BEST GUNDAM GUNPLA OF 2018 - MECHA GAIKOTSU

Counting down the top 10 best of the best Gundam model kits of 2018! As always you can get yours today at HLJ!
Don't click SHOW MORE and peak at the spoilers below UNTIL YOU WATCH THE VIDEO! ;)
Last year's list: • BEST GUNDAM KITS OF 20...
10. HG Narrative Gundam A-Packs
Review: • This High Grade is HUG...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2RlL0fr
9. MG Deep Striker
Review: • MG PLAN303E Deep Strik...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2pcIX1c
8. MG Jegan
Review: • MG 1/100 Master Grade ...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2L0Xglt
7. HG GBN Guard Frame
Review: • GUNPLA POLICE COMING S...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2PvxE37
6. HG Sinanju Stein Narrative
Review: • HGUC 1/144 Sinanju Ste...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2R88y70
5. MG Quan[T] Fullsaber
Review: • MG Gundam 00 Quan[T] F...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2x8Xv63
4. Hi-Resolution Gundam Astray Red Frame
Review: • RED FRAME REFORGED! 1/...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2PKZatB
3. RG Fullarmor Unicorn
Review: PENDING
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2T43wJQ
2. HG Moon Gundam
Review: • This is High Grade Red...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2PQBOyr
1. RG Sazabi
Review: • 1/144 Real Grade (RG) ...
Buy: shop.hlj.com/2npiMTM
If it's out of stock on Hobbylink or you just prefer Amazon, you can support the channel by buying though my affilite link below;
www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=... model&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c94e26bfdfae85ff1503bae5e8a128b4
Find me on Social Media:
Subscribe here: kzbin.info?su...
Instagram / mechagaikotsu
Twitter / mechagaikotsu
Facebook / mechagaikotsu
#gundam #gunpla #anime

[@dracoblob5233]

You should do a worst list

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I will! I had a top 3 worst kits added to the end of the video, but I cut it because I didn’t have time. Will extend it into a top 5 for next week. A top 10 wouldn’t be fair because there wasn’t 10 bad kits this year 😁

[@dracoblob5233]

@@MechaGaikotsu 😂

[@dotmitchens]

As one Danny DeVito would say: *TRASH-*

[@NeoSlashott]

This! it makes more interesting variety lists. :) * thumbs up *

[@sinanjubaron1274]

@@MechaGaikotsu the phenex better be the worst of the worst bucko

[@vangazon]

I remember those days when I was young when I always ask my mom to bring me to Toy Kingdom whenever we go to mall so I can stare those glorious Gundams. I never asked her to buy me one because I knew she couldn't afford it.. I told myself I'll buy one when the time is right. I've been working for years now and totally forgot my dream to get one since I became so addicted to console games. After seeing this video, I immediately searched for it and ordered two sets for me to start. I'm looking forward to get my RG unicorn full armor and Sazabi. Looks like this will add to my expensive hobby. Anyway, I decided to have a collection of this than collecting bunch of xbox and ps4 controllers..

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Awesome choices! You won’t be disappointed! Also I know your strife, RE2 and KH3 in the one week is a stinger!

[@ZF_Aspiris]

Mmmm the Toy Kingdom dream, sameeeee

[@mockingladmockery3860]

Wonder how you are doing now. Its always lovely to see new comers

[@gbresaleking]

How'd the kits turn out for you ?

[@Moliminous]

so... you're not going to talk about why there's just an anime girl in all the Gundams?

[@orpheuskun9507]

Its figure rise nami, she's from gundam build divers, and is a model kit you have to build

[@Maxus117]

gundam build divers lol

[@tfriggink314]

Your channel has kept me on the path of furthering my gunpla hobby over the past year. Thanks so much, MG.

[@nickrapp7482]

guard frame the first highgrade literally started the list with a hg

[@trits_ng]

this is the comment I am looking for

[@ToxicAtom]

I wouldn't be surprised if he originally intended the RG Tallgeese to be in place of the A-Packs, but got changed late into the video's production

[@MrWhowatchesme]

He probably meant that the HGUCs with Stein and Narrative. I would consider anything out of HGUC sub HGs.

