Previous Thread: >>11796172Other mecha toy discussion is also more than welcome!Bandai's official RD page with images and release dates: http://tamashii.jp/item_brand/robot_tamashii/
>>11830703Zeta Gundam ver. Anime is here>https://x.com/figsoku_r/status/2070311945518133577?s=20
>>11830705fucking finally
>20k yen>it won't even transform or come with the mega launcherlmao why even bother at this point, make it p bandai too already
>>11830848I will be pretty surprised if it doesn't transform honestly. But you're right its going to cost too much and won't come with the mega launcher, which will probably come in a p.bandai hostage pack later with the methuss or something.
I don't remember if this was posted on the last one after the MRD AoZ Asshimar, but they're making another SD G Generations original. More huge pricey toys for this toyline.
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>>11830915tfw no buff mommy gf :(
>>11830914That gimmick makes me want a new Turn X so bad.
A couple weeks ago some information on how Bandai/ Tamashii figure lines like SHF are handled behind the scenes came out and how much managerial interest in the source material affects what releases and at what rate. Do you guys think we're just stuck with a bad manager right now?
>>11830848I'd rather it be cheaper and not transform.I'd never use the waverider mode and I'd rather have a more articulated Zeta.Let's Bandai double dip with a Waverider + Mega Launcher pack.>>11830926Link to said information?
>>11830926Yeah I had the same thought after reading that. Who would have thought that the releases were determined so strongly by the brand managers. I wonder if Robot Spirits has 1 manager or if there's a Gundam manager, Dunbine, etc. Whoever's in charge seems to really want those MRDs released. What's definitely unfortunate are price tags though, if we have to wait 2-3 more years for a new manager to want to breath life back into ANIME, a relatively barebones release is gonna be looking like 12k, which could just kill the line with poor sales.
>>11830980>Link to said information?It's an interview conducted by Rockchala and Eightysixed Reviews with a Tamashii social media manager who provided some context regarding how the different lines and overall releases are handled, mostly SHF Shonen Jump properties are discussed here but I'm assuming the same process applies to the rest of the lines>https://www.youtube.com/live/xEN9VPb631k?si=JxOynHKehBIOP5HhShorter video I watched before listening to the whole interview that goes over the more relevant info:>https://youtu.be/nCvL3qFeR98?si=I8A0VxhsLBmqChuq&t=133
>>11830994Thanks but I'm gonna pass on sitting through 2 and a half hour of footage to get about 30 seconds of useful information.
>>11830926Makes a LOT of sense really, with some of the things they release like the great zeong that above that there just can’t be that much demand for, and why dunbine and l-gaim are the most extensive lines other than 0079.
>>11830926No.The Gundam side has to compete with Bandai Hobby and Gunpla. That's why there's been more focus on Metal Robot Spirits and fewer regular RD releases.The Japanese economy is in the toilet. People are cash strapped. Why buy a 10000 yen Rick Dias or Galbaldy when you can get an HGUC for a fraction of the price.>>11831108>why dunbine and l-gaim are the most extensive lines other than 0079Because they sell. If they didn't sell they would not be so extensive. It's not Rocket Surgery.
>>11830980>I'd rather it be cheaper and not transformYou mean like the original?
>>11831253Correct.
Marchosias my beloved
>>11830853After the crazy engineering they did to the ANIME Asshimar to make its transformation accurate to the original lineart, I am sure the ANIME Zeta will transform.
Finally opened my first metal spirits and wow they're nice. I got it for 90. I'd never spend the p bandai prices though.
>>11832143what'd u get anon.
>>11832145Gcucks. Not the best show but I like different designs.
>>11832147Cool. I liked the show and I wanted to buy it but I'm autistic about scale. I wish they'd have made the GQX releases regular Robot Spirits so they'd be closer to 1/144 and I didn't have to fix up and paint the HGs.
>>11831253Looks like an unfinished model kit
>>11830703So the Red Gundam and the Gquxx Gundam universe version, are okay for thier price?
>>11832231Just like most modern RDs.
>>11830926I think the profit margins that made RD such a competitive deal ten or fifteen years ago were shrinking, and this coincided with the conservative linear output of the ANIME line (which may be a matter of shortsighted management, or it may just be Bandai leveraging demand). Either way we were left with increasingly niche toys sold at increasing prices and little else but the occasional RX-78 reissue.I think management matters, but we're never getting back to the fun-to-yen ratio of the line's first ten or so years ever again no matter who is in charge. They were once some of the coolest toys out there for the money and a more than worthy successor to MSIA, but I think those days are over.
