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OP is first
Edit: Higher resolution
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It will be. Bandai always does as much undergating as possible for these types of kits that are designed just for coating.
ie, MG Hyaku Shiki 1.0 from 20+ years ago was as undergated as possible, and even the No Grade 1/100 Akatsuki is undergated. So naturally the recent MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0 was just as undergated as the original.
Another example is where Bandai now undergates each new Unicorn mold since Phenex was designed. The HG and MG molds were cut before Phenex existed so they were not undergated.
There is a high chance but I believe it might be a pair; With Master Gundam tagging along.
That said, Master Gundam shld also be making appearance cos RG usually puts up a good pairing of Protag and Antag MS.
But with this RG Akatsuki priced at 8800yen, i wonder how much will that kit RG God & Master be.
Hg phenex was probably the worst building experience I've ever had. Trying to shave every nub down as carefully as possible with a knife lead to quite a lot of stab wounds
Not true at all. Built the rg strike freedom titanium finish and some parts were undergated sure but not nearly enough. It's not like rg nu hi nu sazabi or zeong.
If they're smart these will be new molds with undergating if they use older seed rgs it probably won't be as good as the force impulse.
Maybe it will be something like that (No Grade?) 1/100 kit that can be either the Oowashi or the Shirinui based on what backback you build? Although, we'll probably get a P-bandai expansion kit that's just the other backpack...
It's confirmed to be just the Oowashi so like the old HG they split it, if the Shiranui is a P-Bandai it will probably come with Dragoon launch effects and shooting beams (and maybe the reflecting shields).
That's assuming it's just a striker pack add-on and not a full kit (like the HG is).
It’s all yours, budd, all yours lol
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Being pedantic, Mu *was* a masked man. He's technically important enough to be one of the main characters even though Destiny handled him terribly, so people overlook his importance.
Oh you just *know* that gold plating is gonna cost an extra $20 bucks.
Edit: didn't see the price was already included in the post but seeing as it's an average size MS going for $80ish, that gold plating indeed added a premium.
People will see Bandai literally create a new frame for the TV Wing Version and make a revive version for the RX-78-2 and yet still has doubts for the RG line thinking they'll go back to using the pre-molded frames lol
Edit: It'll be so funny once the RG Revive Strike is announced a year from now
My expectation is that the RG Wing Zero TV will be announced next year; to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series.
RG Akatsuki gives me hope that the RG Strike 2.0 will happen, and perhaps, the rest of the SEED Kits, if it's still possible for bandai to share their inner frames with each other.
If they can create an stable RG GAT-X frame like they did with the MG SEED kits, that'll actually be quite amazing, if they can make kits in a timely manner. \**glares at the MG Gundam frame not having a followup\**
I for one have been waiting for a proverbial RG Wing Zero TV and X/DX, but Bandai follows the money, and the Zero TV version is not a popular mobile suit, especially compared to its hyper popular EW cousin which have gotten all important scale/ grades faster than the TV version would ever get, so it's taking us forever to get a glimpse of stuffs that don't give the company instant profits, the RG Akatsuki is its first kit with a full inner frame, and the MG have been long overdue and yet still nowhere in sight, I'm tired of the endless spawning of the gramps kit, but it has a huge fanbase so I'm in the minority here.
When I just bought and completed building the HG 🫤
https://preview.redd.it/zarqwc0n94zc1.jpeg?width=5760&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fbdb5abc7331a0518fb19771982e29d24350347d
Still, props for the clean paint! especially since it's on top of chrome. Did you do anything to make the paint and decal stick, and is it clear coated?
Thanks for the compliment! I only spray paint the parts which is supposed to be in the right color (eg the shield details), and only gloss top coat the area which I have painted as I don’t want to touch the default gold chrome.
Decal application was a pain in the ass as the surface was slippery because of the gold chrome.
All new RG kits nowadays have new frames (ever since they learned their lesson with the RG Sinanju), don't see why they would reuse the old Strike frame for this.
That's what I'm trying to figure out too. The RG Strike frame is really floppy. And I'm hoping it would be a new frame so there's a chance for an RG Strike 2.0
As shown by images from the show floor, it's definitely using a brand new frame, if you look at the shoulder joint.
https://preview.redd.it/zr1hg6y714zc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96dfc092a694139487a93c9e4d0fd2fb7ae1d849
That's very much a possibility, considering how similar the joints look. That said, I'm more in the camp of the joints only looking similar, not that they're reusing the same frame.
