rico soul: Ok, so this model kit isn't really getting much attention or information but it actually looks quite interesting. The design isn't so overtly gundam and at 20cm tall, it's a pretty decent size.

Since it's supposed to be 1/9 scale, this is pretty much intended to be a humanoid robot. It's supposed to have an inner frame and articulated pistons so that sounds like it could be quite fun if the quality ends up being good.

rico soul: Update on the kit:

21 minute promo video (with english subs): youtu.be/jVJTyPc7dkY
The video is an interesting look at their design process, including things like how increasing joint pegs from the normal 3mm to 3.5mm helps improve overall stability and durability.

There's always been a commentary in the Chinese model kit community about how one of the struggles is with lack of an original IP like Gundam. Without a story and lore, the designs kind of need to stand alone on their own merits. It's partially why brands like MoShow and MotorNuclear all have manhwa and lore behind their suits.

It looks like Infinite Dimensions is doing the same thing, making this Nemesis the rival suit counter part to Genesis in a new manhwa that they are going to release.

Some general info:
- msrp: 368RMB
- release window: Spring 2025
- 45cm wing span
- some joints are provided in both ABS and POM so that painters can paint ABS and snap builders can use POM for durability
- includes 3d stickers instead of foil stickers, similar to Bandai PGU
- utilizes the bicycle reflector tech similar to Bandai MGSD
- includes photo etch parts
- cardboard runner holder similar to Bandai MGEX strike freedom
- various pre-painted parts

lots of inspiration from other kits we can see, but the one of the neatest minor ideas to me is that the display base has specific feet pads to help people that struggle with putting kits in proper standing poses lol.

The box on this looks to be pretty large too. Not quite Sky Defender sized, but still pretty close. I'd imagine the price here to be $100+

rico soul: This is a bootleg of the FM 1/100 Barbatos Lupus Rex and while the original is a rare kit nowadays, this price is disappointing to see on Gundamit. For reference, ususally $50 kits here should be at least around 99RMB retail.

This is retails in China for 69RMB lol

rico soul: This looks like a massive project. Like all Iron Toys kits, this is looks very much based on gundam 00 designs.

From the front part of the silhouette that is shown, it looks to be based on the Gundam Kyrios in flight mode.
This is huge with the measurements provided. So people are theorizing the silouhette part could be based on the GN Arms. Specifically, people are referring to the metal build design for the GN Arm type E in flight mode.

Since GN Arms is normally seen with the Exia or the Dynames but not the Kyrios, people are also thinking this may be some hodgepodge based on the Kyrio Gust.

Either way, this looks to be an ambitious project and I'm hyped for it.

rico soul: This is a copy of the AC Studio GM Dream resin kit for the Legend Gundam from SEED Destiny. It's pretty much the SEED Destiny version of the Providence Gundam.

Attached some of the resin kit promo photos for reference if people are interested in what this is aiming for.

169RMB msrp means it should be on the cheaper side, but will probably still end up around $50-60USD here.

We'll have to see if it turns out any good.
I believe they are considering metal frame parts but not necessarily a full metal frame

rico soul: This thing is really pretty sick. Massive length from head to tail at 33cm
Being a dragon, there is a lot of repetition in building the body segments but hard to argue with the end result.

For reference, this white dragon is also listed as the Ink dragon in some places and is supposed to be black and white. The idea is that it's supposed to look like an ink painting. I think this color looks much more classy than the regular one.

rico soul: Looks like the posting here is missing the actual nadleeh photo.

Like all the other metal frames, this one is a nice upgrade. Nadleeh is light and fairly stable already even without the metal frame but with all the armor or, virtue is a really beefy boy. Pretty hefty and very sturdy with the metal frame.

rico soul: Looks like the frame pictures are pre-production and the metal parts are unpainted yet. Given what the finished product looks like for their dynames, kyrios, and virtue frames, I'd imagine this will look equally nice in production.

I do really like these preproduction photos though, makes it clear which frame pieces are metal. In many finall promotional photos where the metal and plastic pieces are all painted metallic, it's hard to tell what's what.

Really nice to see a frame come out for the Exia. The bandai model kit needs an update compared to the latest 00 kits so this would be a really nice addition if it makes the model more stable. The Exia kits still look great and there's so many of them. An metal frame could be just the thing to freshen them up.

rico soul: There must be a mistake on this listing. This Daban kit should not go for $79 USD when the regular Bandai kit can be purchased for around $55. I'm sure the price will be updated eventually but I'm assuming this would be priced similar to the daban sword impulse at around $35-$40 USD.

rico soul: Ok, not gonna lie, a shark jet is kind of sick. Doesn't look like this will be able to transform into a cube like the others though