Re: HG Aile Strike Gundam (1/144) Open Box Review

On Thu, 20 Nov 2003, Heavyarms wrote:

> > > I'm a little disappointed in the small number of runners in this box,
> > > especially considering the price.  Heck, the HGUC Z'Gok came with at
> least
> > > three runners (I believe) and it was four dollars cheaper.
> >
> >    Two important differences:
> > 1: The Z'Gok isn't a Gundam, and therefore it's less popular.  (Sad but
> true.)
> > Therefore it's cheaper.
> 
> Z'Gok rules!  I used that as an example.
> Char's Zaku was cheaper, and it had more runners.  This is "Char's Zaku" so
> it HAD to have been a popular kit.

> The GP01, Rick Dias, Bawoo, Gelgoog, and Rick Dias had as much, if not more
> plastic, and were all the same price.

   But not as popular as the Strike.  Plus the Strike is super-gimmicky.  That
adds value that most kits can't compete with.

> >    I can't fathom what's so bad about the beam saber included with the
> kit.
> > The hand molded onto that beam saber hilt is nearly B-Club quality.  I
> could
> 
> I don't like it.  I'd rather have some open hands and "box hands" included,
> than a specialized hand.  I also like the clear plastic the beam sabers have
> been molded in over having to paint my own.
> 
   Clear beam sabers actually look really crappy, and that soft plastic is a
bitch to smooth out.  A desire for open hands is understandable, but if you
say anything else positive about those box-hands I'm afraid I'm going to have
to write you off as some sort of deranged mental patient.

> George, it's an open box review.  In MY open-box reviews, I typically only
> describe my first impressions when opening the box.(I only paint what needs

   Perhaps you should wait until you have more useful information before
reviewing the item.  And if you care at all how your finished models look, you
really should paint everything.

---GEC
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"I am but the humble student, who seeks one day to snatch the scratchbuilt
 pebble from the master's fully articulated hand."