rico soul: Update on the kit:

21 minute promo video (with english subs): youtu.be/jVJTyPc7dkY
The video is an interesting look at their design process, including things like how increasing joint pegs from the normal 3mm to 3.5mm helps improve overall stability and durability.

There's always been a commentary in the Chinese model kit community about how one of the struggles is with lack of an original IP like Gundam. Without a story and lore, the designs kind of need to stand alone on their own merits. It's partially why brands like MoShow and MotorNuclear all have manhwa and lore behind their suits.

It looks like Infinite Dimensions is doing the same thing, making this Nemesis the rival suit counter part to Genesis in a new manhwa that they are going to release.

Some general info:
- msrp: 368RMB
- release window: Spring 2025
- 45cm wing span
- some joints are provided in both ABS and POM so that painters can paint ABS and snap builders can use POM for durability
- includes 3d stickers instead of foil stickers, similar to Bandai PGU
- utilizes the bicycle reflector tech similar to Bandai MGSD
- includes photo etch parts
- cardboard runner holder similar to Bandai MGEX strike freedom
- various pre-painted parts

lots of inspiration from other kits we can see, but the one of the neatest minor ideas to me is that the display base has specific feet pads to help people that struggle with putting kits in proper standing poses lol.

The box on this looks to be pretty large too. Not quite Sky Defender sized, but still pretty close. I'd imagine the price here to be $100+

rico soul: This looks like a massive project. Like all Iron Toys kits, this is looks very much based on gundam 00 designs.

From the front part of the silhouette that is shown, it looks to be based on the Gundam Kyrios in flight mode.
This is huge with the measurements provided. So people are theorizing the silouhette part could be based on the GN Arms. Specifically, people are referring to the metal build design for the GN Arm type E in flight mode.

Since GN Arms is normally seen with the Exia or the Dynames but not the Kyrios, people are also thinking this may be some hodgepodge based on the Kyrio Gust.

Either way, this looks to be an ambitious project and I'm hyped for it.

rico soul: This is a copy of the AC Studio GM Dream resin kit for the Legend Gundam from SEED Destiny. It's pretty much the SEED Destiny version of the Providence Gundam.

Attached some of the resin kit promo photos for reference if people are interested in what this is aiming for.

169RMB msrp means it should be on the cheaper side, but will probably still end up around $50-60USD here.

We'll have to see if it turns out any good.
I believe they are considering metal frame parts but not necessarily a full metal frame

rico soul: This thing is really pretty sick. Massive length from head to tail at 33cm
Being a dragon, there is a lot of repetition in building the body segments but hard to argue with the end result.

For reference, this white dragon is also listed as the Ink dragon in some places and is supposed to be black and white. The idea is that it's supposed to look like an ink painting. I think this color looks much more classy than the regular one.

rico soul: Looks like the posting here is missing the actual nadleeh photo.

Like all the other metal frames, this one is a nice upgrade. Nadleeh is light and fairly stable already even without the metal frame but with all the armor or, virtue is a really beefy boy. Pretty hefty and very sturdy with the metal frame.

rico soul: man the prototype teaser shots of the figure with the motorcycle is looking pretty sick.

rico soul: This is such a mess of a figure. It's like they had too many ideas and things just didn't work out when all put together. It's a solid display piece for people willing to put up with it's quirks I guess.

So to start off, this is essentially the YJL MG Amazing Exia GK, blown up to 1/60 scale. Maybe because of that, the proportions feel a bit off with the legs being too long (as YJL GKs like to elongate the legs).

The neck is just awful. They made the peg about 2mm too long so it looks horrid. If you have some model building skills, you can cut and shorten the peg to make it look more appropriate. See the attached picture from Youtube. The left is the original neck, the right is the modified neck. The modification isn't too difficult but will reduce the range of motion.

The rest of the figure is actually alright. The main body articulation is lacking and the joints aren't tight enough but you can tighten the joints with some thread locker.

The LED lights come both with individual battery units for each of the 9x GN drives, and separate USB rechargeable ports for the shield, the sword, and the backpack. Kind of a weird hodgepodge of lights.

Finally, the stand. The stand is bad. It's not adjustable and holds the unit at an awkward angle in the air rather than just supporting it on the ground. You'll have to figure out something with that.

Overall, I'd think this is really only for fans of the YJL amazing exia but it's a nice big mech display piece (after some modifications)

rico soul: Well, so I did end up ordering one to use for some kit bash ideas and it actually looks pretty decent. The molding looks sharp on the runners and hopefully everything will fit together well. Attached some photos for people interested.

One important note for anyone considering getting this though: Unlike the original Bandai release, every runner on this copy is labeled ABS plastic. I personally like working with ABS plastic but be very careful when you panel line it or if you plan on painting anything. DO NOT use flow type gundam markers or metallic markers, and don't use tamiya panel liner either without first top coating everything.

Acrylic based panel liners like mr weathering color would be the safest choice

rico soul: The price on this increased again to now match the new Cao Ren pricing I guess. In China, this line is known for how amazing the retail price is. It unfortunately doesn't translate to a set overseas resale price as a result of the hype though.

