PG Perfect Grade Unleashed Gundam RX-78-2 Review

[@MechaGaikotsu]

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[@ParthibanPaulraj-ug4dz]

Ok

[@TheUnitedStatesofAmerica8301]

Got ya mecha

[@dragonxoniichan7253]

Mecha made New Year Epic comeback review 😂👍🏻

[@spartanvenom5388]

2:13 are you sure you don’t mean bean saber

[@DCG909]

About the chest light. I've seen korean builders lift up the top of the hatch to switch between modes and it seems to function much better.

[@wintermadness87]

You forgot the most important innovation. The manual tells you when you've used all of the parts from a runner and can throw it away!

[@robesonamory3183]

The mega size unicorn does the same actually lol.

[@leonardode-pinchy3234]

Wow! Who would have thought!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Didn't work for me. Still had to go looking in the pile of empty runners for parts I forgot... 😂

[@robesonamory3183]

@@MechaGaikotsu I did the same on the 1/48 unicorn lol. Cool system for non forgetful people maybe

[@Matanumi]

@@MechaGaikotsu of course it never works the way they say it does

[@kevsthebadboy1703]

26:57 I have never seen a 1/60 scale pilot figure look THAT *T* *H* *I* *C* *C* EVER.

[@zeonicseafood4819]

Introducing the Bandai 1/60 mason Jar

[@lanckston]

@@zeonicseafood4819 *one winged angel plays*

[@itsgrey8135]

@@zeonicseafood4819 Gold Tier for sure

[@uxas3674]

I guess Sayla really does pack a lot....if you know what I mean😅

[@Royhan_Fadilah]

Ya

[@reiji647]

My wants: PG Unleashed RX-78-2 My wallet: *Entry grade Gundam*

[@muhammadrabbani1076]

At least I can afford 2 entry grade Gundam. Lol

[@elijahjarman2837]

@@muhammadrabbani1076 wait, you guys can afford entry grade?

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Honestly though, can't go wrong with that entry grade!

[@khorneflake5943]

Yeah, I have EG on the way. Sadly, PG is out of stock...

[@WormyJester8]

Not even Entry, First Grade

[@nocturnal101ravenous6]

Now they need to redo the entire line of them with this kit type. I watched Adam Savage build it and he was just blown away.

[@Chocula]

I remember thinking the PG Unleashed RX-78-2 being released meant we'd get a PG Unleashed Zaku II or at least an updated PG Zaku II of some kind. 3 years later and we haven't gotten a new PG since, a handful of MGs released in the past year that weren't runner recycles/P-Bandai exclusives, and more HGs than you can feasible want/need/count. Boy was I stupid lol.

[@neolordie]

Yeah I'm sad there's so little new mgs

[@RodriTheMighty]

The HGs are soo good now tho.

[@matmightstir1427]

Well, next year it's the 45th anniversary. Maybe that'll be something

[@henry605]

Fr

[@6PathSage]

I've made 7 HGs and I'm planning to move to 1/100 RGs now. Im so excited to work my way up to this absolute BEAST of a Gundam. Im loving this hobby!!!

[@nomeka6518]

1/100 RG? u means MG?

[@nemoisblue]

​@@nomeka6518that's one way to put it i guess

[@evilhipi9691]

The "folding" on the blue parts are called "Knit Lines" It's where the plastic starts to cool a little before it merges together.

[@heyspookyboogie644]

Where did you learn that? I noticed the same thing in a MG 3.0 RX-78-2 Shield and was wondering what it was called. Also was curious about how they make those PGU articulated inner frames as one piece. I thought that could only be done with 3d printing.

[@henry605]

Huh

[@bernardyoung6742]

"So, how can you tell if the gunpla's good?" Mecha: if it has a handle on the box.

[@Pikminer-5087]

*cough cough* Deep Striker

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

@@Pikminer-5087 it's detailed, but brick. The latter is more forgiving due to the fact the design, weight, sheer size (far bigger than any MS MG only the HG Neo Zeong is bigger), and the fact it's very much very left field design that not many people have seen or heard of.

