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SDnatic of the month, January 2016

Hi SD fans!! 2016 is here! I’m pumped and excited! How bout you? Let us welcome the year with a good vibe! Why not, I mean, it’s gonna be another year of gunpla and SD for us! And what better way to keep this “love for SD” going??

Our SDnatic of the month!!!

Mr. James Andrew Ong

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

A: Hello SD Dude. It’s an honor to greet 2016 as the SDnatic of the month!

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

A: I am a multimedia artist, video game enthusiast.and very recently a gunpla addict.

Q: What Gundam series was your gateway to the world of Gundam?

A: Gundam Wing.

Q: What did you like about it?

A: The opening song Rhythm Emotion. haha!

Q: Who is you favorite Gundam character? Why?

A: Heero Yuy. I like his style.

Q: What is your favorite mobile suit?

A: Maybe I would have answered Wing Zero Custom years ago but recently I like the design and aesthetics of the G-Self.

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(SD Dude: And I’m hoping that Bandai would release an SD G-Self! )

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

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

A: I was bored. I wanted to try building Gunpla but I was too nervous about messing up a kit but one day I just went ahead and tried it out. Now I have a new hobby.

Q: Since when did you start Gunpla building?

A: July 2015.

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

A: SD Gundam 00 Seven Sword/G. It looked cool with all those swords.

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Q: Are you an SD fan? What made you fall inlove with SD models?

A: Yes! I love SD! I played plenty of Super Robot Taisen and G-Generation games so the SD style grew on me.

Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?

A: For now, I will cheat and say all the SD EX-Standard kits!

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

A: 31!!

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Wow, that’s a lot.

Q: And more to come in the future?

A: Yes please!

Q: Talkin’ like a real SD fan! 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: An SD G-Self preferably in the EX-Standard style.

Yeah! Me too! (SD Dude nodding in agreement)

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

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Virtual high fives to all the SD fans out there.

For you guys who want to try building Gunpla but feel like it’s all a complicated process, don’t be afraid to ask silly questions and just go for it. In no time you will go from snap building kits to painting and customizing. Have fun!

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And thank you also Mr. James Andrew Ong 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

 

SDnatic of the month, December 2015

Happy Holidays SD fans!! It’s been a great year for us as we got lots of great SD kits this year, including the latest SD line which is the SD Ex-standard!! Ofcourse, we also have our SDnatic of the month for December, and before the year ends, SD Dude has something special. One of the reasons why SD Dude exist is that, we would like to encourage people to try out this hobby.

And that is why, for this month, we have someone who is new to the hobby!! Let us all welcome…

Ms. Precious Chan

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

A: Very Happy

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

A: Im a cosplayer, gamer and now a gundam builder…

Q: Since your new to this hobby and gundam as well, what gundam series do you like or would like to watch if you haven’t seen any?

A: Hmm… any series as long as it is related to gundam o.o and I know I’ll enjoy to watch it.

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

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

A: My big brother Jeshiro.

Q: Since when did you start Gunpla building?

A: I forgot, but its only last month!

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

A: SD Destiny Gundam ( I forgot my other kit ) I choose SD because it is my 1st time to build a gundam and my friend suggested it

Q: Are you an SD fan?

A: Yes!

Q: What made you fall inlove with SD models?

A: So cute 🙂 mini gundam

Talkin’ like a real SD fan!

Q: How about a dream SD kit?

A: I only want each SD if possible I can buy each model hehe…

Q: What would you want it to be?

A: Any!!

Q: Also, is there a kit that you really want to have?

A: Hmm… any kit is ok to me…Im not really choosy though.

Q: Someone might grant your wish! Since we already asked a lot, how about we wrap this up with a message to other SD fanatics?

Precious:

Hello to all SD Fanatics ty for making me part of your group ^^ im really happy … arigatou minna san~!!

And thank you also Ms. Precious Chan 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

 

 

 

SD EX-003 EXIA and SD EXIA

Hey there SD fans! Its been a while since the SD Ex-Standard came out, and its’ been a love and hate for the SD line among builders and fans. This is just normal as each person’s tastes varies. But for those who are still confused why some fans hate or love these SD EX kits, and for those who still can’t make up their minds if they’re gonna get an SD EX kit, well, I hope this review can help you.

