REVIEW PG 1/60 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex, Daban Model

PG 1/60 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex from Daban This model is the same copy of the product of the same name released by Bandai. With prices that are far away up to 50%, is the PG Phenex Daban Model worth collecting? here it this the review.

Box-Art

PG Unicorn 03 Phenex Daban This model still uses the same Box-Art as Bandai. It only differs in the use of the word Gundam which is replaced by Fighter and the Bandai logo which is replaced by the Daban Model.

The existing Japanese language has also been replaced with simplified Chinese in the Box-Art. Apart from that, there is no significant difference in the Box-art Phenex Daban Model. Bandai completely traced the drop in box quality.

Snapfit

Inner-frame PG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Daban This model is not that different from the inner-frame of the other 2 PG Unicorns, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam and also the RX-02 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee.

The arm snapfit seems hard and tough when assembled, and easy to loose when played. This arm can support a relatively light riffle or beam saber, but it's a bit difficult to lift DE's Armed Armor, unless the arm connector is strengthened.

DE Armed Armor is too heavy for this PG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Daban Model. The double Shield grip on the Armed Armor DE support backpack is just a simple enlargement of the MG version without any modification. There was no problem connecting Armed Armor DE to various angles, and rotating each corner at will would not cause the armor to sag or even fall off as the pegs were deep enough to connect. The grip is also very tightly connected to the backpack, and also the bakcpack's connection to the body of the phenex is quite strong. However, if you want to use DE Armed Armor on your backpack, it is advisable to install the bracket, because PG Unicorn GUndam 03 Phenex Daban This model is quite difficult to stand up when Armed Armor DE is attached to the backpack without brackets.

Content Set

In the sales package PG RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Daban This model is equipped with 1pcs beam rifle, 1pcs Bazooka, 2pcs beam sabers, 1 set Hand-Gatling Gun, 2pcs Armed Armor DE (with 2 Shields incorporated in it), and standbase.

PG 1/60 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Content Set

• Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Body Unit
• 1pcs beam rifle,
• 1pcs Bazooka,
• 2pcs Beam Saber,
• 1 set of Hand-Gatling Gun,
• 2pcs Armed Armor DE,
• standbase.

Finishing

I personally find the texture of the gold plate very pretty. It looks much better than the electroplating of its Master Grade Phenex version. It does not have a mirror surface or does not use sparkling chrome, but the reflection is very nice and golden. In addition, the gold coverage is very uniform, and the color will not change from gold to silver.

Most of the runner scraps (nubmark) are well covered, and the overall effect is very good. Once assembled, PG Phenex will not show white runner pieces (nubmark) like the Master Grade Phenex. However, it is not completely covered up because, there are still quite a number of nubmark marks visible on some parts of the armor. The most striking are the square frame nubmarks on either side of the shoulders, then the nubmarks on the forearm front armor, and the lightsaber handle simply can't hide this nubmark. This is exacerbated when using Unicorn-mode, the nubmark on V-Fin looks very clear, but this is covered up when using Destroy Mode.

Overall, PG 1/60 RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex from Daban Model is quite recommended for collection, considering the price is 50-70% cheaper than the original product. However, it needs some fixing on its snapfit as well as patch painting on the rest of its nubmark.