Little Fodders

 

This pile of toys have been sitting on my armchair for several months now.  In the upper left-hand corner, you get a peek at my Gunpla collection.  As I continue my Gunpla projects, I'm also whittling this down, starting with some boxed toys from Bandai's Shokugan line.

First up are the Gundam Converge figures I've grabbed from GameStop.  The top 2 come from Series 19 of the regular releases, and the bottom 3 from a special Gold Edition to commemorate the line's 10th anniversary.  Each figure comes partially assembled with its own accessories, but no soda-flavored gum.  Yet I could go to any grocery store and buy a chocolate-dipped egg with a toy inside.  It's something to chew on.

#230: Phantom Gundam

Inspired by Gundam's Mobile Suit Variation spinoffs, Phantom Gundam looks more like a knock-off of Unicorn Gundam, with bits of Psyco Frame showing throughout the body.  The figure includes a 'beam fin' headcrest, a rifle, side skirt armor and wings.  As with most Gundam Converge figures only the head and arms are posable.  Though most of the details are painted on, a few extra bits can be removed from the figure for an inactive 'Unicorn Mode.'

#232: V-Dash Gundam

From Mobile Suit Victory Gundam, the V-Dash Gundam comes complete with its 'Overhang Pack', which includes a pair of back-mounted beam cannons and mega beam rifle.  Because it's made with what I assume is soft ABS plastic, the barrel of the rifle bends sideways, though the clear, hard plastic in the middle holds it in place.

#242: Gundam Astray Gold Frame

Raising its rail bazooka, the Astray was the only figure of the bunch that actually needed its display stand.  From the Gundam SEED Astray series, it also has a shield with engravings I couldn't make out.  I've also noticed multiple holes in the arms and legs, no doubt to house additional accessories from the other Astrays.

#243: Hyakushiki-Kai

An upgraded version of Zeta Gundam's Hyaku Shiki, the Hyakushiki-Kai comes with a large backpack and beam rifle.  As far as paint applications go, this is the cleanest I've seen on a toy in a while.  And as long as I don't touch it too much, it'll stay that way.

#244: M.P.T. Hyakushiki-Kai

The M.P.T., or Mass-Produced Type, comes fully assembled with a beam rifle and a shoulder-mounted gattling gun.  Without actually trying it, it doesn't look like you can mix and match parts with the Hyakushiki-Kai.

Mobile Suit Gundam G Frame 12: RX-78-2 Gundam (Roll Out Color)

Another Shokugan toy, the G Frame series are 5-inch figures with removable armor.

Set 37A has just the armor on a static inner frame, which doubles as a display stand.  Set 37F has an articulated frame with additional accessories.  Usually you're forced to buy both sets separately, but I was lucky to have found this 2-pack in the wild.

Though it was a matter of switching the armor between both frames, some parts were harder to remove and attach than others, especially the head.  Patiently, I soldiered on and voila . . . !

I'm now the proud owner of a fully-articulated Gundam.  Because the head's on too tight, the pose looks awkward.  But I'm worried about something snapping off if too much force is applied.

That about wraps up this entry of Top of the Heap.  Stay tuned for next time when I continue to clear out the pile of toys on my chair and the pile of Gunpla in my bedroom.

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