From TWFM to Macross to VOTOMS, Bandai just keeps hitting it out of the park with their HG kits. Next in my pipeline is Dunbine. Hope they keep releasing more kits from older animes.
Indeed, the torso with opening cockpit and pilot figure is a P-Bandai exclusive option set, likely to keep the cost of the base kit down. It's an odd decision considering that kits with similar opening cockpits and pilot figures like the various HG Sakura Wars kits and the HG Synduality kits don't need option sets for them, but it is what it is.
No, they knew that everyone who would buy a Scopedog would also want a Scopedog with an opening cockpit, so they did that to milk an extra bit of money from their customers.
To keep the cost low. This one is for grunt collection. If they make the Red Shoulder custom in HG with the cockpit, then this really was their intention.
@@wasdwazd Why wouldn't they just include the cockpit in every release then? That would guarantee extra profit, the way it is right now gives them less profit
oh man - I had the old Wave 1/35(?) scale Red Shoulder Scope Dog custom kit a few years ago. Super hyped Bandai is doing Votoms! Try putting it next to the Grimoire from Reconguista in G and the Red Beret Grimoire from Build Divers!
Bandai already did a bunch of 1/20 Votoms kits (slightly bigger than MG RX-78) before in mid 2000s. They even had full sized standing and sitting figure of Chiriko that you assemble. Dunno why everyone forgot these kits existed.
Btw the 2007 Bandai release of the scopedog is really really good, I highly recommend it. It's a way bigger model kit and the amount of detail is insane, so if you can get your hands on one don't hesitate!
It looks nice. Though, I kinda surprised the P-Bandai didn't come with 'Red Shoulder' Option set. Yes, it's simple to just paint it, but I thought they gonna give it. Can't wait to get one and paint it black for the 'Pailsen Files' version of it...
I doubt bandai isn't going to make a red shoulder / red should custom one day but the red shoulder machines and red should custom have more than just a shoulder in a diffrent color
@@Cagliostro81 I do hope so. I'm not gonna expect it will be a regular release. But hey, if it do happen (Which is doubtful) it's better. What I kinda wondered is, they didn't announce it right away, eventhough it looks like the obvious choice for upgrade parts.
@@user-yz1pu4to6g I know, but the first upgrade part has shoulder missile pod and the Custom Heavy Machine Gun. It's already close enough to make full Red-Shoulder Custom, so I wonder why not give a red shoulder while they at it? Though, I prefer they release a full Red-Shoulder Custom as entire machine than just an upgrade part, even if it will be a P-Bandai.
It is one of my favorite mech designs ever and from one of the best mecha anime ever made, the first part is a bit slower and you can def feel its age but once it gets going IT GETS GOING.
I actually just started watching this show earlier this week. I was considering getting a kit but all the older ones are over 100 usd so I'm probably going to get this one.
+finally a GOOD votoms kit - p-bandai for an open cockpit version that is a partsformer - the accessory pack is p-bandai One step forward, two steps back.
Nice to see some new Votoms kits, I remember seeing one of the 1/20 scale Votoms kits in a shop once. It was the Brutishdog if I remember correctly (the red one with the gatling arm) Hopefully the HG Red Shoulder Custom will be coming soon.
I hope this gets enough love that the update more of they older kits! Diving Beetle and Berserga were two of my favs! And *of course* they would make 'functioning cockpit' the PB release! Already sold out, too! >_> (similarly.. Heavy Gear needs to come back! And give us some kits this size! Striders would be massive. ^_^ )
@@Cagliostro81 More so the video games. But I'd love the minis again, *if* the were the original scale. And last I saw, they did away with the North Vs South hemisphere wars?
To be honest, I am glad there is no opening cockpit because it lowers the cost and to be fair, you aren't going to pose or display it opened most of the time anyway. Yeah, the Synduality Noir and Sakura Wars kits have actual opening cockpits but keep in mind that those cost way more. The only con really is that it only has the machine gun as the bazooka is a P-Bandai exclusive but oh well.
pretty peeved about the two additional p-bandai add-ons for it, all the hobby stores that stock gunpla in my country mark their stock up by a pretty hefty margin and it'll make getting a scopedog with everything rather expensive.
Man, my local hobby store can only import this and the Idolm@ster collab kits in limited amount. Hope to see them reprinted soon. Usually takes a few months though.
Kinda unfortunate that Bandai didn't make the lefty option possible for this HG Scopedog. It's just left trigger hand and right open hand, not that hard to do.