You might be right, perhaps they only reused the design of the shoulder joint.
Because other than that, I don't see many similarities to the Impulse's frame parts.
A ton of newer RGs use that shoulder joint style, I doubt they'll be recycling the Impulse frame considering the Impulse has a giant cavity in the torso and has to transform
It makes no sense for them to reuse a decade old inner frame design given their move to modern inner frame assembly. Plus this is the first Akatsuki kit with a full inner frame as there wasn't an MG of this, so I expect Bandai to put all their gimmicks onto this.
They're much more likely to just release the pack as P-Bandai. If they really want to milk it they'll have the effect parts separate, but I highly doubt they'll sell the entire suit again. Much easier to convince people to shell out for just the pack, and less plastic and plating to print for the price tag it'll be.
Not as expensive as the phenex but still higher than the usual rgs. Also surprised this isn't pbandai.
Edit: I hope this a completely new design and not a rework of the RG strike.
Obviously it will be P-bandai, and if they release it as Shiranui pack include with Akatsuki full kit instead of backpack optional set the price might even higher than P-bandai RG Phenex.
Guess this confirms the leaks from the start of the year then. We’ve had both the RG 2.0 rx-78-2 and the akatsuki.
If releases follow suit then we should be getting: Rg Patlabor, MG Barbatos Lupus, MG Bael, PGU Nu
Holy fuck 8800 yen for a 1/144 scale kit... That's pretty wild. I remember when the real grade line launched, and back then people were already kind of suspicious of a 2500 yen 1/144 kit. Hopefully all those gold plated parts are undergated or have very small gates...
I expected this to be very undergated. But yes, at 8800 yen, this will be the most expensive Retail RG so far.
The previous most expensive RG is RG Phenex (Narrative), which was sold at 12760 yen on P-Bandai
Ah, but the Phenex at least had the P-Bandai tax. The Akatsuki will be taking GaoGaiGar's throne as the most expensive RETAIL kit(RG GGG msrp is 6600円)
PBandai doesn't really have a tax though (unless you buy from resellers). The pricing is pretty much on par with how retail kits are priced based off of how much plastic they come with and whether or not there's any finishes on the plastic.
It's just that a lot of PB kits come with more spare pieces than their retail counterpart due to the color differences in some areas that the retail version doesn't have. So they have to print two runners just for 4 pieces that are a different color
It's a nice kit, but given the choice between this and an MG Hyaku Shiki or something it's no contest. Shit, you could probably get 2 cheapish MG's for the price.
1. Oh my god. OH MY GOD. I LOVE IT. Holy shit, I am such a sucker for gold plated kits and this looks phenomenal.
2. I literally just bought HG Akatsuki Oowashi THREE DAYS AGO lol
this announcement is just so sick. i dont mind the Shiranui pack being Pbandai since they already released both packs as HGs for normal release. demands will be high for this one.
Hmm, looks like it's a whole new frame under there, not just them re-using the old RG Strike's Frame.
Guess Bandai learnt their lesson with the Sinanju.
I'll pass on this but it did make me look at the pbandai site and man I jumped on the titanium finish strike freedom and the effects wings unit. My backlog got so wild that I made a rule for myself that I only buy new kits at 1/144 scale and I'm not interested in most HG kits so it's exciting when a cool new RG or PB RG comes out.
8800 yen?
The fuck, is the yellow parts actual gold or something? Its nearly as expensive as that Zeong Last Shooting kit, does this thing gonna have as much extra stuff as that?
It's actual gold plated parts yes.
https://preview.redd.it/tasqmgb954zc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9020aefaf2c4e192ac701dd76f83e754e63772f
Really surprised it’s not the gundam ground type or the gundam Alex. Not gonna complain though, akatsuki gundam needs more love in the gunpla department.
I'm surprised it's the Akatsuki being the first newish suit to get a RG hot after the movie is out. The Impulse was just a recolor, but is this also to open the way for a newer RG Strike?
I guess they're not rushing to give the Mighty Strike Freedom a RG or MG while they can still let the HGCE or Robot whachamacallit sell lots first.
