The Bandai Mobile Suit Ensemble figure series is a Gashapon action figure series with traits rather similar to the smaller Senshi Forte Gashapon figures which are released in parallel. However in looks they are very closely resembling the style of the FusionWorks Converge series of Shokugan candy toys but they are slightly larger than the Converge figures (enough so that posing them together is not really an option).
The MS Ensemble series is a rather strange beast. At its core this is a traditional Gashapon figure series with the typical features like being made available in Gashapon capsule toy machines as well as random individual cardboard packaging. The standardized price is set at ￥500 plus tax. Many figures also come in EX variations in larger boxes, seemingly with no upper limit as far as pricing goes. And they are often going for much more on the secondary market...
The basic figures are sold in waves of five to six different figures, but each wave typically contains only three different mobile suits. The remaining two figures have been a support vehicle or equipment set for one of the three mobile suits as well as a generic "equipment set", containing weapons and some optional gear for all the figures in the wave. An annoying practice carried over from the Build Model Gundam series. This mainly works as a method to increase actual figure prices by increasing sales volume I suppose.
Anatomy
The common Ensemble figures do share some basic features in regard to anatomy and articulation. Each figure typically comes with its components in multiple plastic bags as well as "skeletal" connector pieces on circular standardized plastic sprues. Figures normally also include a small transparent action base to allow for more posing options.
Figures come with movable legs that bend at the knee and wrist as well as arms with joints at shoulder, elbow and wrist. However due to the compact nature of the figures the articulation will still be somewhat limited. Note also that all standard figures share the same sprues for hands and joints, so all mobile suits will have the exact same type of black hands.Official Page: http://gashapon.jp/ensemble/
MS Ensemble Part 00December 2016. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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001 : RX-78-2 Gundam (Rollout Color)
002 : MS-06S Zaku II (Char's Custom) (Battle of Loum Version)
MS Ensemble Part 01December 2016, reissued November 2021. Suggested figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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003 : RX-78-2 Gundam
004 : MS-06F Zaku II
005 : G-Fighter
006 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode)
007 : Equipment Set for Wave 01
MS Ensemble EX01
March 16, 2017. Premium Bandai price: ¥2916
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam
MS Ensemble Part 02April 2017, reissued in March 2022. Suggested figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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008 : GN-0000 00 Gundam
009 : GNR-010 0 Raiser
010 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Destroy Mode)
011 : RGM-79 GM
012 : Equipment Set for Wave 02
MS Ensemble EX02July 19, 2017, reissued December 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥3780
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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NZ-666 Kshatriya
MS Ensemble Part 03July 2017, reissued in August 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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013 : RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom]
014 : FF-X29A G-Parts (Hrududu)
015 : MSZ-006 Z Gundam
016 : MSM-04 Acguy
017 : Equipment Set for Wave 03
MS Ensemble EX03September 19, 2017, reissued December 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥4480
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 Hazel Custom (Titans Color) + Booster Set
MS Ensemble Part 04October 2017, Reissued February 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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018 : RX-93 Nu Gundam
019 : Booster Bed (Nu Gundam Heavy Weapon System)
020 : MS-18E Kämpfer
021 : RX-124 Gundam TR-6 Woundwort
022 : Equipment Set for Wave 04
MS Ensemble Part 2.5
December 2017. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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023 : GN-0000 00 Gundam (Trans-Am Version)
024 : GNR-010 0 Raiser (Trans-Am Version)
025 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Awake Mode)
026 : RGM-79 GM (Marking Plus Ver.)
027 : Equipment Set for Wave 2.5
MS Ensemble EX04January 27, 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥7800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-124 Gundam TR-6 Dandelion II
MS Ensemble Nu Gundam Fin Funnel SetFebruary 24, 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥2160
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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Fin Funnel Equipment Set for the RX-93 Nu Gundam
MS Ensemble Part 05February 2, 2018. Reissued July 5, 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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028 : GNT-0000 Qan[T]
029 : LM314V21 Victory 2 Gundam
030 : ZM-S24G Gedlav
031 : Einerad (Combat Support Vehicle)
032 : Equipment Set for Wave 05
MS Ensemble EX05March 20, 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥3900
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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ZMT-S29 Zanneck
MS Ensemble Part 06May 4, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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033 : LM314V24 Victory 2 Assault Gundam
034 : RGM-89S Stark Jegan
035 : RX-77-2 Guncannon
036 : RX-75 Guntank
037 : Equipment Set for Wave 06
MS Ensemble EX06A (MSG 00 10th Anniversary)
July 28, 2018, reissued in Q3 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥2916
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GNT-0000/FS 00 Qan[T] Full Saber
MS Ensemble EX06B (MSG 00 10th Anniversary)July 28, 2018, reissued in Q3 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥3240
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GN-0000+GNR-010/XN 00 XN Raiser
MS Ensemble Part 07August 5, 2018. Reissued April 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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038 : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (A.E.U.G.)
