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Post by GLaw on May 12, 2005 3:56:38 GMT -5
Can anyone tell if the upcoming GFF RX78-2 ver Ka has dual mode? Actually, I am expecting Bandai is going to produce it this year. I noticed Some parts of RX78-2 ver Ka have been released in other GFFs.
I believe RX78-2 ver Ka is going to share the following parts with the following GFF gundams:-
1) Same head with GFF#0015 RX78-1 Prototype
2) Same beam sabers and four limbs (except for slight design changes on top part of arms and the lower of the body) with GFF#0018 RX78-4 or GFF#0020 RX78-5
3) Same upper body with GFF#0018 RXNT-1 Alex.
Well, I can say Mr. Hajime Katoki is really smart to create this Gundam by using existing design from the earlier GFFs. This method will help cutting down their time and cost of designing the whole new gundam like GFF#0025 Gundam/Penelope Gundam (a labour pain!). You will see what I said here will be fulfilled later.. Sounds like a prophet.. heeheee.
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Post by GLaw on May 14, 2005 0:03:53 GMT -5
Come on, guys don't be so quiet, please give me your comments.
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Post by heavyarmscustom on May 14, 2005 2:03:26 GMT -5
OK now I have been working with MG gundams for about 5 years now and the one thing that bites my ass is the liberal use of the Number designation for all the gundam universe.(or any model fr that matter)
I think I know what your talking about but if you could explain a little deeper
yes Bandai will use any preexisting mold from a gundam to use as a cost cutting ave. but as long as it dose not hurt the over all product that that's fine with me
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Post by GLaw on May 16, 2005 4:06:39 GMT -5
Gentlemen, The following is the pic of the prototype (RX78-2. ver Ka) which has been displayed in the most recent hobby show at Japan: members.jcom.home.ne.jp/u5purakiya/hs-gun.htmlSo, isn't my "prophecy" to be fulfilled? heheehhe... |
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Post by Bazookafied on May 16, 2005 12:13:57 GMT -5
No, your "prophecy" is completely wrong with "shared parts". I stated this on GOUF forums, but I should go ahead and explain this to the Robot-Japan crowd too.
First of all, using the same old parts from previous FIX is a horrible idea and won't neccicarily save time. Your assumption that the same chest as the Alex is wrong since the Alex needs to change that plate for the G-04. They might use the same mold, but its not the same part as it would have to be modified because it would actually be a part instead of a plate thats placed onto a FIX Frame. Re-designing parts like that is a pain.
First of all, its not the same head. The Gundam Ver Ka has two small intakes on either side of the faceplate in addition to those intakes on either side of the head. Also, the original heads for the Gundam Prototype won't be reused because of that fact and the fact that Katoki's Head unit looks "meaner". Also the old molds aren't exactly the best.
Secondly "Same beam sabers and four limbs (except for slight design changes on top part of arms and the lower of the body) with GFF#0018 RX78-4 or GFF#0020 RX78-5 ", you just shot yourself there, Mr. Prophet. Why would they be the same if there are slight design changes? They're not the same, so they won't be using the same parts. Like I said before, modifying parts is a pain and not really worth destroying the old molds.
Mr. Katoki IS smart, he's smart enough to know that using the old parts is a stupid idea. He's also smart enough to redesign the Gundam like a God. In conclusion, the New Gundam FIX of the Gundam Ver Ka is in no way identically related to the Gundam FIX 0015, 18, 20, or any Gundam FIX for that matter.
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Post by GLaw on May 17, 2005 5:39:58 GMT -5
I think I should have used the word "Identical" instead of "share..the same..." in order to avoid the misunderstanding. I am not sure if you have GFF#0015 RX78-1 Prototype. In that particular box, you would notice the head is identical with that of RX78-2 ver Ka as you described. I think you also shot yourself.
