Bandai release schedule
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StarForge
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Aside from the Japanese exclusive http://www.bandaionline.com/1-12-battle-droid-geonosis-color-set-plastic-model/ is there any other affordable way of obtaining this (excluding the eBay scalpers)?
Galactican
Sr Member
Although the minis would not be my first choice, I sure do see a lot of diorama oppurtunities!
You could build up a whole Home 1 hangar base dio without having to rent another flat for it, so they ARE fine for a reason.
Richard Baker
Sr Member
That fo rme is the only appeal with this mini-kits- Dioramas. For me they are just too small to enjoy as an individual display (1:72 is the smallest I like), but for a grouping these small kits work well. I am getting a couple to fly along side my Bandai FalconYou could build up a whole Home 1 hangar base dio without having to rent another flat for it, so they ARE fine for a reason.
you could order direct from a supplier in Japan or even China?
I used to order all mine through HobbylinkJapan.
All the diorama possibilities are actually "making me" buy multiples of kits!.....and I NEVER buy multiples!:eek
TIE's attacking the falcon, Home 1 hanger bay, Tatooine landing bay, Death Star.........
My disappointment in the tiny scale has turned to me tenting my fingers and breathing "Excellent" in my very best Mr. Burns at every release!
A couple new pics of the mini A-wing:
https://twitter.com/HobbySite/status/868051152352325632/photo/1
https://twitter.com/HobbySite/status/868051152352325632/photo/1
monsterpartyhat
Sr Member
In the second picture in that post, the size relative to the stand makes me think (which I would assume to be true anyway) that the A-wing will be the same size relative to the X-wing as with the 1:72, so the 1:72 or 1:48 debate will be in full effect (edit: I mean 1:144 vs. 1:96). I think that probably means that the Bandai A-wing won't be much smaller than the excellent F-toys A-wing, unlike the X and Y wings.
(edit: I mean 1:144 vs. 1:96). I think that probably means that the Bandai A-wing won't be much smaller than the excellent F-toys A-wing, unlike the X and Y wings.
StarForge
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This is going to be exclusive to the web shop just like the Shadow Trooper. HobbyLinkJapan no longer sells Bandai Star Wars kits, only figures
This is going to be exclusive to the web shop just like the Shadow Trooper. HobbyLinkJapan no longer sells Bandai Star Wars kits, only figures
You can also check out Amazon. There are a fair number of sellers from Japan as well.
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
So, wait. The Geonosis 2-pack battle droid kit isn't just going to be released like any of their other kits? Has it even been released yet?
StarForge
Well-Known Member
It's not released yet, I think June is the release month, but AFAIK no it's not a regular kit. Exclusive to the Bandai Online Site, but I'm hoping that's not the case. I'm only after the battle droids and have no interest in the STAP so these kits would be perfect for me
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Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
I guess we'll wait and see. It's odd they'd just make this random kit an exclusive. Regardless, I'm getting this it one way or another. In fact, I'm definitely getting two because I want to make a 3P0 head-swap display and an 3-step unfolding display.
StarForge
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That's one of the things I want to do too, especially the 3-step unfolding display!
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June is the month.
They have released the recolors as online store exclusives: The Shadow Trooper, Translucent Vader and now the Battle Droids.
http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000113854/
Hunk a Junk
Sr Member
So does "exclusive" mean they wont ship to the U.S. if we order through the online store?
Furagu
New Member
Never before I have bought multiple kits either! I usually build at least 1/72 scale, but the little star destroyer won me over. These little ones are fun to build, it's nice to have one done rather quickly, and they don't take up much space. I mean, the big BB-8 is great, but the missus might not agree me buying yet another, bigger display case...
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Lots of Grievous pictures (Slave 1 and Jedi Starfighter as well):
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/386581/
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one.
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/386581/
Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one.
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