I pre-order this months ago from HLJ on the day the order opened but I never got it. Seems to be happening more and more often with HLJ. I’ve been a customer for decades. I don’t understand why it’s gotten so bad. My P Bandai orders for the options are both secure but I can’t get the base kit. 😢
the "thick nub mark" on the bandai kits is like the smallest of the nub marks on moderoid kits, no joke, or the ones from kotobukiya or aoshima, bandai is always pushing forward the technology of model kits
The 1/20 Bandai Scope Dog from a few years back are still the best releases...if you can find them for a decent price anymore. =P Though for HG scale this looks very nice and I might have to pick it up. Shame they held off on the cockpit and gear.
I wish so many cool things weren't limited to P-Bandai :( It wouldn't be so bad if I could actually buy it, but because it doesn't exist in Canada I'm forced to pay scalper prices RIP XD Edit: Also, I have been enjoying your use of a Space Marine in the size comparison. I think that it is a good idea and I hope you keep using it moving forward :)
Yeesh, the whole point of a design like this or Patlabor is that you should be able to see the comparative scale of the pilot and mecha. Ah well, I suppose just knowing is fine, but when Bandai grades are used the inevitable comparison to gunpla will always be made, confusing people as to the scale. I never liked Bandai using lavender and purple plastic to stand in for grey, but because it’s an old school color scheme, it’s kind of nostalgic.
i think the shoulder joints should've taken a page out of the g-frame and master grade 2.0 kits, would have been 20x more sturdy. also the trigger finger hands need to make a comeback, makes me cringe when the trigger isn't covered
It's funny that just yesterday i found a gundam comic where big zam were destroyed by a zaku with armored trooper spec and then this video dropped today.
not every mecha is meant to be posed like some obari mecha like Dangaioh XD, that's the main problem most people have with revoltech yamaguchi figures, all of them look like Dangaioh with the obari style pose
Man those shoulders are really bad. It's quite a shame. I wonder if some tightening would keep them from popping off, or if it's just a faulty design??
It's only 2500 yen, the other kits from wave that have those cost more than 6000 yen and are the same size, most people won't use those, so why bother adding those? this HG is a solid kit and a good version, the actic gear figures broke like a bag of chips, they weren't that great, most people hate them and you can find them for less than 2000 yen on japanese sites
what. a. beauty.
Scopedogs are, imo, one of the best (if not the best) mecha designs ever
From TWFM to Macross to VOTOMS, Bandai just keeps hitting it out of the park with their HG kits. Next in my pipeline is Dunbine. Hope they keep releasing more kits from older animes.
Indeed, the torso with opening cockpit and pilot figure is a P-Bandai exclusive option set, likely to keep the cost of the base kit down. It's an odd decision considering that kits with similar opening cockpits and pilot figures like the various HG Sakura Wars kits and the HG Synduality kits don't need option sets for them, but it is what it is.
Scopedog = ¥2,750
Daisy Ogre = ¥4,070
Koubu Kai = ¥3,850
Yeah, the big price differences show why there is no opening cockpit.
No, they knew that everyone who would buy a Scopedog would also want a Scopedog with an opening cockpit, so they did that to milk an extra bit of money from their customers.
To keep the cost low. This one is for grunt collection.
If they make the Red Shoulder custom in HG with the cockpit, then this really was their intention.
@@wasdwazd Why wouldn't they just include the cockpit in every release then? That would guarantee extra profit, the way it is right now gives them less profit
@@jaskaranbajwa8443 But they'll be selling more products.
oh man - I had the old Wave 1/35(?) scale Red Shoulder Scope Dog custom kit a few years ago. Super hyped Bandai is doing Votoms!
Try putting it next to the Grimoire from Reconguista in G and the Red Beret Grimoire from Build Divers!
wave kit is smaller scale, but imo a better, more comprehensive kit
Bandai already did a bunch of 1/20 Votoms kits (slightly bigger than MG RX-78) before in mid 2000s. They even had full sized standing and sitting figure of Chiriko that you assemble. Dunno why everyone forgot these kits existed.
@HaohmaruHL were those as good tho? Maybe that's why? Been thinking of grabbing one for a custom sometime
Btw the 2007 Bandai release of the scopedog is really really good, I highly recommend it. It's a way bigger model kit and the amount of detail is insane, so if you can get your hands on one don't hesitate!
It looks nice. Though, I kinda surprised the P-Bandai didn't come with 'Red Shoulder' Option set. Yes, it's simple to just paint it, but I thought they gonna give it.
Can't wait to get one and paint it black for the 'Pailsen Files' version of it...
I doubt bandai isn't going to make a red shoulder / red should custom one day
but the red shoulder machines and red should custom have more than just a shoulder in a diffrent color
Oh you know there’s absolutely going to be a Red Shoulder version eventually. As to whether it’s a mass release or P-Bandai who knows.
@@Cagliostro81 I do hope so. I'm not gonna expect it will be a regular release. But hey, if it do happen (Which is doubtful) it's better.