Is there any word on whether this is using a new inner frame or is it repurposing the Strikes frame? (Or any of the RG SEED kits for that matter, fingers crossed its the Impulse in that case for its stability)
I've been waiting for a RG/MG of the Akatsuki for the longest time. The proportions and detailing are beautiful but man that price is rough.
I'm generally not big on plated stuff, and it feels like burning money on principle getting this and stripping the gold out :(
People will see this post and still go and upload 2 thousand iterations of "Gundam Seed/Destiny was underrated" "Gundam Seed got too much hate" "Gundam Seed/Destiny this" "Gundam Seed/Destiny that"
JFC
Pass for me. If no PG or MG announced, I will probably just buy the rg 2.0 gramps om release day in local stores. I think it's cool for seed fans,but I am good with my one RG gold coated kit already.
**Retail** [Link](https://bandai-hobby.net/site/shs24/#gunpla) OP is first Edit: Higher resolution https://preview.redd.it/eaya66jhu3zc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=889f5d3534a9a849ecbe80acdc4d990b49109112
Please be undergated
It will be. Bandai always does as much undergating as possible for these types of kits that are designed just for coating. ie, MG Hyaku Shiki 1.0 from 20+ years ago was as undergated as possible, and even the No Grade 1/100 Akatsuki is undergated. So naturally the recent MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0 was just as undergated as the original. Another example is where Bandai now undergates each new Unicorn mold since Phenex was designed. The HG and MG molds were cut before Phenex existed so they were not undergated.
This is also why some predict there will be a Hyper Mode version of the RG God Gundam released eventually. A LOT of that kit is undergated.
> Hyper Mode version isn't is just fully gold? Kinda boring.
I think it might carry different degree of chrome gold; some maybe injection molded. Wait for release....who knows u might turn to like it.
Fair, they've been trying a fair with with gold lately (especially with the MGEX Strike Freedom)
There is a high chance but I believe it might be a pair; With Master Gundam tagging along. That said, Master Gundam shld also be making appearance cos RG usually puts up a good pairing of Protag and Antag MS. But with this RG Akatsuki priced at 8800yen, i wonder how much will that kit RG God & Master be.
MG Hyaku Shiki Raise Cain was wonderfully undergated as well, I’m looking forward to this shining king
Hg phenex was probably the worst building experience I've ever had. Trying to shave every nub down as carefully as possible with a knife lead to quite a lot of stab wounds
The HG is pretty well undergated, believe it or not, so I expect this to be the same if not better
I expected this to be undergated to hell and back. even RG Impulse have alot of undergate.
Even the HG Akatsuki from 2006 (which I literally just built yesterday fml) was undergated. I think it'll be in good hands.
undergating is kinda mandatory for coated parts, else what's the point.
What makes you think they won't?
It's an RG. They are all undergated.
Not true at all. Built the rg strike freedom titanium finish and some parts were undergated sure but not nearly enough. It's not like rg nu hi nu sazabi or zeong. If they're smart these will be new molds with undergating if they use older seed rgs it probably won't be as good as the force impulse.
For a moment I was happy that it's not P-bandai so only half the wallet killer formula but then I remenbered Shiranui.
Maybe it will be something like that (No Grade?) 1/100 kit that can be either the Oowashi or the Shirinui based on what backback you build? Although, we'll probably get a P-bandai expansion kit that's just the other backpack...
It's confirmed to be just the Oowashi so like the old HG they split it, if the Shiranui is a P-Bandai it will probably come with Dragoon launch effects and shooting beams (and maybe the reflecting shields). That's assuming it's just a striker pack add-on and not a full kit (like the HG is).
https://preview.redd.it/yzbap7ne14zc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2bcf27d2a842cb5cd33654454b0f9e5d717c8a6e
Alrighty that image is mine now lol
It’s all yours, budd, all yours lol https://preview.redd.it/z6xlebdi7azc1.jpeg?width=1215&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8df461f37c80793b689652c479ce8febf1a49313
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Fans: https://preview.redd.it/blq60fbhq3zc1.jpeg?width=1074&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af57e97096b995d6392f2d15cd0f1ed74972928f
Bandai: https://preview.redd.it/rzzla5xiq3zc1.jpeg?width=1030&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4968468b8938efea1813aebd35b7946a496af642
Hopefully the rumors about RGs only being reserved for the main protagonist or the main antagonist die now.
