Can't Wait For a PG Barbatos? Try This! | 1/20 FROSTY CAT 4K BUILD AND REVIEW

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[@bakujin]

Many have already mentioned Chou Eiyuuden Mashin Wataru. This is the Byakko form or Ice element. Having the shield/claw parts as shoulders present its actual resemblance. On the other spectrum, the helm replacement, represent its Raijin form or Thunder element is(as this power is limited, it cannot produce a full armor) hence it is only a helmet upgrade.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

This is 100% exactly what it is! Thank you for that! And for anyone else who wants to see the Byakko Ryujinmaru in action, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl66dWuEaNaSrM0

[@arishkarimalwani8966]

@@MechaGaikotsu hey there if you're reading my comment then I'd like to highlight that missing piece of joint at right hip section was defective as I've seen other people bought this kit so there were no issues besides I have a suggestion that if there's the option of expansion parts better bring up a second kit free from defects to give a good review 💯

[@Slasher-92]

I don’t

[@Slasher-92]

🎃

[@mushinart]

Can you share the official website please

[@Coolio_Ash]

Seeing bootleg companies go legit is always a treat. Especially when the quality is this good

[@dimmimoto]

When I got into gundam, I was surprised third party kit companies are just getting competitive now. Third party transformers companies have been on (sometimes above) takara/hasbro standards for years now.

[@Gundumb_guy]

Yea this is very true! The newest daban kampfer is better than Bandai’s and also they made the mg jagd doga that blows the re 100 out of the water!

[@Lucas-iSL]

@@dimmimoto being a Jobby fan means I can vouch for some of those third parties. Doing absolute black magic fuckery with their bootleg Transformers that would rightfully make Takara AND Hasbro ashamed of themselves

[@hendystark8333]

@@Lucas-iSL ah yes, the black magic fuckery lmao

[@RPN_07]

@@dimmimoto is this not gonna kill the hobby.

[@babyyodaco9345]

I read “pg barbatos” and got very excited. What’s actually getting reviewed looks great though!

[@mondohermano8953]

Mans juked us

[@Kaycie020]

SH studio partnered with some others to make a PG BArbatos. They are currently shipping and go for about 300 to 400 euro I think

[@letsbeopenminded3626]

I hope the leds are vibrant

[@ryu3180]

SAAAAAME! When's gonna be PG Barbi-toe's time Bandai?!

[@vustvaleo8068]

actually the design of this mech is based on the anime "Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru" but the mecha from that series were originally all have SD proportions, this kit is an original take of making them having non-SD proportions.

[@sporadicidiocy]

Well the HG AMPLIFIED IMGN RYUJINMARU is coming... pricey for a HG though so I'm still not sure I will get it..

[@dantealighieri5464]

my thoughts are along those lines. missed those old school anime.

[@teamlpsandacnlartstv6243]

hope hgaw leopard not hgbf as well!!!!

[@kingscarletbuilds]

Strange Wrks is the only way to get a red/green/gray frame astray with a 1/60 scale full flight pack. The cat is based on Mashin Hero Wataru, specifically the Byakko Ryunjinmaru, I'm hoping they make the rest

[@Coolio_Ash]

I can actually see that! That's really cool

[@kingscarletbuilds]

@@Coolio_Ash strange works is the second company I've seen that has made anything from the mashin hero, the other being a resin dress up for the rex

[@Kianakaslanatunak423]

Fun fact: this model is based on a Mecha from Sunrise’s other Mecha anime called Cho Mashin eiyuuden Wataru. The mech from the anime is called Byakko Ryujinmaru or aka White tiger Ryujinmaru

[@KevinLam86]

I loved that anime when I was a kid. I had a few model kits too.

[@RocketSlug]

Love all the showcasing of third party Chinese kits. I got the Judge based on your video, and I was tempted with this one when I first heard about it last year until I saw avideo showcasing all the different configuration possibilities and avoided it because the sheer amount of choice would've driven me crazy lol. Another third party kit I bet you'll love is the Knight of Dark Sky kit. It's a super cool design with some sweet articulation gimmicks that I'm sure you'd appreciate.

[@patrickhassett6577]

This is the perfect kit for the builder who wants a PG but can't justify it for the price. The roughly 90$ USD price tag is incredible for the size and detail. Edit: When I buy this kit I plan on 3D scanning the waist joint to make printed replacements. I will post a link to a thingiverse file when I get it done.

