Bandai 1:144 HG Gundam00 66 00 QAN[T] + GN Sword IV Full Saber + Special Decal

9:24 PM in 1/144 SCALE, BANDAI JAPAN, GN SWORD FULL SABER, GUNDAM 00, Hobby Japan, JUST BOUGHT, QAN[T]

Hi folks, just a quick update on my latest mini-project which I am eagerly waiting to get started on!  Picked up the 1/144 scale Gundam QUAN[T] 00 Full Saber model kit recently as a side-project to 'hone' my GUNLPA building skills, or so to speak. The kit itslef - meaning the robot is nothing spectacular to look at, to be honest, but once the good folks at Bandai decided to add the GN Sword VI Full Saber to the mix, the 00 Quat  instantly becomes a whole new level of awesome. In addition to the kit, the full set from which I bought off a Hong Kong seller off Ebay also comes with specialized water slide decals for a touch of 'detailing' on an otherwise bland kit. Personally, I absolutely adore the limitless level of customization when utilizing these excellent decals, which can only be a good thing to making your GUNPLA model stand out on your display shelve/ cabinet. 

GN Sword  Full Saber Kit weapon pack for HG Gundam 00 Qan[T]- available separately from Hobby Japan February 2011 edition. 

With he full kit plus additional decals arriving sometime next week, it should be a rather satisfying and fun build, one which I am really looking forward to see it through with maximum commitment and whose end result hopefully will turn out better than I expected.  Stay tuned!

Gundam 00 Copyright Bandai Co. Japan

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WING SABER TOYZ UPCOMING 2011 RELEASE: ROBOT魂＜SIDE MS＞ ガンダムエクシア（トランザムクリアVer.） ROBOT SPIRITS < Side MS> GUNDAM EXIA (Trans-Am) CLEAR Ver.!

10:59 PM in BANDAI JAPAN, EXIA Trans-Am Ver, GUNDAM 00, JUST BOUGHT, PRE-ORDER, ROBOT SPIRITS, special edition, YET TO BE RELEASED

Hey there boys and girls all over the world! This is yet another random blog post by yours truly, Adam!  As with my other posts, I am featuring the formula of any type of toy which happen to catch my fancy at a particular moment in time, and this blog post is featuring the sleek Mecha design from the Gundam 00 Series!   This is the  pre-Gundam 00 Raiser design upgrade unit  known simply as "Exia". A sleeker and less cumbersome version, and looks speedy as well as deadly in combat! 

''Celestial Being's Gundam, "GN DRIVE" to release the true power of a hidden "Trans-Am" mode.Gundam TV appearance of the use of particularly impressive  first Trans Am in the movie, ROBOT unique spirit and clear reproduction of special metallic versions.  Held in February 2010 "Fichazu Soul Vol.1" commemorative items were  sold at the event venue will be sold in the shop made to order web form at your soul.''

Start accepting orders	September 28, 2010 (Tue) 16:00
End accept orders	Undecided
Shipment schedule	January 2011 schedule
Work appeared	Mobile Suit Gundam 00
The set includes	- Body Exia 　- Wrist replacement 　· GN Sword 　· GN beam saber x 2 　· GN Bimudaga x 2 　Rongubureido · GN 　Shotobureido · GN 　· GN Shield 　Lumbar joint parts - x 2
Product Material	ABS · PVC · POM
Product Size	Height approx 125mm
Age	Age 15
Remarks	※ The photograph is a prototype. Actual product may vary. 　※ Product specifications and shipping date are subject to change without notice. Please note.
Number of order receipt	A maximum of 24 per order.

Pics, and story credited and linked to Tamashiiweb / Bandai Japan and Tokyo Hunter's blog! 

"TRANS-AM" SYSTEM?!

Exia utilizing the Trans-Am System

"The Trans-Am System is a system that temporarily removes the 'limiter' on the true GN Drives. Under normal operation, the limiter reduces the output of the GN Drives while the drives themselves store up any excess GN Particles created inside GN Condensers. With the limiter deactivated, the GN Drives can then operate at their full power by releasing all of their stored particles instantaneously. These stored particles saturate the frame of the mobile suit to give it a reddish hue, and the abilities of the unit are increased threefold while the system is active. However, this boost in performance is only temporary as once all the released energy and particles dissipate, the GN Drives must replace the spent energy and the unit will perform at a reduced capacity until the energy is replaced.

The use of the Trans-Am system is not limited to mobile suits. Celestial Being's assault carrier Ptolemaios II can engage into Trans-Am mode when at least one Gundam GN Drive is attached to the ship's system. As displayed on episode 9 of season 2, the combined Trans-Am output of Cherudim, Arios and Seravee enables the Ptolemaios II to execute an atmospheric launch from sea level. On episode 23 of season 2, the ship itself does have a Trans-Am system, utilizing the pre-stored particles in its particle storage tanks; it can be used only for a very brief period of time.

It has been recently shown that a Trans-Am-like mode is possible with fake GN Drives too, but has a shorter time limit than the real ones, since the fake drives have limited energy. Unlike true GN drives, which simply operate at a reduced capacity after Trans-Am has ended, Trans-Am derived from false GN Drives risk rendering the mobile suit inoperable due to lack of particles.