039 : RGZ-91 Re-GZ
040 : AMS-119 Geara Doga
041 : FXA-05D G-Defenser
042 : Equipment Set for Wave 07
MS Ensemble EX07August 28, 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥4980
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GX-9901-DX Gundam Double X
GS-9900 G-Falcon
MS Ensemble C3 Hobby Event Limited Edition
September 29, 2018. Event price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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AMS-119 Geara Doga Heavy Weapon Type (Black Clear Ver.)
MS Ensemble Part 3.5November 3, 2018. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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043 : RX-121-1 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] (Titans Official Colour)
044 : FF-X29A G-Parts [Hrududu] (Titans Official Colour)
045 : MSZ-006 Z Gundam (Marking Plus Ver.)
046 : MSM-04 Acguy (Marking Plus Ver.)
047 : Equipment Set for Wave 3.5
MS Ensemble EX08November 2018. Premium Bandai price: ¥4200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MSN-04 Sazabi
B.W.S. Back Weapon System (for the Re-GZ)
MS Ensemble Part 08December 4, 2018. Reissued August 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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048 : F91 Gundam F91
049 : RGM-109 Heavygun
050 : RX-124 Gundam TR-6 [Hyzenthlay II]
051 : FF-X29A G-Parts [Hrududu II]
052 : Equipment Set for Wave 08
MS Ensemble EX09
February 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥16200
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-124 Gundam TR-6 [Inle]
MS Ensemble EX10March 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥3780
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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F90 Gundam F90D/H
Gundam F91 Expansion SetMarch 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥2700
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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Option parts set for the Gundam F91
MS Ensemble Part 09March 4, 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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053 : RX-79[G] Ground Type Gundam
054 : MS-06RD-4 Zaku High Mobility Test Type
055 : MS-09 Dom
056 : Type 74 Hover Truck (plus a GM Head)
057 : Equipment Set for Wave 09
MS Ensemble Part 1.5May 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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058 : RX-78-3 G-3 Gundam
059 : G-Fighter (G-3 Color Ver.)
060 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Awake Mode)
061 : MS-06F Zaku II (Marking Plus Ver.)
062 : Equipment Set for Wave 1.5
MS Ensemble EX11July 29, 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥4860
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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Apsalus II
MS-06RD-4 Zaku High Mobility Test Type
MS Ensemble Part 10July 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Part 10 build instructions]
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063 : GAT-X105 Strike Gundam
064 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)
065 : AMS-129 Geara Zulu
066 : FX-550 Skygrasper
067 : Equipment Set for Wave 10
MS Ensemble EX12September 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥6480
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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NRX-0013-CB Gundam Virsago Chest Break
NRX-0015-HC Gundam Ashtaron Hermit Crab
MS Ensemble Part 11September 2019. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Part 11 build instructions]
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068 : GX-9900 Gundam X
069 : MSN-00100 Hyaku-Shiki
070 : MS-07B Gouf
071 : Mega Bazooka Launcher
072 : Equipment Set for Wave 11
MS Ensemble EX13
November 2019. Premium Bandai price: ¥2970
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam (Red Ver.)
MS Ensemble EX14ADecember 2019 (reissued March 2023). Premium Bandai price: ¥4180
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam
MS Ensemble EX14BDecember 2019 (reissued March 2023). Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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METEOR Unit
MS Ensemble Part 12January 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Part 12 build instructions]
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073 : YG-111 G-Self
074 : FA-78-3 Full Armor 7th Gundam
075 : MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Black Tri-Stars Custom)
076 : BPAM-02 Space Pack
077 : Equipment Set for Wave 12
MS Ensemble EX15February 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥4400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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LM314V23/24 V2 Assault-Buster Gundam (Wings of Light)
MS Ensemble Part 13February 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [S Gundam build instructions]
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078 : MSA-0011 S Gundam
079 : RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee (Unicorn Mode)
080 : RMS-141 Xeku Eins
081 : S Gundam Booster Unit
082 : Equipment Set for Wave 13
MS Ensemble EX16March 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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YG-111 G-Self (Perfect Pack)
MS Ensemble Part 4.5April 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Nu Gundam build instructions]
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083 : RX-93 Nu Gundam (Marking Plus ver.)
