Gundam Figure Thread - Newtype GN-002

[Kuma Style]

Alright, so got the full review up for Metal Build 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G. http://kumastyledesigns.com/metal-build-00-seven-sword-g-review/

The written review goes in depth, but overall, it's a solid piece that goes right along with the standards set by the line in general. The GN Sword Blaster is awesome but in general I wish that there were revisions on it and the Buster Sword to make the hands hold them more firmly.

Here are some pics from the gallery portion:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kuma Style]

[no3Ljm]

^ Great photos and review. Thanks for sharing KumaStyle!

 

10 hours ago, Sandman said:

Well I'm glad to see that I'm not loosing my mind. I was trying to figure this out thinking why can't I figure this out. Thanks for confirming that the piece is bigger. I never was able to get the bandai release. I guess the bootleg isn't as accurate as the comparison pics led me to believe.

You're welcome Sandman. I will try to take a photo of that for comparison over the weekend... hopefully.

 

[Kuma Style]

Thank you, man.

[F360]

Looks like the demand for the GFF Metal Composite Wing Zero is HUGE. 

some Proxy site/stores already maxed their order/address allotments already (zenmarket /fromjapan )

so even if Bandai's preorders are open, they still will not be able to get it for you.

 

anime-export still have it open but for 29800 yen (but better check if they can really get it)

http://www.anime-export.com/product/37319

[anime52k8]

So glad I was able to order through p-bandai America.

[Eslim109]

I ordered through a proxy called J Goods.

has anyone used them before?

www.j-goods.net

[Kuma Style]

6 hours ago, anime52k8 said:

So glad I was able to order through p-bandai America.

Same, man.

[F360]

awesome pic as always.

looks at those tiny feet.

 

 

[Kuma Style]

They're pretty proportionate. It's still an EXIA Base. I think of it like a football player's feet still being the same size whether or not he's padded up.

[kajnrig]

Huh, now that you've pointed it out I can't ignore it. They do look small, but that might just be due to the camera angle and the slant of the feet. I don't remember the promo pics with the Dash parts having small feet like that.

[F360]

7 minutes ago, Kuma Style said:

They're pretty proportionate. It's still an EXIA Base. I think of it like a football player's feet still being the same size whether or not he's padded up.

yeah, they both have smaller feet compare to the other gundams.  But hey, i like the tiny feet

I never thought about it being a football player..... until now.

5 minutes ago, kajnrig said:

Huh, now that you've pointed it out I can't ignore it. They do look small, but that might just be due to the camera angle and the slant of the feet. I don't remember the promo pics with the Dash parts having small feet like that.

the dash parts actually make the feel look a bit bigger for me..   

[Kuma Style]

9 minutes ago, F360 said:

yeah, they both have smaller feet compare to the other gundams.  

Tbf, there are a lot of Gundams that look like they're wearing clown shoes. 

They are smaller than average, though.  Nevet really noticed it. 

[kajnrig]

Well, I always thought the Exia's feet were of fairly average size. Certainly decent enough for its design as to not be noticeable. So I do wonder if this instance is one of again the camera and slant of the feet playing tricks on my eyes or if they actually are that size, since other pics of the figure don't make them look out of step with other renditions (HG/MG/RG kits, Robot Damashii figures, etc.)

[Kuma Style]

They're not average sized. I literally have my EXIAs in front of me near a million other 1 100 gundams. They're smaller in general.

[chyll2]

Exia or most of the 00 suit have smaller feet than usual or at least drawn to look smaller than usual since it arch up immediately unlike other mecha design that it stay flat for a few meters then arch up.

 

Most of Kanetaka Ebikawa design have similar features as well.

[kajnrig]

Ah, well, either way, comparing the MB to the MG, the MG's feet are definitely proportionally larger than the MB's. (stealing the pic from http://gundambeginner.blogspot.com/2013/04/mg-exia-vs-mb-exia.html )

The blog post makes the point that the feet are roughly 40% smaller than their Master Grade counterpart. That is INSANE. I hope the Dragon Momoko kit I bought doesn't share that...

Edited September 10, 2017 by kajnrig

[Kuma Style]

I actually like the look of the mb feet better. I prefer the real proportions to the calf and ankle.

Edited September 10, 2017 by Kuma Style

[kajnrig]

Oh, no arguments here. Thinking on it more, I think I was just surprised. I had thought the Exia remained more or less the same from release to release. A 40% reduction in size was... unexpected.