[@666styxxx666]

@@gerogyzurkov2259 try the dendrobium in 1/144 the box is as big and heavy as the neo zeong ( I checked it out the neo last time I was in Tokyo 💔 too big for my luggage and the unicorn statue wasn't fuelled up for me to psycom it outta there

[@maxroberts1031]

this kit makes the mg 3.0 look as simple as the hg revive. hope they do a pg unleashed zaku as well to go with this kit

[@UdinDjaelani]

Wow, that Sayla Mass figures really has... mass

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Rage on. Rage on. Rage on!! Rage on!! RAGE ON!! RAGE ON!! GUNPLA!!!

[@onerisktisk9776]

epic

[@666styxxx666]

Is that a vote for a pg unleashed the perfect gundam 3 amazing red warrior I hear 👍

[@sey7686]

Wow, that Sayla figure is...a lot more detailed than I expected, if you know what I mean.

[@movingtarget2977]

not yet , the figure is not made by Rubber which is unable to squeeze "thing" lol

[@deathstroke1537]

@@movingtarget2977 a small price to pay for salvation

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Shame

[@uxas3674]

Well, sayla is always like that...you know "Detailed"....you just have to look at it properly.

[@666styxxx666]

The 1/144 gunpla builders parts has a uniformed sayla just as detailed👅 although a lot smaller and less defined

[@Hakumai_o7]

I barely have space for my existing collection of MGs, but the proportions of this guy are, to me, phenomenal. Id say the RG/ 3.0/ 1:1 statue style is still my favorite interpretation of the granddaddy Gundam, but the detail on this kit is truly next level. Amazing looking suit right here, doing one of my favorites justice!

[@666styxxx666]

I don't have room either esp since I have a lot of gunpla kits all grades from haros/Petit SD hg rg mg and a few pgs now this is not the issue for space however the zaku big gun 3 hg full armour unicorns (not built my pg full armour yet )plus narrative a-pack , gn arms and an almost built dendrobium along with a fair few other sci fi kits and assorted other normal model kits leave me with little shelf space and I still want more (nothing else to do during lockdown but build models ) so I feel your lack of room

[@ngzijin4215]

We've waited so long for this and it's finally out!!! 😭❤️ Edit: Super clear descriptions as always! Thanks Mecha!

[@epyon542]

I'm building a handful of 30mm kits and I love how they show the runner and the parts needed before each step. I was thinking, man it would be very nice if they did this for Gunpla but I don't think they will seeing as they are much more intricate. Yet here we are, one of the most intricate kits ever made from what I've seen. God damn it Bandai, you finally did it. They've finally made a granddady Dundam kit that I actually want despite not liking the mobile suit that much.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Dang Boy, that tiny Sayla look THICC!!!

[@Serom_974]

Huzzah ! A man of quality !

[@perhapsahigherbeing288]

@Tesla-Effect I mean that’s how they used to draw then

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

20:52 Oh God. Mecha just invented a new fetish.

[@lisaragomez632]

Yeah , he also likes the pistons on the neck, another neck fetish for him.

[@MNTAlter]

Thank you for not dividing the videos between unboxing and review like other reviewers, really appreciate it

[@primustheprotogen3169]

He used to do that. If you scroll down to his oldest MG reviews, it's split into 3 videos

[@timothyzhang7536]

This reminds me of when I built the Master Grade Barbatos, you can build the frame before putting on the armor and it is fun to play around with.

[@sph9564]

You can do this with every Post MK 2 2.0 MG

[@mdn8r56]

I absolutely love the MG Barbatos it was my first ever master grade to build, and I loved building the frame and then popping on that incredible armor.

[@apocalypticsurvivor6111]

@@mdn8r56 same

[@lifeonmars03]

Is this okay for beginners? I usually collect converge figures but this is undeniable

[@NeoSlashott]

13:37 they do kinda reminded of a safety reflectors installed on automobiles, bikes etc.

[@roberthiggins4186]

As some one who owns the older version of PG RX-78-2, this unleashed version is just dead sexy. I'm going to rebuild my old PG and repaint it, adding battle damage effects to it due to parts now missing or broken over the years. Its going to be interesting if it turns out well, because this B is getting LEDs to flair it up more. Maybe down the line I will pick this kit up, because damn every time I see it, I want to make it better.

