Toasty Review : Gundam RX 78-2 MG ver. 3.0

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Today we'll be talking about Gundam RX 78-2 MG scale version 3.0.

First, before talking about the gunpla kit, let's talk about the history of the Gundam itself first.
What is Gundam RX 78-1? How about Gundam RX 78-2? Is he important to the franchise of Gundam?

(Ohhh yes, the nostalgia)

Well, it IS basically important since it is the first ever Gundam that was shown in the first ever Gundam series. RX 78-1 is the first mobile suit in the line-up of the RX series of mobile suits made by the Federation in case you guys didn't know. Along side with the Gundam, the RX series also has the Guntank (RX 75-4) and the Guncannon (RX 77-2). All of which were created by the Federation at U.C 0082.

(RX 78-1, Prototype Gundam)

(RX 78-2 Gundam)

(RX 77-2 Guncannon)

(RX 75-4 Guntank)

Introduction

Now, the RX 78-2 Gundam is the titular Mobile Suit in the Mobile Suit Gundam series and franchise. It is often piloted by the protagonist of the story, Amuro Ray, the accidental pilot of the Gundam.

RX 78-2 was a Mobile Suit built secretly in Side 7.

Armaments

The Gundam showcases different armaments based off of the Prototype Gundam.

60 mm Gatling Cannons "Vulcan Guns"

These automatic cannons are found in the head of the Gundam. It has the fastest rate of fire amongst all the Gundam's weapons. A backfire of this weapon is that even when the fastest firing, it is known that it's bullets has a hard time on penetrating through armor (but it was shown also that it's damage is comparable to it's other weapons when fired at point blank range). It is mainly used for close-ranged combat as I've said earlier that it's pretty scary if fired at point rank range. Other than that, it's also used for firing at missiles, infantry, light armored enemies and vehicles and other light armored aircrafts.

Beam Sabers

As said, the Beam Sabers are it's main weapon for use at close-ranged combat. It uses particles that are stored at the E cap of the weapon that is found at the hilt of the sword. It's also the first known beam oriented weapon that is used at close range.

Beam Javelin

A variant of the beam sabers that has longer range and a more articulate design that can cut through armor more efficiently than beam sabers.

Gundam Hammer/Hyper Hammer

An unusual weapon that is not beam oriented and is used for close-ranged combat. It is a large spiked ball that is attached to a chain that the Gundam can swing at foes and has a rather long and wide range. It was later upgraded to Hyper Hammer that has rockets mounted in it for use in space and zero gravity combat.

BAUVA*XBR-M-78-07G(Bauva eXperiental Beam Rifle Medium Range)

A revolutionary weapon that uses the Federation's E-cap (energy capacitor) technology. It's the main weapon of the Gundam that's the first of it's kind. This weapon gives the Gundam the firepower that's as strong as a battleship's. While it is relatively strong, it has a low rate of fire due to it's high energy output, which is a backfire of this strong revolutionary weapon.

BLASH*XHB0-L-03N/STD(Blash eXperimental Hyper Bazooka Long-range)

This is Federation's answer to Zaku's bazooka, the Hyper Bazooka is a strong long-ranged weapon. It's basically a large rocket launcher that could fire several 380 mm missiles at it's enemies. Like the Beam Rifle, it's backfire to it's strong fire power is it's slow rate of fire and it has a relatively low amount of ammunition. It's perfect for use against slow moving, heavy armored enemies.

RX*M-Sh-008/S-01025 (Renpou[Federation] eXperimental Medium Shield)

The main shield of the Gundam, a hand-carried forearm-mounted or stored on the Gundam's backpack, is a simple shield used for a single sided defense against enemy fire. It could block most ballistic and explosive projectiles. It's also perfect for defense at close-ranged combat as it could be used to parry against enemy close-range weapons. It has a view port for the Gundam to peek at, and it's heat resistant surface could also be used for atmospheric re-entry from space.

Source: Gundam Wikia page*

My Review about the kit

Well, version 3 of the kit has many improvements from it's past kit models. It's articulations are far better than the previous versions and it is known that this version is an EXACT replica of the RG scale of this model. I mean, it's armor that makes it looks good doesn't affect it's poseability and movement. For this review, let's forget that this is an exact replica of the RG scale kit. It's articulations are what gunpla modelers look up to, and well it didn't disappoint but rather it delivered pretty well. 

Now let's talk about it's colors. For me, I'd say that it's more vibrant even though more simple than the other versions, which I think most of us wants in a kit right? It's combination and intricate design blends well because of the fact that even it's joints have separate armor panels that also has it's own stickers to hide it's inner frame. 

What else am I supposed to say about this kit... hmm.. I know! It's design. The weapons are OBVIOUSLY the same as the 2.0's. To add to that, even the core fighter is the same to the 2.0's that it fits perfectly to the 3.0. But the core fighter isn't needed for the kit to function so you can just set it aside.

Anyways, all gunpla builders know that this Gunpla kit was released like 2 years before, so why make a review? Let's say that this is just the start of my Gunpla kit reviews so yaaaah, don't be so harsh fellow Gunpla builders haha.

Once again this is NotYourOrdinarySliceOfBread saying, if you can't build it, then don't buy it! Good gunpla kits needs good gunpla builders if you want it to be a good build.

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