{"id":3709,"date":"2012-05-16T05:12:31","date_gmt":"2012-05-16T05:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anymoon.com\/blog\/?p=3709"},"modified":"2019-05-09T16:49:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T16:49:00","slug":"bandai-robot-spirits-queadluun-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anymoon.com\/blog\/?p=3709","title":{"rendered":"Bandai Robot Spirits Queadluun Rare"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Review(updated): Now includes Pixie Squadron variant.
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Packaging & Extras:<\/strong> (3.5\/5)
\nBandai does a pretty good job on their smaller toys. The packaging is slim, a bit wide, and styled nicely. There’s no flip top lid like the Hi-Metal series has but this is more a Revoltech style toy (and similar in price point) so don’t expect too much and you won’t be let down.  The red variant simply comes with open-style missile covers for the missile bay on the legs.  There is a pilot figure but she is already installed in the cockpit.  The Pixie version comes with two different pilots (the less heroic members of the Pixie Squadron, one might actually die in the series about half way through).<\/p>\n

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Charm & Collectability:<\/strong> (2\/5)
\nI’m sure some people collect the Robot Spirits line like they do the Revoltech line but for the most part this toy isn’t something you’re going to buy thinking it’s a collector’s item. There’s no transformation (not like there should be), there’s no diecast, and it’s a tertiary character’s vehicle.  There were two releases:
\nQ-Rare Klan Custom, November 2009, 3,200 Yen
\nQ-Rare Regular Use, March 2010, 3,340 Yen (inclusive of tax), Tamashii Exclusive
\nThe extra bump I might give the Pixie version for being a limited exclusive is negated by the reduce demand for what is essentially a cannon fodder paint scheme.  Word did get out that this toy is fun so it has sold well.<\/p>\n

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Sculpt, Detail, & Paint:<\/strong> (8\/10)
\nAll things considered, including the diminutive scale, this toy looks pretty darn good. Sure, there are lots of extra details that could have been included, and yes the pilot figure inside could have been a much better rendition of Klan (or featured a pop-off helmetless head), but there’s no arguing that this toy captures the spirit of the Q-Rare (aka Q-Rea… but that’s a little too similar to urea for my liking). Under some lighting you may be able to notice slight differences in the tone of the red used depending on the type of plastic that particular part is made of. The other weakness I should point out are the missiles which don’t look very convincing.  Is it just me or do the lasers near the waist resemble nipples?
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