Bandai Hobby - Gundam UC - #100 Unicorn Gundam (Destroy Mode), Bandai Spirits HGUC 1/144 Model Kit

I was surprised by the level of detail in this High Grade 1/144 Unicorn Gundam! I did hope that it could transform, but this version does not. I have come across some 1/144 scale models online that they say transform from Unicorn to Destroy mode, but they are expensive, seem to be online exclusives hard to get outside of Japan. Well, understandably it's not a big deal to me. You do have to be careful with the V-fin as you take it off the tree. Too much pressure can easily snap it. I've made this mistake a few times. The pose-ablity is good! You get a little extra movement at the shoulders, 90 degree bend at the knees, decent movement on the head and arms. The shield can attach to the arm or the backpack. You get a little ammo pack that can attach to the skirt armor at the back. There are 4 beam saber handles, but no beam sabers. It seems that you have to buy the 1/144 High Grade Unicorn Gundam in its Unicorn mode in order to get the beam sabers, but if you have more gundams, you can easily use one from them. The pyscho-frame is clear red color, and it really looks nice. There are a few bad nub marks to watch out for, so be ready to cut, file, sand them down, etc to get rid of them. There are a few stickers which I really like! I am not a fan of stickers. The stickers go on the eyes, 2 white shoulder parts, the gun scope, and the light on the head. You will have to paint the ammo pack if you want the colors to match the anime. Other than that there is really not much need to paint or panel line this kit, which is an added bonus for me! I don't like to paint either. I also bought the 1/144 Banshee Destroy mode High Grade, and 1/144 Banshee Norn High Grade kits. They both are the same height, and they both are a little taller than the Unicorn Gundam Destroy mode. This is a very nice kit to add to your 1/144 scale Gundam collection!

While not a perfect kit in terms of the amount of accessories you receive, this kit is perfect for a beginner to Gunpla. From opening the box to starting to pose the final product, this kit took me a little under 6 hours to complete. The end result is incredibly satisfying.The amount of pieces gives the result a great level of visual intricacy, which works in tandem with the white and translucent red color scheme. The amount of sticker decals used is minimal and even if they dont look perfect close up, don't look too bad at a distance. The Unicorn stands at around 6 inches tall and while not very articulate, looks amazing in darn near every pose you put it in. A wonderful addition to my High Grade collection

Awesome! That what I need for my son

This is an excellent Gunpla model and is probably one of my favorite designs. The clear contrast of the white with the transparent red really gives it an elegant look when posed up on a stand. However, issues arise with some of the smaller pieces being very fragile and breaking easily, particularly the arrows that clip onto each ankle. Fixing them was very much a hassle, but that can be held accounted by the fact that I do not use clippers to remove my pieces. The completed model looks very nice and has a surprising amount of pose-ability. However, this is not a figure I would leave without panel lining, as the plain white throughout looks bland with nothing to break it up. There are very few accessories that come with this kit, having only one single extra hand as apposed to the many that most High Grades come with, and only one gun and a single shield. Even given the price point, I have purchased other models for only a few dollars more that make this look like a joke. I was the most disappointed in the lack of beam saber effect parts, as they give you handles for them (granted, he has no hands to hold them). However, these flaws don't detract from the final product enough to make me think poorly of it. This is a very fun kit that give a very accurate recreation of the machine from the anime. All in all it definitely needs some second hand work to make it look better, but after applying details, the figure looks great. Pros: -Very accurate design -Great pose-ability -Fun build process Cons: -Small pieces break easy -Lack of accessories

Such a timeless design

I bought this model (which is not a toy as Amazon seems to think it is...) for a friend as a gift for the anniversary of the opening of his arcade. (The arcade features an awesome game called GUNDAM EXTREME VS.) He seemed to like it and once it was built it turned out really well. The only problem was that a part close to the split-horn snapped and had to be glued on but that's really minor. The model itself definitely benefits from a good lighting source in order to show off the psychoframe/NT-D in all its glory. Great for Gundam UC fans (well, duh..) Just don't expect MG quality and you won't be disappointed.

This thing was a blast to build! I loved every second of it! There is one minor problem that A ton of people have though. the pegs that hold the beam saber hilts on the backpack are really thin and can break within a moment's notice. I bought The banshee and it too had this problem. Just be careful when you're taking off that part off the sprew. If it does break hey it's not really a big deal. a little glue on the beam saber hilt goes a long way. I used modelling cement on mine. It worked like a beaut. Hope you guys have fun with this kit as much as i did!

One of my favorite Hg builds thus far,it being my eighth Hg. Everything about this model was perfect-poseability(taking into consideration the expected limitations of not being Burning Gundam haha),overall completed look once assembled was beautiful,if you're picky there are some panel lines that need detailed but honestly you're not losing much if you decide to leave it as is out of box, it's still nice. Is taller than all seven of my other Hgs when side by side,a also took a little longer to build but not by much. A total of FIVE stickers! So you won't have much to stress over there either. As for the seller I purchased from,(HOBBYONE) they have all my interest in future purchases of gundam models-ordered on June 25 and received on July 5th which was 20 days before the earliest expected arrival *from Japan*. Absolutely recommend this model,its good whether you're a beginner or seasoned builder of gundams.