HG 1/144 GN ARMS TYPE E GUNDAM EXIA TRANSAM MODE (EXIA PART) REVIEW
by RedRacer   2008-04-02 09:27:15.0

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See Also Related Reviews: .|. HG FA-93 NU GUNDAM HWS (HGUC) by rusinstein .|. MG RX-93 v Gundam by Nima .|. Non Graded HG 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim (Pentagona Colour Coating) by RedRacer .|. HG 1/144 GN Arms Type E Gundam Exia TransAm Mode (GN Arms Part) by RedRacer .|. Non Graded 1/100 Non-Grade Gundam Exia by RedRacer

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Here we have another gigantic armored carrier similar to the Meteor Unit (Seed/Seed Destiny) and the Dendrobium (Stardust Memory). Things seem to go smaller by day as in the size of the armored carrier. This is the Exia Trans Am part and the GN Arms is coming very soon (in a few more hours). The GN Arms gives Mobile Suits without the ability of space combat such as Dynames and Exia to battle in space. So, they have given an alternate colour of Exia, what's into it?

Too small to even get enough details and attention. Though the only viewable parts are the ears with new stickers (Red and Black instead of the Dark Green and Green schemes). Other than that, this is completely identical to the HG 1/144 Gundam Exia's head.

OK. Here we reach an important part. The body itself is somewhat interesting. The 2 Engine like boosters that serves like the Exia's chest are movable (connected to the arms) and it seems that the left one is quite loose. Similarly, other than the chest sticker that is different, this is completely identical to the HG 1/144 Gundam Exia kit available everywhere.

Good. Can hold all of its weapons without obvious falling. Though HG 1/144 fists are a little lacking details. Only one part for the fist and one white part that forms the fist plate. Again, this is an exact replica of the HG 1/144 Gundam Exia.

I would say that the design of the HG 1/144 legs were better than the 1/100 at my astonishment. I thought the latter would get higher credit but it seems my credit goes to the HG one. Not loose at all and stands firm though the weight of its weapons may give it some difficulty. I will keep repeating this - aside from the recoloured stickers, it is similar with HG Gundam 00 - 01, Gundam Exia kit.

The weapons lack detail (as in all Alternate Universe HG 1/144 kits). The 2 GN Blade and GN Long Blade are only made up of 2 pieces each, one whole white piece for the whole blade and one blue lid or something which gives it a little extra detail but not good enough. For one thing I hate this kit is that the GN Shield (the one on the left arm and bigger among the 2 shields) is only made up of a blue part while the white parts are totally stickers. It makes the shield looks extremely weird but I can still live with it. As for the GN Sword, it is quite flexible and not very stiff. As usual for HG 1/144 kits, a solid piece of fully white Beam Saber is included for your pleasure of displaying. All this kit (and possibly the HG 1/144 Gundam Exia kit) misses are the the GN Beam Daggers. Can be seen in the 1/100 version, the 1/144 have not included them. The next part on the GN arms will come soon.

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See Also Related Reviews: .|. HG FA-93 NU GUNDAM HWS (HGUC) by rusinstein .|. MG RX-93 v Gundam by Nima .|. Non Graded HG 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim (Pentagona Colour Coating) by RedRacer .|. HG 1/144 GN Arms Type E Gundam Exia TransAm Mode (GN Arms Part) by RedRacer .|. Non Graded 1/100 Non-Grade Gundam Exia by RedRacer

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