Bandai is at the 2016 International Tokyo Toy Show, showing off some model kits from both their Star Wars and Dragon Ball lines. A 1:2 scale BB-8? More Battle Droids and Clone Troopers to make the wait even harder. And then another shot of S.H. Figuarts EPII Obi-Wan Kenobi. Whew.
For those who don’t listen to me go on and on about the Bandai Star Wars figure model kits on The Fwoosh YouTube channel, the next releases in the line are Clone Troopers and Battle Droids. Clones are due this month while the Droids come out in August.
The Clone Troopers include both Phase 1 and Phase 2 helmets, two weapons, and macrobinoculars. I already love the classic Stormtrooper model kit so I’m anticipating a lot of the Clones coming home to rest on my shelf.
The Battle Droid includes the STAP vehicle. Like the Figuarts, the droid itself can fold down to transport position. While the Figuarts version is awesome I think the model will be slightly larger to better fit the overall collection, but the addition of a vehicle bumps the price up to about $37. A little heavy for crazy army building but I can see a few of these in the toy room.
These mashups are included in the display but I’m pretty sure they are customs, showing the possibilities of the out-of-the-box model. Damn fine customs, though.
On the Star Wars vehicle model front, we’re finally getting a 1:72 scale Millenium Falcon, along with Poe Dameron’s X-wing.
Weirdest of all though, Bandai is displaying a 1:2 scale BB-8 model kit. We already have a 1:12 scale version, and it was a blast to build, but half scale? That’s crazy talk, mister. I would write this off as a display piece for the booth, like the 1:12 scale Vader’s TIE Fighter that we’ve seen a couple of times, but this BB-8 has a placard and everything. Of course, Bandai is Bandai and we’ve seen placards with more than a few Star Wars S.H. Figuarts figures in displays that have not yet seen the light of day. So we shall see.
But don’t let me fool you. If this does see pre-order I’ll be buying it. Still crazy, but I now need it.
And then there’s a line where I don’t know the property in-depth but it’s a figure model kit line so it’s on my list now. Dragon Ball Figure-rise.
The Figure-rise Standard and Mechanics Dragon Ball display is about the same as we saw at the Shizuoka Hobby Show. But Bandai did release this awesome commercial, giving more info on Series 2 and 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mQcTZw_e0s
Poor Vegeta.
Series 1 is Super Saiyan Son Goku and Frieza and is coming this month.
Series 2 is Super Saiyan 2 Son Gohan and Cell.
Series 3 will be Super Saiyan 3 Son Goku and Majin Buu.
Finally, here’s another look at the S.H. Figuarts Star Wars EPII Obi-Wan. It looks like this release will also come with Qui-Gon’s lightsaber for some reason. Quit teasing and make with the Qui-Gon, Bandai!
Obi-Wan will drop in November.
Pics via Tag Hobby and Dengeki Hobby Web
