Bandai Hobby MG 1/100 Gundam Barbatos Gundam: IBO Model Kit

Definitely one of the better 1/100 kits available. Easy to assemble, poseable, sturdy.

This is simply one of the very best Master Grade Gunpla available. It is a solid build and the articulation is superior to most MGs. The build time is average but fun and involved and if you like working pistons on a mech then this is that mech! There are three main weapons (mace, long sword, cannon) mace and cannon also have smaller weapons gimmick for more display capability. The Barbatos does not have all the drama of other Gundam frames that sport huge wings or dragoons but it's simplicity is it's beauty. You can also add some stickers or panel line for more depth but the frame itself is already beautiful even without it. if there is one weakness the hands are a bit tricky to hold the mace due to its design but if you align it correctly it will hold the weapons well and strong. The articulation will allow for very dramatic poses like that of the anime. Highly recommended! Price was fair for this level of results.

The Gundam Barbatos was a great build. I purchased this with a kit of tools to build it. the build process to about three days but thats because i made sure to space it out over a few days otherwise id have built it in a night and over indulged myself. clipping all the parts out and prepping them was fun and easy the instructions being very helpful though i will say that the arm joints are little delicate. be sure to purchase a small gundam tool kit to build it. the range of motions are great and posability is amazing. as this was my first gundam build in about 15 years it was a great experience. down side is that the armor on the back of the hands are easy to lose and pop off easy. that could be due to a mess up on my end i admit but it something to keep an eye out for. and the head crest definitely needs a small dab of super glue to keep it in place otherwise its a perfect model 9.5 outta 10 in my book.

Mines been through hell and still hasn't broken did lose a piston but thats my fault need the lupus now

This is among my favorite kits now. This model is sturdy, intricate, highly posible, looks great, and is fun to assemble.

A fun yet challenging build hold up well and fits well on most desk

It looks amazing, has a ton of little moving segments, and even has a little Mika to boot. It is, however a pain in the but to pose, and for some reason they put a damn c-clip connection on the foot-toe section so it can come loose quite easily. Definitely a shelf piece and not for harsh play/repeated posing, hence the four stars. Honestly though id still fully recommend it even if it’s a bit fragile in some areas, the build was really fun and it still looks really, really good. Just be careful with it and it should be just fine.

This is an intermediate kit with piece that fit without any glue. Exquisite details from articulating pieces. NOTE: the hands/fingers are not as articulated as other models. Assembling this model was easy but to actually make the kit stand out, be prepared to spend the time to panel line, put on stickers, and paint. This kit is fun for kids that are into model building and okder

A fantastic build, worthy to be part of any gunpla collection

A Near-Perfect MG Kit Experience (4.5/5) This Master Grade kit is hands down one of the most enjoyable builds I’ve ever tackled. The engineering is exceptional — every part fits together seamlessly, showcasing the precision and thought put into its design. What really stood out to me was the level of detail. This was my first time attempting scribing and panel lining, and this kit made it feel worth the effort. The finely molded lines and surfaces offer a fantastic canvas to enhance with panel lining, though I did find myself spending quite a bit of time to do it justice. The build took me about two weeks to complete at a relaxed pace, as I generally don’t rush my model kits. Throughout the process, I was consistently impressed by how well the components came together and how satisfying it was to see the final form take shape. If I had one critique, it would be the decals — while they complement the model nicely, I wish they had been more intricate to match the overall complexity and elegance of the design. On the positive side, this kit is extremely poseable. It offers a wide range of dynamic options that really bring the model to life once completed. Whether you're displaying it in a neutral stance or going all-out with action poses, it holds up beautifully. Overall, this MG kit is a fantastic addition to any Gunpla enthusiast’s collection. With excellent part separation, sharp details, and impressive articulation, it’s a strong 4.5 out of 5 for me.

このプラモデルの出来がマジで良い

Really fun to build and looks nice!

Un Gundam che a livello di storia nasce come incompleto e questo modello lo riporta fedelmente pagare prezzo pieno è una cattiveria. E' un modello adatto a tutti i neofiti o già navigati. Lo consiglio più ai neofiti per la sua facilità di montaggio mentre per chi come me ha già parecchi modelli alle spalle lo prenderei solo per il collezionismo...simpatiche le articolazioni con i pistoni ma sinceramente le gambe che sono da sempre il punto più articolato di un gumpla, dai RG in su, ritrovarsi con un quasi monoblocco quando ci sono modelli precedenti che arrivano ad avere anche 4 punti di articolazione è un vero peccato...per non parlare dei piedi...lo Shaquille o'neal dei Gundam.