article is reproduced from Toy Man, the original author Hungry Model Man
Hello everyone, I am Hungry Model Man. The special topic of steel bullet that toy people cannot ignore is here again! There are many steel bullet activities this year. There is a 1:1 unicorn in Tokyo, Japan, standing in Odaiba DiVer City, and 6 meters high RX-78-2 steel bullet and MS-06S Chara Special Saks II appeared in the Unified Times Department Store. The wonderful exhibition content is dazzling, and many limited-edition products in the venue are even more sluggish. The following open steel bullet check-in is required to build a building.
▼ The RX-78-2 steel bullet that looks taller than Taipei 101, and the two sisters next to it are the scale bar.
▼ The largest steel bullet show in Taiwan's history "GUNDAM docks at TAIWAN", look at the endless human dragons behind Red Sacks.
▼ The venue limited RG red heresy Ver. GUNDAM docks at Taiwan, the plum blossoms symbolizing Taiwan-Japan friendship are so beautiful, this is only available in Taiwan.
▼ It is also a transparent version of HGUC primary steel limited by the venue. It has crystal clear shapes, how can it not be collected?
▼ Okawara Hano-o MG first generation steel bullet designed for Taiwan, Ver. T.M.D.C., have you seen it? There is a teacher's signature on the box, which can be passed on to my grandson as a souvenir.
But do you know? There is another major news to celebrate in the Gangpura world this year (Is there this world?), that is, the 200th MG series (Master Grade) is about to be born. Let’s guess which one will be the highly anticipated No. 200? For friends who want to know more about the MG series, please refer to what we talked about before: "The Crystal of Blue Star Man's Dream and Technology: The Steel Bomb Model is also~~ (Series Category: Previous Article)".
MG 200 big guessing
Next, we will conduct the big guessing 200 big guessing
. However, before the official start, let’s warm up first and do a MG series of tests. Please try to see how many questions can you answer correctly, dear model experts? (See the end of the article for the answer)
1. What is the largest MG so far?
2. What is the smallest MG so far?
3. What is the highest priced MG so far?
4. What is the most complex MG so far?
5. What is the body with the most MG versions so far?
6. What is the MG mold that has used the most so far?
7. What is the MG that has the most weapons so far?
8.What is the first deformable MG?
9.What is the first MG with full internal structure?
10. What is the first MG Ver. 2.0?
Chapter 0, while I was sorting out the information a while ago, a thin booklet suddenly fell out of the magazine in Mankeng and Mangu. This is the appendix to the May 2007 issue of "Electric Shock HOBBY". The book compiles the development history of the MG series No. 1 RX-78-2 steel bomb in 1995 to the No. 98 Chara Special Sak II Ver 2.0 in 2007, and also previews the launch of No. 99 Chara Gergug Ver. 2.0 and Mystery No. 100.
▼ The appendix to the May 2007 issue of "Electric Shock HOBBY" records the development history of MG No. 1-99.
▼ In July 1995, the 15th anniversary of the birth of Steel Pula , and the MG series Tianzi No. 1 RX-78-2 steel bullet made its debut.
▼ MG No. 44 Shenwei Steel Bullet published in November 2001, it simulates the high-moving inner skeleton of a real human body and can make various handsome martial arts moves.
▼ The MG No. 87 F-91 steel bullet launched in July 2006 has all the inner skeletons made of ABS, which has excellent durability and joint retention.
▼ MG No. 100 is a Turn A steel bullet that destroys the world and ends the dark history. It now seems to be very dependent on the past and the future.
I started playing with the MG series since its birth in 1995. Almost every one has been grouped. Along the way, I deeply admire the technological evolution of Gangpula. (Thanks for gunpla, praise gunpla) The parts are becoming more and more precise, the color separation is becoming more and more detailed, the movement is becoming more and more thorough, the structure is becoming more and more complex, and the shape is becoming more and more handsome, but the production process is becoming easier to get started. Now if you look back at MG before No. 50, you will be moved to tears.(It was very hard to make models before) The following summarizes several key points of personal observation of the development of the MG series.
