Madmonk Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Good news from Bandai if you like their Box Series of vehicles - 1/350 Episode V Millennium Falcon is being released in Jan 19. Hopefully this will mean bigger 1/144 version as well, fingers crossed! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Good news regarding the ESB Falcon. I thought they'd forgotten about it, having touted it back when the original vehicle model Falcon was released. Regarding the Astromech accessories, from looking at the photos on the Bandai site, it seems to imply that R4-I9 will come with the tea tray itself while R2-Q5 will come with the serving arm that attaches to the top of the tray. So, in other words, if you want to build the entire tray accessory, you'll need to buy both kits. Not sure I like the idea of getting half an accessory with a kit. Seems a bit stingy to me. Accessory shot from R4-I9, highlighting the tray Accessory shot from R2-Q5, highlighting the serving arm (and apparently some of the tools that come with the booster R2) Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Saviour Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 12:09 AM, Madmonk said: But not half the price of the original twin set!! Not half-price, but still considerably less, especially since they're throwing in an accessory for R2-D2 per droid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 20 minutes ago, G-Saviour said: especially since they're throwing in an accessory for R2-D2 per droid. Half an accessory Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, G-Saviour said: Not half-price, but still considerably less, especially since they're throwing in an accessory for R2-D2 per droid. The original R2 - R4 set is priced at 2592 Yen (£17.50ish) and the new single kits are 2160 yen (£14.50ish) So for a reduction of £3 you loose a full droid and get a few cups or extra arms! Not considerably less to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 That's marketing for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Saviour Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 9:15 PM, Madmonk said: The original R2 - R4 set is priced at 2592 Yen (£17.50ish) and the new single kits are 2160 yen (£14.50ish) Makes sense, considering they've got a new steel mold or two for the addons, not to mention the fact that R4-I9 has new head. Take away the extra/new parts you can knock down the price down 2-3 GBP, though I'm curious where you get your prices, because I get mine from HobbySearch's site, which I feel is more accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
css1138 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Going to give my wallet a break until the new year when Revell start releasing the Bandai kits. Hate getting those customs charges. 🤨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, css1138 said: Going to give my wallet a break until the new year when Revell start releasing the Bandai kits. Hate getting those customs charges. 🤨 Or the GST ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 11:15 PM, Madmonk said: The original R2 - R4 set is priced at 2592 Yen (£17.50ish) and the new single kits are 2160 yen (£14.50ish) So for a reduction of £3 you loose a full droid and get a few cups or extra arms! Not considerably less to me. And it looks like Absinth on the menu ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, css1138 said: when Revell start releasing the Bandai kits. Don't know much about this, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
css1138 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Looks as though they are starting with the PG Millennium Falcon and then they follow gradually with the rest: https://www.revell.de/en/products/star-wars/star-wars-bandai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I'm still stunned by the cost, especially given the near parity between the euro and the pound. Almost £100 more than what I paid and that included all the shipping costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 8 minutes ago, Nocoolname said: I'm still stunned by the cost, especially given the near parity between the euro and the pound. Almost £100 more than what I paid and that included all the shipping costs. You never did send mine on to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Just now, Mike said: You never did send mine on to me Ah... yes... er… the dog ate it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
css1138 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Emodels have a pre order of £299 for the Falcon. So hopefully the rest of the kits will not be too bad a price. Unlike the rediclious mark up Revell put on the Fine Molds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 hours ago, css1138 said: So hopefully the rest of the kits will not be too bad a price. Unlike the rediclious mark up Revell put on the Fine Molds. Exactly what I'm hoping. The price they put on the (grossly undersized) TIE x1 is insane. I'm also curious as to whether the re-boxed range will include the figures, or just the vehicles. I'm guessing just the vehicles due to licence issues with Hasbro etc. Probably not the box scale stuff either, as they would make Revell's own small kits look rather poor in comparison. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Saviour Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I hope they include the figures; Grievous and the Battle Droid/STAP are an experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulf Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 They'll only bring the ships. They have no plans for the figures, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 When Bluefin started with Bandai SW in the USA they only did the vehicles but soon added the figures as well so hopefully Revell will be able to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVoidDragon Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 First I've seen of Revell releasing the Bandai kits, is there more information on that somewhere? It's a nice surprise unless they end up more expensive than importing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Moore Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, TheVoidDragon said: First I've seen of Revell releasing the Bandai kits, is there more information on that somewhere? https://www.revell.de/en/products/star-wars/star-wars-bandai/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 The Perfect Grade Falcon is about the same price (£350) as you would pay on eBay though from eBay you run the risk of attracting import duty which could add another £70 to the cost. Looks like Revell may have done a decent deal with Bandai, over in the US the Bandai kits from Bluefin don't appear to be any more expensive than buying from Japan. I like the way the description reads, as if Revell and Bandai have cooperated on the production of the kits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulf Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 On 20/11/2018 at 21:39, TheVoidDragon said: First I've seen of Revell releasing the Bandai kits, is there more information on that somewhere? It's a nice surprise unless they end up more expensive than importing them. Revell announced the Bandai kits for the 1st quarter of 2019. Some shops have listed them, already: http://www.jumbliesmodels.com/revell-m18/star-wars-t94 And yes, they are either more expensive or the same price as importing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, Wulf said: And yes, they are either more expensive or the same price as importing them. That's if they don't get intercepted by HM's finest. The Perfect Grade MF is too risky unless you have some kind of failsafe method to get it through unseen As @Madmonk says, an extra £70 on the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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