Best Gunpla of 2020! - Celebrating a Bad Year with Great Gunpla!

[@healv8702]

Thank you for such a comprehensive list, glad to see a channel that caters to every type of audience in the hobby!

[@ZakuAurelius]

They say you can’t please everyone~ but I try!

[@geetee3201]

wow, the year that got me into gunpla was the year a pandemic happened, im glad to find this hobby while I did, thanks for making good videos and making this year enjoyable!

[@garonhill265]

Same

[@jagerzaku9160]

Same bro

[@razrafz]

same, but mine started a bit earlier in 2019, just before it hits

[@thechris210]

same

[@acidunicorn1225]

Same lol

[@walshmobile37]

FAZZ Ver Ka being 2020 shows how long the year was

[@jeff3221]

Right? It feels like a 2019 kit

[@eastjm80]

You should do a top 10 kits you just built in 2020 but didn’t have to be released that year & just go by personal preference

[@ZakuAurelius]

Hmm not a bad idea

[@Kivatthe3rd]

For me the MG Kyrios was chef's kiss. An amazing kit and like you said, a fun build too.

[@srntnjl523]

the HGCE Infinite Justice is also a great kit. doesn't really feel like an HG kit IMO

[@JamJam24111]

Its better than the real grade for sure.

[@crist3809]

@@JamJam24111 theres no infinite justice rg tho

[@ultave]

@@crist3809 They're likely referring to the RG Justice. And they are right.

[@crist3809]

@@ultave not really look wise the rg is better.

[@jagerzaku9160]

Snapped it last week, fantastic kit

[@ralfsstuff]

Because of covid my collection doubled in size. Not being able to go out and meet people sucks, but it gave me the opportunity to spend more time building Gunpla

[@Taytay0295]

Would love to see a "most anticipated of 2021" video to coincide with this one. Keep up the fantastic content Zach!

[@ZakuAurelius]

I’m thinking about doings predictions video!

[@zipperadventures5487]

Bro, I bought something from gundam usa today and just realized that this is the page it told me to follow for youtube but i started watching you a few weeks ago when i started rewatching gundam and decided to buy a model...small world!

[@Alvincao65]

I think the HGCE infinite justice and RG sword impulse deserves mention as well

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

Agree, I have them both and they are fantastic~

[@austinj2078]

Just put the force impulse instead

[@BigDaddy-wm5vk]

@@austinj2078 the ij is an amazing HG wym

[@ligma-balls9252]

@@BigDaddy-wm5vk Rg sword impulse is a p-bandai variant of the rg force impulse. 😁

[@BigDaddy-wm5vk]

@@ligma-balls9252 yea ik i thought he meant only put the force impulse and not ij and impulse

[@diisis]

May 2021 bring us more great Gunpla, I'd love a PGU Nu Gundam, a RG Narrative and a RG ZZ.

[@jagerzaku9160]

I want an RG of every shows main mobile suit but they keep making wing kits and seed kits ugh

[@austinj2078]

Rg Gm and Geara Doga i would be hyped for or a jesta

[@geminas5044]

a RG Narrative B Packs would be nice if you already have the A Packs and C Packs

[@Metaretru]

RG Jagd/Geara Doga, RG Barby, RG Jesta, man so many hope

[@jagerzaku9160]

The 90s need more love, X, G and Turn A need more revive kits

[@chriscrossan8034]

Thanks for this, was looking forward to it and you didn't disappoint. What did disappoint me was that there is still no Gallus K kit available...

[@Simon-hz7jl]

Great list sir! Super delighted to see AOZ kits mentioned here since your reviews were what got me into the rabbit hole in the first place. My favourite kit of this year just has to be the TR-1 Haze’n-theley. Simple build, beautiful colors yet looks menacing at the same time. Unrelated but that Todesritter at the back looks good too xD.

[@Hordakkk]

really wish bandai would return to the mastergrade line. there are SO many kits that need 2.0 kits especially! great video!

[@ihavethehighground8697]

Need Exia 2.0

[@theisfnatic5551]

@@ihavethehighground8697 yup

[@ulvene5763]

Gouf Custom REALLY needs a new kit

[@iqbalprasadana5208]

Zaku, can you please share a playlist of songs you use in your videos? I really love their vibes

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for making such a great video!!

[@MonoElm]

Building the Testament Gundam now. Loving it.

