Hobby Talk: Model Kit Review, MG XXXG-01Wfr Wing Gundam Fenice Rinascita (Revised)

Kit Details
Gundam: Wing Gundam Fenice Rinascita
Code: XXXG-01Wfr
Series: Gundam Build Fighters
Pilot: Ricardo Fellini
Weapons: Beam Mantle, Beam Saber, Buster Rifle, Handgun
Release: June 2015
Box: D1
Runner: 20
Parts: 462
Price: 4800 yen




Build / Difficulty
(Score: -1)
Good: Colors and effect parts.
Bad: Complicated build due to transformation.  Really bad nubs on green armor.
Difficulty: A bit difficult.
Panel Line: Average.
Decals: Little less, dry transfers and stickers.

Looks / Details
(Score: +1)
Good: Looks amazing.  Color scheme is great.  Wings are hefty and large.  Effect parts look great.
Bad: Nub marks are quite visible on the green armor.



Accessories
(Score: +1)
You get: a buster rifle, an uzi type handgun, a beam sword which can be combined into a super big beam cannon and a huge rinascita wing shield.  Also pink curtain effect part and an action base.





Articulation / Pose ability
(Score: -1)
Good: Kit itself has wide range of movement.
Bad: Pose-ability limited by effect parts, big weapons and shield.
Ugly: Parts likes to fall off.  Weak joints due to transformation and very back heavy.




Shelf presence
(Score: +1)
Good: Unique colors, way oversize weapons and shield, big wings, effect parts
Bad: Wing fans might be confused if they didn't watch Build Fighters.




Bonus
(Score: +2)
Bonus 1: A quite good looking transformation.





Summary and Rating
(Total Score: +2)
X Avoid
O Consider
X Shortlist
X Buy

A recycled kit from 2004 with all the troubles from the older kit.  Nub marks are horrible but it is really good looking kit.  Should consider this if you're a Build Fighters fan.


Variants
This kit is actually a derivative from the original Wing.
1) Wing 0 Custom (2004) - For the wings...
2) Wing Ver Ka (2004) - Katoki's version of Wing EW
3) Wing Gundam EW (2010) - The other variant of the Wing
4) Wing Proto Zero (2011) - From the movie

Dalong's Review
Dalong's Score: 99