enact Again!

Promo for Bandai's September Gunpla list revealed items that would probably raise the eyebrows of many fans^^;


HG 1/144 GN Arms Type D - 6,300 Yen
HG 1/144 Ali Al Saachez's Enact Moralia Custom - 1,050 Yen
Ali's Enact again? And this time in its original color too! Many (me included) probably believed that the previous Agrissa Custom Type was the one between the two color variations to be released, and I believe many fell for that too ('fell for it' as in purchasing the red version thinking that this blue one will not be released anymore). In fact, I almost fell for it too but I was saved because Agrissa Custom Type haven't arrived here in Kuching.

No big deal if you're interested in the red version, but for me and the others who like this blue version more (because it totally owned Exia in its debut combat in Moralia), yes it does matter. With probably no changes in its equipments what-so-ever, I think this can be considered one of the most classic examples of Bandai's Gunpla milking scheme so far :(

Other merchandises listed:


MG Johnny Ridden's Customized High Mobility Zaku II - 4,725 Yen
Two bazookas, no part-swapping indeed. ^^


BB Senshi Sangokuden Chouryou Gelgoog - 630 Yen
Like Sazabi, a refined SD Gelgoog plamo in don't-know-how-many years ^^;


Tamama Foot Soldier Musha Robo - 840 Yen
Have his own two modes and two different gattai modes with Musha Keroro Robo as well. Almost too sophisticated as a plamo meant for the kiddies eh?


1/72 Transformable VF-25F Alto's Unit - 4,725 Yen
Finally, the release date has been set! Macross Frontier fans take note: September is the month ^^
I'll wait for VF-25S Ozma Lee's Armored Pack instead, probably a very long wait, but 4,500 Yen for Alto's Unit isn't a 'doesn't-matter-just-buy-it' price tag ^^;


1/20 Scopedog Pailsen Files Ver. - 5,775 Yen
Scopedog again?! How daring for Bandai to put a comparison with its previous release as well ^^;
Someone commented that September is a boring month for Gunpla fans in a previous posting. I think I can agree to that now. If you're not interested in yet another MG Zaku II Ver. 2.0 variation, and Alto's VF-25F isn't your cup of tea as well, then indeed, there's very few item to be put on your list indeed ^^;

Look on the bright side, September can be a time for your wallet to "grow" again before the next hunt right? XD

All images from Hobby Search.

MG G Fighter

MG G Fighter has finally been confirmed on Bandai Hobby Center's Space Diary Of The Captain. However, Gundam fans will have to wait till next year for its release. No information on its price yet.


The image shown on the site is actually from the HGUC version. Given how similar Gundam Ver. 2.0 is to its HGUC equivalence, one can expect the G Fighter to be quite similar as well. The design will be aiming for "nostalgic" 80's feel with simple appearance but plenty of complex mechanical details and gimmicks for the interior I suppose? Part swapping used for the HGUC version won't be in anyway for sure.

MG G Fighter will not come with Gundam Ver. 2.0, but a Hyper Hammer is included. "Another" is a better word actually, since there's one that comes with Gundam Ver. 2.0. I'm sure another shield will be included as well, as it's needed for the G Armor transformation.

The website also shows a chart of many MSs which are "maybe" releases in the MG line:


GM Cannon mentioned the other day, as well as Hazel Custom are in. ^^
Remember, the key word here is "maybe", not "possible", there's a difference between the two. XD Don't place your hope too high if you're a fan of any of them.

Images above are from Bandai Hobby Center's Space Diary Of The Captain.

Also, even more images of MG Zaku Cannon after yesterday:



The inner frame for the leg is new this time, and the part separation for the its armors is going to be fun to see ^^
Comes with a Zaku Machinegun and 280mm Bazooka too.
Images from Toysdaily.

On the other hand, GA Graphic has put up more images of Tamashii Nation's Project BM! Setsuna:




More images on GA Graphic.
This figure will be about 30cm tall, and is available through pre-order until September 3^rd at 17,460 Yen. Release date is late December.

Finally, information on the Japanese release date of August Gundam merchandise list:

August 6^th
- HGUC Kampfer
- HGUC Rick Dom Colony Color Ver.

August 7^th
- HG 1/144 Enact Demo Color Ver.
- BB Senshi Sangokuden Ryomou Dijeh / Kannei Kampfer Gou Assault Marine set

Image from Apron No Hito Mokei Production Diary.

- BB Senshi Exia

August 21^st
- MG Zaku Cannon

August 28^th
- 1/100 Exia EXF (Trans-Am Mode)

Image from Toysdaily.

- Action Base 1 Sparkle Green Ver.

Information from Apron No Hito Mokei Production Diary.