[@purissukpanichnant8414]

While listening to the lists of all great gunpla in 2020, my eyes kept glancing at the Todesrtiiter on the shelf. Can't wait for that review.

[@ZakuAurelius]

You and me both!

[@jamavra]

2020 gunpla beginner, and now let's see what are the best ones

[@hasaki_art]

Good stuff man, totally agreed on the SDEX kits, bandai was smoking the real stuff while planning those two.

[@canocohen4218]

Love your vids bro😁 such a great channel just to pop on get stoned and chill to🥲💥

[@ZakuAurelius]

Appreciate it!

[@froggy310]

2020 was the year I got into gunpla

[@tanukisuit6337]

A good enough year for me to get into Gunpla! Thanks for all the great content!

[@maxstewart8846]

Calling the beyond global ugly in areas hurt my soul. That kit is so sexy

[@FactorySettings_]

My favorite 2020 kit was the HG GM Night Seeker, it was also my first P-Bandai kit. The RG Force Impulse was pretty good as well.

[@petite_cherie]

2020 - the year I got addicted to this awesome, fun, expensive and cool hobby! ^_^ so happi to have found this gr8 community

[@baconcoghill]

I feel like the SD-EX kits were marketed to USA builders but Bandai didn't understand that we'd rather overpay for a good kit than pay "Japan prices" for a sub-standard kit. Cross Silhouette kits are 100% the way to go for SD kits in the future, in my opinion. The add-ons are an easy sale.

[@ianmiguelmanansala2957]

zachs perspective was always on point

[@ZakuAurelius]

Thank you!

[@h.tetsuouyeda5884]

I'm a little surprised any of the RX-78F00 kits (either 1/100 or 1/144) didn't warrant a comment.. I've been trying to get my hands on one of them but they're pretty hard to find (or op on ebay). Nice review of 2020 btw!

[@angus1321]

Just got mine. 1/144 got lucky & found a JP seller that only charged a wee bit over normal retail...

[@topherowlish]

2020 was a difficult year to get a lot of the newer kits Bandai released due to all the distribution problems the USA had. I did orders from a few different sites as some sites got some kits in stock at random, other sites didn't. It was a big hunting year for me, which in a way was a little fun too. A lot of the kits released this year didn't really interest me much so most of my 2020 kits tended to be "older" kits released although I really loved the Digimon Adventure kits Bandai released and the Figure-rise Fumina kit was enjoyable and surprising to get waterslides!

[@porkflaps4717]

Got the FAZZ for Christmas I'm ready to go!

[@rokushou]

Core gundam was definitely my favorite HG of 2020. The concept was the same as 2019 but they expanded on it with the Alus and Rize which was all cross compatible.

[@건프라게이트]

Nice! Best news.

[@marlonestrada5825]

I can't wait!!! Thank You.

[@eins2001]

Here's to a PGU Zaku II hopefully becoming a reality!

[@PestoPla]

Finally, someone who thought that the Core Gundam II was amazing

[@rejectedmind-1173]

I wish we could get a barebones MGEX Unicorn. Just the suit, basic weapons and shield and a price under $100, I'd jump on it, but like you mentioned, I doubt that'll happen.

[@fariday96]

Im eyeing the todestritter at the back...really tempting zack hahaha

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yes I can’t wait!

[@sjcobra84]

Gunpla was also my highlight for such a suckfest of a year.

[@rbkluv29]

@zaku could you please share the song that you use here starting around 9:00 and 23:30!! SOO GOOD! Thank you!

[@mercenarybdu]

MG Sandrock Armadillo is the best P-Bandai release for 2020 followed by MG Testament and MG GM Turbulence. Sucks that what I wanted ended up in the webshop, but at least we finally got that variant of the Sandrock. As for MG releases, MG Kyrios and Wing Zero Custom Ver Ka are the best of the best for 2020. Can't say for the HGs as I don't actually build them. But for the 2020 MGs, those are the best of 2020 in my book.

[@AfoteyAnnum]

This this the video we needed!

[@ultave]

Not even a mention of the HGCE Infinite Justice, one of the greatest kits of the year.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Great kit yes, sure, but so we’re the freedom, impulse, and destiny before it. It basically continued the line of great revive seed kits.

