{"id":28264,"date":"2019-04-22T12:44:31","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T19:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/?p=28264"},"modified":"2020-05-14T10:57:11","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T17:57:11","slug":"466a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/466a\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamato 2202<\/em> Bandai catalog, part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Back up to Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

As previously mentioned, Bandai is a tree with many branches. Several divisions operate under their own name with their own specialty. In Yamato<\/em> world, the most prominent of those divisions are Megahouse, Tamashii Nations, and S.H. Figuarts.<\/p>\n

Cosmo Fleet miniatures<\/h2>\n

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Cosmo Fleet Special Yamato 2202<\/em><\/h3>\n

September, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Megahouse released several \u201cCosmo Fleet\u201d miniatures for 2199<\/em>, all in the 7\u201d range. Their first 2202<\/em> product was Yamato<\/em> with its asteroid ring as seen in Chapter 2.<\/p>\n

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The ship is 6.5\u201d long (about 1\/2000 scale) with the standard rotating turrets and removable wings. The asteroid ring is a first, about 5.5\u201d in diameter, which sits loosely on the stand and brings the total height to 6\u201d. The ship can also be displayed without the ring, but who would choose that???<\/p>\n

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Cosmo Fleet Special Medalusa-class<\/h3>\n

September, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

This one came out the same day as the Yamato<\/em>, a redo of their Megaluda<\/em> from Ark of the Stars<\/em>. It includes the same features (rotating turrets, optional flame gun parts) with only the hull insignia changed to reflect the \u201ccommon\u201d version of the ship.<\/p>\n

When initially released as the Megaluda<\/em>, this exquisite miniature was the first fully-preassembled Gatlantis ship in Yamato<\/em> history and the first 3D rendering of a \u201cMagna-flame ship\u201d that wasn\u2019t a garage kit.<\/p>\n

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The word \u201cexquisite\u201d is not used lightly. The level of detail would still be remarkable for a miniature twice its size (7.5\u201d, slightly longer than the picture shown above) and the insignia labels require a magnifying glass to be fully appreciated.<\/p>\n

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It comes with four tiny Devastator fighters, moveable cannon barrels (handle with care, they\u2019re slender!) and option parts that allow the flame strike gun to be displayed in its firing position. Rather than transforming, parts are removed and replaced.<\/p>\n

See more photos of the Megaruda<\/em> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cosmo Fleet Special Hi-Spec Cosmo Zero<\/h3>\n

September, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Megahouse\u2019s deluxe Cosmo Fleet Special Cosmo Zero earns the name \u201cHi-spec\u201d for its diecast metal parts and high degree of engineering. Measuring 8\u201d long, its many option parts allow for display on a pivoting stand or in launch mode (on a catapult), armed with various weaponry loadouts, or in \u201cfolded\u201d mode with landing gear and a boarding ladder.<\/p>\n

See a gallery of product photos here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cosmo Fleet Special Andromeda<\/em><\/h3>\n

January, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Andromeda<\/em> is in scale with Yamato<\/em> at a lengthy 7.5\u201d. It has metallic painting inside the Wave-Motion Guns and moveable main turrets. <\/p>\n

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A mini Cosmo Tiger 1 is included as a bonus item. Package photos posted on Twitter by Sousui<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Aldebaran<\/em> and Achilles<\/em><\/h3>\n

March, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Once Andromeda<\/em> was rendered out, its sister ships were soon to follow, but they came with different support craft.<\/p>\n

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Whereas Andromeda<\/em> included a Cosmo Tiger 1, each of these ships came with a differently-colored Cosmo Falcon. They were a web-only release, not sold in stores or through major retailers like Amazon. Thus, photos are hard to come by. We have Twitter user Ayahtt<\/a> to thank for these.<\/p>\n

They both sold out quickly, but their listings at the Megahouse website can still be seen here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Shining Ship miniatures<\/h2>\n

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1\/2000 \u201cShining Ship\u201d Yamato<\/em><\/h3>\n

September, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Tamashii Nations\u2019 Shining Ship Yamato<\/em> arrived in stores for the price of about $60. Measuring 6.5\u201d, it is intricately detailed to a degree previously unseen at that size. These high-end products were sold online through Bandai Premium.<\/p>\n

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Its features are special coating and texturing, optional wing parts, rotating turrets, jointed arms for repositioning, a custom tool for changing parts, and batteries for the WMG, bridge, and engines to light up. Based on 3D modeling data used in the anime, manufactured with ABS and polycarbonate materials for thin and fine-edged components. Color gradation in the surface paint was used for a heavier feel. A mirrored pedestal enhances the display.<\/p>\n

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1\/2000 \u201cShining Ship” Andromeda<\/em><\/h3>\n

December, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Andromeda<\/em> includes internal lighting, multi-layered hull paint, rotating turrets, a display stand, and the same jointed stand with mirrored panels. Its length is just over 8.5″ and it retails for about $60 US.<\/p>\n

See the Bandai Premium home pages for this product here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See a gallery of photos here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1\/2000 \u201cShining Ship\u201d Dreadnought<\/h3>\n

July, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Since the UNCF D-1 Dreadnought is smaller than Yamato<\/em> and Andromeda<\/em> (just 5\u201d long), Bandai generously made it a two-pack.<\/p>\n

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As before, the set includes a mirrored stand, but Bandai simultaneously released a compatible action base to increase the display options.<\/p>\n

See more photos of both products here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1\/2000 \u201cShining Ships\u201d Apollo Norm<\/em><\/h3>\n

