My action base finally came in today! I pieced this guy together about a week ago but only now got the action base to put him. All in all, almost 6 hours building him(This is my first set ever, I love Alphamon and Digimon and really needed a new hobbie) I probably wouldn't have gotten him if it weren't for you, you make getting the figures sound so fun. Thank you.
The reason it doesn’t get the Axe is cuz Ouryuken mode is Technically a different digimon. It’s kinda sorta a fusion of Alphamon with Ouryumon even though the changes are just different color eyes some wing looking projections from the boosters and the Ouryuken blade. I think they should’ve just done that mode instead of this release since the Ouryuken mode also uses the same sword and the blast but it’s a business i guess 🤷🏽♂️
Seeing how Imperialdramon paladin was released we might get ouryuken mode. An ouryuken mode expansion set that's not pbandai preferably because i dont want to build a whole alphamon again lol.
In terms of longevity, I'd advice against using brown panel liners because the colour tends to distort to red over time; likely due to oxidation. I just finished building the Amplified BlackWarGreymon and while it has its problem, I'm definitely looking forward to building Alphamon next, since it doesn't use any polycaps. Here's hoping there's a PBandai variant that comes with the Ouryuken and wing effects.
Funny thing is I like the panel line changing colors I just like how it looks on gold, iunno im just weird lol. I see you're slowly taking a liking to some of the amplified designs, very nice! I really dont want a Pbandai variant just because its hard to get here in Canada lol.
@@vancyhobbies I found WarGreymon to be the least offensive to my senses despite how spiky it is, haha. It was pretty good for my first Amplified. Just didn't really like how Bandai used polycaps for the legs and ball joint hips. It's the main cause for the looseness of the kit. I really don't want a PBandai variant either, but we all know its coming. :(
wish that left over part from omegamon X can use on this Alphamon. is missing like omegamon X stand adapter or made new adapter for Alphamon. over all is awesome model kit and yeah agree wish have ouryuken blade and another pair open hand for left too.
This kit would be a thousand times better with a custom airbrushed paint job. I'm thinking of getting this kit but damn is it gonna require a lot of paint.
I waiting for mine to arrive this week or the next. That said, I got a few spray cans so I can give this awesome digi some love. You just confirmed my fear that Bandai cheaped out in the gold coloring... Meh. Thx for the review.
So omegaX and alphamon share same runners though not a lot of the parts are used. Companies do this so they dont have to engineer an entirely different runner. You can throw it out once you're done the build, or keep it for spare parts.
@@Isaac77772 they only made non amplified kits for the mc Digimon so far, e.g Wargreymon, Gallantmon, Manganamon ( though funny enough Shinegreymon is an exception). What I meant was I need Alphamon and Omegamon normal version too, as a model kit
How were the nub marks on the gold? I'm planning on painting over it but I usually paint gold on the runners because I can just spray it over quickly, but nub marks will definitely show if I do. Also, while I like ShineGreymon, I guess Bandai's skipping Frontier and going straight to Savers. Sad
The nubs are noticeable though not horrible, I reccomend removing it off the runners to paint. I would think bandai would eventually make frontier kits like Emperorgreymon and Magnagarurumon. one day
As a model kit newbie interested in getting this model kit, I do have to ask does it specifically have to be Action base 1 or 4 as other bases seem to have the same 4 way connector too or is the number saying about that connector specifically and not the base number as that part seems a bit confusing?
Any action base can work so long as that adapter piece can fit on it. I jist prefer to use action base 1 and 4s which are the actual name of those display base for my bandai kits because they are quite stable. I hope that answers your question.
@Vancy Hobbies tho may I ask how well does Action base 2 work with this model if you have 1, as it's not too high off the ground but likely high enough so the cape doesn't need to work as a stand?
Due to the size of the alphamon I don't reccomend action base 2 for this kit. The base is quite small and might tip over, last thing you want is the cape bending from a fall.
