Practically the same, but to me that is still what you normally do with model kits, posing them. By 'playing', it's more like what kids would do, drop them, hit them, throw them to the air like etc . If you build the gunpla, by right you should know where the possible high stress joints were, and should be careful when moving that particular joint. Case in point, Sinanju(/Stein) waist to torso joint.

The Metal Build 00 Raiser in question, over Yahoo Auction JP:
http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b160534180
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r117634323
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r117634323

This post has been edited by Exiled_Gundam: Aug 10 2014, 07:47 PM

They sold 2 neo zeong

Hey Bro, thanks for the info!

This post has been edited by jason_tan1980: Aug 10 2014, 07:59 PM

No lah, not play like kids...is just sometime i like to repose them, move this joint and that joint.
I heard from my friend is that gunpla is very fragile, you should pose and put inside cabinet, not touch them a lot.

for me this defeat my purpose of collecting figure.
I like to touch here and touch there...

besides, I am hot toys and diecast car collector before, so I am looking for some playable and durable quality similar as these both.

sorry but you're not going to get the value of a hot toys figure here
for metal build, yes, you're getting your money's worth but exclusives will definitely punch a hole through your wallet.. gunpla is essentially for building, painting and admiring, though i have no problems posing and reposing my gunpla fairly often for photoshoots and alternate display options
you just have to know which parts are movable and which are not, really get the feel of the figure (which you will if you built it) and you'll be fine.. gunpla are definitely fairly sturdy but of course rough play will damage it, but since you're from hot toys i think you won't handle your figures/kits so roughly either

This sound boring.

Gunpla is very fragile but still playable. Of course with very gently way..

Yeah, especially with newer kits, the MGs are definitely cool to 'play' with. The moving pistons, the exposed actuators, sliding armors etc

so which MG is the most durable that you have played with ?

i think right now the most durable i have is MG X Gundam, in terms of body at least.. the new inner frame really feels good to pose with
satellite cannon i cannot deny that the connection is a bit fragile

This post has been edited by HxiiiK: Aug 10 2014, 09:07 PM

MG Acguy

MG Ball
Minus the cannon and actuators

i don't know why.. but i just feel like i really REALLY want this

Perfect Zeong definitely solid

u have fallen into Bandai's hypnosis

Will be very costly to get

it's an action figure bro..
no assembly needed

hi guys,
just started the gunpla hobby last month. First of gonna show my very first gunpla i picked up. Its a (MG) Aegis Gundam. Decided to paint it with Metallic Blue, Metallic Red, Pearl White and Matt Black. Still work in progress as im now outstation so only can fisnish up next month with the detailing and decided to change blue to matt black as well. i did encounter some problems and need some advice since im a noob and need some help from pros here. Since i use spray cans i found out its kinda expensive with the tamiya product as total spent on spray cans to get this was RM 300 or so. Well im from Miri, Sarawak and its hard to get alternative products and the there's not much colors to choose from unlike in West Malaysia especially cant find primers or base coat which really sucks. cant seem to find a shop in West Malaysia willing to send me some since the freight company doesnt allow to send by air as its dangerous goods. I found in youtube saying that air brushes are expensive at first but later on the paints will be cheaper so probably could save some $$ only if you take good care of the equipments and its more precise so you don't waste much paint. Anyone here have experience with air brushes? Please advice. Sorry about the rough work since its my very first time doing plastic models hehe. any tips on how to make it look better is very appreciated. Thanks.


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this is an old 1/144 scale kit. It had polycap hands, so I replaced it. Painted the whole kit with spray cans

^ nice HG turn-X.. almost got my eyes fooled it's an MG before further inspection.. keep it up!

This post has been edited by james83: Aug 11 2014, 12:23 PM