Hobby Japan (October Issue) - Gunpla Announcements

Hobby Japan (Oct. Issue) - News from the latest issue

Gunpla Announcements:

- RG 1/144 Z Gundam (Release Date: Nov 2012, Price: 3000 yen)
- MG 1/100 RX-93 v Gundam Ver. Ka (Release Date: Dec 2012, Price: 7350 yen)
- MG 1/100 AGE-2 Dark Hound (Release Date: Nov 2012, Price: 4410 yen)
- HGUC 1/144 Byarlant Custom (Release Date: Nov 2012, Price: 2730 yen)
- HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-3 Fortress (Release Date: Nov 2012, Price: 1890 yen)
- HGUC 1/144 GM Sniper II w/ Bonus RH-35E Riah 35 Draken-E (Release Date: Sept 2012, Price: 1575 yen)

New Gunpla Builders Parts (Release in Nov. 2012)

- MS Blade, MS Figures, MS Tank, MS Thrusters

P-Bandai Exclusive Gunpla

- HGUC Base Jabber (Zeon Color)

- HGUC GM 2 (A.E.U.G Color)

Gunpla Expo 2012

- Akihabara UDX (November 23rd-25th, Akihabara, Japan)

FW Gundam Converge SP-02 Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode & Sinanju - ARRIVING SOON

FW Gundam Converge SP-02 Unicorn Gundam Destroy Mode & Sinanju

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GG INFINITE: NEWLY ARRIVED ITEMS

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Gundam: Looking at the franchise's future

Gundam: Looking at the franchise's future 
By Team GG Falldog
With Gundam AGE wrapping up in the next six weeks or so and the mysterious Gundam: The Origin just off the horizon (I'm not sure Bandai has revealed how they're going to do the adaption yet) I thought it would be a good time to sit down and discuss just what we want from one of our favorite franchises.
Below are some of my personal ramblings about what the series has been lacking as of late along with what it needs moving forward.

Make the story the most important aspect

Every series strives for something, whether it be to tell a story, comment on society, showcase animation, etc. Typically the shows which stick with us though the years focused on the story, the characters, and did so in a quality way (e.g. Cowboy Bebop, Planetes). Over the years Gundam as a franchise has shifted more from that dynamic to a vehicle to drive product sales. It's a case most evident by how Bandai treated Gundam AGE. Products accompanying the series were announced early and many of the new designs to show up in the series were revealed on screen, but as merchandise. Save for a huge twist at the end many will likely remember the series as having a strong premise, some good designs, but a below average with every other facet.
If Bandai wants to recapture their core audience they need to focus on crafting a story that keeps people hungering for more. Currently airing along with AGE is a sequel to the much loved Eureka Seven, Eureka Seven: AO. Now AO is not a perfect series, like any show it has its critics. Yet each week it draws in egar viewers. I don't know the numbers enough to say whether it's more or less than AGE but the viewers a lot more enthusiastic about the program. It's easy to complain about AO's somewhat confusing and non-straightforward plot but that is what keeps people coming back. Throw in some good animation along with characters whom have various and sometimes complex motives and you got yourself a hit.
Gundam likes to fall back on its core concepts, mainly people from space v. people from Earth. At this point it seems tired, rundown, generic. Gundam 00 tried to bring some new concepts to town and, for the most part, they worked. Unfortunately during the second season things fell apart. And that's not including the introduction of aliens in Trailblazer.
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HG 1/144 AGE-1R Gundam AGE-1 Razor Parts w/ Hobby Japan Magazine (Oct. Issue) - New Images [Updated 8/22/12]

HG 1/144 AGE-1R Gundam AGE-1 Razor Parts w/ Hobby Japan Magazine (Oct. Issue)

(Release Date: Aug 25th 2012)

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MS Destiny Gundam Girl - Scratch Build

MS Destiny Gundam Girl - Scratch Build

Modeled by ひよこ

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HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-FX - New Official Images [Updated 8/22/12]

HG 1/144 Gundam AGE-FX (Release Date: Aug 2012, Price: 1680 yen)
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1/144 Full Metal - Hi Nu Gundam

1/144 Full Metal - Hi Nu Gundam

This amazing 1/144 scale Hi Nu Gundam is made of real metal.   

Thanks David Kim for sending us the images.

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HG 1/144 Dark Hound - Painted Build

HG 1/144 Dark Hound (Released in Japan, Price: 1260 yen)

Modeled by FM83th

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Dengeki Hobby: Chara-Hobby 2012 Exclusive Gundam (Gullinbursti) Resin Kit - [Updated 8/22/12]

Dengeki Hobby: Chara-Hobby 2012 C3 x Hobby Exclusive Gundam (Gullinbursti) Resin Kit

(Release Date: To be Sold At The Event, Price: TBA) 

Chara-Hobby 2012 C3 x Hobby

[Dates] August 25th and 26th, 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM

[Location] Makuhari Messe halls 1-3 (Tokyo, Japan)
[Admission] General (Junior high and up): ¥1,200 at the gates / ¥1,000 in advance (* elementary school students and younger admitted free)

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1/144 RX-124 Gundam TR06 Kehaar-II [C3xHobby] Resin Cast - Kit Remodeling

1/144 RX-124 Gundam TR06 Kehaar-II [C3xHobby] Resin Cast - Kit Remodeling

Modeled by AnaheimFactory_Hero

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Flower's New Gundam AGE Ending Theme "Forget-Me-Not ~Wasurenagusa~" On Sale [News via Gundam.Info]

Flower's new Gundam AGE ending theme "forget-me-not ~wasurenagusa~" on sale today!

 The single for Flower's "forget-me-not ~wasurenagusa~", the ending theme to the Three Generations arc of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, goes on sale today from Sony Music.

The single is available as a first-press edition including music video DVD for ¥1,600, a limited Gundam AGE edition for ¥1,300, or the standard CD-only release for ¥1,200. 

The youthful (averaging only 16) girl group with haunting vocals, unmatched choreography, stunning looks, and an army of female fans releases their third single! Don't miss the heartrendingly-beautiful ending theme to the Three Generations arc of Gundam AGE!

Related Links:

機動戦士ガンダムAGE 公式サイト

FLOWEROFFICIAL WEBSITE

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12 suits added to the post-Gryps world via GNO3's new "Special Resupply System"! [News via Gundam.Info]

Gundam Network Operation 3, an online PC game managed by Namco Bandai, has announced 12 mobile suits available after Gryps in its new 11th season via the "Special Resupply System".

■ 12 suits from the Gryps Conflict announced!

The "Special Resupply System" lets players spend their Request Points, earned every season, for mobile suits that aren't normally available. Mobile Suit Gundam UC's Delta Plus and Kshatriya, plus character-custom versions of other suits, can now be gained through this system as well as completing special missions.

12 new suits have also been announced as available through this system.

Save up your request points and take the advantage!

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MS Girl + GN Arm Type-E - Custom Build

MS Girl + GN Arm Type-E - Custom Build

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My Favorite Collectibles: 1/100 Scale Mobile Suit RX-78 Gundam (1983)

My Favorite Collectibles: 1/100 Scale Mobile Suit RX-78 Gundam (1983)

With our previous post about the retirement of the legendary Bandai gunpla designer Zaku Matsu-san (村松正敏).  I thought it would be fun to post about the oldest gunpla kit that I personally own.  With a bit of digging around, I found one of the very first 1/100 Scale RX-78 Gundam model kits that was purchased way back in 1983 when I was just a young lad. 

Although I tried to keep this classic collectible in good condition, but over the many years of moving around, the box didn't aged too well, but still in fair condition.  Everything is still in its original packaging.  And most likely I would pass this down to my kid when he approach the proper age when he can safely pilot a mobile suit. 

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R.C.Berg LTD. X studio RECKLESS - Products On Sale @ Chara Hobby 2012 C3 x Hobby

R.C.Berg LTD. X studio RECKLESS - Products On Sale @ Chara Hobby 2012 C3 x Hobby
View Info about Chara Hobby 2012 C3 x Hobby: HERE

studio RECKLESS:

1/144 RX-78NT-1 Gundam Alex (Price: 15000 yen)
1/144 AMX-107 Bawoo (Price: 15000 yen)
1/144 MSZ-006-3 Z Gundam Unit 3 (Price: 18000 yen)
1/144 X-105 Ξ Gundam (Price: 30000 yen)
RC Berg:
1/144 RX-78GP04 Gundam Unit 4 (Price: 16000 yen)
1/144 Rx-78-6 Gundam Unit 6 (Price: 16000 yen)
MS-08TX/N Efreet Nacht (Price: 14000 yen)
MSZ-006 Z Gundam w/ Mega Launcher (Price: 17000 yen)
RX-93 V Gundam (Price: 17000 yen)
Info via http://www.rc-berg.co.jp/products/c3x2012.html

RC Berg: 1/144 RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam - New Images

RC Berg: 1/144 RX-78-6 Mudrock Gundam

Sculpted by NAOKI

(Release Date: To sold at Chara Hobby 2012 C3 x Hobby, Price: 16000 yen)

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HGUC 1/144 Hambrabi - Review by YellowSubmarine

HGUC 1/144 Hambrabi (Release Date: Aug 23rd 2012, Price: 1700 yen)

Review by YellowSubmarine  

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Gunpla / Armored Core Kit Bash Diorama - Diorama Build

Gunpla / Armored Core Kit Bash Diorama - Diorama Build

Modeled by 变异猫球

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PatrickGrade's 1000+ Subscriber Giveaway! Less Than a Week Left!

Hey everyone! To show my appreciation for the more than 1000 people who have subscribed to my YouTube channel so far, I am holding a Giveaway for the next two weeks. All you have to do to enter is stop by PG's Youtube Channel and leave either a text comment or a video response! The giveaway is open for two weeks, so there is plenty of time. The full details are provided in both the video and the info section below the video. Any comment will do! And please subscribe if you haven't already!
I want to give a special thanks to Gundam Guy for giving me the chance to work with him and do this sort of thing!! Without his support and understanding, I would have never been able to do so much. So, thanks GG!
And thanks again to all the viewers and subscribers, I really appreciate it!!

3RD PLACE GETS $25 CREDIT TO GGINFINITE.COM!

2ND PLACE GETS $50 CREDIT TO GGINFINITE.COM!

1ST PLACE GETS $100 CREDIT TO GGINFINITE.COM!

PLUS, I WILL COVER UP TO $15 SHIPPING FOR EACH WINNER!

Unicorn vs. Giant Sinanju - Diorama Build

Unicorn vs. Giant Sinanju - Diorama Build
Modeled by aniniawanmo

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