Reason being i am looking for metalbuild Strike Freedom Gundam but nowadays is just too expensive. But if they really reissue Strike Freedom Gundam, i guess they will just reissue the robot by itself since they already release the Wings of Light by itself already previously.

 

When Bandai reissues a Metal build, they either bundle it with an option part (red frame kai/destiny) or offer a redeco. Or Bandai could release a modified mold (as seen with Laevatein). If Bandai chooses to reissue Strike Freedom, it's likely to be different from the original release in some way, shape or form; it's how Bandai get its' customer base to double dip or triple dip on a figure.

Ofc, I could be wrong but this seems to be the modern Bandai's business practice.

 

This thread needs more arbalest love!!!!

 

The arbalest and really all of the FMP mecha have such clean designs

 

What is the difference with the new metal build laevatein? I have the original, what did they change?

 

It's a big selling point for me on FMP mecha, not too overly detailed and most of them have an athletic build to their bodies.

 

Minimal kibble, good proportions, not so skinny or chunky.

I love that it comes with a hangar to hold stuff.

 

Can't wait to receive my Arbalest. My Lavaetein has been missing its older-brother-mech since 2014.

Ordered from Tokyo Otaku Mode though, so I think it might be another month or so before they get them to ship out.  

 

Bandai is improving the shoulder articulation and the "unimaginable deficiency" decal is removed. The shoulder mount for the cannon appears to be different as well.

 

Love how the line started as largely an Ebikawa line, I like his designs, starting with Exia and FMP. Hope Kurz' M9 is next up.

 

Thanks bud. I found this

The ultimate expression of Laevatein, re-designed just in time for the Spring 2018 televised anime "Fullmetal Panic! Invisible Victory." In addition to new coloring, the improvements include new chest posability, opening grenade ports, redesigned head-mounted thermal radiator, and wings for a more dramatic appearance. The Lambda Driver can be displayed in active mode without needing to swap parts. In addition to the weaponry, also includes many other accessories, such as figures and a gantry for maintenance scenes. The cockpit opens to reveal a seat for the pilot figure. The set includes four pairs of optional hands, L/R wings, thermal radiator, two manipulator arms, Seward howitzer, Arsenal 165mm cannon, demolition gun, magazine for demolition gun, mount parts, two M1067 hand grenades, two Royal Ordinance M1108 anti-tank daggers, two XM18 wireguns, OTO Melara Boxer II 76mm cannon, two magazines for the cannon, weapon support arm, pilot figure, pilot seat, tweezers, stand, two Geotron GRAW-4 monomolecular cutters, a joint for the demolition gun, and Sosuke Sagara figure in flight suit.

Debating getting it. Since you can do both versions I think it’s worth it. For me anyway.

 

Bandai teased an M9 for metal build and even if that shit is an exclusive I need it! 1 for Mao and 1 for Kurtz. If they want to do Ben's arm slave, I'd buy it too. And after today's episode they need to do a belial aka Leonard's OP arm slave.

 

of COURSE as soon as I order the Arbalest, Episode 4 airs

ARGH

 

This is kind of why I wish Bandai released the Arbalest back in 2014 and the laevatein now.

 

yeah that woulda made way more sense
the laevatein still hasn't shown up in the anime

i know it was in a video game/manga but the anime has to be the main marketing avenue

 

The laevatein should be appearing in the anime around episode 11 or 12 going by the pacing of how they're adapting the novels. I pray one more season gets announced after episode 12 and FMP can finally be completed in anime form.

 

100% this. they really should've done this as the first non gundam Metal Build.

 

The lavatein was my first metal build. I got it off Amazon and opened an amazon credor csrd to get the 25 dollaes off or whatwver it was at the time. Anyway i paid 127.00 for it. Fast forward 2018 anf thw lavatein opens rerail at 227 or 25 not sure exactly. Metal biilds have skyrocketed in price. I love thw fucking line. I have what id say a fair amount but the price gouging by bandai is a bit extreme

I think yhe lavatein was actually 175 retaill at the time

 

Agreed.
My first Metal Build was the original release of the 00 Seven Swords when it first released in 2011. Grabbed it off of HLJ with no preorder without any problems, and paid around $100 for it.
7-ish years later and they've gone up to like ~2.5x of that price.

 

Otakumode just open up more preorders of the MB Aile Strike Gundam . $261 for premium member . Free shipping to usa and Canada. Will get back $31 Tom cashback for future purchases.

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