Well im not really into gundam destiny...but it has such a unique design where it looks like a protagonist and antagonist design.. it could be both a hero and a villain >.< hard to explain...
I did some minor painting on this kit... so dont expect to have a same outcome on your kit. and also i applied some of the decals.. which will i state on my review :)
and also Im going to skip the inner frame review because its such a drag -_-!
oh any way, theres a lot of things going around in my room so im not using my old setup in this review :P
PLATES and DECALS
Total of 10 plates...and i was surprise to see that huge piece of decals. they will give you two shades of white, blue, light blue (or more like silver), red, yellow and khaki green... and some clear parts.
they will also give you 2 spares of pink beam sabers which you will not use.
Oh, I already pre-panel lined this plates
FEET
Great articulation, the feet can bend downward and a little articulation on the toes. and those armor on the feet looks bulky for me...
LEGS
Great color and parts separation, fully detailed. can bend fully around 180...the flaps at the calf (thrusters) can go up and down. the feet will be connected at two points. just look at it bend. >.<
the silver part in the back of the knee is painted...suppose to put some metal decals in there but it like to peel off...so just better to paint it. :P
SKIRTS
Front skirts and back skirts is in individual joints. unlike the first RG's it doesnt pop off! great color separation and great details.
the connectors for the legs has a gimmick where you can place it forward and backward... this is to maximize its posing capabilities...(i think)
the connectors for the legs has a gimmick where you can place it forward and backward... this is to maximize its posing capabilities...(i think)
SIDE SKIRTS
Great color separation and details. It will somehow hinders the side-by-side movement of the legs...but you can still move it for posing the MS
BODY
Great body... I have some very very little minor trimming just to feet the lower waist on the body...but no hassle though. it can move side to side. the cockpit can open. great details and color separation. :)
ARMS and Shoulder
the arms is bended at two joints. at first i thought its kinda short...but its still proportional on the whole MS. great articulation and details. beam boomerang can be attached on the shoulder pads.
They will aslo give you two sets of close hands, open hands, RG hands and a trigger finger hand
seven in total.
HEAD
very handsome head. the red tear is done for you. its has a very small parts so be careful on building the head (I almost lose the red part for the v-fin and the mask). you will have to a stickers for the eyes, fore and back head cameras.
MS
Really. great articulation. your imagination is the limit. it could even reach the beam boomerang on the other shoulders. really great! here are some pics and poses.
the opening cockpit
Shimon boxing style inspired
WINGS, WEAPON and ACCESSORIES
the wings is nicely done! great color separation and great details.. can bend upward, downward and forwards and back. just look at it when all is open up!
once the wings and weapon is attached, it will turn back heavy... but you can always have your action base for aerial poses.
Let me see you peacock!
well it can still stand on its own if you can just balance it.
on the wings you can attache the beam canon and the anti-ship sword. Both can fold...
great articulation and details. :)
Yup! can still stand on its own.. great!
and you may want to remove the canon first before making some pose, though you can move it forward while it is attached but it like to fall off...so might like to remove it first, then attache it again.
I really have a hard time making this pose... the sword is just to heavy for the arms to handle.. but when its done... it really look like a bad ass
The beam boomerangs. you will have some options in here... you can have it as boomerangs, long boomerang or a beam sabers... your choice! great clear pink plastics!
the beam riffle.. great details. the handle on the front can move side to side. you can use the trigger finger hand for a solid connection. It can also stored at the back.
SHIELD
unfortunately, you will just have a clear plastic for the beam shield and put some stickers at the back for the blue effects. and you have to align it perfectly or you will have some stickers outside the shield... so its a challenge to put the stickers on...
For the shield.. great details.. the yellow part on the side are stickers... it can extend so you will see the red parts inside.
OTHERS...
you will have a small Shinn Asuka figure and a connector for the action base... I forgot to take pics of those sorry >.<
COMPARISON
Blow its head up!!
OVER ALL
Great MS! Great articulation! Great details!
I really like that they will give you seven sets of hands...so you dont need to remove the hand armor and replace the hand. Just be careful not to lose the gray part on the hand when switching them.
No loose parts and solid connection. the sword is really heavy for the arms though...
If you like Gundam Seed Destiny series...this is a must buy kit
