SDX Mask Commander

My first on hand playing with bandai SDX series, Mask Commander. Released back in April 2010 (yup, it quite sometimes) with SRP of 5,800 Yen. In consideration that a MG model kit from Bandai would cost in average of 4,000 Yen & SD model kit would be around 600 Yen, SDX series are quite expensive with its metal content & partially painted. It can be concluded that the price is the main factor in putting this series into a dim light from the sight of collectors.

A quick preview of the box & it's contents. The packaging come with in a window box where you can have a peak a boo in to the contents. From the box, it do have a brief history or story of Mask Commander.

 Inside, there are 2 layers of goodies & also an instruction manual. (Do take note, the eyes effect shall be in runners in compare those show in picture below)

 An idea on how heavy this gundam is, 105g without armor & 172g full armor equipped.

Quick view of the gundam (Mask Off).

SDX series always come with a numbers of different eyes effect which can be swap easily by removing the helmet & chin.

 My personal choice for him on this review will be, mono eye in disguise!

A range of joints or movements he can performs (the elbow are double joints!)

His armors can be combine into a flying armor?

  

I am not easy to mess with even without my armors, axes!

 Don't even think in trying to run from me, double guns!

Well, is time to show you my ultimate form. (Put on the mask first) Come to papa, all armors combine~

Combining process 1, 2, 3.... (Hands need to be swapped in order to hold the beam rifles)

Fly & attack! (Stand assembly is required in order for him to fly)

What? You are skeptical on how high I can fly.... See with your own eyes you peasants!

Argh!!! I hate earth gravity.. I can do much better in space!

How dare you laugh at me!!! You will bow before me to my ultimate form!

Umm, ok. Let's get back to the review. This little SDX is fun to play with & loaded with bunches of accessories. The paint job is great & the joints are solid. Not to mention the little weight in hand experienced during playing (handling) with this unit all thanks to the metal contents of SDX series. It can be display in a wide range of poses combine with expression through interchange able eyes effects. The only down sides would be the hefty price especially with current strong Yen exchange rate. However also thanks to this, the popularity of this product does not get into fever where you can get this below SRP (I get this around 3,000 Yen).

SDX series will be either you loved it or nah I will pass series. I personally quite satisfy with this product line & might hunt more of this series in future.