Hobby Talk: Model Kit Review, HG GAT-X105B/FP Build Strike Gundam Full Package (Revised)

Kit Details
Gundam: Build Strike Gundam Full Package
Code: GAT-X105B/FP
Series: Gundam Build Fighters
Pilot: Sei Iori, Reiji
Weapons: Beam Saber, Beam Gun, Beam Rifle, Enhanced Beam Rifle, Chobham Shield
Release: October 2013
Price: 1400 yen

Build / Difficulty
(Score: Neutral)
Good: Easy to build.
Bad: Stickers... for color separation.
Difficulty: Easy
Panel Line: Minimal
Decals: None but lots of stickers.

Looks / Details
(Score: Neutral)
Good: Sei Iori did a good job.
Bad: Heavy use of stickers.
Ugly: Booster backpack is a chuck of blue plastic.

Accessories
(Score: +1)
You get: This kit gets 3 different gun (beam gun, beam rifle and enhanced beam rifle), a chobham shield and 2 beam sabers.

Articulation / Pose ability
(Score: Neutral)
Good: Articulation is OK.  Can achieve most poses without difficulty.
Bad: Ball joint connectors are really dated.  Sorry Tristan, this was acceptable in 2013, not 2017.
Ugly: Not sure what to do with the booster pack.




Shelf presence
(Score: -1)
Good: Erm...
Bad: Not really a standout.

Bonus
(Score: Neutral)
None

Summary and Rating
(Total Score: Neutral)
O Avoid
X Consider
X Shortlist
X Buy

The blue booster pack is a letdown.  Star Build Strike is a better option.

Dalong's Review