[@filbertofortinofilmore4070]

Maybe bandai will make pbandai version that have 2 led beam saber, stand base, and water slide decal cus they want more money

[@davidmurray3566]

I have a hunch that now long sold out P Bandai clear parts for the PG Unleashed will include Water Slides.

[@ZonoYT]

30:49 PGs never have hyper articulation PG Strike: Pathetic.

[@yungmegvtron]

exia**

[@jadenandres8238]

Hopefully it doesn’t loosen up over time. *Early Real Grade flashbacks*

[@augustus4777]

Ah brings me back to my first real grade.....Zeta Gundam

[@blaserathseto168]

@@augustus4777 F

[@edweefication]

@@augustus4777 that must be a very hellish experience

[@isthatbraised]

Well this IS Bandais most advanced kit to date, considering this has all the technology Bandai has mastered throughout the decades, this will probably be a solid kit for years

[@isthatbraised]

Also theres one problem, most of the parts on the runners tend to fall off in the factory, so missing pieces are common.

[@SPLiTBalling]

Looks like Aku had a deal with Bandai to make Sayla *EXTRA THICC* .

[@fishpop]

14:49 "Hey Unicorn, i can do that frame thing-me-do too!" "Grandpa, *please,* you're embarrassing yourself..."

[@henry605]

lol

[@paxtyn4894]

Remembering that serious voice: "PERFECT GRADE UNLEASHED"

[@darkishurchin9687]

I ordered mine from hobbylink back in November and am still waiting for it and this has made me x10 more excited than I was before

[@666styxxx666]

My store preordered a few finally arrived early Feb it took longer for the mgex to arrive than the pg unleashed ( I guess presales went thru the roof and bandai is working hard filling out the orders in a covid secure way * gotta keep those heroes of gunpla manufacturing healthy so we can get our kits ) it might take time but it'll arrive *patience is advised *and you can enjoy the kit I had to wait over 3.5 months for mine including pre order when announced

[@shinjitama1972]

Just an FYI if you don't like the stickers and would prefer water slides there is the most easiest fix Scan the whole sheet, then print it off on decal paper, use decal sealer spray, cut out then do standard water slide action followed by Microsol and Microset

[@npc6817]

I love the new core fighter's shape, it's finally got a proper silhouette rather than the folding toasters we're uses to.

[@JCXsorcery]

GOLLY 21:10 JUST FLASHBANGED ME I WAS WATCHING IN THE DARK AND IT ABSOLUTELY SHINED.

[@angjiapheng]

Strangely, during the advertisement phase, the part that attract me the most is the beam saber. Since I started playing gunpla, the part that I most unsatisfied is the beam saber, it looks very lame to me. Beside all the gimmicks and features, the saber is reason I put myself into 30 day instant noodle diet

[@HybrydATP64]

My wallet: *has over $200* Also my wallet: *“you got college bro”*

[@MansBestFriend_]

200 is nothing in terms of college fee, might as well get the PG unleashed lol

[@HybrydATP64]

@SBB333 all that money went towards Textbooks and thats all the money i had saved up for the entirety of 2020

[@HybrydATP64]

@SBB333 thank you brother

[@surotto4321]

Dang my boy need some nail clippers

[@6overdozer]

my thought too so nasty

[@zombosspiggy2498]

@Cody Broin how is it nasty?

[@6overdozer]

@@zombosspiggy2498 I just personally think it looks gross ass shit all shaped to a point

[@GatchamanG4]

I just ordered mine yesterday. Got lucky and found it on sale for $223.00 & free shipping. So stoked to finally get my hands on this beauty! Thanks for the great video. ❤👍👍 This build is gonna take me forever. I'm too OCD..😮😮😅 I like to take my time and enjoy the process. I hate rushing to do anything I enjoy.

[@fire23wong]

Agreed, best PG kit now. I enjoyed every moment building it.

[@moomoo9926]

I don't know about anybody else, but for some reason I really like the fact that the spruce has separation nubs. Meaning, say spruce set T from 1 - 5, it's meant to be separated to help with organization when assembling. I never separate spruce this way but seeing those round nubs I'm compelled to do it. SNIP! Ahh.....MORE.

