Feeling old yet? Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans just celebrated its 10th anniversary. But the show’s demon-inspired mobile suits have stayed fresh and in-demand even after a decade has passed. But is it still worth buying and building a more expensive Master Grade from Iron-Blooded Orphans even now? Gunpla 101 contributor Alex checks out the... The post Review: MG Gundam Vidar appeared first on Gunpla 101.
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