Hobby Talk: Model Kit Review, MG GAT-X303 Aegis Gundam (Revised)

Kit Details
Gundam: Aegis Gundam
Code: GAT-X303
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed
Pilot: Athrun Zala
Faction: ZAFT
Weapons: Beam Saber, 60mm High Energy Beam Rifle, Scylla 580mm Multi Phase Energy Cannon
Release: October 2012
Box: D0
Runners: 16
Parts: 389
Price: 4800 yen

Build / Difficulty
(Score: Neutral)
Good: Completely non-traditional build.
Bad: Confusing build, limbs are repetitive.
Difficulty: Difficult, manual didn't do a good job explaining either.
Panel Line: Minimal
Decals: Average, dry transfer and sticker.

Looks / Details
(Score: Neutral)
Good: Love and hate.  Unique looking.  Fantastic color scheme.
Bad: Proportions a bit off due to transformation.

Accessories
(Score: Neutral)
You get: This kit gets a shield and a rifle.  Plus beam effect parts for the claws.

Articulation / Pose ability
(Score: -1)
Good: Articulation is good.  Transformable to a super cool mobile armor.
Bad: Very waist heavy due to the biggest ever side skirt.
Ugly: The whole kit moves weirdly due to transformation.  Transformation is difficult and confusing.




Shelf presence
(Score: +2)
Good: Posing options in mobile armor form.  And the bright colors.
Bad: May require action base.

Bonus
(Score: Neutral)
None

Summary and Rating
(Total Score: +1)
X Avoid
O Consider
X Shortlist
X Buy

Super unique kit, can be considered if you're looking for something different.  Posing and transformation can be a challenge.

Variants
This is the one and only kit with this frame.

Dalong's Review
Dalong's Score: 101