[anime52k8]

4 hours ago, Kuma Style said:

I acrually like the look of the mb feet better. I prefer the real propprtions to the calf and ankle.

 

This.

I have the MG and the MB and I think the MB has way better proportions. the small feet and the bulked out calves give the legs a really nice taper. To me it looks kind of feminine without being overtly female and I really dig that.

[davidwhangchoi]

On 9/8/2017 at 4:57 PM, Kuma Style said:

Thank you, man.

ditto nice review, since they're watermarked with you site, i'll share you piccs to give you more exposure 

[Kuma Style]

3 hours ago, davidwhangchoi said:

ditto nice review, since they're watermarked with you site, i'll share you piccs to give you more exposure 

Thank you!

[Kuma Style]

[General Rasp]

^ I need to get a MB Exia. They look really good together. I am kinda of regret not getting the Avalanche weapon plus when it was available.  I have the regular verison but i would be nice to have three generations of the Seven Sword. 

Edited September 11, 2017 by General Rasp
Grammer

[no3Ljm]

18 minutes ago, General Rasp said:

^ I need to get a MB Exia. They look really good together. I am kinda of regret not getting the Avalanche weapon plus when it was available.  I have the regular verison but i would be nice to have three generations of the Seven Sword. 

Get the FanMade Turris Babel. It comes with extra Exia GN Short and Long Blades plus the Weapon Plus holder to complete your Avalance Exia Weapon Plus Figure.

And if you want you can sell the GN Big Sword that came with it to me. Win-Win.

 

Edited September 11, 2017 by no3Ljm

[Kuma Style]

Honestly,  Acalanche looks better without the weapons plus crap to me. Even the assymetry on his back looks better. 

[no3Ljm]

23 minutes ago, Kuma Style said:

Honestly,  Acalanche looks better without the weapons plus crap to me. Even the assymetry on his back looks better. 

By the way, did you complete all MB Exia figures? Like the Exia Repair? And did you buy an extra one so that you will have a regular Exia in display?

 

[Kuma Style]

7 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

By the way, did you complete all MB Exia figures? Like the Exia Repair? And did you buy an extra one so that you will have a regular Exia in display?

I have three EXIA rIIIs and a repair 1 for all display options (EXIA, and then repairs 1, 2, and 3,) but atm I'm only displaying one of each Setsuna suit.

 

 

[Kuma Style]

Oh... and for anyone who cares; the weapons plus pack is a right clip, long GN sword, short CN sword, GN shield, and hip holsters for the GN swords.

[davidwhangchoi]

1 hour ago, Kuma Style said:

this pic is screaming "I am Gundam"

[General Rasp]

Did the Avalanche exia in the side story manga have the weapons plus pack or just the dash parts?

[Kuma Style]

I remember the dash parts but mouthing about the additional weapons. I just thought those were just thrown in for the sake of having previous avalanche owners think of buying another. What surprised me was the set not being released on its own as a web exclusive like the gn iii sword blaster that came with 7 sg.

[kajnrig]

4 hours ago, General Rasp said:

^ I need to get a MB Exia. They look really good together. I am kinda of regret not getting the Avalanche weapon plus when it was available.  I have the regular verison but i would be nice to have three generations of the Seven Sword. 

There's also the Dragon Momoko kit that recently came out, if you're willing to build it yourself. I should be getting mine in soon-ish, so if you want I'll post some pics of an unpainted build so you can see what you're getting with the minimum amount of effort.

2 hours ago, General Rasp said:

Did the Avalanche exia in the side story manga have the weapons plus pack or just the dash parts?

I think Kuma Style is right on this one; I don't remember the WPP being a "canon" equipment setup, either. Personally, I think they added it just to appease the fans who get surprisingly irate about even the slightest bit of asymmetry.

I still remember the amount of crap-tossing people did about the Quanta "ruining" the 00's "perfect symmetry"...

[no3Ljm]

3 hours ago, Kuma Style said:

I have three EXIA rIIIs and a repair 1 for all display options (EXIA, and then repairs 1, 2, and 3,) but atm I'm only displaying one of each Setsuna suit. 

Oh man. Now you're making me think of getting a third Exia so I can have it displayed in Repair II mode.

Though, did you repaint the blue part of the back skirt to white just to match the scheme for Repair II? That's the only thing I hate that I have for this MB's Exia. They didn't include the correct back skirt parts for Repair II. 

 

 

[no3Ljm]

Just a heads up for anyone who wants the first Metal Build 00 Gundam Seven Sword release. There's 2 used available at Mandarake for Y20000 and Y23000.