The protagonists of all generations dominate
From 1995 to 2017, the MG series has accumulated more than 200 groups of machines (including limited products), among which the steel bullet protagonists account for the highest proportion. So far, the protagonists of all dynasties before "The Orphan of Steel Roll" have almost all become MG, leaving only the G-SELF of "The Reconguista", the Chuangtan Steel Roller of "The Fighter of Steel Roller", the Shenmu Chuangtan, and the AGE-3 and AGE-FX of "The AGE" have not been released yet. As for the bikini steel bullet and bikini 30 in "Steel Blast Start G", maybe no one knows it if I said it! ?
The most complete one in the villain camp is the Zeon machine of the year war, and it all came out in more than one round, including Sak II, Guf and Jergug. Others are mainly popular and famous aircraft, such as Kempfa in "Steel Bomb 0080", Gufubact in "Steel Bomb 08 Team", Qiu Beilei in "Z Steel Bomb", THE-0, Sashabi in "Steel Bomb Counterattack", and Xin'anzhou in "Steel Bomb UC". The small aircraft include Maratha and Kiradeka. The enemy-operated mass production aircraft after the century of the universe is only GN-X doom type of "Steel Bomb 00".
▼ The MG steel bullet DX was launched in March 2015, and the main character machine of the Heisei trilogy was officially completed.
▼ The MG V2 steel bullet Ver.Ka launched in December 2015 finally completed the protagonist of the Universe Century in one breath. I hope that the A, B and AB will be launched one after another in the future. Even if only weapon accessories packages are launched, it would be great.
▼ MG GN-X doom type is the only MG enemy mass production machine outside the cosmic century, and it was unexpectedly very popular.
▼ After the PB store launched the MG Desert Steel Bullet Modification EW a while ago, the endless Waltz Five Little Strong members finally arrived, which is really gratifying. The completion of G Steel's five people, X Steel's three people, and OO Tianshang's people should be just around the corner. By the way, W Five Little Strong also has the first and second episodes of the TV version...
Ver 2.0 New generation
With the evolution of Steel Pula, every once in a while, MG will enter the next generation and launch various new versions, such as RX-78-2 steel bullets, there are 1.0, 1.5, OYW One Year War, Ver.ka, 2.0, 3.0, The Origin, etc., not only changes in design style, but also obvious breakthroughs in technology. So far, the bodies of the Ver. 2.0 launched are mainly war and steel bomb protagonists, such as Green Sak, Red Sak, Jergug, Steel Bomb MK2, Z steel bomb, and Free steel bomb. In addition, attack steel bomb Ver. RM can actually be regarded as the concept of Ver. 2.0.
▼ The MG Free Steel Roller 2.0 launched in April 2016 is several levels worse than the 1.0 in 2004. If you have the opportunity, you must compare it to you to understand how powerful the technological evolution of Steel Pula is.
▼ MG 100 Style 2.0, in addition to the significant improvement of movable mechanism and details, the slightly matte champagne gold electroplating effect also greatly upgrades the texture.
▼ The biggest feature of MG Z Steel Roll 2.0 is not only technological progress, but also more restored the animation style in the shape. Even if it becomes a wave rider, the lines are still neat and smooth, integrated.
▼ MG Sak Canon, although the name does not have 2.0, in fact, it uses 2.0 body, including the Sak Bray type of the same period.
▼ MG Xiangfeng-shaped attack steel bullet Ver. RM is actually the concept of 2.0, and it is remade from the inside out. The name of RM comes from the 10th anniversary of "Steel Roll SEED", which means HD has a revised version. (Huh)
standardized and used machine
steel bullet draws inspiration from military weapons in reality and develops family genealogy with different functions or armed forces. For example, Sak has different versions such as desert type, reconnaissance type, water type, high maneuverable type, Sak Canon, etc., and there are red heresy steel bombs, red heresy, blue heresy, golden heresy, warring state heresy, etc. These are used in the same body and use the same basic mold to significantly shorten the time for developing new molds. What is more special is that the four machines launched in the middle and late stages of the Steel Roll W five small strong have adopted the same "XXXG skeleton" and the style is more unified.