084 : Booster Bed (Nu Gundam Heavy Weapon System) (Marking Plus ver.)
085 : MS-18E Kämpfer (Marking Plus ver.)
086 : RX-124 Gundam TR-6 Woundwort (Titans Colour)
087 : Equipment Set for Wave 4.5
MS Ensemble EX17April 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥5280
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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HFA-78-3 Heavy Full Armor 7th Gundam
MS Ensemble EX18
June 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GX-9901-DX Gundam Double X (Marking Plus Ver.)
GS-9900 G-Falcon (Marking Plus Ver.)
MS Ensemble EX19June 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GT-9600-D Gundam Leopard Destroy
GW-9800-B Gundam Airmaster Burst
MS Ensemble Part 14June 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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088 : XXXG-01W Wing Gundam (TV ver.)
089 : AGE-1 Gundam AGE-1 Normal
090 : MSZ-006A1 Zeta Plus A1
091 : Titus and Spallow G-Wear Set
092 : Equipment Set for Wave 14
MS Ensemble Gundam Café Special Color Ver.August, 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: unknown
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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RX-78-2 Gundam (Special White Color ver.)
RX-78-2 Gundam (Gundam Café Color ver.)
MS Ensemble Gundam Café Akihabara LimitedAugust, 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: unknown
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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RX-78-2 Gundam (metallic color ver.)
RX-77-2 Guncannon
RX-75 Guntank (metallic color ver.)
MS-06F Zaku II
MS Ensemble EX20September 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥4620
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MSA-0011[Ext] Ex-S Gundam
MS Ensemble EX21
September 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥4620
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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F90II Gundam F90II (L-Type / I-Type)
MS Ensemble Part 15October 5, 2020. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
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093 : GN-001 Gundam Exia
094 : GN-002 Gundam Dynames
095 : RGZ-95 ReZEL
096 : ReZEL Equipment Set
097 : Equipment Set for Wave 15
MS Ensemble EX22
November 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥16500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-124 Gundam TR-6 [Inle] (Titans Color Ver.)
MS Ensemble EX23November 2020. Premium Bandai price: ¥6600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-121-2 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Owsla] Gigantic Arm Unit
MS Ensemble Part 16January 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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098 : RX-93v2 Hi-Nu Gundam
099 : GN-003 Gundam Kyrios
100 : SVMS-01O Over Flag
101 : SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II ("GN Flag")
102 : Equipment Set for Wave 16
MS Ensemble EX24February 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥3850
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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F90 Gundam F90A Assault Type
F90 Gundam F90P Plunge Type
MS Ensemble EX25February 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥3850
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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F90 Gundam F90M Marine Type
F90 Gundam F90V VSBR Type
MS Ensemble EX26March 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥6600
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MSN-04II Nightingale
MS Ensemble EX27March 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥4400
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-93v2 Hi-Nu Gundam Set
MS Ensemble Part 17March, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [ZZ Gundam build instructions]
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103 : MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam (Core Top)
104 : MSZ-010 ZZ Gundam (Core Base)
105 : GN-004 Gundam Nadleeh
106 : MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Gyunei Guss use)
107 : MSN-03 Jagd Doga (Quess Paraya use)
108 : Equipment Set for Wave 17
MS Ensemble EX28July, 2021 (reissued April 2023). Premium Bandai price: ¥4180
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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ZGMF-X09A Justice Gundam
MS Ensemble EX Gundam China ProjectJuly, 2021. Premium Bandai price: unknown
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam (GCP ver.)
MS Ensemble Part 18July, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Part 18 build instructions]
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109 : RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam
110 : ARX-014S Silver Bullet Suppressor
111 : ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior
112 : ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior (Lunamaria Hawke Custom)
113 : MS-12 Gigan
114 : Equipment Set for Wave 18
MS Ensemble Part 7.5July, 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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115 : RX-178 Gundam Mk-II (Titans ver.)
116 : RGZ-91 Re-GZ (Marking Plus ver.)
