BEST GUNDAM GUNPLA KITS OF 2023 | MECHAGAIKOTSU

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[@Bigbear0288yt]

The Zeta Gundam Ver Ka is definitely the greatest transforming kit Bandai has put out, with the Double ZZ Gundam coming in at a close second place for me

[@Hakumai_o7]

Its crazy how well that ZZ kit was engineered. Truly ahead of its time

[@megaflux7144]

..and simultaneously the shittiest ver. ka ever made. its barely even a master grade! no full inner frame, super shitty stickers, and about as much shelf presence as a lego minifig.

[@AlexLee-je5jg]

What about the ex-s gundam’s transformation

[@gsm_liv8980]

Double ZZ = Quadruple Zeta?

[@duomaxwell90]

ZZ was fun AF to build and transform

[@pkt0827]

it's honestly pretty funny how the Zeta ver ka is the only regular release 1/100 MG last year & it sure as hell didn't miss the number 1 spot. They finally made a Zeta that's actually perfect in model kit form & I couldn't be happier when I built one last year

[@-Seek-17]

I can't wait to get my first kit and it's all because of you I got into this hobby thank you Mecha.

[@gamjanamja]

Cool, what kit are you planning to get as your first?

[@aa-tx7th]

dont worry about grade theyre all easy if youre patient and careful i reccomend the astray hi resolution as the absolute peak of gunpla it has a dos cast metal inner body that doesnt rely on fragile plastic joints but be careful about the katana it snapped at the hilft for me ver ka sazabi and turn red astray with those TWO MASSIVE TRANSFORMING GUN SWORDS are also some of the absolute best my advice is to never cheap out on low grade kits. waste of money and space ESPECIALLY if the mobile suit theyre inspired from already has a higher grade kit out from anytime since 2010ish imo its master grade or better

[@fishchips5121]

who'd you choose?

[@meikisaragi1445]

I'm also curious of which kit you picked for your first. I went with the RG Strike Freedom because it's my favorite.

[@-Seek-17]

@@gamjanamja I was planning on wing zero ew ver ka.

[@donniedo9431]

I appreciate your hard work! Thank for the gundarium tier content you’ve been putting out! 🙏🏽

[@hankoldenburg]

I just had a birthday + Christmas which means a lot of presents, and thanks to you, I got some amazing gifts from your reviews. Thank you for putting me into the hobby of GUNPLA by your amazing reviews.

[@lacunarikain2]

Great list. I was so blown away by the fm aerial and the hg calibarn they just are so Friggin perfect

[@maximusaurusrex]

I just got into Gunpla late last year, and I've already amassed a little collection and lots of tools. Happy that I have about half of the ones on this list. I can't wait to see what comes out this year!

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

0)- Figure Rise Standard Chuchu 1)- RG Epyon 2)- MG Zeta Gundam Ver. Ka 3)- MGSD Freedom Gundam 4)- Full Mechanics Gundam Aerial 5)- Full Mechanics Forbidden Gundam 6)- HG Gundam Schwarzette 7)- HG Gundam Calibarn 8)- HG Gundam Maxter 9)- HG Gundam Rose 10)- HG Shin Burning Gundam

[@aa-tx7th]

lotta high grades 🤮 guess 2023 wasnt a dumpster year for only the real world they massacred my boi master grade too didnt they? oh well mecha musume kits are more my jam anyway

[@miragebangbravern2024]

​@@aa-tx7thMecha Gaikotsu literally explained why MGs weren't produced as much during the Forbidden Gundam part.

[@Blastmaster19]

Hey Mecha, just wanted to thank you for the reviews and all the videos you do. I really wanted to thank you for recommending me to Buyee in your previous videos. It really helped me get kits I thought I could never get like Doan's Zaku and RG Crossbones X2. Keep having a great 2024 and all the best of luck in your future endeavors!

[@GFalconDX]

I finished building the FM Aerial Gundam a few weeks ago, and I must say, it was a blast putting it together!

[@eddievelazquez5221]

I’ve been SLOWLY getting back into the hobby So this is a great place to start to see what’s worth my time 💛💛 Great list

[@bangf1sh]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! I FEEL LIKE I HAVE ALL THE KITS HERE. Let's continue watching!

[@iamdickel8574]

ive been waiting for this video for days, thank you

[@MarkNDelaSanta]

Ive been waiting for this!!! Thank you Mecha!

[@DarkKing32]

Love your channel and all the advice... I just started building this past Christmas am 100 % involved now...just 4 straight builds and a new century zero liger zero for now but the new exia and shin burning are next on my list.

