peaceiscloser
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please, post pictures D: that is so cool
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Xenoblade Chronicles X 1/48 Skell/Doll transformable figure available for preorder
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please, post pictures D: that is so cool
CAAAAAAAAAAAW
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I prefer the Lailah's design, but I am absolutely all over this. I've only done model tanks before so it should be pretty interesting.
Jim_Cacher
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Just to share a bit of my experience with Kotobukiya. Although I'm mainly a gunpla guy, I do have a few models kits from Koto, mostly Super Robot War OG stuffs. Generally, I think they are behind Bandai in terms of modelling technology and quality of plastic. Their parts don't fit as well as Bandai's; the maneuverability is also not as high. The plastic feels cheap, unpolished and fragile. However, I think they are pretty good in the coloring department. Sure, some painting will make them look much better but I think that they are pretty acceptable out of box as well.
My Mass-produced Gespenst Mk-II Custom before any paint job, I think it looks great:
And this was a kit back in 2012 I think, so maybe Koto has continued to improve since then?
Again, for a small company like Koto (much much smaller than Bandai), it is wise to expect some inconsistency in the quality and design across different models from them. How good one model's coloring, details, maneuverability, and such are could be pretty much situational. Anyway, I have pre-ordered my Formula and am excited to see how it turns out, in July that is
To be fair, Bandai is the best of the best. You cannot find another companies that can rival Bandai's quality in realm of sci-fi model kits. IMO Koto is the second best in this area. Koto's recent kits are excellent, especially the ZOIDS and Frame Arms Girl series. The maneuverability of these kits are amazing.
Until like 15 years ago or so Kotobukiya used to make resin garage kits if I'm not mistaken so they don't have the connections, skills, experience, or materials that Bandai managed to collect during its long history not just in model kits but also other products.
Still, they've been improving a lot recently.
Still, they've been improving a lot recently.
SatoAilDarko
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I worry that people aren't going to listen to this.
That said, I don't mind painting and have had no problems with Koto kits in the past, so this sort of shit is fine for me, but you're definitely right in that it should be approached like a kit that SHOULD be painted as opposed to it just being optional.
Hmm. I have some mech kits that are suggested to be painted but I was personally fine with stock colors and stickers. It still looked nice for my standards.
The Skell Model Kit comes with decals so I think there's a very good chance I'll be happy with it unpainted. I'll honestly more excited to owned an official possible model from Xenoblade Chronicles X than getting a good looking model.
Shulk got an Amiibo. That's the greatest merch ever in terms of availability and affordability if not quality (which I was personally very happy with).
Can we get Amdusias, Lailah, or Urban instead?
Nothing I've seen. This was announced during the launch of the game in Japan and it wasn't like it was a huge success in Japan. It didn't bomb but it sold more by quite a bit in America.
I would think we would've seen an announcement or a prototype considering other future Nintendo merchandise like the new LBW Link and ZS Samus figmas that were annoying recently.
The larger suits would probably be more expensive and Kotobukiya would probably have trouble designing them to be able to switch to vehicle mode.
What I really want are the plushies that Monolith Soft made to be available for sale.
With Takahashi:
Make them Amiibo!
Coinspinner
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The level 30 Formula is still my favorite skell. I painted mine yellow and black, with some red markings and a blue visor.
I'm more worried about all the ways I can fuck it up. Breaking small plastic pieces, tearing decals, getting glue everywhere, etc.
Spend $50 on a kit only to break the arm in half trying to get it out of the tray.
SatoAilDarko
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You can just use a small blade/knife (an exacto knife would be best) to cut it out precisely instead of popping it out of the tray. Though I haven't had problems with the latter I'm sure a razor blade would be fine to cut out individual pieces.
I assume you're talking about stuff like this:
I find assembly of prepainted models with decals pretty easy and fun. Though I'm not a stickler for quality.
Do these models usually require a lot of glue, or do they mostly snap together?
The Xenoblade artbook has the template for the Riki one on the inside of the cover
SatoAilDarko
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The Xenoblade artbook has the template for the Riki one on the inside of the cover
I'm guessing this isn't the art book that came with North American Limited Edition?
Depends on the model kit.
The ones I've worked on all snapped together but I'm not familiar with Kotobukiya kits.
There are several people in the thread who are much more knowledgeable. I'm not huge into model kits. Sorry
Jim_Cacher
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The model kit is out in Japan. You can find the in-box content here. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10377656
No. You just need to snap the parts together. Military models usually need glue and other tools, but kits from Kotobukiya and Bandai mostly doesn't require these.
No. You just need to snap the parts together. Military models usually need glue and other tools, but kits from Kotobukiya and Bandai mostly doesn't require these.