[@ultave]

@@ZakuAurelius Which is why it still deserves a mention in a video like this, at least :/

[@ZakuAurelius]

Then I’d also have to include the Alus Earthree, Heavyarms, Try Age Magnum, etc. Just saying it didn’t do anything particularly new

[@El-Chav0]

Glad 2020 is over. Good vid

[@itsgab5745]

My Dictus has gone limp jointed because it didn't get a whisper

[@dialect64]

Haze'n-thley Rah ii was SUCH AN EPIC KIT! Never thought we would get it. Lets hope they go beyond the TR designs! Barzam ii plz!!!!

[@vustvaleo8068]

for me it is the Aegis Knight because it has two different Mobile Armor modes, has a Core Fighter, and capable of combining with the Core Gundam II, Wodom Pod, Ex Valkylander to form the Re:Rising Gundam.

[@noranomics]

Jesus that Todesritter box is huge

[@TheWarDogSquad]

Same size as TR-6 Kehaar

[@nimamatehkor9613]

FAZZ Ver Ka was no doubt the best of 2020

[@marlonestrada5825]

You are so right about the, Sazabi and Nu Gundam SD-EX Standard. I am still in some sort of a trauma....I mean it was a big dream of mine to have those as SD Cross Silhouette Kits. I even bought extras of those Cross Silhouette Frames for them. But they were released as SD-EXs.....I still bought them but I am still asking, "Why Bandai!? Why!!!!?""" I hate Bandai!!!! But on the bright side, I completely agree with your HG picks. In fact, I have all of them and I will only add the HG Infinite Justice Gundam as one more great kit released in 2020. Also, I love the Kyrios better than the FAZZ and Wing Zero. As far as P-Bandai goes, for some reason... I like the Varguil the most followed by the Plutone for HGs and for Master Grade...I only have one...The Testament Gundam. I love this kit. Great picks you have....thank you.

[@thedesucomplex4365]

I got the SDEX Nu anyway because they're so cheap and was impressed by the quality of the stickers, which is good considering how the majority of the 'build' is applying them. I have a feeling they made them SDEX because the Fin Funnels on the Nu would take a lot of stickers if not color seperated plastic. Either way I'm personally hoping for a SDCS Nu/Sazabi two-pack with included CS frames.

[@casualboysirius]

Hey bro I was planning on getting my first Master grade and I pick out wing Gundam zero, nu Gundam ver. Ka and unicorn ova for my choice I was wondering whos a good buy.

[@sakuchan6391]

This year is actually real solid gunplawise.... RG Evas are my favorite for this year but they aren't gunpla....

[@austinj2078]

Just wait there will be like 4 more coming in 2021 probably lol

[@javier2720]

Well Done

[@ZutoMimi]

Can I use the Full Armor MG Ver Ka equipment on MGEX Unicorn?

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

It's definitely a great gunpla year but unfortunately someone only build MG and missed a whole bunch of great kits in this year.

[@paudsnarwhal2148]

They think only master grades matter 🤣

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

@@paudsnarwhal2148 Plus not a lot of MG(only 4 regular release) in this year either, and someone not even included P bandai's MG.... that's doesn't help at all.

[@paudsnarwhal2148]

@@fantastiCkiLler92 yeah, i feel for MG buyers but that doesn't seem to be a great indicator when we only get 4 MGs in the first half of this year

[@juwi1284]

i didn't even know they still made ex-standard kits. Thought the cross silhouette line replaced it. But yeah, those 2 ex-standard kits don't look that impressive. Like make a cross silhouette kshatriya instead, right?

[@uwuuwuskies6707]

Question, despite it not being gunpla, but do you think the RG EVA is also one of the best model kits in 2020?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah definitely

[@corbybunch]

What's the difference between premium bandai and regular bandai?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Premium or P-Bandai is Bandai’s online shop only available in japan, Korea, and Hong Kong (now some products also available on the US site), where they sell limited edition items not sold in general retail shops

[@Doodlebob563]

Did you ever get that Mechanicore Zeigler built?

[@Mike_Jones1980]

I got the sd ex Sazabi and Nu Gundam to practice detail painting

[@ZakuAurelius]

There’s making lemonade out of lemons 👍

[@AllHailShadow117]

I’m hoping they do Full Armor Unicorn parts separately, I’m sure it’ll be P-Bandai, but it would be nice to have the option

[@FyreTeGo]

I think you should start with high grades, and that it's not bullshit. I feel like to truly appreciate the engineering of a master grade or real grade, you'd have to build a high grade first.

