REVIEW METAL BUILD GNY-001XB Gundam Astraea TYPE-X Finsternis, Premium Bandai

The following is a review of METAL BUILD GNY-001XB Gundam Astraea TYPE-X Finsternis, Premium Bandai, a die-cast action figure Metal Build Tamashii Nation released by Bandai Spirit based on the original model of the Gundam Astraea from Mobile Suit Gundam 00 series.

METAL BUILD GNY-001XB Gundam Astraea TYPE-X Finsternis Review

Head Unit

The white part is now black, so the impression has changed a lot, but the head shape is the same as Astraea. The eyes and forehead are painted metallic as usual. The cheeks and ears are made of gold, but the painting was accurate.

A separate head called a royal mask is also included. The unique design with a large sensor in the center, combined with the colors, makes the enemy's mechanical feeling stand out. The mask cannot be attached or detached.

Body Unit

The main body modeling is the same as the past Astraea. As the name suggests, it is mainly black for coloring. The modeling of the body is the same as the past Astraea. The lens in the center of the chest turns purple, giving an eerie impression. The main color waist, black, was a little lighter and had an elegant texture that was well matted.

Arms Unit and Legs Unit

This area hasn't changed either. Since it is Astraea, there is no lens unlike normal Exia. The gimmick developed by the thruster of the rear unit is the same as usual.

Weaponry and Option set

A set of stands has included in this Metal Build Gundam Astraea Type-X packaging. GN sharp shooter is a new model with a design similar to that of a Dynames rifle. The bipod, foregrip, and back arm connection are movable.

The bipod also came with a large type. It is also possible to mount it on the side of the waist by exchanging the parts on the side of the waist with a latch. The waist armed latch is the same as before. Various other weapons can also be attached. GN shield (GN-X) is also a new model with the same design as the one used by GNX.

As with other weapons, the connection is a method in which the joint is fitted into the hole in the forearm. It is possible to rotate the defense rod by pushing it up from the back side.

GN beam pistol is the same as the one that came with TYPE-F. The GN beam pistol holster attached to the legs can be opened and stored. GN shield is also the same as the one that comes with TYPE-F etc. A shield connecting joint is also included. The point that it can be deployed up, down, left and right has not changed.

A form mainly composed of melee weapons equipped with swords. Proto GN Sword is also the same as the TYPE-F one. The gimmick that can be set to sword mode by moving the blade remains the same. It is also possible to equip a shield with a sword attached to the arm.

Like the others, a rear skirt with a joint is also included, and it is also possible to equip this with a shield. A form mainly composed of shooting weapons such as bazookas and launchers.

NGN Bazooka is also the same as the TYPE-F one. The barrel can be deployed. The rear magazine is removable. GN launcher is also the same as the TYPE-F one, and it is possible to remove the antenna on the collar and insert it there to equip it.

GN hand missile is also the same as the TYPE-F one. The muzzle cover can be deployed. GN beam rifle is also the same, and the point that it can be mounted on the side of the waist remains the same. GN hammer is also the same as the TYPE-F one, and the lead wire is also included.

In addition, a special joint attached to the forearm was attached, and it was also possible to equip Dynames with a GN sharp shooter. It is also possible to mount it on the rear thruster using dedicated mounting parts. The GN Sharp Shooter can also be equipped on other Astraea, Exia, 00, etc. In addition, the number of colors may increase. How many sheets are suitable?

Movability and Articulation

Since the main body modeling is the same as the past Astraea, the movement is the same as that. Since the shoulder area moves well, the GN sharp shooter can be held firmly with both hands.

Replace with Gundam head and GN pistol. Replaced with melee equipment. The Proto GN Sword is as big and powerful as ever. Replaced with Gundam head. Impression that Gundam is suitable for close proximity and Royal Mask is suitable for shooting.

Replaced with shooting equipment. The GN bazooka and launcher are diverted, but they fit well with the royal mask head, so it has a different atmosphere than before. Beam rifles and hand missiles were also included, and the armament was very abundant. Melee weapons such as GN hammers and sabers are also available.

Summary

This is the review of METAL BUILD GNY-001XB Gundam Astraea TYPE-X Finsternis. Most of the parts except the head and some equipment are diverted, but the black coloring makes it a dark atmosphere that is very different from the previous Astraea, and the new head also uses it. It was finished in a pretty cool design with a design that complements it.

Movability is as good as other Astraea, and as with TYPE-F, it comes with a large amount of armament, so the play value is very high, and the new GN sharp shooter and GN-X type shield look good, and the content is also perfect.