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We have the SD EX EXIA and the SD EXIA!! Two SD kits, generations apart, side by side. Both are out-of-the box and haven’t been customized.Now let us explore both kits.

SD EX EXIA !!!

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Like other SD EX, hollow back legs…

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but the kit’s details are awesome!!

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Stickers for addittional details is a lot better compared to previous SD EX kits. The green round parts of the head, chest and legs are stickers unlike the old SD EXIA‘s clear green parts.

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We have the GN Shield.

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The GN Sword.

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The GN Short and Long Blades,

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and a few gimmicks.

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Articulation is superb, just like all SD EX kits are.

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Now, the SD EXIA!!

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You can see that the old kit doesn’t have a hollow leg and makes you wonder why the SD EX back leg is hollow.

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The old kit lacks details and stickers are few, compared to the SD EX version. But the round green parts looks much better.

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The GN Shield lacks stickers, just a plain blue, but more details can be seen.

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Same goes for the GN Sword, as it lacks color.

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It also has the GN Short and Long blades, but it can’t combine. The color is off too. (why blue?)

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This gimmick though, is one that we truly miss on the SD EX version. The GN Drive can be pulled off and that clear green color which kinda gives off a glow.

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The articulation is different for this kit.

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Its’ arms doesn’t bend. The whole arm is a single piece.

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And thus limiting the kit’s range of motion.

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Both kits are a must-have and after a few comparisons here and there, we hope that this helped answer a few questions for us SD fans. Both kits have their respective charms, and as an SD fan, maybe we were hoping that, it would have been nice to combine it in a single kit. But still, at the end, we just love SD!! The more SD the merrier!! 😀

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

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SD EX-002 AILE STRIKE GUNDAM!!

Hi SD fans! We’ve got another EX-Standard kit for you. It’s the SD EX-002/GAT X105 Strike and Aile pack, A.K.A Aile Strike Gundam!

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Like the previous EX-Standard kit, details are absolutely amazing. Though still, the back legs are hollow and this goes on to kits that will follow.

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Still, the V-fin, like the old kits, is still colored by sticker.
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And yeah, the shoulder stickers are a bit irritating because it only covers one side as you can see here.

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However, panel lines are really something.
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As for gimmicks. It comes with the Aile pack but it has less articulation compared to the old kit.

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The shield is more detailed, but, again, has lots of stickers.
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Rifle looks good. And all these gimmicks fit well with HG kits.

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Range of motion is a lot better, exactly what you’d expect on an EX-Standard.

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Here is a comparison of the old Aile Strike Gundam to its EX-Standard counterpart.

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And the Aile packs.

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I’ll let you be the judge of which is better. Improved articulations and details. Even the stickers are a lot more detailed as well. I’m just hoping they would release the Launcher and Strike weapon system for the EX-Standard as well.

A must have kit for SD fans!!

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

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SDnatic of the month, November 2015

SD fans!! We have another great builder to grace our SDnatic of the month. His passion and love for SD is reflected on his custom builds. The man known as “ENAIRA CUSTOM”.

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Mr. Eryl Alcazar

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Q: What are your thoughts being the SDnatic of the month??

A: First of all, I would like to thank you for featuring me here for this month. I would like to apologize if this interview got delayed, It just happened that there are lots of things that I need to accomplish and do last October, but I am very grateful that you still gave me a second chance to be featured for the November edition. May you continue to feature amazing SD Builders for this is a very special scale of gunpla in which most modellers tend to forget and ignore since they are hard to modify, but us, yes us! we are brave enough to love SD and I personally would like to thank you for doing that!

Q: Care to share with us a bit about yourself?

