Friday, October 19, 2012

D-Arts Zero Type 2

The red Maverick Hunter, Zero was given a heavy and sharp armour design starting from the second installment of the series.

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Out-of-box content.

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Front view of the figure.

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Close up on the figure. This is definitely Zero.
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Zero with his Z Buster.

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 The biggest difference between X and Zero is the later is equipped with a Z-Saber.

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Behold my Z Saber! The usage of the Z Saber introduce a new play style for the Mega Man X series.
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Articulation for this figure is good but still somehow limited in certain area.

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You want some of this?

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Zero is more than capable of slicing his enemy into pieces with this saber.

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Dive-stab attack. One of my favourite moves.


I have been a fan of the series for a long time so it is no surprise that I bought this figure when it was released. Design-wise, this figure is a bit different from the first Zero. The most prominent difference is the gold/yellow highlight along with the square shoulder pad. I preferred the slimmer design of the first version but I have no regrets getting this.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Super Robot Chogokin - Gekiryujin

Gekiryujin is the Symmetrical-Docked form of Furyu and Rairyu from the King of Braves Gaogaigar series. It's name roughly translate to Attacking Dragon God in English. Just like it's namesake, Gekiryujin is build solely for the purpose being an offensive unit. Considered the "younger brother" to Choryujin, and is overall closer to Rairyu than Furyu in personality

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Out-of-box content. Comes with enough accessories to complete this figure.
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Front view of Gekiryujin.
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Close up front view.
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Time to rock!


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Gekiryujin can use his dump truck body as a shield.

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Whereas the cement drum is used as a cannon.

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Shuang Tou Long (Twin Headed Dragon in Chinese)!

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In the later chapter, the corps have to venture into space to defeat the Z-Master. Gekiryujin was outfitted with boosters to increase mobility.

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Gekiryujin along with his brother, Choryujin.
I have always been a fan of the Gaogaigar series and Gekiryujin is a must for me. Choryujin was a good figure but it does not look imposing. Gekiryujin, on the other hand is a different figure. Although both mecha share the same fundamental design, the shield and the cannon gives this figure an aura of a mighty robot. The only problem with this figure is that this is a Tamashii Limited release which means that you have to prepare to pay a hefty amount of money for it. At least, Bandai has the decency to include the booster in this release instead of releasing it separately as a addon.

If you are into collecting this line and you do have the money to spare then this is definitely a figure for you.