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it is a beginner's
I'm not a beginner builder but i'd figue i'd get it to complete my Wing Gundam collection. it comes with a small sword and two buster rifles that can join.It's very educational because it helps out beginners of gundam modeling. it's not very durable. the arms and wings fall of easily. it's not meant to be played with.MOST MODELS AREN'T MEANT TO BE PLAYED WITH!!!! Just leave it on a shelf and pose its wings and weapons. those are about the only things that move.it looks good though(with gundam paint or markers) ... Read more

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Live long and-- no wait, that's not right...
I just know you're gonna laugh at me when I tell you why I decided to get this little guy. It ain't due to my fandom of any of the Gundam shows; I haven't seen episode one of any of the series, or any of the movies. It might have a little to do with my finding the super-deformed look of this toy kinda cool-- it's cute, but in a macho, geekin' kinda way-- but it ain't the main reason why. Nope, the main reason I got this little runt is because of his extra set of red 'Spock-salute' hands; I thought he'd look kinda neat standing next to my Spock action figure, imitating his gesture. Now you know just how barren an existence I lead. I could at least try to hang out with the guys and make some effort to pick up a few chicks at the local clubs. But NO, I just gotta check out the latest cool-looking collectible tchochkes like the pathetic geekin' loser that I am, and write smart-@$$ customer reviews about them in a sad and fruitless attempt to fill the void where my social life should be. But do any of you care? Of course you don't! You don't give two doots one way or the other, do you, you heartless scumbags?! Oh dear God, just kill me now and get it over with! I'm SICK I tell you! SICK!!!

All right, time to leave the pity party and get on with the review. While I found this guy's articulation (poseability) superior to the imported SD Gundam snap-together models I own, I also discovered all those armor plates and other "kibble" keep the ol' Burninator from having a really good range of movement. And his rubberized plastic weapons aren't all that easy to fit into his rubberized plastic fist hands. 'Course, this could be seen as an upside, 'cuz you don't hafta worry so much about the swords slippin' outta his hands and gettin' lost-- which is something I've had problems with when it comes to my SD model figures.

Also notable is the toy's jet backpack which, when the jet part is pushed down, pops open the 'bots wings and opens up a chest panel and reveals a glowing red light underneath. The winged jetpack is detachable, but I couldn't tell you whether or not it's interchangeable with accessories from other figures in the SD Gundam line. Articulation points include a rotating head, shoulders, forearms just above the elbows, and wrists. The elbows also bend, and the hips and ankles are ball-jointed, allowing for quite a bit of free movement-- were the aforementioned "kibble" not in the way...

My ratings breakdowns:

Fun Factor: Three stars. The aforementioned limited range of movement in spite of surprisingly extensive articulation takes quite a bit of play value outta the little runt. He ain't half-bad as a display piece, though.

Durability Factor: Four stars. So long as you remember to replace the battery that powers the red chest light, this guy should hold up pretty well. A significant portion of this toy is made out of rubberized plastic (including all four hands, both swords, and the crests of the 'bot's kabuto "helmet"), especially those parts that, were they made of hard plastic, would likely break off if the toy were dropped onto the floor.

Educational factor: Two stars. Other than being an excellent object lesson why Japanese-designed toys are so much cooler-looking than American-designed ones, this thing probably ain't gonna help tutor you in those classes you're havin' trouble with...

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Mandor's rampage
Hello are you a G Gundam fan? If so listen up! This is a Gundam unlike any other. It does not have legs and half the face is covered. This is not the toy for impatient people because of the constant re assembling. Though he has a wicked weapon they could have done better ... Read more

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This Was Sortof A Ripoff
This looked like a good toy,but it had some problomes. It was neat,but it did'nt have any weapons at all. It's arms did'nt streath eather. All it came with was a backpac/car and wings. ... Read more

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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEESSOOOOOOOOMME!!!
Well,i'm really into SD so,i dig this toy.It resembles the Doga commandos(off of the SD show)ship.It also transforms into a lil'
base for your SD 1.5" mini figurines.Since there isn't a picture here,it's dark red and comes with 3 mini SD figures.Be sure to buy the Fed. ship too.Bye! ... Read more

