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Post by nikodiablo on Jan 1, 2014 6:23:25 GMT -5
Great review Charles. I don't understand why Bandai went cheap with the shield and opted not to go with a sliding mechanism though. Still want this piece if I can get it at a decent (close to retail) price.
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Post by optimusprimesg on Jan 2, 2014 4:58:17 GMT -5
The only reason I can think of is for aesthetic purpose. If they had made it a sliding mechanism, there would be the "slide line gap" when you look at the back of the shield. Perhaps the designer wanted to have a figure that looks completely flawless and accurate to the anime.
The removal and attachment of the shield does not bother me since I hardly fiddle with any figure once I put them on display. =)
It is a great figure to have. Hope you find one at a decent price. =)
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Post by mecha-mania on Jan 2, 2014 9:18:32 GMT -5
Nice review Charles. Now Bandai owes us a Metal Build Strike Freedom!
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Post by twoducks on Jan 7, 2014 15:44:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the review!! Looks like a great figure in both looks and finish.
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Post by moleman on Jan 10, 2014 15:05:12 GMT -5
I got my MB destiny earlier this week. This is one amazing looking piece. (Like most metal builds)
Some thoughts:
-The added articulation works well especially the sliding panel on the torso works very smoothly.
-Paint is good overall, except mine has a little bubbling near the right ab section
-Those skirt pieces on the hips are annoying at first, but as long as you position them pointing forward they don't get in the way as much
-The wings are wonderful and the pop out panel again works very well.
- The new pointy proportions of the body looks fantastic and makes the gundam look very evil.
- The engineering on the sword is also fantastic, sliding, locking mechanisms!
- The long range under slung cannon is a bit fiddly, the top panel is a little hard to slide back and unlocking the gun from storage mode takes decent amount of force.
- The hands are incredibly difficult to swap out. Required a lot of force.
- Lovely use of metallic, flat and semi-gloss finishes
- All of those swivel joints in the arm makes dynamic posing easy.
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Post by zephyranthes on Jan 19, 2014 21:07:52 GMT -5
Destiny looks terrific. Thanks for the info charles and moleman.Saving $ for SOC Tryder though.
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Post by goldorak on Jan 26, 2014 5:20:35 GMT -5
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Post by blitzkriegomega on Jan 28, 2014 1:09:43 GMT -5
As biased as I am against the Destiny and Strike freedom...this Metal Build looks Fantastic! I just wish they had fixed that stupid Dull spot on the sword...I mean...Sword Impulse fixed it...why not the Destiny?
*still waiting for a Model kit or figure of the REAL Destiny Impulse*...
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 28, 2014 16:14:07 GMT -5
Can't wait for Metal Build Destiny to get here. I'd love a Hein Westenfluss custom variant.
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Post by edge on Jan 29, 2014 21:41:08 GMT -5
I cannot believe how anyone could not like Destiny, Freedom, or Strike Freedom... Those 3 are my favorite Gundams and for me NONE come anywhere near them. I have the Seven Swords Metal build but im gonna try and sell it.. I'd rather have Destiny.
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Post by optimusprimesg on Jan 29, 2014 23:14:43 GMT -5
I cannot believe how anyone could not like Destiny, Freedom, or Strike Freedom... Those 3 are my favorite Gundams and for me NONE come anywhere near them. I have the Seven Swords Metal build but im gonna try and sell it.. I'd rather have Destiny. You should consider keeping the Seven Sword because it is so rare and expensive now. However if you have no love for it, it's good to sell to get the funds to buy a Destiny instead. Do PM me if you intend to let go of your Seven Sword and I will see if it's within my budget. Thank you. =) |
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Post by clobberator on Jan 30, 2014 2:04:34 GMT -5
^ yeah, second in line.  In terms of suits, Destiny, Freedom, and SF are really awesome designs, but no other MS made the transition from animated cels / CGI graphics to fully poseable action figure as well as Seven Swords and the rest of the Exia line. |
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Post by supergetterv on Jan 30, 2014 3:34:18 GMT -5
I cannot believe how anyone could not like Destiny, Freedom, or Strike Freedom... Those 3 are my favorite Gundams and for me NONE come anywhere near them. I have the Seven Swords Metal build but im gonna try and sell it.. I'd rather have Destiny. Why is it hard to believe? I don't like Gundam Seed and Gundam Seed Destiny period. Thus, I don't like the Gundam Suit in the series. The only suit that I somewhat like from the series is the Aile Strike. And that's only because it has the original Gundam Color scheme. I find the designs of the Seed and Seed Destiny MS to be too pointy. I much prefer blocky over pointy. To each its own. I like MS from the UC series more than stuff from the AU MS. |
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Post by edge on Feb 14, 2014 0:36:09 GMT -5
I dunno! but I broke down and bought Destiny and it has put me even deeper in love with the Seed world. This thing is pure perfection in hand... Kuma, did you get yours yet? You should take some of your badass photos of it! I need some cool idea's for poses! Where is my Metal Build Strike Freedom!!!!!!!!!! Cannot wait  |
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Post by larc80 on Feb 14, 2014 14:00:08 GMT -5
I have the mine, this piece is the better metal build far this date, seriously above the seven swords (in my opinion).
I hope the next be the Strike Freedom, because the wings of Detiny are awesome and I imagine the Strike Freedom wings the same way.
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Post by chogokinabdul on Feb 15, 2014 8:39:56 GMT -5
where is the best place / price to get the destiny now?
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Post by edge on Feb 15, 2014 17:26:28 GMT -5
I got mine from BBTS for 179.99 but its on Amazon.com for 166 with free shipping to the USA... I think thats a pretty good deal.
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Post by larc80 on Feb 15, 2014 20:45:02 GMT -5
I search for a METAL BUILD 00 GUNDAM SEVEN SWORD on ebay or amazon but find them very expensive price, somebody knows about one in sale and a good price?? I know it's a silly question, but..! who knows?
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Post by greengetterguy on Feb 15, 2014 21:09:15 GMT -5
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Feb 17, 2014 20:33:11 GMT -5
Got this in today. Metal Build Destiny:  |
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