Saturday 30 July 2011

Hong's hobby Garage Review: HGUC Unicorn Gundam (Unicorn mode)

Hello again,

This next review of Plamo is the HGUC Unicorn Gundam in Gundam UC (in Unicorn Mode).

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Information of Unicorn Gundam:
UNICORN MODE:
Produced as a part of the E.F.S.F's reorganization plan, the "U.C. Project", the Unicorn Gundam is a revolutionary design and to be the main symbol for the "U.C. project" - to destroy the trace and symbolisms of Zeonism, and thus not only does it features a Gundam design, but also incorporate an anti-Newtype system. Featuring the most advanced mobile suit technology of the time, the mobile suit's performance is unmatched.
Incorporating test data obtained from the experimental MSN-06S Sinanju, the entire frame is lined with psyco-frame receptors, drastically increasing the responsiveness of the unit and allowing it to be piloted like an extension of the pilot's body. In some cases, this responsiveness is so high that it appears the suit acts of its own accord without the pilot making any conscious actions. It utilizes a special "La+ Program" OS and a system known as the "NT-D (Newtype-Destroyer)", which activates the suit's psyco-frame and dramatically increases the suits performance.
In its normal mode, the Unicorn's head is similar in appearance to those of Londo Bell's mass-produced mobile suits, with the addition of a single, horn-like antenna extending from the forehead (hence the name "Unicorn"). In terms of its armaments in normal mode, the Unicorn is very lightly armed, with half of its built-in weaponry only being available in Destroy Mode.

DESTROY MODE: 

Destroy Mode is the form the Unicorn Gundam takes when its NT-D is activated. The transformation is marked by an expansion of the suit's frame. The armor seams separate and lock down into various hard-points, while the newly exposed psyco-frame emits a deep red glow (attributed to a psyco-frame luminescence phenomenon). In this mode, the mobile suit becomes taller and its head transforms to one having standard Gundam features, the visor and face guard transforming to reveal the mouth plate and the antenna splitting into a V-fin. In order to prevent its transformation being interrupted, its I-Field strength will be increased, at least temporary. Additionally a pair of beam Vulcan guns will be revealed on the shoulders, and two additional beam sabers will extend out of the backpack.

In this form, the suit's psyco-frame scans the pilot's thoughts and directly transmits them to the suit's drive system; in other words, the Unicorn can ultimately be controlled by the pilot's thoughts alone. The machine's performance - its mobility in particular - is dramatically increased when the NT-D is active partially due to the exposure and activation of six additional thrusters. In addition to the performance boost, the NT-D also allows the Unicorn to take control of an enemy's psycommu weapons. However, the stress placed on the mind by manipulating an object more than tenfold the size of an average human is extraordinary.
Even with the aid of the psyco-frame the pilot's mind can only endure roughly five minutes of operation before a safeguard is believed to activate, deactivating the psyco-frame and returning the mobile suit to its normal form. Furthermore, the system activates not according to the pilot's discretion, but automatically upon the detection of another Newtype. The system also directs the movement of the suit when active, and does not completely depend on the pilot for commands. By default, the system will automatically attempt to destroy any Newtype enemies it detects, but requires the pilot to give it a conscience so it does not merely become a killing machine.

Now, the photos:

 FRONT:

REAR:

Close-up.

Beam sabers can be stored in shoulders.

Head detail.

The weapons (Beam Saber not pictured, but it was available in the original product).

Bazooka storage mode.

All parts for the Bazooka.

Shield.

Shield can be stored at the shoulder.

The Shield can be placed behind the shoulder and the backpack with a connector part (not included, but included in the original product). BTW, the extra Beam Sabers are included in the backpack.

The Hand Parts.

Pose with a Bazooka.

I didn't have time to take more pictures but I can get it updated soon.


After a whole lotta reviews, I decided to read my favorite book during the break.
 It's my favorite book, Alice in wonderland ^^
This book is published in Hong Kong actually, but I thought is made in Japan ^^

Wednesday 27 July 2011

Hong's Hobby Garage Gunpla Review: Ryubi Gundam (GaoGao Brand)

Hello again!

This next review is the first Non-Bandai Gunpla ever reviewed, Ryubi Gundam.



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Information about Ryubi Gundam:
The Ryubi Gundam is a mobile suit designed to be agile and yet powerful, being modeled after the Chinese hero Liu Bei. It is designed to focus more on Close Combat situations rather than on long-ranged Combat. It only has two boosters on the back for improved mobility in any terrain possible. The Ryubi Gundam has no long ranged weaponry and only relies on its swords: Garyuutou and Souryuutou to cut down enemy mobile suits. Also the Ryubi Gundam can fuse with the Tengyokugai to further upgrade itself.

Now the pictures:

Front:

 Rear:

The 'Wings' can move up and down.

The entire 'Articulation' in this kit.

Ryuuteiken (Gold), Souryuutou (Blue), and Garyuutou (Red).

 With Garyuutou and Souryuutou.

With Ryuuteiken and Souryuutou in the Anime series.

Swords placed behind the holsters.

Ryubi Gundam with Ryuuteiken.

The entire parts. armor is not removable because I glued some of them :( But the original product's armor is removable.

Comparison with HGUC RX-78-2 Gundam.

BONUS: There's a stamp in every Sangokuden plamo's foot.

Thursday 14 July 2011

Toys in Jusco Mid Valley [Update]

The update of my previous blog: http://hongshobbygarage.blogspot.com/2011/06/toys-in-jusco-mid-valley.html
 
Gunpla Tools:

Gunpla, MG Figurise Luffy, Goku & Kamen Rider W Cyclone Joker and Going Merry.

POWER RANGERS RPM! GET IN GEAR!!!

Red, Blue and Yellow figures.






MG Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai.



Just-released Entry Grades.

More Gunpla Displays:

HG Gunpla Starter Set vol.2

HGGPB Forever Gundam.

The Old-school MG Gundam MK-II Titans.

MG Unicorn Gundam HD color + MS Cage.

1/100 Gundam Astray Blue Frame 2nd L.

Ultraman Figures.

Godzilla Figures:
SpaceGodzilla & Godzilla.

Ben 10 Assorted Figures.

Bandai's brand new Action Base 3.

Some Bonus: