Bandai release schedule

[astroboy]

I would prefer 1/48 or 1/35
But $160 for a 1/48 x-wing is making a Studio scale x-wing look cheap for the size and resin
I think I use to pick up fine molds x-wing for like $60

The 1/48 bandai x wing is glorious. It's just big enough to make it look studio scale.

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[edge10]

Whats a "Facon"?

In the shot of the U-Wing and Striker, what are the objects in front of the Striker that are black and orange?

I bet their English is better than your Japanese.

 

[Robiwon]

I bet their English is better than your Japanese.

LOL, You bet it is. I do know a little as we have plants in Japan for the company I work for. I just have not had the opportunity to travel there.

Definitely excited about these announcements. I'm sure more will be coming.

That tiny Falcon is soo cute!

 

[blakeh1]

The U-wing in 1/144 makes sense at least from a size perspective. They have been shying away from anything larger than one man fighters in 1/72

 

[astroboy]

Tiny Falcon:

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Odd that the U-wing is missing. Between it and the TIE soda can, I would take the U-wing.

I don't get the impression that the Death Star is a kit but I don't read kanji.

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What's that y-wing in the upper right corner?

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Looks like the Rogue One kits will be..


1/12th Death Trooper
1/12th Scarif Trooper
1/12 K-2S0
1/72/144 Rogue Squadron X-wing
1/72 TIE Striker
1/144 TIE Striker - 1/144 U-Wing
Death Star?


Perhaps a 1/72 U-Wing not pictured?


https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=0900967fe637fe29baaade7fbabb9edd&oe=586EE3F8

What are those two things on the box of 1/144 U wing and tie striker?

Also, is the 1/72 x-wing any different than the old x-wing?

 

[blakeh1]

The 1/72 X-wing is supposedly based on Red Leader and comes with a 1/144 mini-kit of it as well

I am guessing it will not have the Death Star tile bases and the alternate parts to build Red 5/Red 3 as well as decals geared towards Red 1. Other than that I assume same tooling


maybe those things on the cover with the Striker and U-wing are those hover tanks. It would be cool if they are bonus items in the kit.

Bandia does the bonus kit inside a kit stuff a lot with the 1/1000 Yamato line

 

[edge10]

What's that y-wing in the upper right corner?

I think it's the mini Y-wing:

http://bandai-hobby.net/sw/jp/products/vm.html#vm005

 

[StevenBills]

I already stocked up on 1/72 X-Wings, so I'm good there. I was actually hoping that they'd come out with some 1/6 figures, as 1/12 is a bit too small for my liking. Now I need a 1/6 Boba Fett figure...

...and a 1/48 Y-Wing.

SB

 

[Murph]

I'm really excited about 1/6 figures!

 

[Robiwon]

The Y-Wing is another of the 1/144 kits that was announced a few weeks ago. It's already up for pre-order on a lot of sites. I have one pre-ordered thru a seller on eBay.

 

[astroboy]

Are these 1/144's much better than the F-toys versions?

 

[edge10]

Are these 1/144's much better than the F-toys versions?

Check out Rob's T-70 and decide for yourself:

http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=266792

 

[Gans]

I had to go back searching for what you're referring to. I don't see any mention of $160 for a 48th scale X. (Right now, the FM kit is on Amazon--yeah, still--for $81 with free shipping and the Bandai is $95 with Prime).

And even though I'm right there with you wanting larger scale kits (if Bandai does a 48th scale Y, I'd get 10 just to start off and e-bay my SS Y), but it's almost like complaining about the scale of Bandai stuff is a lot like the old complaining (pre FM) about the detail and accuracy of the old MPC/Ertl/Amt stuff. Bandai is making some money, and using a little of it to use as earplugs. They just don't care. People say it's a home market issue, but I don't care about the reason. They're stuck making these too-small-for-me kits. And when I said "I bet they come up with some larger scale stuff now", Bandai responded with 144 scale fighters! Ugh!. (Here I need to insert one of those Charlie Brown characters getting frustrated.)
Mike Todd

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-48-Sta...991780?hash=item3acbb8d764:g:ROUAAOSwqfNXpELb

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-48-Sta...381287?hash=item46557413a7:g:FKgAAOSwv0tVc~22.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BANDAI-1...062388?hash=item5d67d66534:g:r70AAOSwU-pXuHip

 

[edge10]

Darn you Bandai, so close but not a model! Gouf on Starship Modeler found this desk toy AT-AT:

http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000106276/

 

[DanielB]

If it's accurate in shape and details, it looks like it could easily be converted into a accurate replica. I don't know enough about AT-ATs to say if it is accurate or not.

 

[astroboy]

It says 1/72, but 10" tall seems strangely short

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[Toadmeister]

I'd just about trade my left nut for a Bandai 1/48 Y-Wing.

For that matter, I want to see more 1/48 Bandai SW fighters, the same offerings as their 1/72 line.

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[TazMan2000]

Darn you Bandai, so close but not a model! Gouf on Starship Modeler found this desk toy AT-AT:

http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000106276/

Is a pencil sharpener included? I bet I know where it would be, if there was. :lol

TazMan2000

 

[rbeach84]

Seems Bandai has indeed passed on 1/48 scale models, given the evidence. Too bad, since at the very least they should have produced the 'big three' of X, Y & TIE fighters. As it is, they should already be offering a non-animated version of their X-Wing for those who want to flesh out their X-Wing squadrons. Obviously would take cutting a new sprue mold to provide replacements for the moving wing mounts, so perhaps that is something they'd put out after they finish with some other releases in the pipeline.

Ah, we are so good at wishful thinking, eh?

R/ Robert

 

[edge10]

HLJ is saying the AT-AT desk toy is actually from Sunstar Bungu (whomever in the world that is):

http://hlj.com/product/sbn50472