In September 2010, Kotobukiya unveiled their Rockman model kit line to the world. Now, over 13 years later, Rock is sporting his blue armor once again with Kotobukiya's newest release: Mega Man (Mega Man 11 Ver.)! Did the long wait pay off, or does this kit seem outdated? Stick around as we delve into why this model deserves your attention and Zenny!
.png)
Teppen's next card pack is dubbed Absolute Zero, and it's dropping on December 27th. That's right; we don't even have to wait until 2024!
The card pack features the Mega Man Zero and Lost Planet series. The storyline combines the icy realm of Lost Planet with the clash between Neo Arcadia and the Resistance. Unexpectedly, Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong embark on a journey to a parallel world, existing in an entirely different timeline.
In terms of Mega Man content, there are over 50 cards with characters from the Zero series. After the break below, you'll find the story trailer along with a sneak peek of several cards anticipated to be part of the collection!
Although Kotobukiya's Mega Man X 30th anniversary stream was postponed, the manufacturer has moved forward to announce Falcon Armor X's release date: May 2024. This handsome fellow is now available to pre-order from Kotobukiya directly. More retailers are set to accept reservations shortly. (UPDATE: Up on HobbyLink Japan and AmiAmi)
Falcon Armor X includes three interchangeable face parts (Default/Looking Forward, Teeth Clenched, and Shouting/Looking Forward), along with four distinct hand parts (Closed, Open, Support, Weapon Holding), a Buster part, and an interchangeable Arm Crystal. This Crystal swap enhances wrist flexibility, broadening the figure's range of motion. Interestingly, there are no Buster effect parts.
Kotobukiya has additional updates and announcements in the pipeline for more kits. Stay tuned for further updates!
Source: Kotobukiya
The debut of Mega Man X DiVE Offline shed some light on content that the development team hadn't had the chance to implement initially: Eregion (Mega Man X4's Opening Stage boss), Violen (an X-Hunter from Mega Man X2), and the desire to include Prometheus (ZX) as a playable character.
And now, thanks to the recently-released Rockman X DiVE Illustration Collection book, we have even more details about content that didn't make the cut.
Find all the details after the break!
The card pack is set to launch at the beginning of January, but players will have the chance to get an exclusive sneak peek on December 22nd at 19:00 (JST) during the final Teppen Headline program of the year.
Not much elseis known at the moment, except for the artwork above, which can be viewed in its entirety on the developer's Twitter account.
Teppen has always been a great source for Mega Man artwork, and if Dr. Weil is any indication of what's to come, we're in for a treat!
As the X series' 30th anniversary draw near, Capcom has quietly launched commemorative apparel featuring t-shirts, a sweatshirt, and a hoodie to honor this milestone.
The apparel is available for purchase through Amazon Japan, featuring the "30th Anniversary" tagline along with Ultimate Armor X (White Version) from Mega Man X Legacy Collection's X-Challenge Mode. Additionally, it showcases a compilation of the main games in the X Series along with their corresponding Japanese release dates.
You can find more details after the break!
If you're still on the fence about grabbing Mega Man X DiVE Offline, you can now try out a free demo. The demo, available for download on Steam and the Google Play Store, includes the complete Story Mode Chapter 8 and offers a range of characters and weapons to test out.
Additionally, the full game is 34% off for a limited time on iOS and Android, priced at $19.90 instead of the regular $29.99. The discount is set to end on January 21, 2024. If you liked the demo or you've been holding out for something a little more wallet-friendly, this might be the perfect chance to grab it!
Source: Mega Man X DiVE Offline
Capcom's official art account, typically dedicated to showcasing archived artwork, pleasantly surprised its followers with something a little different: a fresh piece featuring the reunion of the Mega Man Star Force crew -- Geo, Luna, Zack, Sonia, and Bud (alongside his Taurus Adapter).
The caption for the piece reads, "Street Fighter 200 will be released in the year 220X! Everyone hurry to the store!"
All in all, it's a playful piece with no hidden hints or teases intended. Nevertheless, it's genuinely uplifting to see new Star Force-related art these days. Now, if only we could do something about that watermark...
Source: Capcom_AWT
As part of their on-going efforts to digitize and preserve video game history, the Video Game History Foundation has released a collection of Mega Man Legends concept art that may pique your interest.
Though a couple have appeared in various Japan-exclusive publications over the years, this marks the first time these images featuring Mega Man Volnutt, Roll, Tron, Teisel, Data and Servbots are being presented in their original, raw form. Some notably catch the eye—like Mega Man Volnutt's piece, which is a rougher iteration of the one depicted in Rockman DASH Great Adventure Guide.
"These come from a folder of Mega Man Legends artwork that, based on the file names, seems to predate the game’s English localization," writes VGHF's Frank Cifaldi. "The Servbots are referred to as “Lemon Heads,” while your sidekick Roll Caskett is just named “Girl.” Rude!
You can check out all these pieces directly at the Video Game History Foundation. They're planning to unveil more game history treasures throughout December, so it might be worth signing up for their newsletter while you're there.
Source: Video Game History Foundation
Threezero made an appearance at the ElefunPop Art & Toy Show in Shanghai today, unveiling an updated prototype of their MDLX Rockman figure. This updated version showcases several points of articulation, allowing for versatile posing options compared to the "dummy" iteration that was displayed back in July.
While Threezero continues to maintain secrecy about the figure's release date and pricing, they've hinted that Rockman will be offered at an "affordable" price point. We'll provide updates on these specifics and any additional details as they roll in.
Source: PremiumToys Channel
Mega Man Y+1: Operation X.M.A.S, a fan-game quietly developed in the last three months from the folks at LM Team, is now available to download.
A spin-off of the original Mega Man Y+1, the game features nine original Christmas-themed stages where the objective is to recover your misplaced belongings. From a gingerbread battle station to sunny beaches south of the equator, and even Dr. Wily's chimney!
Utilize an assortment of six unique Special Weapons to add a festive twist to your battles: initiate snowball skirmishes with "Frosty Sentry," surprise opponents with a re-gift of last year's presents with "Mystery Gift" toss, or join in door-to-door musical showdowns with "Carol Cast". One Special Weapon even includes a special appearance by Santa's reindeer...
You can grab Mega Man Y+1: Operation X.M.A.S from the game's official SFGHQ page here. Follow LM Team on Twitter for updates on Mega Man Y+1, too!
.png)
After a successful fundraising campaign in September, our resident engineer, Tofu, set off on a mission to France to extract and preserve Rockman EXE: Battle Chip Stadium from a collector. I am pleased to report that not only was Battle Chip Stadium successfully ripped, but we've managed to secure the data from Rockman EXE: The Medal Operation!
Read on for some important key points!
The highly anticipated Mega Man line from Jada Toys is almost here. However, some fortunate individuals already have Wave 1 in their possession! While you wait for yours to join your collection, check out the above video from FatBoy Toy Review featuring an in-depth showcase of all three figures in action. We get a great look at the packaging, accessories, and just how articulate these little guys really are.
You can pre-order Wave 1 from Big Bad Toystore or Entertainment Earth. The figures are due to ship in January, 2024.