▼ MG Unicorn Steel Bomb No. 3 Phoenix. Although there are only three unicorn steel bombs, there are actually many versions that are full of them, and they completely use the economic rules of being one-supervised and multi-purpose.
▼ "Steel Bulletin Fighter" will use the model to the extreme, and can play new tricks no matter any body. I think MG's red heretics and blue heretics are already handsome enough, but I didn't expect that the heretics of the Warring States Period are so handsome that they have no friends.
▼ There are many derivative forms of angel steel bullets. "Steel Bullet Creator" has launched a blackened MG energy angel dark matter, but the same prototype has completely different feelings.
▼ MG Jim Ganon and MG fully armed steel bombs, both of which use RX-78-2 steel bombs 2.0.
Photo source: http://schizophonic9.com/re3/mg_gmcannon.html
Designer's personal style
Body design is like fashion, showing the designer's personal style, and the designer himself has become the most selling brand. The most personal characteristics in the MG series is of course Ver. Ka, tailor-made for teacher Katoki Hajime. The teacher's design skills are no problem, and both the shape and structure are first-class. Recently, MG's protagonist machine will almost invite teacher Katoki Hajime to design. As long as he is named Ver. Ka, it is almost equivalent to a box office guarantee.
▼ MG full-armed steel bullet Thunder Universe Ver. Ka, machine design is written by Yasuo Oda Gaki. After modification by Teacher Katoki Hajime, its essence is retained, and the mechanical structure and details are more charming.
▼ Personally, I believe that MG Shashabi Wagyu Steel is a masterpiece of teacher Katoki Hajime. The shape proportions and expressiveness of the mechanical internal structure are close to perfection, especially the details of the explosive aura are unique.
▼ The recently launched MG ZZ steel bullet Ver. Ka is also a super masterpiece that many people have been looking forward to. The combination of three machines is transformed, and the heavy arming of giant cannons and swords is very refreshing.
Let’s talk about the off-topic topic here. Before officially joining the steel bullet design team, Katoki Hajime was actually drawing illustrations for the model monthly "Model Graphix". In the earliest HG series model manual in 1990, you can also see the setting paintings of Katoki Hajime. At that time, he attracted attention for his clear edges and angular mechanical lines and precise internal structure. However, in MG design, we can see that Katoki Hajime is becoming more and more restrained and no longer emphasizes personal characteristics. For example, the above-mentioned Thunder Universe full-armed steel bullets, the design styles of Otagaki and Katoki Hajime are very different. However, compared to reinterpretation, Katoki Hajime respects the original settings more and maximizes the design expressiveness while reproducing the origin as much as possible. Perhaps, this is another new realm of seeing and being a mountain.
▼ Katoki Hajime Teacher's early RX-78-2 steel bullet design, which is the later prototype of Ver. Ka.
▼ Katoki Hajime The early steel bullet MK2 design of teacher Ogawara Kano-oka.
▼ Katoki Hajime Teacher’s early ZZ steel bullet design is more substantial than the animated version, highlighting the presence of reinstalled MS. In the minds of many old players, this ZZ steel bullet is the real Ka version.
▼ It originated from the early Ka version of ZZ steel bullets, with a bit of old-fashioned realistic style that highlights the heaviness.
▼ From the early Ka version of ZZ steel bullet setting, paying tribute to Teacher Ka's transparent light and shadow sensing technique.
▼ Let’s look at the MG ZZ steel bullet Ver. Ka launched this time. In fact, it is to restore the animation style and take into account the sense of balance, and seek optimized proportional distribution. From the perspective of the deformation mechanism design, you can feel the charm of the Ka version more.
Limited Cruel Special Edition
Limited is cruel, and the limited value is also irreplaceable. Whether it is Bandai’s official PREMIUM BANDAI online store or pop-up stores of various exhibition venues, limited access, limited quantity, and limited time pre-order have become a new trend in recent years.For example, the fantasy body in the legend, the transformation kits and special effects parts, the special color coating or electroplating editions, etc., are partly the unique market for niche players, and partly the unique special editions, which can only be purchased in specific pipelines, creating a more valuable rarity worth collecting.
