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Gunpla Build - HG Plutine Gundam (Build and Photos) 2024-11-24

I forgot to take a photo of this kit’s runners. The main thing to know is that it has three more runners than the Uraven Gundam, which means it comes in an extra tall box.

As for what’s on those extra runners, two of them are just for the Breakflow Feather accessories, while the third one contains new versions of old parts. Though I have to say that in some cases, I’m not actually sure what’s new about them. Can you see anything different in these two heads?

Gunpla Build - HG Plutine Gundam 2024-11-23

Hey, remember when I said I only had two more Planet Armors to collect? Yeah, that was a mistake.

Remember Gundam Build Metaverse? That short, useless waste of time from last year? It featured cameos from all the protagonists of all the old Gundam Build shows, which of course includes Hiroto.

And since everyone in the show got a new mobile suit, that meant they had to come up with a new Planet Armor. Thus Bandai had no choice but to temporarily reinstate Pluto as a planet so that they could create the Plutine Gundam:

Somehow I completely, utterly forgot that this thing existed until I saw it in the store one day. I don’t really have a good excuse either - I even wrote about the thing earlier this year. I offer my most humble apologies.

Gunpla Build - High Grade Gundam Hajiroboshi (Iron Blooded Coating) - Photos 2024-11-17

First things first - this is a pretty typical parts layout for an IBO High Grade:

Secondly, that sticker sheet is considerably large, and is compromised almost entirely of color correcting stickers. Initially, that gave me pause.

But let’s talk a little bit more about that metallic coating. It’s much nicer than I expected it to be.

Gunpla Build - High Grade Gundam Hajiroboshi (Iron Blooded Coating) 2024-11-16

Let’s take a look at another LIMITED ITEM from the Gundam Base Tour:

This is a the Gundam Hajiroboshi, from the mobile game Iron Blooded Orphans: Urdr Hunt. More specifically, it is a special version that is covered in a metallic coating (AKA the “Iron Blooded Coating” as Bandai likes to call it).

I’m curious to see how this coating looks in person, so let’s dive in and find out.

Gundam Universe Figure - Tallgeese II (Photos) 2024-11-15

When we crack open the box, we see that the Tallgeese II has all its stuff, which is a huge relief:

I count one Dober Gun, one shield (with two beam saber blade handles), and two thrusters. Also included are an Action Base adapter, and a single trigger finger hand for holding the gun. That’s a full armament for the Tallgeese, and when you consider that the Gundam Universe version of the Leo is missing its shield, the fact that we got all this stuff is greatly appreciated.

(granted, we don’t get a second beam saber blade, but that’s fine)

Gundam Universe Figure - Tallgeese II 2024-11-14

I’ve seen claims across the Internet of Gundam Universe action figures going on steep discount at various stores (in some cases up to and including half price), but in all my searching I could never find these elusive sale prices. Until now.

I finally found one that was on clearance for 50% off (interestingly, I found it at another store a few days later for $20, which isn’t as good of a discount, but hey, it’s still a sale price). And it’s a pretty good one too!

It’s the Tallgeese II from good ol’ Gundam Wing.