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post Jul 24 2011, 01:07 AM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Jul 24 2011, 01:02 AM)
of all the collection, why this? sweat.gif
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that must be the 1/60 WZ
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post Jul 26 2011, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Jul 26 2011, 10:17 AM)
time machine got sell paint and enamel thinner? that day go BTS, both GA and GT also dont have sad.gif
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surprisingly enamel paint is not very popular because it tends to dry on thicker (also takes longer to dry) than other base paints. a lot of people go more for acrylic or lacquer paints. i remember seeing acrylic and lacquer paints at time machine, but not enamel ones. I think AFHobby has them. Even so, black enamel paint is a lot more popular than other colours so don't be disheartened if you manage to find only black enamels.
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post Jul 26 2011, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jul 26 2011, 07:32 AM)
Whoaaaa.... more great stuff coming out soon....

JESTAAAAA. Pure sex.
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Now that we have clearer pictures, more details are revealed:
1. Part swapping required for the shield to enable posing on the back or at the sides. Not fussed, since less moving parts mean less risk of saggy joints.

2. The shield has a handle and a hole. Can't see any pegs sticking out from the left forearm, but that additional black piece next to the two backpack-sheild connectors in the last pic might be it.

3. Two tone blue pieces provided. The lighter shade looks weird but likely due to photography flash. The Rezel's initial pictures looked weird too but the end product was quite accurate, unlike Angelo's Zulu which turned from purple to pink.

4. Can't see any part-swapping pieces for the visor, yet at the same time there aren't any pictures showing the visor being flipped downwards. I hope this feature is included otherwise it'd be blasphemous.

5. Two beams but only one sabre. Oh well... spare part.

6. Right forearm is indeed carrying clips hence the left hand can grab it and attach it to the carbine. Would have liked the clips to be attached to the right skirt armour, sabre storage on the right (so that left hand can grab and use it), and grenade launcher on left forearm. Makes more sense this way.

Gonna preorder... hopefully HLJ got early-bird offer. whistling.gif

Some interesting GPB kits:
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1. Beginning J Gundam looks the best among its variations. This time it's circles... X next perhaps? This is only a custom build but good to see the return of the traditional mouth vents although the unique beam V-fin deserves its place. Would have liked massive beam swords instead of solid blades.

2. Silver stripes for the white Sinanju. Looks more cohesive than the striking gold. I'd be fcked if they released this with the bazooka. I want the bazooka for my red Sinanju. Then again, being Bandai, they might just release this with a bazooka but NO beam rifle. Awesome mode for the forearm beam sabre compartment... Bandai why can't you do this for the original red Sinanju?

3. Custom Unicorn. Ugh. Ugly colour scheme.

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1. Now we know where the beam sabres are stored. Those white stuff on the phallic shield ! Well there's only two... so maybe the other two are missiles. 

2. Other than that, nothing out of the blue really. We've already seen how the Rezel transforms and the Delta Plus is not drastically different.

3. Hm... MG Delta Gundam maybe laugh.gif But bling bling will be $$.

There's also a modded HG Aegis with a few RG Strike parts. Very fcking awesome indeed, but the transformation capabilities are unfortunately compromised due to the extended length of the legs and some modified joints. Lazy to link pics but they're there in Gundam Guy where all these came from.
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Here's what I think:

1. Jesta looks really interesting, when the GM ECOAS version came out, I told myself the Jesta will look tonnes better. And it does. But I really hope they don't make the visor a part's swapping gimmick.
2. Beginning J - meh. The beginning gundams never really looked good to me because I guess they were never actually real mobile suits, just model kits sad.gif
3. I love Sinanjus but I might just pass on the white one since I've already got the red HGUC one. Probably you're right, it wont have the beam rifle nor the beam axes it seems. Losing all those in exchange for movable beam sabre gimmick and bazooka...is it really worth it?
4. Bad colours on the Unicorn sad.gif
5. The other two stuff on the shield are grenades I think. Delta plus, Rezel and Zeta all have the same or similar transformations. I still prefer the original Zeta. It was original and interesting then, now it's just gimmicky. And the rifle on the Delta Plus. Why is everything so thin? Looks like a damn anorexic MS.
6. I would like to see a Delta Gundam but it's a mobile suit variation so it may not come out. So I'd have to say a Hyaku Shiki 2.0 might be more likely (fingers crossed)
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post Jul 26 2011, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Jul 26 2011, 12:28 PM)
friday gonna go TM to see if got anything to buy

those paint normally around what price?
acrylic and lacquer paint can use leveling thinner to thin it?

i planning to get paint for panel line instead of panel marker and some nub mark touch up


Added on July 26, 2011, 12:29 pm
only postage for them, which is a problem for me since i'm not at home most of the time
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levelling thinner and retarder is usually used to make paint dry slower and more evenly. I'm not too sure but I believe when using lacquer paints and acrylic u will have issues with paint drying too fast leaving brushmarks, which is why ppl use retarder and levelling thinner. I havent had much experience with lacquer and acrylics but I think u can use levelling thinner for them. In fact you can even use water with acrylic paints. Can anyone else confirm?

