If not for Daban, I'd never get the Unleashed RX78-2 Gundam.
Summary
TLDRIn this review, the narrator discusses the Toban knockoff of the Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam, comparing it to the original Bandai model. They highlight the model's affordability, impressive articulation, and detailed chrome parts, while pointing out minor issues like loose connections and the lack of posable hands. The video also covers the model's LED features, weaponry, and the transformation into the core fighter, ultimately praising the quality for a knockoff and the value it offers compared to the original's price.
Takeaways
- ๐ The reviewer has acquired a knockoff version of the Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam from Toban, which is a third-party manufacturer known for making replicas of existing model kits.
- ๐ค Toban has evolved from producing straight knockoffs to creating models with more detail and in some cases, improved upon the original designs.
- ๐ฐ The knockoff Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam is significantly cheaper compared to the original, with the reviewer mentioning a price point of around $140 before shipping.
- ๐จ The reviewer highlights some issues with the model, such as the torso connection being loose and the hand armor not fitting perfectly, but overall is impressed with the quality.
- ๐ค The articulation of the model is praised, with many stiff joints providing good poseability, although the reviewer expresses concern about the durability of the movements.
- ๐ The model features chrome pieces and photo etching parts, which are noted to be well-executed and add to the model's aesthetics.
- ๐ The reviewer mentions the inclusion of LEDs for lighting effects in the eyes and vents, which is a nice feature but not essential for the model's overall appeal.
- ๐ง Some minor assembly issues are noted, such as the chest vents not staying in place well and the need to glue photo etch parts for better stability.
- ๐ก The model comes with a variety of weapons and accessories, including a shield and beam rifle, which have good detail and functionality.
- ๐ A comparison is made between the knockoff and the original model, with the reviewer noting the significant difference in price and the surprisingly high quality of the knockoff.
- ๐ธ The reviewer concludes that despite the knockoff nature of the model, the quality and price make it a worthwhile purchase, especially for those who cannot afford the original.
Q & A
What is the Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam model discussed in the script?
-The Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam model mentioned is a knockoff by Toban, which is a cheaper alternative to the original Bandai release.
What is the price difference between the Toban knockoff and the original Bandai model?
-The Toban knockoff is priced at approximately half the price of the original Bandai model, with the knockoff being around $140 before shipping.
What are some of the issues the reviewer found with the Toban knockoff model?
-The reviewer found issues such as the torso connection coming apart easily, a gap in the armor of the thumb, and ankle armor that doesn't stay together well.
How does the articulation of the Toban knockoff compare to the original Bandai model?
-The Toban knockoff has good articulation with many stiff joints, and it includes a core block instead of a core fighter, providing decent poseability.
What are the special features of the chrome pieces included in the Toban knockoff model?
-The chrome pieces in the Toban knockoff are of good quality and do not have any issues, adding a premium look to the model.
What is the reviewer's opinion on the hands provided with the Toban knockoff model?
-The reviewer is disappointed with the lack of posable hands, suggesting that the closed fist and open hand could have been omitted in favor of posable hands.
How does the Toban knockoff model handle LED features?
-The Toban knockoff includes LED features for the eyes and vents, which can light up in different colors and flash, although the reviewer notes it doesn't light up the beam saber well.
What are the included weapons and accessories with the Toban knockoff model?
-The Toban knockoff includes a shield, a beam rifle, and beam sabers, with some having the ability to store on the model or in the hand.
How does the Toban knockoff model compare to the original in terms of panel detailing?
-The Toban knockoff has many panels that open and close, similar to the original, with small tabs for easy access, providing added gribble detail.
What is the reviewer's final verdict on the Toban knockoff model?
-The reviewer is impressed by the Toban knockoff, stating that it is almost flawless for a knockoff and great value for the price, despite some minor issues.
How does the Toban knockoff model compare to the original in terms of height and design?
-The Toban knockoff is almost the same height as the original, with a more detailed and refined design, making the original look simpler and more toy-like.
Outlines
๐ค Unboxing the Toban Knockoff Unleashed Arc-78 Gundam
The script discusses the reviewer's experience with the Toban knockoff of the Unleashed Arc-78 Gundam, a model kit that imitates the original Bandai release. The reviewer notes the evolution of Toban's products from mere knockoffs to more detailed models that sometimes surpass the original. The price point of this particular model is highlighted as significantly lower than the authentic version, with a focus on the initial build process, including the inner frame and the issues encountered with the torso connection and hand assembly. The reviewer appreciates the articulation and the quality of the plastic, as well as the chrome pieces and the inclusion of a core block instead of a core fighter, which provides poseability. Concerns about the ankle armor and the use of photo etching parts are also mentioned.
