MG Lukas's Strike E + IWSP - Unboxing

If I were to make a WIP post, I'll need to do an unboxing post first, so here it is =).
This is a custom Strike Gundam piloted by Lukas O' Donnell in the Gundam Seed Frame Astrays series.
The body of this Strike is similar to that of Strike Noir with exception of different colour scheme, and it is fitted with the Integrated Weapons Striker Pack, IWSP in short. IWSP is a combination of the 3 original Striker packs into a single pack.

Front/top/bottom/side view:

 

 

Contents:

*Total of  21 runners

 *-2 screws
   -2 wires for grappling hook

Manual(Front/back/centre spread):

That's it for this unboxing post, will post up a WIP post of it as soon as possible.
So far only done the head, torso and feet.

GG HG 1/144 GN Arms Type-D + Dynames - Unboxing

This is the GaoGao's bootleg version of Bandai's HG 1/144 GN Arms Type-D + Dynames kit.

GN Arms is a mobile armour/weapons platform add-on for Celestial Being's Gundams, and the Type-D is specially designed for Gundam Dynames. As the name of the kit says, this kit also includes a HG 1/144 Gundam Dynames.

Front/top/bottom/side view:

*This is the first time I've bought a bootleg kit(other than Mcmodel), so I just knew that bootleg kits' box art is different from original Bandai's, especially the sides. On Bandai kits they usually have photos of the kit in action with information, but on TT/GG kits, they only have simple few photos of the kit.

More surprisingly for this kit is they altered the front box art. Where on the Bandai's kit there's a pic of Lockon Stratos on the bottom right, but on this GG kit, they removed it and carelessly re-drawn the GN Arms' left leg, LOL.

Contents:

There are a total of 24 runners for this kit, with 5 runners for Gundam Dynames and 18 runners for the GN Arms. There's one more runner for the included display stand.

The runners for Gundam Dynames

The runners for GN Arms and display stand

*As you may notice, a few parts have came off the runner, nothing surprising as it is quite normal for bootleg kits I've heard.

There are extra unused parts which are actually from GN Arms Type-E. It's actually possible to build the GN Arms Type-E wholly =D.

Foil stickers and screws are given

*This is the first time I've got a gunpla kit with screws, which are used to tighten joints for large and heavy kits.

Manual:

*Needless to say, bootleg kits are produced by China, so of course the manual's in mandarin, hahaha. It does have English too, albeit badly translated XD.

That's it for this unboxing, stay tune for updates!

RG 1/144 GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam - Unboxing

It may be a tad too late to do this, but it's better than never =).
Aile Strike Gundam is the third kit to be released in the Real Grade 1/144 lineup. As the name says, it comes with the Aile Strike Pack.

Front/top/bottom/side view:




Contents:


*As I said before few posts back, I started to build this kit before I managed to snap pics the runners. I was halfway through assembling it before I realised my mistake =_=.
So I had no choice but to request people to help me by snapping pics of their kit's runners. A very big thank you to rihuhs from LowYat.net for providing me with the runners' pics above =).

Next on Real Grade lineup news, the fourth RG kit, RG 1/144 MS-06F Mass Production Zaku II has just been released 2 days ago on July 23rd. Expecting stocks of it to reach local shops in a week's time.
It has been announced that the fifth RG kit will be RG Freedom Gundam, tentatively to be released in November this year. SEED fans rejoice! =D

NG 1/100 LV-2GMF-X23S Vent Saviour Gundam - Unboxing

This is the modified and repainted version of the original Saviour Gundam which appears in Gundam Seed VS Astray series.

Front/top/bottom/side view:





Back of the box contains information and illustration depicting the summary of VS astray story:


Major differences of this Vent Saviour from the original Saviour are the wings mounting position have been shifted from the beam cannons to the shoulder armour. Vice versa the beam sabers mount is now on the beam cannons. The head is re-designed, and the armour panel behind the head is now fixed in position, unlike the original which can slide downwards. Other than those mentioned and the new colour scheme, everything else is the same as with the original Saviour.

Contents:


*A total of 11 runners in this kit

Manual:




I have finished snap fitting this kit and currently in progress of painting it. Current progress I've only painted the beam rifle and shield, still sanding down most of the body. Stay tune for more updates =)

HGGPB MSN-04 Sazabi GPB Color - Unboxing

This is a recoloured white version of Sazabi that appeared in the Mobile Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G OVA series.

Front/top/bottom/side view:




*The box is pretty plain, expected from a limited edition gunpla kit

The contents:

*There are 10 runners in this kit.

This kit is basically the same as HGUC MSN-04 Sazabi, with the exception of including a paper giving some information on the GPB version. Even the construction manual is the original HGUC Sazabi's, lol. So Bandai just cast the runners using the same mould with different colour during manufacturing, print back the old manual, dump in an extra piece of paper, then sell it at a higher price. Nice marketing strategy, Bandai *sarcasm*.

Here's a sneak peak of the kit I've finished assembled. Snap fitted with nub-marks cleaning done, no panel lining and decal applied yet.




After completing this kit, I went on straight to start building my RG GAT-X105 Aile Strike Gundam.
It's not only until I finish assembling the legs and waist unit, that I noticed I've forgot to snap pics of the runners in sealed plastic *facepalm*.
Looks like I have no choice but to show empty runners during unboxing post of RG Aile Strike *sweat*.