News: GFF Metal Composite O Gundam

Straightly speaking this isn't breaking news, but none the less, the next GFF metal composite will be the O Gundam, a Tamashii shop exclusive. I think this rendition from Katoki looks way better than that in the anime, may be the markings have something to do with it.

It's available for 7800 yen, although you can only order it through a proxy service or if you know someone living in Japan who can order it for you. Email me if you want me to make a referral, or you can wait for it to show up on eBay.

News: 1/35 GFF Gundam at Gundam Big Expo

As reported a few days ago, here is the prototype for the 1/35 GFF Gundam ver. Ka at the Gundam Big Expo.

What is known is that it will feature light up gimmicks and lots of internal mechanical details to complement the full panel/hatch open mode.

As you can see the planned product does come with beam rifle and bazooka.

I am guessing there should at least be a pilot figure included, may be even a couple of maintenance worker in big space suit...but who knows.

It appears to go on sale in March of 2010, again not confirmed, and material and price are unknown. I speculate it's made of a combination of abs, polyresin, and metal alloy (just about everything they normally use), it probably will cost in the range 55000 to 75000 yen, all of these are my guesses, what do you think?

Source: GA Graphic website http://ga.sbcr.jp/

News: GFF Wing Gundam Early Type Clear Version

Among other special items available at the Gundam Big Expo will be this clear version of GFF Wind Gundam Early Type for 3000 yen.

News: 1/35 GFF Gundam RX-78-02 ver Ka

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Review: Bandai GFF Gundam GP-04G Gerbera

Ah...GP04G, the Gundam that never was...

Released in September 2002 for 3680 yen, this is I believe the first entry in the GFF line where you sort of get two figures in the same box. By swapping parts, armors and what not, you get the never-in-the-ova Gundam GP-04 Gerbera and the high mobility version of Gerbera Tetra.

I have misplaced the instruction sheet so it will a while before I figured out how to change the GP04G into the red Gerbera Tetra for some photo ops.


This being the 10th entry in the GFF line, the range had improved ever so slightly, the legs for example, can achieve better poses compared to the GP01 reviewed a while ago.

The thrusters on the back can be removed, but to me, they are the signature features on the GP-04G.

Accessories include various armament and optional hands for both figure versions, a beam rifle as pictured, and Gerbera Tetra's machine cannon. The shield it is holding looks similar to the GP01 version, but it's entirely new.

I think it looks the best when displaying it in flight mode. The cannon in this picture came from GFF F91a and is not part of this package.

Review: Bandai GFF Gundam GP01

If I am not mistaken, the GP01 was the first release in the GFF series. I really like the GP01 design, kinda funny, cause I'm not so warm to the GP01 Fb...


The figure is made of PVC, and comes with an assortment of guns including the little machine gun thing that appeared in episode 1 & 2. There is also a long range cannon that was not pictured (couldn't get it photographed nicely).


The shield also has a second position settings to display it as "closed".

As much as I like it, it is showing its age. The articulation is quite limited, that's why you don't see any dramatic poses in these pictures. I am not a big fan of PVC 'action' figures, since I have more than my fair share of broken joints already (I still can't forget breaking the Max Factory Guyver knee 2 minutes after taking it out of the box). Also, there is no figure stand in the package, unlike the later releases.

It pains me to say this, but if you don't already have this, you may want to wait for the Robot Tamashii release (hopefully it will come one day).

Review: Bandai GFF Cross Bone Gundam X-3

I thought I'd post this review to celebrate the release of the Robot Tamashii Cross Bone X-1, in a way to remind myself that I probably should save the $30 and spend it on something else...

Anyway, this is really the first time I handle the GFF X-3 for any length of time since I got it when it was released in August 2006. It retails for 3980 yen, compared to 3000 yen for the RT X-1 and 3800 yen for the RT X-2.

This was one of the later releases in the GFF line, and I was amazed at how posable this is compared to say the very first GFF, GP01 (I'll be posting its review the next day), but I am pretty confident that the Robot Tamashii version will still have an edge over posing and playability. However, this is impressive enough for me.

This GFF X-3 is a real steal, I highly recommend it. Just think of all the accessories you are getting, beam shield, the peacock smasher, the muramasa blaster, zambuster, daggers, etc...

And then there's also the extra X-1 torso, the antibeam cloak and the antibeam armour that comes with it...

A display stand (not shown) is also included that allows you to even display X-3 in mid-flight.

It's actually kind of fun fiddling with all the accessories and armour, I do have a couple of advice...use a zip lock bag to hold all the small parts so you don't lose them (like the very small panels you have to remove to fit the armour or the cloak in), and using an x-acto knife can help to ease some of the more stubborn joints that have been painted over, just use with care...

Here's my speculation on which one is best for you...The GFF version probably is more detailed and suitable if you want to simply display the X-3 (the add-ons will provide a lot of display options), the Robot Tamashii version probably looks good in display too, but it should give you confidence to really play with it...