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TALLGEESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Master Grade Tallgeese announced!!!! January 2013, JUST in time for my birthday!

I've recently started putting together some of the models (I just finished Gundam AGE FX that my husband got me for my birthday ). I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or thoughts on the appropriateness of any of the models for children. Are there any sizes or levels of difficulty that would work for someone in the age range of 8-10? Probably not the ones I've worked on but it looked like there might be some that were larger pieces and fairly straightforward.

I've always been more of an Evangelion guy myself, although I have started watching Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team, which is awesome, although I really need to get back to it.

I really ought to get some of the models. I love the GN Archer, which coincidentally works really well as the base for a customized female jet Transformer. The RX-79(G) is another favourite of mine as well. Impressive looking but not too flashy.

Wow...time to dust this thread off a bit!

Well, seeing as the latest Gundam TV series is now airing in Japan, I think it is as fine a time as any to try to get some life back into Gundam discussion here.

So far, I'm enjoying Gundam Build Fighters. I know that many vocal critics in the Gundam fandom have voiced dislike over the change of setting and how it is an unabashed Gundam product commercial. I disagree with those basic criticisms.

First, to address criticism over the fact that it's not a typical war drama and that it's metafiction, I think it's a good thing. Frankly, we have 30+ years of Gundam fiction that stick to generally more serious tones. Having one full fledged TV series that veers away from the typical Gundam story set up will not destroy the brand.

I also speculate that Bandai/Sunrise is recognizing that the fans of Gundam who grew up in previous decades are not going to be around forever. In order to usher in new fans so that Gundam can be around for another 30+ years, a TV series and product line that is geared towards the uninitiated is a good idea.

I assume that Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G performed well enough to warrant expanding on that concept of a metafictional Gundam story to create a full TV series and tied in product line. It seems like that MSGBBG was the prototype for GBF.

Now as far as GBF being one big commercial for Gundam products, well, Gundam from the beginning was a vehicle for selling products(toys, model kits, etc.). That's just the fact of the matter. From what I've seen so far, I don't see GBF being a shameless advertisement for products.

It's early but so far while GBF is metafiction where gunpla is a product used by the protagonists and antagonists, rather than beating the viewer over the head with "Buy our stuff!", the story focuses on arguably valuable notions such as taking pride in building and customizing your gunpla beyond just snapping the model kit together. It also encourages customizing/kitbashing. These are notions that I think are wonderful for encouraging in the apparent main audience for GBF(kids new to the plamo hobby). Such messages in the story will hopefully remove the perception of inaccessibility of higher level model kit work.

The story is by no means revolutionary. It doesn't do anything so far that we haven't seen before. However, it doesn't mess anything up either. It combines the tried and true coming of age journey for the main protagonist(Iori Sei) with familiar elements such as a mysterious friend/ally(Reiji), the desire to aspire to become better(Sei's desire to do well in Gunpla Battle), a charismatic and somewhat mysterious formidable antagonist(Yuki Tatsuya), and a frame for conflict resolution as well as a medium for self development(Gundam Battle game).

As far as the Gunpla announced and released so far, I like the look of the HGBF kits. I have a Build Strike and a Zaku Amazing on their way to me. I like how these ready-made kits can show kids the ways that plamo hobbyists can make something like the original Strike Gundam or the Zaku II into something different with a bit of imagination. I also see the GBF MS designs as a sort of Mobile Suit Variations line up created by Gundam fans of the GBF world.

To finish off my thoughts on Gundam Build Fighters, I just want to add that I'm a Gundam fan that normally gravitates mostly to Universal Century stories and MS designs. I didn't think that I would have such a positive response to GBF when I first heard of the series announcement. However, when I take a step back to look at what the series intentions are and how it has been carried out so far, I see it as a positive step for the Gundam brand. If this series can bring in fans that will grow up and share their love for Gundam with their kids in 10, 20, or 30 years time, just like Sei's father has done in the story, then I think a single diversion from the typical Gundam story is a good thing.

I'm surprised this thread for put on the shelves myself, especially when we just had the closest thing we'll ever have to an anime-accurate Wing Zero as a Mastergrade, which actually was a pretty spiffy kit despite a few flaws.