A: Hehehe, I Am Eryl Alcazar, also known as Enaira Custom by some of my closest gunpla friends and peeps. “Enaira” is my wife’s name spelled backwards which is “Ariane”. I am currently on my third year in building gunpla. I do not have such Grade where I specialized since I tend to build what is needed (for contest entries) and what I want to build (as for personal project). As what my groupmates know about me (GMMC Philippines), I love fooling around and making my peers happy and laughing. As a builder, my trademark is the “Poor Man’s Modification” in which I use those common materials that I can see around the house and incorporate it on my gunpla build, examples are plastic playing cards, coffee stirrers and plastic bottle caps… also, it’s been my trademark to use Local Shoes Glue as my adhesive material.

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Q: What Gundam series introduced you to the world of Gundam? What you liked about it?

A: Gundam Wing and Endless Waltz has been an all time favorite, Gundam 00 season 1 and 2 and most of all Gundam Build Fighters

Q: Who is you favorite Gundam character? Why?

A: Chang Wu Fei has been my childhood Gundam Pilot favorite, don’t know why but I like him.

Q: What is your favorite mobile suit?

A: I always loved Shenlong, Nataku and Altron, but now, since I am much more involved in gunpla building, I began to love Strike Gundam and Zakus

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When we talk about Gundams, Gunpla just comes to mind.

Q: What made you to start Gunpla building? Why?

A: Three years ago, when I stopped racing tamiya mini 4WD’s, my hands looked for something to scratch it’s itchiness and gunpla has been the medicine, then the rest is history 🙂

Q: Since when did you start Gunpla building?

A: As far as I remember it was November 2012, that was the Time GMMC Philippines was established by my Gunpla Brother Seph Dela Cruz and yours truly

Q: Do you still remember your very first kit and why that model?

A: As far as I remember, it was a THH 1/144 HG Cherudim GNHR/W whom my wife gave me when I told her that I want to try to build gunpla

Q: Are you an SD fan?

A: OF COURSE!!! I am the creator of SD United 🙂 heheheheheh

Q: What made you love and collect SD Gunplas?

A: who wouldn’t love those cuties?!! They are not costly and they are so lovable! Whenever you are tired and in burnout status in building your model kits, building SD’s is a great way to relax, Brother Seph and I do that most of the time

Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?

A: SD Sangokuden Koranpiku has been a frustration, that elusive tiger has been my dream SD Kit…. I was born in the Year of the Tiger so for me, it’s a must have….. SD Strike is also a favorite, that was the very first kit which I modified to look SD Musha

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Q: How many SD models you have now?

A: approximately 20 to 25 kits, I went on hiatus in collecting SD Kits since I got frustrated due to the fact that I was not able to buy SD Koranpiku.. I sold some before and only kept those whom my wife gave to me and those Samurai SD’s which I considered as my treasures

Q: And many more to come?

A: Definitely YES!!!! more to come!

“Now that is an SD fan!!

Q: Is there a kit that you really want? A dream SD kit or a kit that you wish to be made?”

A: SD Sangokuden Koranpiku (Goutaitei) as I have said, is my dream SD Kit, but as of now, SD BB Legend Strike Ryubi is also a must for me for my small “Strike Collection”

Finally, how about a message or advice for SD fanatics? And inspire other Gunpla builders about SD.

Eryl:

Thank you!! thank you for supporting SD United! we’ve come a long way and still, we are pushing to move forward. I really appreciate all of you guys! Please continue loving our SD Kits, not all gunpla builders appreciate the said grade but who cares, that’s what makes us happy so let us ignore them and continue to pursue our collection dream with the help of our little buddies. Always remember it is hard to modify an SD Kit so if you have the talent in doing so, be humble, learn how to share and always help your fellow sd builder and collector to acquire his/her dream kit. Our SD community is small, let us practice camaraderie to preserve our love for our SD. Again, Thank you Brother Paul Tan for having me here. Long live SD collectors of the Philippines 🙂

 

And thank you also Mr. Eryl Alcazar 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

P.S. Look forward for SD CON entries this year!!!

SD EX-001 RX-78-2

SD fans! I know there is a question that keeps on lingering in our minds this past few months. And that is, “will the EX-STANDARD live up or even exceed SD and Gunpla fans’ standards??

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Well, it really depends on you, as a collector or builder, as each of us might have different or similar preferences. Also, each kit is different from the other even if they belong to a certain line, which means, articulation, gimmicks, and level of detail may vary. So what’s new in this SD EX-001 RX-78-2 ??