[@epistarter1136]

Too bad that trying to find it now, its either sold out or even more expensive

[@GuardianAngelX72]

GMC and its owner are generally really good about helping out with getting parts replacements, usually only asking to cover a minor shipping charge to get the replacement part if anything at all, though it usually takes a bit for their factory contacts to get a part out to them. I've had to use the service twice and so far only one of the times was it a bit of a bust because it looks like the part I was after was just badly molded in general with the whole batch (it was just an option piece though so nothing really lost). I would suggest if you haven't nabbed one already, grab the "Flame Flying Shadow" next time they have it available because that kit is an absolute joy in the same vein as the Judge but with a very Super Robot aesthetic.

[@kenfung8551]

Mashin Hero Wataru Childhood memories just left the chat…

[@doctorbillsans9492]

I was going to buy it, but changed my mind for a Crossbone Gundam.

[@endymion6165]

This is what those bootleg companies should do. Make their own freaking design that can challenge bandai in the model kit market. Hope this company continues to do what the do and succeed at it.

[@kreculjkreculj]

They start by bootlegging to get the first money, then they invest into original kits.

[@rabidmouse666]

Mine had the same missing peg for the leg! I spent a long time going back over and over thinking i missed something.I found a hollow piece of hard plastic tube and filed it down and cemented it in place. Works perfectly. But I'm honestly kinda glad to see it wasn't just mine. Still a killer model!

[@markporter8056]

Been in my backlog for awhile. Nice to see a more popular reviewer post something about this. Thanks MechaG for spreading the good word as usual.

[@adrie_rosamieee]

Ah yes, the Frosty Cat's pilot, The only cat with the balls to pilot such a beast of a mecha

[@trevorengbers1567]

So glad to see this get some exposure, I built mine a few months ago and it's still one of my all time favorite builds.

[@Werwulfe]

Bought one of these in October, backlogged until I can properly airbrush. If I'd known it came together this well, I'd have invested in two. Try out two color schemes. Love this!😊

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Absolutely fantastic kit. From design to build 👍

[@elementxxrider]

They weren't joking when they said cats would dominate the world. 21:17 they look somewhat like Megatron's hands (The Transformers: Prime version of the character).

[@yohcadiv8094]

Absolutely amazing kit 👏🏽🙀

[@ianjamesguevarra8737]

When he make a video this long you know that he totally loves it. Love watching your vids♥️

[@genovese667]

23:50 ABS superiority. If you pose frequently your kits ABS is king, it's the same plastic used on figures so it's very sturdy and flexible, contrary to the somewhat fragile PS plastic used in the inner frames of recent mg. Why did bandai stop using ABS for mg inner frames is beyond me, all my recent mg have some form of stressmarks or some kind of damage, while my older mg still stand solid as bricks

[@jeff3221]

That's what I'm saying! The IBO frame is super impressive but the plastic just makes moving the Barbatos around a stressful experience. I want to do more poses with mine but after already fixing up a crack in the hip joint, I don't want to deal with anymore issues. ABS, at the very least, should be used in major joint sections and load bearing parts. Hips and shoulders and parts that require expansion. The shoulder expansion segment on the GN frame of the Dynames requires you to pull on it but it's only held together by a thin peg, that shit got ripped apart just from moving the arm around. I find that this new plastic is often way too tight fitting for how weak it is, you just can't have a tight fit without worrying it'll tear

[@genovese667]

@@jeff3221 that's very disappointi g to hear Bandai kits have mindblowing engineering, but if you can't use said engineering because of the fear of breaking something it really becomes useless. I read a post about how abs plastic has like low moldong definition, but the zaku 2.0 frame (which is made entirely of abs) has the best detail ever seen on a mastergrade. So bandai, PLEASE bring back abs

[@eugeniahawkins4747]

One of the reasons Bandai switched to polystyrene could be that abs plastic, while offering a firm grip, is more susceptible to damage from chemicals such as the stuff found in paint. Polystyrene is easier to paint with less worry of cracks forming after painting. With that said abs can still be painted but one needs to be careful about the amount of paint used and what kind your using. Personally though I don't see too much difference between polystyrene frames and abs frames. Of the mg kits I have I can really only name one that's gotten kinda loose (death scythe hell for anyone wondering) but after that the others have held up well.