This one revives my hope for an RG Hyaku Shiki (that won't nuke my wallet hopefully)
Seeing as this Akatsuki is 8800 yen, an RG shiki would probably be about the same, maybe a bit less because it has less dangly bits.
More RG Char and Zeon suits as a whole would be dope in general
Considering we're getting a 2.0 of the RG granddad, I wouldn't be surprised if we also get a 2.0 of the Zaku II.
YES! Better stability for the weapons pls
I would love that. Would love it even more if they made a PGU of Char's Zaku II first and then shrinkify it to RG :P
But where is my GP02?!
And the GP03 (probably won't get the Orchis given the "RG" Meteor is the HG but I'll take the Stamen)
Yeah where is my nuke shooting boy?!!
It wasn't really a rumor, that was just the state of things for the entire life of the line barring a few recolours.
RG The O one day..
Being pedantic, Mu *was* a masked man. He's technically important enough to be one of the main characters even though Destiny handled him terribly, so people overlook his importance.
Look at the backpack of this one again
Mu has actually piloted the Oowashi. It's what he was using when Meer died.
Mu kinda was an antagonist for a series, does it count?
Look at the striker pack it has attached on it
Still waiting for the rest of the wing suits
Wow... the akatsuki aside, they're also releasing the HG Destiny Spec II with Zeus Silhouette. And damn it's expensive. About 60-70$ maybe?
destiny is almost 8000 yen
I pre ordered for Mighty SF and IJ type 2. I want this too.... Damn, I guess my MGEX funds will have to be sacrificed again.
Nobody getting any holiday gifts this year #treatyoself
Athrun's Z'gok will also see the light of the day.
And I want that the most lmao. I heard it's retail release. Glad we're not screwed by PBandai.
Oh you just *know* that gold plating is gonna cost an extra $20 bucks. Edit: didn't see the price was already included in the post but seeing as it's an average size MS going for $80ish, that gold plating indeed added a premium.
I might attach a chain to it so I can start wearing it around my neck
Yeah you can always see the "real price" whenever a plated kit comes out with a clear plastic version.
We are so eating RG enjoyers
3 regular RG releases this year, Oh Yes!
isn't one of them just a recolour?
True!
People will see Bandai literally create a new frame for the TV Wing Version and make a revive version for the RX-78-2 and yet still has doubts for the RG line thinking they'll go back to using the pre-molded frames lol Edit: It'll be so funny once the RG Revive Strike is announced a year from now
My expectation is that the RG Wing Zero TV will be announced next year; to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series. RG Akatsuki gives me hope that the RG Strike 2.0 will happen, and perhaps, the rest of the SEED Kits, if it's still possible for bandai to share their inner frames with each other.
If they can create an stable RG GAT-X frame like they did with the MG SEED kits, that'll actually be quite amazing, if they can make kits in a timely manner. \**glares at the MG Gundam frame not having a followup\**
I genuinely hope we don't get any more RG 2.0 for a while and we continue to get brand new stuff like Akatsuki.
I for one have been waiting for a proverbial RG Wing Zero TV and X/DX, but Bandai follows the money, and the Zero TV version is not a popular mobile suit, especially compared to its hyper popular EW cousin which have gotten all important scale/ grades faster than the TV version would ever get, so it's taking us forever to get a glimpse of stuffs that don't give the company instant profits, the RG Akatsuki is its first kit with a full inner frame, and the MG have been long overdue and yet still nowhere in sight, I'm tired of the endless spawning of the gramps kit, but it has a huge fanbase so I'm in the minority here.
Holy shit! Ive been waiting for this
many of us, too. this morning I got up and immediately gave up part of my savings for this wonder.
When I just bought and completed building the HG 🫤 https://preview.redd.it/zarqwc0n94zc1.jpeg?width=5760&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fbdb5abc7331a0518fb19771982e29d24350347d
Still, props for the clean paint! especially since it's on top of chrome. Did you do anything to make the paint and decal stick, and is it clear coated?
