My Top 5 Favorite and Least Favorite MG Gundam Kits

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[@chocola4881]

Nice

[@Sotau890]

You should get both HG shining gundam and master gundam

[@hafizulshauqie3222]

yeah nice video now do rg version 2021.i know its only been 50 minute after you post this but ....yeah

[@gundambuilder2129]

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[@anthonylandreau9503]

87..

[@unscstormtrooper8964]

Barbatos's hands can do 90-degree adduction, which is unprecedented and it's the only gundam kit that can do it. That's already a big win

[@anoninstinct]

can’t the gunner zaku do this too?

[@gatomeong]

the MG GTO RX-78-2 can do this too, it's not a lot but it's still there. I have one with the hands like that

[@germanytiger4405]

Ageis Leg issues tho.

[@ProtoZer0.7]

The MG Barbatos made me like the mobile suit retroactively lol

[@Edward-bb2uy]

nah, my rg qant's premolded hands can also do the same thing

[@jadenandres8238]

The MG Barbatos is almost 2 years old? Damn, it felt like it released just last month.

[@lashleynationallibrary5695]

With the arrival of the pandemic, the flow of time itself became convoluted

[@ocap3157]

@@lashleynationallibrary5695 tomorrow will be 2024

[@ernestorio3550]

@@lashleynationallibrary5695 yeah the pandemic happened when i was in Senior High School year, and before i knew it now i'm in my second year at College. Things just flew by fast when we can't do anything like before anymore

[@alastormedial]

No, that can't possibly be true, NO

[@traidahhsien7378]

I hope MG Barbatos Lupus comes out December this year!

[@dragonpup5883]

I am still surprised after the amazing MG Barbatos we haven't seen any other IBO Master Grades. They all use the same inner frame so it should be relatively easy to engineer.

[@UVAmatsuo]

Especially considering Barbie line alone already has 2 Hi-Res kits and 2 Metal Builds. With IBO having like 5 total Metal Builds.

[@zeigald]

@@UVAmatsuo I'm pretty sure it's Metal Robot only, not Metal Build.

[@bryanmerel]

I want a master grade Graze. I really want to see how they will interpret that opening head sensor Gimmick on a kit. Not mentioning it was an awesome design for a Grunt Suit.

[@jeff3221]

@@bryanmerel the 1/100 Graze kits you just open up the face exactly like the anime

[@bryanmerel]

@@jeff3221 i wouldn't call that a proper execution of it. I am damn sure they can do something similar to how the 2.0 Zaku moves their Mono Eyes.

[@vamthedestroyer]

All the 08th MS Team kits need a serious 2.0. That Gouf alone was probably THE coolest Gouf or specialized Zaku type ever made.

[@drunkdriver]

This is no zaku, boy! Not a Zaku! -Ramba Ral

[@vamthedestroyer]

@@drunkdriver Zaku TYPE lol.

[@weiqiaocheng9185]

Man I agree, when Alex 2.0 I literally giggled with joy

[@Leafs-k9e]

How can i not agree?

[@batriam5921]

Damn it hurts so much watching this 2 years later. It's been 4 years and still no MG Barbatos Lupus. WHY BANDAI?? You already have the gundam frame it can't take that much effort to make the Lupus

[@edwardmunoz3398]

They'd make so much money off it too so im starting to think its some form of copy right issue

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

The Exia needs a 2.0. Give it the MGEX treatment with LEDs, basically a downscaled version of the PG in terms of features.

[@xsinx6577]

I thought exia 2.0 was confirmed after the kyrios, dynames, and virtue?

[@UVAmatsuo]

@@xsinx6577 Them Releasing Exia R3 a month or 2 ago leans more towards no... Though Strike set the standard that they would update Exia.

[@harbingerd.8457]

Don't give Bandai ideas

[@Hi_Its_Akira]

I would buy MGEX Exia in a heartbeat. That would be awesome.

[@killer13324]

@@xsinx6577 gonna have to look at virtue box art. there's been a pattern. If exia's on it, then a 2.0 [or at least 1.5] is lowkey confirmed

[@steelsiphon]

The EZ8 was my first ever Master Grade back in 2002. I loved it but the problems just became more and more obvious as years go on. Such a great series needs the 2.0 treatment.

