QUOTE(C-Note @ Mar 25 2009, 07:27 PM)
hey guys i'm a newbie in gunpla-ing. i'm currently in a dilemma..my budget is around 200-300 and i'm looking for an MG. i've done a lil research in the two shops in timesquare (forgot the shopname but they r nxt to each other..one got sell cards one..opposite 7-11). i wud prefer one that can transform alot..u knw..duwan it to collect dust. can u guys give a lil recommendation and opinions on the following models:
Unicorn Ver.Ka
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Zeta(blue box)
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RX-93 VGundam Metallic coating(though a lil out of budget..i might still consider =D seriously nice)
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RX-178 a.e.u.g
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hyaku-shiki
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Lukas's Strike + i.w.s.p
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Lancer SwordStrike
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Hi Nu Gundam
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also, i can only go to shops TimeSquare and Endah Parade. any idea which of these got myriad of variations and oso cheap?
Thx to all of u in advance =)
200-300 is a big range to be honest... You could get 2 simple MGs for 300 lol... The Zeta that you posted is actually the old ver1.0 which you shouldn't even consider as we've got the much more superior Zeta ver2.0 around. The others are all pretty good MGs, each with its individual pros and cons. I'll just list the cons that I know of/encountered, since if you like a particular design that alone would suffice as the no.1 to get it.
1.Unicorn = Poor articulation for the knees, loose armour parts, the price hike after the yen surge.
2. Metallic Nu = price, extra-finished coating means the cut marks will be much more obvious and more difficult to remove.
3. MKII = Nothing major, but if you really want to nitpick I'll say that the bazooka is too small for the MKII esp when you compare it to the Gundam/Zaku 2.0's.
4. Hyaku Shiki = price, chrome bling bling might oxidise after some time... The HD version should be a better choice than the bling bling one.
5. Strike IWSP = very heavy backpack, old hands
6. Sword/Launcher Strike = Nothing major except old hands, but the weapons might be a bit oversized for my liking... it's just me I'll say.
7. Hi Nu = price, and the deviation from Izubuchi's lineart might annoy some people. I'm ambivalent about this though.
Since you want something that can transform, the Zeta ver2.0 would be the best choice. But I guarantee you won't transform it that often unless you don't mind wearing down the joints. Or you could splurge a bit and get the Sinanju which would give you painting nightmares.