MG 1/100 GN-001 Gundam Exia [Celestial Being Mobile Suit]

GN-001 Gundam Exia MG 1/100 Box Art.

In case you are confused of which MG Exia it is , please refer to the box art :3
This kit would cost 3,800yen.

One thing i would say about this kit , there are few parts which is quite fragile that i almost break them during building process , so be careful when you are building it.

The weapons ......
(sorry for bad quality photos , having some problems with the lights just now)

GN Sword , GN Long Blade , GN Short Blade , GN Shield , 2 x GN Beam Dagger , 2 x GN Beam Saber

The Shield .....

The shield can be "activated" by pulling the blue parts apart.

GN Beam Sabers and Daggers.

Well , this pose is quite awkward .......

......because it seems like Exia have to pull the beam out from his armpit LOL....

GN Blades ....

the GN Blade holders are on the waist-leg joint , and take note that with the GN Blades on his waist , you will find it annoying when you are trying to do a few action pose.

GN Sword.

You will find that the GN Sword is a little heavy for his shoulder joint to support , but worry not , because the purplish transparent straps will be a support for the shoulders-arms , but also , cause articulation problems. With the straps on , you are only able to lift the arm to a certain level.

It isn't a major problem anyway.....

Now , the most important unit of the GN 001 , ..... the GN DRIVE ......

Well .... as you can see , i bought LED units for the GN drive..... it requires TWO LED UNITS.....

I did test if the light for the chest will be visible if i put on the sticker.... unfortunately , the light will not be visible if i put on the sticker..... so i removed the sticker.....

If you wanted to put the GN Drive on display instead of having it on the back of Exia..... you can cover up the hollow (where the GN Drive is inserted) with a cover , included in the set.

i decided not to use it , so i leave it untouched on the plate....

ABOUT THE ARTICULATION ......
 > I have heard of few articulation problems with MG Exia ...... Well , as i have mentioned above , the Transparent straps on his arms would cause some problems when do some action pose ... and with the GN Blades on his waist, you will find it annoying when doing some action pose .....

Other than that , I don't find any major articulation problems.

Maybe you will find it a little difficult to make Exia stand on his feet.... the problem can be solved just by balancing the legs and the body , as you can see in my photos , i am still able to do some action pose with the support base.
You might find it difficult to balance Exia on his feet because his "slippers" are a little special from the normal ones... And , believe me , have a little patience and try to balance it :3

SO OVERALL.....
 what do you think of this kit ? I think it is FABULOUS .. lol xD The structures for Exia is very special compared to other gundams .....

If you do have any questions on any problems with Exia , do comment below :3

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thanks my friend , Glen , who contributed the GUNPLA base to GearGundams. Thank you , Glen ^^ and also thanks for supporting GearGundams ^^V

A GP Base for my Gundam Exia !
You can learn how to make a GP Base for yourself HERE (How To Make A GP Base) .

Enjoy :3