Review: Banpresto Dragon Ball Z High Quality DX Figure Volume 1 "Super Saiyan Son Gokou"

Character: Super Saiyan Son Gokou

Origin: Dragon Ball Z

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: High Quality DX Figure

Series/Volume: 1

Material: ATBC-PVC, ABS

Release: July 2008

Dimension: H=22.9cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom

Review: Banpresto Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn DXF Figure Volume 1 "Banagher Links"

Character: Banagher Links

Origin: Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DXF Figure

Series/Volume: 1

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: April 2013

Dimension: H=18cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Pinoy Gundam Zaku Yarian Challenge 2013

Back March 2013 Pinoy Gundam opened their registration for their first Gunpla Building Competition and it consists of 2 different categories, the Straight and Modification/Scratch Build Categories. Over 50 members of the Community joined the contest. April 2013 was the commencement of the Building Competition and last Saturday on their 5th Anniversary Meetup (June 22, 2013) the judging was made.

Registration: March 23 - April 7, 2013
Competition Start: April 8 - June 21, 2013

Venue: Oyster Boy Green Hills Shopping Center
Address: GH G-Strip, Green Hills, San Juan, Philippines
Date: June 22, 2013

Judges:
Vanz Najoseki Hilario
Roelf Arthur Gavino
Jubei Yagyu
Anthony Bersola

Mechanics
A. Straight Build

• Entry Kit should be assembled out of the box
• Custom Paint is allowed 
• Scribing is not allowed (do not add panel lines)
• Custom decals are not allowed (only use what's in the Kit)
• Small props are allowed (such as Pilot figure or some Flag Ensignia)
• Diorama is not Allowed

- Any entries who did not follow the straight build rules will be transferred to Modification Build Category.
- Entry that includes diorama is automatically disqualified

B. Modification/Scratch Build

• Entry Kit can be modified in any theme  as long as  60-70%  of Zaku/Zaku element is recognizable.
• Custom color and weapon are allowed
• Use of Action Base is allowed only when the Kit needs a support to stand
• Weathering is allowed
• Custom decals are allowed
• Diorama not allowed

Package No.22

At last, after a long wait getting most of them in one package. Now here they are. Thanks to my friend who took care of the items and arranging them for me to have a compressed and at least having a less shipping fee for me. All-in-all the package consist of 8 figures and a Gundam Decal for my Zaku WIP.

The package is sent via JRS Express.

My friend did a good job compressing the items and boxes at its finest.

WIP Part 9: TT Hongli MG 1/100 Zaku II Ver.2.0 Black Tri-Stars Version: Complete Assemble

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Finally! I finished painting all of the remaining parts and dried it overnight. Now I have assembled them all also with the energy packs for the Head, Body and Leg units. I am pretty much satisfied on the outcome of the paint job. I am thinking if I will apply Flat Coat on this after applying all the details. 

Overall, the assembling of this TT Hongli kit is a bit pain in the ass since there are a lot of irregularities on the parts specially on the fittings and moldings. Some are meant to be glued though I haven't applied yet. I will do the glueing before finishing the WIP so I still have time to look for more flaws on the Kit before sending it off.

WIP Part 8: TT Hongli MG 1/100 Zaku II Ver.2.0 Black Tri-Stars Version: Assemble Body, Backpack & Waist Unit Armors

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 9 |

Another update! I already assembled the armor parts I have done recently. I also finished the Head armor parts but haven't assembled yet since I'll be needing the energy packs for the cannula to be inserted before locking up the assembly of the Head. Here are some images of the assembled parts: