Bandai Hobby HGBF Star Build Strike Gundam Plavsky Wing Model Kit (1/144 Scale)

Considering this kit is basically just the Build Strike FP with a few new toys, it should come as no surprise that it's just as awesome as its predecessor. The joints are just as tight and stable, and the kit itself is just as well balanced and cool looking. Even out of the box with no paint the model is a hell of a looker, but you'll need to paint the shield and the rifle to get the full effect.Obviously, if you've built the Build Strike FP previously, this kit isn't going to hold much in the way of new things for you. To my recollection there's only one or two new runners, counting the Universe Booster, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.As with the Build Strike, I can honestly say I recommend this kit to anyone, regardless of their past experience with Gunpla. Not only does it look FANTASTIC fresh out of the box, but it's a RIDICULOUSLY easy build, and RIDICULOUSLY well engineered to boot. I have absolutely positively no complaints about this thing whatsoever. Whether it's your first Gunpla or your fourteenth, pick it up. You won't regret it.

I got this to complement the Crossbone Mao HGBF. While that kit was unique and came with lots of attachments it was incredibly flimsy once put together. This kit is solid through and through. It is quite striking! The build is not difficult. The gate marks are located in inconspicuous areas on the kit and are very easy to sand and buff off leaving you with a very clean look. I loved this HG kit. I would definitely recommend this kit to beginners and veterans alike.

One of my favorite HG kits so far. Included is the Universe Booster, the Strike, a custom base stand with slots for storing alternate parts, and the Plavsky wing effect parts. The plastic is all very easy to sand and place, and feels very nice.I would recommend using a black panel lining marker or archival pen (with a very fine point, such as .1mm) on some parts of the model, many parts, especially on the head, benefit from the contrast.Like all Build Fighters (HGBF) kits, the Star Build Strike is cross-compatible with other models for easy customization.

So this is my first Gundam. I am a long time Transformer fan and was curious as to the buzz about these guys. Let me say I am a huge fan now! This guy is as other reviews stated a great starter. It has about 100 pieces...Total time to build him was about 2 hours total. You will definitely need some tiny tweezers for (stickers.) Wire cutters, and an Xacto knife.This toy stands roughly about the height of a Deluxe sized Transformer. Pose-ability is awesome! In comparison to most Deluxe Transformers there is tons of details and in some ways I enjoyed it more.A few suggestions when piecing this guy together.1) Use your wire cutters, and Xacto knife. They will help you clean pieces up from the "sprues."2) DO NOT TWIST THE TRANSPARENT PIECES OFF! These clear transparent parts are VERY breakable...3) Remove pieces only as you need them... Don't take them all off their sprues right away as it will be VERY difficult to figure out where each goes.4) Take your time!5) Super Glue is useful on some of the pieces (back of the legs has a few parts that are a bit lose...) (DO NOT use it on the transparent parts!) If you do then you won't be able to do the Blue Wings parts later!6) Stickers are the most tricky so take your time... You can somewhat slide them into place before they "stick" once you have it in place then you can carefully rub it into place with tweezer or another smaller "sprue."Over all I highly recommend this for any first timer and even fan of Gundam. He sits on my shelf at the moment in my office and I thoroughly enjoy him. I plan on getting more of these guys!This toy I would recommend for kids older than the age of 10. My 5 year old was ok, but had issues with pieces falling off constantly. These models are definitely not play-toys, but really for displaying.

Just a warning. You do not get the power gate with this kit. I guess the star build booster comes with the gate while this one gives you the Plsvsky wings. It looks pretty impressive with the wings. But I would have been more content with the yellow power gate.A pretty fun build. I like how it comes with the custom stand. There are a few peg holes at the foot of that stand that are used to keep the clear pink parts that get swapped out with the wings. But it'll only hold up to 6 of those small clear parts so the rest of those peg holes kind of linger.On to the Plavsky wings. Actually not as impressing as they look on the box, but you'll still probably prefer to keep them on. You actually get 6 wings(3 pairs). The only ones I actually use are the two spread across his back and the two mounted on his shoulder. The last pair gets in the way of his articulation so they remain on the costum base.I bought this kit only because I didn't already own the previously released Build Strike Gundam. I don't really know if there is a significant difference in the figure itself, but it Almost looks like you can slap the build strike booster onto this kit to get the original build strike look. Doing it the other way around and getting the Power gate Booster for Build Strike owners might also work, and you'd also have the yellow power gate pannels which this kit doesn't have, but you'd still be missing the Star Build's cannon, the gimmick that connects it to the shield, and the wings.Your going to be doing a bit of painting if you want it colored to the fullest extent. Even more to of you don't intend on using seals.My only real beef is that the arms keep falling off. Same thing more often with the side cannons on his booster. But a little super glue in the socket for a tighter fit is always an easy fix.Pretty stocked about lining some pannels and posing him in some of signature poses from the show.