If you're looking for Battlepod, head over to KitzConcept.com and tell them I sent you (I don't know how you would do that). If you're looking for something to pose with that Battlepod, head to HobbyLinkJapan and use my URL to show this channel some love! www.hlj.com/?
Great review! It seems like I've been waiting for this guy forever! I ordered one from BBTS a long time ago...super happy to see they are finally real and seem to have turned out pretty well. Hopefully the pilot figure isn't too far behind. I am overjoyed by KC's humanoid figures and really want some more of them. And yeah...this thing is huge. I guess the advertised specs were correct, lol. I'm surprised it's that heavy, though. As long as it's solid, I won't have any complaints. I think KC has a winner here.
@@ConstantineCydonea I really want to see it succeed! It has a long way to go, though...and it's actually lost some backers in the past day, unfortunately. I honestly think they need to try a new smaller campaign comprised of the Zentraedi soldiers and some of the human characters they have yet to do (Miriya, Gloval, Claudia, etc.). It wouldn't hurt if they could finish off the products already in the pipeline as well (I'm still waiting on my Battle Pod and Max Sterling).
Oh goodness gracious, great Zentreadi in the sky! It's here! It is here!! But no "pilot" figure is so freaking dumb and totally misleading!¡! This "battle pod" looks nice and fairly innovative with the lights and cockpit opening (back and front! ~). Wonder how this will "scale" with my smallest VF - 1 toys?¿ (the Bandai "Hi - Metal R" line or the Banpresto "Super Valkyrie" or "Valkyrie" ... so many questions, because KitzConcept so rarely explains scale or why things change - what happened to the Zentradi "pilot figure" that was totally indicated was going to be included with this toy"). Thank you so much for the great in-depth size and scale comparisons at 12:17 That well presented information and commentary is truly appreciated, Micronian!!
I'm glad I preordered the two artillery-pod special when I did. I'm totally psyched that they're doing the recon pod, too! I may just buy another pod just to display in the crouched position. But overall, I'm just glad I now have Valks & Battlepods in the same scale now. I missed out on the HMR line years ago.
Thanks for the review. This Battlepod looks AMAZING! After all these years it was definitely worth the wait. I will be adding this guy to my collection. Also, I really appreciate the comparison shots.
H U G E !!! 'Macross' fan!! I Totally remember this from the early/mid-80s, coming home from high-school to watch this show on TV! I have been collecting off-on throughout my mid/late 50s now.... as a-matter-o-fact, I purchased a model of the 1/72 'Battlepod' with the small missile top, electronic, and a Regular "grunt" BP all in the same scale. Planning on building it with a VF-1 within some building diorama..... You know, the scenes of the First battle, On Earth in Macross City!! But This "Toy" Really Rocks!! I'm going to look 'em up, Thanks for the posting!!
I was on the fence on purchasing this to go along with my Fugu Model FG-01 but your review has me really wanting to purchase this now. Thanks for your thorough review sir!
Yup! This a fantastic toy! Best Regult toy yet! I'm really impressed with the diecast content and the weight is no joke! Scales great with my 1/60 Arcadia and Yamato Valkyries!
Think I may have to pick one up. Although my Veritechs are all 1/100, so I guess I'd need some 1/72 Veritechs as well... Hmm... Could grab that Max and Mirya set... I don't actually have that livery - just a Skull One and Rick/Hikaru's VF-1J... I REALLY wish someone would make some Invid Shock Troopers, but, and least I still have my old Matchbox Invid and that's the right size to pose against the B2Five Cyclones... I do wish more companies made more "Villain" mecha. Sure, as you've noted here, those are treated as accessories for hero mecha, but what's the point of having hero mecha without foes to fight?
I don't wanna tell you this because I still haven't got mine, but.... MEP Toys made a red Invid scout in a small scale, before they stopped working on the toys from the Robotech "license". Good point about the old reliable Matchbox Invid "shock trooper(s)" ! against the B2Five Cyclone ride armor's... Man I tell you, ScorchedEarthToys spoils us when he gets time for these review videos (and his transformation videos too!)
