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 Momotaro wrote:

 Barzam wrote:
I shared these in my plog, but I'd recently come across a toyline out of China that some of you might be interested in. There's definitely some possibilities for wargame conversions.



There's more stuff in the line, too. Check it out. You can find most of the sets on Aliexpress.

Well, this fella just turned up a couple of months early. It took only 10 days from China, tracked airmail then Royal Mail 48 at my end.

Deeply impressive model - a lot of articulation (even the thumbs move), solid construction. It feels weighty. And huge - it stands 20cm tall stood straight. The torso/head is bigger than a GW dreadnought.

Paintjob and weathering are decent - mine is a slightly browner colour than the one shown above, but not much.

The flaws - a couple of the joints are a little loose. and the whole thing separates at the waist. I can see that joint in particular becoming a problem over time. Buy hey, I'm using it as a gaming piece, it doesn't matter if I glue the joints eventually.

If you see this one at £28 again (price has been up, down and up again since I ordered), I'd highly recommend it.

I'll get a photo up when I can work out how to, uh, get a photo up ('Bucket victim).

Barzam - thanks!

So, you guys know how Bandai and Kotobukiya are both making 1/60 scaled Full Metal Panic models, right? Well, Good Smile Corp is throwing their hat in the ring as well. They're making a kit of the Mithril version of the rather froggy looking Savage mech. It also just so happens to be in scale with the other kits! The kit is part of their new Moderoid model kit series and will retail for around 2130 yen. At 1/60 scale, the kit will clock in at around 13cm tall.

From the facebook page of Modelcollect Hobby Inc.

Shizuoka model hobby show, Fist of War 1/72 series.

although marked as 1/72 the spider tanks may be big enough to be useful, good to see something like this coming to plastic too

Interesting WW '46+ feel to it, kind of like DUST

When and where can I buy those bipedal walkers?

@Bob,

http://modelcollect.com/fist-of-war-chassis


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I just wish they were 1:56 or 1:48 scale.

Wonder how those size up to 40k.
That would be a neat basilisk.

Psst... hey! Wanna see some Kotobukiya stuff from the Shizuoka Hobby Show? I'll spoiler the big pics for you.

This thing is a new Gigantic Arms upgrade kit for their Frame Arms Girls line.



Want a different take on the Deathstrike missiles?



How about a giant robot dinosaur with a chainsaw face?



Manned mecha crab tanks?





How about a big mecha wyvern with its own UAV buddy, huge blade wings, and melta guns mounted under its head?



How about a new pilot figure to go with the fancy new mechs?

That first suit is really nice, but the rest aren't nearly as compelling.

The Bronekorpus tanks I ordered arrived today and the two things that surprised me was that the parts are really chunky and solid in a way that feels more like a toy than a plastic model, and that the weapons are excellently sized for combination with gunpla and similarly sized models.

So if you do both wargaming and robot building then a couple of these tanks are a good buy for sure.

First one looks like it takes a pilot as well.

What scale are the pilots?

I fear for the stability of chainsaw face dino.

DISCO lives!

http://culttvman.com/main/round-2-news-star-trek-discovery-models/

Star Trek Discovery models coming in 2019 from Round 2.

Not really a fan of the Discovery, but I like the Shenzhou.

 Albertorius wrote:
Not really a fan of the Discovery, but I like the Shenzhou.

I'd have watched Star Trek: Shenzhou

Another coming soon...

http://culttvman.com/main/2001-eva-pod-coming-from-moebius-models/

Big news from Moebius Models! They are producing a 1:8 scale, 10 inch tall model of the EVA Pod from 2001: A Space Odyssey. This model will feature a detailed interior, and is designed for lighting. Look for this in late 2018 if all goes well. We’ll post more information when we have it. We are taking preorders in the CultTVman Hobbyshop

$145

Decloaking off the port bow...

http://www.culttvmanshop.com/USS-Defiant-from-DS9--11000-from-Round-2Polar-Lights-_p_4209.html

The newest Star Trek kit from Round 2 is a 1:1000 scale USS Defiant from Deep Space Nine. This is a snap kit and measures almost 7 inches. This model is designed for lighting, and features a dome base. The decal sheet includes pennants, registries, windows and colored panels.

$25~$30

Oh and...

http://www.culttvmanshop.com/Cutaway-Enterprise-1537-scale-22-from-Round-2AMT_p_3299.html




$36~$40

Okay, so you remember those Not-Titanfall mechs I posted about from Chinese company Joy Toy? Well, two days ago they opened preorders for two new mechs and several pilot figures. Feast your eyes....









And here's some of the new pilot figures.









It should probably also be noted that nearly all of the armor on the pilots is removable, too. Just comparing these figures to the one I have, there's been a massive jump in quality. I'll need to grab some of these.

Very cool!

Though I'm not sure what I'd actually do with them.


Also:

Super-Hero Pose!

 Barzam wrote:

(Murder on the knees)

That robot is surprisingly agile for how bulky it is

Those are delicious looking - need more cash....

Wow, that whole Mech TKO line-up us awesome! I really really dig that style.

A good roundup of upcoming SF kits

http://culttvman.com/main/upcoming-kit-releases/

Some highlights for me are the Death Star II, the Space 1999 Hawk (basically the fighter version of an Eagle) and a 1/8 scale pod from 2001 Space Odyssey (worker Titan maybe?).

I need an orbital shuttle at some point - the Hawk is certainly in the running, though I fear the proportions would really not work. Maybe more of an orbital fighter I suppose.

 kestral wrote:
I need an orbital shuttle at some point - the Hawk is certainly in the running, though I fear the proportions would really not work. Maybe more of an orbital fighter I suppose.

The 1/72 or 1/35 Eagles can work, especially if you swap the cockpits. I also have 2001 Moon Bus I've been meaning to turn into a shuttle. Of of course Mantic's new fliers.

Then there's Eilif's work

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/651712.page

Any idea where I can find these in stock?





https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/132667783149?nordt=true&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l10137

@ thewaspinator Challenge the owner to a Trial of Possession!

The answer is- it's complicated.

http://www.bvtraders.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=28_43&sort=20a&page=1

Is probably your best price, though they are an exclusively used dealer.

The source is
http://ironwindmetals.com/store/index.php?cPath=16_21
although some of their models are out of production, and require a fee for archive casting- and I must admit I'm not seeing exactly how to sort by in production and out.

http://ariesgamesandminis.com/index.php/shopping/category/13-battlemechs.html

Is a midpoint dealer- their stock is listed, and somewhat discounted plus, brand new.

If you are willing to wait and haggle, there's a fairly active community on facebook, Battletech International Trade and Sell.

There are also some old Citytech plastic clan sculpts that occasionally surface.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Battletech-Plastic-Mech-LOT-Citytech-2nd-Edition-FASA-Centurion-Mad-Cat-RARE/292609200276?hash=item4420de1094:g:MmsAAOSwv3JbKEjb

Sculpts are not great, but that is 2 Dire Wolves, a Timber Wolf, 2 Koshis and 2 Novas. Sadly, the IS plastics will probably drive that particular option outside of the bargain range for your Clan needs.

I think this is different than those, the eBay listing claims each line in that one picture is 10 mm and that they're plastic.

Lol! good point, none of what I provided would help with that. The Madcat and Vulture might be Armorcast, or the Joyride models. I do not know the source of the rest.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WizKids-1-55-Scale-Battlemech-Construction-Set-Mad-Cat-II-Mech-Warrior-NIB/292608982853?epid=1401894498&hash=item4420dabf45:g:0nQAAOSw0O9bKBU8

That might be one of them. Good luck, those look awesome and are very rare and exotic scales!

 Kid_Kyoto wrote:

 kestral wrote:
I need an orbital shuttle at some point - the Hawk is certainly in the running, though I fear the proportions would really not work. Maybe more of an orbital fighter I suppose.

The 1/72 or 1/35 Eagles can work, especially if you swap the cockpits. I also have 2001 Moon Bus I've been meaning to turn into a shuttle. Of of course Mantic's new fliers.

Then there's Eilif's work

https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/651712.page

Thanks for the promotion!

I just blogged the third of three 28mm spacecraft.
https://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/120/651712.page

The first just went up for sale in the swap shop...

Found 'em!

http://souldark.ru/category/battle-robots/