Definitely larger than the MGSD Gundam Barbatos. It comes with 13 runners the wings are definitely larger and heavier, more imposing than the finish Wing Gundam figure. Would recommend display this figure with a display stand. Unfortunately, this model kit does not include display stand.
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Bandai HG 1/60 ARX-8 Laevatein version I.V.
ARX-8 Laevatein is the final upgrade for the MC in Full Metal Panic. It features lambda drive that the antagonist uses.
Bandai had made a good job for this kit. While alot of the parts are reused, yet some smart designs are used to make the reused part unique.
Continue readingMaking the Bandai EG Grade Nu Gundam complete with Fin Funnels
This is a nice kit that gives a very basic Nu Gundam at scale 1/144. Unfortunately, it does not come with the fin funnels.
Bandai do recommend the HG 1/144 Nu Gundam fin funnels are compatible with the EG Nu Gundam. Nope, am not getting another kit to make the EG Nu Gundam.
Continue readingBandai Hi Metal R VF-1S Strike Valkyrie
VF-1S Strike Valkyrie is the Macross movie : Do you remember love exclusive valkyrie.
Continue readingBandai Hi Metal R VF-1J Armored Valkyrie
One of the most badass 1980s Real Robot from Macross. The mecha was featured during the Miss Macross episode. The main character, Ichijō Hikaru were given a patrol duty while Miss Macross competition was in full swing. It was a turning point that things will never be the same between Ichijō and Minmei.
Continue readingBandai SDCS Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex
One of the unique kit in the SDCS which includes the Silhouette frame. Hence, there is no need to purchase the CS kit if you want to convert the Barbatos to use the Silhouette frame.
Continue readingBandai HG 1/60 ARX-7 Arbalest version I.V.
The plastic model kit is the rendition of ARX-7 Arbalest in the Full Metal Panic: Invisible Victory. Despite a 1/60 scale, it is just a small model after build. The impressive aspect of this kit is that it has good articulations and high detail, as what is expected from a modern model kit produced by Bandai.
Continue readingUnboxing Metal Build ARX-8 Laevatein Version I.V.
It has been ages waiting for this product to be released by Bandai. Icing on the cake, Bandai just release this figure in its highly detailed and high-quality line collectible the Metal Build. Laevatein for fans of Full Metal Panic series knows it is a major upgrade of ARX-7 Arbalest after Sousuke defeated by Leonard.
It has some heft to the box and package, not overly complicated box art.
Nothing too fancy, from the back of the package, just overview of the Laevatein with accessories and how the base can be used as a weapon storage and display stand.
Continue readingBandai Robot Damashii ARX-7 Arbalest
Bandai Robot Damashii or Robot 魂 entry for the Full Metal Panic series arm slave ARX-7 Arbalest, perhaps is one of a solid action figure mecha and yet affordable compared to the Alter Mechanical Model ARX-7 from my previous entry.
Continue readingSOC GX-31 Voltes V review
Voltes V as far as I know is a Japanese animation made in the 1970s, fall under the Super Robot genre with intriguing storyline. Bandai has finally given Voltes V with Soul of Chogokin treatment. What attacted me to this toy is not because I am a fan of the animation series but it is the details and engineering of this highend collectible toy.
Most part of this robot is made of die case, joints at the shoulders are ratchet joints. Ball joints were used at the legs connected to the pelvic region. Knees are using ratchet joints. Too bad there is no articulation at the waist and chest due to the transfromation mechanism. Head and elbow has very limited articulation too.
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