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Post by V2 on Mar 4, 2007 14:37:11 GMT 8
excellent review!
1. how's the durability? 2. does it have a spare core block / core fighter? 3. how's the fittings between the torso and the waist? can it be connected without the core fighter itself?
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Post by vic01 on Mar 4, 2007 16:50:43 GMT 8
raps: Thanks man! I asked them the same question but sadly, they don't have an online store, yet. They said they will make one in the future. Actually they are so-called distributors of Bandai, and they are based on Orange county. Hehe, I wanna go to SDCC soon but no time and too far! Next up will be on San Jose Ca for FanimeCon. ;D @winn: Thanks! So here's the answer bro: 1. They are very durable. The plastic were made of the same plastic (like the clear one you can see on some 1/144 GFFs) but very thick and hard. But no soft PVCs or plastics. The manipulators are very good! Better than the b-clubs. The joints are totally amazing! Stiff and can hold, no loose joints. No falling off of parts, when you handle it, very solid. 2. No spare core block/fighter. Sadly. But you can op to take it out, then... 3. .... leave the core fighter outside. You can still connect the upper torso to the waist without the core block/fighter inside, cool. It's like snapping when connecting the torso to the waist. Don't worry, the plastic connectors are very strong, just handle w/ care, hehe! Really fits, walang mintis, but I was thinking a risk of chipping inside but will never be noticed. This pic shows the core fighter was outside... and the clip-like connectors... The center connectors (the two middle ones) will be connected to the core fighter. To disconnect, just apply a little bit force and wiggle it. It really holds strong so be very careful. I would not suggest to disconnect it frequently. If you want to leave out the core fighter, better not connect it. vic01
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Post by Gundam_G05 on Mar 4, 2007 17:16:54 GMT 8
With ur review..I think m going to get one..how much ba to guys??
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Post by V2 on Mar 4, 2007 17:38:15 GMT 8
thanks for the answers, vic! please post more pics of it combined with the g-armor units!
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Post by archaznable on Mar 4, 2007 19:57:43 GMT 8
so you already got the GFF RX-78-2 Diecast congrats bro hehehe ..... ;D hmmm I wonder when will this sweet GFF RX-78-2 Diecast will come home ..... ;D but I bet it will be expensive here .....
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Post by Snacks on Mar 4, 2007 19:58:43 GMT 8
Looks really awesome. Congratulations on getting it. XD
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Post by vic01 on Mar 4, 2007 20:08:18 GMT 8
@gunvoy: I can't wait mine from HLJ and I saw this on Wondercon, I purchased it fast for $125. I will spend more if ever my order from HLJ is available coz of the shipping. Get it I assure you will be satisfied! @winn: No prob! I will take some pics but later! ;D arch: I think it would range like P6k. Maybe... Snacks: Thank you! For now... I just finished assembling this bad-arse to see how it looks like... Built this for 2 and half hrs, including some cementing and sanding, easy to build. Posed this with the CRs!!! i Justice "Let me do it too! Take a hike Athrun." It really fits but not really secured. The beam is too much! Very long! Pretty cool! What do you think guys? I will get one more of this unit for iJustice. I like more posing it with iJustice than SF. ;D I'll paint this like GFF texture using matt paints. Just like I planned for the Dendrobium. Thank you for viewing! vic01
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Post by V2 on Mar 4, 2007 20:25:14 GMT 8
i like your idea vic! but you should also do some mods on the meteor units ala CR-ish!
and of course you can always "enhance" it like your omni-godlike sfreedom!
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Post by JQ on Mar 4, 2007 21:31:52 GMT 8
Wow... I wish we'd have one of those conventions here in PH and some store will sell cheap Gundams too. I'd grab myself a PG kit or 2 and a lot of MGs if that happens. Nice new GFF you have there vic, too bad there aren't that many diecast parts. I was actually expecting the kit to have at least 70 to 80% diecast parts. That Meteor Unit looks cool bro! Get another one for the IJustice!!!
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Post by raps on Mar 5, 2007 10:22:37 GMT 8
Ah shootssss no online store darn... but tnx anyway... cool Meteor bro I can see that its huge.... dude did you spend all your juices(money) at the convention hehehe!!! I'm just messing with you,peace... any idea if there's a online store here(U.S.) that sells Gundam for a cheaper price... tnx
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Post by Chainer on Mar 5, 2007 10:57:49 GMT 8
sweetness!... congrats on the Meteor unit and the 1/100 GFF RX-78-2 bro!... have you tried putting it on a scale? hehehe... am just curious as to how much it weighs, the 1/100 Gff that is...
-wel
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Post by vic01 on Mar 5, 2007 20:18:44 GMT 8
Thank you guys! ;D Winn: Hehe, If ever I will make the Meteor like a custom, I guess it will really take time and hard I guess, well, we'll see. ;D JQ: GFF Metal composite is one of the line I will complete, if I still have some money to spend, haha! It really worth it. Will get one more Meteor Unit, for sure. And if I still have moolah. ;D Rapido: I spent some of my earnings of my last paycheck on Wondercon! Almost $300+ spent for just the gundams! I go to my local shops though, hehe! But if online pag-uusapan, get it on www.gundamstoreandmore.com for cheap prices. Also BBTS is a good source but they only have a few left except some new ones. Chainer: Thanks! Sorry I don't have any weighing scale, I have a lb/kg but it won't help. It is not that hefty though, since most of the diecast parts were on the waist down to the feet. Ok, anybody wants to see another "Vic's Custom"? Now this will be on my list... Take a peek. MG Deathscythe Hell Custom Ver VicThis just my first vision of my next custom kit. Just a draft and I think I will have lots of time modifying some parts to make it look like D-Hell. ;D The MG Wing Zero I used was the old built MG WZC. I have some problems like the ploycaps are a bit loose now. I have to use some spare PCs for it. I bought a new MG WZC to build it as it. Here's what inspired me... Came from my Gundam Weapons Wing Gundam Zero Special Edition. I loved this book. Been planning this 2 yrs ago, now I think I can do modifications now, im in a go signal now. And my Super Strike Freedom is almost ready! I forbid myself to show some pics for now. vic01
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Post by Chainer on Mar 5, 2007 20:40:47 GMT 8
no problem vic... guess i have to find out first hand... lol... **i wish** thats one heck of a mockup bro... kudos agad!... and i think anyone who saw that pic, would likewise be inspired!... good luck on your new custom and please dont make us wait very long for your SSF! -wel
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Post by JQ on Mar 5, 2007 23:41:49 GMT 8
What?! You're depriving us of your picture updates now?! Noooo! I wanna see picture updates on the SSF!!! ;D Ok, that's enough. hehehe... I was just expecting to see an update on the SSF. I really can't wait to see it especially after adding those wing effects.
I thought the Zeta conversion will be your next project? Anyway, whatever it is is fine with me. Astig pa rin naman ang kalalabasan ng kahit anong kit na gawin mo eh. ;D
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Post by jnthn on Mar 6, 2007 1:45:32 GMT 8
man i love deathscythe hell custom!! i rarely see modded ones though....can you post more scans of that deathscythe? i just wish bandai would wake up someday and decide to release a MG deathscythe HC!!
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