Bandai release schedule

[Jaitea]

A small amount of the BB8 shots are CG, the majority are puppets with the puppeteer removed, or radio controlled like R2

CG probably would have been an easier route to take, but there is plenty of behind the scenes footage showing how proud Neal Scanlan & his team were able to pull off the effects practically.

....still not a fan of BB8

J

 

[Hunk a Junk]

Ahmed Best wore a costume on set to give the other actors something to react to, but it never appeared on screen. The practical BB-8 did.
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It did appear on screen in a couple of shots. For example, when Jar Jar reaches into the pod engine and his hand gets stuck, that’s the practical suit.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

Keep in mind, just because there is behind the scenes footage of things being done practically on TFA, in many cases those practical objects were later removed and replaced entirely. But this is a rabbit hole we don’t need to go down here.

 

[r0ver]

Neal Scanlan & his team were able to pull off the effects practically.

Scanlan and co.'s work is seriously incredible. I'm a big fan of what the practical work they've done for these films.

Unlike yourself though, I do like BB-8. Haven't decided on D-0 yet but I think at the very least he'll be somewhat amusing. We'll see soon enough I guess.

 

[edge10]

Okay, Edge. You're down at 3-4, I'm at 6-10. The pool has begun. Anyone else is? There is no prize except bragging rights and eternal modeling geek glory!

Well, because you picked a super wide range ... you are the winner!

From Moonlight SY-3 on the SSM forum:

In other good news, the new issue of Model Graphix magazine announced the Bandai Vehicle Model 016 Super Star Destroyer Executor kit as an August release, for ¥1,000. 19cm long. looks FANTASTIC

 

[Poakwoods]

That's what I just don't understand about Bandai: bigger the subject, smaller the model....

BB8: 33.5 cm
Death Star: 6.1 cm

 

[Hunk a Junk]

Well, because you picked a super wide range ... you are the winner!

From Moonlight SY-3 on the SSM forum:

It's an old habit since puberty.

7 1/2 inches. Nice. Big enough for some decent detail. Put a bunch of red SMDs in the engines and it should look pretty sweet.

 

[Automaton]

That's what I just don't understand about Bandai: bigger the subject, smaller the model....

BB8: 33.5 cm
Death Star: 6.1 cm

A 2:1 D-0 on the way then!

 

[Dedalus5550]

That's what I just don't understand about Bandai: bigger the subject, smaller the model....

BB8: 33.5 cm
Death Star: 6.1 cm

Friend asks about what looks like a little speck of sand in a display case. “Oh that’s the new Bandai Endor kit. I still need to put on the Ewoks—they’re stickers.”

 

[edge10]

A 2:1 D-0 on the way then!

How about a 4:1 scale Mouse Droid!

 

[SawbonesAdmiral]

So where's the scan announcing the SSD?

 

[Richard Baker]

It is odd- I have seen only text announcements but no where can I find any images or links about it-

 

[edge10]

Varlien on SSM found these on Bandai's site (be darned if I can find the source):

edit:

Found them:

ビークルモデル 016 スーパー・スター・デストロイヤー｜バンダイ ホビーサイト

Double kit with the Avenger mini kit:
1/100000 スーパー・スター・デストロイヤー & 1/14500 スター・デストロイヤー｜バンダイ ホビーサイト

 

[Toadmeister]

Varlien on SSM found these on Bandai's site (be darned if I can find the source):

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edit:

Found them:

ビークルモデル 016 スーパー・スター・デストロイヤー｜バンダイ ホビーサイト

Double kit with the Avenger mini kit:
1/100000 スーパー・スター・デストロイヤー & 1/14500 スター・デストロイヤー｜バンダイ ホビーサイト

Damn! So small, so detailed!

 

[soulsaman]

Looks great and Im happy for those that love these smaller kits. I personally love larger kits so i can light them and add details to give them a larger sense of scale. For me its tough to work with such a small size.

I would have loved something similar to the 22” X-Wing board game version. It’s too expensive for me (200.00) but the size and detail is gorgeous.

 

[Hunk a Junk]

I dunno, that Bandai kit looks pretty detailed for a 7 1/2" kit. For me, given that I'm not so crazy about the subject that I'd pay more than $100 for a larger kit, paying $20-$30 for a small version that accurately reflects what we see on screen is a nice trade-off. Maybe Bandai will decide to do a clear version in a year or two for those who want to light it.

 

[Attirex]

Yeah, I've got the Armada SSD on pre-order, so nice as Bandai's looks going to pass on it.

 

[TazMan2000]

Fantasy Flight Games SSD delayed until 3rd quarter of this year.

TazMan2000

 

[Richard Baker]

Like the Star Destroyer, I think Bandai is releasing the smaller vehicle kits to help gauge market interest- if it sells real well they take the plunge in a larger edition.

 

[edge10]

If that's true, I better buy a big pile of Rebel Blockade Runners!