gt350pony66
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
btw, did you build that 66" kit? if so, I'd love to see pics.
btw, did you build that 66" kit? if so, I'd love to see pics.
Bandai 1/72 PG Millennium Falcon (also the Revell Germany rebox)
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gt350pony66
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just noticed, when you hover the mouse over the last page, it pops up a message stating a Bandai announcement of the PG kit being offered with a 3 or 5 landing gear option. I went to a couple of site, some work some won't load pages, but couldn't find an official confirmation of this. Not that it matters a whole lot since I've already got the existing kit and waiting for the 308 Bits add-ons. Though I did see on Gundamplanet.com that there is a 1/144 Lando version being offered for just under 70 bucks...wishy washy on that interest. have any of you guys seen that momentary message stated above?
just noticed, when you hover the mouse over the last page, it pops up a message stating a Bandai announcement of the PG kit being offered with a 3 or 5 landing gear option. I went to a couple of site, some work some won't load pages, but couldn't find an official confirmation of this. Not that it matters a whole lot since I've already got the existing kit and waiting for the 308 Bits add-ons. Though I did see on Gundamplanet.com that there is a 1/144 Lando version being offered for just under 70 bucks...wishy washy on that interest. have any of you guys seen that momentary message stated above?
gt350pony66
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Just got an email from Tony 308, it's going to be a while yet for the ESB front gear bays for the PG. Although, for anyone that's interested...he's got some stuff in the works for The Lando Falcon...and some stuff for the ISD, as well as some new stuff that's not TV or movie that he won't divulge any details just yet.
However, if anyone is hot for the ESB gear bays and can't wait, like I mentioned before (at least I think I did) Tony's MPC bays snug up to the PG hull pretty nice, though they would need some contouring to perfectly fit, nothing too difficult. But if you go that route, get the set that FUD for 77.50, they are much nicer than the "strong and flexible" white ones, and only 10 bucks more. I've got a set and laid them up to the PG hull, so I know they would work. Tony is actually using that design and making the changes to it so that it will work perfectly for the PG. He's just got a lot on his plate right now.
Just got an email from Tony 308, it's going to be a while yet for the ESB front gear bays for the PG. Although, for anyone that's interested...he's got some stuff in the works for The Lando Falcon...and some stuff for the ISD, as well as some new stuff that's not TV or movie that he won't divulge any details just yet.
However, if anyone is hot for the ESB gear bays and can't wait, like I mentioned before (at least I think I did) Tony's MPC bays snug up to the PG hull pretty nice, though they would need some contouring to perfectly fit, nothing too difficult. But if you go that route, get the set that FUD for 77.50, they are much nicer than the "strong and flexible" white ones, and only 10 bucks more. I've got a set and laid them up to the PG hull, so I know they would work. Tony is actually using that design and making the changes to it so that it will work perfectly for the PG. He's just got a lot on his plate right now.
gt350pony66
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
"standard"? I didn't know they came more than one way? I guess I'd better dig into mine and see if there are any decals...:confused
"standard"? I didn't know they came more than one way? I guess I'd better dig into mine and see if there are any decals...:confused
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The box design is slightly different and says "Standard Version" on it. The standard version does not come with the photo-etched parts or lighting, either. I'm ok will all of that. I just need the water slide decals.
The box design is slightly different and says "Standard Version" on it. The standard version does not come with the photo-etched parts or lighting, either. I'm ok will all of that. I just need the water slide decals.
gt350pony66
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oooh! heck I had no idea. I'm pretty sure I got all that stuff. perhaps...a guy who has them can fib to Bandai and say he didn't get any...or they were folded and get a replacement sheet and send it your way...just a thought
oooh! heck I had no idea. I'm pretty sure I got all that stuff. perhaps...a guy who has them can fib to Bandai and say he didn't get any...or they were folded and get a replacement sheet and send it your way...just a thought
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Quite possibly...lol.. I might try to reach out to Bandai and see if they sell the decals individually.
oooh! heck I had no idea. I'm pretty sure I got all that stuff. perhaps...a guy who has them can fib to Bandai and say he didn't get any...or they were folded and get a replacement sheet and send it your way...just a thought
Quite possibly...lol.. I might try to reach out to Bandai and see if they sell the decals individually.
