Official Announcement MaxFactory Max Gokin Dragonar 1

GSC has offically announced the Maxfactory Dragonar 1 gokin in their lineup. Expected japan release date is August 2009. It is the most expensive Max Gokin released by maxfactory so far though, but judging from the quality of previous releases, this dragonar is going to be highly anticipated for chogokin collectors (including myself).

Will post updates on this opens up for pre-order from local shops.

Folks outside of Singapore can pre-order from Play-Asia HERE. They ship internationally.

Quote from GSC
"From the realistic mecha anime, "Metal Armor Dragonar" comes a MAX Alloy model of the Dragonar 1! Max Factory has used the latest technology to recreate the dynamic illustration that appeared in both B-CLUB magazine and the opening animation of the anime.The exterior makes use of ABS to create a natural, rounded form, with realistic sharp edges. The interior makes abundant use of die-cast, giving the figure a realistic weight, as well as reliable joints that won't lose their positions easily. The joints can be bent very far, allowing virtually any action scene from the anime to be recreated, yet still keep the figure in perfect proportion. The aviation unit, "Lifter", as well as various other parts are included for other scenes.Max Factory have been putting renewed effort into their Alloy series, and now we finally get to see the results!
"Unquote

Specs
Product name MAX Alloy: Dragonar 1
Series Metal Armor Dragonar
Price 22,800Yen (~SGD$$365)
Release Date 2009/08
Specifications Die-cast & ABS poseable model - not to scale - stand included - approximately 200mm in height (255mm with stand)
Sculptor Max Factory Motion Study Department
Distributor Good Smile Company








Credits:http://www.goodsmile.info/detail/eng/2379/MAX+Alloy:+Dragonar+1.html
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Maxfactory Max Gokin Dragonar 1

Maxfactory is finally releasing another chogokin into their MAX Gokin line.
This time is a very nice rendition of Chogokin Dragonar 1. Dragonar 1 is expected to be released in June 2009 at a recommended retail price of 22800Yen(~SGD$374).

I really hope MaxFactory sees this thru and Actually releases the gokin, they do have a habit of posting protoypes at trade fairs then never releasing them. I am still waiting of the re-issue of mazinkaiser which they showed at a trade fair last year and never materilized.

I do really like maxfactory gokins as the 2 I have (GGG and Godanner) are really well made. Well lets keep our fingers crossed

*update:Folks outside of Singapore can pre-order from Play-Asia HERE. They ship internationally.

Credits:http://www.sgcollect.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60607
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Pre-Order Open for Maxfactory MaxGokin Dragonar 1

Fans of Maxfactory Gokin REjoIce!!.. Pre-orders are open for Dragonar 1 from Mikelz. I am sure other shops will follow suit soon
A tad costly at SGD$330 for pre-orders but based on experience for MaxGokins, it should be worth every cent paid. This is expected to reach in Aug 09

*Update(8 April) Most if not all local shops which stock chogkokins have opened their POs for this. Price range is from SG$290 to SGD$330.

Folks outside of Singapore can pre-order from Play-Asia HERE. They ship internationally.

Order Yours NOW :)



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Mecha Update Consolidated July 2009

Heres a consolidated update on various mecha from various companies recently. Some of the pics are of mecha featured at the recent WonderFest 09. Lots of interesting designs to suit most collector's taste, ranging from plastic kits, resin, gokin to pvc figures. Prices also range from affordable to wallet burning...

So look through and pick the ones you like. :)

Fewture

These are some preview pics of Baikanfu from the Fewture EX Gokin Series of SD Mecha. The 3rd pic shows the upcoming lineup for the series. Looks promising with Dancougar, Lightan and Gordian.

Wave Corporation

The following pics are of PVCs of Panzer World Galient's mecha from Wave Corporation. Very nice I would say. First 2 should be fixed pose and the last one Tetsukyojin is actually articulated. the prices for these are way high...
1/48 Patlabor mecha HellDiver. Also from Wave. Plastic

MaxFactory

This next pic if of a poster from Wonderfest 09 of a new mecha to be released by MaxFactory. FullMetal Demon Muramas. Should be diecast. MaxFactory mecha are normally Great, IF they every get released (think re-issue of Mazinkaiser and Big-O.... )
Still on MaxFactory, we have pics of Dragonar 1 from MaxFactory. This piece is highly anticipated by many gokin collectors (including myself). Should reach our greedy hands soon. Extensively covered before..

MegaHouse

These are actually from MegaHouse of the SAC Tachikoma from Ghost In The Shell. The Tachikoma actually moves :) batteries? Wind up? dunno.
Also from Megahouse, we have the SRW deformed robots (Alteisen &Weibritter). This was covered earlier HERE. These pics are from WF 09. ALL Plastic.. no diecast content.. expensive...

Five Star Stories

Next are the very nicely designed but horribly expensive resin mecha from Five Star Stories. I love the mecha designs.. but they are just too $$$

Kotobukiya

Kotobukiya : Frame Arms. These are model kits with internal movable frames. I'am just too lazy to make model kits. I like my mecha like I like my pizza delivery, ready to be savoured right out of the package :P

rom Alter Mechanical Model Collection, mecha from Linebarrel and the anime Full Metal Panic (love the anime). All plastic. :(

CM's Corp

Next we have sneak peaks at CM's Corp New Chogokin that they plan to release. Form the pics you can see the Neo getter Trio and then the Gaiking Trio.. Oooo.. can't wait for the gaikings. Hope they can combine to form Great Gaiking...

Volks

N.E.X.T series: Mecha Action figure by Volks. Very nice and highly detailed. Quite pricey if I am not mistaken

Bandai

Bandai Soul Spec: Space Knight Tekkaman Blade. One word.. FAT...

Aoshima

Aoshima 1/48 FMP TSR M9 Gernsback 'Sagara Sousuke' Ver.

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