[@dwarftastic1151]

*Sees Sazabi in top 1* Gundam RG NU : Hold my beer

[@MrSky-pm9zn]

Nu Gundam 2019 everybody!! Dynames: YAMEROOO

[@LostInTheInternet93]

I just finished building that sucker. 9hours of work and details well spent. May get a RG sazabi just to have it flex on I'm.

[@JoJoPalm]

Been waiting all year for this!

[@j.s8660]

Joe Palmer Well damn

[@BlueJaysBrudda]

I mean you're technically right

[@zekewolf4543]

Thanks for the list! You got me into building, and I'm up to 30 kits! Can't wait to see more!

[@delmonciiidr]

"puts the gunpla cop as first high grade" Narrative gundam: am I a joke to you?

[@Gilgamesh_King_Of_Uruk]

Sad to see the RG Tallgeese didn't make the list

[@ClydeFake]

This. Tallgeese is my all-time favourite MS, so I may be biased. Nice list nonetheless.

[@nazrulnadziruddin9641]

Maybe because it's reserved for Tallgeese II?

[@YBPaladin]

Yuse Leonheart It’s okay, Tallgeese 2.0 will make 2019 list

[@iandakid672]

i know right, like it's actually the best for me this year.

[@Gilgamesh_King_Of_Uruk]

I got mine as soon as it came out and still holds my place as the best RG after Sazabi for me.

[@jieqiiii]

The best mechagaikotsu vid of 2018! Every year I look forward to this!

[@Pixxzzz]

Thank you for getting me into Gunpla. Never would have without watching your stuff.

[@roderickvillanueva3907]

This is why I love your reviews bro, you have the most honest review

[@adwyn]

Such an awesome video and list. I just want to voice my support for your channel. I think your commentary and reviews are absolutely the best among others on KZbin. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to an awesome content from u in 2019. Absolutely awesome!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Thanks man, it means a lot 😁

[@bangalagnab]

i just got back from gundam and gunpla. the last series i saw was seed back when it released, and you sir made me want to get back on the gundam boat. one of the best gunpla reviewers on youtube! cheers from new jersey!

[@MrNotgoth]

Congrats on making this full time man! Good luck with the channel it's my fave Gundam related on KZbin!!

[@Kitsune10060]

The RG Sazabi is a BEAST, and I fully agree with it being #1. easily my favorite RG kit (partly due to it being my favorite MS) or just kit in general. It's literally a shrunk down MG with every thing that statement implys Also, if your reading this and thinking about getting one. don't put it on a 1/144 scale stand. Despite it being a 1/144 scale kit, it's absolutely massive and pretty much needs a 1/100 scale stand.

[@fer1f1tz]

Thanks for everything dude! I’m happy that this is a full time job for you.

[@crocgator3693]

Biotube Pleb hi bio

[@dyno_97]

Love ur videos! Your my favourite gunpla reviewer, thanks for all the reviews. Make this year even better!

[@dai4544]

Finally I skipped porn for this

[@nikigedzhov]

*default dances in corner*

[@RKfromPartsUnknown]

Same here~ 😂

[@ryancarrell3186]

Damn me too... What does that say about people that buy Gunpla?

[@joemermaghari3945]

The only thing that made me skip Hentai.

[@titan133760]

THE GUNDAM IS HERE!!!!

[@sparkybleu1737]

yaaaay! welcome back mecha!!! we missed you!! and thank you HLJ!

[@finn42337]

happy that this is your job man! keep it up!

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Thanks for this. You are my favorite gundpla reviewer!

[@MrWhowatchesme]

Love the list. Love the rankings. Keep it Mecha. You are doing great.

[@dtejada1988]

Awesome video, I am a newbie at gunpla, I’m well into my 40’s, and learn a lot about gunpla watching KZbin videos like yours, I’ve enjoyed your content for a while now , thanks btw. I’ve fall in love with building kits, I’ve done : 1st a SD, 2nd a RG and last one was the HG Sinanju Stein NT ver, Im so happy to see it on your list of top 2018!!! The gunpla community its very lucky to have a guy like you posting videos. It is messed up that you can’t monetize on these great videos you posted. Anyways, back to your picks, in my humble opinion, but it its my taste: 10, 9 and 2 pick, 🤔now number 1 looks great, unicorn Im gonna get one, red frame wow, Enough of my yap! See ya next video, and once again thanks!!

