Author Topic: Perpetual Gunpla Thread (Read 3767 times)

Louie · « **on:** April 07, 2016, 03:15:19 PM »

So some guys here in the office are going to group buy bootleg Gundam MG kits. Really cheap like 600 pesos for a Zaku II Char and 1k for a Hi-Nu MG. Last time I assembled a Gundam kit was back in high school. What the heck, I'll have a go at it since they're cheap lol.

Anyone still doing Gunpla?

WallyWest · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2016, 03:30:42 PM »

How good are the plastics? I bought one for my kid sa tiangge (seems to be from divisoria) and the plastic is the cheap type (think little green plastic toy soldiers) with some rough edges. Some of the parts don't snap snugly. It's also hard to pose since the parts easily come loose. I dunno if there're better quality bootlegs.

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Louie · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2016, 07:51:51 PM »

I was told to expect some filing to be needed but generally they're okay. Not Bandai good but okay just to build and play around with.

lahar · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2016, 08:26:35 PM »

Might be good for those who like to customize or do one-offs.

dean · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2016, 09:44:22 PM »

sample!

WallyWest · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2016, 10:45:29 PM »

Pardon the lousy cellphone photos. Just to give you an idea how it looks when assembled right out of the box. I was trying to put it in a battle-ready pose but the pieces kept falling off, hehe.

I actually think it has potential in the hands of a skilled hobbyist. It's plastic is "makunat" compared to Bandai originals so it's harder to break off the pieces from the tray. You may notice its left arm has clear epoxy - the piece broke when my son twisted it from the tray.

As you can see from the box it's supposed to be transformable but unfortunately it's no longer possible because of the broken arm piece.

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JM · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2016, 10:05:56 AM »

Been at it on and off for the past few years. I heard those knock-off MG kits are decent for the price. Particularly the full gundam strike variants.

Louie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2016, 02:36:14 PM »

I see. I notice that that's the HG 1/144. I'm told that the good ones to get are the 1/100 versions? Anyway, yeah mukhang makunat nga. After we get our bonus on the 15th, an officemate will be doing a Divisoria run for us so I'll post pictures when I get one or two or three hahaha.

splerdu · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2016, 02:41:07 PM »

May Qubeley ba?

Louie · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2016, 02:58:58 PM »

They're going to scout this weekend at 168. Will let you know!

splerdu · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2016, 03:10:02 PM »

Cool!

Louie · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2016, 03:28:07 PM »

Yup now I have 4 models listed under my name for scouting hahaha

jorussic · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2016, 11:12:34 PM »

Eto ang akin:

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[X] · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2016, 09:46:19 AM »

haven't built one in a while. not too excited with the plastics on the bootleg ones though.

i2mp · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2016, 01:48:35 PM »

Eto sakin..hehe

conan barbero · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2016, 10:56:24 PM »

TT Hongli ba yang mga bootleg? Saw one from a previous colleague, parang hindi ko masyado gusto quality.

What I usually do is buy lots of kits when I happen to visit Japan or ask a relative/friend to buy for me. I collect RG's and some MG's. Yung RG kumpleto ko although I have about 5 unopened kits. MG naman I just buy yung mga trip ko. I also still have about 5 unopened boxes.

Strategy ko para makamura pa sa Japan is I use my mom's Yodobashi card. It'll give you 10% discount on all your gunpla purchases, which will be placed on the card. Yung nadiscount mo, pwede mo ipambili the following day.

I'll post pics next time. Ayusin ko muna medyo inalikabok at nagulo na yung collection ko XD

Louie · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2016, 01:17:51 PM »

@canon

I think what they're targeting is daban pero yeah some are TT Hongli

@splerdu

Qubeley Mark 2 yung meron yung violet. 1350 daw. Kuha tayo isa testing?

Louie · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2016, 02:00:46 PM »

Actual photo ng box

splerdu · « **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2016, 09:44:03 AM »

Where's the store? I wanna have a looksie myself.

Really want the MkI look but it's been years since I've painted anything.

[X] · « **Reply #19 on:** April 15, 2016, 02:50:45 PM »

Quote from: conan barbero on April 10, 2016, 10:56:24 PM

What I usually do is buy lots of kits when I happen to visit Japan

same. and when the wife starts raising an eyebrow I always tell her its for my son lol