@Vancy Hobbies thanks for the help (again). This really feels like it should be simpler than it actually is, like just a check showing what stands work well and what don't in the instructions or something.
I have to admit, the use of stickers in this one has me disappointed. Guess I'll just have to paint those parts myself then. Either way, very nice review.👍
Yea... I'm not happy with all these amplified releases. They all NOT accurate to the show except for machinedramon. I buy all the standards bit they only release 2 per year so ita VERY SLOW. dissapointed the new metalgreymon is also amplified...
just bought the alphamon for a couple weeks, for the first impression its not an solid kit because the proportion similiar like imperialdramon fighter mode, but after watch that shake test, my money turned into alphamon. 🥴
If you're in canada I use canadiangundam or pandahobby, in America usagundamstore or newtypehq, otherwise I order from japans amiami or hobbylinkjapan.
My action base finally came in today! I pieced this guy together about a week ago but only now got the action base to put him.
All in all, almost 6 hours building him(This is my first set ever, I love Alphamon and Digimon and really needed a new hobbie)
I probably wouldn't have gotten him if it weren't for you, you make getting the figures sound so fun. Thank you.
Niceee! Welcome to the hobby.
@@vancyhobbies Thank you, hoping to snatch the Amp Shinegreymon when it comes out
Action base Sell for separated?
@@ricardoespinoza6843 Yes sir, make sure you get the action base with the adaptor your figure utilizes
Just picked it up whilst traveling in Japan, super excited to get home and build it!
nice! have fun with it.
The reason it doesn’t get the Axe is cuz Ouryuken mode is Technically a different digimon. It’s kinda sorta a fusion of Alphamon with Ouryumon even though the changes are just different color eyes some wing looking projections from the boosters and the Ouryuken blade. I think they should’ve just done that mode instead of this release since the Ouryuken mode also uses the same sword and the blast but it’s a business i guess 🤷🏽♂️
Seeing how Imperialdramon paladin was released we might get ouryuken mode. An ouryuken mode expansion set that's not pbandai preferably because i dont want to build a whole alphamon again lol.
@@vancyhobbies especially since the changes are minuscule i agree, that would be cool
In terms of longevity, I'd advice against using brown panel liners because the colour tends to distort to red over time; likely due to oxidation. I just finished building the Amplified BlackWarGreymon and while it has its problem, I'm definitely looking forward to building Alphamon next, since it doesn't use any polycaps. Here's hoping there's a PBandai variant that comes with the Ouryuken and wing effects.
Funny thing is I like the panel line changing colors I just like how it looks on gold, iunno im just weird lol. I see you're slowly taking a liking to some of the amplified designs, very nice! I really dont want a Pbandai variant just because its hard to get here in Canada lol.
@@vancyhobbies I found WarGreymon to be the least offensive to my senses despite how spiky it is, haha. It was pretty good for my first Amplified. Just didn't really like how Bandai used polycaps for the legs and ball joint hips. It's the main cause for the looseness of the kit.
I really don't want a PBandai variant either, but we all know its coming. :(
wish that left over part from omegamon X can use on this Alphamon. is missing like omegamon X stand adapter or made new adapter for Alphamon. over all is awesome model kit and yeah agree wish have ouryuken blade and another pair open hand for left too.
Wonder why bandai neglects the left hands lol
This kit would be a thousand times better with a custom airbrushed paint job. I'm thinking of getting this kit but damn is it gonna require a lot of paint.
Facts! a paintjob would make this kit look awesome!
I waiting for mine to arrive this week or the next. That said, I got a few spray cans so I can give this awesome digi some love. You just confirmed my fear that Bandai cheaped out in the gold coloring... Meh. Thx for the review.
Thanks for watching! Bandai is weird with their use of gold...
Who do you think is better alphamon or shinegreymon ?
Now we need oryuken mode
I need those wing and giant spear
Totally agree!
I'm still do not understand what the extra runner for. It belongs to Omegamon, but why??
So omegaX and alphamon share same runners though not a lot of the parts are used. Companies do this so they dont have to engineer an entirely different runner. You can throw it out once you're done the build, or keep it for spare parts.
@@vancyhobbies but it adds unnecessary weight there is a lot that isn't used, and shipping it from outside is a pain, every little weight counts.
I totally agree! they also charge for more plastic used... its ridiculous.
@@vancyhobbies I wish they give more options for hands instead of that useless crap, all Digimon lines need an extra hand
100000%!!! Atleast Alphamon has some hand options haha
I don't really find any amplified kits design attractive, so far. Hope they will release the normal version of this and Omegamon one day
Hopefully we do get normal version releases, too bad they haven't announced anything to the standard line in awhile.
Don’t we already have some? I have a basic gallantmon
@@Isaac77772 they only made non amplified kits for the mc Digimon so far, e.g Wargreymon, Gallantmon, Manganamon ( though funny enough Shinegreymon is an exception). What I meant was I need Alphamon and Omegamon normal version too, as a model kit
How were the nub marks on the gold? I'm planning on painting over it but I usually paint gold on the runners because I can just spray it over quickly, but nub marks will definitely show if I do.
Also, while I like ShineGreymon, I guess Bandai's skipping Frontier and going straight to Savers. Sad
The nubs are noticeable though not horrible, I reccomend removing it off the runners to paint. I would think bandai would eventually make frontier kits like Emperorgreymon and Magnagarurumon. one day
As a model kit newbie interested in getting this model kit, I do have to ask does it specifically have to be Action base 1 or 4 as other bases seem to have the same 4 way connector too or is the number saying about that connector specifically and not the base number as that part seems a bit confusing?
Any action base can work so long as that adapter piece can fit on it. I jist prefer to use action base 1 and 4s which are the actual name of those display base for my bandai kits because they are quite stable. I hope that answers your question.
@Vancy Hobbies it did, so thank you. 👍
@Vancy Hobbies tho may I ask how well does Action base 2 work with this model if you have 1, as it's not too high off the ground but likely high enough so the cape doesn't need to work as a stand?
Due to the size of the alphamon I don't reccomend action base 2 for this kit. The base is quite small and might tip over, last thing you want is the cape bending from a fall.
@Vancy Hobbies thanks for the help (again). This really feels like it should be simpler than it actually is, like just a check showing what stands work well and what don't in the instructions or something.
I have to admit, the use of stickers in this one has me disappointed.
Guess I'll just have to paint those parts myself then.
Either way, very nice review.👍
Ya some of the sticker locations are absolutely disgusting 🤦♂️
I hope they make a standard version kit of Alphamon. I don't like the redesigns of the Amplified line.
I can see one coming out, since they made gallantmon and even angemon. I have high hopes for it!
Yea... I'm not happy with all these amplified releases. They all NOT accurate to the show except for machinedramon. I buy all the standards bit they only release 2 per year so ita VERY SLOW. dissapointed the new metalgreymon is also amplified...
What size are the peg holes on his back and hips?
I would've prefered it to have the big battle blade from adventure tri when it faught omegmon. but it's an awesome kit
I agree, definitely wanted the ouryuken blade to be included.
what about the extra extra parts that came with the kits? what are those for?
Nothing just extra scrap parts lol
just bought the alphamon for a couple weeks, for the first impression its not an solid kit because the proportion similiar like imperialdramon fighter mode, but after watch that shake test, my money turned into alphamon. 🥴
It's definitely more solid than Imperialdramon that's for sure lol
What action base did you put on him?
Action base 1
@@vancyhobbies aight ty
Link for the figure? Please
If you're in canada I use canadiangundam or pandahobby, in America usagundamstore or newtypehq, otherwise I order from japans amiami or hobbylinkjapan.
Ouryuken mode will 100% be premium bandai
I'm still hopeful it won't be just because ip paladin mode wasn't.