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Hello all, I started watching Gundam build videos whilst working from home and checked prices and it turns out that gunpla isn't so expensive after all. Talked to some goons and got the RG Tallgeese. Very cool. Terrible picture, will get a better one once I buy a stand. I feel like RG is the perfect balance between detail and storage size for me, so might try and tackle Full Armour Unicorn (yes I know it's got a bazillion parts), or Sazabi/Banshee Unicorn once they're back in stock in my local shop.
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Aug 8, 2020 16:37
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Argas posted:I got the RG Banshee + P-Bandai Armed Armor parts from its initial outing. I'd say avoid the Banshee if only because its collar completely restricts sideways head movement. Having built a MG Unicorn in the past, it's amazing seeing the same-ish thing scaled down while still packing most of the gimmicks, albeit implemented differently due to size. The MG transformation feels more solid and stable since stuff stays in place more solidly. Thanks for the heads up, I was mostly interested in the Banshee for the colour scheme and aesthetics honestly so poseability isn't super high up in my priority list. Are there any other RGs that people would suggest/not suggest? I've already been warned against the Sinanju.
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Aug 8, 2020 17:23
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long-rear end nips Diane posted:I built the Tallgeese recently and it ruled. If you scroll up a bit you will see my picture of my RG Tallgeese  It did rule though!
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Aug 8, 2020 17:46
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Are ya kidding me, 5 minutes after I send in an order for an RG Zaku II and I get an email saying that RG Sazabi and Banshee Unicorn are back in stock at the local store  Guess I'll finish my Zaku first before buying either/both of them. Unless they sell really quickly, I guess.
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Aug 10, 2020 08:14
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Yeah my local store has all 3 of the RG Unicorns in stock, but assuming they're still in stock after I do my Zaku for the group build, I'll probably get Sazabi first before committing to a Unicorn. Also considering I just started with gunpla I'd rather not burn myself out too hard on Full Armour
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Aug 10, 2020 18:00
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What's the one that won't get reprints? RG Zaku II ready for the group build.  Also got my Tallgeese a stand. Very cool. I think I've caught the gunpla bug.
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Aug 11, 2020 09:10
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OK I think I can now safely join everyone else in saying "gently caress zaku pipes".
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Aug 12, 2020 13:11
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Sykic posted:For anyone who's built an RG Zaku II, how good/bad is it? I'm trying to decide if I want that or the The Origin Zaku II C-6/R6. They both have a ton of detail for a Zaku and I love the rifle that comes with the C-6/R6, but there's a part of me insisting the RG must be better just because it's an RG kit. I'm building the RG Zaku II right now, just have stickers left. Like most RGs the stickers are a right pain in the butt, with some really tiny ones. Outside of those, the pipes are annoying too as mentioned by others, but not too bad IMO. As long as you don't let them slip off the tubing and be in some random order, it does matter.
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Aug 15, 2020 14:37
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I'm doing most of them, but I lost a couple thanks to bad timing on my fan/AC. A couple of my panels will never be shiny...
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Aug 15, 2020 15:12
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  I've been freed from sticker hell. The build itself was alright, leg-waist connection could be sturdier though.
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Aug 15, 2020 19:35
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 My gunpla shelf looks quite nice in natural lighting. I'm starting to think that I need to get a better phone camera, though.
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Aug 16, 2020 04:01
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So, uh, I went to the store just planning on getting the RG Sazabi.
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Sep 5, 2020 06:46
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 drat this RG Z'Gok kicks so much rear end, I love it.
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Sep 5, 2020 18:55
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 Decided the little pilots deserved to be on the base as well. I cannot reiterate how much fun the RG Zgok is to play around with, it can even do handstands. RG Sazabi next!
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Sep 6, 2020 05:13
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RIP, managed to twist off a peg in the shoulder assemblage of the RG Sazabi. Time to break out the superglue and live with some lowered articulation.
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Sep 10, 2020 01:59
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Snail Information posted:how did you break it?  Not my picture, but this person broke it in the exact same way as me. When I tried to flip out the shoulder assemblage it got stuck on the peg and instead the peg twisted right off. I would pin it down but the hand drill I have sucks so right now I've just superglued it down until I can dig around in the family toolbox after work. It won't be able to flip out but I wasn't really planning on doing poses that it would need to anyway.
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Sep 10, 2020 02:50
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Marx Headroom posted:Don't feel bad, I accidentally nipped off a piece of the visor and had to do some precision gluing too. That kit demands respect from modelers apparently. God is the end result beautiful though. Yeah, even only halfway complete it's intimidating as hell. Hopefully should be able to complete the main suit tonight, accessories tomorrow.