117 : AMS-119 Geara Doga (Marking Plus ver.)
118 : AMS-119 Geara Doga (Rezyn Schnyder Custom)
119 : FXA-05D G-Defenser (Titans ver.)
120 : Equipment Set for Wave 7.5
MS Ensemble EX29August 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GN-005 Gundam Virtue
MS Ensemble EX30August 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥9350
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GAT-X131 Calamity Gundam
GAT-X252 Forbidden Gundam
GAT-X370 Raider Gundam
MS Ensemble EX31September 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom Gundam
MS Ensemble Part 19October 2021. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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121 : MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame
122 : MBF-P03 Gundam Astray Blue Frame
123 : RGM-89 Jegan
124 : RGM-89D Jegan D-Type
125 : Astray Powered Red equipment pack
126 : Equipment Set for Wave 19
MS Ensemble EX32
November 2021. Premium Bandai price: ¥7700
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame Power Loader Set
MS Ensemble EX33January 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam
Destiny and Freedom Wings of Light SetJanuary 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥1650
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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Wings of Light effect parts for the Destiny Gundam
Wings of the Skies effect parts for the Strike Freedom Gundam
MS Ensemble EX34January 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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AGE-1G Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa
MS Ensemble Part 20January 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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127 : XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1
128 : XM-X2 Crossbone Gundam X-2
129 : GAT-X105E Strike Gundam E
130 : MSA-003 Nemo
131 : AQM/E-M1 I.W.S.P.
132 : Equipment Set for Wave 20
MS Ensemble EX35
March, 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥14800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-124 Gundam TR-6 [Queenly] Full Armor Form
MS Ensemble Part 21April 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
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133 : RX-78GP01 Gundam GP01 "Zephyrantes"
134 : RX-94 Mass Production Type Nu Gundam
135 : RX-121-2 Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Owsla]
136 : RB-79 Ball (Type C)
137 : Equipment Set for Wave 21
MS Ensemble EX36May 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥8800
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page] [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-78GP02A Gundam GP02A "Physalis"
YMS-16M Xamel
MS Ensemble EX37June 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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FA-010S Full Armor ZZ Gundam
MS Ensemble EX38June 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥7150
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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AMX-004 Qubeley
AMX-004-2 Qubeley Mk-II (Elpeo Ple Use)
AMX-004-3 Qubeley Mk-II (Ple Two Use)
MS Ensemble EX39July 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X-1 Full Cloth
MS Ensemble Part 22July 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build Instructions]
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138 : RX-78GP03S Gundam GP03S "Dendrobium Stamen"
139 : AGX-04 Gerbera Tetra
140 : MSK-008 Dijeh
141 : DODAI Kai
142 : Equipment Set for Wave 22
MS Ensemble EX40
September 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥14300
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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RX-78GP03 Dendrobium
MS Ensemble EX41September 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥14300
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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AMA-X2 Neue Ziel
MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Anavel Gato Custom)
MS Ensemble Part 23October 5, 2022. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
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143 : XVX-016 Gundam Aerial
144 : ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos
145 : RMS-099 Rick Dias (red)
146 : EB-06 Graze
147 : Equipment Set for Wave 23
MS Ensemble EX42
December 2022. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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NZ-000 Queen Mansa (Quin-Mantha)
MS Ensemble EX43January 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥6590
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GF13-017NJII God Gundam
God Gundam Option Parts SetJanuary 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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Option Parts for the God Gundam
MS Ensemble EX44February 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GF13-001NHII Master Gundam
Master Gundam Option Parts SetFebruary 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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Option Parts for the Master Gundam
MS Ensemble Part 15.5February 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Build instructions]
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148 : GN-001 Gundam Exia (Trans-Am)
149 : GN-002 Gundam Dynames (Trans-Am)
150 : RGZ-95 ReZEL (General Revil Deployment)
151 : ReZEL Equipment Set
152 : Equipment Set for Wave 15.5
Sazabi Marking Plus Ver.March, 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥4000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MSN-04 Sazabi (Marking Plus ver.)