[@superior152]

Hoping to experimemt more with HG kits and going further with top coating, decaling and painting some kits to a point where I can make a custom of my own. Thanks for sharing such banger picks for some of the best kits, some of which I've grabbed for myself and experienced as a someone who's just getting into the hobby!

[@gundariumrodney]

Got that MGSD Barbatos for Christmas…WOW! That was the coolest build I’ve experienced in a while.

[@hyperionhelios190]

4:26 I actually appreciate you calling out Bandai on this. FM are usually only $10 cheaper than MGs where I am (unless you are talking about oversized MGs like Virtue).

[@bunnyfreakz]

But some FM also bigger than regular MG.

[@SunBro_Talos]

I’m new to gunpla. Can someone please explain to me what full mechanic is in relation to a normal HG gunpla kit? What’s the difference?

[@Cactuar_Jack]

@@SunBro_TalosFull Mechanics are bigger and have more detail and parts than HG kits. HG is 1/144 and FM is 1/100

[@jaymiechan]

@@SunBro_Talos They're something like a half-step between HG and MG. MG size, and usually without all the MG flairs, hence the "half step" label.

[@rhiry297]

Been waiting for this !!

[@dat1guy314]

I have been waiting for this video for a while.

[@DeeJay_WR]

It feels like last week i saw your best gunpla of 2022 vid. Like damn... Time flies.

[@cryingdemon]

I really hope we get some more MG announcements this year, and another PG kit.

[@MrBadmonkeycw]

I too, look forward to our MGSD overlords! Also, one item I keep my eyes out for is the KOSMOS led kit for the FM Aerial. Definitely curious as some of the images I’ve seen are mind blowing!

[@hoerublick5821]

You should try it, it really is beautiful

[@user-hc9pz4df2c]

I love the MGSD so so much. I'd love enemy MS in this form.. Sazabi, Sinanju, Char's Zaku etc

[@gordwu9182]

Excited to watch your review for the Destroy Gundam from Seed Destiny!

[@keideepabilonia4698]

I'm looking forward to this year's Gunpla Lineup but also a bit sad as I may not be able to buy new kits. I'm a dad now so I must put my gunpla money for our little one. I'm still a lucky dude as my wife gave me an RG Epyon for Christmas, a perfect gift for my hiatus from the hobby. I may not be able to acquire new kits, but I will always be a part of the community.

[@DarkROSkull013]

When I saw RG Epyon at 2nd place, I was wondering if there was an MG release at all this year, then I realized we had MG Zeta Ver.Ka. Congrats to those who got all of the kits on this list. Good job Mecha! I have no favorites of the year.

[@ImoutoTherapy]

Was really hoping for more MG kits this year. Looking forward to Narrative Ver. Ka.

[@rrrrrrrrrrrrenato]

I loved building both mgsd’s need more this year!!! ✌️

[@SilentSniperMamoru]

Hey there, i am new to gunpla and was looking arroun ffor my next set to build. first of all, thank you alot for this video. I definitly found some sets i would love to get. Saldy almost all sets i found here and in other videos that were recommended are all out of stock, both locally in my country and in the shop you linked to. I live in germany so i might be out of luck when it comes to this hobby ^^.

[@omura00]

Will be ordering those cute MG SD’s. 🤩

[@PrkrS]

Going to my favorite gunpla shop nearby tomorrow, I’m going to buy the calibarn!

[@Serom_974]

Can’t wait for 2024 releases, the 2 new MG Ver.Ka from NT are a blast into my account 😂

[@LemontheWeeb]

I am BRAND new to gundam and gunpla, and 2 of my first and only 3 kits are on this list the Calibarn and the StrikeExceed Galaxy! Cool

[@kyranthewalker9095]

Just today I took the EG Build Strike Gundam Exceed Galaxy and mixed it with the regular EG Strike Gundam. It has the more traditional Strike/Build Strike colors of the red/blue chest and the red feet mixed with the effect part pieces on the chest plate and knees. I have the regular Strike shoulders on it for compatibility with the strike packs they're releasing later this year for max options. The only actual modification to parts I did was I chopped off the fins on the chest piece that stick up so it now has better compatibility with the Universe Booster. It doesn't fit perfect because the chest plate extends a little too far out, but it's close enough that it doesn't look too bad. Doing this also left me with an almost entirely blue/grey strike. It's practically the Deactivate mode, except for the red/yellow on the head and the EG system plates from the exceed on the shoulders.

[@M.L.C-323]

Every time I see this it changes my plans for kit building weakend

[@jonathanyap3770]

Amazing summary of 2023 gunpla. Now here Hoping for you making Best of non-gunpla 2023

[@jamesdeadlocked6664]

I have to admit RG r amazing because u don't have to paint if u don't want to. The coloring is really good and all u have to do is add panel lining to give it detail.