What I kinda wondered is, they didn't announce it right away, eventhough it looks like the obvious choice for upgrade parts.
@@user-yz1pu4to6g I know, but the first upgrade part has shoulder missile pod and the Custom Heavy Machine Gun. It's already close enough to make full Red-Shoulder Custom, so I wonder why not give a red shoulder while they at it?
Though, I prefer they release a full Red-Shoulder Custom as entire machine than just an upgrade part, even if it will be a P-Bandai.
you should review the old red shoulder custom kit. cockpit inner details, the gimmick & functional accessories are amazing
caught this one not even a minute after it came out! I am one with Mecha's upload schedule.
I just picked up this kit 5 minutes ago! Perfect timing!!!
Really nice kit. Scope dog is one of the pinnacles of good science fiction 😂❤
We need to thank SRW series for real
It is one of my favorite mech designs ever and from one of the best mecha anime ever made, the first part is a bit slower and you can def feel its age but once it gets going IT GETS GOING.
I actually just started watching this show earlier this week. I was considering getting a kit but all the older ones are over 100 usd so I'm probably going to get this one.
Is it on a streaming service?
+finally a GOOD votoms kit
- p-bandai for an open cockpit version that is a partsformer
- the accessory pack is p-bandai
One step forward, two steps back.
*and then Bandai announced a Burglarydog variant from the Brilliantly Shining Heresy OVA that features the extra armaments.*
@@NebLlebRegular release too. Lol
also the Scopedog has the "hydraulic punch" gimmick in its arms.
Nice to see some new Votoms kits, I remember seeing one of the 1/20 scale Votoms kits in a shop once. It was the Brutishdog if I remember correctly (the red one with the gatling arm)
Hopefully the HG Red Shoulder Custom will be coming soon.
I have the 1/20 scopedog, so i will not getting this. But because it was discontinued, this hg will be the only bandai scopedog for some time
@9:46 emgo has the same problem, things work when they use to not and vise versa simply because the camera is on
They have done a HG Dragonar and HG L-Gaim, if I remember, soon we'll see a Layzner and a Dunbine.
Honoo no Sadame intensifies!
I hope this gets enough love that the update more of they older kits! Diving Beetle and Berserga were two of my favs!
And *of course* they would make 'functioning cockpit' the PB release! Already sold out, too! >_>
(similarly.. Heavy Gear needs to come back! And give us some kits this size! Striders would be massive. ^_^ )
So you want Heavy Gear back? Well, do I have good news for you! They just came out with a Fourth Edition of the tabletop RPG!
@@Cagliostro81 More so the video games. But I'd love the minis again, *if* the were the original scale. And last I saw, they did away with the North Vs South hemisphere wars?
I have been waiting for this! I already preordered he expansion sets off pbandai before getting my hands on it 😂
To be honest, I am glad there is no opening cockpit because it lowers the cost and to be fair, you aren't going to pose or display it opened most of the time anyway. Yeah, the Synduality Noir and Sakura Wars kits have actual opening cockpits but keep in mind that those cost way more.
The only con really is that it only has the machine gun as the bazooka is a P-Bandai exclusive but oh well.
My favorite unit in Super Robot Wars T 👍🏾
I need this. I have Votoms kits from 4 different companies and I love Votoms
An interesting gimmick that is hidden but really cool is that the forearm extends so you can do that punching action like they do in the show!
pretty peeved about the two additional p-bandai add-ons for it, all the hobby stores that stock gunpla in my country mark their stock up by a pretty hefty margin and it'll make getting a scopedog with everything rather expensive.
Man, my local hobby store can only import this and the Idolm@ster collab kits in limited amount.
Hope to see them reprinted soon.
Usually takes a few months though.
Votoms and Idolm@ster really are the same target demographic huh
@@kaisy5826 Men in their 30s and up to 50s? Seems accurate. :D
THAT DOGGY GOT A SCOPE
Kinda unfortunate that Bandai didn't make the lefty option possible for this HG Scopedog. It's just left trigger hand and right open hand, not that hard to do.
They almost never do for model kits. It's a different story for the Robot Spirits line, though.
Bandai has no regard for lefties :/
they have some option part sets on Pbandai.
the 1/20 scale is better and underrated
You should review one of the LM HG Evangelion kits one day
🤖✨ Amazing overhaul, Bandai nailed the HG Scopedog!
Looking like a ninja turtle mech
I pre-order this months ago from HLJ on the day the order opened but I never got it. Seems to be happening more and more often with HLJ. I’ve been a customer for decades. I don’t understand why it’s gotten so bad. My P Bandai orders for the options are both secure but I can’t get the base kit. 😢
it depends on when you ordered it,
I ordered it the day it came out and I got it on the release date, even like 2 days before official release
I would believe Bandai is releasing the entire SRW mechas in HG.
