QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jun 2 2011, 07:51 PM)
For the budget conscious, try the HGUC version of the S/ExS. It's more forgiving on the wallet, big enough to stand among average-sized MG kits, You lose the transformation of the core fighter and bomber parts but how often would one transform the MG version anyway?
At 2500 yen, it's even cheaper than the HGUC Sazabi and comes with more parts. The 8000 yen MG version doesn't even come with a full skeleton due to its transformation mechanism and old technology.
Transform? MG Ex-S? 3 words for you my friend,
don't even try . If you think MG Unicorn is hard to transform, wait till you try Ex-S (troublesome, time consuming and annoying). Beside MS mode >>> MA mode imo.
HGUC version doesnt have the external fuel tank though.
While the MG is abit expensive, its worth it. The price is about the same as most special edition MG + another RM30 or so (SF Full Burst, Destiny Full Blast or whatever the hell it was, etc) but u get more for what you pay for. More runners, more parts, more bulk. I got it when yen rate is at 0.032 so about 260
There is a certain charm to it. Yes it cant do dynamic poses, cant stand on its own 2 feet or even hold its massive gun properly but it just look so dam cool even if it just stand there like a brick. It's sheer size is its main selling point dominating every other MG out there (apart from perfect Zeong of course). When u hav it in your collection and put it in ur display cabinet along with other MG, the 1st thing ppl will notice is the Ex-S.
I mean look at it
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It just scream "Buy me!! I look awesome!!"