Gundam Perfect Grade Model

by BanDai

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000062TR3
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 14 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #560,759 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mecha Magnificence, October 17, 2002

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Marc Ruby™ "The Noh Hare™" (Warren, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Gundam Perfect Grade Model (Toy)

I have had some bad experiences with the smaller master and high-grade Gundam models from Bandai. In their efforts to make those models easy to build, the figures are sometimes more frustrating for the skilled modeler to build. This Perfect Grade model of Wing Gundam Zero is an entirely different animal. Even though the figure still depends to a degree on the Bandai style construction, considerable effort has been made to give it a solid, precision feel.

Of course, this comes at a price. There are 670 pieces on 30 runners. Many locations use metal screws for firmer control. About 30 locations secured by metal screws. Metal is used in the 14 individual 'feathers' of the wings and in joints as well. The detail under the armor is even better than the exterior detail. Lots of opening panels, lights, and individually articulated hands. Locking systems prevent a lot of the flopping about that the smaller figures do. Be prepared to work through Japanese manuals though, but the diagrams are excellent.

All of this adds up do a model that requires an experienced builder's hand. If the builder likes to do a lot of detailing and customization (and who would not with something like this) then this could be an extensive major project. Even a careful simple build should take 20 to 40 hours. This is a truly fine model. Given the scarcity of the kit, well-built specimens will be collector's items almost immediately.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome , just awesome., July 24, 2003

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Eric Schmidt (USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gundam Perfect Grade Model (Toy)

This model is awesome! I collect Gundam models for a hobby, and this one was a challange even for me after over 25 other models. It's extremely challenging to built it (And get it right). The wiring for the chest and head is a nice touch, and the cast metal parts and tough plastic type make it extremley durable. Want proof? Mine's been knocked down (by the kids) from it's six-foot perch multiple time, and it barely has a scratch on it. Probably the most fun you'll have with this model is building the endoskeleton. I was amazed by the material variation in this model. Most models are cast in cheap plastic, and you have to paint most of it yourself. the Wing Zero Custom PG is cast in iron, at least three types of the toughest plastic I've ever seen in a model, and rubbr among other things. At this point in the reveiw, you're probably realizing that this isn't a toy. This thing is for people who like to display their work, not play with it. Even with the tough frame, it's rather heavy and wobbley, and the hip joints often come loose (though easily repaired). So this isn't for the youngin's. If you love models and Gundam, any PG model is a must for your collection. The price on this site is also excellent, and PG models ARE RARE IN AMERICA AND NOT CARRIED IN TOYS'R'US. Amazon is offering a rare opportunity, you can't go wrong here.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Grade Tells all., August 23, 2002

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Andy Rusczynski (PA United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Gundam Perfect Grade Model (Toy)

Bandai's best model is finally here. The perfect grade Wing Zero Custom, The Endless Waltz Series. There are lists of details. Heres the important stuff:

Here we go! 30 plus runners of parts (670 total pieces). About 30 locations secured by metal screws. Two different locations light up on the finished kit (eyes and chest). Full inner mechanism detail on all limbs. Opening panels on the head, chest and more. Fingers are individually-jointed. Comes with two beam sabers and two huge beam rifles. Locking systems provide stability so things don't flap around like they do on the Master Grade kit. Comes boxed in three separate inner boxes plus a special box that contains the 14 individual "feathers" made from plastic coated thin metal plus the metal joint parts, screws and other goodies. Two separate manuals are included. The first, the INSTRUCTION manual (Japanese Text only) has numerous photos of the kit in various construction steps plus painting guide, history of the unit and the Battle Zero unit, cross sections and an interview with the designer of the kit. The second, the CONSTRUCTION manual has the actual assembly instructions and details. No English text but the diagrams are self-explanatory. This is a very complex model kit. It is not recommended for beginner modelers.