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Shizuoka News

by Darren Pierce : Radar, Radar! : 05.13.04 2:29pm EST
Upcoming HCM Pro Product
- Z'Gock
- Zock
- Astray Red Frame
- Dodai YS

Upcoming Yamato Product
- Max-type Q-Rau, ¥9,800 pre-tax, June 2004

Bandai Booth Chat
A lot of product was discussed at the Bandai booth, including a Zeonography Gouf (is this the Char Rick Dom alt mode?), and MSiA including Blue Destiny 1 & 2, 2nd version Gouf, (the upcoming 100-Shiki will be a "2nd version" BTW), deactive mode Strike, Duel Assault Shroud, Astray Gold Frame, Ginn, Black Rick Dias, Hizack, Gabaldy Beta, and Marasai.

MSiA based on the movie Zeta mecha are planned. In general, Bandai intends to down-play MSiA and up-play FIX, Zeonography, and HCM Pro in the domestic market. MSiA designed and sold in the foreign market will be sold in Japan, of course. They will try to time the release of MSiA goods with kit goods. A second version GM is likely.

The primary constraint to the production and release of FIX and Zeonography is the capacity of the design team. There seems to be no shortage of overall demand, and Bandai is anxious to stay on top of the demand while it exists.

The G Gundam products didn't sell very well.

Takara Announces
A candy toy that will be sold in five sections, which, when combined block-style, will form a 1:700 Yamato.