[@commissarstanley3055]

I love this channel and look foward to more

[@MasterArtz198]

I only watched this video only hoping for the beam boomerang in action. 😪😅

[@chaikagaz]

Just preordered myself the moon gundam looks neat

[@coreyjameshaims449]

Great list. 2018 was a good year for Gunpla. Happy New Year Mecha' 👍

[@victorapontejr.8244]

Looking forward to more great work from ya man. Don't push yourself too hard though, & good luck in 2019!

[@christianaguirre163]

Your reviews are great since the first time I saw to the last great job!!! Keep going

[@izecrevive]

Keep it up mecha, ur contents are one of the best out here.

[@KrimsonWing]

congrats man! I am looking forward to 2018. Keep up the good work.

[@cruntbungle4338]

RG Sazabi is the greatest thing to ever grace my hands.

[@jotunros]

Congrats! Found your channel recently. Good stuff!

[@bryanz9359]

YES IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@cheetor71]

Good list. My favorite builds have been RG Sazabi at #1 followed by the RG Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina. I bought both because of your reviews. Thank you.

[@ignisofficialgaming]

2018 was actually the year I discovered the hobby. I’d known about Gundam for ages since I was balls deep in the anime community but had never touched the series. First kit was the RG Build Strike and as solid as it is, the Booster sucked balls and broke within a year. Seeing these kits that were new back then is so nostalgic to me

[@caspermoncrieff332]

You are an absulute legend keep doing what you are doing mate. :)

[@dukesnipes64]

I would love to see some classic reviews once a month or something of older kits. Maybe even obscure kits like the hg Nobel Gundam, or the hg Gundam g-self atmospheric pack. But overall this is one of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@ckr1911]

I bought the Rg Sazabi right after I saw your review. I was so worried about the shoulders breaking anf I think it was the step I was the most nervous about during the build. But in the end, it is literally the best kit I own: love every aspect of it and the solidness of the finished model is so satisfying. I was thinking of purchasing the Moon Gundam next...

[@chocoloko101]

You nailed all the best gunpla love ur vid

[@paperjerryhobbies]

I'm so glad I have like a couple of them! Need more! :D

[@lemming4774]

Looking forward to the 2019 list because we got so many great kits this year

[@GhostEchoX17]

Been waiting for this

[@JaceTheDragon]

Really nice. I knew it was going to be a toss up between Moon Gundam and Sazabi but I suppose in the end, the Moon Gundam is still "just" a High Grade. I've had to cut down on my Gunpla purchases substantially but all off the top 4 (excluding the Unicorn which I already have) are definitely high on the list of things I that might push me back into buying kits. Thanks for a great year of reviews, amidst all the worry and strife your life has had to endure! We love you for what you do--I hope you love doing it!

[@SithLourd]

Oh boy. I've been waiting for this video.

[@carloscampos1824]

My favorite builds were the mg quanta full saber, and the hg leo. I LOVED the leo so much, it was a very fun, easy build, and it allowed me to start making weathered and battle damage kits

[@bennettcooley3717]

Thanks for everything you do and I can’t wait to build the RG Sazabi

[@jasonbillealvaran9396]

Nice review, keep it up!

[@GenJotsu]

We appreciate your enthusiasm. Thanks.

[@YBPaladin]

It’s okay RG Tallgeese, you’re numba 1 in my heart

[@xeoriffic]

omg sempai. you had me laughing my gut out with the narrative drop/slap.

[@wildedreemurr9634]

I already started loving this video with the Unicorn Ost intro. Anyways. I love the vid

[@minhlv0309]

These kits are over the top. Thanks Mecha Gaikotsu for inspiring me into gunpla all these years

[@iangilmartin-dzitko8344]

Damn, I recently got back into gunpla after YEARS and picked up the moon gundam today at my GameStop. So much fun to build and glad to see I bought a good one haha

[@echocarmine2847]

loved the Top 10 list. wondering about if you'd do any videos about any old gunpla. i collect all master grades and i own many older than me and i'm 20. but yeah i love your content, keep it up friend :)

[@TheUltimizer.]

Just by watching your videos. I'm really interested in buying Model kits. Keep up the awesomeness.

