An action figure model of the Getter 1 from the super robot anime and manga "Getter Robo." Includes rubber parts for hands feet and chest and 2 Getter Tomahawk parts. Note this model requires screws (included) for assembly
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I did buy this article, because in the past i did get in Asia Mazinger model from the same series I can confirm it is well done, accurate and easy-assembly
There are some pretty obvious pros and cons to this kit. Since I couldn't find much information on this kit beforehand, I figured I'd make myself useful and list these pros/cons that I've found for anyone who is interested in purchasing one.
Note: I have always built Gundam model kits (Gunpla), also made by Bandai. I will be using these for reference because this kit is my very first deviation from Gunpla, and I have nothing else to compare it to. For those who have not built Gunpla, or do not understand what I am talking about or referring to, I apologize.
Cons: I knew before I made the purchase that there was rubber in the kit, but I didn't know just how much there was until I actually had it. I knew it had rubber hands and feet, but I didn't know the upper torso, shoulder, and waist armor were made of rubber until I had the plates in front of me. This is my first time actually working with the material, but I think I can safely say that cleaning up nubs on rubber is almost impossible. I also found that cleaning up acrylic paint from rubber without thinner, while still possible, is just a little bit more difficult than cleaning it from styrene. Also, the red rubber upper torso armor isn't too secure, and may need to be re-adjusted every now and then to keep the Getter-1 from looking awkward.
I also had a few problems with the screws, though I don't know if it was my fault or if it was an actual problem with the kit. The two screws in the torso went in easy enough and are pretty secure, but the four screws that go in the shoulders and hips simply did not want to go in completely. They kept getting stuck once they got about halfway in. I kept re-adjusting the screws and tried a couple different screwdrivers. I finally ended up screwing them in the rest of the way with a pair of pliers, and it was like that with all four screws. Once the screws were in though, they were pretty solid.
There is no swivel/rotation in the hips/below the shoulders. Instead, the limbs rotate at the elbows/knees. I have seen the elbow rotation before on some older Gunpla kits, and because of the Getter-1's simple arm design, I have no real problems with that, but the knee rotation is something completely new to me, and I think the Getter-1 looks odd when the red lines on it's legs don't line up.
The manual, While otherwise very easy to follow, doesn't always say in what order to build some parts. I ended up messing up a couple of times because of this. I don't think I mentioned this yet, but on this kit, the pegs on the styrene/ABS parts are kinda thick, and it can be very difficult to separate the parts from each other once they've been snapped together.
Pros: Like most Bandai kits (that I've built anyway) the manual is in Japanese, but knowledge of the Japanese language is almost completely unnecissary due to the easy to follow picture instructions. I say almost because the painting guide is written in Japanese. Luckily, the kit is molded in almost all the correct colors, and foil stickers are included for details (eyes, face "windows", leg stripes).
The kit is completely snap/fit/screw together. Glue/cement is not required at all on this kit. Even the rubber "holding" hands for the Tomahawks fit together securely.
While I know I ranted a bit about the rubber, it does serve a purpose. For one, the classic design itself limits the mobility a little bit. The rubber helps fix this problem in some areas, particularly in the the hips. The rubber waist armor has enough give in it to allow some decent kicking poses. Another obvious pro to rubber is that it doesn't "slip" for lack of a better term. The Getter Tomahawks fit in the hands fairly well. They aren't that secure, but I don't think I have to worry about them falling out of the hands or turning sideways too often.
There are very few panel lines on the kit. Any modeller could probably fill them all in within half an hour. The panel lines are mostly in the hands, lower torso, and the legs.
Considering this kit is based on the 70's TV anime design, and not the manga/OVA designs (Whos kits I would buy in a heartbeat if they existed), the proportions don't look too bad. I think the head might be just a little large, but otherwise it seems pretty spot on.
Aside from the screws, this is a very simple kit to put together. I actually think it took me less time to assemble this BMC Getter-1 than many of my 1/144 Gundam High Grades.
Noteworthy: There are no polycaps. The kit is made completely out of styrene, ABS, and synthetic rubber.
Because many of the early "Bandai Mechanic Collection" kits used the same inner frame, there are a couple unnecissary joints in the inner frame of the arms and legs. They move in the opposite directions from the main joints in the knees and elbows, and once they are covered up by the armor, they are completely unusable. It's not really important, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Neither the box nor the manual list the kit's scale. In terms of size, it is a bit larger than most 1/144 scale Gunpla kits, but smaller than most 1/100 scale Gunpla.
Conclusion: Overall, it was just a very unique modelling experience. I have built over 60 Gundam kits in the past ten years. I've been building almost two monthly for the past two years, and, I'm not gonna lie, it was starting to feel a little monotonous. Once I got this Getter-1 though, it broke up that monotony a little bit. It was a refreshing change of pace for me. It is similar to Gunpla in several ways, but it was a unique enough experience to make it stand out.
I have fairly recently become a fan of the Getter Robo OVAs and I wanted the satisfaction of building a model kit from the series rather than just wasting money on a toy or figure that I probably wasn't going to touch that often. The Bandai Mechanic Collection Getter-1 was the only Getter Robo model kit I could find. It does have quite a few problems, but I don't regret my purchase at all. I am quite satisfied with it despite its problems. If you like Getter Robo, like the classic TV design, and/or want the satisfaction of building a model kit from the series, go ahead and get it if you can. If you don't like the TV design, or are just perfectly content with the various action figures, then it's an easy pass.
Il pacco è arrivato il giorno dopo in perfette condizioni, è un modellp facilissimo da montare con istruzioni molto facili da seguire, adatto anche per dilettanti e persone alle prime armi su questi tipi di modellk,il modello una volta montato risulta molto compatto ed è posabile,consigliato per divertirsi e avere un bel modello da avere in collezione
Perfetto, molto semplice da montare, gli stampo sono di Ottima qualità tenendo condi che é un prodotto del 2000!!! Non é molto posabile ma in vetrina fa la sua bella figura