QUOTE(daydreaming @ Jul 26 2011, 01:35 PM)
mmm so i think i need a pencil to draw the lines...and a knife to make the actual lines...then panel line those lines. hahaha.

ok, just my imagination. i think the difficulty is too high for me :T
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It would be good if u had some modelling tape (i think that's the term), it's basically something like a thick sticky tape you stick on the model to guide ur knife as u cut.
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post Jul 27 2011, 06:25 PM

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QUOTE(zheyuen @ Jul 27 2011, 06:04 PM)
wtf is that??
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exactly my sentiments
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post Jul 29 2011, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jul 29 2011, 08:23 AM)
Jesus guys. Too much random chit-chat... not enough gunpla.

Pure awesome. MG heaven.
http://www.xiaot.com/vbbs/viewthread.php?t...&extra=page%3D1
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Haih...I agree...no substance, just random chit chat. StarGhazzer, you might find this interesting, final images of the mG Delta PLus:

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Being a fan of the original Zeta, I must say I am disappointed they've stuck with the same transformation process for the Zeta, Delta Plus and Rezel (legs splayed out wide, head and arms in the middle). The only difference is probably the quality and sturdiness of the kit and the fact that the wings don't have to be flipped to the front. But I am pleased that in Wave Rider mode there is no visible head like the Epyon.


Added on July 29, 2011, 9:48 am
QUOTE(mf_yamato @ Jul 28 2011, 08:41 PM)
it happens in the series..but while airborn la.....
hahahaha
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I don't think the ground type is quite in scale to the Apsalus. If memory serves me right, the Apsalus was a monster compared to the gundam.

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post Jul 29 2011, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(General_Nic @ Jul 29 2011, 01:11 PM)
cant blame them, even real Delta Plus transformation process is similar to Zeta in the animation
this is because most transforming MS designs are based on Zeta
it would be damn funny if Wing loses its shield then there'll be no transformation  laugh.gif
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It's a shame though. The Delta Plus was supposed to be based on the Delta Gundam (the original idea for Hyaku Shiki). I can see why the Rezel would copy the transformation of the Zeta as it was based on it. The Delta + however should be based on the Delta Gundam, which I feel should have had a different transformation from Zeta since it was technically a different gundam. In war terms of course it's most realistic and economical to build on the best working design you have. But in terms of mecha designers, it was not creative.

Speaking of not creative, I totally agree with how weird the Wing, Epyon and later series transformations are. One exception being the Aegis which I feel was pretty nice.
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post Jul 29 2011, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jul 29 2011, 07:30 PM)
Zeta's transformation is slightly different to Delta/Delta+ and Rezel.

Delta transforms with its legs folded down and skirt armours twisted upwards and facing back. Zeta's legs go up while skirt armours face forward and can be used as beam cannons, which is indeed the case in the Z Plus variants.

Rezel's transformation is more similar to the Delta's, although it is supposed to originate from the Methuss. The legs fold 180 degrees like the Methuss, yet the arms/shoulders rotate inwards like the Zeta/Delta.

The Methuss's shoulders join together with the leg thrusters while the entire forearm is hidden in the legs.

All similar, yet different and unique in their own ways.
Watch this review and you'll see why Raider doesn't only look bad, the quality of the gunpla is also shabby.

Raider is the most impractical EA gundam ever. Half of its weapons can't be used in MS mode so what's the point of turning into a robot?