[@stephenbridges9915]

I've built a TON of Gundam models, going back to 1998. The RG Sazabi and RG Nu Gundam are the BEST kits I have ever built. I dont always enjoy the build process, but for those kits I almost miss the it. These kits are a work of art. I also HIGHLY recommend buying the RG Sazabi fin funnel effect parts (eBay) and the Bandai RG Nu Gundam Fin Funnel Expansion kit (the extra funnels plus extra base/sticks for posing funnels). With those two add-ons, having Nu vs Sazabi flying with funnels deployed, its a dream come true (since my first MG, the MG Sazabi in ~2002 I've rigged up cheap wire dioramas to make the same effect). The extra kits are very inexpensive - I got the Sazabi funnel effect parts for 14 USD on eBay. If you are bold enough, I also HIGHLY recommend spray painting or air brushing the Nu Gundam Fin Funnel inside pieces (the ones that are on the inside of the funnel when folded). I painted mine silver going to gold on the outside, really makes the funnels stand out compared to the plain dark blue (used panel and masking tape to oultline just the inner section of the funnel lengths for spray painting - the section with the cross stitching paneling). Spending a tad extra time on such details make the Nu Gundam and Sazabi standout as easily the best value centerpiece models available in the Bandai catalog - buy them both and thank me later.

[@robospark7258]

RG Sazabi is literally the best kit i've ever built, it's everything you've said. Smooth articulation, extremely well hidden nubs, Beam Shot Rifle is amazing, beautiful Beam effects, stunning color seperation, and the Funnels are just mini versions of the Ver. Ka's!

[@ferdinandgunawan8611]

Watching this video and I'm more excited than ever 2 get RG Sazabi for my BD. Thx a lot Gaikotsu-sensei!

[@blackcomet2nd950]

Great video, and I saw that you have the gundam shining break. Are you going to do a review of that?

[@KashewKiddo3826]

You said more positive things with the tallgeese than the a-packs and deep striker so i kinda find that weird that it isnt in the list but great video nonetheless. Your review of the moon gundam made me buy it and i dont regret it at all so thnx man.

[@armangunpla409]

That badass RG sazabi was my favorite. From the moment it announced it's arrival i already pre ordered it... and my, when I got my hands on the kit ooohhhh hohohoooo glorious just glorious.

[@satryajalaarabiputra127]

My favorite Gundam reviewer... Thank you...

[@henriquenunes4072]

The visual of high resolution astray red frame is incredible as you said "a samurai mecha" but the weapons and transformation of the rg full armor unicorn is awesome especially for the price

[@baelreviewsshit5382]

I started gunpla in 2018. And the first kit I got was one you put in your top ten list for 2017 or 2016, whichever it was. The HG GM/GM. And now I have the HG Gm Sniper II, HG Gundam MK II, HG Vidar, HG G-Self, HG 00 Diver, and the RG Exia, which I love to death.

[@rogueassasin6946]

When you do this it makes me want to build my rg sazabi sooner on what i plan !

[@pauljohnsonidanan9822]

Awesome video luv ur list can I ask u something is there any honorable mention of Gundam iron blooded orphans?

[@red_haired_ken]

doubt I'm the first to think this but at 14:52 always gives me chills when the CCA theme starts cause that trumpet is so awesome just like the kits

[@MasonsTurtle]

Why couldn't you monetize your channel? This is all original content.

[@PaladinodoCerradooficial]

Maybe The name GUNDAM and GUNPLA made the youtube bot cut the monetize =(

[@judeskater93]

MasonsTurtle because bandai and KZbin, especially KZbin, are utter assholes about it.

[@jbrosupra]

They cant deny monetizing over reviews. Thats just silly to say

[@alessandrocastelluccio8657]

We also have to say that people buy model kits thanks to reviews like this, so it's a cycle of money that comes back to Bandai

[@belugawhale6539]

Alessandro Castelluccio they could also negatively affect sales.

[@ilogx6846]

Went here to hear you say "ab-so-lutely", and I ain't dissapointed 😉 Great 2018 reviews. Got a few kits last year based on your recommendations 👍

[@lamelukas]

Dang, I always love hearing the CCA OVA, really need to get myself a RG Sazabi, my favorite mobile suit.

