Gurren Lagann is a "gattai" mecha between Simon's Lagann (Enveloping Face) and Kamina's Gurren (Crimson Lotus). The grand introduction of GL is in episode 3 "Who Do You Think You Are, Having Two Faces!?" ("Kao ga Futatsu tā Namaiki na!!").
In that episode, both Simon and Kamina was confronted by a Viral who pilot a 2 faced Gunman called Enki. Enki was superior in speed, agility and strength. Both Lagann and Gurren can hardly keep up with its performance. Our hotheaded friend, Kamina was so frustrated by the fact that there is no way they can defeat Enki in a battle nor in appearance (2-face looks much cooler compare to your usual chest-faced Gunman). In a desperate attempt to save face and at the same time trying to vent some of his pent up frustration, he slammed Lagann on top of his Gurren (without thinking of the consequence of damaging both Gurren and Lagann). Due to a twist of fate and a sprinkle of pure luck, the spiral energy in Lagann course through the cockpit of Gurren and that initiate the combination of both mecha and GL was born a new from then on.
Gurren Lagann is the protagonist of the show so naturally, it is the toughest if not the strongest mecha. Some people including me will argue that GL is not really a great mecha since Gurren and Lagann are both very ancient (Lagann is as old as Lord Genome himself and Gurren is actually an old type of Gunmen inferior to Viral's Enki). What really makes Gurren Lagann so great is the gut or the spirit of the pilot that is able to create miracles out of the impossible. SRW fans will know what I mean here. :P
Spirals and drills are the main theme so naturally, GL has wide variety of drills as weapon.
All the accessories that come with Revoltech #50. A stand, 2 pairs of extra hand, 1 chest plate, 1 extra head and the shade blade.
Front and rear view of the figure. Panel line was applied using enamel black paint.
Close up on the front and rear view.
My psychiatrist told me to meditate at least once a day to control my temper... :P With the giant shade removed, GL reminds me of Bishamon. A character from the Dark Stalker (Vampire Hunter) arcade game.
I am the drill that will reach through heaven!!! Not going to be bored with this pose anytime soon.
A little girl once said "Drill is a man's romance!!!". It is soooo true. :P GIIIIIGGAAAAAA DURIIIIIIILLLLLUUUUUU!!!!!!!
Giga Drill Breaker!!! I did not realize that the drill is actually gold in colour. Is this a marketing gimmick?
Omae wa mo shindeiru!!!
I am too hot for you? Here have some some "shade"!!!
This is how Gurren Lagann looks like after the "gattai" and before Simon and Kamina rob Enki's kabuto. This head is the extra accessories that comes with Revoltech Enki.
"Who Do You Think You Are, Having Two Faces!?" (Kao ga Futatsu tā Namaiki na!!)
When you assemble the backpack from Lazengann with the wings from Enki, you will get a wicked backpack for GL! Now everyone can fly!!! :P
Overall, Gurren Lagann is a great figure. The sculpture is beautifully done and faithful to the anime. The only downside is the slightly above average paint job and the somewhat restricted articulation. Kaiyodo should put more efforts into the paint job. As for the problem with the articulation, I do not think there is much that can be done about it but who knows... Kaiyodo MIGHT come out with an improved design sometime in the future. Until then, lets save up to buy more Revoltechs? :P
4 comments:
Hahaha...finally Guren Lagan can fly! I agree with you, the Guren Lagann got Bishamon influence, the ghost face at the body, the red colour scheme, plus, they got the moon ring on the head also!!! If Guren Lagann hold the Enki sword, it will become the mecha version Bishamon, hahaha...!
I didnt realize that at first but the similarity keeps on popping up in my mind while I was taking shots of GL.
I will take some pictures of GL with those swords later. :P
Looking forward your new picts, bro.
I like it.
I also started collecting the Gurren Lagann Revoltechs.
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