BANDAI Hobby Full Mechanics Barbatos Lupus Rex Gundam IBO Model Kit (1/100 Scale)

If your into models or gunpla then your gonna wanna get this kit. It is a GREAT kit. Insructions are super clear and in NONE of the steps will u not understand or get confused. Even if your new to modeling your still gonna wanna get this kit. Its clear and easy for even a noob will get thru it no problem. The ONLY thing I had a slight issue with was the stickers. HOWEVER that is ONLY due to me not liking stickers and preferring to paint details on. But they are great for noobs. Just make sure u know how and have the means to do panel lines. As they make the model POP!! Making it look great. But even if you don't then don't worry. YouTube gunpla panel lining how to. And you'll know how to do it in minutes . Its super easy to do and even if you mess up its super easy to clean and fix. One thing tho. This model does not come with a stand. It can stand on its own in certain positions. But without holding the sword. If its holding the sword you will need to do a balancing act to get it to stand. Unless you use the sword stand. Its a wonderful looking model so just take your time and don't rush and you'll love the outcome.

Love this one. It towers over the others. I you have yet to get a 1/100 the 1/44 comes up to about their hip. The stand seals the deal on this one, and the little extra helper stand for the mace works well. The part that I love the most is the wire for the "tail". It really adds some extra attention to this model.You can tell they had to make a few concessions for it to be able to (reasonably) easily be changed from frame to full armor, which is really part of the whole gimmick with this model. The god accents they give you for the frame would almost make me display it that way if it wasn't for just how great it looks with the armor.As for assembly, its about a four hour process, not counting painting, and having done a few Real Grades, this one does seem a bit on the easy side with the help of the parts being scaled up. If you have a newer(younger) model builder looking to upgrade from the high grades, this is a good place to start. (and kudos on the English instructions).If you are looking at this.. and have the cash on hand. Buy this. Maybe two if you really like the frame gimmick.

I have to say I wasn't expecting much of this kit at its price range. Boy I was wrong. The thing looks beastly strong and ready to take on anything. Solid solid kit but that said don't expect it to hold the large weapon that is as big as he is without support, he can do it in some positions but not many. The frame looks great by itself by the way. I did custom paint mine with pearl white matte black and gold leaf so if you want the same look you're going to need to paint it which I highly recommend for any and all kits.

If you all ready have build any of the previous 1/100 Barbatos kits you will be very familiar with the build. nothing really special about the kit unless you happen to get the first production run edition which Includes a stand with the kit .If your looking for a beefy wild kit that's a good size and has nice details I recommend this kit .final note the claws are not molded in yellow plastic but it's not a big deal it is extremely easy to paint them it took me like 10 seconds to paint them.every thing else on the kit is molded in the proper color .

i love the build and its exactly what i was hoping it would be. BUT in the model shown and on the box and in the booklet that comes with the model to show you how to build it keeps showing the fingers being that golden yellow... I dont see the golden yellow fingers that add the much more to the whole over all build. I can be mistaken but i took inventory of all the stickers and parts and i dont see a single hand with golden yellow fingers. If that needs to be painted separately it is a big disappointing, i was hoping it would come pre-colored or with stickers. over all love the build but will give it a 4 because of the missing golden fingers. *update* after reading the English flavor text it does say the fingers were painted but im going to have to keep this as a 4 because i still feel like its false advertisement.

I was waiting for this gundam for a while, finally saw it in stock. Jumped on it. Did not disappoint so far so good. Parts easy to tear off, it does stand on its own but needs a a small holder that comes with it to hold the sword.

First time buying one of these, and the instructions are easy to read (take note of the directions pieces go in, so you don'thave to take it apart and start again!). Took about 4 hours for me to build in one sitting. Stickers are a nice touch as well. For true authenticity you can buy the line work pens and add more detail if you like.

I’ve been really into Gunpla for about a year now. This kit looks cool and it’s fun and simple to put together, and you can make it look pretty epic without too too much effort involved. It’s a great addition to the shelf.