Studio RECKLESS's Resin Kits at Chara Hobby 2009 & FW Gundam STANDart Vol. 5

An array of new and old Gundam resin kit from Studio RECKLESS at this year's Chara Hobby:





[NEW] 1/144 Gundam Double Zeta, sculptured by Takayuki Yanase (小松原博之)



[NEW] 1/144 Hyaku Shiki reissue, sculptured by Takayuki Yanase. Comes with damaged parts as seen in the final episode of "Zeta Gundam".




[NEW] 1/144 MSZ-007 Mass Productive Type Gundam Zeta, sculptured by Takayuki Yanase.



[NEW] 1/144 MSZ-006X1 Proto Zeta Gundam, sculptured by NAOKI


[NEW] 1/144 Nemo, Zaku III Custom, sculptured by Keita Yagyu (柳生圭太)


[NEW] 1/144 Gundam Ez8, by sculptured Ikeda Tetsuya (池田哲也)


1/144 Gouf Custom, sculptured by syujyu.



1/144 Zeta Roll Out Color and Zeta Striker Amuro Ray's Color Type


1/144 Masterpiece Zeta Gundam


1/144 Delta Gundam
Images from GToys, GA Graphic: 1/144 Gundam Double Zeta, 1/144 MSZ-007 Mass Productive Type Gundam Zeta.

On the other hand, large images of FW Gundam Standart Vol. 5, which will be released today (August 31st):




Hand guns can be hold, or mounted on hip armor.
Shokugan (candy included). All 4 types including: Tallgeese III, GM Sniper Custom, God Gundam and God Gundam "Meikyou Shisui" (明鏡止水) Mode. 693 Yen each (inclusive of tax).

Images from Volks Hobby Planning Division.

SEED VS Astray Backpack Unit Special Campaign

A very sketchy promo poster of MG Astray Blue Frame reveals "SEED VS Astray Backpack Unit Special Campaign".


From the poster it says:
- "Buy MG Astray Blue Frame 2nd and get backpack unit parts"
- "4 types of backpack units in one set"
- "can be used to ... all VS Astray series ..."

Picture shows 1/100 Gale Strike's backpack being attached to MG Astray Blue Frame's back.

We always complain that special prizes are available only in Japan, now this one will be only for international market. ^^ Campaign will begin in mid October - means MG Astray Blue Frame Second Revise's release date will also be in mid October as well?

Also, this new MG's Tactical Arms 2 seems quite cool - it can be attached to the Gundam's forearm and has the never seen before beam blade mode.

Looks like the same weapon wielded by Astray Mirage Frame?

Image from Komica.

Exclusive Prize for PG 00 Raiser Initial Batch of Release

Some thing we miss about Perfect Grade 00 Raiser displayed at Chara Hobby 2009:


"豪華初回特典付属決定" Exclusive prize for initial batch of release confirmed.

Just like PG Astray Red Frame, Bandai's running the special prize strategy for PG 00 Raiser as well. Will it be clear armor parts again? or special display stand? Plenty of possibilities ^^





November release, not much time left for Bandai to be hiding the details for such a huge kit. ^^; Hopefully we'll get a better idea soon.

All images from GToys.

SEED VS Astray & Transformers from Chara Hobby 2009

Closeups on MG Astray Blue Frame Second Revise and 1/100 Astray Mirage Frame from Chara Hobby 2009:








MG Astray Blue Frame Second Revise - October release, 5,040 Yen (inclusive of tax).




1/100 Astray Mirage Frame - October release, 2,625 Yen (inclusive of tax).
On the other hand, several upcoming Transformers action figures were on display at the event as well:



Disney Label Donald Duck Bumblebee - December release, 3,990 Yen (inclusive of tax).


Disney Label Mickey Mouse Trailer Halloween Version - 7-11Net limited release. Pre-order period is between July 14th and September 19th. September 23rd release. 4,200 Yen (inclusive of tax).



Alternity Bumblebee (Champion Yellow), Cliffhanger (Supreme Red Pearl) featuring Suzuki Swift - November 28th release, 4,725 Yen (inclusive of tax).


Alternity Megatron featuring Nissan Fairlady Z Diamond Black Ver. - October 1st release, 4,725 Yen (inclusive of tax).
All images from GToys and CyberGundam.