[@Shroudalisk]

I'm happy you mentioned AGE1-Normal, such an underrated MG kit

[@charlesvincentformoso3379]

Yeah I want a MG version of Lupus too, but I’m a huge fan of the Lupus Rex, which also needs a MG Version and as well as Vidar. Please Bandai, you already made the perfect inner frame for any future MG IBO kits

[@jaketheberge1970]

I'm shocked they never did a mg Graze. There are so many variants they could slap a pbandai on.

[@andri6251]

the Lupus Rex has weird proportion, i mean the name literally means king of wolf, but with the big arms and tailblade it looks like a monke

[@deruka7820]

Agreed, Lupus Rex is one of my all time favorite looking Gundams, i want a stellar set for it. The current full mechanics 1/100 has some flaws i'd like a proper MG set to fix :x

[@augus8416]

Many people don't like Bael, but I really really want him in MG guise...

[@Youarekenough]

@@Techie404 Even the chainsaw mace from 6th form was too heavy for the hand... Cant imagine how theyre gonna do the big ass rex's mace

[@tekkadan097]

The mg barbatos is my all time favorite kit in general. I still remember the shear excitement I felt when it finally released in my area. It’s a build I remember vividly. If you haven’t built it, do yourself a favor and build it

[@edvill82]

Been subscribed to you for a long time, I took a break on gunpla but now I’m back, i went straight to your vid to check out what to build next. Keep it up!

[@riffska]

Funnily enough I was looking for mg kits since the eclipse is coming out, and I'm trying to break thru my hg/rg only shell. Nice timing!

[@radityabudimansyah1240]

Ummmm sir, can you please tell me where did you get that pfp 👉👈

[@riffska]

@@radityabudimansyah1240 Honestly I forgot too! I set this as my pfp ages ago lmao but I think just typing "tracer pfp" shud show the same result, I tried it a few secs ago and it worked. Have fun~

[@GreenfaceONE]

I'm new to building gunpla and am currently building the HG Barbatos when I decided to take a break and found your video. Happy I picked a cool looking Gundam and I will be getting myself a MG to build soon. I've been watching more of your videos lately and have to say I really like your channel. Thanks for all that you do!

[@Pshpshpshpshpshpshpsh]

I remember building a g gundam MG as a kid… without nippers, just pulling them out of the trees and trimming it with a pit of scissors. It was my first MG and was not fun but so fun at the same time.

[@fancypotato2195]

I read the title and the first thing that came to my mind is "I bet his favourite mg is Barbatos." And then "Yep. Saw it coming." Edit : I too want an MG Lupus as well mecha

[@Youarekenough]

And also vidar. But what im more excited is lupus rex, the 1/100 and hg is really meh. But with the more advanced tech bandai have, i really cant wait

[@leo3k]

Lupus Rex too please

[@averynvoleen9252]

I want a lupus rex.

[@willowravencroft]

I also want the lupus..

[@rakhmathadita3917]

Monkey paw : *p-bandai*

[@Jazard2k]

Sadly, I agree with your assessment on the Ez8. It was also my first Master Grade kit and while mine has still held up well over the years, I wait with baited breath for them to come out with a 2.0 version.

[@rinyzk]

I recently got the Freedom 2.0 as my first MG and it was a great time to put together. And as you said, it did have a bit of looseness in some areas but it was nothing that a little reassembly didn't take care of.

[@daviid_ee]

I built the Barbatos last year. It has remained in the same standing pose, but It's one that always catches my attention when looking at my display. It's so unique and different from my other gundam kits. Barbie and Mustachio (Turn-A) are awesome robots that break the usual gundam mold.

[@davidjeffers6339]

Currently building the MGEX strike freedom gold frame. Glad to see your hopes came true with this incredible update! I’m loving it so far!

[@Iamtemjin]

Plan to get that Barbs (mainly with the 6th Form) and Freedom 2.0 soon. I’m truly looking forward to giving these builds a try. Great video!