@@Williestyle-RobotechxMacross-x I have six of the MEP Toys Invid Scouts. If I only had a Riobot 1/48 scale Legioss/Alpha to pose them against! If you don't know, MEP Toys engineering partner, MaxLabs will sell you the STL files for the triple transform Hovertank, and transforming Logan Veritech that never went into production. Scorched Earth does damn good reviews. He's been a great resource.
15:46 I remember when you used to mention the original MSRP for figs... any reason you didn't here? Even an explanation as to why you're not mentioning it, or ranges would be nice info to include.
I normally state release date and MSRP in the first couple minutes of a video but I couldn't find the original listing on the Kitzconcept.com website. I talk about it a bit more in the article on anymoon.
Thank you for the detailed review. When I preordered it, I was under the impression it would come with a zandrati pilot. Unfortunately it doesn't when it is released now😢.
KitzConcept says they are currently designing a Recon version Battlepod and once it's done, they'll design a pilot figure that can fit any type of Battlepod and will ship it out to everyone that purchased it (and presumably also sell it separately).
That would be great. I believe in the Hong Kong toy show, they (KC) were taking preorder for a 3-pod combo with the other two being the large and small missiles version. The Recon is my favorite, so that is certainly good news.
I FINALLY got my Battle Pod just before Christmas (sans pilot, of course). On the bright side, the pod itself is as good as I could have hoped for. I really don’t have any complaints. I don’t expect the pilot that was supposed to be included to show up. But, I did back a few via the Kickstarter…so I’ll have something proper for the cockpit eventually (instead of the 4” Cobra Trooper currently filling the void, lol).
12:20 thanks for this lineup, but still seems small for 1/72 scale. While 3.75" figs can fit in, as shown after 11:14, the zendrati should be the same height as the battroid modes... Based on 13:06, I'd probably have this/these with the 1/100 scaled valks... Let's see if these are around for, and part of, Singles Day sales to potentially troop build.
Awesome review!!! Really enjoyed it! Now if you would be so kind to show how to fit the Micro Zent into the cockpit =) i have one but can't seem to get him to fit lol
I finally got one. It’s okay, one of the legs unfortunately does not click the way it should. It does look really nice. I recommend for display only. Very minimal handle. Treat like an expensive model kit.
Wow, after how good this figure came out I wouldn't be sad if KC just started focusing on non transforming mecha! I'm super excited to see what they could do with the Battlesuits after this
Agreed. I would much rather spend less on a figure to get one without all the pointless light up gimmicks, or spend the same to get nicer paint instead of lights. Who actually wants those? Sure they're neat for the 5 minutes you have them on while you take pictures for your Instagram or whatever, but 99.9% of the time the lights will be off anyway because I imagine the batteries don't last that long.
If you're looking for Battlepod, head over to KitzConcept.com and tell them I sent you (I don't know how you would do that). If you're looking for something to pose with that Battlepod, head to HobbyLinkJapan and use my URL to show this channel some love! www.hlj.com/?
Finally, premium 1/60 scale Regults! Seems like we've been waiting forever for this. Thanks for the detailed review. Love the comparisons the most.
You're my favorite macross reviewer. Greetings from Macross World Forums!
Youre doing the Lord's work. Thank you.
Thanks for this review... it was worth to wait two years for this product
Great review! It seems like I've been waiting for this guy forever! I ordered one from BBTS a long time ago...super happy to see they are finally real and seem to have turned out pretty well. Hopefully the pilot figure isn't too far behind. I am overjoyed by KC's humanoid figures and really want some more of them. And yeah...this thing is huge. I guess the advertised specs were correct, lol. I'm surprised it's that heavy, though. As long as it's solid, I won't have any complaints. I think KC has a winner here.
Be sure to support the KITZCONCEPT'S Kickstarter campaign
@@ConstantineCydonea I really want to see it succeed! It has a long way to go, though...and it's actually lost some backers in the past day, unfortunately. I honestly think they need to try a new smaller campaign comprised of the Zentraedi soldiers and some of the human characters they have yet to do (Miriya, Gloval, Claudia, etc.). It wouldn't hurt if they could finish off the products already in the pipeline as well (I'm still waiting on my Battle Pod and Max Sterling).
