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

Here it is as promise, the second part of the review for “1/100 Gundam Virtue” ^^ This time it features Gundam Virtue ^^

There isn’t much different between Virtue and Nadleeh in terms of details and looks. Both looks great (Now I’m tempted to get a 2nd set so just I can display both >_< ), but mobility wise there’s a big difference. As mentioned before, Nadleeh has pretty much limited mobility. Now you can imagine for Virtue with all the added armors ^^; Mobility pretty much cut by half ( > _ < );

As for cast off and transformation, it isn’t that hard to do ^^ If you compared it to Unicorn‘s transformation, this is nothing :p If you ever played an action figure that can be cast off, pretty much like it.

Anyway, the usual shots~

Close up~

Action shots~

Celestial Beings assembled!!~

Next target would be “1/100 Gundam Astraea” which coming out this month ( > _ < )/

It’s been a while, but finally I managed to finish my “1/100 Gundam Virtue” ^^ Sorry if it took so long, been pretty busy lately ( > _ < );

Since “1/100 Gundam Virtue” allows you to transform to Gundam Nadleeh, I will divide the review into 2 parts just like what I did with Unicorn; one for Virtue mode and one for Nadleeh mode. For starter I will start with Nadleeh ^^ Review for Virtue will follow later ^^

Virtue is a little bit expensive this time compared to other previous 1/100 scale releases, and that’s because it’s like getting a 2 in 1 package ^^; In terms of mobility, Nadleeh pretty much limited, but nevertheless it’s still a cool looking kit ^^

Took me 2 days overall to complete it, although I was expecting it to take longer. One reason is because, pretty much, there’s a lot of painting to do. I did the best I could to make it as close as the manual. Compared to “1/100 Gundam Kyrios”, it’s much more difficult this time ^^; I had to repaint the cable cord to “pink” colour, and luckily my Gundam SEED Destiny marker set have the colour ( > _ < );

Overall, I have to say they did a really good job to get it as close as the anime counterpart in terms of details ^^

Anyway, let the photos do the talk ^^

Close up~

Action shots~

Different lightning set up~

The review for Gundam Virtue will follows later on ^^ Look forward to it ( ^ _ ^ )/

A little bit late on the news, but here it is the box art for “1/100 Gundam Astraea”, which is scheduled for late April 2008 release ^^

On other news, here’s some new images of the upcoming “MG Force Impulse Gundam” from Gundam Base:

Can’t wait~( ^ _ ^ )/

Larger Version

The image of the final product of “MG Force Impulse Gundam” is finally out ^^ This kit will come with the “Excalibur” sword from the Sword Impulse mode and scheduled for May 2008 release.

Looks promising so far ( ^ _ ^ )/

It’s been a while, but finally I managed to finish my “MG Nu Gundam – Metallic Coating Version” ^^

I bought this few weeks ago, but didn’t have the time to build it. Since my finals just ended and I have lots of free time, decided to give it a go and finish it ^^;

Well, all I can say was, they did really good job on this release. Well. atleast it’s much cheaper than the previous release ^^; Similar to the “MG Sazabi – Metallic Coating Version”, the metallic paint job is pure win ^^ What I like about this is that they actually did a really nice job with the “Gold” metallic coating, compared to Sazabi’s.

The kit comes with 3 metal joints; 2 for the ankles, and 1 for the waist. This is to stabilize when it stands, because of the weight from the “Funnel Fins”. A lot of screwing needed and some measuring for the “Leather Pipes” ^^; I didn’t do any panel lines on it because of the same reason of Sazabi, I don’t want to ruin it ^^; Mobility wise it’s much better than Sazabi, but still it can’t really pose much.

Took me around 2 days overall to complete it.

