1/100 Nix Providence Gundam - Updated Images

Some updated images for the soon to be released Vs. Astray 1/100 Nix Providence Gundam.
Released Date: Late Sept. 09
Price: 2,500 Yen

Images from CyberGundam

1/100 Regen Duel Gundam - Updated Images

Some updated image for the soon to be released Vs. Astry 1/100 Regen Duel Gundam.
Released Date: Late Sept. 09
Price: 2,500 Yen

Images from CyberGundam

Perfect Grade 00 Gundam - Clear Armor Special Prize

Here is an updated image for the PG 00 Gundam with the special prize clear armor
Release Date: Nov. 09
Price: 26,250 Yen

I've already pre-ordered my initial release ver. from a toy dealing friend. But will have to see if I can get these clear armor too. But then they might be kinda useless for me since attaching between the regular armor & clear armor might scratch off interior paints. Unless I am willing to dish out the doe for 2 PGs, but with so much unicorn merchandises coming out, that probably won't happen.

Images from ToyWorldForum

SHCM-PRO Unicorn Gundam - Box Art

Here is the box art image for the SHCM-PRO Unicorn Gundam, as well as some old images to remind us just how nice & detail this figure is going to be.
Release Date: Oct. 09
Price: 10,290 Yen

Images from ToyWorldForum

HGUC 1/144 Kshatriya - Updated Images

Some really nice images for the upcoming HGUC 1/144 Kshatriya!
Release Date: Oct. 09
Price: 4,725 Yen

Everyone would agree this one is a MUST buy. I have never been excited about a HG kit as I have with this one.

Images from ToyWorldForum

MG Astray Blue Frame 2nd Revise - Updated Images

Some updated images for the MG 1/100 Astray Blue Frame 2nd Revise
Release Date: Oct. 09
Price: 5,040 Yen

The more I look, I more I want this!

Images from ToyWorldForum

HG 1/144 00 Raiser w/ GN Sword III - Updated Images

A couple of updated images for the soon to be released HG 1/144 00 Raiser w/ GN Sword III
Release Date: Oct. 09
Price: 2,100 Yen

Images from ToyWorldForum

PSP - Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus Official Website Launched (With Some PSP Go Babbling)

The official website for the upcoming PSP title Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus has launched. You can check it out at: http://www.gundam-vs.jp/nextplus/

Although you will find nothing much there in present time, but pretty soon it will be updated with MS list, game functionalities & screenshots. And of course when is updated, you can rest assure that I will post something here about it. Stay tuned...

Now wouldn't it be nice to pick up GVGNP with the new PSP Go you ask? Well here is my 2 cents (especially for those of us who are bound in wedded bondage):

1. Rule of Thumb - You just cannot go and get new stuff whenever they come out. Just accept this!

2. PSP Go is really not a replacement for PSP 3000, since it really isn't all that much different than your current PSP 3000. And if you ask me, I think the PSP Go starts off with a slight disadvantage, here's why:

- PSP Go will cost you at $250USD for the base model, while the PSP 3000 at $170USD.
- Eventhough the PSP Go is significantly smaller, but are folks really going to carry their larger nowadays cell phone (ie. Iphone, blackberry, G2 etc.) with another device such as the PSP Go?
- PSP Go screen is the same as the previous iteration. But the screen size is smaller for the PSP Go at 3.8 inches, while PSP 3000 had 4.3 inches. Big screen wins for me.
- PSP Go no longer support UMDs, but only downloadable contents. So how am I going to play my old games, and when will they become avaliable? Will Sony sell a UMD drive accessory? I don't really want to deal with all this after launch day. However, I do agree that downloadable content is the way of the future, not to mention game load time will be faster as well.
- PSP Go has 16 GB internal memory. But in actuality, that really isn't all that much. I carry 2 pro duo stick (8 GB each) for my PSP 3000, and it doesn't hold much stuff, especially if you like to watch good quality videos.
- Getting import games will be even more costly. For folks outside of Japan, the only way to buy Japanese game from Japan's Playstation Network is to purchase a PSN prepaid card, which most folks will need to pay for at a marked up price, making each game much more expensive. Well, we pay a lot for import games anyways, but then PSP Go will just make us go thru more trouble than necessary.

So my preliminary verdict is to wait until the PSP Go matures out of it's infancy & allow Sony some time build up it downloadable content base (both local & Japanese contents).

PG 1/60 00 Gundam - The Beauty of a PG

Just a little update. Here is a chinese translated version of the gimmick sheet for the upcoming PG 00 Gundam. So if you are chinese and don't know diddly about the japanese langauge, then this piece of sheet is for you.
As with the last PG kit (Red Astray), the bottom of the feet will be supported by rubber plates. So don't go painting over these! The rubber helps keep the kit firmly placed in it's poses, and also to serve as buffers to protect the paint under the feet. Nice.

