Review: Revoltech ARX-8 Laevatein from Full-Metal , 2/2

[IMPER1ALDRAGON]

Does this thing come with detailed instructions on how to change his part ?

[austix1997]

I don't mean to spoil things but in one of the manga Arbalest is destroyed (or damaged i forget) and they salvage it into Laevitein... i think

[WeissVogel]

@austix1997 you're correct on both counts. Agent Wraith recovered what was left of the Arbalest - including the AI system named Al (as in Gore or Capone) - after being handed its ass by the Belial at the end of COMO. they used it to finish assembling the Laevatein.

as for this fig, good thing I held back on buying this...because the Robot Damashii version is coming out in April.

[productNine]

@austix1997 far as i know the manga hasn't gotten that far yet. The light novel series is complete, however, and you're pretty much correct.

I'm still disappointed they skipped over DVMC in the manga series. That was my favorite of the novels...

[Draceux]

Would hurt the next time you pick up the webcam to see how they deploy those components :)

[MK1Panzer]

Hyper mode = Lambda driver activation + demolition gun

[Guiltaur]

This is a very interesting figure. If I can find one, I may have to pick it up. I like the Full Metal Panic mecha designs and the Laevatein seems to be one of the more flashy looking Arm Slaves.

[KingLazerman]

I still like the ARX-7 better

[yuhichiro]

yeah! me too

[kenshixumada]

ive seen full metal panic, fumoffu, and second raid. where is Laevatein from???

[GreatShadow]

It comes from Sigma, the sequel of the manga of Full Metal Panic. It's about the events that come after TSR.

I really hope a new anime season with it

[skygrasper091]

I think its both when he has the Lambda driver on (having the "Lambda Strands")

[skygrasper091]

great quality, the hyper mode you're referring to is called the Gun-Howitzer Mode, on the back of your box it says it in small print next to the picture in that mode. Overall the quality is great but I had trouble attaching the 165MM Demolition Gun to his shoulder, I had to use liquid nails to keep the small plastic peg in. Great review btw.

[zversus]

actually that name is for the two guns together...i think, from what people have said, the hyper mode is called the lambda drive hyper mode?? something like that

[MaverickZeroSora]

@zversus the hyper mode is the lambda driver. Know this comment is late but I just found out about this amazing figure and am trying to decide whether to buy it. Big FMP fan so great review lol

[Blythe31]

reall really really got me down to pick this up.

I'll need to save up, but i'm definitely picking this up and checking out the anime.

Do you have any macross kits?

i say watch macross frontier. I didn't think i'd like it, but it was amazingg.

[zversus]

revoltech is actually re-releasing this figure so you might want to wait for that...ive seen MF and i loved it its just that the kits cost as much as a friggin MG

[Blythe31]

what scale were you looking at?

yeah, they're ridiculously expensive, and i'm not too fond of the 100 line they have out, they're about as big as a 1/144 scale gundam, which I usually try to stay away from.

I think the 1/72 scale sell for around 70 bucks plus shipping, pretty much the cost of more expensive master grades like sinanju, unicorn, or something.

I hope one day you do get a review though :D

[zversus]

same here =p i was looking forward to the ones specifically from macross frontier just because im really into the newer sleeker designs...as a matter of fact i might even get a macross series of review going later on =)

[Blythe31]

I know right? I'll be picking up the VF-25s ARMORED Ozma Custom. Usually sells pretty high for what i've seen, but that's why i'm ordering from Rainbow10 and getting it for around 50 bucks. :)

I'm soooo super stoked for a series of macross reviews. You're one of my favorite reviewers and made me want to review some kits as well, and there aren't enough macross reviews on here.

[RozZinDisguise]

@zversus Hi. I've done a search and it seems they're only changing the packaging a bit.

[otakunick89]

the hyper modw is when he actavats the labmda driver

[frow55]

Amazing review, that figure is beast........"goes and searches for it on amazon" lol

[GundamUber]

Ahh... I saw this guy down at chinatown for 20. Guess who bought it? :D

[Rikku558]

me?

[lockonOO]

what anime is this from?

[frow55]

Full Metal Panic

[lockonOO]

a new series? i watch that but i didnt know that it look like that..

it looks more like a ninja with a scroll in its mouth ryt?

[knightslade2007]

wow ! that looks so sick !

[SoulTakerX5]

Great review. I found this figure easily on Amazon.

[M4sT3rPRO]

defenetly cool review

[myspacesucks666]

is revoltech a show our go they just make bad ass toys for other shows?

[HelloNameIsMy]

I want it i want it i want it. Holy crap i'm starting to get into the revoltech figures :/

[00REbirth]

Ooooh... its from a con then. So it was an impulse purchase I guess. The angles on this guy just makes him pop out to me. I gotta get this guy at Chicago ComicCon/WizardWorld

[sopirain]

i got this guy at the anime expo in LA for 25 bucks...

after i walked around a bit i saw someone else selling this guy for 15 bucks...

no refunds hahaha

[TheLooseJoints]

nice review, gotta pick him up next time i see him. man, i was there when you bought this hahaha.

[Kutsuu01]

Hey Z do you mind if I ship you something? I know you're moving, but I have the grip made for revoltech with help you to remove the revolver joint if its stuck like the knees. Yeah I have a bunch of revoltech so if ya need it just give me a word