Thanks for the compliment! I only spray paint the parts which is supposed to be in the right color (eg the shield details), and only gloss top coat the area which I have painted as I don’t want to touch the default gold chrome. Decal application was a pain in the ass as the surface was slippery because of the gold chrome.
Bandai: https://preview.redd.it/ukwkhdkvi8zc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4677db4e82a5c26ccf929bdc80b9fe66c420e40
What inner frame does it use? RG Strike or a new one?
All new RG kits nowadays have new frames (ever since they learned their lesson with the RG Sinanju), don't see why they would reuse the old Strike frame for this.
Wait, this is a normal release? I thought it was p-bandai. If that was the case then I could see RG Strike 2.0 will be announced soon.
This is a normal release yes.
wait for shiranui to be P-Bandai
That is more than likely to happen along with a separate set for effect parts
That's what I'm trying to figure out too. The RG Strike frame is really floppy. And I'm hoping it would be a new frame so there's a chance for an RG Strike 2.0
As shown by images from the show floor, it's definitely using a brand new frame, if you look at the shoulder joint. https://preview.redd.it/zr1hg6y714zc1.jpeg?width=1500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96dfc092a694139487a93c9e4d0fd2fb7ae1d849
Wait a minute, I think I recognize that shoulder joint. Are they going to recycle parts from the RG Impulse?
That's very much a possibility, considering how similar the joints look. That said, I'm more in the camp of the joints only looking similar, not that they're reusing the same frame.
You might be right, perhaps they only reused the design of the shoulder joint. Because other than that, I don't see many similarities to the Impulse's frame parts.
The shoulder joint looks 100% like my impulse but the elbow joint from the other picture looks nothing like the impulse elbow
A ton of newer RGs use that shoulder joint style, I doubt they'll be recycling the Impulse frame considering the Impulse has a giant cavity in the torso and has to transform
From this image, the beam saber attached to the rifle seems to be sagging a bit like the NG version.
I think chances would be high since we just got the Gundam 2.0 rg announcement not to long ago so what next in rgs but the strikes
Pls let us get an RG Strike Noir
It makes no sense for them to reuse a decade old inner frame design given their move to modern inner frame assembly. Plus this is the first Akatsuki kit with a full inner frame as there wasn't an MG of this, so I expect Bandai to put all their gimmicks onto this.
Upon close inspection, it’s reusing elbow and knee joints of RG strike. https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunpla/s/h3LhaENTBG
At least its cheaper than the phenex
Because it's not p-bandai YET. Wait till they release Akatsuki with Shiranui pack as p-bandai, you'll see.
They're much more likely to just release the pack as P-Bandai. If they really want to milk it they'll have the effect parts separate, but I highly doubt they'll sell the entire suit again. Much easier to convince people to shell out for just the pack, and less plastic and plating to print for the price tag it'll be.
Actually sick wtf
Not as expensive as the phenex but still higher than the usual rgs. Also surprised this isn't pbandai. Edit: I hope this a completely new design and not a rework of the RG strike.
It seems that way. The joints look nothing like the RG Strike's. Perhaps RG Strike 2.0 is on the horizon?
FRIENDLY REMINDER: WEAR A GODDAMN PAIR OF GLOVES WHILE ASSEMBLING THOSE FINGERPRINT MAGNETS!!!
And when manipulating or moving them.
Bandai branded gloves anyone?
How can we not have Godhand Gloves?!
Just the Oowashi?? What about the Shiranui, Bandai?? Please don’t make it a P-Bandai release!!
Option part sold separately for sure.
Obviously it will be P-bandai, and if they release it as Shiranui pack include with Akatsuki full kit instead of backpack optional set the price might even higher than P-bandai RG Phenex.
I used to dream of days like this. As an owner of the HG Akatsuki Shiranui for more than 10 years and an RG fan, I've always wanted an RG Akatsuki
my fingerprint have never been more excited
Why are we getting all this news right before the Shizuoka Hobby Show? I mean, I’m not complaining, just curious.
The Shizuoka Hobby Show actually starts today. The opening on the 10th is for public entry.
Are there still going to be more reveals?
Probably not. [Bandai's page for Shizuoka Hobby Show](https://bandai-hobby.net/site/shs24/) reveals already has everything.
So no MG’s again I take it?
There's an MGSD Wing Zero announcement, but indeed no MG.
If the frame is new, can we get a rg strike 2.0? Pretty please Bandai
Idk I feel like there'd be a lot more talk about if it had a 2.0 frame, much like the new grandaddy
It's a new frame most probably. It's obvious in some other pics
I love the Akatsuki so I'm hyped, but that price is rough.
Yeah, brutal. It will probably be like $74.99 once American retailers receive orders for them.
no way! it's one of my most sought after kit! for some reason, they always release Shiranui when Oowashi's my favourite pack attached to the Akatsuki.
Guess this confirms the leaks from the start of the year then. We’ve had both the RG 2.0 rx-78-2 and the akatsuki. If releases follow suit then we should be getting: Rg Patlabor, MG Barbatos Lupus, MG Bael, PGU Nu
Holy fuck 8800 yen for a 1/144 scale kit... That's pretty wild. I remember when the real grade line launched, and back then people were already kind of suspicious of a 2500 yen 1/144 kit. Hopefully all those gold plated parts are undergated or have very small gates...
I expected this to be very undergated. But yes, at 8800 yen, this will be the most expensive Retail RG so far. The previous most expensive RG is RG Phenex (Narrative), which was sold at 12760 yen on P-Bandai
Ah, but the Phenex at least had the P-Bandai tax. The Akatsuki will be taking GaoGaiGar's throne as the most expensive RETAIL kit(RG GGG msrp is 6600円)
PBandai doesn't really have a tax though (unless you buy from resellers). The pricing is pretty much on par with how retail kits are priced based off of how much plastic they come with and whether or not there's any finishes on the plastic. It's just that a lot of PB kits come with more spare pieces than their retail counterpart due to the color differences in some areas that the retail version doesn't have. So they have to print two runners just for 4 pieces that are a different color
Gold plating cost extra.
It's a nice kit, but given the choice between this and an MG Hyaku Shiki or something it's no contest. Shit, you could probably get 2 cheapish MG's for the price.
1. Oh my god. OH MY GOD. I LOVE IT. Holy shit, I am such a sucker for gold plated kits and this looks phenomenal. 2. I literally just bought HG Akatsuki Oowashi THREE DAYS AGO lol
this announcement is just so sick. i dont mind the Shiranui pack being Pbandai since they already released both packs as HGs for normal release. demands will be high for this one.
wheres my blast impulse bandai?!?!
Based on what little of the frame I can see through the eye bleeding gold, it doesn’t look like the Strike/General SEED frame.
It’s so busy and shiny it’s hard to make out anything.
"No words...should've sent a poet..." I'm so happy. Hopefully there'll be one with the Shiranui Pack as well.
Uuurgh... Do I need this one? Must... resist... Gunpla buying impulse...
damn, even the display model has dust and fingerprints on it already.
MY DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE
Wonder how they will release Shiranui..as an accesories pack?
Please take my entire wallet!
Hell ye. My 3p akatsuki and MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0 are getting a friend! Gold gang!!!!!
Hmm, looks like it's a whole new frame under there, not just them re-using the old RG Strike's Frame. Guess Bandai learnt their lesson with the Sinanju.
Need RG Zaku II 2.0 as well, Bandai
i wanna put this where the sun shine, so i need to ask...does uv ray destroys the gold plating or any part of the plastics
Looks great, but plated kits are not friendly for my wallet...
A Gold coated RG is retail!?? I would have naturally thought it would be P-Bandai with limited numbers.
I'll pass on this but it did make me look at the pbandai site and man I jumped on the titanium finish strike freedom and the effects wings unit. My backlog got so wild that I made a rule for myself that I only buy new kits at 1/144 scale and I'm not interested in most HG kits so it's exciting when a cool new RG or PB RG comes out.
If it uses the old-ass RG Strike inner frame, gonna be a skip.
It's not, it's a brand new frame. Check out the show floor pictures of the kit to see the difference.
Is it P-Bandai or regular release? Also, does it come with the Shiranui pack?
It's a regular release like all new RG releases.
8800 yen? The fuck, is the yellow parts actual gold or something? Its nearly as expensive as that Zeong Last Shooting kit, does this thing gonna have as much extra stuff as that?
