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METAL BUILD GN ARMS TYPE E. The moment the promotional images for this behemoth were released, even knowing I lacked the space and that it would be incredibly expensive, I decided to get one. I was initially worried—what if I made the wrong choice? But now that the toy is here, my worries were unnecessary. With this product, the manufacturer has proven one thing: when they are determined to make a great toy, they are still at the very top. The MB GN ARMS is excellent proof of this.
This is a product made with heart, infused with soul and craftsmanship, and worthy of being celebrated for a long time.
The manufacturer must have conducted extensive quality control and tried to develop the product from the player's perspective; otherwise, creating a toy like this would be impossible.
Simply put, the GN ARMS is divided into several parts.
1. Backpack for connecting to the main unit (Important)
This is the most brilliant part, cleverly securing the mobile suit from the back and crotch. On the left and right sides of the back are two incredibly sturdy mechanical arms used to connect the large swords. Once secured, the mobile suit can be mounted and connected with the other parts, making this the most crucial component. This section is not difficult to install, provides a very secure fit, and is extremely safe—truly praiseworthy.
2. GN ARMS Flight Backpack (Important)
This flight backpack connects to the main unit's backpack. It is extremely heavy—truly, very heavy—with most of its structure made of metal, and it can connect to the two large cannons.
It features numerous gimmicks. The top connects to the large cannons, and the bottom connects to the two "skis." It has a very ingenious mechanism that allows the user to easily attach the extremely heavy accessories without them accidentally falling off.
3. GN ARMS Large Cannons (Two) (Important)
As the toy's signature large cannons, the barrels are well-designed with a two-stage extension structure, making them look even more spectacular. The barrels themselves can be adjusted to various angles. Although there are many angles to choose from, one would typically fix them in a few specific directions.
3. Left and right wings of the GN ARMS Flight Backpack (Secondary)
The flight wings are angle-adjustable and can be deployed. When attached to the unit, they make it look even more magnificent. However, removing them after they've been inserted is a bit difficult (relative to other parts).
4. GN ARMS Left and Right Large Swords (Important, as a symbol of TYPE E) + Backpack Connection Parts (Secondary)
The left and right large swords (or should I say "claws") are the most distinctive weapons, featuring significant modifications compared to the original design. These large swords have numerous extension and deployment features; the tips can transform into claws, onto which effect parts can be attached. The most standard way to handle these swords is to use the connection parts to attach them to the main unit's backpack. Because the connection parts are extremely sturdy, the swords can be held level and stable without a support stand. Of course, you shouldn't expect much articulation from them. These large swords can also be attached to EXIA's arms, but the mobile suit cannot bear this weight, so I didn't try it.
5. GN ARMS's two "skis" that connect to the feet (Secondary)
Placing the mobile suit's feet onto the skis for the first time is very difficult. The recommended procedure is to first secure the mobile suit to the GN ARMS flight backpack, then adjust the legs to place them into the skis. Bending the mobile suit's legs back slightly makes it a bit easier. However, once on the skis, don't expect much in terms of articulation. Of course, the skis themselves have many pull-out gimmicks and can also have beam saber accessories attached.
6. GN ARMS Nose Cone (Secondary)
The nose cone is mainly used for assembling the flight mode, but I did not assemble this mode as it is too long and I don't have the space to display it that way. The cockpit section of the nose cone features a subtle translucent effect.
As for the simplified system parts, I didn't display them. The most enjoyable parts to play with, in my personal opinion, are the flight backpack and the two cannons—they are truly well-made!
On this toy, all joints are very solid, and all components are extremely easy to install. There are clever little methods to make them very secure, yet they are also very easy to remove. The entire toy exudes power, with no tendency to sag, making it a product brimming with vitality. In terms of appearance, I found almost no nub marks, no painting issues, and the numerous decals are crisp with no bleeding or scratches. It is an outstanding finished model. Considering its size, this is even more remarkable. Does the toy have flaws? It does, but they are overshadowed by the sheer volume of its strengths. The only obvious flaw is that the display base is plain white, but this minor issue is unrelated to the unit itself.
If this toy were scaled down slightly, it might be even more fun to play with. As it is now, you can really only assemble it, put it on the stand, and take photos; it's difficult to do much more in terms of action posing, which is a little bit of a shame. As for the MB Gundam Exia, you have to be prepared to handle it like a ROBOT SPIRITS figure and accept the possibility of causing some wear and tear. With that understanding, you can play with the toy with a bit more peace of mind.
For now, I only have the TYPE E equipment. As for the TYPE D, I'll have to wait. Personally, I feel that the TYPE E equipment doesn't quite match Gundam Dynames, so when I attached it to Dynames, I left off the two large swords.
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