Update (03/12/2010): Translated Construction Manual can be found here. Color Guide, here.
Update (02/16/2010): Product page is up already at Bandai Hobby Site.
Update (02/11/2010): Its up for pre-order at Hobby Search for 5000 yen. Hobby Link Japan also has it for 5000 yen.
Update (01/27/2010): There seems to be a Master Grade Clear parts version of the Gundam Astray Red Frame out in the wild.
Just saw these pictures posted at Amiami’s English Website. Its the prototype pictures of the Master Grade Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai. Its up for pre-order with the pre-order price being 3,650yen (25%) at amiami then the shipment date being Feb 2010. However, since its still at pre-order stage, there are times that the shipment date may be pushed out.
I’m more of a Blue Frame fan myself. Would have been great if they made a Perfect Grade version of that. Then again, I can’t really afford a perfect grade model, so it doesn’t really make a difference… hehehe
Update 02/01/2010: More shots found at the Bandai Hobby Center Site
I’m looking forward to the MG Astray Red Frame Kai. I really like how the bow form of the Tactical Arms could be a reference to the “samurai” motif the Red Frame has going. It would be even better if the bow form resembled a daikyu in proportions.
I agree, I like also how Bandai builds on the Astray design in the MG series with more detailed components and gimmicks.