[@EpicMEF]

Started with Gundam Wing on Toonami like so many back in the day, but 8TH MS team solidified my love of Gundam and what you said about it is spot on. First kits I got were A MG ZAKU II and a HG Gouf Custom cause of that series. 3rd was a HG Guntank lol Thanks for the great vids as always :)

[@thomaskok5773]

Strange, my blue frame D isn't as bad as you describe, it has been 3 years on my shelf collecting dust since I straight build it and it still holds up on its own and fully loaded up without the action base.

[@BlueAmerican26]

It’s not bad at all. Mecha g just has shitty opinions and a shitty mind for gundam models.

[@AdlyLuq]

@@BlueAmerican26 WHOA CHILL

[@Zaku_Phantom]

@@AdlyLuq 😂😂

[@pazu3377]

@@BlueAmerican26 that one right there was a violation personally I wouldn't take it🤣

[@KaiserStormTracking]

@@BlueAmerican26 Its his opinion mate If he doesn't like it but we do thats perfectly fine

[@twraia]

Would be really cool if you could do a video along the line of top 5 “untouchable” vs top 5 solid/posable gunplas. Having seen the state of some of those Unicorn MGs, it’d be good to know what are the biggest hand grenades after a while

[@youmgsandwiche]

Jesta! I love it so much, it's neat to see it on your top 5

[@zgmfx-09a]

By far my favorite is the Hi nu ver ka, theres just something about the design, build, decals, LED unit, amuro action base included - everything, I've built everything on this list except the age 1 and it still takes the cake.

[@Jaynesslessly]

i love the hi nu too, imo its the sickest looking gundam in the entirety of gundam. its the perfect blend of classic industrial blocky UC designs and a sleek backpack with wings that resembles some of the newer AU favorites like wing and seed. the new RG looks aboslutely god like and pushes the details to 11.

[@zgmfx-09a]

@@onyxwolfreaper21 Oh they hold up well

[@tteokbokki588]

Just built the mg hi nu as it was my all time grail kit and i have to say its such an amazing kit. Im so happy with how the decals turned out and the build was really fun. Easily my favorite kit i own out of maybe 30 other master grades

[@my5head]

Tied with the Sazabi Ver Ka as my favorite kit as well. And I don't care that they don't canonically go together, they're actually beautiful to pose together.

[@zgmfx-09a]

@@my5head mine are on the shelf together as well

[@UMIF001]

I miss the time when we are still hype waiting the MG Barbatos to release :)

[@darthhasifius9770]

Agreed. I own all the Barbatos variants on HG and would really like to see RG and MG versions of them

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Only built a couple MGs but the Wing Gundam Zero Ver.Ka was just so much fun.

[@heero8130]

I also felt the joy of building it, it's an extraordinary simple kit

[@heero8130]

It's lowkey

[@IlanMuskat]

Justice for the D! The Astrays are all really great kits, and the D, honestly, is the only one that can actually hold its main weapons without drooping. Those TacArms pn the Second Revise and Kai are cool, but all of them need secondary stands and that severely limits the posting. When you trick out the D with its two giant combined "Sipel" swords, it's hugely impressive, but all of the swords can combine in a playable variety of ways, and that's rare for an MG. Plus, its flight pack is probably the best version of the AIle striker. I wonder if your opinion on the D might shift like it did with the Jesta, because really, even if it's the least of the Astrays (and honestly it's my favourite of them!) it's still an Astray, which is a unique and delightful Gundam design. ....otherwise great list. Heck, even with that difference of opinion, great list. And I suppose being in the bottom five, at least it's being discussed!

[@ami-kun]

Tbh the best astray imo would be the red frame even tho the blue frame still holds up without those blades, but they should do a mg gold frame amatsu mina

[@IlanMuskat]

@@ami-kun there are a few options for the Red Frame (the Kai, the Turn Red, the Red Dragon and the P-Bandai "standard") and they're all great in different ways - but more would always be better! If they can get the Amatsu Mina (and even Hana) to hold up that would be excellent.