gt350pony66
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well let me know how that goes, if they don't or won't...I'll give that other idea a whirl :thumbsup
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you know though...I could see the lighting and the PE...but to omit the decals?! that's Batha foodoo
well let me know how that goes, if they don't or won't...I'll give that other idea a whirl :thumbsup
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you know though...I could see the lighting and the PE...but to omit the decals?! that's Batha foodoo
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If you're willing to give it a go, it wouldn't hurt! The standard version comes with stickers... ugh...stickers...lol
If you're willing to give it a go, it wouldn't hurt! The standard version comes with stickers... ugh...stickers...lol
gt350pony66
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Sure thing man! I'll get the serial number off my box (they're sure to want that) and find out who/where to contact. I'll ask my hobby shop guy, he'll probably know.
Sure thing man! I'll get the serial number off my box (they're sure to want that) and find out who/where to contact. I'll ask my hobby shop guy, he'll probably know.
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
If they send you one, just let me know what I owe you...
If they send you one, just let me know what I owe you...
gt350pony66
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Are you serious? If they send one out (which could take a bit of time) I'll send it to you. If I get it for free, you get it for free. We're friends man :thumbsup
Are you serious? If they send one out (which could take a bit of time) I'll send it to you. If I get it for free, you get it for free. We're friends man :thumbsup
Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
Bandai is notorious for not putting water slides in their kits. Normally they don’t even put them in Perfect grade kits. The MF initial release was different because it was a P-Bandai kit and all P Bandai kits usually get water slides if I’m not mistaken.
This is as far as Gundam kits go. Although I have heard a number of smaller scale Star Wars ships coming with water slides.
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Bandai is notorious for not putting water slides in their kits. Normally they don’t even put them in Perfect grade kits. The MF initial release was different because it was a P-Bandai kit and all P Bandai kits usually get water slides if I’m not mistaken.
This is as far as Gundam kits go. Although I have heard a number of smaller scale Star Wars ships coming with water slides.
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gt350pony66
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I just thought it was odd for such an spendy kit. I've got 4 1/72 Xwings and they all came with stickers and water slide...how odd that a PG wouldn't, right?
I just thought it was odd for such an spendy kit. I've got 4 1/72 Xwings and they all came with stickers and water slide...how odd that a PG wouldn't, right?
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It makes perfect sense if Bandai wants to pursuade the people who wants this kit in Japan (which is their main market) to buy from their own online store (Premium Bandai). The "standard version," i.e. the non-exclusive version, functions as a lure by being displayed on the shelves of brick and mortar model stores all around Japan. There are many people who simply can't pull their trigger until they see the product in person. By "crippling" the non-exculsive kit, Bandai can virtually turn the model stores into showrooms for their online store.
The model stores presumably hate Bandai when they do this for certain premium kits, but can't reject since they depend heavily on their supply of standard Gundam kits.
It makes perfect sense if Bandai wants to pursuade the people who wants this kit in Japan (which is their main market) to buy from their own online store (Premium Bandai). The "standard version," i.e. the non-exclusive version, functions as a lure by being displayed on the shelves of brick and mortar model stores all around Japan. There are many people who simply can't pull their trigger until they see the product in person. By "crippling" the non-exculsive kit, Bandai can virtually turn the model stores into showrooms for their online store.
The model stores presumably hate Bandai when they do this for certain premium kits, but can't reject since they depend heavily on their supply of standard Gundam kits.
gt350pony66
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steam235
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Re: Bandai 1/72 Millennium Falcon
This is a great thread!
I'm working on this model and I'm trying to learn everything I can about the Falcon. I've read that in RotJ, the Falcon had concussive missiles.
1. Were those depicted physically on the model?
2. Was she shown firing those missiles in the movie?
This is a great thread!
I'm working on this model and I'm trying to learn everything I can about the Falcon. I've read that in RotJ, the Falcon had concussive missiles.
1. Were those depicted physically on the model?
2. Was she shown firing those missiles in the movie?
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