[REVIEW] Daban MG RX78-2 ver. 3.0 unboxing

Here's an unboxing review of the recently released Daban MG RX78-2 ver.3.0 kit.

Same with the recent kits by Daban, the box has a flip opening on the side, different from Bandai's boxes. Not sure where they got the rear box art, but most of the box design came straight from Bandai's design albeit changing the words "Gundam" into "Fighter".

Again, typical Daban style, aside from the "Gundam" to "Fighter" changes, the manual is straight copied from the Bandai version.

Every runner is a direct copy from Bandai, almost. 

 

So far the L runner is the only one I've noticed that isn't a direct copy from the original kit. Though they did copy the design and parts placement, this might mean they have a different mold. But I don't want to speculate further. :P

  

For a bootleg kit, I'd say the amount of detail they were able to replicate is pretty decent. Details are not lost, though less defined, plus just some very minor mold flashes here and there.

Seeing this is a bootleg kit means that quality will be a hit or miss. Packaging isn't that tight but when I opened the plastic bags, there were parts and even runners that came out bent. Luckily there were no broken or bent pieces or anything that might prevent me from fully building this kit.

There was a piece that had something that looks suspiciously like a fingerprint. Good thing it was on the foot part so it wouldn't be noticeable anyway.

I'm not saying you'll get these issues if ever you decide to get this, but let's be realistic here. There's a reason this kinds of kits are cheaper. You may or may not get the same issues as mine, maybe your's is even worse. Point is, we can't expect too much from these kits. Having a lower standard towards these kits actually helps me enjoy the kit more when they actually pass my lowered standards. :P

Lastly, the kit comes with both clear stickers and water slide decals. I don't have any experience with Daban WSD but both the stickers and decals look crisp and might actually be useful. The stickers even has metallic finish for some parts, albeit not as metallic looking as Bandai's.

As of this writing, the kit is priced at almost 1/3 the Bandai version is. And please don't ask me if it's worth buying it or not. I think that's a purely subjective question and the reason I'm reviewing this kit is to try help you decide for yourself if it's worth spending your money on it.

Next would be the full review of the kit. I have built the Bandai version before so I feel that I can do an objective review of this kit.

Note: Credits to dalong.net for the comparison pics.