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ScytheBlade · 2006-06-10, 01:50

Can anyone help me here?

I just got a W-Gundam Zero Custom "SPECIAL OPERATION TYPE" 1/100 HG not long ago as a gift. I originally wanted a MG WingZero but the person who gave it to me probably did a mistake

.

The W-Zero is almost the same as a regular 1/100 Wzero Custom. There is a difference though. Instead of having white wings and parts, my W-Zero has SILVER wings and all the white has also been replaced by silver. There is not a trace of white anywhere. Also, I think the Gundam has a bit more detail because my cousin used to own a W-Zero 1/100 Custom and it looked kind of dull

(it's broken now, he replaced it with 1/144 HG Destiny, Freedom, Strike Freedom, and Justice

).

Now I have a question concerning the rarity of this "Special" Gundam Wing. I have been unable to find it in ANY online Gundam shop so far and searched Google to no avail. I could only find a handful of BOX ART images. The Gundam is real, as it has the "BANDAI" logo and the parts inside are of high quality. There is also the standard instruction manual with the paint jobs and biography. Is this Gundam rare or am I just not looking hard enough? It cost the gifter about $27 CDN (bought from HK and converted to CDN). Is it "rare" and did I get ripped off?

I'm currently working on it right now. So far, I got the arms, legs, and weapons ready. I'll put pictures up once I'm finished. Thanks!

The_Marshal_AEB · 2006-06-10, 14:31

Anyone tried shipping using "Surface" from Japan ?
Am thinking about shipping the HGUC Dendrobium alone using surface to save 60USD+ insted of EMS ... not sure if its safe to use surface or not ...

JanthraX^ · 2006-06-11, 05:25

Lol! Tyring to find the FF-X29A G-Parts "Hrududu", that came with the feb2006 issue of dengeki Hobby, dont think i ever will tbh.

The_Marshal_AEB · 2006-06-11, 08:05

its on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Gundam-Hazel-Cus...QQcmdZViewItem

I have 2 in boxes waiting for me to work on late summer maybe

JanthraX^ · 2006-06-11, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Marshal_AEB

its on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Gundam-Hazel-Cus...QQcmdZViewItem

I have 2 in boxes waiting for me to work on late summer maybe

evil buying 2!!!!!! LoL i have found some where just ordered now, and ive got 2, looks better with 2 attached.

Nesty · 2006-06-11, 13:19

haha i'm evil too now XD in march 2k6 i was able to find myself 2 of those as well XD i'm soo gonna be attaching em together and giving it a spiffy mini dio later on haha but i'm busy working on my father's day prez at this moment.

MK2 v.1 MG1/100 with a Abram tank 1/72 in a forest dio for my papa's father's day prez. he used to build a lot of tank models so i sure hope he likes it ^_^

theOtherGuy · 2006-06-11, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Marshal_AEB

Anyone tried shipping using "Surface" from Japan ?
Am thinking about shipping the HGUC Dendrobium alone using surface to save 60USD+ insted of EMS ... not sure if its safe to use surface or not ...

I really don't think Surface shipping is good...I'd rather just stick to SAL instead. SAL is still a little cheaper than EMS.

OmegaZEROCustom · 2006-06-11, 23:28

If it's SAL, or Surface Air Lift, it's fine. Takes a bit longer, but I usually have anything I have shipped SAL within 3 weeks tops. If it's plain old Surface, it could take 6 months to even ship out of Japan because it is piled into cargo containers, and when the containers fill up, they get shipped out. I once had a friend doing a semester of school in Japan and she shipped me and my friends a box one week after she got there. She got back 5 months later and we still didn't have the box. 3 weeks after she returned, it arrived in my mailbox.

monster · 2006-06-12, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepperidge

Well, apparently the Destiny and the Strike Freedom are the two best selling models in the series, despite what those discount toy store pictures may lead you to believe.

Now are they best selling because of those discounts or before?

ScytheBlade · 2006-06-12, 20:44

I can't put up my 1/100 HG WingZero!! THE STUPID WINGS ARE TOO HEAVY!!

HELP!!

tritoch · 2006-06-13, 00:05

Use some nylon and tie it to the wings and then tie it on the wall for support or make a stand and glue that thing to newly built stand.

Fafnir · 2006-06-13, 19:28

Put it up against a wall.

kct · 2006-06-13, 19:32

Add something to support them :P.

lighthand · 2006-06-14, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScytheBlade

I can't put up my 1/100 HG WingZero!! THE STUPID WINGS ARE TOO HEAVY!!

HELP!!

Both the 1/100 HG Wing Zero, Wing Zero Custom and the DS Custom have this problem. You can follow what was suggested above, or for something more radical you can try to injuct mixed putty into the legs to give a firmer base. The "Wings" will be more difficult, some like to apply a layer of cement or super glue to make it stiffer (hence able to maintain it's pose). Or for a quick fix try blue-tac.

ScytheBlade · 2006-06-14, 02:03

Thanks for the suggestions. Are there any more?

For some odd reason my cousin managed to balance his WingZero perfectly with no editing. It actually STOOD STRAIGHT without leaning on the wings! My DeathScythe is perfectly straight, too.

aikming · 2006-06-14, 03:07

That's why I bought MG Wing zero custom after I acquired HG Wing zero custome. You will be amazed by the details and balancing features of MG grade. PG should be even better but I heard some poeple saying that the feathers kept falling loose for PG grade.

M_Flores · 2006-06-14, 03:28

My 1/100 ∞ Justice Gundam has just arrived! Came with stand!
Pics coming soon...

kct · 2006-06-14, 08:47

Cool, that thing sold like hot cakes over here.