I have done the Master Grade Wing, both versions and I will say that despite being somewhat bland in comparison, Wing Gundam (anime) beats out the ver Ka. Ver. Ka is basically WZC retooled with a different set of wings, bird mode, shield, and a Buster rifle that cannot remain in the hand. The anime version is it's own unique mold with excellent joints, better proportioned to the High grade, suffers from no weight distribution issues, has a means of keeping the buster rifle in hand with the claw.

I've been working on 00 Quan[t] and all I can say is bandai really should have given it another few months designing and developing it rather than rushing it to coincide with the movie. The suit itself is fine but when you add the pack, it suffered from serious torso weight distributions without painting or modding, and the hands do not do a good job of holding the GN sword like Exia could. The joints themselves are also too lose without paint. One thing I will definitely give a plus to is the decals will apply easily compared to other models.

I'm thinking of dipping into a non-Gundam suit next though I really want to add a MG Heavyarms ver. Ka to my collection.

For the non Gundams I'm looking at:

MG Tallgeese
Sinanju
Gouf Custom (08th MS Team)

Any suggestions?

Agreed, moar Tallgeese!

In my absence from this site, I've managed to finish an ENTIRE KIT!

A HGUC 1/144 Hazel-Rah. Sexy suit from Advance of Zeta novels.

Few photos:













Great to see this thread still goin' after a few years!

Gundam kits are showing up at Barnes and Noble stores everywhere now, apparently. I picked up a MG Wing Zero this weekend. I guess we're in a new era of American Gundam stuff?

Mkall's going Gundam!

In a small way at least. I'm getting into some of the Robot Spirits figures. At first it was to create the teams of my two favourite series (Wing and 00), but then I noticed some other cool looking suits. So I grab them once in a while.

Here's what I got so far:

Saw this topic lingering and decided to take some quick pictures while I still had my webcam in the room

hi guys,
after seeing some in box at AA this weekend (and some pics of the kits others bought) I'm interested in getting a Gundam or two.
Initially I'd been interested in a transforming one, but honestly, not really feeling the designs of those much, and the transformations look very basic.

currently eyeing up the Unicorn and Banshee Psycho Frame ones in the 1/144th scale. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unicorn-Gundam- ... uctDetails and http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002NE795A/r ... NAHORJOGJR as they're pretty inexpensive and look really nice. I also like the look of the Astray bots, in red and black primarily, but the green one is okay. And there's some pirate looking one that seems interesting.

Got some money as a work bonus, so might get 2 or 3 kits. I've done Games Workshop 40k stuff before, so am familiar with cutting parts from a sprue and building them up, but Gundams seem a lot more complicated.

Anyone got any advice, warnings or what have you? I'd also like a bit of size comparisons if anyone has any pics of them next to relatively popular Transformers. I understand the 1/144th scale kits are smaller (much smaller going by the few youtube vids I've seen) than the 1/100th scale ones, but with no other reference it's a bit tricky.

craggy wrote:I'd also like a bit of size comparisons if anyone has any pics of them next to relatively popular Transformers. I understand the 1/144th scale kits are smaller (much smaller going by the few youtube vids I've seen) than the 1/100th scale ones, but with no other reference it's a bit tricky.

1/144 HG and 1/100 MG Land Battle Type Gundam

1/144 Next to Generations Armada Starscream

1/100 MG Next to Henkei Convoy

All together

I have no variant of the Unicorn in any form, but I can say that they will likely be a good head or so taller than the ones here.

Thanks! Good choices of comparison bots ( and the PS3 game box for extra clarity). Nice one, shadowstream

I'll post my collection in a couple days, just moved recently so I haven't had a chance to set everything up. My collection is nothing compared to you guys's that's for sure.

What do you guys think of the Real Grade Gunpla line? I only have the Strike Freedom, but have meaning to pick up Zeta, and Exia. The quality of the model despite the size is quite impressive, I'm hoping they release more from the 00 series or G Gundam.

THe Wing Gundam Zero Custom is coming out soon, it looks amazing and is making my list for sure.

http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2014/09/r ... ew-on.html

I only have the RG Gundam Mk.2, and I'm not too terribly interested in the line as is. A lot of the parts like to fall off when posing, and the current selection is not that enticing to me. Adding the ridiculous EW designs into the mix(especially Wing Zero Custom) does anything but change my apathy for the line.

I'm currently working on the latest MG Seed models. I've completed Aegis and Blitz and am currently working on the Buster and Duel is next.