Nu Gundam Fin Funnel Set (Reissue)March, 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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Fin Funnel Option Parts for the Nu Gundam
MS Ensemble Part 24April 5, 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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153 : ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam
154 : RX-78GP01-Fb Gundam "Zephyranthes" Full Burnern
155 : MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type
156 : MS-06R-1A Zaku II High Mobility Type (Shin Matsunaga Custom)
157 : ZGMF-X56S/a Force Silhouette Flyer
158 : Equipment Set for Wave 24
MS Ensemble EX45
April, 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥18000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GNMA-XCVII Alvatore
MS Ensemble Part 16.5May 4, 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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159 : RX-93v2 Hi-Nu Gundam
160 : GN-003 Gundam Kyrios (Trans-Am)
161 : SVMS-01O Over Flag (Marking Plus ver.)
162 : SVMS-01X Union Flag Custom II ("GN Flag") (Marking Plus ver.)
163 : Equipment Set for Wave 16.5
MS Ensemble EXJune 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥4950
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GN-005 Gundam Virtue (Trans-Am)
MS Ensemble EX46August, 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥8250
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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GNR-001E GN Arms Type-E
MS Ensemble Part 25September 3, 2023. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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164 : GF13-017NJ Shining Gundam
165 : XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild
166 : GAT-04 Windam
167 : Windam Striker Packs
168 : Equipment Set for Wave 25
MS Ensemble EX47December, 2023. Premium Bandai price: ¥5500
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn (DX Ver.)
MS Ensemble Part 26February 4, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500/550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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169 : X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn
170 : STTS-808 Immortal Justice Gundam
171 : DF2Mk3 Skydart Lifter System
172 : YMS-15 Gyan
173 : Equipment Set for Wave 26
MS Ensemble EX48
March, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥11000
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MRX-010 Psyco Gundam Mk-II
MS Ensemble Part 18.5May 5, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500/550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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174 : RX-78-1 Prototype Gundam (Metallic Color ver.)
175 : ARX-014S Silver Bullet Suppressor (Marking Plus ver.)
176 : ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior (Dearka Elsmann Custom)
177 : ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior (Live Concert ver.)
178 : MS-12 Gigan (brown)
179 : Equipment Set for Wave 18.5
MS Ensemble EX49May, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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MS-06R Zaku II High Mobility Type "Psycho Zaku"
MS Ensemble EX50June, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Version)
MS Ensemble Gundam Mecha
June 17, 2024. Full release September 1, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥400/440
Links: [Review], [Gashapon Online product page]
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FF-X7 Core Fighter (2-pack, flying and landed)
FF-X7-Bst Core Booster
DFA-03 Dopp
HT-01B Magella Attack Tank
Type 61 Main Battle Tank
MS Ensemble Part 27July 5, 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500/550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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180 : STTS-909 Rising Freedom Gundam
181 : Rising Freedom Gundam Expansion Set
182 : MDX-0003 Gundam Schwarzette
183 : MSM-07 Z'Gok
184 : Equipment Set for Wave 27
MS Ensemble EX51
Expected August, 2024. Premium Bandai price: ¥?
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page], [Premium Bandai page]
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FA-78 Full Armor Gundam (Thunderbolt Version)
MS Ensemble Part 28
Expected November 2024. Suggested individual figure retail price: ¥500/550
Links: [Review], [Bandai product page]
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185 : ZGMF/A-262B Strike Freedom Gundam Type II
186 : MDE262S Proud Defender
187 : MS-14S Gelgoog (Char's Custom)
188 : MD-0032G Guel's Dilanza
189 : MD-0031 Dilanza
190 : Equipment Set for Wave 28
Anu update on this list?
ReplyDeleteNeed to know if there is a reissue items such as part 1 gonna be reissue... Coz i need to know, if sazabi gonna had reissue treatment or not.. It's hard to find that one now 😭
Thank you
List has been updated with everything I have heard about, basically you are looking at SEED for the remainder of 2021. Recommend you follow @gasha_komagata on twitter as Bandai rarely updates the Gashapon blog with news concerning Ensemble.
DeleteSazabi and Nu Fin Funnel set has been very recently hinted for a possible reprint along with ensemble set 4, which comes with Nu and HWS. You might want to wait for that and get the Re-GZ for the BWS for now.
Deletethanks for this blog posts man! Inspired me to start collecting this line again
ReplyDeleteMy MSE19 10-box set just arrived and the allocation seems weird this time round. I have
ReplyDelete1x Red Frame
2x Blue Frame
2x Jegan D
1x Jegan
2x Powered Red
2x MS Equipment Set
Was expecting 2x for each Jegan but well
That is actually better than I had expected. I was pretty convinced there would be two of everything except the Jegans. Don't know why you would need two Powered Red armor sets for just one Red Frame, I guess they are looking to maximize playability in case people want to put it on the Blue Frame as well.
