Is The MG Nu Gundam Ver. Ka Really That Good? - MONDAY NIGHT PREMIERES

Gonna bring you back to the past, checking out the lengendary Master Grade Nu Gundam Ver. Ka, and seeing if it actually is all it's cracked up to be!
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[@MechaGaikotsu]

Chat got closed on me, so if I didn't get around to answering your questions I'm super, super sorry! Comment below this comment to tell me what you want to see in the next PREMIERE! Loved talking with you guys and can't wait!!

[@Fuwa_san]

Have you heard of Gundam Battle Gundam Warfare mobile game? What's your thoughts about it?

[@kobyngo4379]

The bandai eva 06

[@coleviloria3800]

I’d love to see some 1/100 NGs from Gundam 00.

[@G2_Convoy]

MG banshee Ver Ka?

[@krisblunden1642]

Love your vids and what about mg unicorn pls

[@Smilomaniac]

For those still wondering how long it takes to apply water slide decals, it’s taken me 8 hours to do just over half of a sheet (Shenlong Liaoya). There are usually more than you need, especially for Ver.Ka kits. It’s painfully slow as you sit and wait for the decal to soak and then you meticulously adjust it. It’s exhausting work.

[@felixmarlin3178]

U went where we were too afraid to go

[@coreymonday1375]

A tip that I find that makes it not as bad is do put the decals after you finish the part so if you are on the body build it put the decals on the next step then decals...it helps me alot to do it that way

[@dettaxh]

tamiya mark fit helps a lot with water decals

[@dakotaadkins6262]

I despise water slides so much, the normal stickers are so much better when they’re cut seamless, SO much less hassle

[@magistersolis.3750]

How do you apply them I always manage to destroy mine in the water.

[@dotmitchens]

Fun fact: The MG Nu Gundam Ver KA was the first Master Grade to feature PG-style “emotion manipulator” hands. I dunno, I thought it was interesting.

[@wentaofeng5548]

Always have mix feelings towards those types of hands

[@MechaGaikotsu]

It's true! They're also scaled to it that's why they look silly on any version of the RX-78-2

[@tri-edge]

A HG 1/60 Gundam has also a movable parts fingers.

[@Ataximander]

Well, that just makes it more attractive to me.

[@dotmitchens]

Mecha Gaikotsu Yeah, I always thought they looked a little on the chunky side with smaller MS. Some big boy hands right there.

[@KasperAura]

MG ZZ Ver ka took me 3 days to apply all the decals *in the manual.* Yes, there were leftovers. No, I'm not using them.

[@GoofyGoober9775]

Jesus Christ

[@Sth809]

Dam The dedication I dont even put decals beside if it's really needed

[@justarandomyoutubeuser5074]

the lion the witch and the sacrifices this man made to make his gunpla look rich

[@doggomcpoggo1264]

While that's impressive , as a half gunpla ，half military kit modeller , 3 days isn't that much to me , a 1/72 scale's decals has taken me 6+ days to complete (mainly cause of tiny decals in the cockpit)

[@exiagn0012]

Liar

[@Sam-yb2ii]

For anyone who's still interested in this kit, I recommend that you tighten the joints during the build especially on the legs, I also made the fin funnels better on my kit by tightening the dented connectors, make sure that you only add glue or whatever you use to tighten joints on the 3 little dents that go towards the exterior of the funnel to connect to the other one, and not all around the connector tho, because if you do it's gonna be harder to detach and put away to the opposite side.

[@silverwolf6964]

For me, the RX-93 Nu Gundam has an historical importance in the UC timeline as it was the major turning point and the end of histories most great rivals Amuro Rey and Char Aznable... CCA has to be my most favorite Gundam movie in history

[@rndr_music]

The mecha design of nu gundam and sazabi itself really catch my eyes, you should collect both kit

[@midengine8576]

Gotta say same

[@tylerstocker6189]

Katoki is known for making realistic designs... *Stares in Wing Zero EW*.

