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SRW Z Japanese Version for the PSP out now

eckoy — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:37:22 +0000

I just saw this in one of my friend’s FB post – the Super Robot Wars Z PSP game is now available at Amazon Japan.

Sad to say for fans of the SRW franchise like me, the English version is still not available.

Super Robot Wars Z - PSP Game Cover

And to make this deal sweeter – Amazon has put this game on sale at 15% off so its only 5900 Yen – again too bad for me who cant order via Amazon Japan hehehehe!

But you know what they say, a true blue SRW Z fan will play this game even if its in Japanese!

And just to add to my misery – here is one screen-shot from the game that would make me want to die right now (being the Gurren Lagann Fan that I am!).

: SRW Z – Gurren Lagann Screenshot

Oh well, hope to get the English version soon!!

Images are from the Amazon.jp website

Mecha Update: Laevatein with Emergency flight, SPEC MBD 1A Dragon and more

eckoy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:08:23 +0000

Here is a quick update in the World of Mecha:

First off, here is a view of the prototype of the latest from SPEC: The MBD 1a Dragon

SPEC MBD 1A Dragon Prototype

Laevatein Emergency Flight with the Propeller XL-3 Side AS

Here is also the latest Laevatein figure to come out: now the Emergency flight with the Propeller XL-3 is included – a very cool looking backpack indeed!!

And also for the lucky hoomans in Japan, a great Soul of Chogokin sale will be happening soon in line with the latest releases from the SOC and Super robot Chogokin line.

: Super Robot Chogokin Weibritter GX 59 Daltanius

And finally, a very promising image of the battroid mode of the upcoming Bandai DX Chogokin YF 29 Durandal Valkyrie – this is priced at 17,000 Yen!

: DX Chogokin YF 29 Durandal Valkyrie – Battroid mode and Gimmick

Thanks to CYBERGUNDAM for all the images!! Thanks for keeping us updated in the world of mecha!

Too Much Macross – YF 29, VF 19 and More

eckoy — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 15:02:40 +0000

Here are some of the Latest Macross Figures that every collector and anime fan should look forward too!

First up is the upcoming Macross DX Chogokin YF-29, Durandal Valkyrie. This is supposedly a perfected version of the DX-Chogokin line, meaning all forms of the Valkyrie is AOK.

The previous versions had some problems with the gerwalk mode – check the images out!

Bandai DX Chogokin YF-29 Durandal Valkyrie

Macross DX Chogokin YF-29: Durandal Valkyrie Fighter Mode

Now there is also the 1/60 Macross 7 YF-19 Fire Valkyrie – this baby is worth 22,000 Yen

YF-19 Macross 7 Yamato Fire Valkyire - Battroid mode

Macross 7 YF-19 Yamato Fire Valkyrie Gerwalk Mode

And another DX Chogokin I myself want to have is the Macross F VF 25G Tornado Messiah Valkyrie (Michael Blanc). This is worth 20,475 Yen – and is already available as of February 2011.

It is quite pricey but I think its worth it! Just look at that baby!

DX Chogokin Macross F VF-25G Messiah Valkyrie (Michael Blanc) - Fighter Mode

So far, these are some of the latest Macross Figures coming out and has come out recently – all of them definitely a must have!!

Thanks to the following websites for the images:

Collection DX for the Michael Blanc VF 25G Messiah Tornado Valkyrie images

Cybergundam for the other Macross Images – Yamato Macross 7 1/60 Fire Valkyrie, Bandai DX Chogokin YF-29 Durandal Valkyrie

Mecha Update: MG Gundam 00, Gundam Girl and D-Arts

eckoy — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:34:22 +0000

It has been a busy month but nevertheless the hobby loving keeps rolling.

So as an update here is what I got wind of on the latest Mecha news. To start of, check out the latest Gundam MG that will be coming out: Gundam 00 w/ O-Raiser

You can order now via Amazon Japan:

Latest Gundam MG 1/100 GN-0000 + GNR-010

Or otherwise called as Gundam 00 with 0-Raiser

Plus the latest D-Arts Figures are out – with the latest Digimon Model kits.

Latest D-Arts Digimon Model Kits

Plus if you dig the Gundam 00 Seven Swords figure, then you should definitely get yourself the Metal build version, which is looking pretty sweet!

Gundam 00 Seven Swords - Metal Build

And to top it off, the latest looks for the Gundam Girl line is looking pretty sweet, and here are some of the latest photos:

Gundam Girl - Wing Ver Ka

Gundam Girl - GPO3 Stamen and Weapon System

Looking good there Gundam Girl!!!

For the links to my sources, I would like to give credit to the following websites:

Cybergundam – for the Gundam Girl, D-Arts news

G-Toys – for the Gundam MG OO News

And Gundam Guy for the Gundam OO MG photos

Soul of Chogokin size comparison

eckoy — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:23:03 +0000

If you are wondering about the size differences among the SOC’s available right now, then maybe this post can help you. Throughout the years, the Soul of Chogokin figures have introduced evolutions of previously released robots and even downsized some of them by giving us Econo-Chogokins, or the smaller versions with lesser armaments or add-ons.

