Review Bootleg Gundam Fighter Caliban

Overview

• Review of a bootleg Gundam model: Fighter Caliban.
• Comparison with Bandai/official Gundam kits.

Packaging

• Box features images of the assembled Gundam Caliban.
• No Bandai logo as it is a bootleg.
• Instruction book is monochrome (grey), unlike Bandai which usually has colored pages at the start.
• Includes information and poses for the Gundam Caliban.

Assembly and Design

• Assembly process is tougher compared to Bandai kits.
  • Several parts leave visible seams (SIM lines).
• Appearance is quite similar to official Bandai model kits.
• Detailed look at the model after panel lining with drawing markers.

Plastic Quality

• Plastic quality is decent but inferior to Bandai's standards.
• Clear parts are not fully transparent; appear somewhat cloudy.

Stickers

• Stickers do not adhere well; tend to fall off easily.
• Some parts were colored with markers due to poor sticker quality.

Accessories

• Comes with several accessories:
  • Backpack: Easy to attach to the body.
  • Shield: Composed of several parts (gun bits), fits into hand slots.
  • Main Weapon (Vari Road): Attaches to the backpack.
  • Shell Unit: For the chest, pre-molded.
  • Beamsaber: Comes in blue color.
  • Stand Base: Clear color, but not very sturdy, baseplate is clear blue.

Articulation

• Decent articulation but some joints are sensitive and may detach or be loose.
• Certain joints are stiff and require effort to move.

Conclusion

• Overall, the bootleg kit has good design and detail but has issues with joints, snapfit, and stickers.
• Recommended for those seeking an alternative to expensive Bandai kits.

Final Thoughts

• Great for budget-conscious builders.
• Good similarity in design with Bandai but with noticeable quality differences.

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