Bandai Hobby Buster Gundam Seed 1/100 - Master Grade, Multi-colored, 8" (177908)

It is a very fun build to put together, the time spent locked in, very worth it. When done I suggest trying some fun stances

Worth the price. Other places were up selling. Fun for people who like building models. Assembly depends on how proficient you are but it is pretty simple.

This kit, as my first MG to upgrade from my usual HG’s, was a blast to put together. The box itself was huge and packed with runners, so i knew i was definitely stepping up in terms of complexity and detail.After spending a few hours snipping off the parts and edging down the nubs marks to the best of my ability and promptly assembling them in the required order, i was very satisfied with the end result. The kit is overall very sturdy and feels smooth as can be when moving the pieces. From legs to arms and even the torso, everything feels natural. ESPECIALLY the legs, with little piston-like mechanics installed to make the whole process work like a dream.As for color separation, its pretty fantastic and they pretty much nail it. With a nice liner marker, this kit really looks excellent with little effort, especially if you use the stickers. Oh, and water slides too, despite the fact that I’m too dumb to figure out how to use those properly.The weapons are good (in concept), but its a pain in the ass to get them in the hands of the gunpla and stay there. The little mechanical arm things attatched to the hips are also very awkward. Not a fan of those. They also make the kit a lot harder to balance, so a stand is recommend if you want to do some pretty abstract poses aside from your standard “stand and look cool”The size of this kit is what one should expect from a MG. Compared to my Zero Honoo HG, its almost double the size.Articulation is good, nothing ball-busting but it works for what you’ll probably be trying to acheive.Note: the feet guard things near the bottom of the calves are very unstable and will require a bit of DIY work to get them to stay.Overall, amazing kit for a amazing price. Deffo a must buy if you’re looking for a gundam with a different look and military-esq vibe.

Seed is one of the best series out there and the kits reflect it. Solid, fun, and easy build.

A bit fragile. Paint job is amazing and a bit bigger than a water bottle.Not good money value.

As this is my first model for a Master Grade gunpla kit, I am rather impressed by the model as a whole.The Good:The joints are very sturdy: arms, legs, connecting arms for the two large cannonsIt's color scheme of orange, green, and light brown offer a nice change from the typical blue, red, yellow, and white.Poseability is solid if about averageVirtually no weight issues; guns are lightweight and do not cause the model to tip overHas your typical Master Grade "gimmicks": moving knee armor, opening cockpitIts massive duel cannons and shoulder rockets allow for very fun posing!The Bad:Putting together the kit is a pain since some of the parts are frustrating to put together (trade-off for a sturdy kit)There are a few loose parts that just seem cheaply designed by Bandai:--rear-ankle armor, orange grill-like piece that covers the V-fin, green handle guards for the cannonsThe Ugly:Considering how strong most of the joints are, the ankle joints should have been sturdier. They feel only slightly stronger than High Grade ankle joints, which is not strong enough to support this larger kit, especially with its massive cannons. It isn't terrible, but I found myself having to adjust the model a few times because the Gundam fell over due to it's ankle joints.Posing this Gundam with its massive guns is a pain-in-the-butt. I appreciate the solidness of the connecting arms of the cannons and Bandai's engineering, but this is not a kit which you can pick up and easily pose. Attempting to position the cannons with its connecting arms, along with positioning the Gundam's own arms and hands will be time-consuming. The design of the hands do not help as they may often break off while attempting to place them on the handles of the cannons. Not a breaking factor, but this may turn off some people from buying this kit.Overall:Despite the annoying poseablility and few loose parts, this Master Grade kit is a recommendable one. The colors, weaponry, and sturdiness are fantastic. Be sure to have a pair of strong hands(your own or a friends) to help with connecting joints.WORD OF ADVICE:Pay attention to reviews of companies that sell gunpla online! Although the company I bought this kit from had a respectably high rating, they did a very poor job of packaging: a box and some wrapping paper. As expected, the box holding the kit was damaged. Thankfully, the kit remained intact. Make sure the company you will be buying from will provide proper packing!

I'm completing my collection for Gundam Seed and I've been waiting to get this one (had to finish the Duel first lol). I love the Buster in its episodes and yas this is such a treat to have! 7 hours of assembly later and I'm overjoyed, I've yet to paint the 2 Dearka figures.Box was undamaged, so packaging was a win win haha.10/10Yaasss

definitely recommend for any gunpla fans, especially fans of gundam seed. Its almost molded in a ver ka style with lots of panel lines.