Project Battled Damage Exia
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Manufacturer: 高高模型
Scale: 1/100
Series: MG
Origin: Gundam00
Price: Normal price - RM90, Promotional price - 2 for RM140 (from Takumikun)
Estimated Time Completion: 12 hours
Actual Time Completion: 10 hours
Quick Review
- This kit is fun to build, and the end result is not too far away from the original Bandai version :p
- The plastic quality is not so good, and the parts are not as refined as Bandai therefore more work is needed if you really want the kit to be as presentable as the Bandai's.
- The GN drive is a bit messy but no major issue here.
- The decals are surprisingly good!
- The ratings are my personal opinion... and I'm using Bandai's as the baseline.
Articulation (no rating, Bandai is equally bad)
- unless otherwise said so, this quick review applies to the Bandai version too...
- Head: BAD. Single-joint, not much movement.
- Chest: OK. Can lean forward and backward by a bit.
- Torso: BAD. Although there is a ball joint, the skirts are in the way of the torso movement.
- Shoulder: OK.
- Upper arm: OK.
- Wrist: BAD. The wrist guard is in the way blocking the movement.
- Hand: Bandai's hand is much better!
- Groin/Hip: BAD! BAD! BAD! (same to Bandai) The joints provide excellent movement, but parts like the GN Blade hanger/holder, the skirts and the tight armour are preventing the movement!
- Knee: GOOD!
- Ankle: VERY BAD!
Plastic Quality: Bandai's a lot better. 4/10
Snap-fit-ability: Mostly OK. 7/10
Colour: OK. 7/10
Chrome Parts: Average. 5/10
Decals: Good! 8/10
GN Drive: Bad! 4/10
Buying Recommendation
- RM90 vs RM240... if you are in a budget constrain, this is a good choice.
- If you are looking forward to painting and modding, do get this :)
- If you are only assembly and not any painting, get the Bandai version.
- If you have money, get the BANDAI!
Cheers.
Nicholas Chua
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