Huzzah!!! My Witulus, Tigris, Grapflap, and Fort Bragg arrived this morning from HLJ, guess what? I didn't get charged by customs!!! I'm as happy as clam. I havent really perused my purchases yet as my better half is still around. But they look awesome!!! Can't wait for december for the next wave. Now if only we can find a way of getting those darn blank bodies from Japan. Anyone here know anybody in Japan?
For Strarf and Arnval, check the US Bandai site. They actually have them in stock at suggested Manufacturer's prices. Something else I found. A: 1 year anniversary wallpapers! Complete with manufacturer and combat style. I love little details like that. B: Official Webcomic! Direct links to some of the art for the comic Shinkis. Names are guesses based on the image name Type Fox 'Fil' Guns! Type Rhino 'Ruto' BIGGER guns Type Centaurus 'Yuriru' What do you think the chances of them making actual figures for these Shinkis are? I'd like Fil and Ruto as figs.
Here you go guys, blank bodies in black, flesh, gold and white: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtokyohunter
Damn! beat me by a longshot, oh well. The last one the guy had sold for 58 bucks, shame i cant just order them off the site.
The first Konami released Shinki repaint has been annouced (to be released Dec. 13). Tsugaru "Blue" Version: The good : This has been upgraded to a full MSS release, meaning that the body will be released with the armor system. The (possibly) not so good : I'm not sure if this is going to be a Komami store exclusive yet or not. The bad : I like this version better that the original Tsugaru.
...Kinda loses the entire 'Santa' theme when it's blue. :/ That was part of the charm. I suspect it'll be an exclusive like the alternate Maochao and Howling bodies were.
I'm surprised the didn't base the comic off the actual Shinkis themselves, opting instead for these original designs. Thanks the wallpaper link. Hmm, still not feeling it for Tsugaru... A buddy of mine finally caved in and bought himself a Shinki: How Ling. He brought her over the other day. I almost regret opting for Mao over How Ling, she looks A WHOLE LOT better in person. Like the journals suggest, she's got that "Do you mind, I'm trying very hard to be serious" appeal. "Hmm, Chaos Space Marines are indeed very pointy..."
Finally attained Mao Chao today, Have some pics later. I find it interesting that Mao Chao only has weapond for her armoured self. Congrats on on your friend finding How Ling, Dilazirk.
If you didnt notice in the TF news section, BBTS is having a 20% of sale on a bunch of merchandise. Guess what's included in the sale? Need an excuse to collect your first? There ya go. Direct link to their page I might finally pick up MaoChai and Howling.
"Ooh...small." I also like how Bob and Devy are in the background. "Well, we'd better rehearse our lines for the next comic!" "Yep. Hopefully no one finds out we're actually friends in real life and not on the comic."
A couple of pics of Mao Chao, with Build Tiger. (Heavily influenced by Dilazirk) You need to train more, let's try. Oopsy!
Not a golden moment for the legions of chaos, as they are about to be examined/cuddled/beaten up by a giant anime girl wearing no pants and a big hat. Any chance that Howling or the chaos marines will appear in Fun-ness on a stick?
I like this caption. Well, both Chaos Space Marines and How Ling belong to my buddy, but a guest appearance may be possible.
I'd like it if they were cuddled by her. "Aww, you little guys are ADORABLE!" "RUN FOR IT! THE GIANTESS OF DOOM WILL HUG US TO DEATH!"