Hi guys! am back from the dead, so to speak...just got myself connected via a Canopy wireless "DSL" internet connection.
I. saw the following stuff in the net, from various sources: 1) 1/100 Legend gundam looks good, and the thigh proportion looks like it can do kneeling poses - not that the Legend ever really kneels out in space. The proportions look good, but the head looks a bit small. 2) 1/144 HGGS Strike Noir (Noerl, rotfl) Another Strike variant - which makes one wonder, how many of those things were really made? Also, the concept of the multi-weapon backpack seems to be the tone of the day, from the IWSP to the Destiny to the Noir... 3) 1/100 MG Gyan Looks like a good rendition of the Gyan, chock-full of details and a light-up beam sword. Personally, though...I think I can make do without the gimmick if it would mean less on the price tag. But that's Bandai for you. 4) 1/144 HGUC Zaku I It looks good, being able to replicate the Shoulder Attack, but is that bazooka rest on its shoulder a retcon, as well as the handheld rocket that's stowed on the shield puncher? I sort of wish it had the colony-gassing weapon, too. 5) 1/100 Infinite Justice The latest in the Athrun Zala MS collection (this guy is racking up quite a collection of MS's). The shield is overly large, but has all the gimmicks that rate it as a swiss army knife among MS shields. The head, again, seems small. 6) GFF God and Nobel Gundams The God GUndam has uber large external claws, and the Nobel is...still the Nobel. Impressive detail on the Nobel would have to be the fact that the "expanded" Berserk Hair mode is not a swap-out, but that the various hair plates are actually hinged to expand into said mode. 7) GFF ZII Question: was this MS really official? I have the SD Musha version of it, but this is the first time i've seen it treated as an official MS. It reminds me of the Methuss. II. It's been a great year for gundam in the Philippines, as sales have been getting better. Also, the local distributor, Ban Kee Philippines, has been sponsoring the prizes for the Mechapinoy in-house contests, the latest being here: http://www.mechapinoy.net/events/c_rx78.htm There's also been a lot of activity in the regional Bandai Action Kits Asia Contest (not so sure about exact wording, but locally known as BAKAC): http://www.mechapinoy.net/events/bakac2005_winners.htm - unfortunately, our hosts in Hong Kong were rather destructive in the unpacking and repacking of our kits, and many suffered serious damage - that can be seen over in fichtenfoo's forum threads on the subject. Still, Bandai has given their apologies, and are said to be taking steps to make sure such happenings are minimized or prevented altogether in the future. It's nice to be able to get going on the ML again. Hallo to all the old-timers! nice to see you guys are still active. Richie Ramos www.mechapinoy.net -------------------------------------------------- The Gundam Mailing List MK-II [email protected] Archives: http://www.gundam.com/gml Help: Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with this in the BODY: help list
