Bandai release schedule

Poakwoods · Feb 16, 2017

In the last 12 month they have made a couple of new models near every month (in december four). The most intense (and top notch) SW kit production EVER. I think that we have no reason to doubt nor to complain (ok, ALMOST no complain...). We are living in the golden age of SW model kits.

3Dsf · Feb 16, 2017

Man. Everybody's so demanding! I want this, I want that, i want it bigger, I want it now!

Not so long ago there were hardly any Star Wars kits on the market and most were riddled with faults.

* though we all know what glaring omission in the product lineup is just waiting to be filled!

How about that 1/72 Mil- nah...

SithSim · Feb 16, 2017

monsterpartyhat said:
Those model kits were just released a couple of months ago. Don't try to determine trends from just a couple of months. Bandai is still releasing Star Wars kits at a ridiculous pace, and they've shown with the most recent couple of reveals that they'll announce new kits with much shorter lead times than they have in the past.

I know they are still releasing Star wars kits or we wouldn't be talking about them so much, and most of the topics on the forums are us trying to determine/speculate what Toys,models and Prop replicas are coming to the market. And how well the sculpt, paint and accuracy will be.

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Hunk a Junk · Feb 16, 2017

Okay, before we go too far down this road, it should be pointed out that in modeling forums we talk about models. What we want, what we don't, what are a kit's positives, what are its negatives. So discussion can sometimes seem like irrational "demands" when really it's just an airing of opinions -- which is why we're all here. We all (hopefully) want the hobby to expand and get even better. We all (hopefully) want companies to improve their products and offer more selection. In Bandai's case, their models are so good that we can't wait to see MORE of them! For Bandai, that's a good problem to have!

sithman66 · Feb 16, 2017

I totally agree!

I am so blown away by Bandai's models that I go way out of my way to get any and all Bandai kits that I can!
(just got the a-wing, and the detail is awesome!)

E3kehoe · Feb 16, 2017

I keep wanting to get a few of the bandai Star Wars kits but am actually put off by the size. I really want them to do a couple of bigger kits. Like the star destroyer or a ROTJ Death Star.
I know they have the star destroyer so release the damn thing already!!

Bob Solo · Feb 16, 2017

Im really looking forward to seeing more of this new 1/2 BB-8 with zapper and flame arms! Might even have sounds? Great time to be a Star Wars modeler, weve never had it better! Thank you Bandai :thumbsup

Bob Solo · Feb 16, 2017

E3kehoe said:
I keep wanting to get a few of the bandai Star Wars kits but am actually put off by the size. I really want them to do a couple of bigger kits. Like the star destroyer or a ROTJ Death Star.
I know they have the star destroyer so release the damn thing already!!

Im sure Bandai have a solid business plan, to make everything as fast as possible. They are doing a great job so far, id too like bigger kits, but i realise that costs money and fine detailing a big Star Destroyer for example is a huge task and if that wasnt enough to do, theres more films on the way! Id Love a 1/1700 Star Destroyer and bigger AT-AT etc, but im happy to wait, years if i have too.

edge10 · Feb 16, 2017

SithSim said:
We knew last year( I think around NYCC time if not a little earlier) that the Shoretrooper, K2-SO and Deathtrooper would be model kits. And after their release it's been nothing but 1/6 and 1/144 and a few 1/72 ships.

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So basically, yeah you released three figure kits in December, but what have you done for me lately. :lol

As is been pointed out, Bandai is being more tight-lipped about their upcoming releases as of late. We know GIANT BB-8 is due in April but we don't anything past that.

sithman66 · Feb 16, 2017

E3kehoe said:
I keep wanting to get a few of the bandai Star Wars kits but am actually put off by the size. I really want them to do a couple of bigger kits. Like the star destroyer or a ROTJ Death Star.
I know they have the star destroyer so release the damn thing already!!

I hear ya!
I initially was put off by the small scale stuff too! BUT...don't shortchange yourself! these are imo THE best SW kits ever made!

You will love them! they are SO well engineered!,...go together so easily AND are SO detailed! even their 1/144 scale stuff is miles ahead of any kits in larger scales!...........................but yes!....I too would love some larger stuff too but have not been disappointed yet!

Thank you Bandai!

monsterpartyhat · Feb 16, 2017

I just found another page for the upcoming U-WIng + TIE Striker combo on Bandai's website, with photos I haven't seen before. This time of the final model painted.

http://bandai-hobby.net/item/1740/

Also includes dimensions:

U-Wing - 167mm (6.5")
TIE Striker - 119 mm (4.7")
Hover Tank - 51mm (2")

I'm really looking forward to seeing the U-Wing alongside a pair of X-Wings.

Poakwoods · Feb 17, 2017

The U-Wing, if made in 1/72, is huge! (33,4cm... no surprise that Bandai preferred 1/144)

Hunk a Junk · Feb 17, 2017

FWIW, CultTVMan is still listing a 1/72 Bandai U-Wing as an upcoming kit. He's either wrong or knows something the rest of us don't.

astroboy · Feb 17, 2017

Anyone know when the 1/144 u-wing will ship?

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edge10 · Feb 17, 2017

astroboy said:
Anyone know when the 1/144 u-wing will ship?

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End of February, so about another week.

astroboy · Feb 17, 2017

edge10 said:
End of February, so about another week.

I ordered a bunch of stuff a while ago and I accidentally put the u-wing on the order as well...So I've really been jonesing for a tiny falcon !

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Richard Baker · Feb 17, 2017

I am waiting for a TIE/Striker myself. The U-Wing doesn't do a lot for me and I love TIE variant designs.

Courtesy of Rio from SSM:
Tokyo Model Detective reviews and quick-builds Bandai's Striker in 1/72.
https://youtu.be/FaA3xIiUpRk

johnojodo · Feb 17, 2017

would be nice if they do that "hover tank" in 1:72 saves looking for a cvrt Spartan to mod into the Shielder

Sluis Van Shipyards · Feb 17, 2017

Hunk a Junk said:
FWIW, CultTVMan is still listing a 1/72 Bandai U-Wing as an upcoming kit. He's either wrong or knows something the rest of us don't.

I really hope so! That would take one more scratchbuild off my to do list.

I wish we could get a clear answer on the figures; whether that is because of Hasbro or what.

edge10 · Feb 18, 2017

monsterpartyhat said:
I just found another page for the upcoming U-WIng + TIE Striker combo on Bandai's website, with photos I haven't seen before. This time of the final model painted.

http://bandai-hobby.net/item/1740/

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Also includes dimensions:

U-Wing - 167mm (6.5")
TIE Striker - 119 mm (4.7")
Hover Tank - 51mm (2")

I'm really looking forward to seeing the U-Wing alongside a pair of X-Wings.

Here is Tag Hobbies take on these images, plus a few more:

http://www.taghobby.com/archives/149141

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