November, 2918<\/em><\/p>\n

This was the only carrier variant of Andromeda<\/em> to be released, including all the same features plus the hightop deck. See the official site for the ship here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1\/8 Yamato<\/em> Girl figures<\/h3>\n

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Yuki Mori “Advent Nose Art” figure<\/h3>\n

May, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

The first Yamato<\/em> Girl figure of the 2202<\/em> era was released by Megahouse. Naturally, it had to be another Yuki.<\/p>\n

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Named and sculpted in the image of a “nose art” girl from a vintage WWII aircraft, this Yuki is posed with a loose chain and broken anchor. Her jacket is removable with a hood up or hood down option.<\/p>\n

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Yuki Mori \u201cprivate coordinate\u201d figure<\/h3>\n

September, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

Megahouse dropped another Yuki figure into the growing pile (14 as of this release) with this view of her in the long-admired casual outfit from 1978, now called \u201cprivate coordinates.\u201d <\/p>\n

At right:<\/em> Custom trading card, a bonus item for fans who bought the figure from the Yamato Crew website.<\/p>\n

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Akira Yamamoto figure<\/h3>\n

February, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Standing about 9\u201d tall, this striking Yamamoto figure is imagined on a hanger deck about to take flight.<\/p>\n

She also came with a custom trading card for those who bought the figure from Yamato Crew.<\/p>\n

See more photos at the Megahouse site here<\/a> and the Bandai site here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Yuki Mori seated figure<\/h3>\n

February, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

This Yuki figure was more enticing and lurid than ever. Somewhere out there, someone STILL had a Yuki-sized hole in their collection that couldn’t be filled by the 15 other Yukis released prior to this one. And that someone was no doubt very happy to have her. This one came with a postcard (above right) by Character Designer Nobuteru Yuuki.<\/p>\n

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Other Products<\/h2>\n

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1\/130 Yamato<\/em> Jet model<\/h3>\n

May, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

This was not a Bandai product, but it still deserves special recognition. Skymark Airlines released this foot-long version of the Yamato<\/em> Jet that was in service for about a year starting April 2017. At first it was only available directly from Skymark, but it was later picked up for online sales at the Yamato Crew online shop<\/a>. Construction is extremely simple; wings on, tail fins on, stand on, done.<\/p>\n

See a photo gallery of the model here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more about the jet here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Yuki Mori action figure<\/h3>\n

August, 2017<\/em><\/p>\n

S.H. Figuarts released this highly-articulated 5.5″ Yuki Mori figure, the first of its kind in Yamato<\/em> history.<\/p>\n

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The options for the figure are impressive: four different faces, six different sets of hands, a computer tablet, a type-97 cosmo pistol, and two removable holsters.<\/p>\n

Action photos posted on Twitter by Chiaki Kasagi<\/a><\/p>\n

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Longtime collectors made a meal out of combining this figure with some older merch. These pics were posted on Twitter by NS-Z<\/a> and M19981KOBE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Yuki Mori Armor Girl action Figure<\/h3>\n

February, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

This unusual and much-anticipated figure was released by Bandai\u2019s Tamashii Nations division, combining a remodeled Figuarts Yuki Mori with mecha elements from Yamato<\/em> itself to give users a wide range of configurations. To get an idea of how wide that range can go, visit the Tamashii Nations blog here<\/a>, or take a look at this photo gallery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Akira Yamamoto action figure<\/h3>\n

January, 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

Using the same articulation as the Yuki figure, Yamamoto came with four different faces, five different sets of hands, and a removeable flight helmet.<\/p>\n

Find more photos here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Soul of Chogokin GX-86 Yamato 2202<\/em><\/h3>\n

March, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

This is Bandai’s fourth high-end Yamato<\/em> in a line that began with the BPX-01 (2001), the GX-57 (2010), and the GX-64 (2014). All of those measured about 17″ long, and this one fits right into the same pocket.<\/p>\n

The ship comes with a large remote control loaded with functions. It rotates the gun turrets and controls lighting. Sound effects happen in response to these actions, including newly-recorded character voices for Kodai, Yuki, and Shima shouting relevant commands. Bandai\u2019s name for this is \u201cMotion React Sound System.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Also included are removable wings, rocket anchors, and seven miniature craft including the Cosmo Tiger I and Keyman\u2019s Czvarke.<\/p>\n

Want to see more? Get comfortable\u2026<\/p>\n

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Bandai’s official GX-86 product page<\/p>\n

GX-86 coverage at Gundam Planet<\/p>\n

GX-86 footage from 58th All Japan Model Hobby Show<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GX-86 footage from Tamashii Nation 2018<\/p>\n

GX-86 video promotion<\/a><\/p>\n

GX-86 Demo in 2 parts: Part 1<\/a> | Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nA “sidewalk Yuki Mori” spotted promoting the GX-86 in Akihabara, photos posted on Twitter March 31 by Gangalubu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Soul of Chogokin GX-89 Garmillas Destroyer<\/h3>\n

November, 2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Bandai’s Soul of Chogokin lineup finally got its first Garmillas ship, which dates back all the way to the beginning of the original TV Episode 1. This version is based on the modern redesign, consisting of plastic and metal parts with a length of about 9.5″. <\/p>\n

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It is in scale with the 2202<\/em> SoC Yamato<\/em>, its “headlights” change color from yellow to green to red, and its sound effects library can interact with Yamato<\/em>‘s to create battle scenarios.<\/p>\n

Visit Bandai’s official website for the GX-89 (which includes a demo video) here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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