[@vulpineru]

I have recently done both the stein and moon gundam. Both of which were really fun builds. I even added my own touches to the moon gundam

[@RMPKenpachi]

I was unsure about the real grade line but seeing that sazabi you’ve made me want to pick one up

[@Gomeshock]

11:29 That's why I got the PG Red Frame Kai, my first PG. But, holy smokes. Never thought PG boxes would be so big.

[@chaikagaz]

My first PG was strike freedom also gettin a banshee norn

[@pantalone7307]

I had wing zero sitting about for years and I got bored out my mind and decided to put it together and now I would really like to get into it

[@johnpaololuna7314]

i like how u do the "vigilante " background music while presenting the narrative with apax unit"

[@avengerskull]

Thanks for your effort Mecha

[@gustavoh.70]

I love that all the GBN Guards in the anime just stand there menacingly

[@muerto8813]

Ordered the Sazabi online. So excited for its arrival next week. ❤️

[@Souix1983]

I WOKE UP VERY EARLY FOR THIS

[@scrotor189]

Hey mecha I know this is an older video, but I recently got into gunpla I’m five kits deep at this point and was just wondering if you had any recommendations? I’ve built mg Exia seven swords, mg full armor, rg wing, rg Eva unit 01 and the hg Barbatos lupus. Are the pg kits worth it? If so which one would you recommend for an average builder?

[@Nintenja889]

Was super excited to see your list. And to copy why someone else said, do a worst of 2018?

[@Daitrombe]

Top 10 list more like kits to buy list. Thanks a lot!

[@parkerschroeder5906]

My first kit was the 1/60 PG Unicorn gundam with the optional led system. Took me a week of nights to complete. My younger brothers are starting with RG Sazabi and Nu Gundam, they have yet to touch, I’ll get them to work this weekend. I’m planning to start on phase 2 of gunpla building....Custom Paintjobs. Quick question, should I paint the visor or the monoeye?

[@lylestratos6880]

Well, I just got some crazy Idea from the video you made about a DIY Action base. But mine is more finicky but Original nonetheless, I'm making my own System Base 001 out of Spures, but I still have to plan on how it'll work when I build it. And so far, I'm caliming this Idea as my own. Next project would have to be the Mobile Suit Trailers using Lego wheels and other MGs (Machine Guns from Build custom kits and other low budget plastic toys I can find)

[@bigpinkstudios]

Ok. Most of these are going on my wishlist.

[@jasonmoua17]

“Jumping into the 7th spot on this list is the MG Jegan ;)” I’ll take it! Love that thing!

[@theQuickining]

Waiting on that best of 2019 list

[@StijnEngels]

Lol bought my first gundam set yesterday, bought the gundam builder diver 00, which I thought looked really cool. Almost went for the moon gundam cause that one had a pretty box as well, guess I shouldve just went for it as you put it so high on the list

[@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550]

Been eyeing the Moon Gundam for some time and planning to get it real soon. That Ver Ka of Gundam Astray red looks amazing but until I get one at least I got the equally awesome RG version for Christmas.

[@NishidaTegaru_nZk]

In my opinion, my favorite build this year is the Love Phantom. Cuz it's a combination of the Strike Freedom, Strike Noir, and the Deathscythe Hell. Plus, even though the weapons were lazily approached, a simple repair and it's gud as hell.

[@istemihanilgin3174]

Gotta love the tracer pose on the quanta!

[@tekkadan097]

Rg Sazabi is defenantly the best kit of 2018

[@zaidabdurrosyid]

And where's my rg nu gundam, Bandai???

[@zeamays6207]

It's coming this year, perfect for the 40th anniversary of the franchise

[@reidge4479]

U should ask PG Nu we wait for it too long not that shitty 00 but yeah i will collect both since it's my love

[@knightx605]

Agreed, where is our rg Nu? MOST LIKELY THIS SUMMER!

[@ArkCiD_Z3r0]

Honestly the only downside to the RG Sazabi is that we don't have an RG Nu Gundam to pose it with.

[@PORCELAINGRL]

I want n rg acguy

[@kappeleonedinberg8066]

Sick man

[@meijinkawaguchi3876]

What is the best way/place to watch any gundam series because I feel like I'm missing a lot when building these kits and not watching the shows. Any recommendations?

[@lemming4774]

Can’t wait for best gundam list 2019

[@andrew_yang12]

ahaha your intro always crack me up ahahhaha

[@nit-Inundate]

The show is back!