PilapZ's Mecha Lounge (Update 12-12-10)

[qb]

great shots of the Gernsbacks bro! ;D

[RainerO]

Great rd hauls amigo! Surely this year you'll be busy collecting this line as more upcoming great releases

[PilapZ]

ola amigos! ;D

it's been awhile since i've been here. i was just so busy with life. from work to band practice to work to gimiks to work...ugh...

anyways, i just wanted to share Part 1 of my hauls. ;D

i got these way back during Valentine's Day.

up first...

The Robot Spirits 40: Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn Mode)


out of the box


stand alone




some action shots with the Beam Rifle






gimmick of the Shield


the clear Beam Saber


up close


2 cents:
it's so simple...i like it.
what made me appreciate this fig is the articulation, i sure had a lot of fun playing around with the poses. the pricetag and accessories were just right.

my gripe about the fig is the clear beam saber...what's up with that?

overall it's a fun fig but there's nothing really 'life changing' about this purchase, it's just a good figure of the Unicorn Gundam in the Unicorn Mode.

up next...

SHF Masked Rider Ixa


out of the box


stand alone




a lot of action shots ;D






the head can be swapped to the Save Mode


i just love the dtails of this fig


some action shots with the Saber










action shots with the gun






lastly it comes with a customized stand too, written on it is one of his famous quotes.
this one says..."Pilapz is a bad pwet amigo!"[/b] haha! joke! ;D

i believe it says "Do not defy me! I am always correct!!".


one last look at the bad pwet details... ;D


2 cents:
now this haul surely made my day. from the color scheme to the details to the accessories to the poseability to the pricetag...gaaahhh...AHLUVIT!!! ;D

what really makes this fig stand out is the details...you just gotta admire the effort they put into this figure. this is the kinda fig i would recommend to a collector who's gonna get into the SHF line. yes...it's BI material. haha! ;D

my gripe about this fig...none. the pricetag is very justifiable.

overall, this figure is a MUST HAVE for SHF/Kamen Rider enthusiasts.

that's it for now amigos! i'll try to post Part 2 of my hauls later. ;D

thanks for looking. cheers! ;D

[m0n5t3r]

cool beam rifle action poses, esp. that 3rd one...

as for the clear beam saber, they do kinda suck... but you could always let him borrow the ones from your other <Side MS> figs... mine's using the one from my 0 Gundam, hehe, kaso i only have one 0 Gudam...

[PilapZ]

@ mon5t3r: thanks for looking, amigo.

actually...yeah...that's what i was thinking of doing. i'll just lend one of the beam sabers for the Unicorn. wahehe.

i'm just still wondering why is it clear in the first place? ;D

[PilapZ]

ola amigos! ;D

here's Part 2 of my recent hauls.

these were my hauls during TAGCOM 2010.

MSG Cherudim Gundam


2 cents:
it's a great mini-bust of one of my favorite Gundam. not bad for 30 bucks. hehe. ;D

up next...

DC Minimates Guy Gardener and Kilowog




2 cents:
i primarily bought this coz it had my fave Green Lantern: Guy Gardener. i just love the fact that even this small fig has his signature 'smug' look. hehe.
Kilowog is just icing on the cake. who wouldn't love this drill sergeant? yah poozers! ;D

up next...

Hardcover Green Lantern: Rebirth


2 cents:
this is probably one of the best stories i have ever read. after reading this book...this may just convert you into a GL fan, i already know a couple of people who are.
it has great story, it's easily accessible for new readers, it has great art by Ethan Van Sciver, and truly a masterpiece by Geoff Johns.
i highly recommend it to anybody and EVERYBODY. ;D

i may be exaggerating but it's a 'LIFE changing' series for me, it made look at life with a lot more of optimism. naks!

and lastly...

i bought this fig from amigo qb...

OSIA Lancelot


out of the box


stand alone




posing in it's signature launch


Slash Harken


ready to sortie with the VARIS rifle




ready to slice and dice with the MVS (Master Vibration Sword)






close up shot


2 cents:
this was actually a fun fig to play with. i like how short and stubby it was. messing around with the poses was fun.
but i do have a couple of issues with it though...it's a bit of a lackluster in the accessories department. i just get 1 slash harken and no shield. the paint job are kinda off on some of the parts.
overall, it's a fun fig but there's nothing really 'life changing' about it. hehe.

i'll post Part 3 of my reviews probably later or tomorrow.

so stay tuned for my 2 cents of these figs:




thanks for looking amigos!

cheers! ;D

[V2]

didnt know you're that much of a "green guy"! i've lost track of the GL series... guess i have a lot of catching up to do.

really impressed with the lancelot... the details and QC sure are top-notch!

[GN]

That would be O-Gundam and? Trans-am Raiser?

[GN]

It's gonna rain with exclusives in this thread soon... (BI mode)

[PilapZ]

V2: ahehe! i've always been a 'green guy' ever since the Rebirth series. then i stopped post Sinestro Corps coz i fell in love wih the Gundam lore and Batman lore too.
but lately the Bat books are kinda too dark and downers, so i'm slowly coming back to the 'green' side.
plus im a sucker for 'space soap opera'. haha! ;D

@ gn: hahaha! and to think i used to hate exclusives! ;D ;D ;D

[adbenturero]

boss where do you get your exclusives? love the IXA!

