Wcloudx (kumo)'s Blog – Ramblings about Figures, Gunpla, & More!!

Alright, next Gunpla entry is this “1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame Second L – Extra Finish Ver. -“ ^^

The only different with this and the normal version is that the Extra Finish Ver. comes with Metallic Chrome Coating and it cost more, but don’t worry, the chrome quality is nothing compared to “MG Sazabi MCV” ^^;

Chrome coating means there isn’t really a need to add panel lines. Took me around 1 day to complete it. What I like about this kit is the big sword. It can also turns into a gatling gun/cannon ^^

Umm, maybe it’s just me, but I think this is the only 1/100 no-grade scale that comes with water decal, atleast that I know of. There are probably others.

Anyway, on with the shots ^^

Close up of the sword~

Close up~

Although it’s nothing compared to MG Sazabi MCV, I think it’s still cool looking. Worth getting ( ^ _ ^ )/

As promised, here’s the 2nd part of the review of “MG Unicorn Gundam Ver. Ka” which features the Destroy Mode ^^

The main highlight for Unicorn probably the ability for it to transform to both Unicorn Mode and Destroy Mode. The transformation sequence isn’t really hard to do. It’s just that you do need to de-assemble it to do it. Unicorn actually gets taller when it turns to Destroy Mode ^^; Atleast the height will increased by 4-5 cm ^^ Decided to get an “Action Base” for Unicorn. Too bad there isn’t any Clear White version for sale.

Anyway here are the shots ^^~

Close up~

There’s no doubt it’s cool looking ( ^ _ ^ )/

As promised. I’ll do a review on “MG Unicorn Gundam Ver. Ka” once I’m finished with it ^^ As for Unicorn, I will split the entries into 2 for the Unicorn Mode and the Destroy Mode respectively. So Unicorn Mode will be the 1st for now ^^;

If you follow “Ver. Ka” kit release, Unicorn is the 4th entry for Hajime Katoki‘s MG kit (Maybe 5th if you count both Crossbone normal and Full Cloth). As usual Hajime Katoki’s design is always top notch ^^

Ok, I’m really impressed with this kit. I mean, for me, Unicorn probably the best looking MG for 2007 release (It’s originally released on Dec 2007, but I only got it this Jan 2008 ^^; ). Took me around 3 days to complete it. The most frustrating part probably applying the decals. Tons of them, but fun ^^ Took me around almost 5 hrs just for the decals ( > _ < ) The only let down for Unicorn is the mobility. You can’t really create many different poses with Unicorn. I guess they decrease the mobility in exchange for the transformability capability ^^;, but that doesn’t prevent people from finding the way to counter it. There’s already lots of Mod around the net on how to increase Unicorn’s mobility ^^

As you can see, you can transform Unicorn Gundam to either the Unicorn Mode or the Destroy mode, just like the original. What can I say, Bandai did really well adapting it.

Some shots ^^ (Just some note. I still haven’t finish applying the decals. Left with the weapons)

Close up~

As for Destroy Mode, I’ll continue tomorrow. Sorry for that ^^;

The stock for “1/100 Gundam Kyrios” finally came in ^^ Got this today from HAG for S$39.90.

Hobby Point also has it. Was planning to buy from Hobby Point, but I think the owner was away, since the door was locked eventhough it was opened. Anyway, decided to check out HAG for Kyrios and there you go ^^ There are still lots of stock for this, and more selection of kits than ever since it looks like another batch of stocks just came in.

As usual, I’ll do a review of it once I’m finished ^^ As for “MG Unicorn Gundam”, it’s already completed, just left with decals. Should be able to post on it by tomorrow. Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

Next Gunpla entry is this big “MG Ex-S Gundam” ^^

This is one impressive MG kit. Compared to normal MG, Ex-S Gundam is bigger and almost double the size of a 1/100 scale. Even the stand use for it is the same one as the one from “PG Skygrasper + Aile Striker Pack” ^^ It can transform into either Gundam mode or the “Cruiser” mode. Also comes with an extra “Core” ship for display. If you watch SEED Destiny, it’s almost similar as Impulse Gundam in terms of transformability, but of course, much better ^^

Sad to say, but this is one of the kits I have that don’t have any panel lines done yet. I’ll start panelling it once I have some free time
^^; The other 2 Kits I have with no panel lines yet is “MG Strike Noir” and “PG Skygrasper”.

Anyway, the usual shots (Decided not to take pics of the cruiser mode,
since It’s quite a hazzle to do it) ^^;

The “Core” ship

A little height comparison with the 1/100 scale

Another worth to get kit ^^ and of course, it’ll look much better with the panel lines ^^;

Another excellent kit from my collection is this “MG Strike Freedom Gundam – Full Burst Mode -“ ^^

This kit is worth every penny, if you do have some extra cash to get it. Apart from the normal MG Strike Freedom, FBM comes with gold chrome joint and an additional stand for the “Dragoon System” gimmick ^^ Moreover, it also comes with a special bonus poster. The poster made out of plastic instead of paper, featuring Strike Freedom VS Destiny + the pilots. The decals also comes with gold effect instead of silver in FBM version.

The bonus poster:

Some shots (Decided to take shots straight from the display cupboard, since it’ll be a hazzle to move it ^^; )~

Dragoon System~

Basically in this FBM version, you get to display your “Dragoons” as if it was flying midair, by using some clear plastic wire. The let down of it is that it isn’t sturdy enough, which cause it to bend down when displayed.

Close up (I like how it turns out ^^)~

Took me around 3 days to complete it. Despite the wire problem, FBM is worth getting, just like MG Destiny’s EBM version ^^

Next Gunpla entry from my collection is this cool looking “MG Strike Gundam + I.W.S.P” ^^

To tell the truth I really like how it looks, and it got one heck of weapon arsenal ^^; If you own “MG Strike Noir”, you can actually equip Striker’s I.W.S.P pack on it, and vice versa. Well according to the story, I.W.S.P is the prototype of Strike Noir~ Took me around 2 days to complete it.

The usual shots :p

Close up~

It has 2 swords, 1 beam rifle, extra shield, 2 beam cannon, and more. What can I say, another excellent MG kit worth getting ^^

On another note, “MG Strike E + I.W.S.P” owns both Strike I.W.S.P and Noir’s weapon arsenal ^^;

Finally, after a long wait, my MG Unicorn Gundam arrived at HAG today. Just went to collect it this afternoon ^^ While collecting, to my surprise, saw MG Destiny Gundam “Extreme Blast Mode” just arrived at the store also. So, I’ve decided to get it, since they’re having a special discount only for this weekend. Sold for S$109…Can’t resist ^^;

Quite busy this week, so probably won’t be able to start building until next week. I think I’ll start with Unicorn 1st, then EBM ^^;

As mentioned before, HAG is having a special discount only for this weekend. Their stocks just arrived today and lots of it, which includes MG Strike Freedom FBM, MG Hi-Nu, 1/60 Gundam Exia, MG Sazabi MCV, and more!! So try and pay a visit while promotion last ^^

I should have done this entry 1st before Dynames ^^; Anyway, next is “1/100 Gundam Exia” ^^, the first 1/100 scale kit for “Gundam 00” series.

Took me 2 days to assemble this kit, complete with panel lines and everything. I think all Gundam 00 1/100 scale kits are worth getting.

The usual shots~

Can’t wait for their MG release, since their kit for Gundam 00 is really good even for a No-Grade ^^

Back to Gunpla ^^; Next entry from my collection is “MG Destiny Gundam”. I was actually planning to get the “Extreme Blast Mode” version, but it’s sold out everywhere =( In the end I decided to get the normal version.

Actually I saw EBM one day at Hobby Point when I was going to watch movie at Tiong Bahru Plaza. I was strooling around when I spotted it. If I remembered correctly, the price was S$140, which is quite high. I was hesitant to buy it, but decided to get it after the movie. 2 hours later, after the movie, it went -poof-, someone actually got it before me ^^; I was like “haha… tough luck!!” XD~

Anyway, some shots ^^

Close up~

Overall, this is a good kit worth getting. I dont think there’s much different between the normal and the EBM version, other than the metallic chrome joint and the “Wings of Light”. But if you have some extra cash, then get the EBM XD.

A little note. MG Destiny Gundam is actually the first Gunpla I ever tried to apply panel lines on ^^