>>11832286>I think the profit margins that made RD such a competitive deal ten or fifteen years ago were shrinkingWhen I can get the PG Nu for the price of maybe 5 to 6 RD figures due to their current price, it's really hard to not go the model kit route these days.Probably what Bandai wants though, higher profit margins I bet.
anybody selling their rds? Lookin for Blue destiny stuff
>>11832375i just put a kit together that came out pretty recently and it was a solid reminder of why i buy rds, it feels flimsy as fuck and a bunch of areas need color correctionits too bad this line is in the state it is
>>11832712>bunch of areas need color correctionIt's kinda shocking how much this still varies between recent releases.It does become a bit less of an issue for myself with a stock of paints and willingness to handpaint a few minor details, but I totally accept people who wouldn't or couldn't want to do this.I follow someone on instagram who basically decals up and top coats his RDs and they look stunning. Just becomes harder to justify with the price point unless they go on a major discount sale sadly.
>>11830912>>11830913>>11830914>>11830913Just bought this, thing is cool as hell does anyone think the zeon paint will come off easy? I might put some other decals on or leave as is
>>11832883I haven't had scuffs or paint chipping with my RD G-3 which is painted head to toe. I think it'll be fine.
all praise the holy kike
>>11830915I can't belive this gets made but still nothing from Thunderbolt
Showcase video for the RD Ver. ANIME Zeta>https://x.com/gundam_tamashii/status/2071760635680145829?s=20Partsforms if you care about that. Looks good.
>>1183453511k, releasing December, preorders start July 1>https://x.com/figsoku_r/status/2071761023485493291?s=20
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No HML was expected but no effect pieces to launch the forearm grenade things sucks ngl.
>>11834577And they wonder why people don't buy RDs.
>part forming Disgusting...
>>11834577>>11834578Shade of blue looks bad, and it unironically looks "too anime" compared to the other releases.
>>11834589I prefer the previous metal robot damashii
>>11834589>I have autism and I NEED my doll to perfect transform so I can play with it when mommy and daddy take me to Chili's
>>11834577>>11834589looks like shit
Someone spotted this missing paint on the wing tips. Hopefully they'll fix it before release.
>>11834589partsforming is good zeta is literally always a hand grenade every time metal is not used for the frame, this is the only way
>>11834577Honestly kind of sad compared to the original. I'm sure this is somewhat more appealing to handle, but I'm not even tempted to preorder it. Maybe once it's out I'll change my mind.
>>11834589We already have 2 great transforming Zeta action figures in the MRD and MB line.It's totally fine and expected for the Ver A.N.I.M.E to be a partsformer. The point of this line is screen accuracy. You literally cannot do that with a fully transforming Zeta without severely compromising its articulation which is one of the main draws of the version anime line..
https://hacchaka.net/archives/52133910.htmlGot the Hypered Gundam today, very front heavy and only 90 degree angles on the elbows and knees.Least the shelf presence makes up for the limited articulation.
>>11834957Is there a way to get it without getting raped on shipping
>>11834928>and MB line.MB Zeta is terrible, it sacrificed almost all the articulation for the wonky transformationthe best non partsformer zeta is the MRD
>>11834986Probably by getting raped on local prices.
>>11834577I don't give a shit. I'm still buttmad they completely abandoned Seed Ver Anime.
>>11835193Whoever is in charge of the Ver ANIME line is dumb for taking the chronological approach.That only works for OYW because its the most popular series, after that they should've just focused on Gundams, Rival suits, and mainline grunts for each series' faction. Stuff like the Messala, Gabaldy and GM II could've been held off for a lot longer because it doesn't sell as well and decreases confidence in the line.Zeta's initial wave should've been>Rick dias>Hizack>MK. II Aeug and Titans Colors>Hyaku shiki>Zeta Gundam>Quebeley>Gaza-C>The OThen they could've moved on to ZZ and then CCA while occasionally doing releases to fill in the gaps on prior entries.At this pace we're gonna be in 2033 waiting for the ZZ ver ANIME line to wrap up because they wanna release the fucking Agguguy or Hamma Hamma rather than just jump ahead to CCA and give use a Jegan or Geara Doga.
>>11835193I'm thankful we actually got the original five... but yeah...
