HGUC 1/144 Gundam F91 Review | MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM F91

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The HG Gundam F91 proves the old saying; Good things come in small packages!
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0:00 INTRO
0:38 IN THE BOX
2:48 AESTHETICS
5:42 ACCESSORIES
10:25 TRANSFORMATION
11:17 ARTICULATION
14:46 VERDICT
#gundam #gunpla #Gundamf91

[@neotypus]

You can actually mod the front handel to move just by using ur nippers

[@thiagovercosa8478]

How can I do this?

[@neotypus]

@@thiagovercosa8478 just after you have the grey pice nestled in one of the white prices nip both ends of the handle leaving nubs that will hold it in when you put the other white pice on I’ll upload a vid from my TikTok in a cupule of days

[@thiagovercosa8478]

@@neotypus thanks man, i appreciate it

[@zakhaevshub4735]

This is a nice tips, but how do you prevent the vsbr joint from being broken ? (This is what I hate about HGUC F91, I wish it had stronger/thicker vsbr joints

[@Bobert2020]

@@zakhaevshub4735 just put some super glue on the point that snapped and let it dry. It will work and you can still move it to the firing position

[@itsdantaylor]

Fun Fact about F91. Initially F91's goal was to set a new precedence for smaller Gundams to ultimately cut down on plastic costs for the model kits. However manufacturer didn't foresee that this would mean new tools/molds and less ability to reuse old molds on the new smaller proportions. That would ultimately prove to be more expensive then what they would end up saving on plastic. I do love the lore justification for this. As beam technology advanced in the years after the One Year War, basically a beam shot was going to destroy a mobile suit if it hit, regardless of the armor the suit was wearing. As such it became more tactically sound to make smaller, faster mobile suits to not get hit.

[@yungmarsupial]

As an owner of one of these, it’s literally the smallest thing you’ll have on your shelf and it always stands out because of it.

[@fishpop]

Crossbone is a wee lad aswell.

[@YouSeeGundam]

smallest thing on your shelf gunpla wise would probably be the gundam artifact line, those things are like the size of a quarter

[@Crim-kun]

as i have the rg crossbone ican agree late uc bois are smol. also isnt victory the same size?

[@fishpop]

@@Crim-kun That he is.

[@somayough]

The crossbone HG is smaller than the f91 or the victory I think.

[@reiji647]

YAAAYYYYY That Gundam the origin walkin behind was the best XD

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I was wondering about this guy. I have a small goal of collecting all of the flagships. I'd definitely get this guy.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

That's a solid goal! I remember they had all the MGs of the main Gundam suits lined up by release date in The Gundam Base. There's something so cool about being able to se all of the hero gundams standing beside each other.

[@kosmokat111]

@@MechaGaikotsu Still waiting on that MG G-Self lol

[@staticdescent4769]

I would recommend the master grade F91 over this, it's an amazing kit with tons of colour accuracy and mechanical detail. Also roughly the size of a high grade

[@ranggarangga6370]

@@staticdescent4769 ok but the hg still good

[@ranggarangga6370]

@@staticdescent4769 and it was my first kit

[@D.Snom.]

The handle on the beam rifle is movable it’s just that is molded into the rest of the rifle like any other part of the runner. As soon as you cut it it’ll be moveable

[@Kingronthegreat]

"For something so small, and for something that's 8 years old, it's still aesthetically very impressive.." ..FBI FREEZE.

[@suncanny1418]

*oh no*

[@exiagn0012]

Loli intensifies

[@riskycharis4950]

Oh tidak :)

[@First-Name_Last-Name]

I have the Mobile Doll Sarah kit on my PC desk... (sweats profusely)

[@ryujokatagiri7019]

*OH NO*

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

6:07 If you want better hands, just get the build hands square and round. There are 3 different sizes, 3 different styles, and 2 pairs of each.

[@malachimusclerat]

does he get rid of stuff after he reviews it? i'd assume those are still in his hand jar somewhere

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I absolutely love them! 100% a required kit. Those wrist hinges give me life!

