Gundam Models Discussion Thread

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Originally Posted by Appel

im going to yodobashi umeda today^^ i dont think i will have money left when the day is over :B

Happy shopping, App ! Make sure you buy nice items! Oh yeah, if you're interested, isn't there a HG Bansheee clear which just got released?

[maknaedik]

Originally Posted by Appel

im going to yodobashi umeda today^^ i dont think i will have money left when the day is over :B

Now I already started imagining on what things will I buy if I'm ever in Japan.

Why don't you try some resin ones and level-up your modelling skills >

[casval cehack]

Originally Posted by Appel

im going to yodobashi umeda today^^ i dont think i will have money left when the day is over :B

I wonder what will be your initial reaction when confronted by shelves upon shelves of gunpla in there...

[StrikeFreedomV2]

Originally Posted by xxnike629xx

At least you live in Japan and can go to Yodobashi.. >_>
People outside of Japan need to order online or go to conventions and pay crazy amounts of money.

>_<

Appel lives in Germany, he's probably on vacation in Japan.

[Appel]

Originally Posted by casval cehack

I wonder what will be your initial reaction when confronted by shelves upon shelves of gunpla in there...

i probably looked like some little boy in a candy store :B rrobbert on youtube uploaded a video about the store on youtube. i wanted to take pictures as well but i wasnt allowed to do so...
but my dads reaction was even better when i actually started shopping! but his disapproval just made me spend even more money ;D

Originally Posted by StrikeFreedomV2

Appel lives in Germany, he's probably on vacation in Japan.

yes exactly. my dad invited me. and i heard about yotobashi umeda on rrobbert184s chanel on youtube.

the store is great by the way! very wide selection and most kits 30% off. i even saw a 2 1/144 dendrobiums ^^
but as i said before, im a little limited with how much i can spend and the space i have available. so for now i bought MG zeta 2.0 (3640 yen), HG jesta (1120 yen) and MG AGE-1 sparrow (2940 yen). maybe i will go there again but for now im actually quite happy.
i didnt even see any resin kits. and i dont really feel like building one of those^^

edit: i also got a pack of gundam markers. the regular one with white, yellow, red, blue, grey and a lining marker. the other ones are 150 yen each, maybe i will pick up more of those.
but i mainly want to look into some more HGs or one more MG with a smaller box. i dont know yet^^

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@ Appel
Are there any limited item there . If there are, are they cheap?

[Appel]

i didnt see any of those. they only had the regular ones there as far as i know. but im ok with that. for example, i dont really want to pay extra for a zeta 2.0 HD color version only because the plasic is molded in a slightly different color.

today i will check how much i can fit into my traveling bag and if i still have enough room im going to check out yodobashi a second time^^ i think i will pick up some action bases and maybe a third MG if i can fit it into the bag.

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I really hope you can buy MG Banshee KA. I want to know how much it costs there.

Oh yeah, I just finished assembling a kit. It’s HG Nu HWS. Maybe it’s time to share?

Spoiler for Warning: It's pretty long ^_^:

As all of you already know, when we bought a HG Nu HWS, we automatically get all the parts of Nu so we have options. But, is that really all? I don’t think so. For some specific reason, Bandai also give an extra fin-funnel holder for Nu’s back. With that, we can also make this guy:
RX-93 Nu Gundam -Double Fin Funnel-






I’m so glad with that option coz, to be honest, I like the Double-Fin-Funnel more than the Hey-I-got-fence-on-my-back Nu Gundam .


Next, we have
RX-93 Nu Gundam



Shield Missiles






This HG Nu is a lot better than the MG in body proportion department. The head isn’t too big and the torso isn’t too small or short.


Finally, the main course.
FA-93-HWS Nu Gundam Heavy Weapons System




Big-ass guns. Me like.



What can I say about the HWS? It’s a fantastic kit. Almost everything is solid. Even the hand and arm can hold the hyper bazooka without any problem! I was surprised by that. Even though the articulation of the lower body is restricted, the upper body’s articulation is very good.


Comparison with HGUC Advanced Hazel

Overall, it’s a great kit. It has a lot of features and mode options. Btw, I bought this kit coz I really doubt Bandai will make a MG of it. Even though there’s a chinese bootleg “Gundoom” version of Nu HWS which has more details & weapons than Bandai’s, it doesn’t look that good, especially the face (you can see it on Prime92's review). Also, I bought this Nu HWS when it’s on sale so it’s pretty cheap. I might consider buying the cheaper HG Nu (plain) just to have the Double-Fin Funnel mode.