[@autherion5953]

Honestly, I'd be pretty on board with the core fighter being its own little kit as more of a promotional thing, and a fun way to show your other gunpla buddies you're still to poor for the full kit

[@TheHiveMecha]

Just got this kit in the mail, the booklet is more of a book I mean it is THICC... and so is Sayla ;)

[@lisaragomez632]

She's a BITCH!

[@666styxxx666]

So is the mgex novel instructions and build but sayla just fine ( now if the made her in 1/6 or 1/12 scale now that be mighty double fine

[@TheHiveMecha]

@@lisaragomez632 What did you say about my sweet Sayla?!

[@ggsdude1]

Clap them thicc cheeks

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Daddy has returned And Grandaddy

[@irfantastic2174]

Mecha gaikotsu deserve to have a million subscribers. He has done so many reviews and I enjoy his videos.

[@lisaragomez632]

Is he,? How about his fetish fumina issue?

[@irfantastic2174]

@@lisaragomez632 Oh no. I just realized it.

[@juliansw5044]

I've waited for 4 no 5000 years for this

[@666styxxx666]

That all ?

[@SideswipePrime606]

I'm disappointed that it doesn't seem to come with 2 "power type" Saber hilts. I would've liked that even though they only include 1 test battery, especially given its gargantuan price. I also agree with you that the lighting could have been done much better. It's baffling that there's no static lighting mode, and it feels like a massive oversight. Normally I could let things like that slide, but for such an expensive tent pole release; it feels like a feature that's missing. That and the counterintuitive way they expect you to turn them on and off. I think the cockpit should've just been a button, or there should've been a button hidden somewhere else in the torso. Personally I don't like that there's no hands with articulated fingers. I know that fixed pose ones are more solid, but it's another one of those "premium" features I'd like to see on a kit this big and expensive. All that said, it still looks really cool and it has pretty solid articulation design. It's just too rich for my blood and those little faults would make it very hard for me to justify the purchase. As someone who still doesn't own an RX-78. I think I'll either go for the MG Origin or the HG Beyond Global.

[@vustvaleo8068]

I hope there will be no issues with the early Real Grade-style pre-built inner frame for the arms and legs becoming loose and the fact that PG kits are larger and heavier.

[@kittaunne4074]

Bandai better be paying you because ive been convinced to buy more than a couple kits from this channel

[@SaigaTenshi]

I can imagine the PG Unleashed Nu Gundam or 00 Qanta Full Saber

[@apocalypticsurvivor6111]

Or pg unleashed barbatos

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I suspect that they wont label any other kit as 'unleashed', but a lot of these gimmicks will,become standard in the PG line.

[@ZeonNewtype]

I noticed that problem with the wrist in the PG Unicorn. The joint can’t support the weight of the beam rifle, which is pretty annoying when you consider how much these ones tend to cost. I’m also a bit disappointed by the the fixed pose hands, but I think Bandai chose to do that for this one in order to work in those metallic silver parts in the hands.

[@diisis]

Good review 👍 I hope Bandai ramps up on the Perfect Grade series, there are so many PGs we need such as RX-93v, RX-9, RX-105 and especially MSZ-010 no matter the cost.

[@primustheprotogen3169]

The first ones we need are a PG Zaku II and a PG Barbatos. With how awesome the MG Barbatos was, imagine how detailed a PG would be

[@GinoGabriel-t5c]

My favorite gundam model so far. Wish I have this gundammit!

[@alexandersuschena4776]

During the articulation segment you didnt show that the middle of the red part of the torso can split upward on both sides to allow for side to side movement. I dont blame you for not wanting to risk it but i want people to know its there

[@airwolf558]

You're lucky mecha that you are not missing any part unlike other guys that were missing parts out of the box

[@horizonbuilds643]

That's why you took so long huh, not complaining tho 😂

[@lisaragomez632]

Yeah, maybe he played video games again.

[@horizonbuilds643]

@@lisaragomez632 ya, mecha deservese a break every now and then

[@seighart89]

Great review as always man !! Watching your videos got me into building these and I plan on building way more if space in my home allows LOL. I bought this one it's on backorder I shook can't wait to get my hands on it !