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Better than the Japanese Gashapon
Wow, I couldn't beleve the details these SD series r (Feddie & Neo Zeon Cruisers) when compared to the Japanese gashapon. The SD figures are highly detailed - except for the panel lining (none). However, the colors...how vivid and clean...are precise and accurate (for example, the black paint of the bottom feet section of the Nu Gundam stays ONLY at the feet, w/o spreading on the upper portion, etc.). I've quite a few # of the Japanes capsules, and same can't be said on those :( OTOH, though the cruisers are colored in the same superb manner, the missing of the panel lining is the only con of the toys. Thus for those Gundam freaks out there, buy the panel lining pen and put those linings in on the cruisers for sure!!! I give it a 4 stars on educational value IFF you want to know more 'bou Japanese comic/manga culture, and especially if u r into Gundam history. Otherwise, it would've been a big "0" for those who don't really care :( The coolest thing of this toy (even when compared with the Neo Zeon Cruiser) is that there is a missile launcher (with a missile in the pkg) in the Ra Calium front (hidden), though the firing power of this whimpsy plastic part's quite weak...Odd, I don't recall a missile launcher in the Ra Calium front in CCA...and how did that pass the safety board (it's a bit risky for young children)? Anyhow...with the lack of many Nu Gundam figure in the SD series (compare to G Gundam and 0080/0083), this you definitely should purchase! Same "excellent quality" can be said on the NU Gundam HWS SD figure (not available in Amazon/Toy R Us yet, but available elsewhere). ... Read more

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yms-15 gyan
as a mobile suit that never made an official debut in the gundam series, we were truly blessed to be able to own one for ourselves. this toy(YMS-15:codename "gyan") is without a doubt the most reliable toy i have from the gundam universe.after owning this toy for over a year and a half now, it has only broken once, at the elbow joint. The accessories that it comes with is the gladitorial styled beam sabre, and sheild specifically designed for offensive/defensive purposes.the toy itself has a multitude of possible poses,and can interact well with other gundam figures.it is able to stand upright with ease, and is taller the some other mobile suits from the series, a menacing stance,exclusive weapons,this toy is worth every penny. ... Read more

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Experts only
This one I recommend for experienced model builders. I made the mistake of building this as my first one. Now I broke one of my arms. The only thing I didn't like was the little screws you have to put in the arm. I did it too tight an the elbow joint snapped. The model is very detailed and little decaling is needed. So don't buy this as your first model. I would recommend the Guntank for starters. ... Read more

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Firepower, baby!
I got this gutbuster at toys r us (the store) for $45.00. WAAAY too much for an EW figure. 14 is more like it! It's got two double gatling guns storable on its hands and back, fifty-six micromissiles on its lower body and a whole ton of regulation missiles on its fold-open shoulders. Plus li'l guns on the side of its head and neck. A must-buy.

The ultimate gundam of firepower!
This was my first model kit(I've Learned my lesson). I don't recommend this for beginners. If you like firepower, you'll definetly like this gundam. Anyway, the 1:100 scale Heavyarms Custom Model kit is awesome. It is very detailed. For beginners WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT BEGIN WITH THIS MODEL. But for experts that know how to build gundam models, this is a fun project. I would recommend this on a rainy day or a day that you are very bored. It is very fun to build but will take a lot of time and patience. This model is usually for display. If you want to play with this, buy another model kit, get a friend that will play with you and play. Since this was my first model kit and I didn't build it too well and it's not too easy to pose. The Heavyarms Custom model kit is one of the best and I would definetly recommend that you buy thi model kit.

heavy things
Heavy Arms Custom is a good gundam. It has weapons on every main part of it. The detail of it is amazing. The only bad part is when it uses up all his amo it is left defenseless.

worth ever word of that title
First off Moble Suit Gundam Wing Skill Levil 5 Gundam Deathscythe H. Custom Action Figure Modle Kit is a ridiculously long title. In case you got lost in the name this isnt an action figure its a modle, you bild it your self so if you've never done one of these start at level one before going after this 100+ piece 24 step modle. If you have made a modle before you know the drill, all the pieces are on litle racks marked with letters, A, B, C, D, E1, E2, F2, and . Confused yet? All the indivigual pieces are labled with numbers exept on where ther marked with letters and the stickers are marked with japanese symbles but ther are only 4 of them. Like I said start at level 1.
Most of the time you'll just attach the pieces but there are 10 extra symble to tell you exactly what to do. you'll only use 4 of them though. Its not nearly as hard as it sounds though. I finished in 4 hours. It was worth all the time, money and names. And it look fantastic. theres no picture but it looks great. I give it 4 stars. I'm not counting educational value because thats not what this is for or durable because generaly things with 100+ pieces don't take a fall well. Also don't get this for enyone under 10 or for enyone who lives with enyone under 10. All in all its a good modle for $... ... Read more