Richard Baker Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Bandai does some truly incredible casting- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Apparently the only new kit Bandai has displayed at the Shizuoka Hobby Show is the Jango Fett Slave One in 1:144 scale- something we were expecting anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Looks like a Grievous will be going on my want list then I'm really not that fussed on a backdated Slave-1... could take it or leave it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 12 minutes ago, Mike said: Looks like a Grievous will be going on my want list then I'm really not that fussed on a backdated Slave-1... could take it or leave it I wanted to say the same thing BUT I know that with the teeny jedi fighter I will just HAVE to buy another slave 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Last Jedi items will be on hold until the formal merchandise release due in September from what I recall. I saw something on the Daily Express website that they accidentally posted up some micromachines which Disney rapidly took down but it looks like Kylo may have his own star fighter something akin to the body of his gramps X-1 but with Interceptor style foils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 58 minutes ago, sithman said: with the teeny jedi fighter Oh no... really? I hadn't noticed that (didn't follow any links) Mind you, I never was that fussed by the Jedi Starfighter design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mike said: Oh no... really? I hadn't noticed that (didn't follow any links) Mind you, I never was that fussed by the Jedi Starfighter design Yeah I saw it over on the RPF! the Jedi starfighter with engine ring was added to the small mecha scale line. I gotta say I like all the old designs better than any of the new stuff so far!.....Didn't realize how much until I saw the new TIE suppository, u-wing, and bb-8 and those awful shuttles in R1 and FA I mean really? ya couldn't just use the tried and true Lambda or Sentinal class?,........you had to "make it new" with ridiculously ovef sized wings?? OK rant over, I'll go back to my room now and take my meds!......promise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 it's all down to taste - I wasn't keen on the U-Wing at first, but have changed my mind since. I think it was reviewing and building the Revell U-Wing for my son that did it I think any sequel/prequel is bound to introduce new kit, just for the novelty and to stop it from looking samey. Not to mention the marketing Ka-ching! value. I'm a lot happier with the sequel and contemporiqual designs than the forced-retro of the prequels. Everything burbled like a poorly maintained river barge too. Faster than light travel doesn't need to sound like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mike said: it's all down to taste - I wasn't keen on the U-Wing at first, but have changed my mind since. I think it was reviewing and building the Revell U-Wing for my son that did it I think any sequel/prequel is bound to introduce new kit, just for the novelty and to stop it from looking samey. Not to mention the marketing Ka-ching! value. I'm a lot happier with the sequel and contemporiqual designs than the forced-retro of the prequels. Everything burbled like a poorly maintained river barge too. Faster than light travel doesn't need to sound like that yup it does come down to personal taste I guess! I just remember that after the 16 year or so draught the first new prequal design seen was the Radiant 7 and THAT design nailed it! ( imo) Ditto the Republic gunship and AT-TE! For me the "new" designs just don't do it! so I am hoping possibly beyond hope, that Bandai makes more OT PT designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuelmcguire Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Just saw this on Bandai's Facebook page they are looking for feedback and desired kits Bandai market research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portaler Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Desired kits !! That should be interesting !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldrik1978 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Filled mine in already 👍 Sandcrawler B-Wing Lukes Landspeeder Cloud Car Jawa tusken raider As many characters they can do well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I've filled one in too, asked for pretty much everything, from all the movies, spin-offs etc. Star Wars Rebel characters would be a breeze to do for Bandai, as they pretty much look like action figures anyway. I also had a gripe about availability outside of the Far East to, but seeing as the form was written in English, and they were asking where we all lived, I think they're cognisant of the massive market they're only scratching the surface of via grey imports from eBay and Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 19 hours ago, Geoff_B said: Last Jedi items will be on hold until the formal merchandise release due in September from what I recall. I saw something on the Daily Express website that they accidentally posted up some micromachines which Disney rapidly took down but it looks like Kylo may have his own star fighter something akin to the body of his gramps X-1 but with Interceptor style foils Concept Sketch: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I asked for the rest of the fighters to appear in 72nd such as the Tie Bomber, B wing and hopefully the Tie Defender as that's now been incorporated into Rebels. I also requested Imperials and rebel troopers to go with their AT-AT & AT-ST in 1/144 to allow those hardcore to do the Battle of Hoth. I also suggested in the comments about possibly doing Hanger diorama sets, as you could do Tie Fighters in racks with Imperials/First Order Navy and Storm Trooper figures and Rebel Hanger with groundcrew and support equipment, so could do Yavin temple, Greenham Common or Home One cruiser as would be a nice way to display a couple of their models together. Damn I forgot to include a request for the X-Wing with Blue Squadron schemes or the Partisan X-Wing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I have asked for a 1/12 Jar-Jar Binks but think I may be the only one!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Madmonk said: I have asked for a 1/12 Jar-Jar Binks but think I may be the only one!!!! well, they've already got the Grievous eyes! it could easily be used for jar jar a few 12th scale ewoks would also be a great addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 19 minutes ago, Madmonk said: I have asked for a 1/12 Jar-Jar Binks but think I may be the only one!!!! I'm sure there'll be plentyt'o'folks with air rifles that might be interested in one if it was cheap 1 hour ago, Richard Baker said: The Millenium Interceptor Is that Rylo Ken's homage to his dad's ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Baker Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I think the text mentioned 'gramps X-1 ', (Vader's TIE X-1 Advanced Prototype) I would like a model of this for completeness- I wounder if the kid knows how to fly it well though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Show link, Bandai SW stuff about half way down the page http://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_149462402186213&key=c24426953a5f82ba9a4846ece81abc36&libId=j2mbvyac01013dvz000DA18ulpyv7pa333&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.therpf.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D231077%26page%3D136%26p%3D4245521%23post4245521&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themodellingnews.com%2F2017%2F05%2Fcharlies-shizuoka-hobby-show-2017-report.html%3Fm%3D1&title=Bandai release schedule - Page 136&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.themodellingnews.com%2F2017...eport.html%3Fm%3D1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Disciple Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I filled it in & asked for:- ALL the podracers from Ep1 in 1/48 or bigger. Republic Troop Dropship from Ep2 in 1/48 or bigger. Also it would be nice if they had a UK store. Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Disciple Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Just found the Bandai AT-AT on pre-order from Japan Cool. http://japan-cool.co.uk/epages/950003803.sf/sec0e6aef56ae/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950003803/Products/BANPRE_ATAT Best of all its listed at £24.00 /w Free postage, most of the ones ive found are from £45 onwards. Ive just ordered one. Wayne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadman Disciple Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Whoopsie, its £50-£60 & it wants the balance on despatch, but at least its a uk seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Smeg Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 38 minutes ago, Deadman Disciple said: Whoopsie, its £50-£60 & it wants the balance on despatch, but at least its a uk seller. Have a look on Amazon - just got one from there with Prime delivery for £46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithman Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) I was originally odering from HobbyLinkJapan and seemed to get good pricing! Edited May 13, 2017 by sithman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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