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DiD Japanese Army Soldier Revealed! |
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Posts: 18 (05/09/08 14:22:07) Monkey Depot
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This guy has been in the rumor mill for some time and looks to be worth the wait. Looks like you Japanese fans will finally have a top quality Japanese Army
troop. Hope to have a sample soon for the photo review. Till then, check out the stock pics!
MSRP: $79.99 Ships: Late May/Early June  
 
 
 
Best regards,
Brady
Monkey
Depot
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Posts: 1104 (05/09/08 14:42:19) Master Artist |
Wow!!!! That's great news - no doubt this will sell out fast. I'm in for one - thanks for the intell.
-Dave
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Posts: 2219 (05/09/08 14:49:05) |
Now that is one superb looking figure. I absolutely have to have one!
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Posts: 337 (05/09/08 14:55:14) |
GORDEN BENNETT!
That is the BEST Jap figure I've seen for ages. . . I'll get it! |
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Posts: 604 (05/09/08 15:01:38) |
DAMN! they had to put this out AFTER I spent a small fortune on custom parts... it looks great! I'm in for two, most likely three.
I'm glad DID was the one to give in and produce this figure... it wouldn't have half the gear with some other company. |
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Posts: 1374 (05/09/08 15:02:34) Kitbasher Of Military Esoterica |
Wonderful !!!!!!!!!! The BIB's japaneses were very good but this one is amazing !
François-Xavier
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Posts: 1375 (05/09/08 15:07:33) Kitbasher Of Military Esoterica |
Strange. I just notice on an etailer website that this figure is made by 3R and not DID, like the Hitler figure.
François-Xavier
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Posts: 605 (05/09/08 15:10:06) |
I can't stop looking at this one! what a great headsculpt! this is gonna be my first multiple purchase in years!
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Posts: 2387 (05/09/08 15:14:54) Master Artist
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Now that is great news! Full kit by all appearances, with real metal and wood items. I'm in for one! More pics here.
War is best enjoyed in 1/6th
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Posts: 677 (05/09/08 15:23:47) Banned User
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froggyfelix wrote: I sure hope 3R isn't DiD's version of CyberHobby. But, $80 for a fully kitted (as far as I know....)Japanese (which isn't a well covered topic) isn't too bad....But then again, CH charges $40 for a pair of wheels and a few pieces of ammo....... And...is it just me, or in this picture- http://www.caltekonline.com/pics/3R/jp-602/9.jpg does it look like the uniform has functioning buttons? I don;t see snap bulge.....I think DiD is kicking DML's @$$ in the detail department.....
Last Edited By: Das Soldat 001
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Posts: 1829 (05/09/08 15:38:20) |
I think I might have to get this one. thanks John for doing something that hasn't been done in years.
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Posts: 673 (05/09/08 15:49:22) Division Regular Gold
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Hey Dragon, it wasn't that hard!!
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Posts: 1161 (05/09/08 15:51:14) |
Yes Virginia there is a Santa Claus!! Well we've waited for years but leave it to DiD to have finally answered our prayers for a Japanese grunt. What's
even more amazing is the amount of gear included with this figure. I'm in for 3-4 boxed figures and a bunch of loose stuff (if available) to upgrade some
of my IJA figures. What a happy day!!--in Eddie Murphy's voice from "Trading Places."
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Posts: 980 (05/09/08 15:52:09) |
I never thought that i would have any interest in Japanese troops but this figure looks far to good to pass on from top to bottom at a fantastic value for
money price (try and take some notice DML),i cant wait for DID to get around to a German pilot.....at least one company seem's to be listening to the
buying customers.
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Posts: 3683 (05/09/08 16:01:14) The Cold War Staff |
at last!!!!!! must must have
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Posts: 135 (05/09/08 16:12:18) |
Just when I thought I would be spending less money this year.....
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Posts: 1197 (05/09/08 16:14:44) |
Wow!!! Not only a Japanese soldier but an all-around sharp looking figure as well.
Definitely picking one up. DID PLEASE release some US & British Naval figures and some pilot/aviator figures!!!!
Alexander
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Posts: 100 (05/09/08 17:00:32) Sixth Army Group Staff |
Japanese figures were never on my wish list, but I have to admit this is an exciting figure. Will be waiting for the experts to weigh in on accuracy, but to me
it looks great!
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Posts: 851 (05/09/08 17:28:27) |
At last! This will be a must buy for me. From the initial pics it looks like it will be very accurate. I have one concern though! I really hope that he
doesn't come with the standard 'He-Man body'. Please DID, make it of a shorter stature!
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Posts: 493 (05/09/08 18:14:09) Division Member |
VERY shrap looking figure. I wonder how long it will take for DML to anounce their Japanese release?
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Posts: 1663 (05/09/08 18:19:05) Division Staff Emeritus |
Very interesting. I never ever thought I would be interested in a Japanese figure, but this is one very sharp looking release. Hell, I just got the Soldier
Story Chinese figure, and this dude is kinda in the same vein for me.
I'm glad to see a mfg. step ahead and release this guy. Yet another example of an item begged for years on the forums. I'll probably wait until he's released to get some better info on the quality, etc. but he looks pretty damn good!
*Still* Looking for the MDFC Blurred Edge Winter/Sniper Mask!
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