[@ami-kun]

@@IlanMuskat same I just pray the Hana won’t be p Bandai because that would suck

[@razrafz]

tbh i didnt really like the head mounted daggers. the handles made it look like it has a pair of mouse ears. but thinking back maybe i shouldve gotten it instead of the mg red frame kai. i can always choose to not put those daggers on

[@IlanMuskat]

@@razrafz the red frame Kai is an awesome kit and I don’t think you need to have any regrets! The TacArms bow form alone is one of the coolest Gundam weapons ever. The head daggers can just clip on to other ones, or you can hold them in its hands; the weapons do a lot of fun combination, but there really isn’t a “bad” Astray out there

[@abhigyanshreyas2895]

Everytime i watch your channel i feel satisfyed and happy . Awesome work keep it up

[@x_data_x]

I just built the 1/100 FM Lupus, and it was pretty awesome. It could use more details on the inner frame and outer articulation, but it’s really great

[@orkboy59]

I picked one up on a trip to Japan in 2019 and just got around to putting it together. Great kit.

[@x_data_x]

It’s so sick, it’s really huge for a 1/100 as well. I love the aggressive look and the arm cannons. Coolest feet imo too

[@albertogarcia305]

I bought all mg age kits man. They're really great and fun to put together. They're all so nice and simple yet badass plays on the 78-2.

[@bakitto6933]

Awesome video. I'm honestly surprised tho that the MG Dynames wasn't in here. Probably one of my favorite MG ever

[@VoidCraftGaming]

MG Barbatos was my first master grade, its awesome I want there to be more iron blooded orphans master grade kits like Vidar and Bael and barbatos lupis rex as you said in the video.

[@Shinigasumi]

I can agree with a few of these (mainly the ones I've built), and I can say the Barbatos is one of my favorite kits (and it was one of my first kits, ever); but I'd probably put the Double X on my list. I can agree with the Jesta tho; I LOVE that kit - and yeah, they come in threes, and in black, almost something like a Tri-Star, maybe? LOL. I have a FAZZ in my queue, and I have the GM Dominance (which I hope is as good as it looks). Gotta give love to the grunt suits!

[@WD_Nikingu]

MG Gundam Barbatos (Clear Color ver.) was the first kit i ever built and i loved every second of it! It really has a that certain cool factor and it is what i would like to call; Perfection👌

[@ronnbot]

I just picked up the Barbatos recently and the Gundam Base Limited clear one at that. Can't wait to build it. Nice to see the Freedom 2.0 as well, I have the clear one too. Will get the ZZ; actually couldn't decide between that and the FAZZ before. Also will to to start looking at the AGE - always ignored that line. Thanks for this list but now I don't want to build my Delta Plus and Victory Gundam kits, lol.

[@tikkanut3591]

I really love the video thanks so much! I just got into gunpla and my first kit was the Gundam Bael 1/100 full mechanics. I just ordered an MG Freedom 2.0 kit. Can you point me in the direction of where to find these upgraded metal parts for the waists that are prone to breaking?

[@lp1spiritguidance577]

Love that you had. Asu e playing in the back ground ❤️

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you Gaikotsu for another great video!!

[@massimorosiello6055]

The 1/100 MG barbatose is my first gunplay ever and the reason I got into gunpla, even though I may have not properly fit the torso to the waist it was fun and can’t wait to buy the lupos or another one and get the extension kit

[@housequay]

For MGs I have built the Wing Gundam Fenice Rinascita, and the 00 Qan[t]. Love them both, still pretty solid, and equally solid with one not particularly better than the other for quality. I've pre-ordered the Eclipse MG tho so I'm looking forward to that next. Had Dynames, Kyrios, Barbatos and many other on my list for a long time but can grab them at a reasonable price so I'm just focusing on what's coming out in the future instead.

[@andreassetiawan7773]

Eventhough I am not a big IBO fan at heart, I agree that MG Barbatos has completely won me over to like the kit form's design. The engineering of this kit is awesome as well, I really enjoyed building it as it's a complete overhaul from the 1/100 wiggly flops. Though there are some kits that needed the revised/overhaul treatment than new IBO series MGs, I would not complain if Bandai decided to pump more. I know everybody is waiting for Lupus Rex but the holy grail for me is the Rebake Full City. Please make that happen Bandai!

[@heartfang13]

I got the Freedom 2.0 for my birthday this year, and I can't believe how good it looks right out of the box.

[@markthemutation7866]

My first kit was the MG barbatos. Still holds up well after a year tho the only parts that have loosen up are the skirt front armor and the chin

[@MrMisterMisterMr]

I had already planned on making Barbatos my first Master Grade build. Good to know my choice was a wise one lol.

