As far as I’m aware I don’t think Fanshobby use it, but since it’s such a small piece it would be really nice to give some weight.

 

I have Ginrai and I think his super mode feet are diecast, but that's about it. But wouldn't a diecast part have to be on a separate mold tray?

 

I have him in storage too I just couldn’t remember, it has been a while since I’ve handled him. You’re also right about the separate mold tray it would be a separate piece.

 

Wait a second...

 

I’ve only just now realised how Gundam the proportions are, and I would love to receive this as a set to put together like one. It’d be a nightmare but cool.

 

A few of us will ask when FH posts these pics, they keep saying no though.

 

To be honest, it’d be unfair on those guys because you’d have an inconsistent standard and quality. Someone could make an absolute fail out of putting it together and then they would complain Fanshobby have bad products and QC.

 

It may not even be a good idea, depending on how the figure is constructed. Most Gunpla are easily snapped together with minimal toolwork, unlike Transformers with pins, screws, and rivets. If it needs special tools like rivet punches or clamps to hold powerful ratchet springs in place, or even soldering with the LED, etc. it'd be a really hard sell. Personally, I would find it fun, especially since it's make doing repaints infinitely easier, but I doubt there's enough people who like model kits who'd be in the market for this Prime. I guarantee at least 95% of the people who want it want it built and ready to play with in the box.

 

You are absolutely right about it being a bad idea. I ask for two reasons, 1 I really think it would be fun, and 2 I know the answer already is no. But I don't do it for every product to not pester them too much.

 

It’s not a bad idea though in general, I mean the IDW kits seem to sell. I just wouldn’t want it to become a main practice with 3rd party

 

I think GenerationToy and Warbotron had the right idea, with giving those Megatron and Optimus and Shockwave mini kits with their combiner teams

 

Ya they pretty are...I keep probing about a RID Optimus and they said its a good idea. I got my fingers crossed!

 

For some reason the thing that makes me most excited about the idea of an RID Prime is being able to recreate that scene where he gives Sky-Byte crushing poetic critique.

 

The market for Fanshobby is there, just look at the reaction to the Banana Force non transforming figure reveals and then the immediate reaction from the crowd once it was mentioned that they don’t transform.

I know it’s selfish of me but I want Fanshobby to at least stick with the Unicron Trilogy for the time being, give me a good representation of 4 or 5 characters and I’ll be satisfied.

 

ShowZStore revealed their final price. 202$ if you make a pre-order

 

I'm gonna sit this first round of Armada out. There's just too much stuff coming out this year. I'll wait for FH to do the minicon powered up deco's of Prime and Megatron (both of which I vastly prefer anyway).

 

What do those look like

 

Plus postage. Fuck's sake.

 

Magna Convoy DX

Galvatron

 

I'm counting on free shipping after the pandemic. And with the premium membership it's like 196$.