The latest MS Ensemble news...

The latest premium Mobile Suit Ensemble reveal - EX 17 - is an old MSV-design dug up for I don't know exactly what reason, has this suit recently been featured again somewhere? The HFA-78-3 or Heavy Full Armor 7th Gundam which is its clunky and uninspired name follows hot on the heels of the G-Self and the Victory 2 Assault-Buster. We're seeing this trend of busy mobile suit choices for EX releases, in my opinion an EX package could also contain something innovative like a squad of mobile suits with advanced gear options but that's just my preference. :)  Preorder for the 7th Gundam will open on November 1.

We also get some feedback on the recent Premium Ensemble survey conducted through the blog page. I did partake myself but as usual you never know if comments from customers outside Japan will be completely disregarded. Basically the answers went as follows:

- Ensemble patrons would prefer the frequency of EX figures to occur around once every two months.
- Four out of five respondents want to see broader gear ranges and option parts in the EX figures.
- Regarding development of the Ex-S Gundam and/or the Deep Striker people want to see both.

The developer team comments that 2020's EX figures have already been planned and we can expect to see Premium Ensemble figures appearing about once every two months and then some. So, start saving up is apparently the message to us. :)