๐ก๏ธ Armor and Articulation of the Toban Unleashed Gundam
This paragraph delves into the final assembly of the Toban Unleashed Gundam, emphasizing the impressive armor details and the overall quality of the knockoff model. The reviewer is surprised by the accuracy of the replica, noting only minor issues that could be attributed to the base kit. The discussion includes the functionality of the core fighter, the posability of the model, and the use of metal pieces and thrusters. The reviewer expresses disappointment with the lack of articulated hands, a feature expected in a perfect grade model, and mentions the loose connection of the torso with the core fighter. The paragraph concludes with comments on the model's LED features and the quality of the included beam sabers.
๐ก๏ธ Weaponry and Comparison to the Original Gundam Model
The final paragraph of the script focuses on the weaponry of the Toban Unleashed Gundam and compares it to the original 1998 model. The reviewer appreciates the inclusion of a shield and beam rifle, noting the use of magnets for secure attachment and the detailing of the weapons. Concerns are raised about the fragility of certain parts, such as the missile pods and the chrome drum. The comparison highlights the evolution from a simple toy to a highly detailed model, with the reviewer acknowledging the appeal of the knockoff despite its derivative nature and the financial savings it offers.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กUnleashed Arc, 782 Gundam
๐กKnockoff
๐กToban
๐กDeban Exia Avalanche
๐กArticulation
๐กChrome Pieces
๐กCore Block
๐กPhoto Etching Parts
๐กLEDs
๐กWeaponry
๐กMaster Grade
Highlights
Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam is a knockoff by Toban, which is known for transitioning from straight knockoffs to more detailed models.
Some Toban models are considered better than the original, with a few select models standing out.
The Deban Exia Avalanche is praised for its good price and quality, being a straight knockoff of the RX782 Unleash at a fraction of the price.
The knockoff RX782 Unleash is valued at about half the price of the original, including shipping costs.
The inner frame of the knockoff model is well-constructed, with layers that resemble an 'onion' structure.
The torso connection is identified as a minor issue with the knockoff model, prone to coming apart.
The hands of the model have a design flaw where the armor doesn't fit perfectly, leaving a visible gap.
The knockoff model boasts good articulation and a lot of stiff joints, despite not being a Bandai product.
Chrome pieces in the model are of high quality and have improved over time.
The model includes a core block instead of a core fighter, providing good poseability.
Skirt armor allows for good leg movement without interference, a desirable feature in model kits.
Photo etching parts are included, adding to the model's detail and visual appeal.
The model features a unique combination of silver and gold colors, enhancing its aesthetic.
The knockoff model's armor is highly praised for its quality and resemblance to the original.
Metal thrusters are included, adding a practical feature for model stability.
The core fighter design allows for collapsing landing gear, a feature not commonly seen in other models.
The model includes LED features for the eyes and vents, offering a unique lighting effect.
The model's weaponry, including the beam rifle and shield, is detailed and well-designed.
The model's chest vents are criticized for being poorly designed and not holding well.
A comparison to the original 1998 model highlights the significant improvements and attention to detail in the knockoff.
Transcripts
so I was finally able to get the newest
perfect grade release the Unleashed Arc
782 Gundam but it's actually a
knockoff it's the um toban knockoff I
don't remember if I've done any toban
models yet I might have done a couple
videos of them they essentially went
from just doing straight knockoffs I
think and then they started doing kind
of like their own thing they started
doing these like ones with more like
existing models with more detail so and
some of them are actually better than
the original only a few select but there
are ones that are better I I think uh
but they still do knockoffs um I did
their I got their deban exia Avalanche
when it came out which is a really good
price this is just a straight knockoff
of the rx782 unleash at a fraction of
the price I think in American it
was
140 I think that was before like $20
shipping that's pretty good like I think
that's about half the price and this is
a this this is I figured we'll start
with the anner frame cuz they have
layers this thing's got it's like a a
Gundam onion so this is like the basic
entner frame configuration like you got
another layer on top but I love they
really did a good job there's a few uh
problems the Torso
connection um right here these two
different color pieces it can come apart
a little easily that'll probably be fix
once it's all
completed only if you're like flopping
it around and messing with it it's not
going to like just fall off
because um and there was another thing
oh yeah um the hands you see the hands
and you have they tell you you have a
lot of hands but they tell you at this
point to build the Open Hands and the
closed
hands and my only problem is that the
thumb here the armor it doesn't want to
go all the way it's like there's a gap
you can see the Chrome underneath that's
really so far my only problems with the
kit the uh the plastic everything's
great everything's really good it's hard
to to remember this is not
Bandai and in terms of its articulation
you've got a lot of good stuff it's like
right now I'm kind of worried to do it
too much but there's a lot of like a lot
of the joints are really stiff really