For reference, retail for Motor Nuclear model kits are all priced at an spectacular 199RMB (~$30USD).
Infinite Dimensions Genesis by comparison is 238RMB for regular and 298RMB for collector's version.
Typically I like to estimate roughly a $30-35 increase for shipping and distribution in the US but these MotorNuclear kits seems to have now added a $10-15 "hype" charge lol.

The current Gundamit price for Ao Bing is still fair for what you get and if you want to jump into the MotorNuclear new model kit line, this is definitely the one to get. The value proposition is still there, just isn't quite as absurd as MN's original Chinese retail pricing.

These kits are highly detailed and pretty much the size of a large master grade gundam and also has that die-cast internal frame. Parts are partially painted on the runner for various details and highlights and it comes with an display stand. There's also quite a bit of plastic here, with a total of 63 runners. Articulation is good and based on the old metal builds but the overall aesthetics have been updated and in my opinion looks a bit better.

The AoBing being the first kit in this line also comes with a colored Chinese manga/manhwa that helps explain the lore of these kits. I doubt it'd be translated or anything but it's still a nice freebie. AoBing is also arguably to most interesting kit out of everything announced since the Dragon can be displayed on it's own and combined as a backpack or weapon attachment. Other kits have slightly different gimmicks like the CaoRen with it's phoenix transformation but they're pretty much all just glorified backpacks and effect parts.

So yeah, if you're going to only get one MotorNuclear kit, this is still definitely the one to get.

rico soul: I posted a comparison the Point Factory and this TieChuang Exia frame in the PF listing so I figure I'll put it here as well for people that may be wondering. Unfortunately, it appears that this frame is out of stock on Gundamit now.

In short, you can't really go wrong with either one but for me, TieChuang wins out slightly as more of a re-engineered frame for the regular MG Exia, whereas Point Factory is more faithful to the original frame and so is more compatible with different kits and may offer slightly better value since the initial run includes the HGGTO RX-78-2 alloy frame as a free gift.

Ankle and Waist Joints:
- Point Factory takes the original Bandai frame and strengthens the joints by using tight POM parts to replace the original polycaps. It does not however, redesign the joints, so the double ball jointed ankle is still there. The improved frame stability is purely from better materials.
- TieChuang redesigned the waist and ankle to use peg joints rather than ball joints. With the outer armor on, the articulation is pretty much unaffected but the new joint design is just simpler and sturdier. However, the new design makes it not compatible with the original rear calf armor so new pieces are included in 3x colors for white, trans am, and astrea red.
- Conclusion: I believe TieChuang's change is better, but both are vastly improved over the original Bandai frame.

LED unit
- PF: The included magnetic switch LED light has an extra wire that will need to pass through the pre-drilled neck ball joint to light up the head. The LED light has several spinning patterns for the GN Drive.
- TC: Also a magnetic switch LED with similar flashing modes for the GN Drive. Head lighting is achieved by a light piping neck piece but effect is weak. However, since there's no wiring, it's a simpler installation with no risk of snapping the wirings when rotating the head too much.
- Conclusion: I slightly favor the point factory design. It's brighter lighting for the head and the neck is also alloy.

Aesthetics:
- PF: The design here treats many of the completely exposed frame parts as grey outer armor and uses POM parts rather than metal parts. So this means the part of the frame that sticks out of the knee armor, and the lower portion of the torso.
- TC: The torso is pretty much completely opposite of Point Factory where the exposed part is metal and the hidden parts are POM. The exposed knee armor part is metal. The back of the knee deviates from Bandai's design and has a visible POM part sandwiched between two meta parts rather than only the two metal parts snapping together.
- Conclusion: Personal preference but I prefer the TieChuang look. I like seeing more of the metal show through and the redesigned knee looks more symmetrical even though the POM part isn't necessarily prettier.

Other:
- PF: The knee and hip joints use a ratcheting mechanism. Total weight with everything is about 230g. The thigh frame is still only a partial frame like the original so it is still compatible with all original armor pieces. The polycap inside the thigh was replaced with a whole block of POM. There are more screws used in the PF frame to keep things nice and secure.
- TC: No racheting mechanisms so the joints are more just regular smooth feeling joints. Total weight is about 235g. The upper thigh frame is redesigned to be a complete frame which looks nice as a bare frame but doesn't really change anything when fully assembled. However, it means it requires new thigh armor as well which is included in the 3x colors for white, trans am, and astrea red.

Overall:
- PF: Despite a slightly higher price, the package can offer greater value because of the extra gifted HGGTO frame if you wanted that. Because there are no frame connection changes, there are no replacement armor pieces needed so it's fully compatible with any colored Exia or compatible model kit.
- TC: The TieChuang frame is imo better as a pure re-engineered Exia frame. However, the LED performance is weaker for the head, and while the modified ankles and thighs frames are great designs, requiring to use one of the 3x provided colors for replacement armor make things less color compatible with kits like the Dark Matter or special color or clear Exia kits.