[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by scarecrow

Is the Casval's Gundam and G-3 the long awaited Robot Damashii versions?

The MK-II looks really good. Hell, this all looks really good to me.

Unfortunately no, the Casval and G3 are the 1/100 GFF Metal Composite versions. The bad thing about those is that the panel line ink(pre-applied at factory), tends to run and RUINS the matte finish! At least that's what happened to my Amuro version. I was like what the hell is this stain? Wait where did that other one come from? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Otherwise, the figures feature excellent sculpts and presentation, the printed markings and matte detail are neat. The diecast content(not really too visible), adds good heft. The G3 comes with the G Fighter, and the Casval and Amuro are available separately(the 1st Amuro release has the G Fighter too). I think the solo Amuro has the Gundam Hammer included.

Articulation is decent, you can tell that the figures are primarily meant for display. For posing fun, the inevitable Robot Damashii SIDE MS and previous MSiA! are your best bet. However, IMHO, the ultimate RX-78 figure so far is the SCHMpro. Holy crap is that thing articulated. I bought one from HLJ's sale a few months back and GOOD GOD it is more articulated than the many of the super articulated Spiderman figures. Even comes with a display stand where you can STORE.ALL.OF.THE.PARTS!

As for Metal Composite, the 0 Gundam and repaint(both I think are Tamashii web exclusives), as well as the Unicorn Gundam are far more articulated than Metal Composite RX-78's. Until the Damashii SIDE MS 78's come out, SHCMpro is your best bet for a highly poseable RX-78 figure.

Or you could opt for the SCM EX crane prize figures by Banpresto, which HLJ offers for less than $20. RX-78 "Real Type Colors" and Black Trinary Zaku II are up next.

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Originally Posted by Deefuzz

I was amazed by this booth. Bandai had to be my favorite booth at the con display wise (Except for Tron...that was awesome).

To me the display was overwhelmingly awesome because I know nothing of the product. A lot of the Gundams there just looked like cool ass robots, but I don't know a thing about them...Same with the Chogokin and Kamen Rider stuff

Ah..for Kamen Rider we have TM2 Dbot...over at TFW there is a HUGE thread on Kamen Rider too. The only thing I know about it is that it looks cool. I saw some episodes in the Philippines of the original, and it looked beast. The newer ones look awesome and the SH Figurarts, SIC, and MG Figurise versions all look great.