HG 1/144 Astray Green Frame-Custom Build

Bandai HG 1/144 Gundam Astray Green Frame Review

MBF P04
Mobile Suit found in the SEED vs Astray Manga, side story of Gundam Seed.

I painted the Gray one(s) to color Black.

The Box

Astray Green Frame

Armaments

The Shield

Beam Saber(s)

Noobie lining >.<

Type 71 Beam Rifle

oops! I forgot to do extra cutting!

Igelstellung 75mm Multi-Barrel Gun(s)

Messed up Painting >.<

Main Weapon
Twin Sword Rifle

Astray Equipped

Articulation(s)

Decal(s)

Yes! I joined the GBWC 2012 Philippines New Challenger Category:)
I lost but it was an OH-SO awesome experience. I am not expecting to win BTW. LoL!

Gimmick(s)

Review

The Box
Sturdy box added with clear and superb images.

Articulation (HG)

Head:  Very Good

Shoulder: Very Good

Elbow: Excellent

Hand: Excellent

Waist: Excellent

Hip: Excellent

Knee: Excellent

Ankle: Excellent 

The Looks
Ugliness: 4
Coolness: 6

Value for Money
7 out of 10

Pros:

Superb decals

Excellent playabilty

Firm plastic quality

Stickers perfectly fits

 Cons:

No stickers for the armaments ( painting tools,where art thou?! )

Rail gun doesn't fit perfectly ( live with it! )

Bottomline
Astray Green Frame HG is a perfect buy, the playabilty, add some paintings and you'll be getting an awesome kit. Instead of buying Astray Green Frame 1/100 NG,  I am recommending  you to buy the HG or you can save your penny then buy MG. 

 As for Bandai vs Bootleg, ok! Lets do this in a simple way..
 Price: One Bandai(HG) equals to 3 to 4 bootlegs (HG)
BUT,  That ONE Bandai can pwn (total pwnage)  3,4,5 or more bootlegs in all aspects. 

Words for yah!
"Budget tight? Buy bootleg.
Moneywise? Go for Bandai!!"

Thank You fellow Gunplars!

Alright! Astray Green Frame was my first ever Bandai kit! J