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Sep 10, 2020 03:33
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 Just stickers left. This kit is rad.
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Sep 11, 2020 17:43
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   RG Sazabi done and all stickered up. Love this big boy.  The Char shelf begins...
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Sep 12, 2020 06:34
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Does anyone have strong opinions on the RG RX-78-2? I know it's the very first one so probably have a bunch of teething pains but hey, gotta have an RX-78.
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Sep 16, 2020 03:29
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Yeah I'm more of a pose-once kinda guy. Will think about it then.
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Sep 16, 2020 05:11
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drat, how big are those boxes?
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Sep 17, 2020 11:33
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Jesus Christ.
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Sep 17, 2020 12:01
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You should also be able to find paint-on primer if you don't want to spray paint. Again, check out tabletop mini stores or something.
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Sep 21, 2020 05:23
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Once the month ticks over and I let myself buy some more gunpla I'm going to get the RG RX-78 and the RG Nu Gundam to die of gunpla quality whiplash.
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Sep 21, 2020 16:55
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For me I just stick to 1-2 RG kits a month which I can get through in a couple of weeks. Keeps me paced.
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Sep 25, 2020 07:04
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Yeah it looks drat cool. Apparently it's slated to cost more than the RG FA Unicorn though?
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Sep 26, 2020 05:43
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LibrarianCroaker posted:technically yeah, msrp 5500 yen vs 5400 yen. the FA Unicorn might have a cut down price if your shop wants to move some old stock or something, i guess. Nah, just the regular. I guess the high price despite not having as many accessories as the FA Unicorn is because the Zeong is just a massive chonker?
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Sep 26, 2020 05:59
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 I am ready to be intensely shocked by quality disparity.
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Oct 3, 2020 06:58
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Arcsquad12 posted:The finished look of each is still terrific, but you will definitely see the improvement in the internal mechanics of the 93 over the 78-2. You're right, the RX-78 does look pretty drat cool when done, even if it feels pretty flimsy.  Nu Gundam next.
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Oct 4, 2020 03:57
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   RG Nu Gundam owns like crazy and I'm glad that I picked up the effects set. Going to pick up a second set when I'm next at the store so that both the Nu and the Sazabi can have 3 out each. Might also go ham and pick up the RG FA Unicorn whilst I'm there...
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Oct 7, 2020 14:15
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drat, makes me wish I had a better camera/photo setup.
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Oct 9, 2020 00:54
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Is there any actual difference between the RG Gundam Mk II Titans and AEUG other than colour scheme?
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Oct 9, 2020 11:53
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Kaiju Cage Match posted:The Titans version has some minor parts to convert it into a test type but that's about it. Hmm, fair enough. Might just end up picking up both when I get around to them. asterioth posted:Ty! It's just my phones camera + a cheap photo box I got on amazon a few years ago. Might just be my phone being poo poo then
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Oct 9, 2020 12:22
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LibrarianCroaker posted:It's possible, but most phone cameras are pretty good. Most quality issues with phone shots are a. bad lighting, and b. not configuring your camera well. Here, check this out. Yeah it's probably the lighting in my room, it's not great for taking photos.
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Oct 9, 2020 19:32
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The RG Zakus have had an interesting solution to the issue by having the pipes be plastic on a separate runner and the circles are on a runner that is made so that you can slide in the plastic piece then snip off all the circles. The issue comes if you accidentally let the circles slide off and don't know what order to put them back in.
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Oct 12, 2020 08:56
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Xaerael posted:RG Zakus are also one of the most on-sprue breakage ridden nightmares I've ever encountered. Oh yeah, I got very lucky with ordering mine online. I have a local shop that I go to nowadays so I can at least check the runners beforehand if I ever feel like getting the other RG Zaku variants I didn't get.
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Oct 12, 2020 10:51
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Maybe, I got mine a couple of months ago so it's possible.
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Oct 12, 2020 11:33
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Anyone have any strong opinions on the RG Build Striker Full Package or Force Impulse Gundam? Eyeing getting one of them next month.
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Oct 14, 2020 08:46
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Veotax posted:I enjoyed the RG Force Impulse, I made a post comparing it to the old MG a few months back that I would link if I wasn't on my phone. Ooo, thanks, I had a look through your post history and found it. Also cool that you reviewed the RG Titans MkII, I was eyeballing that one too. I'm probably gonna be the guy who ends up with only RGs lol
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Oct 14, 2020 10:42
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