[@eugeniahawkins4747]

@@jeff3221 They actually did something like that for the mg wing zero ver.ka. The joints/frames holding the main wings are abs. Makes sense considering how heavy they are, though I actually had one snap on me when I was trying to rotate it. Didn't even feel anything out of the norm till I let go. I don't know if this is the case for other and frames, but I've noticed that on the mentioned joints the plastic kind of likes to stick if left alone for a while making it difficult to move. I don't have this problem on any other kits and to this day it's the only joint I've ever broken.

[@tristain0]

@@eugeniahawkins4747 Aside from being selective from paints, it was probably because it can break under tension i.e the great mg sinanju ver. ka waist and other kits using abs. Also, I heard that abs somehow doesn't age well in some batches of kits which is apparent in some kits going flimsy overtime and with the ps changes it negated the problem. On a side note, most if not all third party kits is full abs especially with their inner frame so if anyone want to experience that abs supremacy they can try it with them.

[@AyubKhan-rk1oo]

Love the build commentary section 👌, you should do this with all complex kits it's well worth it. The gimmicks and attention to detail in this kit are amazing. Keep up the good work bro.

[@workingZen]

Very cool looking!

[@tristramnguyen712]

Glad I decided to pull the trigger earlier this year and buy 3 of these guys before they got sold out out of nowhere. Can't wait to get to building them

[@NeoSlashott]

Glad to say this, you can display this kit side by side with HG Kobu Kai (with a tiny pilot) which is the same exact 1/20 scale.

[@sharingansasuke5]

Too bad he gave the Kobu kai bronze tier for some reason 🤢

[@cyclopssam3309]

you know what, you have convent me, three forms, good accessory, and base, I'm sold. plus if you paint this badboy with some neo metallic blue, some silver and glow in the dark, you got your self a master piece.

[@TeagirlLillIanA]

The tail looks awesome

[@badudoydy5734]

Awesome!!!

[@VirussRuss]

Love this need one in my life now

[@larenzobraxton7494]

I’ve been looking at this kit for months. Im 90% on buying it

[@t.k.3862]

If someone hasn’t suggested already, maybe you could fix the hip by using a bit of the runner as a peg.

[@kyllerkill]

I used tamiya panel liner and Gaia paint and didn’t have any issues with the plastic. Seemed perfect to me

[@opiplamo]

Beautiful

[@harvylim827]

i like it when your doing effort to your hobby

[@WandererCayne]

This just makes me want to combine the inevitable PG Lupus Rex with this big bad kitty!!

[@333oaktree]

I bought this kit cause it looked special but haven't got around to building it yet. Glad to see that it's a great kit

[@j.l.9689]

Omg beautiful

[@leocelis824]

The cat nuts got me dying lol

[@gunpladdict7663]

I own this since it was first released a few month's ago totally awesome 1/20 scale bot and for a chill price!!!

[@BrazyJ]

This kit is beautiful

[@WindBreaker-hn5fz]

Depending on how that waste joint is constructed you could replace both of the hip pegs with a dowel rod and that might solve your hip joint issues. I know it doesn't solve the fact that you got a defective kit but at least it's a seemingly simple fix.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

They both swing forward together and there is a continuous gap all the way through the waist unit from leg to leg, so a dowel definitely could work

[@pikabolt09]

If Barbatos and Astray had a baby.

[@gamerkingdom1442]

I love the design! So cool…..

[@kevvin_ro8281]

never thought i’d here the phrase, “cat nuts” on this channel😂😂

[@neonhood2160]

It looks like ibo but they finally armored up that abdomen

[@russellsales7796]

This looks like if the Gundam Barbatos was made in the 00 timeline.

[@sheikah3303]

You should do this type of build log for major kits like pgs and mgex, cool idea

[@Angkoldorky]

Can’t wait to see how this will look side by side with the recently announced HG Ryujinmaru

[@kirkheiser4769]

Mine had the exact same default. Ended up sanding down a resin peg until it fit. Able to get most poses I could want out of the leg now

[@Zamm1n]

I honestly find myself more interested in bootleg kits these days, even though they have their issues some of them just look so amazing. Particularly stuff like this, the Nillson Works Astrays, and the model kits versions of Metal Builds by Daban and Dragon Momoko. I love the Metal Build aesthetic but those figures are just so expensive and well, figures.

