MG XXXG-01D Gundam Deathscythe EW Comparison

Hi guys :) I'm pretty some of you are looking forward to this comparison so here it is, my comparison between Dragon Momoko and TT Hongli version of MG Deathscythe EW.


Part 1: Head

Left: Dragon, Right: Hongli

Dragon and Hongli has done a good job replicating the head ;)

Small Detailing: Dragon > Hongli
V-Fin: Hongli > Dragon
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Sticker (eyes and sensors): Dragon > Hongli
Snapfit: Dragon = Hongli

Overall: Draw ;)




Part 2: Chest

Left: Dragon, Right: Hongli

You might not be able to see it from the heads, but it is pretty clear that Dragon is having a flat finishing whereas Hongli is having a Semi-Gloss finishing.

Inner frame: Hongli > Dragon
Finishing: Dragon > Hongli
Small Detailing: Dragon > Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Snapfit: Dragon > Hongli

Dragon's finishing is better then Hongli, and the parts are thinner/finer in comparison. However, I figured if they are using the same raw material, Dragon is sacrificing toughness for better detailing.

Overall: Dragon!





Part 3: Arms

Left: Dragon, Right: Hongli

Dragon is a bit screwed for the arms... the snapfitting is a bit out of place on the forearm.

Inner frame: Hongli > Dragon
Finishing: Dragon = Hongli
Small Detailing: Dragon = Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Joint Holding Power: Hongli = Dragon
Snapfit: Hongli > Dragon

Overall: Hongli!




Part 4: Backpack

Left: Dragon, Right: Hongli

Both Dragon and Hongli is doing equally well in this department ;)

Finishing: Dragon = Hongli
Small Detailing: Dragon > Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Snapfit: Hongli = Dragon

Overall: Draw!




Part 5: Waist

Left: Dragon, Right: Hongli

Both are also doing well in this department... just that Dragon's seems a bit loose on the crotch armor.

Inner frame: Hongli = Dragon
Finishing: Dragon = Hongli
Small Detailing: Dragon = Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Snapfit: Hongli > Dragon

Overall: Hongli!




Part 6: Legs

Left: Dragon, Right: Hongli

Both are also doing well for the legs. However, the Dragon's hip joints seems fragile as compared to Hongli, and Dragon's ankle is quite loose too...

Inner frame: Hongli = Dragon
Finishing: Dragon > Hongli
Small Detailing: Dragon > Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Joints Holding Power: Hongli > Dragon
Snapfit: Hongli > Dragon

Overall: Hongli!




Part 7: Beam Scythe

Top: Dragon, Bottom: Hongli

Nothing to mention on the bean scythe ;)

Small Detailing: Dragon > Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Snapfit: Hongli = Dragon

Overall: Draw




Part 8: Shield

Top: Hongli, Bottom: Dragon

The claw parts for Hongli seems a bit loose...

Finishing: Dragon > Hongli
Small Detailing: Dragon = Hongli
Toughness (plastics): Hongli > Dragon
Snapfit: Hongli > Dragon

Overall: Draw




Part 9: Decals

I think I have said enough for the decals in my review for Dragon's Deathscythe EW...

Overall: HONGLI


Part 10: Overall

Head: Draw
Chest: Dragon
Arms: Hongli
Backpack: Draw
Waist: Hongli
Legs: Hongli
Beam Scythe: Draw
Shield: Draw
Decals: Hongli

This is entirely my own opinion and is only to act as a reference for those of you who wanted to have some reference before buying. Before closing this blog, I would like to offer a simple guideline for your selection between Dragon and Hongli...

If you prefer better finishing and detailing, go for Dragon Momoko's version; if you prefer toughness, go for TT Hongli's version ;)





Fin ;)