[@AuroraDawnOff]

Man, seeing the HGUC F91 next to the RG Crossbone just makes me really want a RG F91

[@TheLVJ]

It would be so good with improved proportions.

[@kariqdatmenace6642]

This model kit was given to me by my middle school teacher and i'll never forget building it on a good ole saturday

[@falcon5391]

Bros lucky.

[@asuna07neros]

I have this little kit on my collection as well. For a gunpla that is cheap, while it may be small but with its weapons loadout, F91 still stands out among the 1/144 scale models. I highly recommend it as well.

[@tomaszurbanowicz1559]

It looks really awesome posed next to something like a Unicorn

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Mecha. I am still waiting for you to do your Top 10 Biggest and Baddest GUNS in Gundam.

[@ebindelgado9660]

I'm still waiting the top 10 best & worst MG ver ka kits

[@MusicFan752]

@@ebindelgado9660 Best ver ka will more than likely be the wing zero custom, worst being the victory gundam.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Noted! Expect to see that sometime in the future!

[@MasterSwo]

@@MechaGaikotsu I certainly hope so... I need ideas for my custom! XD

[@floofiekun1875]

@@MechaGaikotsu Hopefully it wont take 5+ years or so XD

[@Bobert2020]

Apparently this thing isn't 1/144 scale. It is a few millimeters taller than it is supposed to be

[@reijigamer]

Correct. The HG versions of the 15m-ish MS are around 1/132 scale.

[@Metalwario64]

Some people complain about that, but it's surely for stability reasons. Even at that, every one of these I've own has broken at the VSBRs over time.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

@@Metalwario64 They feel REALLY delicate where they attach to the body

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Now that I know that it will keep me up at night. And that's not a joke...

[@Matanumi]

Isn't f91 smaller in cannon anyways?

[@sey7686]

Mecha is one of those KZbinrs who's sponsors are just so damn fun to watch because of how unique they are

[@coleviloria3800]

F91 is my favorite Gundam. After images are so cool. I hope we get more HGUC kits from F91, I’d love a new HGUC Heavygun.

[@nategajo2330]

ngl finding gunpla models right now has been a STRUGGLE. Everything is out of stock or overpriced :(

[@corbingarrison7167]

I feel that

[@HURT108]

This is guy is going for 15 on Amazon rn, just gotta keep your eyes peeled

[@NapoleonBorn2Party]

Me: *cries in poor*

[@taidan19]

Painting this kit was extremely hard due to the size, but totally worth it. One of my favorites Also, VSBR stickers are still holding after three years

[@exiagn0012]

Not good for beginner who want to painting

[@rafsolo]

If I recall correctly, the f91 is small by design in universe as well. I bought one and painted it like the f91 imagine from build fighters

[@bntrs]

This is an awesome little kit. Painted in some of the extra yellow details with a gundam marker and it really looked nice with that amount of detail in such a small size. Since I've heard the VSBR hinges are easy to break i filed the pegs on both sides so they move more smoothly and won't break as easily (just like the GEP zeta shoulders). I love how they've shrunken down the engineering in this kit - the pair of polycaps in the shoulders is so simple but effective and the way the VSBRs swivel from the back to under the arms is really cool

[@OrdinaryJo927]

So I noticed you said that the second handle on the beam rifle can't be moved side to side, but it can. You just need to cut it out. I know it dosen't say so in the instructions but the white cover will hold it in place.

[@EXADragaon]

Tip: the 2nd handle of the beam rifle is designed to be cut off and sandwiched between the white parts so it can be rotated side to side

[@pacolai5536]

The swinging joints on the vespers can be delicate and prone to breaking be careful

[@KaijinZero]

i'm pretty surprised you didnt compare it to any Wing HG kit for the size.

[@brandonmcclane2507]

Careful with the VSPR when you swing it to the front, you could snap the joint in half

[@ShadowBoxer5]

Thanks for the advice. I just bought it yesterday and planning to build it tomorrow.

