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PSP - Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus (Update 3)

Here are some updated MS info from the official PSP GVG Next Plus website... with the ones shown here being my current favorites. I have to say I wasn't that excited about this game after the release of Gundam Senki UC0081. That game still currently rules my PS3, and will be there for awhile (even Batman: Arkam Asylum has to stand aside for now). And quite honestly, I haven't been using my PSP for gaming for a quite awhile, but just using it to watch videos on my bed (currently rewatching Densha Otoko..... Hermes MOE! LOL)

But as I find out more about the upcoming PSP GVG Next Plus... I am getting more excited. The most interesting addition over the original arcade game is the "Next plus" mode, that allows the player to use a team of four Gundams to tackle a series of missions, carrying them over during the campaign and acquiring experience that will allow him to customize and improve his mobile suits. The best part, though, is that this mode will be available even as a cooperative mode, allowing 4 players to connect over the ad hoc network and play the missions together.

And there is a couple of updated controls for the Next Plus version:

Shield block: by pressing down on the D pad only Mobile suits equipped with a shield will be able to block the incoming attacks with it. Useful because some attacks cannot be evaded in any other ways than by blocking or putting a building between oneself and the attacker.

NEXT Dash system: similar to Boost Dash, but allows to actually chain another attack after it, if used well can lead to devastating combos.

Also, a few more details have been revealed that gigantic mobile armors will be included as bosses in the Next Plus mode, and the game will also include Mobile suits exclusive to the PSP version of the game: the Gundam Wing Zero Custom and the Gundam Nataku from Gundam Wing Endless Waltz, the 00 Gundam and the Ribbons Gundam from Gundam 00 and the Unicon Gundam from the new Gundam UC series.

The above info was enough to have me sold on buying this game. Dec. 3rd...bring it on!

HG 1/144 Kshatriya - Released

Images for the newly released HG 1/144 Kshatriya.
Price: 4,500 Yen

Finally, I had looked forward to this kit for a long time. But looks like I won't be able to get this one in time for my Bday for sure, most likely until late December, since the HG Jegan took just as long to get here (almost 2 months after release).

An American Salaryman in Tokyo has started a nice WIP for this kit, check it out.

Images from Hobby Search

HG 1/144 00 Raiser w/ GN Sword III - Released

Images for the newly released HG 1/144 00 Raiser w/ GN Sword III.
Price: 2,000 Yen

That GN Sword III looks mighty tempting.

Images from Hobby Search

Gundam UC - Pruducts Schedule

Here are some info about the products line-up for Gundam UC. Most of what is seen here were already old news, except for the fact that HG will issue a Stark Jegan kit next March.

Bandai listed an Another Category for Gundam UC products, not sure if it will another line of toy / model? But is exciting to know that something new is around the corner, as we can expect this new line of product to be on sale by the beginning of Jan. '10.

Also next March we will see a MG kit for a mobile suit from Gundam UC. Most likely we will get news of that later this year. But is fun to imagine what it might be..... perhaps the Kshatriya? Geara Zulu? ReZel?

Images from ToysDaily

PG 00 Raiser - Updated Images

Some close up shots of the PG 1/60 00 Raiser (click on image to view the larger image):
Release Date: Nov. '09
Price: 25,000 Yen

Images from ToysDaily

Robot Damashii (Side MS) 00 Gundam Seven Sword - Updated Images

Some updated images for the Robot Damashii (Side MS) 00 Gundam Seven Sword:
Release Date: Oct. '09
Price: 3,500 Yen

Images from ToysDaily

49th All Japan Plamodel Radicon Show - Image Gallery

Lots of goodies from the 49th All Japan Plamodel Radicon Show

PG 00 Raiser

Release Date: Nov. 28th '09

Price: 25,000 Yen

Gundam UC 0096

HGUC Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode)

Release Date: Nov. '09

Price: 1,890 Yen

HGUC Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)

Release Date: Nov. '09

Price: 1,575 Yen

HGUC Geara Zulu

Release Date: Jan. '10

Price: 1,890 Yen

HGUC ReZel

Release Date: Feb. '10

Price: 2,100 Yen

MG Victory Gundam Ver. Ka

Release Date: Dec. '09

Price: 3,990 Yen

MG Astray Blue Frame 2nd Revise

Release Date: Oct. '09

Price: 5,040 Yen

1/100 Nebula Blitz Gundam

Release Date: Dec. '09

Price: 2,940 Yen

1/100 Van Savior Gundam

Release Date: Nov. '09

Price: 2,940 Yen

MG MS-06R-1 Zaku II Ver. 2.0 A Baoa Qu Defense Squadron Color Ver. (Bandai Pro Shop limited item)

Release Date: Dec. '09

Price: 5,250 Yen

MG Qubeley MK.II (Elpeo Puru)

Release Date: Nov. '09

Price: 4,200 Yen

1/100 Astray Mirage Frame

Release Date: Oct. 29th '09

Price: 2,625 Yen

HG 1/144 Masurao

Release Date: Dec. '09

Price: 1,575 Yen

Images from Moeyo, GA Graphics, Hobby Stock

Updated Images for Some Upcoming Gunplas

Some updated images for some cool upcoming gunplas.

PG 1/60 00 Raiser
Release Date: Nov. '09
Price: 25,000 Yen

MG 1/100 Astray Blue Frame 2nd Revise
Release Date: Oct. '09
Price: 5,040 Yen

HGUC 1/144 Kshatriya
Release Date: Oct. '09
Price: 4,725 Yen


1/100 Astray Mirage Frame
Release Date: Oct. '09
Price: 2,625 Yen

HG 1/144 00 Raiser + GN Sword III

Release Date: Oct. '09

Price: 2100 Yen

Images from CyberGundam & ToysDaily

Robot Damashii (Side MS) - 00 Gundam Seven Sword

Some images of the soon to be released Robot Damashii (Side MS) - 00 Gundam Seven Sword.
Release Date: Oct. 09
Price: 3,500 Yen

Images from ToysDaily

HG 1/144 0 Gundam (WIP)

This WIP update will focus on the work done to the waist of the HG 1/144 O Gundam using my new G-Temple Chisels.