[PilapZ]

ola amigos! ;D

here's Part 3 of my recent hauls. my wallet needs to take a breather after this. haha! ;D

[WARNING: PICTURE HEAVY REVIEW]

up first...

RD Tamashii Web Shop Exclusive O Gundam


a look at the box






seeing that logo gives me an OWSOM feeling! haha! ;D


out of the box


stand alone


check out how big the GN Drive is for this amigo.


instead of having the GN particle effect like that of the HG 1/144 version, this version comes with the glittery tamashii stand.


a closer look at the glittery effect.


action pics

ready to sortie




ala RX-78-2 shot


BEAM SABER!




reminiscent of it's first appearance




comparison with the RD O Gundam (ACD Version)


close up shot


2 cents:
one of my predictions came true...i knew they were gonna make an exclusive out of this version. i was hesitant to get it at first...but the planets were aligned for me on that day...i had the cash and i love the mold...poof...here i am ready to make a raving review about it. ;D

first of all, i think that the O Gundam is one of the best molds in the RD line. it has great articulation which makes it fun to play with. second, who wouldn't love a 'bad modern RX-78-2'?! haha! third, i just love the metallic color scheme. it was a great move by Bandai. lastly, it's the first Celestial Being Mobile Suit to appear in the 00 series. i had the same awe struck look as Setsuna when he first laid eyes on it.

so yeah...it's an important and significant addition to my collection. haha! ;D

i only got two rants about this...it's simply a recolor of the O Gundam ACD Version, which means i already know what i'm expecting the moment i bought it. Lastly, it's an effin exclusive...which means it's pretty expensive. ugh.

overall, if you have the extra cash or a big fan of the 00 series...grab one now...or else cry later coz it's limited. ;D
i just love this fig and i'm proud to own one.

up next...

RD Tamashii Web Shop Exclusive 00 Gundam [Trans-Am Raiser]


a look at the box




it feels good to own this.


out of the box


basic 00 Gundam




00 Gundam with shield parts and GN Sword II


0-Raiser




00-Raiser




since this mold is using the 00 Gundam Seven Sword, the GN drives have improved its articulation making these poses possible.




GN Sword III (Normal Mode)


GN Sword III (Trans-Am Mode - via part swapping)


00-Raiser with GN Sword III (Final Battle Configuration)




action shots

ready to kick some Innovator pwet!






slicin' and dicin'






behold the strength of 00-Raiser in Trans-AM Mode








this is one LOOOOONNNNGGGG beam saber effect!


it could also emulate the GN Sword III firing




here's the stand that came along with it. it's the same one that came with the first Trans-Am set that was released last year.


this set also came with these hands, so it could emulate the fight scene with Susanowo.




this would look better if you have the (to be released) Trans-Am Susanowo figure.


comparison of the boxes with the first Trans-Am Boxset (on the right).


as you can see, they are similar in size.


comparison with the first Trans-Am figure. i definitely prefer the new and improved version. ;D


comparison of the beam saber effects from the first Trans-Am set. obviously the new beam saber effect is bigger and meaner!


TRANS-AM!!!




2 cents:
all i could say is... "I'M A PROUD OWNER OF THIS TOY". ;D ;D ;D

i guess you amigos/amigas know where this biased review is gonna go... haha! ;D

i love the clear effect of the figure, awesome articulation, it has a very solid mold, no quality issues with the fig, accessories galore, and lastly...it's worth every hard-earned centavo spent.

i mean just look at the different possibilites i could play with the configuration. from this mode to that mode...heck...you could even mix it up if you want to. ;D

i was intimidated by the beam saber effect when i took it out, i was worried the fig might fall once i place it....but noooooo...just look how solid it could hold that pose with one hand. ;D

amidst all the countless raves i could give this fig, i just have 2 rants. i wish i could display both GN Sword III modes instead of part swapping the mode. hehe!
lastly...i wish this wasn't an exclusive...but then again i got it for an insanely OWSOM price. bwahahaha! ;D thanks GT!!!

overall, it is a very very very OWSOM fig and i'm very greatful to own one.

that's it for now amigos!

thanks for looking!

cheers! ;D

[m0n5t3r]

love those last two shots! "OWSOM" indeed!

still not that crazy about the Trans-Am toy look, but i agree that its a thousand times better looking than the 1st 00-Raiser set... nice karate-chop hands... and that big f*kcing sword!!!

hhhmmmm, i still have to wait and see if i can get in on the action when the "2nd batch" arrives... ;D

as for the O Gundam rollout, i have to admit that it does look good, specially the backside shots (w/c i prefer) that really show how nice the big, shiny GN Drive is. i've been flip-flopping on this for a couple of days now (buy...sell...keep na lang...sell again... )... i keep hearing in my head the name "Soran Ibrahim" and the words "first ever", "significance", "creation", "awakening", "molding" etc. etc., LOL. ;D

[V2]

yeah... its almost like the instant when it goes trans-am.

seems the gn drive on the 0 is bigger than the ACD version - can you clarify?

and i really like the translucent colors of the new 00raiser compared to the old version - it really captures the look of trans-am plus it has that "quantization effect" look. it would've been perfect nice if it had the gnsword2's blades (the ones with gaps in the middle) that can accommodate the long blades from the old release.

[qb]

@monst3r
keep it! ;D

V2
if i may answer, yes, the GN drive is bigger on the Rollout colors compared to the ACD version. and just in case your wondering, the GN condenser and the "new" GN drive will still fit on the rollout colors.