[@shockbladezed1871]

I love these old gunpla reviews because it shows how old kits compare to modern standards. Still waiting on the rg freedom, hgce strike freedom, hg 00 raiser and hg 00 qant

[@MasterSwo]

Say Mecha, if you have a HGAC Wing Gundam or Wing Zero, maybe check to see if their saber effects would fit better. They're the same shade of green as F91s so they should look right at home.

[@andrewosborne6157]

My 2 favorite kits, F91 and Mudrock. Don’t have the HG F91 yet, but have the MG 2.0 of it. My ideal custom is mixing the 2, currently waiting on stuff to come in.

[@Amuro1X]

For anyone wondering, because he didn't show it off, yes, it can hold the VSBRs in hand when they're deployed. Also, the stickers for the VSBRs ain't bad. They look fine when on.

[@ren-fz9fk]

I remember asking for this kit to be reviewed, thanks for doing it!

[@AmericanPride42]

Mecha needs to look at his Moon Gundam, and revive Zakus to see that he has seen trigger finger hands like that before.

[@gragma]

From all of my HG kit this is one of my favorites because of the design, the size and posses.

[@noruku6535]

I always viewed the alternate face as a Gundam mustache.

[@lastcubonefromlavendertown3665]

I have this kit on my shelf i loved it the build was fun and it looks amazing the only problem I had with it was the wing things snapped off one of the hinges that allow you to swing it around and make the f91 use it i glued it and it works still

[@synkro234]

My first time getting this kit was a clear version I picked up at a convention i absolutely love, I loved it so much i grabbed a second normal copy to do an after image display of him. however as I was warned the arms that hold the back guns are very very thin and fragile so be careful when rotating them around to the front. other than the structural integrity of those parts its a great amazing tiny little kit and well worth it, especially if you get a couple of them for after images.

[@thiagovercosa8478]

I love F91 and i love this kit too! Thanks for the great work, man!

[@devaraft]

F91 is my favorite Gundam. I remember very happy back then seeing my boy HG in the store and at a discount price too

[@FortMetroplex]

The MG of this kit is amazing as well.

[@TheLVJ]

You can actually actually cut the grip on the beam riffle. It's molded to accommodate this mod.

[@melonmelon2848]

9:04 yep, it's like some front skirt armours, cutting off the connection points allow the front grip to pivot

[@smudge1978]

The handle actually CAN move if you take off the white plastic you could snip out the handle and put it all back together

[@MarlonRobertoMenjivarMenjivar]

I built this kit a couple of months ago and I love it! It's a small boy for sure, it looks so tiny next to my Unicorn Gundam and Zeta Gundam but it's very well made.

[@supergeno128ds]

I have the Harrison Maddin version of the HGUC F91 and yeah its an awesome little kit. It naturally comes with a much larger sticker sheet than the original F91 due to the amount of yellow stripes all over it, but painting it was the way to go.

[@UselessFox224]

So, Is that Prototype Dom Review on its Way or.... Also, speaking about The Origin, Guntank Early Type absolutely needs to be Reviewed!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I absolutely need that Guntank, it's beautiful. And I'll try to get that Dom done in the next couple of weeks!

[@UselessFox224]

@@MechaGaikotsu awesome! Spread that The Origin Love!

[@ixiahj]

This kit is great but be careful with the tiny pieces that hold the VSBRs on the back. They are easy to break when sliding them around.

[@Mahou_Roboto]

I built that kit around the start of the pandemic and still love it to bits

[@gunpla_sk8]

Absolutely love this little kit such a great build! You should build up a hguc the o!

[@gopnikinadidas6333]

I really love gundam F91 especially the music (Eternal Wind) one of the best music in the gundam franchise so far.

[@kelnhide]

It's a shame that we'll never get the full F91 series Tomino wanted to make

[@scarletrain6757]

If you take apart the beam riffle you can cut out the secondary handle and the white part will hold it in, so technically it works with a little bit of work

[@Axle911]

I recently built this and the RG Crossbone and i loved them

[@lemonyschnitzelaseriesofun1697]

This is literally my favorite HG of all time

[@JTruong3rd]

Fun tip. The rifle handle can become movable if you cut it. Yeah the f91 was part of an initiative for all gundam project where it featured ground breaking features at that time, those features still used today for better or worst.

