REVIEW MG 1/100 ZGMF-1001/M Blaze ZAKU Phantom, Phantom Model

This is review of bootleg Phantom Model plastic model kit Gunpla MG 1/100 ZGMF-1001/M Blaze ZAKU Phantom from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series.

Phantom Model MG 1/100 ZGMF-1001/M Blaze ZAKU Phantom Review

This MG Blaze Zaku Phantom is color scheme and backpack changed version from the first one. The biggest change this time is some problems of the previous version have been fixed.

Improvments

The parts of the D runner version that were prone to problems in the previous version has corrected, especially those of the shoulder joint. On this Blaze ZAKU Phantom, the combination and matching of this part have been greatly optimized.

After the current test look, there is no problem, and in addition to the newly revised 2 pieces of D runner boards. The product also comes with 2 more boards of the same modified D boards (actually a total of 4 boards), so you can use this to replace the installation.

Snapfit

A lot of optimizations have been made for the previous problems of tightness and shrinkage, such as the aforementioned tight ankle joints, skirt buckle shrinkage, and black plate shrinkage.

The problem of shrinkage has been significantly reduced. Although there is still a little bit, but it is considered to be extremely rare. The problems such as joint tightness have also been well optimized and adjusted, but there are still a few the combination of parts is still tight. It seems that the manufacturer needs to continue to work hard.

Weaponry and Accessories

It comes with shoulder stabs and miscellaneous soldier-style helmet parts, which can restore Zaku in different forms. For those For friends who want to form a team, it is a good news. The original version is limited, if you want to form a team, the cost investment will be very high.

Movability and Articulation

The shoulder joint combination has been improved this time. From the tightness of the previous model, it can now be very smooth, reducing the resistance during shoulder activities and avoiding the risk of problems. After the joint is installed, the tightness is just right, not too loose, and it has a certain holding force, not too tight, and the frictional resistance to the shoulder joint movement is reduced to the minimum.

Summary

After a round of such brainless twisting tests, it can be seen that there is indeed no problem with the newly corrected joint parts, and there will definitely be no more problems under normal play.

Some previous videos showed that the shoulder joints slipped out after a long period of activity, and then they did not lift up. In fact, it was because of too much activity that the joints shifted so they became loose. Even if it slides out, it can still have a certain holding force, and there will be no problem of not lifting.

As for the tightness of the hand holding the weapon, it has been corrected this time. The hand can hold the weapon very tightly without loosening.