[Appel]

i dont really want the banshee ver.ka since i already have an unofficial one at home^^

[casval cehack]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

I really hope you can buy MG Banshee KA. I want to know how much it costs there.

Oh yeah, I just finished assembling a kit. It’s HG Nu HWS. Maybe it’s time to share?

Overall, it’s a great kit. It has a lot of features and mode options. Btw, I bought this kit coz I really doubt Bandai will make a MG of it. Even though there’s a chinese bootleg “Gundoom” version of Nu HWS which has more details & weapons than Bandai’s, it doesn’t look that good, especially the face (you can see it on Prime92's review). Also, I bought this Nu HWS when it’s on sale so it’s pretty cheap. I might consider buying the cheaper HG Nu (plain) just to have the Double-Fin Funnel mode.

The lack of an actual Nu DFF gunpla forced me to get the Hi-v instead. I also don't like asymmetric look of the Nu but that yellow-black scheme looks terrific...so GBP version then.

The sharp looking Hazel: another kit that deserves an MG.

@Appel - Speaking of rrobbert184, why not a couple of those wind-up Zakus or the light-up Dom (or an Acguy?) if you're going back to the store.

[Chiu_fan]

After 5 days, I've finally finished building my MG Strike Noir!
Here are some pics.

Spoiler for :

What do you guys think?

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Originally Posted by Chiu_fan

After 5 days, I've finally finished building my MG Strike Noir!
Here are some pics.

*snip*

What do you guys think?

It’s beautiful. The way you pose it is unique. I’ve never seen it before. You can do a million poses with that cool kit.

Oh yeah, I’m just wondering about something. The eyes look pale. Aren’t they metallics like most of gundam kits? Or is it a regular color just like 1/100 Blitz’ non-metallic blue eyes? I don't have the Noir so I don't know.

[Chiu_fan]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

It’s beautiful. The way you pose it is unique. I’ve never seen it before. You can do a million poses with that cool kit.

Oh yeah, I’m just wondering about something. The eyes look pale. Aren’t they metallics like most of gundam kits? Or is it a regular color just like 1/100 Blitz’ non-metallic blue eyes? I don't have the Noir so I don't know.

Haha. Thanks! I actually used Gundam Marker gold for the eyes. I tried using yellow first but I didn't like the result.

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Originally Posted by Chiu_fan

Haha. Thanks! I actually used Gundam Marker gold for the eyes. I tried using yellow first but I didn't like the result.

Oh, I see. I thought you used the sticker. Well, you can always stick it later on.

[casval cehack]

MG Marasai's features.

[maknaedik]

YEAH! MG Marasai FTW!

[Appel]

picked up the HG AGE-3 normal today. dad raged again because im "wasting my money" =D
and on monday we are close to yodobashi for a third time... but im not sure if i want to pick up any more models. im thinking about getting a danazine but the more i look at the images in reviews the goofier it looks to me :P i think i will pick up an action base for my AGE-1 instead.

[Bonta Kun]

Originally Posted by Appel

picked up the HG AGE-3 normal today. dad raged again because im "wasting my money" =D
and on monday we are close to yodobashi for a third time... but im not sure if i want to pick up any more models. im thinking about getting a danazine but the more i look at the images in reviews the goofier it looks to me :P i think i will pick up an action base for my AGE-1 instead.

Yea I'd agree with your dad, your def wasting your money on a AGE-3

Marasai's looking good but them colours look I dunno pale/weak?
Not that I don't like the red but I think it could do with some paint to look more striking.

[Appel]

Originally Posted by Bonta Kun

Yea I'd agree with your dad, your def wasting your money on a AGE-3

the AGE-3 grew on me a lot! plus if the kit is anywhere near as good as the AGE-1 its worth the money.

[suiton629]

Hey so I kinda gave up on waiting for MG Exia R2 (even though I think it'll be made).
So lately, I've been considering to purchase some HG kits along with Action Base 2 stands.

Where can I get these the cheapest online? I live in the US so choices are eBay (if shipped from US), Amazon, Gundam Guy, etc etc.

1.5 gundam
-- red
reborns gundam
-- red
0 gundam (type acd)
-- green
0 gundam (roll out)
-- green
exia repair 2
-- green

* The color under each kit indicates the Action Base 2 I want for that kit.
* So green is Sparkle Green Action Base 2, and red is Sparkle Red Action Base 2.