stiff but it's got everything it's got
the Chrome pieces which are beautiful
they haven't had a problem with the uh
they haven't had a problem with doing
Chrome in quite a while now they just
getting better and it does have the core
block instead of the core fighter right
now cuz you're not supposed to build it
until later but um even with that having
to have a combination G you still got
some decent chest uh pose ability so I
was surprised
there and skirt wise you can get
everything out of the
way so you get those legs moving very
tight going out which is what you want
nothing's worse than having a gun I'm
doing the split oh that's another thing
I forgot to mention there's three things
technically so far that are a little bit
of a problem to
me I love this it's uh silver and gold
you like sandwich it together
it's really cool how they did that I was
at first I was like how you what but I
figured it out and there's H even photo
Edge Parts which are included and they
look really good and I've got them in
here cuz so far I think these are the
only Parts you
need oh you might not notice when you
bend that knee those Pistons really work
over
time and nice and tight and the ankle
now the thing that fell off is the ankle
armor um it's just the two halves don't
stay together but I'm I'm pretty sure
once the white armor goes on top it it
should be a problem it shouldn't be a
problem that should negate it as of
right now this thing is a amazing as it
should be for what the original prices I
think if I wanted to get a Canadian it
be almost $500 um but I think it was
like $250 something like that but yeah
so far so
great and you got a lot more bling this
time um also this I'm going to call it
champagne this uh kind of faded gold
color that goes with it these two uh
colors go onto every single part of the
uh of the perfect grade even on the back
and you also use all the uh photo
etching parts now and you might notice
there should be one on this side here of
the back skirt I don't know what
happened to it word of warning if you I
don't know what the official one's like
but if you get this one just glue those
on if you're going to use the photo Edge
Parts because they they they have an
adhesive side but they don't hold that
well a couple
did but I realized quickly that they
don't so hopefully I find that one it's
not a big deal it's going to be covered
up and it's going to be in the back so
I'm not going to lose sleeve over
it but yeah even on the toes you got
some extra champagne color it doesn't
stop any of the articulation points you
got more panels which I'm going to wait
until uh the armor on because it might
pop it off but there are hinges and
stuff and the head uh gets a little bit
more definition on the side of the of
the uh
helmet got a little more uh Chrome may
end on the top to fill in the
Mohawk so yeah it's starting to look
good but next is going to be the final
touch which is of course the
armor well I'm I'm kind of Blown Away by
how good this is I wasn't expecting it
to be as Flawless as it is for a
knockoff but let me tell you um de ban
they did it they copied it perfectly I'm
not seeing really any there are a few
problems which could be from the base
kit I have no idea
but yeah it's uh it's great this armor
is amazing um you've got uh panels here
these are metal pieces I forgot to
mention before the metal thrusters too
these will actually come in handy in a
second but yeah it's um it looks great
let's take a good look at that head love
the
design love everything about it got the
cockpit the I have the core Block in it
still uh let's take a look at the actual
core fighter because definitely one of
the it is probably the best got a little
clear pie you can put on action base but
the fact that you can actually collapse
the landing gear you don't have to
remove them which is the way it is with
basically every r78 ever um I do have a
little bit of problem Oh I want to
mention it's got the little uh flip of
missile
pods which the mades do it too but it's
the uh folding like it'll oh yeah and
and that happens could probably glue
that but it only happens when I pull it
up apart but the folding in cuz this
should go flush but I can't get it to go
flush and if I force it I'm sure
something's going to
snap there's something I it could have
been how I put it together maybe I fudge
something it'll still go in the cockpit
into the
Torso but I'm not really worried cuz I'm
going to use it by itself cuz it doesn't
it has the core block what do you need
the core fighter in there when you have
the core block youve still basically got
all the poseability from before
nothing's really hindered uh the
shoulder armor I love the shoulder armor
how you can actually pull it really far
up and get it out of the way it's uh
it's amazing what they've done my one
big complaint with how they made this
the official one um no articulate hands
cuz I've got one open I got one closed
you've got the uh you got ones for a
trigger finger yeah a pair I should say
and even a pair for beam saber holding
hands but why wouldn't they just omit
the closed Fist and the open hand and
give us the posable hands cuz that is
kind of like a prerequisite I feel for a
perfect grade considering how expensive
the original one is I'm kind of kind of
upset about that
cuz um I feel that they could have
easily included that and then you could
still have the closed Fist and the uh
for like holding beam Sabers and beam
rifles cuz that would be very solid if
you uh if you did that that also the the
Torso going together when it connects uh
with the core fighter or the core block
a little a little loose it comes off a
little easily especially if you have it
like this but how many times you're
going to have it laying
flat yeah everything is still hold holds
