HGUC Dom/Rick Dom is the best Dom variant available in terms of proportions and articulation, excluding MG that is.
SCMs are often out of proportion, just like th RX78 version.

Dunno.

GSD series aren't exactly popular to begin with, especially when Saviour didn't really do much due to Athrun moping around early in the series, and got hacked into pieces by Freedom (hated that episode).

3 out of 4 GSD boss gundams are already in MG form, the next one should be Legend, if they decide to revive the GSD line in MG that is.

And,
http://bbs.xhood.net/thread-13419-1-1.html

Translated version of MG Rezel's manual.... now we know a bit more about the mobile suit.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Nov 13 2010, 01:28 PM

No.

Go to youtube and search for reviews. The old 1/144 and 1/100 Tallgeeses are horrible in terms of articulation and have very loose joints. Plus it will require quite a lot of painting to make it anime/lineart accurate.

Totally.

The MG Deathscythe has gotta be one of the most underwhelming MGs of recent times.

Not worth the money at all... not when DHC is inevitable.

Bandai, redeem yourself with an MG Tallgeese.

http://gundamguy.blogspot.com/2010/11/hobb...-001-delta.html
Now that's a Delta Gundam.
And Delta Plus is supposed to come with this shield instead of the bulbous, phallic-like structure it has right now.
If the future MG version doesn't come with this shield and the Hyaku Shiki Kai rifle, Bandai ain't getting my cash.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Nov 14 2010, 07:34 PM

Looking simple is good.

Due to the limited articulations of the old 1/100 and 1/144 Tallgeese, it'd be interesting to see how Bandai improves on the kit in MG form. The elbow and knee joints need to be fixed for greater range of motion, while the skinny legs would need more weight or stiffer joints to support the upper body/backpack weight to prevent it from toppling. Extra strong shoulder joints is a must as the accessories plus entire backpack are mounted onto them, not the back.

Epyon ver Ka... never seen a Katoki variant before, unlike the other 5 gundams. If there is an MG Epyon, they had better include a bigass beam sword which is twice as long as the gunpla based on the anime, instead of the short and fat version bundled in the 1/100 kit.

Opinions are subjective.

Due to the technological advancements these days, for me if an MG doesn't have innovative gimmicks then it is underwhelming. And that is also due to the fact that modern HGUC kits are as good as older MGs.

You can choose to spend your 3800yen on any MG you like, it'd be unfair for me to recommend any over the Deathscythe since fans of DS will regard it as the one of the best MGs anyway.

Bandai should really consider releasing some Gaia Gear stuff...


It looks more Macross than Gundam to be honest, but man look at the intricate designs of the mechas. The arsenal of the Gaia Gear itself is a sight to behold... loads of missiles, beam cannons, multipurpose launcher, bazookas, even funnels. I-field, Minovsky Drive, Psycommu... you name it, it has it.


http://bbs.xhood.net/viewthread.php?tid=13522&extra=&page=1

More:
http://www.bad-words.com/images/gaiagear.html

And yes, the protagonist is a Char clone by the name of Alfonse Char; pretty much similar background as Full Frontal except he is on the "good guy" side this time.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Nov 15 2010, 06:15 PM

Funnels.... GO !!!

Looks like it's confirmed now that the PG SF can't spread its wings evenly like the lineart... boo.

Nice subtle decals, better than the fancy girly fonts of the GSD MGs. Still can't believe that for something this expensive, they still refuse to give a full bling skeleton.

It's late November now and there's still no news of Dec MG... looks like the PG is the Xmas special this year then.

BURNING TAI-IIIIII !!!!!!!!!!!

That's due to the MS development in 0083 era.

It would be sweeter had the Quel or Custom came with bazookas, but they decided to leave it out since they were never seen to use that weapon in the anime. The longer bullpup rifle looks more menacing than the puny one of the older GM Kai/Powered GM/GP01, but the ammo clip will impede posing to a significant extent.

But hell yeah.... BURNING TAI-IIII !!!

MG DHC looks better proportioned than the ver Ka Deathscythe, mainly due to the gigantic bat wings which balance out the oversized shoulders and short, stubby torso.

But seriously, who would want to buy the normal ver Ka Deathscythe now eh Bandai? Should have stuck with Okawara's original anime version as the 1st MG and then release the DHC instead.

And MG Tallgeese please Bandai... if you want me to buy any MGs in the future. I'm sticking with the awesome HGUCs now thank you very much.

RM 50 for Gouf Custom is hell cheap. Grab it quick !

http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51615955.html
Paint job nightmare.... Obvious nub marks don't help too, except for those who are going to sand the hell out of it and paint the entire thing.

I guess the only downside to the DHC would be the lack of accessories since the Katoki design only comes with the scythe and nothing else, not even a shield.

Anyway... my HGUC Sinanju has arrived !!!! Looking at the tiny black armour pieces is giving me a headache... maybe I should build the Gunner Zaku which I received as a present first.