It's a glorified, transforming Dodai. That's all it is.
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Yes, ur right, the transformation of the Rezel is similar to the Methuss (both of them even have the crotch hook). The directions the skirt armours and legs face are different yes, but why do all the suits have to drop their head into their chest and flip out the cockpit? Was there no other way to transform (although the Rezel transforms slightly differently I think)
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post Jul 31 2011, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Jul 31 2011, 10:49 AM)
this i couldnt deny.. as a non-newtype pilot that use Ball can even pawn a Zaku biggrin.gif
same goes to Acguy that can pawn Gundam Ground Type's head although later turn out lose

for non UC, it is Flag Setsuna's custom(oh wait, he is an Innovator)
oh well, i dont say from UC or non-UC cause i refer to Delta Plus are mistakenly as gundam unit.. heck, it doesnt have gundam name lol
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this is the Delta Gundam:

http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/MSN-001_Delta_Gundam

Delta Plus is a mass production prototype based on it. Just like Zeta plus is mass prod prototype based on Zeta.


Added on July 31, 2011, 11:46 amPlease do not make the mistake of comparing UC suits to 00 suits...lol

QUOTE(Impulse10 @ Jul 30 2011, 11:48 PM)
gundam is always to GOD unit. zeta like brave unit in 00 series.
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post Jul 31 2011, 01:11 PM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Jul 31 2011, 12:28 PM)
Delta Gundam doesnt exist psychically same with GP04G Gerbera Gundam(Zeon have illegal access Gerbera Gundam's data in Evolve)
Delta Plus and Delta Gundam is different mobile suit right? it like comparing AEUG and TITANS RX-178 based on color
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If u read the link, the Hyaku Shiki was supposed to be Delta Gundam, but due to technology limitations at the time, they could not build it thus the Hyaku Shiki was not transformable. The Delta Plus is simply based on the original design of the Delta Gundam, which they can make since the technology is now available. They are two different suits. The 'plus' annotation normally denotes a mass produced prototype based on a similar gundam design. I guess it should be the same as comparing Gerbera Tetra to Gerbera Gundam I suppose, but comparing the two versions of the RX-178 doesn't make sense as the AEUG MK-II is a repainted Titans MK-II. The AEUG did not build the MK-II.


Added on July 31, 2011, 1:12 pm
QUOTE(amduser @ Jul 31 2011, 12:31 PM)
looks like it is too heavy to even stand on its own (minus the 3 mini support stand), the mecha itself look like it gonna fall laugh.gif

but nice add on, what are those long white stick behind? nuke?
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Those are fuel tanks I believe.

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post Aug 3 2011, 08:59 AM

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Why does the thread pic keep changing?
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post Aug 5 2011, 01:12 AM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 5 2011, 01:06 AM)
actually both also anime color accurate
just HGUC need to touch up at some part

btw wrong shield position for that HGUC
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Why do I still prefer the Hyaku Shiki?

Source: http://blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51759454.html
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post Aug 5 2011, 01:19 AM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 5 2011, 01:16 AM)
try paint Hyaku Shiki into Delta Plus color scheme hmm.gif
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or other way around? lolz


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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 5 2011, 01:16 AM)
try paint Hyaku Shiki into Delta Plus color scheme hmm.gif
potential break part spotted: http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/hacchaka/imgs/0/5/05d3957a.jpg

the c-clip will break like MG 00 Qan T too whistling.gif
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The c-clip is just like in the Zeta 2.0, just to hold the shield in place during Wave Rider mode...should not be under undue stress I believe...

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post Aug 5 2011, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 5 2011, 02:34 AM)
im really sure that part will break after try to pull shield back for MS mode
oh well, im skipping this.. will get HGUC instead(no complicated and fragile part, simple transform mode blush.gif )
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i've tried maybe 3 times so far and i'm really sure it didn't break for my zeta. but the zeta clip is thicker i guess.

QUOTE(MyKy44 @ Aug 5 2011, 10:14 AM)
i prefer neither. blek
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agreed smile.gif UC kits FTW!! lolz
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post Aug 5 2011, 01:55 PM

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QUOTE(HoNeYdEwBoY @ Aug 5 2011, 01:40 PM)
hmmm, is there any problem with that model ? hmm.gif
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It's simple and it looks like Quanta/Double-0/Astraea. It can't use it's big sword and gun at the same time and is pretty much useless at long range. Other than that it's fine smile.gif
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post Aug 7 2011, 12:48 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Aug 7 2011, 12:29 PM)
the knee armor also bigger than the leh, wonder can it stand proper if fitted with larger equipment
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What is the difference of this GNX compared to the rest? Is it a different model? I'm not very familiar with Gundam 00 mecha
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post Aug 10 2011, 01:53 AM

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QUOTE(ascentic @ Aug 9 2011, 01:17 PM)
yeah .. sure bro.. It's free @ first.. but u know typical human/collectors.. the price can go way high!.. and at the end of the day is either u want it or just forget it smile.gif .. haha ..