First of is its proportion and scale. With the head smaller and limbs longer, the whole kit looks slimmer. Almost like the NX Edgestyle line. Cool?

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But, as you can see with the back shot that the legs are hollow from behind. The head/helment can’t be swapped anymore, as it uses old SD technology where the face mask is fused together with the head mold. Besides from that, details are a lot better.

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Lots of scribed panel lines! The level of detail is amazing. Are those pistons? Yes, they are!

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Just look at that arm and leg.

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Backpack looks good too. Specially the boosters.

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Though the red part on the waist is just stickers, and it even doesn’t go all the way back. So as the chest vents, just stickers.

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One of the selling point of the EX-STANDARD is its compatibility with HG parts, and so, the shield is on an HG scale. The white and yellow parts are stickers.

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And the Rifle. Added panel detail but less color.

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You can mount, both Shield and Rifle at the back.

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Beam Saber, added details to its hilt, which is not really visible when its being held.

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Articulation is a lot better though, thanks to its proportion.

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Yeah! Its more posable. Oh, I almost forgot. The EX-STANDARD line uses the same “PEGS” as the recent SD releases. (GBF, GBFT, BB Legends…) so more customization for builders.

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Pose away!!

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SD EX ver. and Anime Color ver. RX-78-2!! The Stylish and the Cuteness!!

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In its whole, the SD EX presents more detailed SD kits. Better articulation because of the propotion. Compatibility for both HG and previous SD line but has limited color detail due to lack of color seperated parts. And yeah, stickers!

Builders would enjoy this kit, but I can’t say the same for collectors or fans who doesn’t customize kits.

So does it stand up to your standards?? Well you do love SD don’t yah!!

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

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SDnatic of the month, OCTOBER 2015!

SD fans!! Looking for some kits, but doesn’t know who to go to? Here is someone who can answer all you SD needs!! ( And other hobbies alike. )

Introducing! Mr. Jim Philip Almirañez !!

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Q: Its a great honor to have Mr. Jim, here with us. So, how does it feel to be featured as SDnatic of the month??

A: I was “surprised”, I didn’t know that I will be part of this wonderful article I just read and saw in the web especially Facebook.

Q: Can you share to us, who Jim is?

A: “Jim” is a person who is fond of toy collecting especially when the budget is met (the so-called “P100 Adventure”). Any toy he knows that would get his interest especially Mechas. Brand is not an issue to him, but he is a critic in terms of the item condition (prefers brand new and with box). Also loves to graphic designs/layout using Photoshop. He’s also an antique collector. ^_^

Q: What Gundam series brought you to the world of Gundam and why?

A: The immortal series, “Gundam Wing”, I fell inlove with the mecha design, ohh… The highschool days… *reminiscing*, just I want to hear the opening theme “Just Communication” and the sound of the Gundams while there in action (does robot/gear sounds).

Q: Who is your favorite Gundam character? What did you like about him/her?

A: Favorite? hmm. kinda hard question, but my first choice is Chang Wu Fei, we have the same characteristics. Does the job on his own, a risk taker…

Q: What is your favorite mobile suit?

A: Another hard question, but for me the best, Zeta Gundam.

Q: Let’s talk about Gunpla. When did you start Gunpla building?

A: Well I started building gunpla in 2006, but I started to dream to have one since 2001 (still have the manual given to me by my bestfriend)

Q: How long have you been building Gunpla?

A: 2006 stopped, the 2011-2014, total of 4 years.

Q: What was you very first kit and why did you choose that model?

A: Bandai FG Sword Impulse, the color. My favorite color is red.

Q : Are you an SD fan?

A: Yes.

Q: What do SD models have, that caught your attention and inspired you to collect?

A: Sangokuden kits and SD Action Figures.

Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?

A: BB #148 SD Wing Gundam, it’s rare nowadays. And you can see the persona from it’s box that’s already a vintage.

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Q: How many SD models you have now?

A: 12 Model kits and 2 SD Action Figures.

Q: And many more to come?