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Post by Bazookafied on May 17, 2005 12:15:05 GMT -5
No, I didn't shoot myself. The intake system on the Heavy Gundam isn't there, you're right. On the White head of the Prototype the head has those vents that are kind of like the Ver Ka, but they're not. They're bulkier and they have three slits through it. The Ver Ka head unit isn't like that. Besides, look at this head unit on the FIX 0015.  Can you honestly see Katoki wanting to use that head mold again for his masterpiece? Your suggestion to "recycle" previously exsisting parts is not very promising. Besides, we've seen the original mold for the Gundam Ver Ka. Its not using any of the identical parts. They'll make the molds off of the final version, not from recycled parts. Your "identical" and "share the same" idea is null. Quite the prohpet you are. |
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Post by heavyarmscustom on May 17, 2005 12:27:46 GMT -5
Opps
I have to apologize I thought the thread was about a new !/100 MG of the 78-2.Ka which I thought there was one out (i own 2) and got confused as to a new one comming out.
my bad but in the link threre asre some cool MG's (Sword D/BAll Ka) thaat are going to be released
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Post by GLaw on May 18, 2005 4:59:42 GMT -5
Bazookafield, hahahaha... you've got me. Anyway, thanks for the correction and comment. I truly appreciate that. Well, I hope this RX78-2 ver Ka has a better or more articulation especially its lower part of the body. By the way, I wonder if this ver Ka has a dual mode feature? Since you have seen it, would you think it will be a worth buy?
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Post by GLaw on May 18, 2005 5:02:38 GMT -5
Bazzokafield, does it have the same as or bigger scale than its earlier version?
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Post by Bazookafied on May 18, 2005 10:19:41 GMT -5
I'm not sure. I would guess this FIX would be the same as any other. As for a transformation or removeable core fighter, I wouldn't be surprised. Although, I don't recall ever seeing Katoki's Gundam with a core fighter or G-Fighter or anything like that. I would assume if it were transformable, we would see the G-Fighter or the Core Fighter Katoki Versions, which we have not yet seen.
As far as I'm concerned, this Gundam Ver Ka is worth more of a buy than the other Gundams, but thats just personal opinion there.
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Post by GLaw on May 20, 2005 4:56:46 GMT -5
Since Bandai will be going to release GFF version RX-78 ver Ka in August, so, I am thinking to get it and give my Banpestro Delux Display Model series RX-78 ver Ka away.
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Post by Mudrock's Ace on May 23, 2005 19:57:32 GMT -5
here's pic's of the gff gundam/ gm and gouf custom/efreet   |
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Post by GLaw on May 24, 2005 4:07:00 GMT -5
Mudrock, Thanks for the picture. From the picture, it tells that RX78-2 ver Ka can be combined with GFF#0004 G-Fighter, that sounds great! But, if RX78-2 ver Ka can be fitted with GFF#0004 parts, this could mean it has the same size as GFF#0004 RX78-2. I thought it should be bigger than the early version and have about the same size as Mudrock or RX78NT-1 Alex.
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Post by Bazookafied on May 25, 2005 9:58:18 GMT -5
MAN, I like the Gundam/GM (gave them a reason to toss a GM in with a Gundam FIX line! Very sneaky!) but I did not expect the Gouf/Efreet! Thats excellent! More reasons for me to save up for future releases. My list, as of now:
Gundam ver Ka/GM-C Gundam FIX
Gouf/Efreet Custom Zeonography
HGUC Hazel Kai 1/144 (whenever that finally gets a release date, but I know its coming)
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Post by Mudrock's Ace on May 25, 2005 20:59:52 GMT -5
finshed pic
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Post by GLaw on May 25, 2005 22:36:52 GMT -5
Wow! what a nice picture! However, from the above picture, I still can't tell if it has the same scale with the early version. Anyway, I am going to order it simply because I like Katoki's version RX78-2. By the way, since you have pictures of the latest GFF and MSiA, I wonder if you have a picture of completely-painted Freedom in Cosmic Region version, which I really can't wait to see.
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Post by Mudrock's Ace on May 25, 2005 22:47:41 GMT -5
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Post by Mudrock's Ace on Jun 6, 2005 10:17:44 GMT -5
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Post by GLaw on Aug 18, 2005 22:19:17 GMT -5
 Above is another perspective of the new GFF Gundam ver KA with inflight display stand (the same stand design like that of CR Freedom as seen below:  I think Bandai probably will have GFF RX78 (One Year War version) in future. Don't you think? |
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