▼ The MG enhanced ZZ steel bullet launched by the PB store has increased shoulder armor, replaced with front and rear skirt armor, increased beam handle, lengthened toes, and all parts of the backpack have also been fully upgraded. In addition to new stickers and new packaging, it is difficult to find a reason not to collect it.
▼ The MG advanced GN-X launched by PB store is from the rumor "Mobile Suit Steel Roller 00V", by Deborah. The red angular triple-speed body driven by Galina (wrong), the GN spear is too handsome.
▼ The MG Jim assault type (cosmic war specification) launched by the PB store, although it also uses the skeleton of the MG sniper Jim II, the details are quite different, and Jim Control must be collected.
▼ I didn’t expect that MG steel bullet TR-1 [Haizel modification] would appear in the PB store. So, will the experimental machines that have set a big explosion in "Steel bullet AOZ" have the chance to launch?
not just steel bullet possibilities MG
Although the MG series was born for steel bullets, in addition to steel bullets, MG has also derived other series, including 1/35 of "Jihadist Danbein", "Mobile Police", and 1/8 of MG FIGURERISE action figure series " Dragon Ball ", "One Piece", "Kamen Rider", "TIGER BUNNY", etc., creating many possibilities for the development of MG. People want MG Invincible Iron King Kong~~~ (This is not KFC's 360-degree floor gyration)
▼ MG mobile police Ingram No. 1, 2, and 3, even 1/35 of the villain is painted very well.
Source: http://blog.livedoor.jp/ingramone/archives/28273786.html
▼ MG Figure-rise "Dragon Ball" three different versions of Wukong. The Jiewang Fist in the middle is a PB limited edition, which is regarded as the predecessor of the later Figure-rise series.
Source: http://gigazine.net/news/20100421_mgfigurerise_goku_kaiouken/
▼ MG Figure-rise has launched W, OOO, No. 1, No. 2, etc. of the "Kamen Rider" series, but unfortunately, no new characters were continued to be launched later.
towards 200 Road
In the past two years, the speed of MG launch has gradually slowed down, mainly due to the trend of miniaturization and rapid price collection toys. In addition, RE/100 and PB stores provide alternative options. Taking 2016 as an example, the MGs generally sold are only the Free Steel Bomb No. 192 Free Steel Bomb No. 2.0, the 193 Full Armed Steel Bomb No. 193 Ver. Ka and the 194 High-mobile mental sensing Sakura Thunder No. 1. The other special editions are all placed in the PB online store.
Starting this year, MG has been making continuous efforts, including Jim Sniper Type II, Tiandi Steel Roll and Justice Steel Roll of Steel Roll, as well as ZZ Steel Roll, Ver. Ka, which once again attracted heated discussions from steel bullet fans. The most unexpected thing is the Jim Sniper Type modification of No. 199, which is an MSV spreading machine that is familiar to old players. The launch of this opportunity is really a bit subtle.
▼ Players have been waiting for more than ten years, and even MG Free Steel Roll has released version 2.0. The belated MG Justice Steel Roll has finally arrived.
▼ MG Tiandi Steel Rollet, the final Demon King Machine of "Steel Rollet SEED", the main body is general sales, and the special effects parts are limited to PB.
▼ Recently, the MG series has launched many members of the Jim family, including the launch of the Jim Sniper II, which is also an unexpected surprise.
▼ MG No. 199 Jim Sniper Model Change is a super dark horse. The box painting pays tribute to the 1/144 MSV version drawn by Mr. Kenichi Ishihashi in 1983. The movements of the five GMs in the background are exactly the same as those of that year.
MG 200 guessing puzzle answers
At the end of the article, let’s first answer the previous MG quiz~
▼ So far, the largest MG is Perfect Zeonk. Although the feet are just decorations, they are 38 cm taller, which is one head higher than 1/60 PG.
Source: http://dalong.net/review/mg/m71/m71_p.html
▼ Some people may think of V-roof or F-91 15 cm tall. In fact, by far, the smallest MG is a BALL ball boat with a height of only 12.8 cm. As for monomers, 2,100 yen is also the lowest price.