[@austinjackson5205]

I’ve recently started buying daban kits and love them. The quality is pretty good and they go together pretty easily

[@codmdudekarl60]

the best PR kit[ or is it] dosen't exi-

[@PokemonCakery]

21:04 bravo! that articulated barbatos hand!!

[@mfathanfazhni5451]

I had built one nillson work before, and they're evolving. The previous astray from nillson work is a bit loose and i also losing one part of the foot

[@finalbladecrisis]

I actually had this sort of molding issue with an official Bandai kit, though not in such a critical spot. on the MG destiny extreme blast version the two pegs that connected the center of the front skirt were completely missing.

[@seando2866]

I love seeing you starting to take notice on 3rd parties’ kits cause some of them are fantastic, but just unfortunately got overshadowed by Bandai. Great review overall. I feel bad for you cause of that mishap on the crotch, seems like I was lucky to only have a black smear on one part. And one more thing I would like to add: the reason why it looks awkard on the backview when the optional crest is on (except the fact that you can see where the pegs are on that crest) was because you attach it wrong. You only need to remove the blue part on its forehead to do so, which is quite easy on my version. Then the crest just fits in flush

[@Agarricus]

If you wanted to switch blade colours, you could put blue gems on one side and yellow on the other

[@kyllerkill]

I put the yellow Gems in and the blue blade. Looks great.

[@athlon448]

We need more of this online stores gaikotsu🎉🎉 but i didnt saw a equivalent of a 1/144 scale there.

[@mjuneoginn]

Frosty Cat gives off some Code GEASS vibes- thanks to that head unit which looks like Lelouch Vi Britannia and Suzaku Kururugi's ZERO Helmet!😹

[@thelaw_00]

I've actually got a defective bandai gunpla kit only once. I can't remember what specific gunpla it was since it was so long ago maybe around 2008. Perhaps it was an MG or NG. But anyways, I got two left leg runner and it was so disappointing not having a right leg.

[@roycebenton2667]

I have one and it was 1000% perfect and my favorite. I am so sorry yours was missing the hip peg. That sucks otherwise this kit is like my " I change and pose it every day" desk model lol

[@MasterMarik]

This is such a cool looking kit, but dear god I need that sword for my Gundam kitbash, it would be perfect.

[@alifazrihadi1000]

This thing give more of an Aerial Gundam vibe rather than Barbatos. To me at least

[@haominh9582]

Maybe many people don't realize about the cat pilot, Nilson Works make the cat from a meme face 😂

[@paradox_saber54]

I have been debating between this and the Code Beast Hundred Edge. The only thing worrying me is getting a lemon like you did.

[@kingscarletbuilds]

Some sellers can do parts replacements, for any non official or 3rd party kit you should always check the parts fefore starting

[@tristain0]

Better buy the most recent one for a bigger chance of having a parts replacement and buy from a seller that can do replacements.

[@tristramnguyen712]

I think he just got really unlucky. I bought 3 and none of them have this issue

[@kyllerkill]

This is the only lemon I’ve heard from any review or video. Mine was perfect.

[@satanicpuppyoverlord9054]

Barcatos Feline Rex

[@nonothing8144]

I hope they make a mastergrade barbatos lupus one day.

[@stanb1604]

8:41 as a casual gunpla builder, this would really bum me out. Hopefully they offer replacements or at least are aware of the issue and is taking action.

[@kyllerkill]

I haven’t read it heard of any defects beside this persons. Mine was perfect.

[@quigonjin3229]

“It’s all perfect except for that hip joint” *trauma with mg freedom gundam 2.0 intensifies*

[@zannusx]

I didn't know there was issues with panel lining abs parts. I've been panel lining kits for years mostly with the pour type markers, and haven't had any issues

[@etankhardcore]

Loving the reviews on third party kits, I’ve been on the fence about this one but seeing this (and the ridiculous pointy shoulders added on) kinda sealed the deal for me. Any chance you’ll be doing the Rodams 1/72 RAS-30 (GP03)? It’s either out of pure interest on your thoughts about that kit or just a sadistic wish lol

[@Agarricus]

As soon as i saw that shield I thought that it would look great as shoulder pauldrons, and now I understand why

[@Agarricus]

With it split can you attach one half to each arm fro dual massive shield claws?

