Hobby Talk: Model Kit Review, MG GN-0000-GNR-010 00 Raiser (Revised)

Kit Details
Gundam: 00 Raiser
Code: GN-0000, GNR-010
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Pilot: Setsuna F Seiei, Saji Crossroad
Faction: Celestial Being
Weapons: GN Beam Saber, GN Sword II, GN Sword III
Release: May 2011
Box: D1
Runners: 23
Parts: 516
Price: 6500 yen

Build / Difficulty
(Score: Neutral)
Good: Relatively easy, must get the stickers right (not using foil) if you want to include LED unit.
Bad: Mirrored build.  Everything comes in pair.
Difficulty: Average.
Panel Line: Average.
Decals: Minimal, dry transfer and stickers.

Looks / Details
(Score: +2)
Good: Looks absolutely awesome when Haro shouts "O Raiser, docking mode!"
Bad: A bit plain looking due to minimal decals used.

Accessories
(Score: +1)
You get: a pair of GN sword II (transformable to a beam rifle), a pair of shield, a pair of beam saber and a huge GN sword III.  Plus beam effect parts for the GN swords.



Articulation / Pose ability
(Score: -1)
Good: Articulation is good.  GN drives swivel around and the O Raiser does not obstruct movement.
Bad: Arms and legs bends awkwardly.
Ugly: Really back heavy, so an action base is a must.




Shelf presence
(Score: +1)
Best: LED! 
Good: The bulk of the attached O Raiser screams I am Gundam!

Bonus
(Score: +1)
Bonus 1: Supports up to 5 LED module.

Summary and Rating
(Total Score: +5)
X Avoid
X Consider
O Shortlist
X Buy

This is the kit from Gundam 00 you should get.  Buy if you're a fan, shortlist for your next build if you're looking for a good looking kit.  Adding LED might elevate the cost.

Variants
Few variants of this kit that you can also consider.
1) Gundam Exia (2009) - The original suit from the first season.
2) Gundam Exia Ignition Mode (2009) - The broken Exia.
3) GN-X (2010) - The bad guy's suit with fake GN drive.
4) OO Qan[T] (2010) - The suit from the OO movie.  Lots of clear parts.
5) OO Seven Swords (2011) - The OO with seven swords instead of the O Raiser.

Dalong's Review
Dalong's Score: 105