ScytheBlade · 2006-06-14, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_Flores

My 1/100 ∞ Justice Gundam has just arrived! Came with stand!
Pics coming soon...

My cousin just finished building his ^^.

lighthand · 2006-06-15, 11:12

Most countries are sold out now.... (I. Justice 1st edition)

2006-06-12, 20:44	Link #1290
ScytheBlade Rawr! Join Date: Dec 2005	Arrrghh!!! I can't put up my 1/100 HG WingZero!! THE STUPID WINGS ARE TOO HEAVY!! HELP!!

2006-06-14, 03:07	Link #1296
aikming Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	That's why I bought MG Wing zero custom after I acquired HG Wing zero custome. You will be amazed by the details and balancing features of MG grade. PG should be even better but I heard some poeple saying that the feathers kept falling loose for PG grade. __________________ http://anime-horizon.blogspot.com Anime & Manga Horizon - Anime, Manga, Gundam, Figures

2006-06-10, 01:50	Link #1281
ScytheBlade Rawr! Join Date: Dec 2005	Can anyone help me here? I just got a W-Gundam Zero Custom "SPECIAL OPERATION TYPE" 1/100 HG not long ago as a gift. I originally wanted a MG WingZero but the person who gave it to me probably did a mistake . The W-Zero is almost the same as a regular 1/100 Wzero Custom. There is a difference though. Instead of having white wings and parts, my W-Zero has SILVER wings and all the white has also been replaced by silver. There is not a trace of white anywhere. Also, I think the Gundam has a bit more detail because my cousin used to own a W-Zero 1/100 Custom and it looked kind of dull (it's broken now, he replaced it with 1/144 HG Destiny, Freedom, Strike Freedom, and Justice ). Now I have a question concerning the rarity of this "Special" Gundam Wing. I have been unable to find it in ANY online Gundam shop so far and searched Google to no avail. I could only find a handful of BOX ART images. The Gundam is real, as it has the "BANDAI" logo and the parts inside are of high quality. There is also the standard instruction manual with the paint jobs and biography. Is this Gundam rare or am I just not looking hard enough? It cost the gifter about $27 CDN (bought from HK and converted to CDN). Is it "rare" and did I get ripped off? I'm currently working on it right now. So far, I got the arms, legs, and weapons ready. I'll put pictures up once I'm finished. Thanks!

2006-06-10, 14:31	Link #1282
The_Marshal_AEB ZEON ALIVE ! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Age: 39	Anyone tried shipping using "Surface" from Japan ? Am thinking about shipping the HGUC Dendrobium alone using surface to save 60USD+ insted of EMS ... not sure if its safe to use surface or not ...

2006-06-11, 05:25	Link #1283
JanthraX^ Ace Archer Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 36	Lol! Tyring to find the FF-X29A G-Parts "Hrududu", that came with the feb2006 issue of dengeki Hobby, dont think i ever will tbh.

2006-06-11, 08:05	Link #1284
The_Marshal_AEB ZEON ALIVE ! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Age: 39	its on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Gundam-Hazel-Cus...QQcmdZViewItem I have 2 in boxes waiting for me to work on late summer maybe

2006-06-11, 13:19	Link #1286
Nesty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada	haha i'm evil too now XD in march 2k6 i was able to find myself 2 of those as well XD i'm soo gonna be attaching em together and giving it a spiffy mini dio later on haha but i'm busy working on my father's day prez at this moment. MK2 v.1 MG1/100 with a Abram tank 1/72 in a forest dio for my papa's father's day prez. he used to build a lot of tank models so i sure hope he likes it ^_^

2006-06-11, 23:28	Link #1288
OmegaZEROCustom The Alpha and the Omega Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 39	If it's SAL, or Surface Air Lift, it's fine. Takes a bit longer, but I usually have anything I have shipped SAL within 3 weeks tops. If it's plain old Surface, it could take 6 months to even ship out of Japan because it is piled into cargo containers, and when the containers fill up, they get shipped out. I once had a friend doing a semester of school in Japan and she shipped me and my friends a box one week after she got there. She got back 5 months later and we still didn't have the box. 3 weeks after she returned, it arrived in my mailbox.

2006-06-13, 00:05	Link #1291
tritoch 神 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chi-town	Use some nylon and tie it to the wings and then tie it on the wall for support or make a stand and glue that thing to newly built stand.

2006-06-13, 19:28	Link #1292
Fafnir I believe I can fly! Join Date: Dec 2005	Put it up against a wall.

2006-06-13, 19:32	Link #1293
kct Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the office, staring at my secretary shipgirl Age: 37	Add something to support them :P.

2006-06-14, 02:03	Link #1295
ScytheBlade Rawr! Join Date: Dec 2005	Thanks for the suggestions. Are there any more? For some odd reason my cousin managed to balance his WingZero perfectly with no editing. It actually STOOD STRAIGHT without leaning on the wings! My DeathScythe is perfectly straight, too.

2006-06-14, 03:28	Link #1297
M_Flores Count of Monte Dorifto Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Isla De Monte Dorifto	My 1/100 ∞ Justice Gundam has just arrived! Came with stand! Pics coming soon...

2006-06-14, 08:47	Link #1298
kct Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the office, staring at my secretary shipgirl Age: 37	Cool, that thing sold like hot cakes over here.

2006-06-15, 11:12	Link #1300
lighthand MSZ-006 Zeta Gundam Join Date: May 2006	Most countries are sold out now.... (I. Justice 1st edition)