Gundam!

[Sigma Magnus]

Gotta have a bit of variety in our giant robots, don't we?

I got my first Gundam figure yesterday, an RGM-79SP GM Sniper II from the Robot Damashii line. I will admit, it was an impulse purchase; I'm not very knowledgeable on the Gundam franchise and I'm not sure if I ever will be. But there's gotta be other fans around here, right?

...right?

(Also if there is anyone here who does know Gundam well, I could use some help identifying a specific frame.)

[Pretzelcoatl]

Bought my first over Christmas!



I only bought him because he reminded me of Shovel Knight, but I've since started IBO and my willpower is failing...

[Sigma Magnus]

Ooo, nice! What models are those?

Also, should probably post some pics of mine...

[Pretzelcoatl]

Sword-dude is a Gyan, Gunboi is Flauros, who technically even transforms!

Yours looks awesome! Custom paint job?

[Sigma Magnus]

Gunboi is Flauros, who technically even transforms!

Yours looks awesome! Custom paint job?

Nope! Robot Damashii, so no need for assembly or painting (thank god).

[Pretzelcoatl]

Fantastic!

Same with these - the only problem with the kits is that they come with stickers, which will remain forever unapplied.

[Sigma Magnus]

I would love to get into the kits. I imagine there's a lot of satisfaction in building it yourself, as well as a lot more options in terms of size and complexity. But...call me lazy, but I just really prefer having it ready to go right out of the box.

I'm looking at the Metal Damashii 00 Raiser (my favorite frame), but that price tag is painful...

[Pretzelcoatl]

I've thought about figs, but I love the buzz you get finishing a kit. It's the main draw for me really, because I'm terrible at actual creative endeavours! Also, they tend to hover at £15 on the Rainforest-that-shall-not-be-named, which is almost impossible impossible to say no to.

Some of the figs are stunning though, I agree!

[Sigma Magnus]

So, uh, I've fallen face first into Gundam. Combo-binging 00, Wing, and Build Fighters, I've gotten the MG 00 Raiser kit and an HG Schwarzritter, the Denial Gundam is on the way, and I have quite the wishlist...