[@leonryuko970]

Well damn bro thanks for some recommendations.

[@rheysienes8216]

Awesome video! May I know the brand of your panel liner?

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

Not gonna lie, The Witch From Mercury kits kinda foocked up the HG line... great vid once again!!! can't wait for next year's countdown.

[@petermcdonnell6428]

I am very happy that Barbatos got some love in this list, as it is my all time favourite gundam 😊

[@randomjobber6969]

That's for the video just started getting in the hobby and want to see some budget friendly kits.

[@JoshuaAbbott-fg1xg]

Yea this is straight up the best KZbinr

[@demus89]

Was a great year for the hobby

[@suwantolee6837]

Great review

[@gameslacker2711]

I'd say one I've really enjoyed seeing was the FM Aerial since I love the feminine designs so much, although I wish we'd get an MG of it at some point. FM Aerial is great but I've always loved the armour gimmicks of MG kits. Also, I love the building process of kits. Seeing the inner frame details is always a joy which is why I prefer MG kits.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

It happened with Gundam Barbatos, so we might see a MG Aerial in a few years…

[@gameslacker2711]

@@MechaGaikotsu Here's hoping it does happen. Praying that we get some really great kits(preferably not pbandai) while we wait for it to come out, whenever that is. Gonna be awhile but it is what it is.

[@meikisaragi1445]

Love the Build Strike Exceed Galaxy.

[@starlord157]

As a beginner, where do you guys buy model kits from?

[@sir_coma60]

New kits are great, but bandai needs to up their restock game too. I saw news that the new factory for bandai hobby should begin operation this year, so hopefully that means older, harder to find kits get restocked. (also do we really need to restock HGUC Sazabi every other month?)

[@RendelHinote]

It's might be old but I still want to pick the RG red frame is it good?

[@yogortly1388]

2023 has been a great year for me to get into gunpla

[@ShinDB]

Kinda unexpected but also glad to see the Zeta Ver. Ka at the top spot. I thought it'd turn out to be Epyon cause it's a Real Grade, i haven't built mine yet but i'm really happy to see my all time favorite Mobile Suit at the top of this list.

[@gsm_liv8980]

I think it's also about what these two kits achieved. While the RG Epyon is the perfect Epyon, the MG Zeta is both a perfect Zeta AND a perfect transforming Zeta, which Bandai had not achieved for 40 years ever since the Zeta graced the screen.

[@ShinDB]

​@@gsm_liv8980 Fair point.

[@youtubesresidentfbiagent8735]

I hope we get more RG sets in 2024

[@_Get_Wrecked_]

Boy oh boy, was I waiting for this!

[@Hangryman9038]

I whole heartedly agree with our desperate need of a new pg. My favorite part of kits are the builds (The more complex, the better) and ive been fiending bad ever since the pg-U grandaddy and MGex strike freedom. I needs that itch scratched bad man.

[@xxxtrathin3809]

Can’t wait for the 2024 releases!

[@mrcloudychickensaurus-9795]

Glad that my favorite Schwarzette landed on the list

[@tallgeesexero4181]

Love this channel! Influences alot of my gunpla purchases.

[@neywu]

Man i love mgsd this year, cant wait to get more in 2024

[@mayukich.1379]

JUST IN TIME! HECK YEAH !!!

[@Mononambach]

Hey. Does anyone know what kind of display stand he is using in his videos ? Looks much better than the black action base! ❤

[@Steak51430]

What on earth was that panel line marker you used at 16:40. I need it and have only found sharpie like type ones

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

Lovin this list, even if I still need to get most of these kits 😂 The Schwarzette is definitely my number 1 gunpla of 2023. You could be a final fantasy fan or a transformers fan and still enjoy the Schwarzette. In the one wonged form, it looks like Sephiroth, the One Winged Angel. If you buy two kits to give it two full wings, it looks like Nova Prime. One mecha kit, two evil alien angels! What's not to love? Edit: also, I'm prating Bandai makes a master grade of it. I'd buy 2 kits in a heartbeat

[@A-kunOfficial]

is there any announcement for caliburn to be release in MG or FM like aerial?

[@marvwholaughs]

I pose my schwarzette a lot and usually the right hand is fall off, is that normal or..😢

[@kirarhodeback315]

Your arm warmers are so cute!

[@Nozarashi1993]

You have trouble posing with the mace on the MG and HG Barbatos?

[@michaelredfern3949]

what action base do you use?

[@joshuaguste6883]

I got into Gunpla at the start of this year and Epyon is the first I completed and I have to say it is my favorite thus far and I’m on to no 2.

