Review by Gundam Guy
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3-Barrel 35mm Machine Gun, 2x Gatling Shield, Heat Sword Type D III, Heat Wire, 2x Daggers, 2x Close Hands, 2x Open Hands
The MS-07B-3 was an improvement over the original MS-07B Gouf. The Gouf Custom was designed primarily for ace pilots preferring a lighter mobile suit that could leap and jump as opposed to the heavy, yet effective MS-09 Dom. The Gouf Custom featured multiple changes to the MS-07B, including the elimination of the awkward five finger 75 mm Vulcan guns, replacing it with a normal manipulator and a wrist mounted 3-barrel 35 mm Machine gun. The coil-like heat rod is replaced with a magnetic grappler wire that connects and disables an enemy with an electric charge rather than damaging them. The grappler wire could also be used as a repelling line that could slow or even halt the descent of a falling Gouf in the right conditions. The shield of the Gouf was modified so that it not only stored the Gouf's heat sword but is also capable of carrying a 75 mm Vulcan gun, greatly enhancing the mobile suit's fire power. The armor and capabilities are only changed slightly from the "B" model Gouf but some units had Luna Titanium armor in place of the standard-issue steel material.
3-Barrel 35mm Machine Gun
The original 5-fingered machine gun left hand was replaced by a normal manipulator hand, and instead a 3-barrel 35mm machine gun could be mounted on the left forearm. This new machine gun had greater effect on more heavily armored machines, and was magazine fed.
The 3-Barrel 35mm Machine Gun can be connected to either arms. The targeting lens can be swiweled from the top to the the left side of the gun barrels.
The Gouf Custom is equipped with the latest in the line of Gouf heat swords, a battery powered weapon that uses a superheated blade to increase its slicing abilities. It is stored in the Gatling Shield.
The Heat Sword Type D III is probably my favorite weapon out of the bunch. As it comes painted in a sort of metallic florescent red color, which contrast well with the overall blue of the Gouf Custom.
The 2 Daggers can be held by both hands in various poses.
The Gouf Custom was equipped with a new type of shield that contains a powerful 75mm Gatling gun that was drum-and-belt fed. The Gouf Custom could easily discard the shield if its weight proved to be a hindrance when it needed speed and maneuverability.
The Gatling Shield is the signature weapons featured in the 08th MS Team OVA series used by the Gouf Custom, piloted by the Zeon's ace pilot Norris Packard.
The concept of the Gatling Shield is faithfully protray in this toy figure, but I am disappointed with how easily the Gatling Shield falls apart when doing almost anything to it. But the inclusion of two Gatling Shields in the package makes up for it, because when the Gouf Custom is armed with both, is pure awesomeness!
The original thick tentacle heat rod, somewhat limited in length, was replaced with a magnetic grappler mounted on a thin cable, allowing the right forearm to store a much greater length of heat wire and giving the weapon a much greater reach.
The Heat Wire is can be attached to either arm, and the wire is bendable.
Final Comments:
The Robot Damshii (Side MS) MS-07B-3 Gouf Custom is an excellent figure by design, but is marred by poor execution. However, it is still a very playable action figure, and I am definitely pleased with amount of accessories included.
PROS:
- Lots of awesome accessories, the inclusion of 2 Gatling Shields is already worth the price of addmission
- The figure is pretty articulate (only if you have the patience of putting back the fallen parts)
- Ability to move the mone eye around is always a plus
CONS:
- The shoulder armor & knee armor pops out easily when moving the arm / legs around
- The Gatling Shield is pretty flimsy, falling apart easily
Review by Gundam Guy, Weapon Descriptions from Gundam Wiki
Amazing figure, the amount of accessories is a win in my book, buuuuut, the proportions make it look so ugly for me.... That's a shame =(
ReplyDeleteWhat's also sad is that Like the Zaku before it, it has Zero left to right waist movement. =( When will the designers actually learn how to make these things?
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