A: Yes! Hope to complete the SDAF Wing Gundams

Now that is an SD fan!!

Q: Do you have a dream SD kit or is there a kit that you really want? Or an SD kit that you hope Bandai would make?

A: Gouken Gundam Kirahagane Gokusai (Classic SD to HG kit).

Q: To finish things up, how about a word of inspiration to other SD fanatics?

Jim:

Hobby is part of our lives. If you know to yourself that you love collecting, DON’T STOP. There are small things that can make you happy even if it’s just P50 or P100. Learn to appreciate even the smallest things, its worthwhile, trust me.

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And thank you also Mr. Jim Philip Almiranez 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

SD-9071A “Kurenai Musha” Red Warrior Amazing

Hey SD fans!! It’s been a hell of a week for Gundam fans as the latest Gundam series ” Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans” has just aired it’s first episode, and back here, the GBWC2015 Philippines Qualifiers!! I’ll be featuring the SD entries but for now, let’s just focus on this gal!!

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The “Kurenai Musha” Red Warrior Amazing!! And she is amazing!!! Why she? well…

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Because of the hair! Hah! And it’s made by Lady Kawaguchi! 🙂 Gotta love the kit’s details though!!

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The Hair…

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A few color separated parts would have made a big difference, I mean the kit looks Red and Yellow bare.  Just look at the Wheel Armor… well at least the gimmicks are good!

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The Hyper Bazooka …

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…which can be switched to a Gatling Gun. Also, it can be placed either on the left or the right.

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And the articulation of the Hyper Bazooka.

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It also has a pair of Kunai! Those are detailed by stickers by the way.

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And its main weapon, the Famed Sword “Beniaoi”  the sticker is not bad, but a bit tricky.

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Lastly, the Musha Cross Cannon, formed from the combination of the backpack, the hyper bazooka, wheel armor, shoulder armor and part of the head armor.

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Oh, almost forgot, the trademark “Kawaguchi Shades”  (I just decided to call it that 😉 )

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And the kits articulation? Well its a bit restricted, specially when the Hyper Bazooka is attached and with the Wheel Armors too.

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Well, to sum it all up, the only cons for this kit would be that It looks really bare even with the stickers, but then again, the kit’s base color is red. Also, maybe its because of the ball joints that recent SD kits, like this, have this restricted feel, and at times, joints gets loose. Pros? The gimmicks, the panel details, its fun to build. A few panel lining, and it will look good overall.

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Definitely get this kit! Or her!! 😉

Till the next kit,
SD Dude

NX Edgestyle OO Gundam & O Raiser!!

SD fans and Gundam 00 fans! Here it is!! The 00 Gundam and 0 Raiser NX Edgestyle set!!

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This set is pure beauty!! Gotta love the details!! Here is the 0 Raiser unit!

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The 00 Gundam with the GN Sword II!

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The GN Sword II lacks color though…

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Crossblades anyone??

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A close-up look!

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Admiring the details.

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Pretty nice!

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Backview!

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The GN Drives moves back and forth!!

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Offcourse!! You can attach the GN Shields to the GN Drives, the Raiser at the back and we have the 00 Raiser Gundam!!

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The figure suddenly becomes badass!!

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This set definitely have a lot of gimmicks!! The GN Sword III, it’s green edge blade…

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…which can be folded and converts into Rifle Mode!

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Very posable, a definite characteristic of NX Edgestyle figures.

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The GN Drives, GN Shield rotates.

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A very impressive kit.

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Well, what does it mean? Details, there are some parts that lack color but still good. Articulation is also good, the GN Drives limits the arm/shoulder rotation of the figure though. But what is important is that this set packs a lot of gimmicks! But then again, it should be just that for the price that you be paying. Either way, It’s a figure worth having! I mean, I did enjoy playing with it!! 😉

Till the next kit,

SD Dude

SDnatic of the month, SEPTEMBER 2015!

Hey there SD fans!! GBWC 2015 Philippines Qualifiers is right around the corner! And it’s a very busy time for those gunning for the trophy and also for those who just want to experience the event. Offcourse, we give all our support for all the SD entries for this year’s competition!!  And for this month’s SDnatic as well!!