[@NeoSlashott]

Finally! side by side with X-bone Gundam in size. :)

[@the_dietcam]

F91 is my favorite Gundam. Reminds me of the car designs coming out of japan in the 80's.

[@UselessFox224]

iirc F91 Mobile Suits were designed with cars as inspiration

[@the_dietcam]

@@UselessFox224 then my instinct checks out!

[@AsahiHiryuchVKid]

Looks like a good one for customizing

[@thegoodoldays911]

Huh I just finished this kit like yesterday. It's old but the VSBRs work surprisingly well. I expected them to be way more finicky but it moves into place, extends and deploys the handle really nicely.

[@StrikeNoir105E]

Actually quite surprised the HGUC F91 is so good, I've had kits from 2013 like the HGTB FA Gundam Thunderbolt ver. and it definitely wasn't that good imho. Also unrelated question, but will you be taking a look at Bandai's 30 Minutes Sisters line when it comes out?

[@TallgeeseThree]

Bruh, i dare YOU, @Mecha Gaikotsu find a Gundam M91 if there's still one, don't ask about the stickers hahaha

[@meganbites4944]

I got this last year, wanted to see your review before I did but I didn't find it lol. Came out great, same beam saber problem and now they are even worse, but the rest is great, specially good to pose with the rg crossbone

[@Vpm8481]

I've been waiting for this review for so long... thinking of getting it...

[@gembocobo9484]

i got this way back in 2016 when build fighters got me back into gunpla

[@Jetblast01]

Hey it's my 2nd Gunpla kit! Love this thing.

[@OtherSpartin]

Yes! My favorite kit got the tier it deserves! I am so happy this video got done.

[@robinrondo]

Yeesss lovin these throwback kit reviews 👍👍

[@lustianalustianapazrin3014]

It's been Two years I had this hg the black and standard version man this kit is solid the joint didn't loose just like other hg

[@xxnike0629xx]

2013 is barely considered old IMO. Most kits from late 2010 (earliest) is still new IMO. 0:57 😱 That's a lot of stickers. Honestly, this HGUC is impressive for what it offers; especially with how small the kit is. However, if you're a fan of this series, I would suggest the MGs. Specifically... * Retail * - MG F91 Gundam F91 (Ver.2.0) * Premium Bandai * - MG F91 Gundam F91 (Ver.2.0) [Afterimage Image Color] - MG F91 Gundam F91 (Ver.2.0) [ORIGINAL PLAN Ver.] - MG F91 Gundam F91 (Ver.2.0) [Harrison Madin Custom] Subsequently, there's also: * Premium Bandai * - MG F90 Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack E-Type & S-Type for Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack F-Type & M-Type for Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack B-Type & K-Type for Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack O-Type & U-Type for Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack D-Type & G-Type for Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack I-Type (Jupiter Battle Specification) for Gundam F90 - MG Mission Pack R-Type & V-Type for Gundam F90 - MG F90II-I Gundam F90II I-Type - MG F90-2 Gundam F90 Unit 2

[@axess707]

I wish there were more reviews for G-Reco and AGE kits if we're going for older kits.

[@exius1373]

Yes, one more step towards the hg g-savior review 🙃

[@machineman6498]

I had a 30 year old one of these on my desk at work. It was older than some of my coworkers. Back when it came out it was a little bit tough to accept the idea of a beam shield. I wouldn’t put too much into the size. Bandai got a creative with scale. The next series was even worse. Nice kit you got there.

[@armin8306]

F91 is one of my favorite Gundam designs, I have the clear hg, both MGs and M91

[@godzillacc5]

This thing is beautiful. It's just a step behind RG, even, which makes me rather excited for the possibility of an RG f91

[@beniirama4076]

2 guns on the head 2 bigger guns on the chest 2 beam saber 2 beam shield 2 vsbr and an unusual face vent that became his signature attacks, the afterimages attack. for a small machine, it surely packed with lots of armament

[@thedesucomplex4365]

I wonder if this kit would be a good pickup for someone who adores the Core Gundams for their high articulation in a tiny package

[@down2earth485]

I love the design of the F91 I just wish they gave it a proper story/anime

[@PaszerDye]

Hey, Mecha. If you still like IBO kits, I suggest you pick up the Thrones trio and the Arche Gundam. They are basically the gundam frames of Gundam 00, and since the mechanical designer is the same as the Barbatos's and a few other IBO gundams, it feels like they were ahead of their time.

[@kanicunny]

Would you consider reviewing the HG sengoku astray? Im recently back into these build fighters kits again, some of them are just damn impressive

[@freakshow5355]

Hey mecha so I’ve been wanting to look for a good/solid review on the 00 seven sword g and 00 raiser both hg so do you think you can review them both

[@tdawgkiad]

Btw the beam effects i use blue tack a tiny wee bit and it doesn't budge at all not even a droop it stays in there

[@casualcharlie1454]

One of your F91's thighs may be inverted, specifically the F91's right thigh. there's a small smooth nub near the knee section on the thigh armor that's meant to face outwards to the side. Can't fault anyone for overlooking this though, it's hard to see this detail in the first place.

[@vincenciusjohanesmahaindra2173]

please Bandai, release the RG version! it'll be great pair with RG Crossbone.

[@10calvinrosemr.73]

I'm actually waiting for this

[@vustvaleo8068]

long before Seabook became a space pirate himself he fought against said space pirates.

[@JJTheSpartan_117]

No way this kit is ten years old!? God damn bro it slaps I need it so bad!!

[@chinzynator]

Hey Mecha, I have the F91 and you can make the beam rifle's second handle move by cutting it out. It's a neat little trick!

[@Agape1992]

Built this recently and it feels like a modern kit for sure

[@Changchar37]

The 2nd handle on the gun you can cut it and it will rotate while still stay in the white cover

[@huranku98]

I've been on the fence on this because I was waiting for a 1/144 HG Vigna Ghina. I'd like to pair them on my shelf.

[@gudbrandr]

one of my favorite old hg kits. mine didnt have that beam saber issue. the beam part on mine was pretty snug.the only thing i hate is that bigass blue sticker. it could have been a seperate color part. on a side note, how much is the dog hair? XD

[@b0okman]

Mine was trash it literally broke when I posed it on my shelf the waist was wiggling every time I held it and its legs are so loose and weak this is more of a me problem but the v fin broke easily and also the v fin isn’t attached behind the rectangle so it just keeps falling off

[@N1GHTSTRIKER-45]

The f91 is such an interesting gundam imma buy it or not i cant decide hehe

[@ranggarangga6370]

LoL I've been trying to convince you to review this for years because it was my fist kit (also you forgot to pull out the handles on the vespers and the handle on the gun can move you just need to cut it out)

[@grahamaker2513]

Yessss this is what I'm waiting for thank you!

[@io5362]

just ask something, should I get this for just 12USD?

[@Matanumi]

Woah. I just realized that saviour is actually the better "MK II" design

[@saputrasaputra3347]

RG f91 is coming soon.. we already have almost same basic frame in RG crossbone

[@nsolomons8361]

Would the backpack from the 00 Diver fit on the Seraphim?

[@Necro_123]

You can modify the 2 handle on the beam rifle to it moves side to side

[@finalzeppelin913]

The beams on the sabers look disproportionately long compared to the gundam? Is that on purpose?

[@BioGoji-zm5ph]

Has anyone else ever noticed that the Heat-Venting face of the F91 bears a striking resemblance to Iron Mask Carrozzo's... well, mask?

[@NuLavender]

One of my fav HGs

[@ronanirvine9910]

the second handle of the beam rifle can be moved if you modify it by cutting the inside connections

[@hinacn8426]

yoo Gold Tier, Imma save up for that

[@mihir0010]

People are watching at the same time so views are not counted

[@felps_4500]

@@mihir0010 I think you answered the wrong comment, lol

[@brunocorrea2854]

It's cheap, GET IT NOW!