[@AllHailShadow117]

It’s finally time

[@marlonestrada5825]

Yes!!!!!!!!

[@aegis062]

I like Char zaku, but I hate that they look pink when they are supposed to be red.

[@14bis42]

My list of best 2020 models is made only of models from January , since all models form february are STILL in Japan mail office . ..

[@pink_pikle.]

When are you gonna review that hg R-gya-gya in the background

[@ZakuAurelius]

Someday soon

[@pink_pikle.]

@@ZakuAurelius yay can't wait!

[@waffle-wc5yq]

I think HGAC Heavyarms deserves a mention 👌

[@waste_disposal1066]

Cool

[@exius1373]

You guys might hate me, but I think the earthree isn’t the first gunpla with a armor changing gimmick. I believed the first would’ve been the g-savior with it’s three forms until it was discarded from how bad the movie was.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah we only got the one kit so doesn’t quite count unfortunately 😆

[@germanrivera3587]

Still haven't missed a single AoZ kit in 2yrs. Definitely not saving any money buying multiple of Kits for each variation.

[@Addyboy0190]

Hg lord astray build is pretty interesting

[@coffeedudeguy]

Don’t kid yourself, we all know the best kit of the year is Fumina..

[@ZakuAurelius]

I mean I had to consider it. It was an improvement but still just not anywhere near as good looking as the competition

[@coffeedudeguy]

Lol jk of course. However, if they made a Marida version.. never gonna happen unfortunately, or maybe fortunately

[@timothymckay1650]

All great kits kinda bummed the heavy arms didn't make the list

[@ZakuAurelius]

It was great just didn’t necessarily introduce anything new or better than similar kits out before it afaik

[@user-lynKx]

It's funny, Bandai had the better bang for your buck with the EG but the worst bang for your buck with the MGEX

[@highhunter1st]

If the core gundam gets a mg im buying 2

[@linitweapon]

definitely want to mention the HGCE infinite justice. Probably my personal favorite kit of the year. As someone who doesn't usually paint their kits, the color quality and nub placement put it a mark above most other kits in its grade and price range.

[@RedmondMonk]

your camera keeps zooming in and out a little. also error at 9 minutes in it looked like you meant to fix it.

[@oofootoofoo]

looks like its just the lens is auto pulling focus, easy mistake to make/miss when you are just filming in one place.

[@Bocalt]

You really should have built that impulse :P

[@ZakuAurelius]

Maybe I’ll get the Sword variant

[@Bocalt]

@@ZakuAurelius ah that would be neat. I'll cross my fingers that you manage to grab one 👍🤞

[@TheAshlight41]

I nice for one of my favorite hg gunpla mentioned(Hajiroboshi), but too bad my fav p bandai (try age) not mentioned. But overall not bad at all...

[@jesselarios5310]

Broooo I just snapped the v fin on my rg impulse

[@masterkent1]

Man this year legit sucked for our wallets.

[@godjesus3232]

new wing zero MG blew everything this year out of the water, even the fancy $300 PGU 300th version of RX78-2....paying $300 for no water slides and everything else is ridiculous. Wing zero mg consistently blew everyone's expectations out of the water, even though it was mired by gunpla youtubers talking shit against it, "wHy Do We NeEd ThIs?"

[@alastormedial]

I'd say the weak chest vent connection is a massive flaw compared to most recent MG engineering. Heck, it's a problem even the bad old 2004 one didn't have, right?

[@wastedsoul1024]

Whack ass design.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Dude you really need to let it go. I dunno about others on KZbin but I never said anything negative about the kit leading up to the release or once I reviewed it. I said I wish it would have been something else but it looks amazing, then built it and said it is amazing. And in this video I put it as one of the best kits of the year, what else do you want? It’s a great MG in a time where we’re fortunate to be getting great MGs pretty consistently.

[@godjesus3232]

I could have let it go if people didn't instantly jump all over the PGU lol people dismissed wing zero instantly, but pgu is an instant MUST BUY for some reason...that's literally what bothers me the most.

[@godjesus3232]

@@ZakuAurelius none of this is aimed at you, otherwise i would have said your name specifically, however most people are still trying to pretend like they weren't shitting on the kit for the months and months it was revealed, and now are changing their tune, which is a huge number of gunpla fans

[@Pedro_Kantor]

My vote goes to Wing Zero EW Ver ka.

