by Mark San Pedro | GoGaGaH.com |
This kit is one of my favorite mobile suits (MS). I have the Real Grade version and now the Master Grade version, though I do not have the original version, I like the fact that the Wings of Light effect part is part of the kit. I am really excited to build this place it with the rest of the collection.
I know it is an old kit. I am new to this kind of hobby. So yeah let’s get started!
Kit: MG 1/100 Destiny Gundam Extreme Blast Mode
Series: Gundam Seed Destiny
The size comparison of the RG and MG box:
Out Of the Box
Oh so colorful! I think i would color the pink effect with clear red.
What you can find:
- Manual: the same picture with the box art
- Runners: different variety of colors
- Action base: not every kit has this
- Decals: Clear stickers, foil stickers and water slide decals
That’s my real grade Destiny Gundam with wings of light effect part. Look how big the wings of light of the master grade version. Now I’m excited to build this thing, look at those wings!
Head
Various positions…
Torso
Hips can bend to the left and right.
Arms
Front
Back/Side
Waist
Front and Back
Sides. Pardon my hand, I can’t make it stand on it’s own.
Legs
Front and Side
Bending.
Backpack
Front. Wings opened
Back. Wings opened.
Weapons
- Beam Cannon
- Sword
- Beam Rifle
- Shield
- Beam Shield
Now to put them on the MS.
Gimmick for the shield.
Beam rifle can be held like that without any problems. It can be holstered at the back, attached to the skirt armor.
Beam shield effect on the MS. Beam cannon and sword can be folded so that it can be attached at the backpack.
That’s how long the sword can be!
The beam cannon is used that way without detaching from the backpack!
Stability
No problem standing.
Even standing on one leg.
Arms can be rotated 360 degrees without the wings. Front legs can only extend up to that point because the front skirt armor is blocking its way.
No problem extending the legs at the back. Kneeling is up to that point only.
Poseability
Side by side with the real grade version.
Overall
PROS:
- It has its own action base
- Wings of light effect part included
- Many effect parts (beam shield, blast beam from hand)
- Tight parts, making it pose the way you like it
- Chrome coated parts gives a distinct feature to the gundam frame
CONS:
- Might be expensive because of the additional parts
- You will keep changing the hands so you can use the blast beam effects
- Almost all weapons are hand dependent
- Chrome coated parts have a lot of nub marks
LEVELS:
- Fun level – 7/10
- Poseability – 9/10
- Price range – 8/10
- Overall score – 8/10
I enjoyed building this kit mainly because of its “Wing of Light” effect part. Its unique scar eyes makes it look scary. Its wings are huge that can be closed and open, adding the wings of light effect part makes it stand-out more!
New MG builders, like myself, might stumble an old version of its waist part that I find it weird having a switch below. Even though the chrome coated parts are makes the kit noticeable, I left the nub marks on it (trying to sand it will detach the chrome and exposes the clear plastic). This mobile suit is hand dependent, you want to actually hold the large sword? Change the hand, want some blast beam effect? Change the hand, want to change the weapon? Change the hand. Basically you will do a lot of hand-changing with this kit and it will make the polycaps loose.
Overall this kit is good, it has a shelf presence on it, when wing is opened it towers all other kits and adding the wing of light makes it noticeable.
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COMIC STRIP
Destiny: Oh! Those guys! I have to say hi and present myself and feature them my chrome parts and wings!
DM Exia: Hey guys, have you heard that there’s a newbie in town?
Red Exia: Oh yeah! I can’t wait to see him.
Exia: Yeah me too!
Destiny eavesdropping…
Destiny: (I think they were referring to me. Yay!!! xD)
Destiny: Hi guys! What’s up? I’m the new guy! Want to see my…
DM Exia: Oh yeah! We heard about you!
Red Exia and Exia: Hi….
DM Exia: Sorry but we are referring to this guy.
DM Exia: I think he will have a great time with us. What do you think guys?
Destiny: T_T T_T T_T
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About Mark San Pedro
I am a fan of the coolest hobby in the world (IMO), Gunpla (Gundam Plastic Model) as it is known in Japan. I do build, collect and paint model kits mostly Gundam. My very first model kit back when I was a kid is a “HG Tallgeese I” from the Gundam Wing series, unfortunately I lost it. Now, I will be writing reviews on model kits mainly 1/100 scales (No Grade 1/100, Reborn 1/100, Master Grade) starting from the kits this year and maybe some old kits. Hopefully I can help you decide the next model kit you want to collect.