So as for those still wondering what to buy but is very particular with the size of their mecha collections then check this image out:

Size Comparison for SOC's

As you can see, the new econo-sized Chogokins, Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger, are 2 to 3 inches smaller than the original SOC. Tobikage and Kurojishi meanwhile is still the normal Chogokin size but is also still smaller compared to Voltes V, Dancouga, Daimos and Combattler V.

And for those also collecting Macross Figures/Robots, then maybe I can also show you the size comparison for Yamato’s VF 11B versus SOC’s Dancouga:

Size comparison between VF 11B and SOC Dancouga

Hope this article helped you out – check out my other SOC reviews for more information

Super Robot Wars L for the DS

eckoy — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:00:27 +0000

The latest Super Robot wars for the Nintendo DS is coming out this November.

The game is entitled Super Robot Wars L and will showcase the biggest and the best names in the Super Robot Anime Scene. Based on the trailer on youtube, here is a rundown of what mecha anime’s are present in this game so epic it can only be in Japanese lolx!

- Evangelion

- SRW

- Gundam Seed Desitiny

- Macross Frontier

- Linbarrels of Fire (Iron)

- Voltes V

- Mazinkaiser

- Dancouga

and more…

Check out this trailer for a lo-down of what to expect with SRW – L for the DS.

New Macross Movie – The False Diva

eckoy — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:22:47 +0000

A new Macross Movie is coming to town and the other good news is that it comes with a Macross game with it! Woot!

This is good news for all mecha fans and PS 3 owners because it is exclusive on Sony’s console. The new Macross Frontier movie is entitled The False Diva and it is coming in a hybrid pack. Meaning you get both the movie plus the PS 3 Macross game. Sweet combination indeed!

Here is the preview of Macross Frontier – The False Diva plus a sneak peek of the new Macross game that comes with it! Enjoy!

Another Century Episode R – Out now in Japan

eckoy — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:13:29 +0000

I have been posting about the much anticipated Another Century Episode R for the Playstation 3 for the past weeks. Needless to say I have been very excited with this new Mecha game for the PS 3 – and yes it has been finally released in Japan!

Based on the website SRW Hotnews, Another Century Episode R or ACE: R is now on sale in Japan as of August 20, 2010. And based on the comments on the site, the game seems to be selling well. I am just hoping that they sell it here soon!! Please oh please!

Anyway while we eagerly await our turn, we can just check out this youtube videos posted by those lucky guys who have the game already! Check em out and drool! lolx!

Another Century Episode: R New Promo Videos

eckoy — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:27:24 +0000

After a few weeks of waiting, the initial game-play plus the vast character line up has been partly revealed in this latest promo video of Another Century Episode: R. Some of the “super” moves are also shown in the video.

Another Century Episode: R - Game Art

Here are the the videos for Another Century Episode: R from youtube user mmmmnb1983

Macross VF-11B Thunderbolt with Fast Pack

eckoy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:51:04 +0000

One of the most solid and highly rated Yamato Macross builds belongs to Macross VF-11B Thunderbolt with fast packs. A review on collection DX of VF-11B showed that the three forms of Thunderbolt are perfectly done. I would have to say that among the other Valkyries I own, this one is truly admirable in all its modes.

But before I go on praising my VF-11B with fast packs, I like to mention one thing about it that grinds my gears – the landing gear. Well compared to the DX Chogokin Macross, the tires of the landing gear of the Thunderbolt is made of plastic while Bandai version is made of rubber. Another problem I have with the Yamato VF-11B landing gear is how hard it is to bring it out. When I first fiddled with it, I couldn’t get it out and I had to use a nail file set it in place.

Yamato Macross VF-11B Thunderbolt with fast pack - Fighter mode

Macross VF 11B and VF 25F - Better landing gear for DX Chogokin

Another difficulty in the transformation can be encountered in setting the heat shield in place when transforming to battroid mode. But after a few minutes of tinkering, once set the battroid mode is really a thing of beauty.

Beyond those issues, the Macross Yamato VF-11b Thunderbolt with Fast Pack is one of the best valkyries out there! I like the jet and battroid modes best, but the gerwalk is also something to rave about, again compared to DX Chogokin VF-25 F where posability is nearly impossible.

Yamato Macross VF-11B in Semi Gerwalk mode

Macross VF 11B and 25F - Battroid mode

Yamato Macross VF 11B - Battroid Mode (Nice looking heat shield)

Even with the fast packs, VF-11b can still be decently posed, given that you have positioned the legs properly.

Things would have been perfect nevertheless if this baby came with a sturdy stand. But I guess you just cant have everything!

So finally, if you want a new addition to your Macross collection, or if you are contemplating on your first Valkyrie, then I strongly recommend the VF 11B Thunderbolt from Yamato.