[@briancao5793]

I bought a delta plus in 2019 and I'm not having any issue with brittle plastic

[@fiaTheFae]

hey I'd love to see a video of you going back and (re?)finishing some old kits like that Exia Dark Matter

[@nan0phone]

Hearing Asu e being played during the MG Age 1 Normal part made me feel really nostalgic

[@santiagogarcia1606]

I don’t have a ton of MGs but the ones I do have is the mg barbatos, wing zero ew ver ka, epyon, and the heavyarms so they’re probably my favorite MGs since I have them, all of them are either pretty rad at minimum, to S tier great, I adore the ones I have

[@xlashe]

lmao the mg astray blue frame d is one of my favorite kits. it looks absolutely sick fully kitted out and mg astrays are fun builds. also its held its current pose for well over a year without losing parts or sagging at all

[@TiffTiffGaming]

8th ms is what got me into gundam again as an adult and the ez8 as well as the gundam ground type are still two of my favourites, hope they make some updated kits because they deserve it but I won't go getting my hopes up

[@dacam63]

Great video, just starting in the hobby. What is top coating? Thanks

[@johannestempest874]

Mecha, could you do a Fenice Rinascita MG review? I'm buying one soon because I love how it looks like an enhanced Wing Gundam, but there aren't many reviews out there, and those I've seen I do not find satisfying enough or explicit so as to say what's wrong or what to be prepared for. Became a fan of yours this year, as I started to get back slowly back into Gunpla. Thanks for all your wisdom!

[@samuraiawesome3421]

I just started building gundam and i am having so much fun. I got the #1 MG for my birthday cant wait to start it.

[@railfe_]

Does sticker wear if kept in storage? Planning on not placing stickers and keeping it until I can paint kits.

[@omi-guy8759]

Keep up the good work love the content

[@Dracobyte]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@Drewlinska]

Man, my first kit was the EZ8. Just goes to show you that even the lesser kits can still get someone into the hobby. Side note I later went and watched the shows and yeah, the kit lacks a ton of articulation.

[@moistmercenary]

So happy to see my favorite somewhere on the list, I love the ZZ

[@squidclyx7328]

My "mg barbatos" came in yesterday and I found out I got an unofficial version of the mg with some parts of the expansion set

[@squidcultist0022]

My favorite MG kit so far is the ms-07B-3 Gouf custom. Its sturdy and looks so cool

[@tamerxero]

I bought the IBO Barbatos and just waiting for it to get here. Seeing him on your list, where he's at, I feel super justified

[@julien2983]

oooh I have the barby in my backlog, might have to tackle that beast soon!

[@misteramerica5893]

I feel so old, I remember when God Gundam’s release with the inner-frame was so innovative and new.

[@artificemdeomnibus9059]

My Astray Blue Frame D hasn't had problems with things falling off, and yes it IS a straight build. The only issue I've had is that when the "swords" are fully combined, the blades don't stay in orientation quite perfectly (i.e. they sag a little) due to the small size of the joint used. But aside from that, no issues, especially not like Mecha mentioned. Oh, I do keep it on a stand, though. It's a SEED kit with all the balance issues inherent in those packs!

[@ronnycsiregar3262]

The MG Barbatos is the first MG I got and is the 4th Gunpla kit I own, I got it for my birthday and spent the next 2 weeks afterschool building it in my room, and damn was that a great 2 weeks. I have a bunch of robot toys in general and the MG Barbatos is my center piece and its incredible.

[@yodamasterx1869]

Actually ordering freedom 2.0 tonight. Where can I get the aftermarket hip joints? I'm not finding them.

[@stevebazin127]

I've got the MG double Zeta coming soon. I'm so excited

[@javierandres6152]

Im currently geting into gunpla and im glad my first mg was Barbatos, such a badass model, now im going for Epyon

[@decoder1157]

What was the song playing for the Delta Gundam? I never really kept up with the anime except for Wing, IBO, and the original.

[@ghostkhaos2]

I've never made a gunpla, but I recently preordered a pbandai MG clear color Barbatos because I just loved how it looked. Any tips for it since it will be my first build?