According to Ian Vashti, Innovation is caused by the GN Particle's special state in Trans-Am(Trans-Am Raiser and Trans-Am Burst System specifically). He theorized that it may be possible that this special state of GN Particles can even be felt regardless of range, and that more possible genuine Innovators has awakened as a result of Trans-Am Burst that Setsuna used during the battle with the Innovators. In addition, he is also worried that the Earth Sphere Federation now possessing the Trans-Am System technology will notice its relation to Innovation and try to use it for military purposes.^[3]"

^Pic above is  linked & credited to Gundam.wikia.com

FINAL THOUGHTS:-

This was first released sometime early (Jan/Feb 2010) of this year, and it will be the second run for this exclusive Tamashii release by the kick-ass folks at Bandai Japan. Can't say honestly that I am into the whole Gundam 00 series at all, but this appears to be the ''final form''  for the Gundam Exia. Seriously looks pretty in fuchsia and the clear plastic is pretty prominently shown on this awesome and sleek mecha design!  As of now, I'm seriously contemplating to get this excellent model and display it along with my newly acquired taste for all things 'Robot Spirits'!  More Pictures can be linked and seen on this awesome Japanese blog! No pics will be used directly from here to respect and not rip-off the original owner / poster for this clear plastic jem of a beautiful toy! Get this if you are a fan of the Tamashii line of toys!  A+

Final pic is linked  & credited to Hobbylinkjapan! 

Gundam Exia and 00 Series/ Robot Tamashii Copyright Sunrise and Bandai Japan 2009/2010

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WING SABER TOYZ UPCOMING RELEASE: HG 1/144 Gundam 00 the Movie 00 Raiser (Particle Storage Tank Type) Model Kit [Bandai ]

10:56 AM in 1/144 SCALE, BANDAI JAPAN, GUNDAM 00, JUST BOUGHT, YET TO BE RELEASED

1/144 SCALE GUNDAMS: KICKASS AND 

BETTER THAN THE BIGGEST?!

Hello there folks and welcome to yet another short blog post by yours truly, Adam. Today is a quick reveal on the very nicely made GunPla High Grade (HG) Gundam 00 Raiser kit, which is scheduled for a wide release sometime at the end of  Oct --( Gimme! )  Ive gotta admit that  Bandai Japan has certainly come a long and progressive way in terms of dreaming up some amazing concepts for their 1/144 Gundam kits.  No doubt, in recent times they have been churning out even more impressive mid-scale Gundam models with such accuracy and superb attention to detail and quality. Gone are the simplistic 10 step clip-on parts of the 1/144 Scale models of yesteryear, instead the more current ones really impressed me personally with surprising depth and challenge as the parts for them seem to get more and more, not to mention the figure  itself getting even smaller in terms of the final figure assembled!

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GUNDAM 00?! 

"Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (機動戦士ガンダム00（ダブルオー） Kidō Senshi Gandamu Daburu Ō^?, Mobile Suit Gundam Double-O) is the seventh incarnation of Sunrise's long-running Gundamfranchise^[3] consisting of two seasons.^[4] It is directed by Seiji Mizushima and written by Yōsuke Kuroda, and features character designs by Yun Kōga. The twenty-five episode season was officially announced by Sunrise during a 15-second trailer on June 2, 2007.^[3][5][6] The series aired on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and Tokyo Broadcasting System from October 5, 2007 to March 29, 2008. On July 13, 2008, a trailer announcing a second twenty-five episode season was aired.^[7] The second season began on October 5, 2008 and concluded on March 29, 2009. A movie sequel is planned for the year 2010.^[8]

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is the first Gundam series to be animated in widescreen and in high-definition,^[9] as well as the first to be set in the non-fictional Anno Domini era. The series is set in a futuristic Earth and is centered around the exploits of the fictional paramilitary organizationCelestial Being and its efforts to rid the world of war and conflict with a series of unique and extremely advanced mobile suits known as "Gundams"."

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Search Tags : Bandai 1/144-HG Series Gundam 00

Product Name	HG 1/144 Gundam 00 the Movie 00 Raiser (Particle Storage Tank Type) Model Kit [Bandai ]
Item Code	TOY-GDM-1292
Manufacturer	Bandai
Release Date	late Oct-10
Product Line	1/144-HG Series
Original Title	Gundam 00
Copyright	(C)Sotsu&#44 Sunrise&#44 MBS
Specifications	Plastic building model kit. Scale 1/144
Suggested Retail Price	2,000 yen
Our Price	1,450yen
Purchase Limit	Up to 3

I *HEART AMIAMI! 
AN 'ILLICIT' LOVE AFFAIR?!

That website sure knows how to throw a good deal ever so often, don't they?! Lets face it, the Japanese really kow how to make all tings plastic look damn good! Definitely one of the more beautiful and challenging kits ever made to date in 2010! (I can already tell by just looking at the finished product!) LOL--  The pre-order prices have always been kind on the wallet and mind, and that suits most of us collectors just fine! IMHO,  Amiami has just got to be one of the coolest place to find just about anything under the collecting sun for seasoned and casual Otakus'.  All pictures are linked and credited to them! 
Many Thanks!

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FINAL THOUGHTS:- 

I am not really a Gundam 00 Raiser enthusiast, but the challenge and pure raw energy of the Mecha design is one of the main reasons to put down a 'measly amount of ' RM66/RM90 Ringgit for such an incredible piece of toy engineering. It looks sharper when you build it up, say as compared to the more expensive and less personal satisfaction you are likely to experience with the Robot Tamashii/ Spirits version which will be an Exclusive release to the line.  Its a given that this excellent 1/144 scale Gundam Raiser kit will be available in local hobby shops in KL -- but, of course, nothing beats getting it directly from Japan as it just makes it a little cooler not to mention geek-worthy! LOL. A+  

GUNDAM 00 Copyright 2010 Sunrise and Bandai Japan

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