And, truth be told, one was completely expected. But the past week has been pretty good for my model collection (and not so good for my “to do” pile).
The end of last week saw the delivery of my Limited edition TriggerHeart Exelica Enhanced for the PS2, so you know what that means…
Nendoroid Exelica!!!!
The other thing was a complete surprise. A while back (over a month ago) I ordered a macross item from Hobbylink japan as they were doing a special offer of giving away free decals so I took the plunge. Normally, it takes 1~2 weeks to arrive in the UK so when twice the amount of time elapsed, I had pretty much given up hope and assumed that the useless morons at royal mail lost it in transit. Turns out I was wrong (luckily) and the useless morons at royal mail were just sitting on it for ages while trying to work out the customs charge. But it’s here now, My VF25 Alto Custom with SHERYL DECALS!!!
Yes, I know that they are doing a second promotion now with ranka decals, but I would never dirty my VF25 model with Ranka Decals. Sheryl, the Galaxy Songstress all the way!!!!
A quick preview before they fade away. Nendo Exelica will probably get her own review in the near future alongside the game, not that I really need to do an extensive review of the game since it’s pretty much the same as all the other ones I own (dreamcast and Xbox Live Arcade version) with only a few extra things of note.
Nendoroid Exelica replicating the pose done by her “big sister” from Alter. Dammit, why do they constantly shaft Crueltear???
I have to admit that I really liked the box and cover art for the game tho. I also got a free balloon for preordering with a halfsized chibi crueltear on one side and Exelica on the other. (Crueltear *sniff* (>_<))
and finally a closeup of the Sherly Decals
The only problem I can see is that they appear to be water decals, which means that they will be an absolute ARSE to put onto the model. It’s also recommended that you don’t transform the figure in case you damage the decals, so it looks like my kit may be eternally locked in fighter or gerwalk mode. Oh well, sacrifices must be made…
On a final note, I just got confirmation from HLJ that they are preparing to ship my Perfect grade Red frame, along with the custom parts and twin swords!!! Well, I did preorder before they even announced the parts so I would hope that I get them. The latest issue of dengeki hobby also gave away free decals for the PG kit to give away markings for the Blue, gold and green frame. I’m a little tempted to make a gold frame figure but gettting the shade of gold right is going to be a nightmare, just ask my WIP KoG.
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April 9, 2009 at 12:37 am
meronpan
alas i’m actually more of an exelica/faintear fan myself… gomen cureltear ^^;;;
‘course don’t get me wrong, if alter releases a 1/8 crueltear i’ll be all over that in an instant ^^
glad your order finally made its way to ya. i stress out when things are held for even a day longer than usual ^^;; (then again, i’m lucky and things are usually in and out in a day)
April 9, 2009 at 1:13 am
gundamjehutykai
@meronpan: Well, unfortunately, the only version crueltear I have ever seen is a resin kit, and I’m not a huge fan of the pose so I never tried to track one down. Faintear is OK, shame that she’s such a pain to play as in the game. Her main laser weapon is really strong but she’s so fast, she’s incredibly hart to control unless you have something anchored. I’ve been sticking with Crueltear as usual.
And I’m really glad I got my decals too (esp since if it really was lost, I wouldn’t be able to get another set) butI wouldn’t be so stressed if it wasn’t for my previous history with Royal mail. Don’t get me started about what they did with my Shuraki Figures, or when they failed to deliver my Gundam kits on the weekend several times, or…
April 9, 2009 at 12:56 am
shippou
try to topcoat the water decal, it should save you from the scratches. =)
look forward to see your built red frame!
April 9, 2009 at 1:21 am
gundamjehutykai
@shippou: Thanks for the tip. I have tried putting a layer or 2 of topcoat on previous models and it helps with preventing damage from touching and the like but I don’t know how it will hold up to heavy contact with moving parts.
Red frame should be a lot of fun. I have no idea how long it will take though, esp since alteisen took nearly 3 weeks!!
April 12, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Subaruhess
You could use microsoil solution to help the decals stick better, it will also melt the decal slightly and force it to “suck” onto the surface detail. But where are the decals supposed to go on the kit, I see some decals for the nose but where that large sherly one sit?
April 12, 2009 at 10:16 pm
gundamjehutykai
The problem isn’t so much making them stick to the surfaces, but rather making sure that no bubbles appear (esp with the larger ones) and trying to ensure that they don’t get damaged from the odd touch or moving part.
As for the biggest Sheryl Decal, it goes on the main body just behind the cockpit, where the wings connect. To add further misery, there are 2 other decals which complete the picture (they cover the large gaps on the base of the big decal) but they go on the engines as separate decals as the legs detach in gerwalk mode…
April 14, 2009 at 11:32 pm
rangerroh
I would love to get my hand the VF25 with both Nanka and Sheryl decals! I hate water decals just as anyone else does. What I usually do when I stick decals on my gundam models is, after sticking them on I usually grab my Flat or semi flat top coat and spray it on. That way it has a layer on top of the decal to insure that it wont rip or come off.
April 14, 2009 at 11:43 pm
gundamjehutykai
Well, I’m afraid that you are too late for the Sheryl ones but if you hurry, HLJ may still have the ranka Decals kicking about. (yuck, ranka…)
And I fully intend to put on a few layers of topcoat once I’m done with the decals but I’m still apprehensive about the whole thing, mainly with the transformation sequence and the lining up of several decals…
But for now, I have other things on my plate to deal with so I won’t be making an “ita-valk” anytime soon.