I did disagree at 1st, just because the MPC's could be had for $30-$40 and for that, I believe they are an excellent buy. as far as them being fragle, thats completly not true. But with the rising prices, they are becoming not a good buy and for that fact and that fact only. True they arnt the greatest sculpt, but they have more content and a better sculpt then the Bandai's, but the ease of transformation on the bandais and the test over time, i think its the best plane out. Dont get me wrong, i love my 1/48 yammies. but i wouldnt touch a 1/60 scale yammie, ill take my MPC's over them, swing bars or not, none of the components are broken on any of mine and I have them all and some doubles. So, in short heres my opinion
1)get a Bandai, for the money its a hell of a valk and you can pass it on to your kids
2nd)get a MPC, again for cheap, DO NOT pay full price,,,about 1/2 retail is good
3rd)Get a 1/48, VERY COSTLY, but the sculpt and posability is unsurpassed, then you will get addicted to owning them and have to have them all
4th) get a couple banprestoes, for the hell of it
the 1/48 is my personal favorite, but they have a hefty pricetag and they are worth it to me
All in all, get one of each, you can allways sell them and come up with your own decisions. BTW if anyone wants to get rid of thier MPC's for cheap, let me know, looking for more Roys