You'd think I'd like this design more... I'm a sucker for purple mobile suits. And this thin has some sort of weird centaur thing going on. Looks like it should be right up my alley, right?

But, I dunno, never really did it for me.

I do like this plastic though... Two runners of a soft periwinkle and one of a bold purple. It's a very striking color-scheme. Too bad so much of that periwinkle is hidden-away on the inner-frame.

This thing has a weird, goofy head. It's got some sort of big old fin on it. Just looks strange and busy.

You can barely see the Gundam frame peeking out from under all the armor. But, as an old HGIBO Gundam-frame kit, there is some work to be done.

There's a few bits in the chest, arms, and legs that get cemented to make sure they don't loosen-up over time. I kind of hate to do that... But it's nothing that'll reduce articulation or anything.

There's not a lot of accessories with this build - just that ridiculously huge lance, a shield, and a sword.

This kit also comes with a runnerless stand - which is a fantastic addition. I'd really like to see more kits shipping with these. They're very simple and you're not going to be pulling off any super-dynamic poses... Clearly no replacement for an Action Base... But it'll at least get the model up off the ground.

This is one of those kits that's difficult to pose just due to the incredible bulk of its accessories. That lance is huge and awkward. And the sub-arm things really don't do anything useful... They don't articulate well-enough to actually be helpful in any way.

I do like that sword. It's got a mean look to it. I threw some paint on the edges, but I don't think it really helps much.