Bandai Hobby MG Freedom Gundam (Ver. 2.0) "Gundam Seed 1/100, Multi-Colored, 8" (BAN204883)

First of all, this kit is pretty top-heavy with the wings attached, so you're gonna want it on a base. Luckily it comes with one. But the one it comes with is weird. It's this long vertical arm with no supports. It's not fragile, but it wobbles. I have a ceiling fan and this kit just vibrates and wiggles all day long, looking like it's going to shake itself free. The base sits right where the wings are attached, so if they came off, the whole thing would for sure collapse. While the base is slightly adjustable, it's impossible to get the Gundam's feet touching the ground, or touching the bottom of the base. However, I've had it mounted for a few months, and changed the pose, moved it around my room, and it hasn't collapsed. It just wiggles like there's no tomorrow. Maybe it's fine. It just doesn't feel fine. --- Anyway, the kit itself is insane. I'll skip the stuff everybody says. If you like the look of the photos, you'll like the kit. It's great and full of surprises, too. There are three kinds of decals in here -- waterslides, dry transfers, and foil stickers. I tried to use the waterslides but I think they're too old. They won't come off the backings. The dry transfers work just fine though. Most of them are white and go on the wings, with a couple for the gun and shield, and one for the body. The foil stickers are also fine. These go on the eyes and inside the camera lenses on the gun and the head, as well as the fake lenses on the wing guns. Oh, one more thing. Most Gundam models have a bracket on their backs to hold their guns. This one does, too. It's worthless with the wings there, though. They bump into each other and the gun falls off. Likewise, there's clips for the beam sabers on the hips, but they're loose and bump into things so they're not useful either. The ideal pairing for this kit would be a less wobbly base that holds all those things. Let me know if you find one.

So far, I have built 6 MG Gundams and this is still my top favorite so far. Build took me around 14-16 hours total, including cleaning up the nubs, stickers, and panel lining, and was the time spent on it was definitely worth it. Articulation is top notch, backpack is snug fit, hands are able to hold the weapons really well, and the stand is really stable! Would definitely recommend, and wasn’t that hard to build. Just need a lot of patience, especially when putting on the stickers. Only things Imma nitpick on is, the side skirts doesn’t hold the sword handles well, but they do stay on, as long as you don’t jiggle the Freedom too hard, and I have heard the hip joints are fragile. So far, I have had no problems with it since I am very careful with it when posing any of my Gundams. Overall, really awesome kit!

As a kid, my parents would give me snap together model kits and the like on occasion. Recently, I got the urge to try some models again after decades passed. Somehow, I came to Gunpla (oblivious to how popular it is). I figured I enjoy Gundam so why not try a model kit for it. My first kit was the MG GAT-X105 Aile Strike. Going from the multiple model sprue to the finished Aile Strike was a fun process. Next up was MG GN-001 Gundam Exia - fun build but not as impressive a finished product as the Strike. Then I saw the MG ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam dip in price and decide to pull the trigger... I LOVE THIS BUILD. If there was a Perfect Grade ZGMF-X10A Freedom Gundam, I think I would really enjoy building that. My only complaint is the stand it ships with. I wish it was more robust and sturdier like the MG Aile Strike catapult launcher-based stand. I'm considering modifying the stand, so I have ease of mind. If you like the Freedom Gundam as much as I do, you'll like this Master Grade.

It seems like Bandai gets better with their plastic molds with every MG iteration. I had less issues buffing out nub marks with this MG than with others in the past. And I see no seams in the model between any of the connected parts. I've never built the 1.0 version of Freedom, but this updated version looks more streamlined and grittier/less cartoonish, which makes it stand out nicely. The included stand allows you a large amount of freedom (hah) to pose the model however you want. The only real issue I noticed, which was pointed out by someone else already, is that the torso peg joint is a weak point, with mine already showing stress marks when I was building. I don't mess with the torso of my MGs often, so I don't believe this will be an issue for me. Pros: + Very good quality MG model, possibly Bandai's best work yet + Updates to the standard anime-faithful Freedom makes this more than just a copy of the 1.0 version Cons: - Torso joint holds positions without issue, but shows stress marks after some regular movement. This may become an issue if you frequently change poses.

I often questioned whether this kit would live up to the hype. I can assure you it does. I haven't fully completed the build yet, but I'm nearly done. Proportions are outstanding, the color separation is excellent which really makes the features of the model pop, and the kit is well articulated. I'm not the biggest fan of seed, but the freedom is easily one of the all time best Gundam designs, and this kit really brings it to life. It can only get better if you paint it. The kit also included a stand, which is awesome. Having to buy separate stands for MG Gunpla is BS. A few notes, there are known issues with the hips. Be careful putting the legs on. I didn't have any issues, but some folks have broken the hip pegs putting them on. Remember this is a model, so use finesse. Also be extra vigilant about following the instructions, some pieces on this kit don't want to come off once they are on. Actually broke one of the lower leg panels on this trying to pull it off to fix a mistake. You can't see it now, but it is broken. So paint before you build with this one. You won't want to take it apart to paint it.

Gekocht als cadeau voor een vriend. Hij was er super tevreden mee is in elkaar gezet en is perfect!

Hatte die Befürchtung, dass das Paket anfangs garnicht ankommt, da man ja aus dem Ausland bestellt und ich hier und da ein paar negative Erfahrungen gemacht habe. Bin jedoch froh darüber trotzdem bestellt zu haben und muss sagen der Freedom ist ein echter Hingucker. Kommt außerdem mit einigen coolen Accessoires die unter anderem im Gundam „verbaut“ sind. Da dies ein Modellbausatz ist, würde ich es nicht als Geschenk für Kinder sonder eher für Sammler empfehlen!!! Lieferung erfolgte wie angegeben, kann ich also weiterempfehlen

Versione 2.0 del 2016 del Master Grade del Gundam Freedom ZGMF-X10A visto nella serie Gundam Seed. Questo Master Grade è un prodotto di altissima qualità, dettagliato e curato nei minimi dettagli. La costruzione è semplice seguendo le istruzioni provviste (in lingua giapponese, ma perfettamente comprensibili anche per chi non capisce la lingua), richiede solo un po' di tempo per essere assemblato senza fretta. Oltre ai pezzi per assemblare il modellino, completo dell'iconico e bellissimo backpack a forma di ali del MS e di un completo set di armi, la confezione contiene anche un foglio di stickers e uno di dry decals per decorare al meglio il MS e tutti i suoi pezzi e una base di sostegno per poter esporre il Freedom in tutta una serie di pose in modo da sfruttare al massimo l'eccezionale posabilità del modellino, dei suoi accessori e del suo arsenale. Ad oggi sicuramente uno dei migliori MG in rapporto qualità/prezzo, senza avere fretta lo si può trovare ogni tanto in offerta intorno ai 50€ e a quel prezzo è un vero affare. Divertente da montare, senza particolari picchi di difficoltà o passaggi frustranti, appagante da posare e bellissimo da vedere. Una nota di merito infine per il venditore ANIMEIMPORT, veloce ed efficiente nella spedizione del prodotto.

La caja vino un poquito dañada, una de las solapas se despegó 😢 pero por dentro todo estaba perfecto. No entiendo aún muy bien porque solo las MG del Justice y Freedom son las únicas que traen su peana, pero eso que me ahorro de tener que buscarla. Una más que sumo a la colección y que montaré para navidades ✌🏻 Edito para dejaros una foto de la maqueta montada porque es que es brutal 😍

Finally a proper price and local availability! The box wasn't treated with care, but everything inside looks good. I wish there'd be more kits available for a fair price like this.