DHC is designed by Katoki, hence no need for "version Ka" ler...

The ver Ka label is used for MGs whose production are overseen by Katoki himself (if you believe the various forums on the internet). I think it's a labelling gimmick to further enhance the product's desirability given Katoki's fame in the gundam designing world.

The "Customs" are the Katoki redesigns of second generation W gundams. They are supposed to be the same suit as the TV series but just look different. The Wing/Deathscythe ver Ka are Katoki redesigns of Okawara's first gen W suits, where they are now being used in the new Gundam W comic.

Or DIY your own wire hanger stand... costs less than RM1.

Pandaguy !



http://schizophonic9.com/hg_beargguy.html

So cute.

Tight joints, especially ABS joints are important so that the gunpla can maintain its pose without succumbing to gravity. Even more important in MG due to the larger and heavier accessories. The HGUC GP02 wouldn't be able to sustain the weight of the shoulder thrusters in extended mode if they were connected via polycaps.

The worst scenario would be non-ABS, non-PC, normal plastic joints that rub against each other... The friction wears down the plastic so quick and you'll lose all posability and everything flops. Just like the backpack of the 1/100 Astray Blue Frame.

Awesomest mecha ever... until Bandai releases the Nightingale !

Die die die !!!



Speaking of which... my Sinanju will remain in the box for a long time.... langsung no time and mood to build... don't want to rush it for the fear of mucking up the paintjob anyway... will attempt to finish my gunner zaku first.

Finished snap fit of the HG Gunner Zaku... just left some tiny detailing which couldn't be done since I left my paint elsewhere.


Thumbs Up:
1. Simple kit which can be completed in one afternoon.
2. It's actually pretty bulky when compared to other HG 1/144s of the same series.
3. Bigass gun is full of win. The red copper wire included for the cable looks pretty good.
4. Additional right hand for the beam rifle hence you don't have to unsnap parts. But you'll need to do so if you want the axe to be held in the right hand.
5. Monoeye is easy to rotate... unlike the HGUCs which always give the fear of snapping.
6. Awesome shield with better articulation and it can actually swing forwards enough to provide cover for the entire left arm. The HGUC Zakus' shoulder shield lack the double joint which allow this.

Thumbs Down:
1. Obviousv seam lines in areas such as the forearms and legs.
2. The lack of decals makes it look pretty plain. Some numbers or army emblems would be sweet, such as those bundled in more recent HGUC kits.
3. It's not the most sturdy kit out there, especially the joints.
4. Due to the lack of ball joints, the front skirts can't really be seperated for individual movements without sacrificing stability.
5. The leg armours inhibit a lot of ankle movement and therefore giving some problems to posing.
6. The bigass gun isn't really easy to pose as its butt tends to get blocked by the torso when it's held underneath the armpit. Similar problem arises in every kit with a long cannon or launcher.
7. No trigger finger, but this is very minor.
8. Near-useless neck. The design of the helmet inhibits a lot of movement too.

Conclusion... best 1/144 Zaku Warrior out there... why bother with the normal version when you can have a bigass gun? Rey's Wizard pack looks good but puny rifle loses out. The one which looks more badass would be Yzak's Blaze Zaku with twin gatlings and poleaxe, but Bandai refused to release it in HG form.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Dec 9 2010, 03:19 PM

May, may not.

I can't remember whether the AEUG were actually shown using GM Customs in animation since by the time of 0087 the GMIIs (and Hizacks) were the mainstay EFSF grunt units with Titans using Hizacks and AEUG using Nemos.

The Rick Dom II however got a colony colour version which is the most lazy rehash ever... they didn't even bother adding additional goodies, just recoloured it. The Dom Tropen at least got more accessories in the desert variant; while the EFSF Zaku F2 got different decals.

But hell.... GM Custom looks much better than the Quel with those bigass shoulders even though the Titans colour scheme is more menacing.

Slightly off... it's supposed to be a darker shade of purple, but gunpla colours are often a shade lighter maybe due to the plastic.

Purple fits Angelo given his feminine character design. His Rozen Zulu is much worse with flower petal design theme and high heels.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Dec 15 2010, 07:36 PM

Possibly, since I've yet to watch ZZ and have no plans to do so.

The GM III was starting to become EFSF's main grunt suit by 0088 which further emphasises the demise of GM Customs which were only used sparingly during 0083. Our original discussion was about AEUG using GM Customs instead.



HGUC seems very plausible as Bandai will want to milk profits from the Unicorn OVAs. Even Kshatriya got a HGUC despite its bulk; the relatively smaller Rozen Zulu shouldn't be a problem. In fact I think most suits from Unicorn will at least get an HGUC, the rehashed grunt suits however might be overlooked or re-released as lazy recolours.

This post has been edited by StarGhazzer: Dec 16 2010, 04:05 AM