[REVIEW] Dragon Momoko Wing Expansion Effect parts

With the Daban and Dragon Momoko(DM) MG Strike Freedom kits being released almost at the same time, one of the most noticeable differences was the price. Upon initial release, The DM version cost a lot more than the Daban counterpart. 

I feel this price difference is due to this. The Wing Expansion Effect parts for the DM Strike Freedom and the earlier released Destiny Gundam. Currently it is advertised as a "first batch premium" included in the DM Strike Freedom kit. But seeing as this has its own separate box, and that this is from a bootleg company, they wouldn't want to miss the chance to continue earning from this. 

I'm expecting that after some time this will be sold separately and that the prices of both the Daban and DM kits would be closer to each other.

Anyway, here's a short review of what this box contains.

The manual is just 1 long piece with one side having instructions for the Strike Freedom Effect parts while the other side has the instructions for Destiny Effect parts.

We get the base for the Destiny which is similar to the one included in Strike Freedom's package.

The wing effects are molded in clear plastic with some glitter effects.

To complete the package, here are some additional pieces for the base stand and some attachment pieces for the destiny.



Here's an image of the effect parts included with the MG Strike Freedom kit. It has the same quality as the one included with the MG Destiny. Another proof that this Wing Expansion Effect parts were to be sold separately.

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[REVIEW] Dragon Momoko MG Strike Freedom MB ver.

To start off this new year, let's take a look at one of the most awaited bootleg kits since it's announcement around 2 months ago. The Dragon Momoko MG Strike Freedom Metal Build ver.

I was lucky to get one quite early during its initial release. Currently, it comes bundled with the Wing Expansion Effect parts for both the Strike Freedom and Destiny Gundams.

I guess it more appropriate to call this a preview or unboxing review since I have yet to build this and won't be able to give any comments about its build quality. 

For starters, Its got quite a thick manual.

The manual is quite thick but most of it are just product images.



Compared to Daban's chrome plated inner frame DM molded their inner frames in gold which unfortunately doesn't look too good. But no worry since I'll be painting this anyway.





I just noticed there's some difference in the detail quality in some parts. I'm not sure if they're just the design but I'll just have to see in the finished model.



















Overall the detail quality of the kit is very good. Details are crisp. Panel lines are thin and deep. No excessive flashes. Armor parts are molded in glossy plastic. Similar to the RG Sinanju but of course this would appear less glossy.



Dragon Momokos' waterslide decals are quite good. And this kit even comes with gold ones. I'm definately using these.



It also got some foil stickers. These look like detail parts on the armor.



Also included in the kit is a version of the wing effect parts. Similar to the ones the Destiny had. Another proof that the Wing Expansion Effect parts this came bundled with would eventually be sold separately.

I'm really excited to start working on this but I need to finish first my ongoing Bandai MG Strike Freedom. Good thing it's nearing completion so I wouldn't have to wait long.

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