this one was not set up properly, just a random shot and i just picked the box as the background.. and since the room was dark so i just used flash
didn't work out very well
in any case, as far as the inner frame is concerned, just a few kinks here and there such as not 100% perfect snap fitting, but overall it's very nice.. i can see a lot of potential for the frame.. just off the top of my head, this frame reminds me of characters like ironman etc. and i think it can easily be customized as such
i think it's well worth it.. i won't be putting on the outer armor just yet though, i need to go get some paints first

finished silver castle SD Epyon!
an amazing redesign of the SD version of Epyon, since we never got one from b**dai.. we only got the previous old one which is extremely short and tiny
the kit comes with clear armor and normal armor (for all the red parts on the runners)
the kit is also designed with an inner frame! pretty cool for an SD!

some comparison with b**dai's old SD Epyon


the clear part really shows, but the red color is much too dark


the bonus here is that while the old SD's heat rod is made up of the shield and 2 pieces of 3 units whip each, the SC Epyon has all the whip parts on individual ball joints for better posability! much like the MG, in fact


amazing kit, pretty okay to build, damn awesome to look at.. he stands as tall as the SD Wing EW and i'm very happy with that!

and now, for the cons.. while the design is great, the execution is lacking.. they have some great ideas, with their inner frame for the SD.. however! due to molding issue, the joints for the elbows and knees are extremely prone to breaking as they are 2 pieces connected via a peg to create the swivel for the elbow and knee
while i was careful with this, and trimmed down some of the pegs to ensure the joints are not too tight and not very prone to breaking, my unit's knee joint still broke and required some fixing.. while the fix is not extremely hard to do, it comes as a disappointment that i would have to do it in the first place..
the armor pieces sliding up through the arms and legs makes me nervous as well since the elbow and knee joints are quite hard to work with..

HOWEVER! i think it is a brilliant start for something like this.. just a few problems to iron out and they have a great looking SD line.. i'd love to have more Wing series SD kits as b**dai have ignored them for years! if you're a fan of SDs and Wing.. don't think twice about this one

This post has been edited by HxiiiK: Sep 22 2012, 07:17 PM

This post has been edited by kenjcd: Sep 22 2012, 11:21 PM

My loot today Will do open box for all a bit later



Stay tuned

very interested in the 0 Gundam one.. do a quick unboxing and see if any goodies inside please?

remember my comments on this kit? this is exactly what I was talking about. I fishing broke BOTH the knees during assembling
but if compared to B**dai version, this one does stands out

Ground Type Nu

Gao Gao HG 0 Gundam Type A.C.D open box

Box Art


Manual (Inner Cover)


Runner A


Runner B


Runner C & Polycaps & Beam Saber & Sticker


Cheers

thanks! was hoping for some extra stuff inside though since ascentic was saying got some goodies.. haha..
nevertheless, looks like a nice one to have, since i didnt get the b brand one

a bit disappointed that the 'wings of light' was not included though.. i wouldn't mind if they bumped up the price slightly

wing light is gundam 0 old type ver..
just wait it will come out soon..

didn't know there was a different version.. is this one that is just release the one he abandon reborns for at the end?

The initial 0 Gundam that saved Setsuna in the 1st eposide is in grey color, that version is with the GN effect (WIng of Light). The Type ACD is as you have mentioned, is the one Reborns Almarks pilot after Reborns Gundam is severely damaged fighting 00 Raiser

Bandai releases both version but Wing of Light only in for the grey colored one

This post has been edited by ngcheechong: Sep 23 2012, 01:01 AM

i see.. thanks for clearing that up

MC Model SD Hi-Nu Gundoom Onboxing

Box Art


Manual (Inner pages)


To be continue...



This post has been edited by ngcheechong: Sep 23 2012, 01:59 AM

Nice

MC Model SD Hi-Nu Gundoom Onboxing continue...

Runner A


Runner B


Runner C


Runner D


Runner E


To be continue...

Nice! Can't wait for my purchase to arrive, but bro, why do you need to separate the open box pictures?

I can only link to 10 external pictures using the IMG tag so have to separate into multiple post

MC Model SD Hi-Nu Gundoom Onboxing continue...

Runner F


Runner H (Eyes)


Runner KG


LED and Battery


Beam Saber


Polycaps


Foil Stickers


Stand and Rod for Funnel Effect


Wing of Light



... Done

This post has been edited by ngcheechong: Sep 23 2012, 02:26 AM

seriously.. cool!... lol... Now my head getting all cramp up!.. so many freaking units coming out... and not enough time to build up so many!... =,= grrr...