Bandai RD Unicorn

Bandai RD Unicorn - Review

Collecting was put to a stall to pave way... well, for more practical stuff. Nothing in particular really. But sometimes the itch gets the better of my thriftiness (oh and fever blurred my decision making). Not that I'm regretting the purchase. I actually had a sense of satisfaction from getting the vanilla Unicorn to have it beside my Uni-Destroy and Nanju.

360 view

This + Shield are its accessories. Fair enough but sadly you cannot fit the Destroy mode weapons (2nd release seem to be capable)

Seeing other reviews I felt the Unicorn has a strong attitude with its design despite it being plain and white

As usual details are superb. Ahh I love the whites

Height comparison. A little bit off scale. I'm guessing the 2nd release also fixed the inconsistency.

Action!

Pew

Saber GET

Badass

Attack on Seed

Director's cut.................

My newtype senses are tingling.....!!!

*Red flash*

Dear Unicorn sir please state La+ location... Or else...

Or else what?!

Can't touch this

I guess asking you nicely is pointless?

....Oh shi....

Char Kick!

UWAAAAHHHH!!!!

Chikusyo! (PEEEW)

A master once said: Powerful beam rifle yes, but hitting me you shall not!

In that case...

Hiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Too predictable. The box is mine!

Awww.... Au....drey.... Au...

POWEEEEEEEEEEERRRR!!!!!

HENSHIN

It's a..... GUNDAM?! Now we're talking

Show me your true power

Come and get it

Pros:

Simple yet striking design

Cons:

Being one of the older Robot Damashii's articulation is surprisingly "limited". It has a lot of it but not on par with the new ones. (Destroy mode despite its design is a lot more articulate than the vanilla Unicorn).

Solidity is a little bit down but not entirely an annoyance while fiddling like the RG's. The front and side skirts tend to pop off from time to time.

Summing up, simplicity is its best asset. Got the figure on sale so no regrets as the 2nd release (+Full Armor) is more than twice the price. Good figure overall and the proportions are, as always, great with this Robot Damashii.

Next review: Real Grade Destiny

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