Review: Banpresto K-ON!! DX Figure Summer Course! "Yui Hirasawa"

Character: Yui Hirasawa

Origin: K-ON!!

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DX Figure

Series/Volume: ?

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: June 2012

Dimension: H=16cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom

How I Fix a Broken Figure

Common for a prize figure to have broken parts upon transit or shipment because of a cheap packaging they do specially with Banpresto Prize figures. Today I made this little tutorial on how I fix a broken figure. Here are the tools I used for this tutorial:

1. Cutter for Metal 

2. Metal Rod 

3. Hand Drill

4. Broken figure

5. Super Glue

Note: Make sure that the size of your Metal Rod is the same with your Drill or vice versa.

Review: Banpresto Code Geass: Akito the Exiled DXF Figure "Akito Hyuga"

Character: Akito Hyuga

Origin: Code Geass: Akito the Exiled

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DXF Figure

Series/Volume: ?

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: March 2013

Dimension: H=16cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Same as bottom

Review: Banpresto Suite PreCure DX Girls Figure "Cure Melody"

Character: Cure Melody
Origin: Suite PreCure
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Classification: DX Girls Figure
Series/Volume: ?
Material: PVC, ABS
Release: August 2011
Dimension: H=16cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom is just the same

Review: Banpresto Smile PreCure! DX Girls Figure "Cure Happy"

Character: Cure Happy
Origin: Smile PreCure!
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Classification: DX Girls Figure
Series/Volume: ?
Material: PVC, ABS
Release: July 2012
Dimension: H=15cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom is just the same

Review: Banpresto Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic DXF Figure "Aladdin"

Character: Aladdin
Origin: Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Classification: DXF Figure
Series/Volume: ?
Material: PVC, ABS
Release: April 2013
Dimension: H=13cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom

Review: Banpresto Jormungand DXF Figure "Koko Hekmatyar"

Character: Koko Hekmatyar

Origin: Jormungand

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DXF Figure

Series/Volume: ?

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: March 2013

Dimension: H=17cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Both sides have the same designs.

Box Art: Top | Bottom

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

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 |

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:

WIP Part 7: TT Hongli MG 1/100 Zaku II Ver.2.0 Black Tri-Stars Version: Assemble Arms & Legs Unit Armors

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 8 | Part 9 |

Already done painting the Arms & Legs Unit armors an already assembled it. I had a hard time assembling the parts because some are not that fit to the inner frames. Other parts are like deformed where I need to stretch it out before I can slap on to the other parts. I didn't expect the outcome of the painting to be this good. So far I am satisfied with what I have done to this WIP. Here are some pictures I took in many different views.

WIP Part 6: TT Hongli MG 1/100 Zaku II Ver.2.0 Black Tri-Stars Version: Inner Frames & Weapons Assembled

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 |

Just a minor update on what's happening with my Zaku WIP. All painted Inner Frames and Weapons are already assembled. Some parts like the energy packs on the Head, Waist and Legs are not yet painted so it will be assembled later on the WIP. If you have remembered last update, I said to put some detailing on the inner frame but I didn't because the parts are so stiff,. If I put some more paint details, it will just make the parts more stiff and hard to more just like for the pipes and pistons.

I am currently applying the armor parts that I have finished painting on some of the inner frames. I will post more updates later this week if I have time. I think I gonna finish this early as expected. So stay tuned for more. That's it for now. Thanks for your time.

WIP Part 5: TT Hongli MG 1/100 Zaku II Ver.2.0 Black Tri-Stars Version: Done Painting Inner Frame & Weapons

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 |

Hi guys. Just got busy this past few weeks in preparations for the just concluded Philippines Election serving as PCOS technician. Now I'm back for some Gunpla. Here is my latest update to my Zaku WIP. I just finished painting the inner frames and weapons, etc. with Primer Grey and Dark Gray as its final color. The inner frames are full of details and I might do some painting on to it just to show depth on the details.

I also prepared today the right Arm and Leg armor parts for the tomorrows painting session.

I hope I can make this in time for the deadline next month. I will try to update as much as I can but depends on the time. I might lessen the update and focus on the WIP. That's it for now. Thanks for your time.

Review: Banpresto One Piece Film Z DXF The Grandline Men Volume 1 "Monkey D. Luffy"

Character: Monkey D. Luffy

Origin: One Piece Film Z

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DXF The Grandline Men

Series/Volume: 1

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: December 2012

Dimension: H=16cm W=6.5cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom

Review: Banpresto Shinryaku!? Ika Musume DX Figure "Ika Musume"

Character: Ika Musume

Origin: Shinryaku!? Ika Musume

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DX Figure

Series/Volume: ?

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: February 2012

Dimension: H=17cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Same as the bottom

Review: Banpresto Tiger & Bunny DX Figure 1 "Kotetsu T. Kaburagi"

Character: Kotetsu T. Kaburagi

Origin: Tiger & Bunny

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DX

Series/Volume: 1

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: July 2012

Dimension: H=18cm

Box Art: Front | Back

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Bottom

Review: Banpresto Hunter X Hunter DX Figure Volume 1 "Gon Freecss"

Character: Gon Freecss

Origin: Hunter X Hunter

Manufacturer: Banpresto

Classification: DX Figure

Series/Volume: 1

Material: PVC, ABS

Release: June 2012

Dimension: H=15cm

Box Art: Front | Back

 

Box Art: Sides

Box Art: Top | Same as Bottom