I put together a couple of the simpler Bandai Star Wars kits, but I don't know if I'm ready for a big ass transforming mech that I have no room to display it in.
I wish I could see what it looks like unpainted.
Just ordered mine from Hobby Link Japan. Haven't built anything in 1/48 in a very long time, curious as to how it will look.
The model is from Kotobukiya, who usually manufacture excellent stuff. Their Armored Core models were poor at times, but for the most part excellent.
The model is from Kotobukiya, who usually manufacture excellent stuff. Their Armored Core models were poor at times, but for the most part excellent.
Jim_Cacher
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Bandai Star Wars kits are great! They are easy to build but with great details.
For the unpainted photos, we may need to wait for a few days. I will post them in this thread if I can found any pics from twitter.
Is there (going to be) a Verus Model Skell too?
Because while Formula isn't bad I just dig the designs of that and the Inferno Model way too much.
They don't belong here anymore.
Because while Formula isn't bad I just dig the designs of that and the Inferno Model way too much.
No flight module
They don't belong here anymore.
sixteen-bit
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I would be into a robust figma or revoltech style toy but this is a model kit :/
Building these is fun! You can do your own panel lining, screw up the decals and cut too much plastic off near the gate marks.
GAF gunpla thread is calling me...
Jim_Cacher
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I love kits from Kotobukiya, especially the Frame Arms and MSG series. These two product lines are bursting with good ideas. I recommend you to try them out.
Currently I also have a Metal Gear Sahelanthropus kit and a Gardes kit from Knight of Sidonia in stash. Need to try them out when I have free time.
No one knows! Personally, I really hope Kotobukiya will continue developing the product line. However, I would say it depends on whether this Formula kit can sell...
I like model kits than something like robot spirits. It is fun to build and you can do some painting work if you have an airbrush. Absolutely worth your time.
sixteen-bit
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I've built Master Grade Gunpla before but Kotobukiya kits are kinda crap in comparison to those imo. At least that's how I felt about my Koto Virtual On kit.
To be honest here, the Armored Core Aaliyah 1/72 was my first mecha model ever. Built it in 2006. Gundams came way later.
I contend that some Kotobukiya kits are superior to Gundams or other Bandai mobile suits. Master Grade models usually have the inner frame and that helps, but some detailing and design of the machines can be superior with Kotobukiya.
My favorite Kotobukiya model through the ages:
foxuzamaki
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I have a mighty need
Lots of reviews on youtube for this bad boy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTRSGIGHRps
I really want to pick one up now. Pretty neat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTRSGIGHRps
I really want to pick one up now. Pretty neat.
Jim_Cacher
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Some photos from Twitter
redmetal86
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^That is nice.
Let's find the cash we've lost.
Let's find the cash we've lost.
etae
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Awesome! Thanks for posting those. How is it compared to a gundam kit? Does pieces go flying when handling it?
I've never built a gundam before, but I haven't had many pieces pop off when posing it, though the armor plates do shift around a lot due to many of them being articulated.
I couldn't resist anymore after seeing these. Ordered one!
I've never built any figures like this before so this is going to be a fun experience.
I couldn't resist anymore after seeing these. Ordered one!
I've never built any figures like this before so this is going to be a fun experience.
I've put together a couple of Bandai Star Wars kits before, but this was easily the most complex I've ever built. It's not really difficult to assemble, just make sure to double check the instructions before you go snapping parts together so you won't forget something and then have to pry them apart like I did a couple of times.
SatoAilDarko
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Here's mine. No paint, no decals.
Do you mind if I put this in the OP to show the shipped product?
Hopefully I can still get this in a month or two.
Some stuff came up this summer and I didn't have the cash to make a purchase this month.
blankslatenator
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Just ordered one. Gundam is like Grateful Dead, I think it's neat, but it is too past my time to get into. This on the other hand.
BRocknRolla
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Man... I wish I liked this game more.
Not at all, go right ahead.
sixteen-bit
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give it a chance
HandsomeCharles
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Mine just arrived today, took so long and cost so much money but I'm a sucker for Xenoblade merch so it was a must-have!
Now how long will it actually take to make...?
Now how long will it actually take to make...?
Here's mine. No paint, no decals.
Soooo good. I want one but Mastema one.T_T I don't really like Formula here.T_T
That's seriously tempting. I don't collect figures of any sort, but that looks awesome enough that I might reconsider. Too bad I'm too lazy to paint it, but stock looks pretty good.
*slow clap*
*slow clap*
HandsomeCharles
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Does anyone know if there are any painting guides for this thing, or where I might go to find one?
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