[@BNuts]

I got some fish lure lights from HLJ thinking I could use them as beam saber handles. They're okay, but not great. You're also stuck with whatever colour you buy, and can't replace the battery because they're designed to be cheap and replaceable.

[@Aames32]

This is my favorite Gundam out if all of them. The rx 78-2 is perfect.

[@Jesterclown17]

This looks awesome! Can't wait for mine! Man, these last 3 months just flew by, right? I'm sure they'll be shipping them soon! ... any minute now... ...

[@trevor2830]

How much did it cost you?

[@Atourq]

Everything

[@henry605]

Have they?

[@davidmurray3566]

The entire gunpla community when the only MGEX is Unicorn and the only PG Unleashed is Grandaddy. I can't honestly think that beyond these two kits what Bandai will do with those "new lines" of gunpla. My biggest wish is for a MGEX Turn A. Still holding out for the chance we'll see the PG Unleashed Barbatos. I would settle for a PG Barbatos but a boy can dream when it comes to desired PG Unleashed kits. I would also still like to see if Bandai does release a full compliment of the other 71 IBO kits in MG.

[@krittinkittisereechon670]

I've been waiting for the review! I do not own any PG, but this one got my interest. It looks awesome, and I heard that it is not as difficult as other PG.

[@krittinkittisereechon670]

Also, the batterie is only for testing. I have seen my friend's formania and he told me that if you get a separated battery battery, the light is much stronger.

[@golasticus]

@@krittinkittisereechon670 interesting. I hope someone could check if this also helps this PG's lights.

[@victormurphy7956]

Finally got mine yesterday! But i want to wait until i get my pg unicorn first. From what i heard so far (including this video) this is much better experience to build. So I'll leave it for last.

[@axcel8119]

That is truly an amazing looking kit

[@Lost_Spartan034]

I was considering passing on this kit but after the review its been highly considered. Thanks

[@MrDgon23]

Was kinda intimidated by this kit seeing how detailed he was. He was surprisingly an easy-ish build. Just all kinds of cool!!!

[@feqol]

is it completely different build wise, compared to the original pg? Been planning to get the exia as my first pg for years now, but im still intimidated lol

[@MrDgon23]

@@feqol my first PG was Exia with the lights. This was much easier. Not sure about original RX 78-2.

[@feqol]

​@@MrDgon23 i see, thats interesting, thanks

[@harvardford8752]

you should get the ver ka rx78. its perfect for people starting out painting since its dirt cheap and massive panels so its easy to paint and panel line and scribe. i got mine for 30 usd, really good.

[@MMAJP182]

Meh

[@chrismarshall8441]

Your Narration Voice is just pure Awesome! It gives life to these lifeless plastics! keep it up!🤩🤩🤩

[@vinniscillieri8758]

Three brittleness of the chrome painted parts might be from the chrome not for the chrome, I've painted quite a few things with chrome and it can sometimes tend to make the plastic crack at joints that were perfectly fine before

[@alfianfahmi5430]

Man, if only PG Unleashed RX-78 came with articulated hands along with pre-posed hands for holding the weapons 🗿🗿🗿

[@beardedbuilds3039]

The battery is stated to be a test unit, so you are supposed to go out and buy a better battery (for the beam saber, dont know about the head unit)

[@golasticus]

>KZbin notification >PG RX 78-2 review >30+mins Let's fucking go

[@carloslara7452]

Last time I was this early P-Bandai was in stock

[@tristanmilner9511]

Yes. This kit was 100% worth my Christmas weekend.

[@itsgrey8135]

Been waiting for this one for awhile and now I wanna see the MG Zeong :)

[@666styxxx666]

Got room then?

[@foxygamer1515]

I would ADORE having one of these to pose and play around with and build but I don't have the budget, skill, or the patience to build this but i still love it! great vid!

[@UMIF001]

So all Gunpla Bandai have made in the past leads to this masterpiece right here? Neat!

[@chrisstick5403]

What?! The damned trigger works? Dream come true. I need this now.