[@fearforger]

I also bought this kit, and that same leg peg also was not molded in mine, managed to get something together tho

[@chacrawarrior]

The cat and dog war just escalated to another level.

[@ramenpals]

Just wow

[@wulf8889]

If HG Amplified IMGN continues maybe will get an HG of the Byakko that I can actually buy.

[@beanieheid520]

nice

[@supsup335]

Forget PG. When can I get an RG IBO kit? That is the real question

[@RR_1138]

I had gotten a HIRM Wing Zero, and the plastic was warped , then the brittle plastic frame broke while putting it on a stand. Got it from Amazon and just returned and refund, luckily

[@darrylgilbert8472]

wow this like gundam barbatos

[@thebackcorner1427]

If you’re enjoying these third party gunpla, you should try supernova’s master grades! They’re all based off the MG wing Ver. EW kits, with a ton more detail and absolutely sick weapon options! If I had to recommend one out of the lineup, it would have to be their heavyarms igel!

[@RPN_07]

There expensive as f, I don't know.

[@kyllerkill]

I got mine from show z store and the instructions came with how to put the armor on. In a separate two page manual.

[@Tebitots]

god I hope they do a rendition of the Sword King form, and if possible similar to Motor Nuclear's MNQ-04. I think I might just actually buy that...

[@Phantomre]

I always rewatch this video and attempt to look for the kit online and realize its nearly impossible to find I hope they rerelease this thing someday.

[@lucaseichler3140]

Bandai's polycaps are made of PE (Polyethelene). PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is a material commonly used in pipes. Hell, you can buy pvc pipes at your local hardware store.

[@joshuamichael2216]

hey Mech, can you do a review on the Full-Armour Unicorn Ver. Ka? been wanting to see a review on it specifically from you for a long long time now. would also help in making my decision on whether to buy it or not. thanks! 😅

[@lchen2192]

Thanks for the good review! It’s more like a normal scale version of White Tiger Ryujinmaru, which Bandai didn’t make. I like how Bandai’s laziness has allowed a lot of other third party company to thrive lol

[@benjaminsmith2367]

I preordered this amd can say I was not disappointed. My only defect was a dark streak in one of the white armor bits, and it is not too noticeable. Very sad to see you got ome with an undershot part.

[@MrQuester1]

I somehow got a clear one! :-O

[@wynnpimentel4438]

Ikr. Every manual should start at the legs.

[@crashking7582]

When will you release the Sazabi Ver.Ka? I would like your opinion on it.

[@Gamer-ni3fd]

Love how this model isn't available anywhere but from scalpers 🙃. I'm new to Gunpla and I feel like it's either pay scalpers or go without.

[@greyramsey3568]

Same ._.

[@tristramnguyen712]

This kit was pretty easy to find prior to this review. It'd been up on the front page of usa gundam for a long time before it finally sold out yesterday

[@kyllerkill]

Gundam central had it yesterday April the 26th. And show z still had it yesterday as well.

[@greyramsey3568]

as an entry level builder mecha is where I get most all of my model kit news from. just kinda sucks :(

[@ariesboy5542]

I expected that shield can be splitted into two claws weapons for its two hands. Do you think it would look better if there were some white color for the tail? Btw love to see more affordable cool unique kits from other brands.

[@Amatsaru29]

If Barbatos had super robot muscles

[@hotrinhthien4363]

Yep that is the kit i want to have but I can't find it in Vietnam

[@autumnatic6507]

I'm waiting for RG Barby

[@ryukiii4228]

I wish an hg exists. I could use this for so many customs.

[@ac7gabrielemartini804]

Ah yes, who needs a console when you have cat nuts

[@sLy09]

The thumbnail gives me a Mashin Hero Wataru vibes

[@sLy09]

@MIRAGE MAZINKAISER SAGA glad to know, thanks for the info

[@Nintenja889]

If the price wasn’t such a gut-punch, id get this in an instant.

[@kyllerkill]

It’s only $100. For a pg. that’s super cheap considering Bandai charges $300 for theirs. And this figure is worth it through and through. You won’t be disappointed. Mine came perfect. I haven’t heard of any defects till I saw this review.