Tamashii Nations new toyline發表~ 10月"ROBOT魂"始動 !!

from gunota headline:

Bandai announces Robot Damashii
Robot Damashii (Robot Spirits).

This new toyline will feature 12 cm ABS/PVC figures with POM joints. The lineup will include mecha from Gundam 00's second season, Macross F, Code Geass, and Eureka Seven. According to Hobbystock's blog, it seems that Robot Damashii will take up the mantle of the MSiA and Offshoot In Action figure lines from here on. One of the things that differentiates it from the previous iterations is the use of 3D data modeling in the design. The new brand's name is said to come from a phrase uttered by Hajime Katoki, who tells people when things "need more robot spirit" . Tamashii Web has a small Robot Damashii page up.

Further details:

Bandai plans to have 40 different Robot Damashii figures out in 2009, with the 00 release schedule showing 2 more figures in December, 3 in January, 4 in February, and 3 in March. Elaborating on the 3D data bit, one of the selling points is the synthesis between the 3D modeling and the prototype models, referred to as "hybrid modeling" (Bandai's Tanaka is quoted by ITmedia as saying "Mobile inspection is done with 3D CAD but we're also using handmade prototypes made by craftsmen to recreate the delicate features like the arms and wrists"). Another point is that the mold production is done using the same method as the Soul Of Chogokin line. One of the promotional displays promises the lineup won't just focus on the lead mecha.

Robot Damashii No. 0001 00 Gundam - October, 2,625 yen

Robot Damashii No. 0002 Arios Gundam - October, 2,625 yen

Robot Damashii No. 0003 Graham's Union Flag Custom II - November, 2,310 yen

Robot Damashii No. 0004 Cherudim Gundam - November, 2,940 yen

Seravee Gundam - price and date not set

Turn X - exhibit only

concept1.約12cmの塗装済み完成品可動ミデル

コレクションに適した12cmのサイズ。価格はメインラインが2000円代～。気軽に楽しめる完成品モデル。

concept2.ハイブリッドマテリアル

造形、可動、重量感、耐久性・・・可動フィギュアに求められる様々な要求に、複数の素材の組み合わせによって応える。

concept3.シャープな仕上がり

外装パーツ、武装パーツは硬質プラスチックABSでシャープに再現。

concept4.しなやかな可動

関節部には耐摩耗性に優れたPOMを使用。滑らかな可動を再現。

concept5.重量感と耐久性

ボディの芯となる部分に、対衝撃に優れた軟質プラスチックPVCを使用。高比重の素材が重量感を演出する。

concept6.ハイブリッドモデリング

「3Dモデリング」と「手造形」、デジタルデータと職人の技の組み合わせにより、シャープなメカニック感とヒロイックなロボスタイルを両立。

concept7.超合金魂と同じ製法

ロボットアイテムのトップブランド「超合金魂」の製法を採用、設計スタッフから金型製法に至るまでハイエンドアイテムの技術を惜しみなく投入。

concept8.統一スケールの世界観

作品ごとのスケールを統一。大型のメカは12cmの枠にとらわれず、ビッグサイズで商品化。