Review DABAN 8809 MG 1/100 Blast Impulse Gundam, Daban Model

DABAN 8809 MG 1/100 Cannon Impulse Fighter is a Gunpla Master Grade which is a bootleg or copy of the MG 1/100 Blast Impulse Gundam Bandai. However, Daban released Cannon Impulse Fighter earlier than Bandai released Blast Impulse Gundam which became a Premium item. So there are differences on several sides of this review.

Box Art DABAN 8809

DABAN 8809 MG 1/100 Blast Impulse Gundam Box-Art

MG Cannon Impulse Fighter Daban 8809 or MG Blast Impulse Gundam Daban This model is an old print that is still valid and has been released today by Daban Model. Therefore, MG Blast Impulse Gundam Daban 8809 still uses colored Box-Art, not using a black box like the current Daban Model.

In the box art, there is a picture of the MG Blast Impulse Gundam model that is already in an assembled state, with the writing of the title Besar Cannon Impulse and Fighter in Chinese characters. The code Daban8809 adorns the lower left corner.

Snapfit DABAN 8809

DABAN 8809 MG 1/100 Blast Impulse Gundam, Daban Model

Daban 8809 MG Cannon Impulse Fighter uses the same body as the MG Impulse Gundam from the previous Force Impulse Gundam without any significant changes. We need to know, Daban has slightly renovated several aspects of the armor section, leaving a quite unique metalbuild impression on this model kit. There are runner changes in the weaponry equipment of the Blast Impulse Gundam which uses a new mold.

These corrugated sharpness steel panels and armament are quite impressive. It makes it appear more manly and sharper and in incredible detail. The shape is quite different from Bandai, apart from being sharp and bumpy, the Daban 8809 MG Blast Impulse Gundam also has several additional details that are different.

The V-Fin cover and chin at the center of the helmet are slightly depreciated, although they are not very noticeable because they are small. Not visible when all the parts have been built.

The process of making the body and armor is quite smooth and easy. However, still in some joints it takes a little affort to strike the pose. It is also exacerbated when trying to disassemble this Model kit again, which is quite difficult.

Joining the body to the backpack is hard enough, so it needs a little bit of fixing to get better at fusing.

Color and Finishing DABAN 8809

Broadly speaking, the color scheme used by the Daban 8809 is quite similar to that of Bandai, namely light blue, green, white with a few red and yellow accents. However, the coloring may slightly deviate from the lack of red. For example, the GMF39 Quadruple Missile Launcher should be red, changed to green and with the addition of a white gimmick.

The white color of the armor is quite pleasing to the eye, there is no visible thickness. The dark gray frame feels a little thick. The red and yellow on the accent looks pretty good too. The breastplate is dark blue, which feels better than black.

Conclusion

The quality of MG 1/100 Blast Impulse Gundam Daban 8809 itself is quite high, quite easy and the armor has a good texture and looks pleasing to the eye. There are lots of details with clear carved lines.