[@justawagon937]

Tbh I’d say that rg is more like mini pg kits then mini master grades, there’s so much detail and gimmicks that’s work, much more like a perfect grade then a master grade

[@user-zp4sl8wm4r]

Ya, the detail on ones like the zeong or epyon is so nice

[@HighEffortUsername]

Definitely with rg 2.0 coming out soon

[@Not_A_Hat]

Hey MG! Any chance you’ll be doing any of the Bandai SMP Sentai Robo’s?

[@kerudazo3487]

what is that pen that he used for panel lining the aerial? TIA

[@jamesdeadlocked6664]

Do u think we will get more MGSD Gunpla because I love Barbatos and Freedom 👍.

[@Hanfree85]

Hey guys im new in gunpla, i got a dspiae single blade, and i got a hard time getting the nubs out, because i got a regular hobby knife, and i got little stress mark and my hobby knife can handle it, What hobby knife you recomend me?

[@thecomicreadern4344]

Where to get gundam aerial FM from? it's not in HLJ

[@oldmatedave2382]

where do you buy these? anything in australia is 30-50+ lol regardless of what kit it is

[@shinonomura7143]

Ill be honest im curious what the releases will be for the IBO movie. Maybe a MG Hajiroboshi or Marchosias? Or MGSD?

[@SantyComics]

What is the name of the marker at 16:31 ? Thank you and great video!

[@thekunninglinguist2397]

How long before they simplify the inner frames of the MGSD kits like they did to modern Master Grades

[@soddenassassin]

Your "Daka" comment for the forbidden gundam brought a smile to my face lol

[@raphaelsanluis9711]

I loved the head design of the gunpla .

[@RRankin29]

Do you have 2 different versions of the PG Exia? It’s hard to see what I’m looking at. Maybe one is in pink mode? 26:07

[@TransformerAzteca]

What’s the name of the marker you used to darken the lines?

[@ZedarShadow]

I'm really hoping the 30 MM ones for Armored Core get announced soon, and that they're good 😅

[@springtrap-ml9qw]

Finally some respect for the zeta gundam

[@possessedlampshade178]

i didnt think you could exceed my expectations with how many exceedingly blatant puns you cracked but youve done it, youve exceeded- lol

[@mrasco317]

of all the kit on this list the only one I didn't get and build would be the fm forbidden gundam also prior to getting the verka zeta I never touched any verka's but it definitely put me on a verka binge this year going from 0 to 5 of them in a single year

[@BuildersBench]

Hope you can do a review for Thunderbolt cosmic general purpose combat robot :)

[@muizzamri8852]

it's been a while haven't see you posting or talking about third party gunpla kit other than Bandai.

[@ventzxX]

I bought both the MGSD they are absolutely gorgeous

[@MechaGaikotsu]

They are! Anyone passing on these is truly missing out

[@choccymilk596]

I only have the Hg Ariel Rebuild, Rg Epyon, and Mg Zeta Ver ka, they hobby shop was always sold out of the other hg Mercury kits and I died a bit inside

[@bidujador]

I do not have a top 10 but I do have a top 5: 1. RG Epyon 2. HG Schwarzette 3. HG Calibarn 4. HG Aerial Rebuild 5. HG Lfrith Jiu They were so much fun to build and they look fantastic on my shelf

[@ziangreigramirez8841]

Honestly gundam aeriel rebuild with the buster rifle looks sick

[@albys.2464]

the thumbnail goes hard

[@trevorbowen1747]

The last newest kit i build was the hg nightingale. My back log still has like 20 model kits to go and 10 of them are mg 😂

[@mr.k7739]

Ngl, I had quite high expectations for Build Metaverse kit as I'm a Gundam Build fan and the success from TWFM kits actually convinced me about Bandai's HG line. Then the 3-episode anime and the poorly designed kits (except for the Exceed Galaxy and Diver Arc) just totally let me down. Luckily I watched your review and chose the MGSD Barbie over Plutine, 100% correct decision. Thank you Mecha for great reviews through the year, always support you and your contents!

[@EmperorPylades]

I'm barely 6 months into the hobby, but my thought on the Forbidden Gundam is that its awesomely chunky Mobile Armour Unit probably posed more than its fair share of engineering problems, especially given that it shares a base frame with the other two totally-not-Cyber-newtypes rides from SEED. Either way, if the utterly gorgeous Aerial is the standard we can expect of FM going forward, I'll cross my fingers for the Thrones to get the FM treatment so I can line them up against the MGs of the orignal four Celestials of 00

[@aki_Alter]

The Gundam Calibarn is the best HG I love it

[@DarKKnightt07]

Those Witch from Mercy kits are some of the best High Grade Gundam model kits ever made.

[@azaelvazquez9362]

Does Zeta gundam was a pleasure to build?