23/07/2023
MG 1/100 Stark Jegan:
This is my first time buying directly from P-Bandai USA. The MG Stark Jegan features the Katoki Hajime-styled Jegan with clean, sharp lines, which differs from the more blobular regular release MG Jegan.
The Stark Jegan has been part of the MSV line art for most of its existence. It was cleaned up by Katoki Hajime and brought into the limelight during the famous fight scene against the Kshatriya in Gundam Unicorn. This fight scene is one of the best in Gundam anime and personally got me completely hooked to Gundam UC 0096.
The box is quite big, possibly to store the many unused pieces, just like most of the other P-Bandai releases.
Now, do I like the P-Bandai service? Let's see if it matches the definition of a premium service:
“A premium high-end luxury service refers to a service that is exclusive, top-tier, and offers exceptional quality, personalized attention, and often comes with a premium price tag. These services are designed to cater to affluent customers who seek the best-in-class experiences and are willing to pay for it. They typically provide luxurious amenities, exquisite craftsmanship, and attention to detail that sets them apart from standard offerings.'
How many points of 'premium' has Bandai achieved? I think they fit the high price tag aspect right, still waiting for the other areas to catch up.
Price-wise for reference: considering the listed price on US P-Bandai is higher than the Japanese counterpart, and in addition to adding tax and $10 shipping, 7480 yen ($52.7 USD), the price listed on Japanese P-Bandai, ended up costing a little over 100 in the US P-Bandai. Received months after ordering.
Here is what I honestly feel about P-Bandai at its current state: if I didn't have to buy this model kit from P-Bandai, I wouldn't 😂
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