The usual shots~

Close up~

Bazooka and the “Fin Funnels’~

Comparison with Sazabi ^^~

Now left with 1/100 Gundam Virtue ( ^ _ ^ )/

Just got these two kits today; “1/100 Gundam Virtue” and “MG Nu Gundam -Metallic Coating Version” ^^

I have to say, I’m surprised with how big Virtue box is. It’s as big as MG’s box ( > _ < ), but luckily Nu’s box isn’t as big as Sazabi’s ^^; I’ll probably will do Nu first and then Virtue, although I probably won’t be able to finish them until next week…really busy this week ( = _ = );

As usual, I’ll do the reviews after I finished with them ( ^ _ ^ )/

For those who missed the chance in getting the 1/144 Astraea Conversion Kit for the HG Gundam Exia, Bandai has brought you a good news. Bandai is planning to release “1/100 Gundam Astraea” this coming April 2008 with the price of 2,940 Yen.

Ahh, thank god ( > _ < ). That’s Bandai for you ^^;

A little bit late, but my next Gunpla entry is this cool looking “MG Strike Noir Gundam” ^^

I think this was like my 1st MG kit I ever bought, can’t remember (Yeah, I’m getting old… >.< ). Anyway, just like what I mentioned before, my Strike Noir is one of the kit that still have no panel lines done yet, just like my “MG Ex-S Gundam”. Regardless of that, it’s still look cool ^^; I’m planning to add them when I have the time, and when would that be…still undecided ( T _ T ).

Anyway on with the usual shots~

Close up~

Looks cool isn’t? ^^; It’ll look even better with the lines though ( ^ _ ^;)>

Next Gunpla entry is this “PG Strike Gundam” ^^

Here it is, the ultimate Gunpla kit which is even better than that of a Master Grade, Perfect Grade. There is only a number of PG kit been released so far, less than 20 kits. This time I’ve decided to get Strike Gundam. I got this like 5 months ago for S$190 from HAG.

Just like its name, the quality is amazing. You can do lots of different poses with it, and the details, to be honest, is even better than the anime counterpart. The scale is 1/60 and it comes with a LED gimmick located on its head, which allows the eyes to “light” up.

This one took me around 5-6 days to complete, since it’s my first PG kit. There isn’t really a need to do panel lines because of the details, but it’ll look much cooler if you do it ^^

The usual shots, currently equipped with Aile Striker Pack from the “PG Skygrasper + Aile Striker Pack” kit ^^

Close up~

Perfect Grade kits are always worth getting, but only get it if you are really know what you are doing. Not only it’s expensive, but you probably do not want to ruin or break it ( ^ _ ^ );

As promised, here it is “MG Destiny Gundam – Extreme Blast Mode -“ ^^

Managed to finish it during Chinese New Year break ^^; As mentioned before, Extreme Blast Mode offers some goodies that the normal version doesn’t have. They are the “Wings of Light”, 2 clear figures of Shin and Kira, and some weapon gimmick effects.

Other changes include Silver Chrome Joints and Gold colour Decals, both Dry and Water. Overall there isn’t much differences in terms of mobility and appearance, other than those goodies. Although the price is higher than normal version, I think it’s worth getting if you have some extra cash. The “Wings of Light” is one of the reason you should get it ^^

All right then, on with the shots ^^

Close up~

Action shots with “Wings of Light” and weapon gimmick~

I really like the wings effect ( ^ _ ^ )/

As promised, here’s the review for “1/100 Gundam Kyrios” ^^ Just finished it today.

Kyrios took me a full 2 days to finish it. This time I’d like to challenge myself and tried to get Kyrios as close as the Manual. Lots of painting and colouring to do, also panel lines. Did my best, and I’m glad how it turns out ^^ After all, Kyrios is my favourite Gundam from Gundam OO series and probably the most cool looking Gundam for Mobile Armor type :p

On with the shots and lots of it ^^

Action shots~

Close up~

Mobile Armor~

Now just have to wait for Virtue/Nadleeh to complete the collections

( ^ _ ^ )/

Next entry is from the same line up series, MSV Astray, as Blue Frame, which is “1/100 Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu” ^^

I didn’t have the Astray Red Frame to complete my collection, sold out everywhere =/ And the new Green Frame also planned for release, although I’m planning to get the 1/100 scale if it ever comes out.

Amatsu comes with Gold Chrome Joints and also a slick black skintone, which makes the price higher than normal 1/100 scale.

On with the shots ^^

The usual close up~

Out of the 3 current Astray releases, I actually like Amatsu looks the most ( ^ _ ^ )/