Those 3d stickers would be good mono eyes.
Honestly wave seem like a way better option for kits. They've got the brutish dog, beetle and burglary dog (which was the back cannon).
and the scopedog turbo custom, standing tortoise, bloodsucker...
the "thick nub mark" on the bandai kits is like the smallest of the nub marks on moderoid kits, no joke, or the ones from kotobukiya or aoshima,
bandai is always pushing forward the technology of model kits
The 1/20 Bandai Scope Dog from a few years back are still the best releases...if you can find them for a decent price anymore. =P Though for HG scale this looks very nice and I might have to pick it up. Shame they held off on the cockpit and gear.
Oh I was hoping the cockpit opens
There is a P-Bandai option set that provides an alternate torso that has the opening cockpit complete with a pilot figure.
I don’t know but can you review
AMAIM ghost mk2
This does not do the extendopunch attack he does when in close combat similar to a piston punch.
Oh so this is a new one? I thought this one is the old one
I wish so many cool things weren't limited to P-Bandai :( It wouldn't be so bad if I could actually buy it, but because it doesn't exist in Canada I'm forced to pay scalper prices RIP XD
Edit: Also, I have been enjoying your use of a Space Marine in the size comparison. I think that it is a good idea and I hope you keep using it moving forward :)
such a big mood, i feel your pain ( a fellow canadian)
Pain, which is to say bread in French.
More reasons to continue watching the show.
Yeesh, the whole point of a design like this or Patlabor is that you should be able to see the comparative scale of the pilot and mecha.
Ah well, I suppose just knowing is fine, but when Bandai grades are used the inevitable comparison to gunpla will always be made, confusing people as to the scale.
I never liked Bandai using lavender and purple plastic to stand in for grey, but because it’s an old school color scheme, it’s kind of nostalgic.
Looks like those Plamo clones from build fighters and build fighters try.
Now if you put it side side with ChuChu's demi trainer and it would never look different 😂😂😂
And a 30MM Revernova too. Domeheads Assemble!
This looks like a predecessor of the best Mecha designs ever, knightmare frames
the wheels and cockpit (in a way) at least
Never seen that breed of dog before
Slightly disappointed that it doesn't have turning spike mechanism and other details, hope they do a MG or RG.
there are "MG" bandai 1/20 kits of Scopedogs and FATTY custom from years ago
@@Ranalcus I got the preorder for those, but I'm waiting for HLJ to have them in stock :(
i think the shoulder joints should've taken a page out of the g-frame and master grade 2.0 kits, would have been 20x more sturdy.
also the trigger finger hands need to make a comeback, makes me cringe when the trigger isn't covered
It's funny that just yesterday i found a gundam comic where big zam were destroyed by a zaku with armored trooper spec and then this video dropped today.
woah
Neat
Not gonna lie Mecha, that pelvic thrust pose you like so much does not look good on the Scopedog
not every mecha is meant to be posed like some obari mecha like Dangaioh XD,
that's the main problem most people have with revoltech yamaguchi figures, all of them look like Dangaioh with the obari style pose
I thought it was a Demi trainer lol
Looks good but the rifle seems a bit oversized.
10:31 gyaat
Can't wait for the MB Astraea Type F Avalung!
Votoms walked so that Code Geass could fly
Double-snipped? I've won my fair share of gunpla contests and I've never needed to "double-snip." Weird.
Man those shoulders are really bad. It's quite a shame. I wonder if some tightening would keep them from popping off, or if it's just a faulty design??
No cockpit, no high grade...
What happened to Leonardo 😂
నీకు పెళ్లి ఎప్పుడు?😷😷
You could grab four of these paint them up a bit and have custom ninja turtle mechs 😅
It kinda looks like Grimoire Gundam from Gundam Build Divers
..looks like a teenage mutant ninja turtle.
Titanfall with out Steroids.
first reaction: teenage mutant ninja votoms
Bandai pronounced "bun-dai" (バンダイ), not "ben-dai".
for someone who can read japanese you should know
Ea sports
Ninja Turtle bot
this came out before the very first TMNT comic...
No opening cockpit and no wheels on the feet??? Why even bother….
I mean, do you expect actual moving feet and an opening cockpit on a cheap model kit?
The 1/48 actic gear had those features. That was 10+ years ago.
It's only 2500 yen, the other kits from wave that have those cost more than 6000 yen and are the same size,
most people won't use those, so why bother adding those?
this HG is a solid kit and a good version, the actic gear figures broke like a bag of chips, they weren't that great, most people hate them and you can find them for less than 2000 yen on japanese sites
First :)
Gold tier? Gaikotsus standards have dropped even faster than bandais.