▼ So far, the highest priced MG is THE-O, with heavyweight tonnage and amazing parts. The price of 12,980 Japanese yen is also quite reasonable.
▼ So far, the MG with the most complex structure is personally considered to be a fully armed ZZ steel bullet. ZZ itself can be transformed into three machines, plus plug-in armor and super huge high-powered American-Canadian particle cannon. Although the EX-S steel bullet is also super complicated, I think the fully armed ZZ is a little more anal.
▼ The body with the most MG versions is undoubtedly RX-78-2 steel bullets, including 1.0, 1.5, OYW One Year War, Ver.ka, 2.0, 3.0, The Origin, etc. It is also the only body that has evolved to 3.0.
▼ So far, the MG mold that uses the most is MG RX-78-2 Steel Rollet 2.0, including Jim 2.0, Jim II, Jim Cannon, sniper Jim Modification, Steel Rollet 1, G3, fully armed steel bullets, heavy steel bullets, and even Steel Rollet Amazing Red Warriors are all used in the same skeleton.
▼ So far, the MG with the most plug-in weapons should be the fully armed unicorn steel bullet. Just look at the picture, you can tell that although the fully armed steel bullets and high-mobile Sak in the Thunder Universe are also a lot of plug-in plug-ins, it is still slightly inferior to the fully armed unicorns hung.
▼ The first deformable MG was the Z steel bullet launched in 1996. However, if the standards are relaxed, the core fighter in the RX-78-2 steel bullet belly is actually deformable.
▼ The first MG with full internal structure should be the RX-79G land combat steel bullet launched in 2000. Before that, MG had only partial internal structure, and occasionally showed its meaning.
▼ The first MG Ver. 2.0 is not the RX-78-2 steel bullet, nor is it the Sack, but the steel bullet MK2, the second-generation purpose version 2.0, which is quite meaningful.
Have you all answered correctly? The above is actually my personal interpretation. If there are different answers, please leave a message to discuss it together! ~
As for which one is MG 200? First of all, I am not a Bandai employee and it is impossible for me to know the standard answer. But from the official recent series of events, maybe some possible guesses can be provided. From September 18 to 24, gundam.info's official website held a MG Ver. Ka's expected vote. The top three were G-SELF (16.8% of votes), Demon Hunting Steel Bomb (16.0%) and Divine Steel Bomb (15.4%). Although this kind of voting is more reference than practical significance, maybe MG 200 is on the voting list.
▼ Gundam.info's official website recently held a MG Ver. Ka vote, and G-SELF won the first place with a vote rate of 16.8%.
▼ As a result, not long after, someone immediately made a pseudo MG G-SELF box drawing, which seems to be good.
In addition, the official also published the next MG Jim Assault Model (colonial sample), which is expected to be released in January 2018. However, it has not been announced that it is MG 200. It is reasonable to speculate that MG 200 may suddenly appear in December this year. Although the possibility of 201 being released first and then going back to make up for 200 cannot be said to be nothing.
▼ MG Jim Assault Model (colonial sample), expected to be released in January 2018.
Putting aside these, in terms of personal wish list, what I want most is the Knight steel bullet, and then the RX-78 steel bullet No. 6 and 7. In addition, the Ξ steel bullet in "Flash Hassarwei" (think of being a Ke P, ah, it's Cauchy) or the steel bullet TR-6 Woodwater in "Steel Blast AOZ" is also very dreamy. If it is not a steel bullet system, I will choose RMS-154 Bassam and the heroic Susanoman. In addition, it is difficult to expect 1/100 size for special products like GP-03D large container or NZ-000 Kunmansha. If it is really launched, it will be a dream come true.(But how to smuggle home is a nightmare)
editor: This article has been quite a long time ago. When the author wrote it, the information about MG200 has not been released. Now the whole world knows that it is a deep attack on EX-S. In fact, if the Knight Gundam has MG, I also want it very much, because I want to form the Jim Knights, and I can save some effort and make less 233333