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Mr. Glen Mamorno!! 

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

A: Great! And undeniably happy to be featured by the one and only SDDude! Atlast! A dream     come true and a check on my bucket list. 🙂

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

A: I’m Glen Mamorno, 24 and a freelance graphic artist of hallmark and other secret companies producing mobile games, concerts and brands.

Q: What Gundam series was your gateway to the world of Gundam?

A: Gundam Wing, specially the E-Waltz

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Q: What did you like about it?

A: I really liked the MS of the series, though its pretty weird that at my age that time, i was really amazed on how could they’ve created a storyline close on what i believed would be possible if war breaks out in the future. (My imagination that time.)

Q: Who is you favorite Gundam character? Why?

A:  Heero Yuuy and Zechs Marquise will always be a tie for me. I always see them as the Yin and Yang of the series, since they both fight for peace, though they took different paths upon achieving it. (And another thing is, one was a little bit of a psychopath black panther, and the other was a well tamed white tiger on a cage).

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Q: What is your favorite mobile suit?

A: Gundam Nataku!

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

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

A:  When I eventually ran into the anime Gundam Build Fighters. I was just amazed on the concept that your hard earned and built gunpla can also go unto battle and eventually enjoy camaraderie.

Q: Since when did you start Gunpla building?

A:  Since grade 5 (first gunpla built) stopped and start again last 2013

Q: What was your very first kit?

A: HG 1/100 Nataku

Q: Why did you chose that model?

A: I was so amazed by chinese zodiacs by that time, and the dragon was the most powerful of them all. I think that was the main reason why I really love Nataku.

Q: Are you an SD fan?

A: Yes! Absolutely!

Q: What made you fall in love with SD models?

A: The gimmicks and the details. I really love painting them! Especially the BB Legend and Sangokuden lines. (Really like the old era x gundam theme)

Q: What is your favorite SD kit? Why?

A: Actually, all of my hard earned and painted kits like my Full Armor Knight Gundam (crimson themed) Its my first official Entry for a local contest which was GMKC2015 and first time Painting a kit Out of the box.

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Its my 2nd time painting an SD kits though with such good details of dragon carving on each armor pieces which I really like the most!

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Puchi Bear Guy (kitbashed with an SD Knight Gundam) called Blood Knight which was my winning Entry on a local group contest on a kitbashed category. This was also my 1st time painting a heavy weathered SD and I really loved the outcome.

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Lastly, my GBWC2015 entry SD Musha Victory. This is also my 1st time doing an SD kit with a diorama. It’s still unfinished though.

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

A: 70+ maybe?! (Mostly Sangokuden line) Cant count them since i recently aqcuired some.

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Wow, that’s a lot.

Q: And more to come in the future?

A:  Yes! Absolutely!

Talkin’ like a real SD fan!

Q: How about a dream SD kit?

A: SD Nataku of course! 😉

Q: What would you want it to be?

A: BB Legend/Sangokuden themed

Q: Also, is there a kit that you really want to have?

A: Yes! That’s the MG Pearl Mirror Coating Wing Zero Custom! The holy grail of the Wing series line for me! 🙂

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

Glen:

To all SD fans out there! Either you’re unto gunpla or other models, just keep it up! Keep building! Keep collecting! As long as you enjoy the hobby go for it! But take cautions, just know your limits. Its not the quantity that makes us (modellers, builders and collectors) complete at all times, it will always be the effort you exert on building a good kit! Everything we do in our kits also reflect the way we do things on our daily life, so be patient, be meticulous, be clean and neat, be organized and most of all, be HAPPY in everything that you do! Keep sharing not only your wips, But also the knowledge and joy of building one! Also remember that there’s a thin line between hobbies and priorities, so when times come, its always ok to leave the hobby for the most important ones! Hobby will always be there ready for our comeback.  Lastly, I would really like to commend everyone out there who’s unto modelling! Kudos to all of us!

Thank you SD DUDE! More Power to you!

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And thank you also Mr. Glen Mamorno 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

P.S. GOOD LUCK TO ALL GBWC2015 PARTICIPANTS!!!