DeleteJust opened a 10-box set for MSE20, and I have
ReplyDelete2x Crossbone X1
1x Crossbone X2
1x Strike E
2x Nemo
2x IWSP
2x MS Equipment Set
Its not bad this time round, I guess.
I just ordered a "full set" a few days ago (naughty, naughty says Bandai) and it feels good not having to chase additional figures. Still trying to source a second Astray Red Frame for volume 19 but this wave looks straightforward. A couple of extra Nemos to build a squad, that's all. The 10-box mix makes sense I guess in that you can put the extra I.W.S.P. on the old Strike and build two X-1s; with and without cape and different gear.
DeleteThey've already released the lineup for 21 and partially 22. Have you guys considered making a discord?
ReplyDeleteThis site is more of a reference guide than a latest news kind of thing so updates happen slowly around here. :) We have no social media presence so I would recommend forming discussion groups in relation with sites and pages with bigger communities.
DeleteMSE 22
ReplyDeleteGP03 Stamen
Gerbera Tetra
Dodai Kai
Dijeh
Happy that there will finally be a sub flight system
DeleteI got so desperate I made my own from 2 hws units from MSE 4.5
There's going to be a reissue for the nu gundam funnel set although I believe that they are going to include the ms in the box as well,in other news there's the ex sazabi..............marking plus. inconsistent isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt is nice that old sets are being reissued even if it doesn't make things as exciting for those of us wo have spent some time with the series and mostly only have expensive EX-sets on the menu. Maybe the Sazabi is intended to tempt us old collectors as well. :)
DeleteWould not mind the ex sets if only the sazabi included effects for the funnels,I also find the nu gundam ex set to be useless since you can easily make the beam saber out of plastic plates and the clear beam saber blades from HGs,and as for the funnels,they require just cutting the funnels into 3 and glueing them together
DeleteMs ensemble 24 has impulse gundam,gundam zephyranthes FB,shin matsunaga's hi mobility zaku,mpt hi mobility zaku and silhouette flyer and of course,the weapon set
ReplyDeleteMobile suit ensemble ACTION bases can be built from 2 stand units with the outer forearm part attached to it,using the part where shields would normally go as the hole to slot the upper stand in
ReplyDeleteHope to see your comments on it :)
Part 1 was recently released in the US, at least at Targets for the past month or so. Blindboxed, for some reason.
ReplyDelete... personally, I recommend opening up the boxes to tell Bluefin (the distribution company) that this is a shit idea.
https://www.taghobby.com/archives/674637 windam has been teased in part 25!
ReplyDeleteNow that is something to really look forward to! Considering how wave 24 will feature both a mass production type Zaku HMT as well as Shin's Custom, maybe the Windam can show up with Neo's Custom on the side too.
DeleteDoes anyone know which part the new joint system started from? I'm new to the ensemble series and have only the part 23 set :D
ReplyDeleteThe updated swinging shoulders were first pioneered on the Freedom Gundam (EX14A). A revised version of this became the new standard on the retail sets starting from wave 20. Check out the Part 20 review for a side-by-side comparison.
DeleteOhhh, Thank you! I'll have to try and get my hands on 20-22kits. Do you also know if the Converge series had a point where they updated the models?
DeleteEnsemble figures, due to their proportions, have pretty limited articulation to begin with, so I wouldn't let that stop you from getting a figure you like. This is especially true for sculpts with large shoulders that will even limit head movement. Basically the slimmer a figure is, the more you can hope to get out of it.
DeleteAs for Converge the basic articulation has always been the same but Bandai began updating the molds and reissuing the old figures in their #Sharp series. The old figures are numbered 01-119 and the new series starts at 120 which is the first #Sharp set and known as volume #01. You can also spot the difference in how new figures come on black bases whereas the old ones had transparent supports that clip to the back of their legs. As to which range is the best, I think it is a matter of taste. Beware that recent figures often suffer from a slip in quality control.
Yeah, I would still like to get Union/GN Flags and maybe TR-6 but those are hard to find now :D
DeleteLast question/s, Have you panel lined some Ensemble figures? What did you use to line them?
I just found out about gundam markers and then found out that they crack abs plastic. There's ABS text in bold on the ensemble boxes but not sure which one is the ABS or if all of it is ABS.