Images from ToyWorldForum

Robot Damashii (Side MS) - Alvaaron DX & Alvaaron - Released

Robot Damashii (Side MS) - Alvaaron
Price: 2,500 Yen
Robot Damashii (Side MS) - Alvaaron DX the core of Alvatore
Price: 3,800 Yen

Although both toys have not been marked as released on Hobby Search, but it seems that Hong Kongers have found it's released at their local toy stores. Found this piece of news when my buddy from HK emailed me, because he was so excited about this release. Well, I definitely don't share the same enthusiasm...

Here are some box images:

Images from Hobby Search

HG 1/144 Gundam Ground Type (The Ground War Set) - Released

Images of the newly released HG 1/144 Gundam Ground Type (The Ground War Set)
Price: 2,200 Yen

A must buy! I just really like those little army figures that somes with it.

Images from Hobby Search

MG 1/100 GunTank - Released

Images of the newly released MG Guntank
Price: 4,800 Yen

Images from Hobby Search

PS3 - Gundam Senki UC 0081 Downloadable Content

Today on Japan's Playstation Store, both the RX-81AS Assault Armor Unit & the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th Unit are available to download for a small fee.

Originally I had thought that I would be able to get an edge in mulitplayer by buying these 2 MS to play. But little did I know that once these units were downloaded & installed, I would still need to work on getting enough points in the game, to be able to purchase them to use. =( I felt suckered. LOL

RX-81AS Assault Armor Unit:
FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th Unit:

Downloading the MSs was a cinch, it costed me 300 Yen for each MS. A fair price.

Now to be able to play the FA-78-3 Full Armor Gundam 7th Unit, I will need to acquire 1,200,000 points. @__@"

I would probably be able to use the AS-81AS Assault Armor Unit first, since this needs only 450,000 points. humph... - _ -'

Anyhow... I shall have a full review of this game by this weekend.

Bandai Hobby Center - A look inside

A supposely rare look inside the Bandai Hobby Center

You can even see a hugh Anahiem Electronic logo on the front of the building. Don't you wish you work there?

Everyone is wearing a feddie's uniform. Now thats a dream job! Man I wish I was that dude on the left there....

Model making machine

Lots of gunpla on display

If I worked there, this is where I will spend my lunch time.

Images from ToysDaily

Newtype Magazine (Oct.) - Gundam Related Scans

A few Gundam related scans from this month's Newtype Magazine (Oct. 09):

Nothing new has been announced for the MSG UC 0096 (Unicorn Gundam) OVA series. The article confirms the major characters to be in the OVA series.

Last month, novelist Harutoshi Fukui confirmed that the 1st OVA episode will include contents from the first two volumns of the novels. Although he mentioned that there will be new ideas exclusively shown in the OVA (which of course is a good thing), most of the OVA will be faithful to the novelized series.

Being a UC fan, I look forward to the continuation of the UC timeline. With UC 0096 just 3 years after the events in the film MSG Char's Counterattack, I eagerly awaits the arrival of next Spring. With a worldwide release in both DVD & Blu-Ray format, you can rest assure I will be getting the Blu-Ray version to get the most out of this long awaited release.

On Oct. 27th, 2009, the first of three Gundam 00 SE OVA will be released in Japan. The first release will incorporate the summarized first season of the series with a bit of new footage. If you check out the image above, you will notice one new footage being Alejandro Corner giving Ribbons Almark (better known as Ribonzu) a nice little hug (yeoh!). But personally I much rather they would include some new fight scenes.

As for the Gundam 00 feature film.... that is still indevelopment. More updates later after I get someone to help me translate the article about it.

Here is a poster of Lock-On Stratos from the magazine.

Images from Newtype (Oct.)

PSP - Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus (Update 1)

PSP gamers rejoice! The hit arcade game Gundam Vs. Gundam Next Plus is announced in this week's Famitsu Magazine to be released this year on December 3rd on the PSP console, while the previously announced Gundam Vs. Gundam Next for the PS3 console maybe a piece of fraudulent info.

In this version of the game, all the features from the previous title remain, including all player-usable units, with the exception that G-Crossover has been removed. A new system Next Dash, which can cancel moves instantly was introduced. Automatic blocking has been replaced by manual blocking. The music theme for Z Gundam, Gundam Wing, Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny, and Gundam 0083 are changed. Music theme for Gundam 00 has been added, and an additional theme has been added for Mobile Suit Gundam.

Looks like the Unicorn Gundam (both Unicorn & Destroy modes, with RGM-96X Jesta as the supporting unit), 00 Gundam, & Reborns Gundam are playable!

And an asssortment of Gundam Wing MS will be avaliable, same as the arcade version.

Images from CyberGundam & various info from Famitsu + wikipedia