General_nic.. I got 2 of the katana.. smile.gif I just show 1 only.. haha.. so ARF wielding dual katanas will still be the metal piece 1.. smile.gif haha.. I somehow get 2 katana instead of 1.. so dun ask me how .. I got my ways tongue.gif haha.. cheers..
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Is it a ploy to raise the price of the ARF by first offering 'free gifts' at raised price then removing the gift and maintaining the price?

QUOTE(Tiger I @ Aug 9 2011, 03:46 PM)
user posted image
Lawa wub.gif
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That's child's play compared to this:



QUOTE(daydreaming @ Aug 9 2011, 05:30 PM)
just saw Z's review on MG Destiny....... need to paint clear red for the sabers =_= alamak.
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You don't need to do everything Z does. Z always mentions he hates building the bases that come with the gundam etc because it takes up space but i don't see why if you've paid for it you wouldn't build it. So if you've got nothing against the anime-accurate pink beams, why don't you keep it that way?

QUOTE(calcilis @ Aug 9 2011, 06:30 PM)
lol solar hand = =
something to share
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Lol...nice job...but would be better if the saber was in the other hand...would fit the slice better

QUOTE(ascentic @ Aug 9 2011, 10:56 PM)
Sorry It's just the KATANA sahaja smile.gif haha..

well, today I was really quite shocked to see this in my PM... as I was trying to buy something from a seller in the flee market!...
"(OOO) Re: Assembled Gundam, Today, 03:57 PM
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-OK RM100 can but when we COD make sure you take it for RM100. No more bargaining regardless of the condition."

Really Feel like "WTF.. what attitude is this!.. never tell me much about the condition than let me know this.. trying to be a joker?"
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Stay away from him. It's not worth it.

QUOTE(golbeza @ Aug 10 2011, 12:17 AM)
next time i'll make it really really really really small  tongue.gif

anyone up for a MG OO Raiser Trans Am mode? i know i'm not tongue.gif
G-News: Premium Bandai Hobby Shop Online MG 00 Raiser Trans-Am Mode!
Start Orders from 11 August 2011 till TBD
Price: 6,825 Yen

Contents:
Runners in Gloss injection parts reproducing Trans-Am Mode
GN Drive with Red LED
(No.1 LED included)
Stickers
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Add this to my list of MG kits using the Exia/00/Qanta recycled design that Bandai is making money off. So that makes 5 different kits of Setsuna's gundams. Not bad Bandai.

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post Aug 10 2011, 09:54 AM

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http://bandai-hobby.net/site/gunpla_recipe02.html

http://bandai-hobby.net/site/gunpla_recipe01.html

instructions on how to build the MSes that come in the postcards for RGs
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post Aug 11 2011, 02:45 PM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Aug 11 2011, 12:29 PM)
I'm starting to think that there might be varying qualities in Bandai's ABS joints.

My HGUC GP02's ABS joints are stiff as heck, same with the RX78 ver2.0; yet the ones on my MKII ver2.0 are appalling. It can't even hold its rifle properly and the elbows are flabby.
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you can try coating the joints in superglue/UHU glue to thicken them. The Zeta 2.0 I'm currently building unfortunately suffers from overexcited transformation syndrome where the user transforms each part repeatedly as he builds it. The UHU helps.

QUOTE(dfcloud @ Aug 11 2011, 12:46 PM)
is hlj is enough for me to search for any released model kit or is there some other website with a more complete list?
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you can try 1999.co.jp/eng/gundam. It has multiple photos of the kit, box, runners and even scans of the manual


QUOTE(ooiwbng @ Aug 11 2011, 02:30 PM)
B>full saber kit sad.gif
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wth does that mean?

The Delta Plus seems to have gotten a scathing review from Syd @ gaijin-gunpla who cites its inability to stand up properly and lack of additional weapons for the low score (55.7/100):

http://www.gaijin-gunpla.com/mg-delta-plus-review-55-7/

Edit: I also notice that the Delta plus comes with 2 extra parts meant for transformation to make the end result more stable...tsk tsk...naughty Bandai. But if it helps with stability, why not?

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post Aug 11 2011, 03:29 PM

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QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Aug 11 2011, 03:27 PM)
im with gaijingunpla side

with the leg design, for sure it have trouble standing
skip it and buy the HGUC instead
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that's true...but they could've included a stand like the Zeta 2.0 or something...all they included was the stand connector.

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