RX-78NT-1 Gundam “Alex”

SD fans! We have another classic for this month, and its none other than the RX-78NT-1 a.k.a “Alex” Gundam.

This kit, although its old, has a lot to offer. Details are good, with or without paint or panel linings.

And its gimmicks are really fun! Especially the “Alex’s” signature weapon, the pair of 90mm Gatling gun.

Sweet!

Also, the Beam Saber and its Alex Shield.

The kit comes with the Chobam Armor, turning the “Alex” into RX-78NT-1FA, Full Armor!

Articulation is limited, and much less with the armor on, but details are still great.

And a surprise original mecha the “Chobam Tank”.

Personally, I really like this kit, and it’s just because of its Gatling Guns. ^_^ Even with the kit’s limited articulation, its details and gimmicks is enough to make you smile. A must grab for any SD fan and Gundam lover aswell.

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

GF13-001NHII Master Gundam

We continue to heat up this month with another iconic mobile suit, the Master Gundam!!

What we have here SD fans is a Generation F version of the Master Gundam. And like the previous Generation F’s reviewed, same issues apply to this kit as well.

Minimal articulation. The hand and forearm is molded together.

And Generation F models is smaller than the latest SD release. It lacks legs, which is another reason for its limited articulation.

The Master Gundam has less gimmick, only its wing binders.

But, never-the-less, details is good.

Regrdless of its limited posability and size, the Master Gundam undoubtedly has its’ charm. With a large head, this somewhat brings an irresistable cuteness.

The Master Gundam is telling you, “come and get me!”. How can you say no?? Definitely get this kit!

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

BG-011B Build Burning Gundam

Burn!! Burn!! Burn!! Yes! SD fans! It is the Build Burning Gundam!! Its awesome, its cool, its epic!!  And we sure hope that all of its goodness is well translated to its SD model kit version. Let’s find out!!

First, the kit doesn’t have much extra parts due to its design, which is slender and because it is a close combat unit, it doesn’t have a rifle, shield, cannons, even a beam saber as well, but it does have a couple of battle effect parts included in the kit. So what does it mean? The kit is reasonably cheap!!

It has only a few parts but the details are still amazing.

Can you see the blue parts? You have the option of either that blue or the orange stickers, which ever suits your taste, for the Build Burning. Blue for the normal state and orange for the assimilation state.

However, it would have been great if they made transparent blue and orange parts that can be snapfitted rather than using stickers.

Since its a close combat unit, and its’ pilot uses a lot of martial arts move, the kit should be able to handles different martial arts poses.

Optional hands for more poses.

It has good articulation but not as good as the Generation Neo Shining Gundam and God Gundam.

As for its gimmick, it has the battle effect parts!!

These effect parts brings the kit to life.

And make things interesting.

You can try out different battle effects combinations.

You can really enjoy the Build Burning. Play around with martial arts poses together with the battle effect parts. It really gets your imagination going. Details are very good, and it’s cheap!

A very nice kit to have. What are you waiting for?? Add it to your collection!

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

SDnatic of the month, MARCH 2015

SD fans! March is here! Let your hearts and soul burn-up like warriors!

And we kick-off this month with a dynasty warrior, a man with the burning passion for SD! Mr. Seig Fried!

Q: We’re very excited to have you as our SDnatic for this month. How do you feel?

A: First of all I Thank you for this great opportunity to be featured on your blog and I am fluttered to be chosen by yours trully “SD Dude” to be this month’s SDnatic.

Q: Can you tell us a little something about yourself?

A: Im Sieg Fried, a freelance game reviewer and also a SD Fanatic that can’t resist its cuteness!

Q: What Gundam series was your gateway to the world of Gundam? What did you like about it?

A: Besides Gundam Build Fighters, SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors really hooked me because by heart, I’m a Dynasty Warrior lover and found out that there’s a Gundam version of it… who wouldn’t be happy watching Dynasty Warriors characters in Gundam forms 🙂

Q: Who is your favorite Gundam character? Why?

A: Hands down, I’ll choose Archangel’s Executive Officer NATARLE BADGIRUEL simply because of her keen analytic judgement with swift decision making tactics and also her strong willed persona. And thus, everytime I say her last name, it simply just rhymes with “Bad-gurl!”

Q: What is your favorite mobile suit?

A: This is one though question but the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero stands high among the other that I like because of its cool entrance and most likely those Angel Wings, period.

Offcourse, when we talk about Gundams and Mobile suits, there is always Gunpla.

Q: Who/what inspired you to start Gunpla building?

A: My story goes like this, one day I decided to revive my love of building Legos (after I’ve donated all my blocks to my former school in the Visayas Region that had been hit hard by a typhoon early 2014) when I encountered this strange looking box with a robot design that has this Angel Wings on it, the XXXG 00W0 Wing Gundam Zero. Then inside are small parts that is meant to be assembled – just like Lego – then the rest is history!
Q: Since when did you start Gunpla building?

A: I started building my first kit just this April of 2014

Q: What was your very first kit? Why did you chose that model?

A: XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero was my Love at first sight Gunpla kit. When I first glanced at those Angel Wings, my world suddenly stopped, just like being hypnotized and hearing a faint voice comming from the box that started calling your name 🙂

Q: Are you an SD fan?

A: HAI (YES)

Q: What made you fall inlove with SD models?

A: My love of SD awakened right after I watched the Series SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors.

Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?

A: All hands down to SD Wing Gundam Zero, a mini-me version of my very first MG XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero 🙂

Another favorite!!

Q: So far, how many babies, SD kits do you have?

A: Right now I own 58 built SD’s, 13 unbuild including a Mega Size Ryuu Bi Gundam!

Wow, that’s a lot.

Q: And more to come in the future?

A: Significantly Y.E.S.

Talkin’ like a real SD fan!

Q:How about a dream SD kit? What would you want it to be? Also, is there a kit that you really want to have?

A:To be honest, I really Love to own the “COMPLETE” SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors series line-up release! My dream SD Kits that surely will be just in my dreams! Nevertheless, the SD Zeong is a must for me to bundle it with the chant… Zieg (Sieg) Zeon!

Since we already asked a lot, how about we wrap this up with a message to other SD fanatics?

Seig Fried: First and foremost I greatfully Thank “SD Dude” for promoting the LOVE for SD! Despite their small size and odd proportions, little some Gunpla enthusiast know that SD kits’ details are superb specially if  you plan to customize it either by paint or any type of modifications or even just by simply building it Out-of the-Box!
Second, to my fellow builders, modelers, hobbiest and collectors, follow your own will. Buy and build to your own likings and prefered design, don’t be hooked on what is IN or what others have. Also keep in mind that the more experience you’ve learned (either it be good or bad) it all adds up on how you become better. Remember, “Gunpla is FREEDOM” according to Meijin Kawaguchi himself. Follow your prefered way.
Lastly I’ll leave you all with my favorite quote from the Disney Movie Meet the Robinsons, which I believe suits up best in our hobby… “JUST KEEP ON BUILDING!”

Thank you so much.

And thank you also Mr. Sieg Fried for letting us, know you. Keep buildin’!! And more love for SD!!

Every month, we will be featuring a fellow SDnatic!! Those whose love for SD Gunpla go way beyond…If your one of us, or knows someone who is, just let me know.

Till the next kit,
SD Dude