BANDAI Hobby HG Man Rodi Gundam IBO Building Kit (1/144 Scale)

Overall:This is an excellent model form the IBO line. It is a very simple and clean build. The design is unique and the proportions are very good. Articulation is limited only by your imagination and the torso. Great kit would recommend for any builder beginner to expert.Pros:1-2 hour build timeGood color separation on parts and limited stickersExcellent test bed for weathering, painting or customizingCons:Not alot of extra Gimmicks, but the kit itself is a grunt suit in IBO with limited gimmicks so this is a givenThe Land Rodi Feet were not included and you must buy them seperatly

This cute little brawler suits my mech cravings. Got it in good condition in less than a. Few days and I'm loving it since it has more articulation than the gundam gusion. Feet is the only gripe but that's not much. So this little guy is recommended for simplicity, price, and something that doesn't scream gundam.

It's the man rodi. It's cheap for how good it is, a perfect "mook" mech with a unique design, an easy starter build with a funky aesthetic; the only frustration may be that the feet aren't particularly stable for standing and it would prefer to be on a little stand.

Do not let the builky appearance fool you, this guy is quite articulated. I do not know if its because of the way the feet is designed or shaped but it seems whatever kind of pose you put this guy in, it can always generates some really cool dashing pose. On top of that the part counts are not over-whelming; it is a simple and quick build. Some may argue that is a negative but I personally see that as a wonderful thing especially if you are a busy student like me. The parts are LITER with details except for the bottom of the feet which is abit hollow. Other than that 100% recommend it.

This kit is a bit shorter than the others, but I have to say I LOVE IT.The detail on the body is amazing once it is panel lined. Its great to see this amount of panel detail on a real grade.The look of this Gundam is awesome too. it has good enough articulation and stands on its strange styled feet better than expected. I wish the head could raise higher, but it's just the style.Awesome builder with wonderful detail. One of my favorites.

Oh this was So much fun to build! I had my doubts but im glad i bought this. It really was fun.

Too flimsy

SMALL. CHEAP. LOOKS LIKE A TURTLE. You can have all of my money.Overall, IBO is the reason I got back into Gunpla and kits like the Man Rodi, while cheap on design and on the wallet, are what kept me coming back for more. This little mass production unit is so cute and badass it really makes up for the lack of anything in the box by just how weird it is with the rest of its Gunpla brethren both before and after. It may not be perfect or even very good, but its a special suit for me and I loved it so much I bought two of themI would highly recommend the Build Parts kit that gives this thing its ground legs. The flight legs it comes with aren't that great, that's worth a full star off the top for me.