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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Unfortunately no, the Casval and G3 are the 1/100 GFF Metal Composite versions. The bad thing about those is that the panel line ink(pre-applied at factory), tends to run and RUINS the matte finish! At least that's what happened to my Amuro version. I was like what the hell is this stain? Wait where did that other one come from? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Otherwise, the figures feature excellent sculpts and presentation, the printed markings and matte detail are neat. The diecast content(not really too visible), adds good heft. The G3 comes with the G Fighter, and the Casval and Amuro are available separately(the 1st Amuro release has the G Fighter too). I think the solo Amuro has the Gundam Hammer included.

Articulation is decent, you can tell that the figures are primarily meant for display. For posing fun, the inevitable Robot Damashii SIDE MS and previous MSiA! are your best bet. However, IMHO, the ultimate RX-78 figure so far is the SCHMpro. Holy crap is that thing articulated. I bought one from HLJ's sale a few months back and GOOD GOD it is more articulated than the many of the super articulated Spiderman figures. Even comes with a display stand where you can STORE.ALL.OF.THE.PARTS!

As for Metal Composite, the 0 Gundam and repaint(both I think are Tamashii web exclusives), as well as the Unicorn Gundam are far more articulated than Metal Composite RX-78's. Until the Damashii SIDE MS 78's come out, SHCMpro is your best bet for a highly poseable RX-78 figure.

Or you could opt for the SCM EX crane prize figures by Banpresto, which HLJ offers for less than $20. RX-78 "Real Type Colors" and Black Trinary Zaku II are up next.

Ah yeah... I remember the GFF ones. Man, I have more RX-78's than I can shake a stick at, but when those Robot Damashii ones drop I'm all over it. The SHCM is amazing indeed, but I don't have the cash for it. I wish I would've been able to capitalize on that sale too, but it just wasn't in the cards at the time.