Most of the small figures contain both PVC and ABS parts, Ensemble also has something called MABS. Generally if the material is soft and a bit bendy - like legs and arms on the Ensembles - I would assume these to be PVC, while the inner frame components that are rigid are likely ABS. Some figures have accessories that are not bendy, like rifles and fins, I'd assume these to be ABS as well. Overall, Converge, Ensemble and Gashapon Senshi Forte all use a combination of PVC and ABS while figures like Universal Unit and Mobility Joint are mainly ABS only.
DeleteI have no experience with Gundam Markers and have used various types of office store-type permanent markers and acrylics here and there. So far I haven't noticed anything bad about it but I also don't overly handle the figures since it wears out the joints really quickly.
Ok, Thank you very much for the help!
DeleteHas anyone had experience with Robot Concerto figures? I know they're not gundam but they seem to have the same joint system
ReplyDeleteWhat do you guys think of the Dendrobium and Neue Ziel? Is it worth the price? The Neue Ziel using the Zaku body seems like not a good idea?
ReplyDeleteA review of the NZ is in the immediate pipeline, should be up in a couple of days from now.
DeleteGn arms type e teased, definitely an ex figure,and not sure if exia is going to be included ,can check it out at https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/1782880/
ReplyDeleteLooks like there's gonna be a Shining Gundam release, likely going to be an EX following in suit with the God Gundam
ReplyDeletehttps://hobby.dengeki.com/news/1820519/
Anyone here bought 10 pack boxes and got more than 2 duplicates from a series with 5 variations.
ReplyDeleteLike if you buy an MSE part 4.5 - 10pack box and get 3 Hrududu and 3 equipment set.
That's not normal right? It should be 2 sets, with each variation having only 1 duplicate.
Unless its a series with a line-up of 6 variations, right?
I'd be curious to know as well. While 2x5 is the baseline in a 5-pcs set I recall Ensemble 07 having triple Geara Dogas plus accessory packs in the 10-box and only one Re-GZ and G-Defenser each, skewing distribution in that wave.
DeleteStriker packs have been prototyped for the dagger,2 have been completed,the nuclear and the dopplehorn striker.not sure if they are going to be regular release or an ex set as the nuclear striker seems as big as the dagger
ReplyDeleteIm surprised they didn't make any ensembles from Hathaway yet... I would really like a Xi (movie) and Penelope one
ReplyDeleteMse 25 on the way lineup includes shining gundam,aeriel rebuild,windam with dopplehorn striker and nuclear striker
ReplyDeleteI recently found bandai's shokugan base and it is amazing for ms ensemble because it allows you to have more than one stand on a single base,and the stand arm is simple and flexible but Abit stiff so be careful when using it
ReplyDeleteMy cousin gave me the impulse (which he draws from the capsule) when they went to japan. now i wan't to collect more. And what batch do they release the updated shoulder articulation just like on the impulse one (24)?
ReplyDeleteIt was first introduced on the EX Freedom Gundam figure and later incorporated into the retail figures starting with wave 20. It is discussed briefly in the review of Part 20.
DeleteGuys need some tips how do I fix the bent v fin because it's a eyesore
ReplyDeleteSome people swear by immersion in hot water, reposition to how you want it and then into cold water to stiffen it. Others use a hairdryer for the same purpose. You can also try placing it under heavy pressure like books for a longer duration of time. I find some parts tend to return to their original shape over time anyway.
DeleteI agree with Sergeant Shokugan.
DeleteI use hot water as well.
Put pieces into a bowl, pour boiled water into a bowl, wait for a few minutes, and stiffen each of them with cold water while holding it to make proper shape.
I don't use a hairdryer anymore since I melted a piece LOL.
But this never happens with a hot water method.
ALWAYS use the hot water method. Like Ganda mentioned using a hairdryer will warp or even melt the plastic since it's of a softer kind. Do not drop the bent pieces into boiling water either, as it will warp the pieces. Just heat up some water on the stove, let it come to a boil and then let it rest. Then, like Sgt. Shokugan said, you drop your bent part in, shape it, and then run it under cold water to solidify it. This method has a 99% success rate, if it fails it's either too warped to fix, or the water wasn't hot enough.
DeleteWhich store / website you recommend for buying EX product. I tried to find it in eBay, the price is like 3x/4x. I am thinking to buy it from Taobao, and send it to Canada🙂🙂
ReplyDeleteWhile you can find the retail figures at hlj.com and amiami.com I don't think they stock EX figures other than some used ones occasionally at amiami. For me, Mandarake is the go to, prices are usually fair (especially if you compare to eBay scalpers) but you will have to scour the site often and popular items will go out of stock in minutes. I have never used third party services in Japan myself.
DeleteMercari and Yahooauc are also options, but it's not often that you'll get the best deals all the time. The best deals are swooped in minutes. Does Mandarake require a Japanese phone number if you ship overseas? I use buyee to buy from yahooauc or mercari but I'd imagine that it'll be difficult for people in the West.
DeleteYou don't require any Japanese proxy to order from Mandarake and they offer multiple payment and shipping options. There are some restrictions on certain methods to certain countries however, likely due to experience with fraud.
DeleteI used Aliexpress to get EX44 recently. I paid about $100 CAD including shipping for it which isn't as cheap as going to Japan and getting it yourself but considering I didn't need to pay customs fees to get it shipped from Japan to Canada I didn't mind. The shipping speed wasn't the fastest but I got relatively lucky so I got it within a few weeks.
DeleteSomeone in Vancouver is selling MSE part 25. I got one from him
DeleteI know who it is. He doesn't have it yet
DeleteMse Gyan on the way,hope it's a regular release
ReplyDeleteThe Gyan will be in MS26 along with a regular Calibarn
DeleteHi all,
ReplyDeleteI recently made a Discord server for Gashapon. Here is the link: https://discord.gg/xVPSyda6Zm
Hi again, here is the updated gashapon server invite link: https://discord.gg/vm4emVE8UG
ReplyDeletethis checklist is awesome, thank you for maintaining it
ReplyDeleteI'm actually find it funny how many different lines Bandai have spawned during last decade . Some were promising , some cool , some forgotten instantly . Still , bandai do not offers to choose your favourite ,,from'' , bandai demands to pick as much as you can ! By adding different entries in every line possible. Missed favourite ms in Converge line ? Not a problem! Ms Assembled has you covered!
ReplyDeleteHow different in sizes Ms Assembled are in comparison with Converge ones ? All i know that prices are quite higher.
The Gashapon designers used to discussed the inner workings in Bandai to some extent on the official Gashapon blog (you can find some blog entries where these are transcribed, these are tagged with the "Discussion" keyword). Basically toy lines are axed very quickly if they don't show immediate profit, and as soon as a brand begins to falter the corporate axe is looming over it. This usually translates to three figure sets in about a year's time. This is why they constantly nag people about pre-ordering.
DeleteConverge and Ensemble figures are quite similar in style but the Ensemble figures are a bit larger. You might find the occasional mobile suit where this size difference can actually be beneficial but for the most part they look quite off when displayed together. Comparison photos are sprinkled around the blog, this entry has a couple for example:
https://gundaniumgateway.blogspot.com/2023/02/bandai-mobility-joint-gundam-volume-3.html
Hey Sgt - looking at the website, Ensemble 27 lists the rising freedom and an "expansion pack", not the SF type 2/proud defender.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I have corrected the information. All these derivative designs are starting to get on my nerves... :)
DeleteUnderstandable, last time we got two freedoms over the course of two anime series... But now we get two in about two hours lol
DeleteBy the way, do you think the rising freedom by itself comes with wings? The picture on the website has a pair of wings, but then what would be the point of the expansion pack? Immortal justice didn't have its wings in the picture, so I'm not sure
Speculation here, but it might be the same scenario as with the Immortal Justice; the base figure has a tiny wing piece which is then replaced by the meatier version from expansion set. I will touch on this in the review of 26 which is coming up soon.
DeleteJust a small tip for anyone wanting to reduce/get rid of malformed and bent plastic parts such as on V-fins.
ReplyDeleteHold it under a hot hairdryer for 1-2 minutes, occasionally bend it to the correct shape and you are good to go.
Hey! Really been enjoying these reviews-- are you planning to continue doing ensemble reviews? Thanks for the reads!
ReplyDeleteI will at least continue to do the retail sets, most of the premium items are now too expensive and not that interesting. Still waiting on items to arrive for Parts 18.5 and 27, they'll be popping up on here eventually. There is also a backlog of really old EX sets sitting in their boxes to go through too. : )
DeleteTotally agreed. Lookin forward to your reviews 👍
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