At first we thought it was just another edited image because I didn't saw any updates from weibo's site. So I didn't post the news yet because I want to avoid the same thing that happened from Barbatos HRM.
Now modeljeen, a respected seller and builder, posted the same image. I trust his page so I guess I will now post it here in my blog.
Yes, after the dillema with TT Hongli's Sinanju ver Ka, Daban Model finally stepped up to bring the other "Red Comet" into their line. I am expecting a nice, glossy finish here. Although, there isn't enough markings to add details for the kit. :/
Please ignore google's translation, and this image was just sent to me.
If this is true, then my Unicorn won't be that lonely anymore. :D
ReplyDeleteNow, I just need Kshatriya.
Yeah I hope so..
DeleteBy the way, I haven't thought of posting any controversies about bootleg kits, but there's a news brewing about Momoko. All I know is that their facility was shut down due to a raid and their production might put to a stop for unknown period of time. As far as I know, Bandai didn't do such thing to attack Momoko. Many claims and says that the one behind it was Daban Model. Are they threatened at some point? Perhaps. We don't have much info about this viral news and I am trying to get some updates about it because I am looking forward for the ABF 3rd.
for real? who would do such things?
Deletethis news has also been spreading like wild fire in one of my GunPla groups in Facebook.
and why would DABAN do such a thing?
For now, we can chill a little bit because there are lots of ways for Momoko to get pass this kind of issue.
DeleteAs I recall, a fellow builder mentioned that the post was a lie (hoax) because he doesn't like 3rd party brands.
Second, if the news is really true, they [DM] can just move their production facility somewhere else.
Third, if moving isn't a wise decision, they can always re-brand or change their brand name while maintaining quality. Just like GaoGao that turned into TT Hongli. (info from fellow builders)
apparently, they're on a holiday. AND the news was a hoax. OR the news was real, but they made it out, or it did not turn serious because they "bribed" some officials? I dunno. Those were some answers given by online sellers with connection with Dragon Momoko or something. Good News though, operations will be back in a few days(according to some sources).
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DeleteBAD NEWS. well, I don't know what to say anymore... some news says that Dragon Momoko is gone, for good, this time. and operations won't resume. I don't know what to believe anymore...
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DeleteI deleted my comments because yours were much more updated.
DeleteYeah, it seems the dragon will now enter eternal sleep. :/
We don't know if another company will follow its footsteps but let's stay positive. Anything can happen and who knows what plans Dragon Momoko have in line regarding their situation.
Well, it IS a bummer. I was really looking forward to the Exia Repair Kits. :(
DeleteAnd I was going to finally buy their Strike Freedom ver. MB. They will be "rare" kits now, if the Dragon will be forever gone. I hope they can "recover" from this. Guess it's just DABAN and SuperNova(regarding MG kits that is) now. The Dragon will always be remembered. I'll miss the showdown between DABAN and Dragon Momoko. haha.
PS. haha. whenever I see some new and interesting news, I'll always comment right away in your blog.
I am always busy with my games and decal-editing, so I dont have a decent time to search for updates from various pages. I tend to get the news from my friends.
DeleteYeah, we still have Daban. Like I said, we dont know what plans Dragon Momoko might have already prepared for this situation. They might come back or not at all. They might come back as a new brand which is possible.
OOOOOOOOORRR we may see a DABAN MOMOKO. NYAHAHAHAHAHA. shame on me for doing that joke. hahahaha.
DeleteWell I doubt Daban will collaborate with Dragon Momoko since they keep on clashing with one another.
DeleteRemember when Momoko released SF and Daban did the same? Then Momoko released Avalanche Exia and Daban also released the same (odd can't find any new updates regarding Daban's Avalanche Exia)
Now Daban released ABF D, and Momoko probably got a nice "payback" by releasing ABF 3rd.
then DM got raided... something smells fishy... haha
DeleteWell, they did say that we should just let our imagination think who is responsible and they already excluded Bandai from being a culprit.. so.... yeah :v
DeleteDaming updates ng blog mo, brad! Good job!
ReplyDeleteSalamat sir :D
DeletePero sana magawa ko pa rin makapag review nung mga kits na yan
Eheheh. kung kailan nag promise ako na titigil na ako sa bootlegs. Wait for me baby
ReplyDeleteNakow, sana nga dumating sir xD
Deleteme ver.ka ako nito wala naman bazooka ung maliit lang pero malaki ung dry trasfer paper nya. Sana pala hintay ku ito lumabas me bazooka kasi ito un lang aliit yata ung dry transfer o sana water slide nito.
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