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Gungyarados
(Dragon type)
Manufacturer: TakaraTomy
Line: Monthly Zoids Graphics
Origin of Release: Japan
Year of Release: 2008
Crew Number: 1
Motor or Posable?: 1x AA Battery Op Motor
Review
A re-release of the popular, but very rare Grade-Up Zoid, Gungyarados is a special edition to the Monthly Zoids Graphics line (Monthly Zoids Graphics Extra).
Like all the previous Zoids Graphics, it comes with a special graphic booklet.
The booklet contains some battle story history, A "Zoids Mechanic File" with data and photos of Gungyarados, a collection of photos of a selection of both OJR and NJR Zoids, plus a "Zoids Museum" featuring concept drawings and prototype photos of Gojulas Giga.
Having been anticipating this re-release ever since it was announced, and, after being pushed back a month, I was overjoyed when I finally held the box in my hands!
And Gungy does not disappoint!
If the realisation that you can now get the 600-800 USD Gungy for a decent price hasn't hit you yet, then the features alone should be enough to warrent some interest! And the Silver chromed parts are guaranteed to grab the attention of most Retro and Zoids2 fanatics.
I was a bit overwhelmed when I saw the giant purple eyesore they call a gun! I was tempted to leave it off and just use the Grade-Up gun, but the longer I left it on, the more I got used to seeing it there.
I also was a little disappointed with the box, since it doesn't have the opening display flap that the other Zoids Graphics have, though granted, that flap's only purpose would be to show the parts in the box, and if you're building it, then there would be no need for it anyway, but it still would've been nice to have.
Feature wise, Gungyarados can be switched between "Walking mode" where it stands upright in a kind of sepentine "S" shape and "Flight Mode" where it can be positioned on all fours. Gungyarados is capable of walking in both modes.
Additionally while walking, Gungyarados opens and closes it's jaws, and a barrel inside its gun spins, making it look like a light traveling up the sides of the gun.
Gungyarados' gun, tail and wings have limited posability.
All in all Gungyarados is a must have for any collection, particularly for those who's budget won't stretch to the original, and those who need a cheaper way of getting replacement parts for a broken or incomplete original Gungy.
Line: Monthly Zoids Graphics
Origin of Release: Japan
Year of Release: 2008
Crew Number: 1
Motor or Posable?: 1x AA Battery Op Motor
Review
A re-release of the popular, but very rare Grade-Up Zoid, Gungyarados is a special edition to the Monthly Zoids Graphics line (Monthly Zoids Graphics Extra).
Like all the previous Zoids Graphics, it comes with a special graphic booklet.
The booklet contains some battle story history, A "Zoids Mechanic File" with data and photos of Gungyarados, a collection of photos of a selection of both OJR and NJR Zoids, plus a "Zoids Museum" featuring concept drawings and prototype photos of Gojulas Giga.
Having been anticipating this re-release ever since it was announced, and, after being pushed back a month, I was overjoyed when I finally held the box in my hands!
And Gungy does not disappoint!
If the realisation that you can now get the 600-800 USD Gungy for a decent price hasn't hit you yet, then the features alone should be enough to warrent some interest! And the Silver chromed parts are guaranteed to grab the attention of most Retro and Zoids2 fanatics.
I was a bit overwhelmed when I saw the giant purple eyesore they call a gun! I was tempted to leave it off and just use the Grade-Up gun, but the longer I left it on, the more I got used to seeing it there.
I also was a little disappointed with the box, since it doesn't have the opening display flap that the other Zoids Graphics have, though granted, that flap's only purpose would be to show the parts in the box, and if you're building it, then there would be no need for it anyway, but it still would've been nice to have.
Feature wise, Gungyarados can be switched between "Walking mode" where it stands upright in a kind of sepentine "S" shape and "Flight Mode" where it can be positioned on all fours. Gungyarados is capable of walking in both modes.
Additionally while walking, Gungyarados opens and closes it's jaws, and a barrel inside its gun spins, making it look like a light traveling up the sides of the gun.
Gungyarados' gun, tail and wings have limited posability.
All in all Gungyarados is a must have for any collection, particularly for those who's budget won't stretch to the original, and those who need a cheaper way of getting replacement parts for a broken or incomplete original Gungy.