[@FatNinjaWalrus]

found your channel a few months ago and marathoned a ton of videos off of it, then bought myself an MG Kyrios for Christmas as my very first build, including some panel lining. I'm halfway through it and i've already got my eyes on an MG Barbatos as well... this is entirely your fault lol

[@mysticcribbs3756]

So, the unicorn kits were prone to breaking?A couple parts on my banshee broke while building it,I just thought I was being too rough

[@macisaac9015]

Ive never been so early. Love your videos.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Thank you Mac!

[@loophole3526]

Got a reprint of the Delta Plus coming. I'll let you know if the plastic is improved.

[@cesium_55]

Yo nice video bro keep it up

[@thienle976]

How do you deal when the freedom 2.0 being loosen up Tks for ur help

[@terrickmark2429]

The mg barbatos was actually my first gundam that I built. It wasn’t hard for me. I only made a minor mistake with the foil stickers.

[@louisbosch2182]

Where did you get the replacement parts

[@keaganrosario8230]

We need an updated video of your top 5 favorite and least favorite!

[@Jirujan]

3:15 "this is one of those kit kits i find is always falling over on my shelf" maybe you should've use Action Base 5 to make it stand still. i use it on my 00 QAN[T] Full Saber and adjust it on standing position 10:54 is MG Victory Ver.Ka comes with Hexa head? just curious

[@baiqi2123]

My barbatos is top one MG in your list. And I very agree, it so stable and awesome. And it brings me good luck when I build it. It's my lucky charm. Since then, I keep finding other barbatos to fill my display. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Vezon2121]

I recently got the rezel. I haven't had any problems with the plastic so they mightve updated it

[@SCEnver]

What’s the one you put together at the very beginning?

[@EvoHobby]

Keep up the good work well love the content

[@waynelindsay967]

Hey so what does anyone recommend for a beginner's mg gunpla because I've been thinking about getting one for awhile now and don't know what to get (I'll pick whatever pops up more in the comments)

[@gatomeong]

can u guys help me decide which to buy? im torn between mg barbatos or mg wing zero ver ka

[@arkyoptrix]

Only ever built one MG kit - the Mobile Pod Ball Ver.Ka - and I love it.

[@angpeter1075]

Mecha be patient the lupus is coming out soon but not yet and I don't know when is it coming.

[@eomersimbajon2938]

If anything, the MG Barbatos is actually more Poster art accurate, rather than anime accurate, or even LINEART accurate on the wiki. or the promotional images accurate

[@ernestorio3550]

I never view MG as Anime Accurate since Bandai purposely add new details into them that obviously wasn't there in the original design used in the Anime. Which is why imo HG (depending if it's a kit from UC or AU) is more Anime Accurate since the are well just what you expect in terms of looks, but the proportions does vary with every release since i see that newer HG revives had those Modern feel that doesn't belong to the original old school design

[@reschke5]

When you say metal hips for the freedom gundam what exactly do you mean??

[@5Chaor]

I just finish the Delta Plus. Unfortunately it still seems to have the same issues. Only messed around for it for a bin the joints for the arms already having stress marks and on top of that I had to tighten up the hips because the polly cap can't seem the hold the legs up.

[@MrTmeister7]

You should give the mg acguy a try, its old but Gold and would definitly benefit from a 2.0 version

[@tykelly123]

I agree with Barbatos as number one. It was first and best MG I've ever built. Plus it helped me take my mind off things last November while building it.

[@inkarozu2309]

The Dark Matter Exia and Strike Freedom are the only of these listed I own. My all time favorite I've built is a toss up between the Sinanju Ver Ka Titanium Finish and the Astray Red Dragon. Least favorite would be the Full Armor Unicorn Ver Ka, it just has too much that it can never hope to carry.

[@gapzero]

Built 3 Jesta’s too. 1 Jesta Connon and 2 Regular Jesta. To complete the Tri-Star Team. Disappointed about the Delta Plus really want one but heard alot of bad reviews about it.

[@Lazlowe]

Does the MG Delta Plus share frame with the MG Hyaku Shiki 2.0?

[@SND.Yukiii]

Hi! Do you have review of the Musha mk II Tokugawa ver?