Bandai Hobby - The Mandalorian - The Mandalorian Beskar Armor, Bandai Spirits Star Wars 1/12 Model Kit

It's cool little project

Ok so at first it was my fault for not looking at what it was and assumed it was an action figure that's not a model kit but i wasn't mad because it turned out great!!! Though it was a bit confusing putting the pieces together, though It was fun assembling it and the articulation is alright, not the best for sitting ofc but still is good.

Great kit, easy to assemble, can be painted and detailed if you choose or assemble as is.

Worth the price

Big fan of the show and of Bandai model kits, so naturally I had this on pre-order the moment it was announced. I can't say that I regret paying the retail price but after everything is said and done, with the color inaccuracies and sprue recycling from the 2015 Boba Fett, in terms of fair value you're probably looking at the $28-$32 range rather than what it's currently priced/scalped at. On the flip side, it does come with a real fabric cape, and pricing issues aside it is an accurate representation of the character and his armor. It's a solid build with enough details that like most Bandai models, the end product feels like properly scaled down movie replica rather than a toy per se.That being said, the stickers are rather inadequate in this case. The areas that need color correction are both tiny and non-flat (the individual cartridges on the belt for example) which means that even if you somehow manage to apply everything correctly you'll still be losing some surface detail as a result. I would actually suggest getting something like the Sharpie Metallic Markers Assorted Pack and doing the detailing manually, since that won't break the bank in lieu of proper painting equipment and still produce decent results.So according to the manual, these areas will need color-correcting stickers:- Belt and bandoleer are missing silver on the individual cartridges and buckles- Back of the armor hem is missing silver- Right thigh padding will need weathering with a blend of glossy black and wooden brown- Leather strap around the left calf should be wooden brown- Kneepad strap on the right leg should be in dark brown leather- Back of gloves should be off-white with some light blue detailing- Darksaber edge should have a glowing white effectHowever, according to the box art, you'll also need to paint these areas which are NOT covered by stickers:- The belt is missing silver on its back plating- Thermal detonators on the left side of the belt are missing silver and glossy red accents- Finger section on the gloves should be a matte yellow- Darksaber hilt should be in a dark gunmetal- Blaster pistol should have wooden brown grip panels, white detailing on the barrel, some bronze lining detail on the sides and a golden trigger.- Finally, Amban rifle should have some golden detailing on the scope, some bronze body detailing, a wooden front grip, and bluish silver detailing on the tuning fork for a weathered oxidation effectAnd if that wasn't enough, a black wash is more or less necessary to bring out the beskar parts of the armor and make it look less toyish. It won't be glossy chrome like the more expensive version of the model, but you'll end up with a brushed metal finish that's convincing enough. For those that are more confident in their painting skills though, so long as you know of an effective chrome paint treatment that can withstand that dreaded final clear coat without dulling, a silver armor DIY upgrade would definitely be the way to go.What I'm saying is, come ready to put in some extra care if you want this to look good. However, if you actually enjoy the tedium and precise aspects of model kit building, you can expect a good/rewarding time and to have quite a bit of fun along the way. I know I did.

More like a action figure with great detail

Like all Bandai kits this one is great straight from the box. With a little extra effort and skill it winds up being awesome. It will help to have the right tools though as these kits are a little specialized. Just look up Bandai tool kits.

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