Here was the work preview from last post:

This image details the work performed to the waist area of the kit:

Obviously, I wasn't able to get much more done than the waist this past weekend. Hopefully I will be able to move things along in a faster pace.

PG 1/160 00 Raiser Completed - Updated Images

A few images of a completed PG 1/60 00 Raiser. All I can say is Wow......just Wow...
Release Date: Nov. '09
Price: 25,000 Yen

Images from CyberGundam

Box Art of a Couple of Gunpla That I Really Want!!

Can't wait to get'em.

MG 1/100 Astray Blue Frame Revise box art & Info sheet
Release Date: Oct '09
Price: 5,040

HGUC 1/144 Kshtriya box art

Release Date: Oct. '09

Price: 4,725 Yen

Images from ToysDaily

Tamashii Nation Autumn 2009 - Gundam Merchandises (Part III)

Limted edition Strike Rouge with Launcher / Sword Parts.

Some close up shots of the Robot Damashii (Side MS) Unicorn Gundam - Unicorn Mode

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Gundam Exia

More shots of other merchandises...

Images from ToysDaily

1/100 Astray Mirage Frame Box Art & Updated Images

1/100 Astray Mirage Frame
Release Date: Oct. 09
Price: 2,625

Images from CyberGundam

Tamashii Nation Autumn 2009 - Gundam Merchandises (Part II)

Really Really nice display of the G.F.F. Metal Composit Gundam

Also another nice piece is the Formania Nu Gundam

Images from ToysDaily

1/100 Nebula Blitz Gundam - Updated Images

1/100 Nebula Blitz Gundam
Release Date: Nov. 09
Price: 1,575 Yen

Imags from Cyber Gundam

MG Customized Qubeley Mk.II (Elpeo Puru's Unit) - New Images

A couple of images for the upcoming MG 1/100 Customized Qubeley Mk.II (Elpeo Puru's Unit)
Release Date: Nov. 09
Price: 4,200

Images from CyberGundam

Tamashii Nation Autumn 2009 - Gundam Merchandises

Images of Gundam Merchandises from Tamashi Nation Autumn 2009:

Robot Damashii (Side MS) RX-78-2 line

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Unicorn Gundam

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Stark Jegan

The newly announced Robot Damashii (Side MS) V2 Assault Gundam

Robot Damashii (Side MS) 00 Gundam Seven Sword

Release Date: Oct. 09

Price 3,675 Yen

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Susanowo

Release Date: January 09

Price: 3,560 Yen

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Arche Gundam

Release Date: Dec. 09

Price: 3,675 Yen

Robot Damashii (Side MS) Turn A Gundam

Release Date: Oct '09

Price: 3,150 Yen

Images from ToysDaily

Model Supply Loots

Well recently I'd been doing much more modding & detailing on my gunplas. And the only way to get any good results is to get the right tools. Here are some of what I've purchased recently:

G-Temple Chisel Set
I've previously used Mission Model Scribers to scribe my panel linings. But I found those quite clumsy & time consuming to use, since the tools are long and hard to keep a straight line unless I press lots of pressure on the tool, and the panel lines became too deep. But now, at the suggestion of Zeta_pla, I've purchased the G-Temple Chisel Set which is much much eaiser to use. Is shorter and allows a firm grip, the set itself comes with different sizes of chisel for more creativity when doing the panel lines. (Default chisel comes with 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.15mm, 0.3mm)

I've ordered an additional 0. 8 & 1.4 chisel as well. Some had ask how to scribe panel linings, and here is a simple image to show you how.

G-Temple Extension Parts

I ordered these to be used as internal extension for the 2 GN Drives on my HG 00 Raiser, this kit would be attached with the XN-Raiser.

SP Eyes

Got me some SP Eyes, which are circular metal part that can be inserted with a SP Eye Lenses (in various colors) for your usual Zeon mobile suits. I purchased both 4.0mm (MG) & 2.5mm (HG) sizes. Mainly I got these for my MG Sinanju that is on hold right now. One bad news thought, the seller forgot to send me my eye lenses...

G-Temple Head Vulcans

I just got these in case I start building any Gundam / GMs. I will be using them on my MG Sinanju too.

T-Thrusters & G-Thrusters

Never had any experience working with custom thrusters, so I got these to practice. Mainly I plan to use them for my MG Sinanju.

AM Decals

I've grew tired of waiting for MSG decals, which are usually sold out. So I ordered these so that I would have ample supplies of generic decals for my upcoming works.

Aurora Sticker (Cameleon sticker)...I don't know

The owner of MechaShunk was nice enough to include a sample Aurora sticker, which I had inquired about. These aurora sticker is great for the eye piece of the GM or Gundams. And the color of the sticker will change according to the base color of the paint. This will be fun to try.

Zippo Lighter Fluid

This is for making a enamel wash for panel lines & clean ups.

Clear Red Paint

In Los Angeles, is a pain in the behind to find any clear red paints... most everywhere are sold out and doesn't get re-stock. So I ended up just getting a spray can of clear red (last one in store). This will be used for all the clear part on the head for all my 00 gundam kits.

For those who are cares... my finger have gotten better. Just need one more visit to the doctor tommorrow and then I can continue my work on the HG 0 Gundam. More later...