This model kit was my first foray into Gunpla. I was a little intimidated by ratings like "Master-Grade" and whatnot, but those names really are just marketing to make the model seem more valuable. I can safely say as a beginner that I was able to build this model casually over the course of a couple of weeks without much trouble, and it looks great!You WILL need, at the minimum, the following to build this kit comfortably:- Nice sharp model nippers/flush-snips (Some of the pieces are quite small and fragile, so don't skimp on this)- A hobby knife- Sanding/buffing/polishing apparatuses (tri-grit sanding sticks are what I used)I also used the following to really give the finished product a "professional" feel:- Gundam pour-type ink pens for panel lining (these are VERY easy to use and markedly improve the look of the model)- Tweezers for applying some of the very small decals- A matte top-coat spray can (makes the model look less plastic-y)All of the above tools cost me less than $50, but the extra cost is still there so consider it.The kits articulation is quite good, it's very poseable. It has tons of gimmicks that are fun too: the back-mounted thrusters open by pulling on the little stabilizer wing and they have a multi-point articulated opening action. The waist-boosters also open up. The Dober gun has recoil action as well which is cool.The kit comes with a LOT of decals. I couldn't believe how many I ended up applying to this thing. The sticker-type decals are OK, not great. At a distance, you can't tell and they look fine, but up close they are really apparent. The kit also comes with dry-transfer decals, which are actually quite easy to apply when you learn how, and look really, really good up-close. They are mainly the larger decals.Overall I would say it was a great first model for me, and anyone else who wants to get into model-building and has a fond rememberence of the Lightning Count from Gundam Wing!One of my all-time favorite Maodels.Comparing this to the MG Heavy Arms, I have to say, this one wins! Now, I do love both suits, but this one gives a bit more than the Heavy Arms.Getting right into it, this suit comes with the Dober Gun, 2 beam sabers (hooked in the shield), and a shield. It also comes with a variety of decals (like over 60) to slap on nearly all over the kit! It comes with a visor sticker that goes inside the head and some red dot stickers that go on the chest and waist. Also, it has some yellow decals that go on the wings yet all the other parts like around the shield for instance are already colored in yellow. And if you look around the suit, it has a bunch of thrusters which are on the back of the waist, in front of the waist, and on the sides. Even more, it has a backpack with 2 turbines/jets to add an even more awesome look to it!The only real bad things with this kit is those yellow stickers for the wings (they popped off a couple times), the visor (it is a clear part with the sticker inside the head), and the set is very heavy so you can't pose it without an MG stand (you can but mine fell over many times with the slightest bump to it). One more thing, the ankles have a part that tends to fall off pretty easily, but it just needs to be snapped back in which isn't a big deal but can be annoying if you accidentally mess with it.The Tallgeese altogether though is a very amazing suit. It has an excellent inner frame and if you invest in a stand, you can extend the thrusters out and pull off some real sweet poses. Plus the gimmicks are endless with all the thrusters as stated are able to pop out, you can hook the shield to and the gun to the shoulder mounts to pull off some even cooler poses, and there is a spring you put in the dober gun that allows it to extend in and extend out the canon which is pretty sweet! So, if your looking for a difficult build that pays off if you put some hours into it, this is truly the kit for you!The long awaited Master Grade of the Tallgeese 1 is a beauty for hobby builders. I'll start with what few cons I can come up with.The hands are partials that are interchangeable, and can be tough to swap out.Tallgeese is a bit back heavy. Without a proper stand, his rather nice variety of poses are limited.The color sticker for the vernier rockets is fragile and harder to apply. If you have any skill with paint or gunpla panel markers, you should do that instead of using those stickers.The eyes are clear instead of the classic blue sheen, also needs custom painting if you want to change it.On a neutral note, the color scheme and slight design elements are made to match a modern redesign of Tallgeese1, if you prefer the old look you need to do some painting. If you like the new look, like I do, it's a cool take on a classic.The pros? Once you have a stand, it poses rather well. It can pose pretty okay without a stand, but you have to balance the thrusters. For the creative, you can rather easily mod it a bit to make a Leo unit. The joints are beautiful, the legs and arms have the right balance of support and flexibility. It looks wonderful with just some subtle panel lining, not hard to do even for those of us with little to no artistic abilities. Gray ultra fine marker, some time, and there you go. It's Tallgeese, which is worth 5 pros alone. The waist armor is some of the best I've seen on gunpla in the MG scale. It comes with two beam sabers, and two beams to match. The shield and dober gun make it fully armed, with no extra purchases. Can't rate it highly enough. If you liked Gundam Wing, get Tallgeese.This was my second model and I really enjoyed building it, I built it in 12 hours so assembly was pretty easy. however I'm not sure if it was just mine or what but the ball joint in the waist was loose and had difficulty holding the torso up straight (which is the only reason it's not five stars), You can tighten it so it's not a big deal but it is something to keep an eye out for when building it. Great kit except for that one issue. (I would recommend gluing the ankle skirts since they can pop off easily, not an issue it just drove me nuts).It's a really good model kit. I think the Master Grade 1/100 scale are the best models to go with, especially if you have big hands like me! They have a high level of detail (and this one is no exception) and take a while to build compared to some of the smaller models (Construction time was about 2 days on this one).Has a high level of articulation for the most part however its very hard to put the gun into the hands, works best as a stand in all honesty. It can be a little unbalanced too as the back burners do weigh a lot compared to the rest of the model. I'd probably recommend getting a stand if you want to pose it in a "action" stance.Can be posed really well from a kneeling position and looks great with the 2 swords.Got this as a gift for a family member who is into making the Gundam models. With it being part of a series there are numerous other Gundams that can be purchased to build the collection up. This is ideal for any Gundam fan and would look good in a glass cabinet or even on a shelf. Like any other Gundam models this can be painted or left as is depending on your taste.This is a nice kit. Actually getting it caused me some trouble, as the seller had improperly filled out the customs documentation, resulting in additional charges which they paid at my request.That aside, this is a recent kit so the construction is fairly solid and there's plenty of detail and the colours of the kit match the design of the mecha pretty much across the board.If your seller fudges the export papers, make sure to complain. Maybe eventually they will learn that paying the proper export cost upfront is better than paying them after the post office has added their handling fees into the mix.Awesome kit, really striking, loads of gimmicks (hidden thrusters, opening/retracting backpack), easily one of the best posing kits ive built to date - amazing how the armor round the legs works with the kits movements. Only gripe is that he is slightly back/heavy if you have everything retracted (cannon etc.). Looks fantastic panel lined & a nice coat of satinGreat kit! Wing kits are smaller than your average MG's but still as good a build. Stickers for the small wings don't look fantastic so needed to be painted. Would have been good if the wings were made of 3 parts rather than 1. But the great amount of RG style stickers more than make up for it. Overall great. Tallgeese is my favorite design and this kit really does it justice.Quicker than specified shipping. Well packaged goods. No issues what so ever.