| Posted on 07-28-2009 at 02:54 PM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  Tamashii will be producing one of the biggest Gundam figures ever made, and Hobby Japan has provided images of the prototype! In this next ambitious effort, Tamashii will tackling the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam, this time in 1/35 scale and part of their Gundam FIX Figuration toyline designed by famed Gundam designer, Hajime Katoki.
The biggest mass market, fully poseable RX-78-2 Gundam previously was the Perfect Grade(PG) model in 1/60 scale, which was about a foot tall or more. At 1/35 scale, this new GFF figure is nearly double the size! Click on the title bar to see the prototype! | | Credit: tom.com | Views: 1,311 |  | | Posted on 07-11-2009 at 04:22 PM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  Tamashii has released a new advertisement for their upcoming Turn A Gundam figure from THE ROBOT SPIRITS. Set for release in October, this figure will retail for 3,150 yen and might be released in the USA shortly afterwards.
Created for the 20th anniversary of Gundam and directed by famed creator Yoshiyuki "Kill 'em all" Tomino, Turn A Gundam shocked the fandom with the controversial mecha design of the Turn A Gundam by Syd Mead, amongst other designs, as well as the retro feel of the series. As the series progressed, it ended up becoming a fan-favorite, eventually winning fans over. With that said, the Turn A Gundam is a welcome addition to the popular ROBOT SPIRITS line.
Click on the thumbnail to the left to take a closer look! | | | Views: 540 | | | Posted on 06-23-2009 at 10:07 PM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  Hobby Japan has new images of the upcoming SHCM Pro(Super High Complete Model Progressive) Unicorn Gundam by Bandai. This 1/144 scale figure will feature the high amount of detail present that the SHCM pro figures are known for.
Going from a horned, armored look, to a more conventional Gundam look is what makes this Gundam unique, and this is integrated into the figure. Click on the thumbnail to the left to check it out! | | Credit: tom.com | Views: 650 | | | Posted on 06-23-2009 at 12:07 AM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  Hobby Japan has revealed prototypes of new Gundams which will be added to THE ROBOT SPIRITS line by Tamashii. These items should also be available later this year, covered under the Tamashii/Toynami partnership.
The new Gundams include:- Turn-A Gundam
- 00 Gundam
- Unicorn Gundam
Unicorn Gundam is one of the more recent designs, with an upcoming anime series in the works. 00 Gundam is from the 2nd series of Gundam 00, flown by Setsuna, the main character. The Turn-A Gundam was designed by Syd Mead, and is one of the most unique Gundam designs from one of the most unique series in Gundam history.
With high articulation, a multitude of accessories, and high amounts of detail, THE ROBOT SPIRITS figures incorporate features for collectors to enjoy. Click on the thumbnail to the left to take a closer look at the new Gundams! | | Credit: tom.com | Views: 516 | | | Posted on 05-22-2009 at 10:17 AM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  The latest issue of Hobby Japan shows new images of the Gundam FIX Figuration Next generation(GFFN) Aile Strike Gundam from Gundam SEED. This figure by Bandai is the newest entry into their relatively new GFFN line. This was the "hero" mecha for quite sometime in Gundam Seed, and pays homage to the original RX-78-2 Gundam.
Click on the title bar to check out the scans! | | Credit: tom.com | Views: 555 | | | Posted on 03-24-2009 at 12:23 AM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Model Kit News. |  From the Mobile Suit Gundam series comes the 1/100 Master Grade Gouf Version 2.0 model kit by Bandai! Piloted by Ranba Ral, this suit proved to be a threat to the Gundam, with it's menacing heat rod and saber, taking Amuro Ray by surprise.
This kit will retail for 3,990 yen.
Click on the thumbnail to the left for a closer look! | | Credit: CyberGundam | Views: 470 | | | Posted on 03-17-2009 at 04:59 PM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Model Kit News. |  Do you love Char's Counterattack but are running out of shelf space for model kits? Think the larger than average RX-93 is awesome but lack the space to display it?
Well Bandai has you covered, in April they will be releasing the 1/144 scale RX-93 Nu Gundam HWS(Heavy Weapons System) variant. This is part of their popular HGUC(High Grade Universal Century) lineup of model kits.
This MSV(Mobile Suit Variation) of the Nu Gundam has more armor and weaponry than the regular version, able to decimate the Neo-Zeon once and for all. Amuro's final duel with Char could have definitely gone down differently using this suit.
Click on the title bar to see more! | | | Views: 550 | | | Posted on 03-12-2009 at 05:22 AM by Joe Moore under Gundam Toy News. |  The Anime News Network is reporting that a huge 59 foot tall Gundam is being constructed. It is going to reside on Tokyo's Odaiba Island, and is scheduled to be finished in July.
The official website for the 30th anniversary of Sunrise's Gundam robot anime franchise has announced on Wednesday that an 18-meter-tall (59-foot-tall), "life-size" statue of the title robot will be built at Tokyo's artificial Odaiba island this July. The website proclaims that as part of the "Mobile Suit Gundam 30th Anniversary Project," "Gundam will rise from the ground." The "Real na Gundam" statue of the RX-78-2 Gundam model from the first anime series (1979) will be built at Odaiba's Shiokaze Park at the beginning of July.
The statue will be free for viewing, but it will only stay up for two months. It will be built with fiberglass-reinforced plastic over a steel frame so it can be disassembled later. The head unit will move and the body will have 50 points that will emit light. Mist can shoot forth from 14 locations on the body. The park is just four trains stops from Tokyo Big Sight, the home of the Comic Market dōjinshi convention and the Gundam Big Expo convention that will be held from August 21 to August 23. Bandai Namco Group is still determining what to do with the statue after its allotted two months in the park are over.
The original story can be seen Here. | | Credit: animenewsnetwork.com | Views: 897 | | | Posted on 03-02-2009 at 05:39 PM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  Tamashii has revealed their prototype for their Robot Damashii Crossbone Gundam X-1 figure! Crossbone Gundam is from a Gundam manga series, and has been receiving attention by way of Master Grade model kit releases, and Gundam FIX figures in recent years.
This figure it set for release in May and will retail for 3,000 yen.
Click on the thumbnail to the left for a closer look! | | | Views: 358 | | | Posted on 02-28-2009 at 09:13 PM by Shin Densetsu under Gundam Toy News. |  The April issue of Hobby Japan shows us a detailed look at the Gundam FIX Figuration Next Generation MSZ-008 ZII! This figure incorporates lessons learned from the Gundam FIX Metal Composite line, and uses less PVC.
This figure also has ABS plastic as well as diecast metal.
It can be transformed into wave rider mode, and comes with a display stand. It can be displayed in either mobile suit, or wave rider mode.
It will retail for 8,190 yen, and is set for release later this month.
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