
This is a short review of MG XM-X1 Crossbone Gundam X1 Ver Ka, S.N.R.I. Prototype Mobile Suit.
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Bought this back in 2007 for only RM90, which I think is a steal. Found back while doing house cleaning

Pardon the nub marks and seam lines. It's only snap-fitted. The kit comes with warning labels, dry transfer and stickers, which I'm finding it right now. And yeah, I'm lazy to do panel lining right now. Maybe later.

The MG Crossbone is a medium-sized model kit once completed. Comes with gajififillion of weapons, namely:
Vulcan Gun x2
Heat Dagger x2
Beam Saber x2
Scissor Anchor x2
Brand Marker x2
Zambuster x1 (Buster Gun x1) (Beam Zamber x1)
Anti Beam Coating Mantle x1
Articulation:


Head: Standard Gundam head with extra mouth piece articulation for gimmick (pardon me for not knowing what it is called).

Arms: The arms can move freely, while the elbow are double-jointed and pegged as well for swivel movement. The fingers are similar to older MG Gundams (thumbs and trigger fingers are on ball joint while three others are swivel). Peg in palm for weapons.

Torso: A bit of up and down movement, and also side to side. Openable cockpit, both for the Mobile Suit and for the Core Fighter itself. Trusters move freely.


Core Fighter: Since there is no PC parts at all, it will sag in time. I know mine did. Transformation of Core Fighter is easy, but do take note of the trusters, they do annoy you.

Crouch: Front skirt include Scissor Anchor, side skirt can store both Buster Gun and Beam Zamber. All skirts are on ball joint.
Legs: Can move freely due to peg design, not ball jointed. Knees are double jointed, and can store Heat Dagger in each calf. Feet are articulated and its toes can move up quite a bit. Base of the feet can also be armed with Heat Dagger if one does wish to do that.
Pros:
I got it cheap
This dude is loaded with weapons, although it might be impossible to pose with all. It says 'Imma freaking arsenal on the move'
Nice design IMO
Katoki always enjoys giving LOADS of warning label so that enemy know and fear that this particular Gundam is very dangerous
Cons:
Bandai decided that PC part might harm the Earth and thus does not include it in this kit design
Lack of PC will surely affect the joint. Mine already loose in some places, notably on Core Fighter itself
I was young back then. Staying in college, doing nothing, I enjoy playing with it if I'm bored with games, chit-chat and studying. Kinda regretted playing too much with this kit, and the lack of PC parts is a PITA. But hey, if you love the design, go for it. Just don't really play with it after assembly.