Oh goodness gracious, great Zentreadi in the sky! It's here! It is here!! But no "pilot" figure is so freaking dumb and totally misleading!¡! This "battle pod" looks nice and fairly innovative with the lights and cockpit opening (back and front! ~). Wonder how this will "scale" with my smallest VF - 1 toys?¿ (the Bandai "Hi - Metal R" line or the Banpresto "Super Valkyrie" or "Valkyrie" ... so many questions, because KitzConcept so rarely explains scale or why things change - what happened to the Zentradi "pilot figure" that was totally indicated was going to be included with this toy").
Thank you so much for the great in-depth size and scale comparisons at 12:17 That well presented information and commentary is truly appreciated, Micronian!!
THIS IS WHAT I WAS WANTING FOR THE LONGEST TIME!!!
So glad i took the plunge!!❤❤❤
I'm glad I preordered the two artillery-pod special when I did. I'm totally psyched that they're doing the recon pod, too! I may just buy another pod just to display in the crouched position. But overall, I'm just glad I now have Valks & Battlepods in the same scale now. I missed out on the HMR line years ago.
Looks great, I'm glad we have a enemy for our VF-1, hope they continue to make more Zentradi mechs.
Thanks for the review. This Battlepod looks AMAZING! After all these years it was definitely worth the wait. I will be adding this guy to my collection. Also, I really appreciate the comparison shots.
Thank you for the review of Battle Pod. I am buying one
H U G E !!! 'Macross' fan!!
I Totally remember this from the early/mid-80s, coming home from high-school to watch this show on TV!
I have been collecting off-on throughout my mid/late 50s now.... as a-matter-o-fact, I purchased a model of the 1/72 'Battlepod' with the small missile top, electronic, and a Regular "grunt" BP all in the same scale. Planning on building it with a VF-1 within some building diorama..... You know, the scenes of the First battle, On Earth in Macross City!!
But This "Toy" Really Rocks!! I'm going to look 'em up, Thanks for the posting!!
Oh!! This thoroughly redeems KitzConcept in my eyes!!
The size compared to the Arcadia 1/60 and the reasonable price has me very tempted to pick one up
It made me contribute to the kickstarter for the officers battlepod.
I was on the fence on purchasing this to go along with my Fugu Model FG-01 but your review has me really wanting to purchase this now.
Thanks for your thorough review sir!
Great review! I'm committed to HM-R, but if I wasn't, this KitzConcept line looks great.
kinda cool how you place the batteries in each compartment separately, feels like your doing mechanical repairs/reloading of the thing
This is awesome. I have been thinking about picking this one up at somepoint. Thanks for the review.
Absolutely great review. I will be adding these to my collection, fo sho.
Yup! This a fantastic toy! Best Regult toy yet! I'm really impressed with the diecast content and the weight is no joke! Scales great with my 1/60 Arcadia and Yamato Valkyries!
Think I may have to pick one up. Although my Veritechs are all 1/100, so I guess I'd need some 1/72 Veritechs as well...
Hmm... Could grab that Max and Mirya set... I don't actually have that livery - just a Skull One and Rick/Hikaru's VF-1J...
I REALLY wish someone would make some Invid Shock Troopers, but, and least I still have my old Matchbox Invid and that's the right size to pose against the B2Five Cyclones...
I do wish more companies made more "Villain" mecha. Sure, as you've noted here, those are treated as accessories for hero mecha, but what's the point of having hero mecha without foes to fight?
I don't wanna tell you this because I still haven't got mine, but.... MEP Toys made a red Invid scout in a small scale, before they stopped working on the toys from the Robotech "license". Good point about the old reliable Matchbox Invid "shock trooper(s)" ! against the B2Five Cyclone ride armor's...
Man I tell you, ScorchedEarthToys spoils us when he gets time for these review videos (and his transformation videos too!)
@@Williestyle-RobotechxMacross-x I have six of the MEP Toys Invid Scouts. If I only had a Riobot 1/48 scale Legioss/Alpha to pose them against!
If you don't know, MEP Toys engineering partner, MaxLabs will sell you the STL files for the triple transform Hovertank, and transforming Logan Veritech that never went into production.
Scorched Earth does damn good reviews. He's been a great resource.
Would love to see the new ThreeZero Veritech in your comparisons as well!
Excellent Review
Hopefully they will make the Marauder
15:46 I remember when you used to mention the original MSRP for figs... any reason you didn't here? Even an explanation as to why you're not mentioning it, or ranges would be nice info to include.
I normally state release date and MSRP in the first couple minutes of a video but I couldn't find the original listing on the Kitzconcept.com website. I talk about it a bit more in the article on anymoon.
Exceptional review
Probably the best Battlepod and good scale with KCs variable fighters.
Thank you for the detailed review. When I preordered it, I was under the impression it would come with a zandrati pilot. Unfortunately it doesn't when it is released now😢.
KitzConcept says they are currently designing a Recon version Battlepod and once it's done, they'll design a pilot figure that can fit any type of Battlepod and will ship it out to everyone that purchased it (and presumably also sell it separately).
That would be great. I believe in the Hong Kong toy show, they (KC) were taking preorder for a 3-pod combo with the other two being the large and small missiles version. The Recon is my favorite, so that is certainly good news.
I FINALLY got my Battle Pod just before Christmas (sans pilot, of course). On the bright side, the pod itself is as good as I could have hoped for. I really don’t have any complaints. I don’t expect the pilot that was supposed to be included to show up. But, I did back a few via the Kickstarter…so I’ll have something proper for the cockpit eventually (instead of the 4” Cobra Trooper currently filling the void, lol).
Looking good. Need to order one now. :)
12:20 thanks for this lineup, but still seems small for 1/72 scale. While 3.75" figs can fit in, as shown after 11:14, the zendrati should be the same height as the battroid modes... Based on 13:06, I'd probably have this/these with the 1/100 scaled valks...
Let's see if these are around for, and part of, Singles Day sales to potentially troop build.
Here's the official height scale courtesy Macross Mecha Manual: www.macross2.net/m3/sizecharts/sizechart-1.png
Awesome review!!! Really enjoyed it! Now if you would be so kind to show how to fit the Micro Zent into the cockpit =) i have one but can't seem to get him to fit lol
Maybe try lying the battlepod on its back with the cockpit open. I was able to get it with just a bit of fiddling.
Awesome review, thank you! would you please put a comparison to the 1/48 macross bandai chogokin in robot mode? Thanks!
Done. A pic has been added to the review on anymoon
I finally got one. It’s okay, one of the legs unfortunately does not click the way it should. It does look really nice. I recommend for display only. Very minimal handle. Treat like an expensive model kit.
Always liked this design.
Great video!
Any plans on reviewing the 50th anniversary VF?
Yes, looking forward to tackling that one also.
Wow, after how good this figure came out I wouldn't be sad if KC just started focusing on non transforming mecha! I'm super excited to see what they could do with the Battlesuits after this
I think it fits well against the HMR valks...
ok now i want one seeing how it scales to 1/60.
that cool..light effect for awhile.. yeah we need cheap version for army build.
i really want a kit of this thing
Excelente
Is there a video of your guys full collection?
Sadly no, it's all in storage. That's why these videos take so long... gotta go find everything and drag it out then put it all away when I'm done.
@@ScorchedEarthToys Of course because if you show us that storage you're going to ruin our day... out of envy! hahaha
4:48 that's the kind of sugar papa likes
We need a live action Robotech movie
Hmmm. Maybe I'll make those missile pod . Nice share. At least it's 1/60.
They have a pair of Missle pod versions coming out as well, both styles.
@@MrX20XX Nice. :D Now I'm glad I still have my v2s.
im still waiting on my pre order from bigbad >.
The original design of the battlepod might be inspired from T-34...that featured a tight inner space.
Agreed. I would much rather spend less on a figure to get one without all the pointless light up gimmicks, or spend the same to get nicer paint instead of lights. Who actually wants those? Sure they're neat for the 5 minutes you have them on while you take pictures for your Instagram or whatever, but 99.9% of the time the lights will be off anyway because I imagine the batteries don't last that long.
one don't pronounce the last S in "sans"
I believe you meant 'doesn't'. :P
Sans is from Latin
the root is latin, the word is French! I declare us both right.
@@ScorchedEarthToys that's like saying tomatoes are from Italy
meh
I disagree
It is incredible that with all that technology applied, they could not design a single power source for the lights.