[@kelnhide]

I actually like the regular stickers. Waterslide decals are a pain to apply.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I agree with you, depending on the kit. A lot of MGs look just fine with the stickers. But for my Banshee I got the P-Bandai weapons pack which comes with gold waterslides, and they look sooo good. I wouldn't want to use stickers on the very dark glossy blue paint I used. Also, stickers can be a nightmare if you misplace them. You can't peel them off and try again. They get ruined.

[@DragoonMS]

I think that a happy middle ground would be dry transfer decals. You don't have the drawbacks of regular stickers, and depending on the quality, you don't have the drawbacks of waterslides, either.

[@sub0sandwich32]

a tip I learned myself for the LEDs, an easier way to turn them on/off/change modes is to gently press down on the head for a moment

[@that_one_nerd-eb5mg]

Just imagine a perfect grade nu gundam or sazabi, they'd be GIANT

[@hikaru248x]

_HG Neo Zeong has entered the chat_

[@MrBumpy2013]

I'm checking these out. I'm from the scale modeling world. I find it strange how you all call them runners and everyone in my hobby says spru. I've actually never heard them referred to otherwise. Good to know. I'm really leaning on doing a crossover into this. Looks great, and no glue or massive paint schemes, it's a no brainer.

[@Strife49c]

I honestly would just take the LED out every time instead of doing that Chest thing

[@alastormedial]

Not an option, unfortunately - saw on another review that the act of putting the light back in does a hard reset on the LED, turning it off. The chest wiggle is the only way to activate it.

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

I can't wait for mine to come in. Glad I watched your review. It's gonna save me time not even bothering with the leds.

[@endoftheworld29]

Bandai's greatest weakness is only the LED's. I've seen those batteries and yes they are used in lighting up those fishing lures.

[@MakimaMelee]

Pretty sure I heard something about a P-Bandai Clear version of this kit so you can show the inner frame

[@khaosgod7029]

Imagine a PG unleashed Zaku

[@psychoslovakian]

Next

[@user-qk1ul9pb4u]

I'm dreaming about justice gundam actually.

[@Muffin0613]

I just want to say I loved this video that you did on the perfect grade. do you have like a really nice like outline of how you do your videos and I always admire that it's so cool how you do them like you do them step by step by step and you show everybody like box all the way up until the actual finished product and then I love your tier system. Dude keep up the good work man.

[@noruku6535]

They have UNLEASHED my wallet...

[@TeemoonMaster]

😅😅😅😅🤟

[@captainonomatopoeia]

Now all we need is PG Perfect Grade Unleashed Perfect Strike Gundam. Bandai, get to it.

[@bigwick5242]

I though my MG extreme unicorn was expensive......

[@jonathan19947]

Hey Mecha your reviews are awesome and in depth and my older brother that digs Gundams is crazy about you!

[@michaelmain1990]

For the chest light I shorted the pin on the plastic in the chest and added a short spring to pop the chest back out

[@raymondmogg164]

This is all types of levels of insane bar the ommitance of water slide/dry transfer decals :(

[@gamerfreakinfoXD]

14:55 drake when he drinks a sprite

[@pefp2008]

Buy new batteries and test the leds again. They should shine brighter.

[@oskie9719]

Just ordered this bad boy. Can’t wait to put it together. Looks great. Nice review.

[@eronronix5718]

Now we know why mecha went missing for a week😆

Man do I want this kit :) Regards from Tabasco, México [Land of The Olmecs]!

[@datgood121]

Damn they should've used a white LED for the beam saber, there's a reason why military ships use red lights during the night. Its less visible compared to white light.

[@sieger0b0t36]

You can not convince me that barbatos wouldn't make a p e r f e c t PG unleashed kit. With the amount of detail in the IBO frames and the decent amount that stays visible even when the gundam has armor on it, it would totally benefit from the PGU frame treatment of metal etch, chromed out part everywhere, etc. oh also itd be a PG barbatos

[@fenixashes1]

Amazing kit!!! Fingers crossed they make an MG version with the same techniques/style/stickers

[@polong99]

It was called 3.0...

[@andrewpohl7176]

17:49 mecha filming this 20 years in the future like a chad