It is prone to breaking if you were not able to close the two parts together. If it broke, it can fixed by plastic cement. Mine broke, I fixed it with plastic strip and never had problems. (i even applied force to check if it is really fixed)

Water slide decal is standard for dragon momoko. The first batch bonus for strike kit are just a different colored chest parts.

It is only Astray in name but per line art, you will notice the Testament and Outframe D (basically the same series mobile suit) are modified/updated strike with Astray looking head.

saw the preview straight build of DM, there are noticeable flashes on the face and imo, the casting is not that sharp anymore. (unlike with the Strike releases before). But still has more detail

DM sending a big middle finger to conversion parts creator (to imagine that they are two) lol.

I feel it too as well. I skipped a lot of third party release but I am excited for avalanche exia.

i will assume the same. I do feel that people like to complain. It is okay. If they really want a good snap fit, they should just go for the B brand, otherwise, the daban brand is a good purchase for a third of the price.

Yes

Daban Freedom is based on the Freedom 2.0, while DM's Freedom is based on the first version.

The freedom 2.0 has a really good proportion and details and Daban has managed to add more details.