REVIEW Metal Build XM-X3 Crossbone Gundam X-3, Bandai

The following is a review of the Metal Build XM-X3 Crossbone Gundam X-3 from the Mobile Suit Crossbone Gundam series which is available at Premium Bandai.

Metal Build XM-X3 Crossbone Gundam X-3 Review

Head Unit

REVIEW Metal Build XM-X3 Crossbone Gundam X-3, Bandai

The design of the forehead and helmet is different from the others, so this is partly new. The eyes are painted metallic as usual. The thin lines on the cheeks were also painted accurately. The face cover can be opened and closed by moving the back of the crown as usual. Like the others, a mask non-movable head is also included. This time, I didn't have an antenna with an eyepatch. The Crossbone Gundam X-3 has a white character on the mask, so it has a simpler impression than the Crossbone Gundam X-1.

Body Unit

Most of the modeling is diverted and some parts such as the head and arms are new. The characteristic blue color is the color of the original image. The fuselage is the same as the Crossbone Gundam X1 Kai / Kai at the time of full cross. The skull is also three-dimensionally shaped, and the painting and marking are accurate. Waist circumference.

Arms and Legs Unit

The arm has no brand marker unlike before. The legs are the same as the others. The shoulder markings are asymmetrical. The I-field generator on the arm is equipped with an opening and closing gimmick. The calf heat dagger removal gimmick is the same as usual. The movement of the X-shaped thruster remains unchanged. It is also possible to push it down in the closed state. The point that it can be attached and detached is the same, and if you deform the nose part and change the position of the beam saber, it becomes a core fighter. A joint that can be displayed alone is also included.

Weaponry and Accessories

A set of EMA-06 Elegole pedestals. A set of dedicated pedestals. Fully equipped. Muramasa Blaster is the same as the one that comes with the full cloth. This is gun mode.

Sword mode with effects added. Two types of long and short effects are included. This is long and this is short. It is also possible to mount it on the side of the waist using a joint. Zanbuster related is the same as before. The point that two types of beam blades are attached is the same. It is also possible to combine them into a Zanbuster. Warhead parts are also included. Both Buster Gun and Beam Zanber can be mounted on the side of the waist.

Used by attaching to the heat dagger removed from the calf. It can also be attached to the sole of the foot. Chain for scissor anchor is the same as usual. A stand joint is also included. It is also possible to have a beam zumber using a dedicated joint. Screw web is also the same as the one that comes with the full cloth. Hook & scissor shield. This is a new equipment unique to this time. It is possible to switch between hook mode and scissor mode. The hook can also be skipped using a scissor anchor chain. Next is the EMA-06 Elegole pedestal. This is the one with the pedestal above the waist of the EMA-06 Elegole that appears in the work. Arm is right arm only.

However, the left arm also had a hole for mounting. The waist is connected with a ball joint so that the base of the shoulders can be rotated and the shoulders can be moved back and forth. The right hand is a handle and it is possible to hold the Muramasa Blaster as in the work. It was also possible to insert the blade into the groove on the right side.

The cockpit block is exposed by removing the parts on the top of the head. Since the EMA-06 Elegole cockpit part is also attached, it is possible to reproduce the Bernadette rescue scene by holding it on the X3. Only above the waist, but quite huge. EMA-06 Elegole could also be fixed to the pedestal using the prop base parts. With this, X1 to 3 are in full force.

Movability and Articulation

Since the joints are the same as before, the movement remains the same. The Muramasa Blaster is quite heavy with a beam blade, so the pose of swinging it up with one hand was strict without assistance. The usual Zanbuster is also included. Separation is also possible. Screw web. Anchor injection. New weapon hook & scissor shield. Unlike the others, the X3 has no brand marker and the arm feels a little lonely, so it was a good armament. Escape while opening the I field fully.

The movement of the EMA-06 Elegole is limited, but since the wrist is a handle and the right side is a groove, it is possible to reproduce the battle scene during the work. If you use it as a pedestal, you can display a vignette style that is quite rare on this scale.

Summary

The newly shaped part of the main body is a small part such as the head and arms, and the others are the same as the past crossbones, so the basic results such as movement and gimmick are the same as before.

The head shape is cool as usual, the characteristic blue color is as you imagined, the weapons are abundant and the play value is high as well as others, and this time there is also a new element called the EMA-06 Elegole pedestal, so the content will not get tired.