If not for Daban, I'd never get the Unleashed RX78-2 Gundam.

Summary

In 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

• 😀 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.
• 🤔 Toban has evolved from producing straight knockoffs to creating models with more detail and in some cases, improved upon the original designs.
• 💰 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.
• 🔨 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.
• 🤖 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.
• 🌟 The model features chrome pieces and photo etching parts, which are noted to be well-executed and add to the model's aesthetics.
• 🛠 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.
• 🔧 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.
• 🛡 The model comes with a variety of weapons and accessories, including a shield and beam rifle, which have good detail and functionality.
• 🆚 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.
• 💸 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

00:00

🤖 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.

05:02

🛡️ 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.

10:03

🗡️ 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.

Keywords

💡Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam

The 'Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam' refers to a specific model kit in the Gundam series, which is a line of plastic model kits by Bandai. In the video, the creator discusses a knockoff version of this model, emphasizing its affordability and detailing its features in comparison to the original. This model is central to the video's theme of reviewing and comparing a counterfeit Gundam kit.

💡Knockoff

A 'knockoff' is a term used to describe a replica or imitation of an original product, often made to be sold at a lower price. In the context of the video, the creator is reviewing a knockoff version of the Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam, noting its quality and comparing it to the original Bandai model, which is a significant aspect of the video's narrative.

💡Toban

Toban is a brand known for producing knockoff model kits, often of Gundam series. The video mentions Toban as the manufacturer of the knockoff Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam being reviewed. The creator discusses the evolution of Toban's products, noting that they have moved from pure knockoffs to more detailed and original designs.

💡Deban Exia Avalanche

The 'Deban Exia Avalanche' is another model kit mentioned in the video, which is also a knockoff. The creator uses this as an example to discuss the affordability and quality of knockoff kits, stating that they can sometimes be as good as or even better than the original models, which is a key point in the video's exploration of knockoff model kits.

💡Articulation

Articulation in the context of model kits refers to the ability of the model to move and pose in various ways due to the joints and design. The video discusses the good articulation of the knockoff Gundam, noting that despite being a knockoff, it has a lot of poseability, which is an important feature for model kit enthusiasts.

💡Chrome Pieces

Chrome pieces are parts of the model kit that have a chrome-like finish, adding a shiny and reflective appearance to the model. The video mentions the chrome pieces as a positive aspect of the knockoff Gundam, indicating that the quality of these parts is good and contributes to the overall aesthetics of the model.

💡Core Block

The 'Core Block' is a component of the Gundam model that provides additional poseability and detail. The video explains that the knockoff model includes a Core Block instead of a Core Fighter, which is a different component. This inclusion is highlighted as a positive feature, showing the knockoff's adherence to the original model's design.

💡Photo Etching Parts

Photo etching parts are small, detailed components that add realism and complexity to a model kit. The video mentions these parts as being included in the knockoff Gundam, noting that they enhance the model's appearance and are a testament to the model's detail despite being a knockoff.

💡LEDs

LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, are used in the model kit to provide illumination for certain features, such as the eyes or vents. The video discusses the inclusion of LEDs in the knockoff Gundam, which adds a unique feature and visual appeal to the model, showing that even knockoffs can incorporate advanced features.

💡Weaponry

The term 'weaponry' in the context of the video refers to the various accessories and weapons included with the Gundam model kit. The video reviews the knockoff's weaponry, such as the beam rifle and shield, comparing their design and functionality to the original model and noting the attention to detail in their design.

💡Master Grade

Master Grade is a line of Gundam model kits known for their high level of detail and complexity. The video compares the knockoff Unleashed Arc, 782 Gundam to the Master Grade line, noting that despite being a knockoff, it has many features and qualities similar to those found in Master Grade kits, which is significant for assessing the value of the knockoff.

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