This past weekend in Akihabara, fans gathered at Yodobashi Camera to indulge in the sale of a number of Rockman-themed goods and paraphernalia. Amidst the merchandise, Bandai was promoting their newly released D-Arts Rockman X action figure and showing off glimpses of D-Arts Zero. Adorning the display, the following banner:
Upon second glance, the banner is seemingly teasing two future D-Arts products: First Armor X and a second variation of Zero.
Looming in the background is--what appears to be--X striking a pose in his 'First Armor' from Rockman X1. The dead giveaway is the extended shoulder piece and visible portions of white armor. The silhouette itself, of course, bears some resemblance to the real thing. While it has been long speculated pieces of X's First Armor would be included as accessories in D-Arts X's packaging, this seems to suggest the armor will be an entirely new figure.
A Zero variant is another potential figure in the works. The banner identifies the current D-Arts Zero as "1st Version", which suggests the notion that a second variation is in the works. Zero V2 would seemingly be based of of his appearance in the latter X titles, which would include his famous Z-Saber and squared-off shoulder pads. V1, slated for release later this fall, is distinguished by its spherical shoulders and Z-Buster (i.e Zero's X1 appearance).
Personally, I think there's more credibility towards a First Armor X figure -- after all, this wouldn't be the first time it was teased. The whole "1st Version" thing can also be taken at face value; it is "Zero's first version", and not necessarily the first of more Zero variants.
I'll run this by my Bandai guy. I can't guarantee a response, but if the above speculation is true, I'm certain we'll be hearing an official word or two in the very near future.
Source: Rock-Mega-Man
Curse you BoJ! If they're making the armors, I better figure out which armor I like best or my bank account will hurt a lot. And I think I'll be waiting for a V2 Zero, after all, he does use both.
ReplyDeleteMore D-Arts Rockman X action figures? Hells yes!
ReplyDeleteI had better get that capsule they teased that armor with.
ReplyDeleteThe X2 Zero is a bit loose, seeings how "1st version" Zero may simply refer to his changing designs in the games, regardless of whether they'll make figures of all of them.
ReplyDeleteThe full-X1-armor X, though? Seems credible to me. And if it is, that'll definitely be on my radar. That armor is one of my favorites.
I wonder if the 1st armor X will be based on the original game's version or maverick hunter X's slightly updated version.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it'll be the original X1 armor or the MHX remix.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.capcom-unity.com/mega_man/go/thread/view/7461/27556781/NEW_Mega_Man_Figures_by_Jazwares
ReplyDeleteMost likely the original design, seeing how X was also based on that. (Yes, there's small differences between them)
ReplyDeleteIf there's money to be made, I wouldn't doubt seeing a "V2" Zero in the works at some point. Given articulation of these figures, Black Zero would be a possible add in.
ReplyDeletePersonally I'd like a D arts of X's X2 armor or X1 Sigma/Valgauder Sigma.
Any word from that inside guy at Capcom? I hate guessing about silly shit that Capcom's up to.
ReplyDeleteWe alreay knew the X1 Armor was going to show up. After all, remember that pic of the capsule with X inside in wnat seemed to be his armor?
ReplyDeleteIt will be the orignal X1 full armor.
ReplyDelete@extremesonic: what do you mean updated version? I've only seen the armor in MHX through the artwork and didn't see much difference. Of course, I never played Maverick Hunter X more than once and not much of it at all for years so my memory is very vague so please explain it to me how different it is to the original design.
ReplyDeleteYEEEAAAHHHHHH!!! XD
ReplyDeleteNow THAT'S what I'm TALKIN' about! And I LOVE the X armor hint in the background, LOVE IT! At least I hope that's what it is. The ad looks awesome anyway!
@rock-X
ReplyDeleteits almost identical, but there are small differences. Most notably the "fins" on the helmet seem bigger in MHX, and there are some colour differences and minor pattern changes on the armor as well.
the article had a link to all the different official art for X's MMX1 armor (MMX1, MM Xtreme, and MHX). here's the link again if you're feeling lazy [url]http://megaman.wikia.com/wiki/First_Armor#Gallery[/url]
Thanks for picking this series up again, Bandai. TAKE ALL MY MONEY NOW.
ReplyDeleteOh, and more DASH figures plz?
I'm pretty sure the first X1 Zero design has been stricken from canon.
ReplyDeleteWhat you'll see as the 'first, true' design of Zero is ball shoulders, booblights present.
Argh, I'm so torn in buying anything!
I want Unarmored X, but I also want that capsule!
I want 1st Version Zero and glorious original Z-Buster, but also the Z-Saber! After all, he had it in X2 and X3.
I'm holding out for X's Shadow Armor. If they make a figure of that, my faith in humanity would be completely restored.
ReplyDeleteOh YES!!!
ReplyDeleteMOAR Megaman X (and zero too?) figures from D-arts means MOAR good times coming. =]