[@mobius273]

Take a shot everytime he says objectively

[@xuanangliu4674]

Zaku you forgot about Rg Sword Impulse, it's also a great kit to build especially the backpack, now we just have to wait for the Rg blast impulse and the Rg destiny impulse, the hg impulse line is gg

[@PauloMagno0203]

Personally, I hated the geminASS. It’s probably the worst kit I’ve spent money on. Should’ve bought the full weapon set Leo instead T_T

[@oofootoofoo]

Agreed except I was lucky to grab the Leo before the stock dried up, but hopefully you wont have to wait long for a reprint! 🤞

[@foxhound1135]

Fuck yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@thebearking6666]

In the time it takes you to ramble on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on... you could have written yourself a script to keep you on track. Cheers

[@sealkaijugang8868]

Poggers

[@Nutyp3092]

Was getting ready to type something about Zack saying Nu and new, but he managed to correct himself x)

[@cristiTM89]

I'm just gonna say this, not really interested in perfect grades or anything 144 scale, It's all about master grade kits for me because I think they age the best of all and come at a way better price than RG's do considering the amount of KIT you get with MG's, so I'm sadly a bit upset with the fact that MG's don't get as many kits on a year period, no hate for HG or RG kits but i feel like they get way too many "reworks"/"remasters" than other lines, as a person who just builds the kits out of the box and not focused on painting/improving the kits at least for now, can't say I'm very pleased with how bandai manages the MG releases, hopefully 2021 will change this and maybe bring some well deserved 2.0 kits from 2 decades ago.

[@ZakuAurelius]

MG kits take more time and money to develop compared to HG. They also have a higher price tag obviously to reflect that. Bandai’s #1 demo is still kids in japan. Kids(or their parents) can’t drop $50 ever month for a new MG, but $20 for a simpler HG moves a lot more product

[@cristiTM89]

@@ZakuAurelius I agree and that makes sense financially , but i feel like Bandai isn't very keen on pushing the gunpla brand into other markets enough while pushing more and more Premium/Base limited products, from my understanding the hobbi is doing great in Japan, but I would love to see their market expand in Europe for example, very difficult to get a hold on kits here at a fair price with huge shipping costs on top of that. But hey, they got more info on how to manage their sales and investments so what do I know xD. My point is that they seem to not give much care about marketing their products outside of Asia and US, I really believe the demand would exist with enough push.

[@ZakuAurelius]

They’re doing very well for themselves but there’s still a limit to how much money they have for expansions like that. They just built a walking Gundam after all

[@acidous]

to be honest if PG unleashed deserved a spot on the list, than MGEX also did. For me both of them are equally overpriced for what they offer.

[@ZakuAurelius]

MGEX was on the list. If it was talked about in the video then it’s in the list. I just made the caveat that it’s price kept it from being even better

[@acidous]

​@@ZakuAurelius Sorry, I didn't explain clear enough - I know that MGEX is on the list, but I just don't agree with your doubts why it maybe shouldn't be on it. Or rather, I'd agree with you if only you'd have simmilar doubts with PG unleashed, because for me this kit cut way more corners than MGEX. Yes, MGEX is overpriced, especially when you consider that it doesn't include all the full armor accesories, has ugly stickers for the v-fin and it's led strip is prone to damage, but it's main gimmick looks really impressive and the kit comes with lot of extra accessories that weren't necessary, like the cage. Meanwhile, Unleashed led effect is really weak, it doesnt come with waterslides, it doesnt include all basic weapons (I can understand that we didn't get gundam hammer and javelin, but where's bazooka?), it doesn't come with any base nor even base adapter, it comes with premolded frame that'll probably get loose with time if you move it too much (also it's frame doesnt offer that many molded details and moving mechanical parts, but that just my personal gripe) and a plastic stickers for it's navigation lights... all that for a price of PG Perfect Strike (which is also way more than PG GP01, Exia, Unicorn or the Astray). Don't get me wrong, Unleashed is a really nice kit (it's exterior looks nice and layered armor with the metal stickers adds a nice 3d effect on the frame - especially knees and backpack looks amazing), but that's really it. I just feel like if we complain on MGEX price and it's problems, than we should be even more harsh on PG Unleashed. Sorry for the long answer, I hope I didnt bore you too much lol.