engrgv
DX Gashapon Super Robot
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Post by engrgv on Sept 24, 2005 6:32:41 GMT 8
just placed pre-order for 12 pcs last week, GBP Armor, here we come! Just 12? And I'm planning on getting 2 pa naman! Maybe it's a sign to just get 1 and a apnking 1J. hehehe |
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Post by The Laughing Man on Nov 27, 2005 9:46:33 GMT 8
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Post by genocide on Dec 21, 2005 15:18:07 GMT 8
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Post by mojacko on Dec 21, 2005 16:56:21 GMT 8
wow....guess the protos gonna be expensive.....hehehehe
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Post by The Laughing Man on Dec 27, 2005 14:15:58 GMT 8
It's out in Japan!!!!  Image Courtesy of Macross World |
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Post by Greattoysonline.com Admin on Dec 30, 2005 13:49:59 GMT 8
yap, we have it in stock now as of yesterday (December 29), Happy new year everyone!
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Post by chet on Dec 30, 2005 21:34:41 GMT 8
Saw a set at GT Makati. Beautiful!
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Post by Gold on Jan 1, 2006 21:52:23 GMT 8
A side note here fellas, read a review of the GBP at toyboxdx.
I seems that the toy has one fatal flaw. Its missles are somewhat too big for the missle trays in the chest. Forcing the missles into the trays could result in permanent damage of the chest tray mechanism. Read on:
Amuro-Ray Wrote:
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> It's HUGE, I think it's
> the same size as a standard 1/48 VF box. Not only
> that, it's surprisingly heavy as well, despite
> having diecast limited to only the booster/back
> pack connectors.
> The armor is fairly easy to assemble, just like
> the 1/60. I didn't have to worry about breaking
> anything in the process. But one thing you might
> want to take note is that when forming the skirt
> armor, be sure to remove both the hip pieces first
> before you open the groin. I did it the other way
> around & could have broken my set, luckily the
> plastic could take it.
> Anyway, what's cool about this set is it's
> likeness to MG/PG kits - each armor piece is
> 'reinforced' with another layer inside (that has
> PG/MG-like details), so they're not just hollow
> when you open up them up. I must say this is a
> very nice touch, and almost makes me feel that
> Yamato's US$100 price tage was justified (though
> some might argue it is).
> Another nice touch was the inclusion of 2 grey
> armor pieces to cover the sides of his chest,
> which would otherwise be hollow. The skirt armor
> has been improved since the 1/60 (which was a huge
> improvement over the Taka, except for the groin
> piece couldn't stay on at all because of a poorly
> designed locking mechanism). The side skirts can
> actually swivel, although it's pointless because
> of the restricted movement when you put everything
> on.
>And yes, the waist joint can still function
> even with the armor on, and the legs still move
> too (again, movement is extremely restricted). To
> add, the covers for the air intake above the hips
> are now separate pieces, you slot them above the
> intakes and then attach the hip pieces. This
> allows you to do a proper A-stance while ensuring
> there are no gaps between the hip pieces and the
> groin piece.
(GOLD:Read this part regarding the missles)
> And now the missles. They're all made of (white)
> PVC and have ABS red tips. You have to be
> EXTREMELY careful when inserting them to the chest
> missle bay. Some of the missle sockets are
> aparently too small for the missles and getting
> them in takes some effort.
>In the process, you
> might actually snap the plastic support within
> that's used to 'push' the entire bay out (so all
> the missles stick out) when the chest is opened.
> Nifty feature, but it has it's weakness.
>When I
> realised there's no way I could get the missles in
> properly without breaking something, I decided to
> remove the chestpiece and unscrew it. It was then
> I discovered that there were already stress marks
> on the support piece (and a hairline crack). Had I
> continued forcing it, it would have snapped for
> sure.
>No issues, I got out my lighter, ran a flame
> quickly across the piece a few times to get rid of
> the stress marks, and than covered the hairline
> crack with some super glue. Fixed the problem
> easily (and Yamato should fix this by using a
> diecast support instead in future runs). So what I
> did after that was to remove the missle bay from
> the inside, insert every missle on it, and then
> re-insert the bay with all the missles attached.
> Yup, it's troublesome, and I doubt I'll remove the
> missles ever again (especially after so much
> trouble to get it in!) unless I'm bored.
> In short, it's a great toy and absolutely
> essential if you own a 1/48 valk. The toy is
> extremely sturdy, everything locks firmly, but
> just be careful when inserting the chest missles.
> However, I still think it is overpriced, just like
> their Scopedog.
>
Thanks to Amuro-Ray of Toyboxdx for the review.
Gold
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ivo
DX Gashapon Super Robot
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Post by ivo on Jan 3, 2006 11:37:19 GMT 8
Got mine from Malvin last weeek, it was worth every cent! The review was accurate, if i wasn't careful i would've broken the plastic support for the missile holder on the chest armor
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Post by 45caliber on Jan 15, 2006 8:00:53 GMT 8
A side note here fellas, read a review of the GBP at toyboxdx. I seems that the toy has one fatal flaw. Its missles are somewhat too big for the missle trays in the chest. Forcing the missles into the trays could result in permanent damage of the chest tray mechanism. Read on: > Anyway, what's cool about this set is it's > likeness to MG/PG kits - each armor piece is > 'reinforced' with another layer inside (that has > PG/MG-like details), so they're not just hollow > when you open up them up. I must say this is a > very nice touch, and almost makes me feel that > Yamato's US$100 price tage was justified (though > some might argue it is). > And now the missles. They're all made of (white) > PVC and have ABS red tips. You have to be > EXTREMELY careful when inserting them to the chest > missle bay. Some of the missle sockets are > aparently too small for the missles and getting > them in takes some effort. >In the process, you > might actually snap the plastic support within > that's used to 'push' the entire bay out (so all > the missles stick out) when the chest is opened. > Nifty feature, but it has it's weakness. yep this is actually true... kinda scary at first but upon inserting each missile.. choosing in between several missiles.. i have learned that you have to fit them all one by one until you find one that would fit... and another tip is you have to rotate each missile while gently pushing it all the way to the pod.. if you think or feel that it can't fit then remove it as soon as possible.. don't force it.. then choose another missile from the plastic bag until you settle for one that would fit... try each one by one.. yep patience is virtue..  just gently rotate and this will do the trick.. thanks to gold and somewhere in the macross forum that i've read this review first before i've played mine or else for sure my GBP would be in jeopardy by now.. this is a serious issue(true) but not to be afraid of.. just somewhat an advice before you wreck this pricey piece |
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Post by voltampere on Feb 6, 2006 12:28:29 GMT 8
got mine last saturday, i didnt have any problems with the chest missiles... though, the rear portion of the hip-mounted grenades kept falling off... no biggie, and more importantly, NO REGRETS! which 1/48 should i buy next? hmm...
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Post by chet on Feb 15, 2006 20:34:26 GMT 8
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Post by LC on Feb 15, 2006 22:15:50 GMT 8
Wow, Yamato is really milking the "Macross fandom" by releasing another version of the GBP armor...
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Post by The Laughing Man on Mar 4, 2006 15:33:21 GMT 8
 **Pics taken from Toys Daily |
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