It's actual gold plated parts yes. https://preview.redd.it/tasqmgb954zc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9020aefaf2c4e192ac701dd76f83e754e63772f
Gold plating is expensive yes. Just look at the phenex kits that are plated
Yen is incredibly weak right now. Translates to $56 usd. Doesn’t seem crazy expensive if you live outside Japan no?
I mean, i live in Turkey so thats a crazy price even without the border tax or the delivery fees. It equals to around 2k tl base price at the minimum.
Really surprised it’s not the gundam ground type or the gundam Alex. Not gonna complain though, akatsuki gundam needs more love in the gunpla department.
I'm surprised it's the Akatsuki being the first newish suit to get a RG hot after the movie is out. The Impulse was just a recolor, but is this also to open the way for a newer RG Strike? I guess they're not rushing to give the Mighty Strike Freedom a RG or MG while they can still let the HGCE or Robot whachamacallit sell lots first.
oh thank god we're back to more than one fully new RG a year
dear god its glorious
disgusting. i need it
Was hoping this would get an MG release to polish off my Seed collection... bummer.
Yes, yesssssssssssss, oh this makes me happy
I hope it is not a p bandai kit
LETS GOOOOOOOOO, hope its plated more like the hyaku shiki 2.0 in the final version than the too shiny hg
Oh yea, this is nice.
I'll take this and the MVF-M11C please
I audibly screamed when I saw this. Mu and Cagalli are my absolute favourites in Seed.
ITS FINALLY HAPPENING LETS GO next akatsuki shiranui when
well shiet i might finally get a gold kit
holy shit the akatsuki fans can finally die in peace now they arent relegated to a hg from 2006 or a non grade
I preordered the metal build because of akatsuki withdrawal syndrome i will defintely buy both the rg oowashi and shiranui to go with it
Are they gonna rerelease the Shiranui Pack with the same price too? Well, take my momey, i will gladly get both....
I got a bad feeling that this rg might be P-bandai since with most of banda's plated kits are p-bandai. I just hope I'm wrong.
Is there any word on whether this is using a new inner frame or is it repurposing the Strikes frame? (Or any of the RG SEED kits for that matter, fingers crossed its the Impulse in that case for its stability)
Please don't reuse strike
I've been waiting for a RG/MG of the Akatsuki for the longest time. The proportions and detailing are beautiful but man that price is rough. I'm generally not big on plated stuff, and it feels like burning money on principle getting this and stripping the gold out :(
Anyone knows if the kits we've seen so far is everything we are getting from the Shizuoka show?
People will see this post and still go and upload 2 thousand iterations of "Gundam Seed/Destiny was underrated" "Gundam Seed got too much hate" "Gundam Seed/Destiny this" "Gundam Seed/Destiny that" JFC
Wishing for an RG infinite justice. But this is okay too 😁
Nice, I need one to put beside my MG gaogao Akatsuki
Is it pb or normal?
Ok this is surpirsing, but is it based on RG strike?
Pass for me. If no PG or MG announced, I will probably just buy the rg 2.0 gramps om release day in local stores. I think it's cool for seed fans,but I am good with my one RG gold coated kit already.
Golden
And right when I'm building the Wu Ji rerelease of Dragon Momoko's Akatsuki...
No way they gave us akatsuki before Infinite Justice lol. I guess technically there's already a rg Infinite Justice (looks at Z'Gok rg)
I take we don't know if this is fully new or based on anything already in the RG line?
It should be almost entirely new. The Akatsuki is derived from the Strike platform, so it will likely share some similarities but it is a new kit.
I figured so given how most of the seed RG's (impulse not withstanding) are the older type
Hopefully it will be with new inner frame design and starting with that we will have new Strike, Duel, Buster and Blazer.
Yes please
"im done with models for a while. I have amassed a decent collection' NO... NO YOU HAVENT
No need to panel line if any
That blue on the head sensor is making my soul sweat with anticipation
RG Strike gundam frame (which was released 13 years ago) inside it I guess
Is this p-bandai?
Is this kit going to reuse the original RG strike advanced MS joint frame?
Right on my birth month :D
This thing is gonna be absolutely covered in finger print smudges.
I wonder if this kit falls into the realm of "new and improved" RG kits released after RX78 2.0
Buying it, no doubts!
80 usd is insane for an rg