really well um I was worried about the
looses and the thighs initially but once
all the armor is on it's not much of a
problem yeah everything is
great uh and all the panels that you
might have seen with the officials still
work uh every single panel opens up and
I think I've got all the panels open
here I might have missed a couple
there's so many but it works so well cuz
every single one has a little teeny baby
tab that you can get your fingernail or
some kind of implement and uh flip it
open and it just looks like added
gribling there's no like oh that's a
giant tab that you know is going to be
used to open a panel it looks like it
could be there
anyways I think the loosest panel is
this one on the foot
everything else holds open pretty pretty
well oh yeah there's these ones back
here on the uh on the
thighs and these ones open up the same
as the front ones I just didn't open
them up cuz they they had like laying it
down it's kind of
annoying uh you've also got LEDs in the
kit not sure how well it's showing off
but the eyes and like the vents can
light up and they alternates between
green blue red and
yellow so that's cool it and then it
flashes a little bit and then it turns
off but you've also got
the beam
Sabers you got two here you got three
all together and of course it pegs into
the uh holding hand but one of them has
the LED it's one that hasn't got the
different color end and so all you do is
you have this little tab which is what
pegs into the hand which is pretty cool
but you push forward and this one you
have to push a little hard and then it
does light up that's actually a lot
brighter than you can see in the head I
think unfortunately it doesn't light up
the beam that well it's like right at
the base and it doesn't really go any
farther maybe the official ones are
brighter stronger it came with the
batteries which is pretty cool and it's
nice to have but I'm never going to use
it but it is cool a little feature and
they could have omitted that for the
price um half the price of the official
I think they could have left it up but
they didn't so I appreciate them doing
that the one thing I don't like and
apparently the official one has the same
problem these chest fents are garbage I
glued every single one in and I yeah I
think they look okay uh but they're gar
they suck they they don't want to hold
in I think the or I've ever seen I
thought the mastergrade 2.0 were back
but though these are awful and so I just
glued them I wouldn't even bother so I
guess it's time to check out the
Weaponry got a shield nice Shield U I'll
bring in the official a little different
the official um the original sorry
little little different shape a little
more detail it's not super
different you got the blast Shield here
that's neat you got the arm connector
which has the good old
track which is really stiff but it does
move I've I've done it it's uh there we
go really stiff the handle you don't
need the handle because it has a piece
of metal in here or sorry a magnet in
here because you have a metal piece in
the arm those panels that slide down
reveal the middle
piece and I think that's the way it is I
mean I don't think the reverse I'm
pretty sure that's the magnet I don't
know who cares really all I all knows it
works you get in the
hole and it's on there it's it's way
secure more secure than the Torso but
yeah I wasn't expecting it to be as
secure on you have it on but yeah it's
great it's it's it's heavy too so it's
weighing down the arm but it's it
doesn't come off that is amazing love it
magnets we know how they work now you've
also got a little panel you can flip
around revealing another hole and you
just have to push the arm connector so
you have the pig sticking up and that'll
go on the
back and we'll look at the other weapon
it has which is the beam rifle loving
the
gold it's nice little little bit of
better uh detail you can rotate this and
then rotate the scope I don't really
like it cuz I'm worried if I don't
rotate it first it's going to snap
because the fraction it'll snap that Peg
off cuz it kind of like collides maybe I
I did it wrong I don't know but you've
got a little bit of added paneling that
can open up that's nice all the Chrome
is good looking got that handle that
could never actually hold cuz it's way
too why do they make it so big what's
the point and you can actually store it
on the kit because you got two points
you got this little little drum that can
rotate his bum it's a bum
drum and I don't really like the fact
that this is Chrome cuz that's just
going to scratch a
lot but yeah it'll store in there and
then you can also store it onto the
shield which is oh I for the longest
time I never knew the RX 72 did this
until I got I think it was the 2.0
Master rid but you can do it on there on
either
side and of course it'll fit in the hand
because turer hand has the uh Peg so it
can be in either hand because it's got a
left hand hole and a right hand hole it
doesn't
matter and then I guess you can move the
trigger to make it look like he's uh
firing it attention to
detail so yeah nice and solid no
problems with that well I think we'll
finish this with comparing it to the
original which I think is
1998 so we're looking at um almost 25
years
difference and they're about the same
height from uh head to toe I think the
old one might be a smidge taller by like
maybe a quarter of an inch but like this
looks like a toy this looks like a model
like the way you look this this is very
simple very original high grade original
Master Grade they all had this design
this is like just
up to 11 and I love it and while it is
it does make me feel kind of weird buy a
knockoff like that's just a completely
uh one to one knockoff nothing's
different my wallet's okay with it
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