I am liking the improvements overall from the 1/100 High Grade models. They show better accuracy and proportions to their counterparts. The rub-on decals can be a pain though. Surprisingly, I am liking Buster the most thus far, though Duel will probably be the big winner. Aegis is probably the most involved since it has the most movable parts to accommodate the mobile armor transformation. I may doe a Strike Rouge with ISWP pack next and hope for a MG Justice, Providence, Akatsuki, and Legend at some point.

Also, looks liek Tallgeese III has just or is about to come out. I may apss on it sinc eit's really jsut another retool of the Tallgeese model with a new head, weapon, and shield with Heat Rod/Tail Whip. More than likely the remaining EW models (Heavyarms Kai, Sandrock Kai, and Altron EW) will come out after.

Also, pretty sure everyone knew about this, but after quite a few years without a new PG and it just came out.



I'm trying to find the notes on this thing where I can copy and paste but this thing is apparently going to have a ridiculous amount of LEDs.

Roadbuster wrote:I'm currently working on the latest MG Seed models. I've completed Aegis and Blitz and am currently working on the Buster and Duel is next.

I am liking the improvements overall from the 1/100 High Grade models. They show better accuracy and proportions to their counterparts. The rub-on decals can be a pain though. Surprisingly, I am liking Buster the most thus far, though Duel will probably be the big winner. Aegis is probably the most involved since it has the most movable parts to accommodate the mobile armor transformation. I may doe a Strike Rouge with ISWP pack next and hope for a MG Justice, Providence, Akatsuki, and Legend at some point.

Also, looks liek Tallgeese III has just or is about to come out. I may apss on it sinc eit's really jsut another retool of the Tallgeese model with a new head, weapon, and shield with Heat Rod/Tail Whip. More than likely the remaining EW models (Heavyarms Kai, Sandrock Kai, and Altron EW) will come out after.

Also, pretty sure everyone knew about this, but after quite a few years without a new PG and it just came out.



I'm trying to find the notes on this thing where I can copy and paste but this thing is apparently going to have a ridiculous amount of LEDs.

Yeah and on top of it they are releasing 2-3 different versions of it apparently. The guy I grab my models from is all wild about this PG release.


I guess my luck with Real Grade models has been good so far. I had no problem building my Freedom Gundam, all the parts stay in place and none fall off.

As of now I'm currently building Real Grade Char's Zaku and Z'Gok. In 2 weeks they are having some expo with exclusive model kits. I'm trying to get my hands on Real Grade Exia Extra Finish Version. It just looks so damn sexy.......

I have

sayla mass
nina purpleton
clawle hamon
matilda ajan
a gundam deck of cards

i collect women

id like to get

dragon gundam toy
rain
relena peacecraft
four masumane
karen joshua
christina mackenzie
dorothy catolonia
sumeragi ri noreiga
lacus clyne
cecile fairchild

i collect women

Saw this at Hobby Lobby, kinda surprised me. Outside of kits I've never seen anything else Gundam related there. And yes, they're officially licensed. There's also a ramen bowl apparently, but I didn't see that (did see ones for Dragon Ball and I think Sailor Moon).




They also had a huge stretched canvas RX-78-2 "poster". Almost bought that since it was marked as part of the Spring labeled stuff and would have been 40% off.

Emerje

When Gundam rose to its popularity in the U.S. starting in the year 2000, I was there right as Bandai of America launched their campaign of Merchandise. I bought the very first assortment of Gundam Wing Action figures (which I later found out were adaptations of the famous MSIA line) .

Unfortunately it fizzled out after about 4 years and the first wave of Gundam Seed. I have pics (about 40+) of my personal collection before I sold them all on the secondary market in 2006. I also have old saved production photos of what would have been 3 additional waves (Seed Wave 2, Zeta Wave 1, and and additional Battle Damage Wave) all that never were produced by Bandai America. I'd like to dump them all in one place for easy viewing... Any suggestions of a reliable free site where I could upload about 5+ pics would be appreciated.

Here's just a couple samples

I still have all of my Gundam Figures including some imported MSIAs I picked up at EB way early in the line (RX-78-2, Gouf, and Turn A) which had terrible ball joints that just fell apart. I remember a constant hunt for Tallgeese III before finally tracking one down at KB Toys.

I am not ashamed to admit I have a bunch of Superior Defender Gundam figures. I don't care if they were made for little kids, they were a lot of fun.

Emerje