Finally decided to open the HCM Pro Destroy Gundam 1/200 scale so we could give you guys a review of this toy figure. Yes this is not a kit that you can build, instead you just need to attached together the parts which are separated upon packaging. Correct me if I am wrong, but I think if I am not mistaken that this HCM PRO version is the biggest Destroy Gundam out there in the market. Also this is very hard to find (rare) nowadays. This toy is almost the same height as the 1/144 Psycho Gundam considering that it is only a 1/200 (smaller). Also it comes pre-painted, and they sure did a nice job on the details. Some say that this mobile suit piloted by Stellar Loussier shown in Gundam Seed is “BYG-ZAM + PSYCHO” combined in honor of the Universal Century series. Sadly it was killed by Freedom (which you could re-enact using this toy by the way ^_^)

 

Model number: GFAS-X1
Code name: Destroy Gundam
Unit type: heavy assault mobile suit
Manufacturer: Adukav Mechano-Industries
Operator: Earth Alliance
First deployment: C.E. 74
Accommodation: pilot only, in standard cockpit in torso
Dimensions: head height 38.07 meters (mobile suit mode); overall height 56.30 meters (mobile suit mode)
Weight: max gross weight 404.93 metric tons
Armor materials: unknown
Powerplant: unknown
Equipment and design features: sensors, range unknown
Fixed armaments: 2 x “Aufprall Dreizehn” high-energy beam cannon, mounted on backpackk, operable only in attack mode; 200mm “Zorn Mk2” energy cannon, mounted in head; “Nefertem 503” thermal plasma composite cannon (mounts 20 x circumference beam cannon), mounted across backpack; 4 x “Igelstellung” 75mm automatic CIWS, mounted in head; 3 x 1580mm multi-phase energy cannon “Super Scylla”, mounted in torso; 2 x “Sturm Faust” detachable arm; 4 x Mark 62 6-tube multipurpose missile launcher, mounted on main body; “Schneidschutz” SX1021 positron reflector shield; 2 x MJ-1703 5-barrel hand beam cannon
Optional hand armaments: none
src:mahq.net

 

 

 

Let us move on with the review ^_^

 

 

Box is about as big as an MG kit box

 

 

This is the pilot in case you have not seen him HER yet (I am guilty of that as well)

 

 

1/200 scale

HCM Pro = High Complete Model Progressive

 

 

You can re-enact the death of Destroy Gundam if ever you have the HCM Pro Freedom. Special parts are included in this package to do that

 

 

this one…

 

 

 

 

Some possible poses on side of box

 

 

 

 

other side saying something about the special pack for Freedom

 

 

 

Back of the box

 

 

 

 

Unboxing!

 

 

Parts are separated in the package

 

 

Even the head is not attached (notice the plastic guard on the neck collar?)

 

 

Headless…

 

 

 

This part gave me a really hard time.. It was hard to remove…GRRR!

 

 

Small wings/flaps for the UFO-like backpack

the “Aufprall Dreizehn” high-energy beam cannon

 

 

The UFO-like backpack hahaha! (please tell me what this is)

 

 

side by side comparison

 

 

extra V-fins and hands

 

 

Special parts for the Death of Destroy Gundam Re-enactment

 

 

These are everything inside the box

 

 

This toy is already pre-painted as I have mentioned above. And I am proud to say that Bandai did a good job!

 

details…

 

 

some more details…

Green part is a clear green plastic

 

 

cannon details

 

 

head details

 

 

pre-painted means less work for me… haha

 

 

 

Attaching the parts!!!

 

cannons can be lifted during Attack Mode

 

 

Flaps?

 

 

 

Head unit can be lowered during Attack Mode

 

 

 

Tenen!

 

 

 

to attach the back part, you need to connect the rectangular pegs

 

 

Tenen!

 

 

front skirt armor can be moved freely, this is because during Attack Mode it has a special purpose

 

 

arm weapon can be removed / repositioned

 

 

articulation of the legs

 

 

 

 

How to convert to Attack Mode???

 

 

-first you need to twist the bottom part (waist and legs) 180 degrees.
-the rear skirt armor should be facing the front.
-slightly bend the knees and then lower the last claw of the feet

 

 

 

then re-position the arm armor as shown below

 

 

 

hide the head in because the backpack will be tilted forward

 

 

tilt the backpack forward as show below. You can lift the cannons as well if you like. ^_^

 

 

see the peg on the backpack? you need to attached the arms there!

 

like this…

 

 

 

 

ATTACK MODE!

 

 

 

NORMAL MODE!

 

 

 

 

 

More attack mode pictures!

 

 

 

 

 

More normal mode pictures!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIZE COMPARISON

 

versus 1/100 DS EW – attack mode

 

versus 1/100 DS EW – normal mode

 

versus 1/144 Psycho Gundam- attack mode

 

versus 1/144 Psycho Gundam- normal mode

 

 

versus 1/144 Pink Beargguy – attack mode

 

versus 1/144 Pink Beargguy and 1/144 Spiegel – normal mode

 

 

 

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