Bandai Hobby Strike Freedom Gundam, Bandai Perfect Grade Action Figure (BAN165506)

This was my first PG kit and I was extremely pleased with the result after spending a few days building this kit. You get some great articulation out of the kit and though with a bit of effort, you can get it in almost any pose you want (I say almost because the wings can be tough to work with and are very fragile). This thing looks great out of the box and looks even better once you apply the decals. The build itself was enjoyable with the exception of the dragoons. The wings themselves weren't as bad as I thought they would be and I had fun building them. Just be careful when assembling the wings because they can be easy to mess up. Overall the build wasn't too complex with the exception of the wings and dragoons. Now for some of the main problems with this kit, starting with the pegs that connect the wings into the backpack. Most already know about the issue with the pegs breaking due to the weight of the wings, but filling the hallow areas on the pegs with putty should help prevent them from breaking. I put putty on them and haven't had any problems at all. For me this wasn't a problem, but some others have had complaints with the three golds. Two look nice, the other is a dull gold and doesn't look good when next two the other two shades. Paint them if you'd like, but most of it is all covered up and mostly the shiny gold is exposed, you're unlikely to really notice the dull gold too much. Now finally, accessories: two beam rifles, two beam sabers, a beam shield, and a display base which is pretty much mandatory that you use it. Despite the hefty price tag, the PG Strike Freedom is a good build (would be great if it weren't for the dragoons) and an amazing display piece; a kit very much worth the price tag in my opinion. Just be sure you prepare for any issues before hand and you'll be fine.

This is one nice solid kit, this is my 5th PG, plan on getting a couple more down the road. Had fun building this one

This was my first PG build, as well as the first where I used topcoats and panel lining. The result overall was fantastic. I had some struggles with the wings, specifically the pieces with the springs that are supposed to connect and disconnect. I am not sure if the issue lies with me (first PG build, going off visual instructions alone, etc) or if the problem lies with the gimmick of the wings instead.I chose to post a picture without the wings as even without the wings he looks fantastic. The range of movement is incredible, you can individually pose the fingers. Not sure what the total build time was, but it was engaging and enjoyable. I actually would say it was overall fairly easy to assemble. Take care with the decal placement as it can be tricky. Some of the instructions weren't very clear in this regard but I chalk that up mainly to my lack of experience.

This was my first time putting together a perfect grade gundam. There were many complex pieces to put together, especially the wings, and there were a lot of stickers included to make the finished piece look stunning.

I am disappointed with the condition of this item. The box is punctured, ripped, and dented in several places. Normally, I would not care on an item where the product was still in good condition, but I have three issues: First, these models are collector's items, and the box is also something collector's aspire to have in pristine condition. Failure to have a box in good condition is unacceptable. I recognize damage can occur during shipping but based on the images above, this box was shipped as is. Second, this item is over $300, so the expectation is that the item is brand new and shows no signs of having been tampered or touched is to be expected. This box clearly indicates otherwise based on damage to the handle where someone clearly opened the product. Third, and most importantly, this product is a gift for a child who was hit by a car and is recovering from surgery. I cannot show up to the rehabilitation center without a gift and wait for this process to remedy itself seeing how my money is foolishly tied up now. Please do better.

Arrived weeks before it was predicted and in great condition! As to the model itself, sure it has some weight issues but that's to be expected but the size and the look of this model are just simply amazing and very hard to compete with! Also, it comes with a stand so the weight issue really does not matter all that much to me!

I actually love this kit, but I had to drop it a star because I had some major problems during assembly. Mainly with the wing attachments, which online reviews had sort of prepared me for, but a few other things popped up. I avoided the problem with attaching the wings to the torso, but the pieces that connect the 2 wings together to make one adjustable wing broke on both sides. Also, the main piece that connects the torso to the waist broke. In all I had to replace 11 pieces to make this fully posable as it should be. I was a little disappointed with the extra cost, since this is not a 'cheap' model, but in the end it really is beautiful. My only other problem is the decals. They stand out horribly against the dark blue plastic. I would recommend buying water slide decals instead of the provided ones.One last side note is about the endoskeleton. It's modeled in 3 different shades of gold, which looks hideous in my opinion. I decided to repaint them with a Tamiya gold and it came out too thick. I ended up removing all of it and just living with the results.Still, despite all the 'issues', this is my favorite kit.

Bought for my son cuz he collets them . He really liked this one.