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

It's more like it's what they said he should do.

[@AssaultRider555]

We're taking about a bipedal war machine here.

[@AssaultRider555]

@Jessi Maldonado which version of the wing gundam are you talking about here exactly because all of the MG has been solid, with the Wing EW being the worst.

[@danialadzha84]

Well it's here soo

[@io5362]

here it comes

[@sherbutbutsher3058]

I find it funny he size compared it to an almond, but not a ruler... xD

[@MechaGaikotsu]

You see, I had an almond.

[@pyro7216]

Not a almond. *TWO almonds*

[@shyguy13100]

Appreciate your covering an older MG. I always Trust your reviews for good builds 👏🏼👏🏼 MG Sazabi next time pls

[@coreyo8798]

No one: Mecha: TWO ALMONDS!

[@kineticraptor3318]

No one: Mecha: ABSOLUTELY AND UTTERLY

[@avengravel6133]

FA Gundam Thunderbolt Part 2 pls :3

[@randomfurrygirl548]

It is finally out lel

[@trapman8791]

For MG Nu ver ka, it took me 10 hours straight to do all waterslides for it, as well as the HWS expansion set and double fin funnel expansion set. Was quite the time honestly. Didn't expect to finish it all in one sitting while listening to music

[@Arbinator14]

I absolutely ADORE this kit, it was actually my third MG kit but I loved the Nu Gundam design so much that I couldn’t wait even though I wasn’t sure that I was ready at the time. I have placed all the water slides and I admittedly took my time but it took me well over a week. But it looks fantastic with them all on!

[@achaoPSG]

Come on, I think the Sazabi Ver Ka is much more than a glorified statue. It's a solid model, with great mechanism, and excellent posability !

[@GunplaKhaijue]

only lazy people would say its a glorified statue

[@lancebardock]

I might be mis-remembering, but one thing I really loved was the fact that when a mobile suit picks up a weapon, there is a slot in the manipulators the weapon handle interfaces with (Seen in 08MS Team) in order to install/load the weapon for use, kind of like plugging in a USB for your mobile suit! That's what I like to think of when I see the tabs in the PG style hands

[@russellsales7796]

I'm actually more interested as to when you got married. Still love the Ver Ka though.

[@thiagomonteiro41]

When it comes to beauty, I get a hard time between the Nu Gundam and the 00 Raiser. These two beasts do own my heart. Damn! Thanks for this awesome video!

[@roachdoggjr4266]

I’ve watched this review probably 4 or 5 times and it’s just because of how much I love your videos and this kit. It’s like a perfect combination. I even have the kit and it’s the centerpiece of my entire display.

[@PauloMagno0203]

That full exposed psycho frame version is absolutely 🔥 in my opinion

[@saberyoung7510]

I have the HGUC Nu Gundam HWS, can't wait for the RG Nu Gundam.

[@jeffreyschaefer9424]

Small correction: The Nu does NOT have a full psycho-frame canonically, just around the cockpit. This is a non-canon Katoki redesign. EXCELLENT review!!!

[@Equalsundew]

So uh we getting part 2 on that full armor gundam?... No?... ok

[@kineticraptor3318]

Didn't even respond SMH

[@ilpuntodigf]

Imagine being in 2019 and still asking that Kek

[@thevioletlightning0139]

He’s already explained that it was an absolute pain in the ass to get it to stand up and stay together while filming it, that’s why there’s no part 2

[@QuantaSolace]

Yeah, he would have to keep it on the stand for the review and not use the turntable. Although, I never had a hard time with mine staying together armored up.

[@swivelboiiguess6422]

Guess what comes out next monday?

[@jamescerdan872]

At 5:59 when you said "I'm gonna say it any ways" a ad popped up "Oh Oh Oh, Oh Reilly's, Autoparts".

[@holden_7597]

Wise words...

[@SourRobo8364]

Hey how about that part 2 for for Full Armor Gundam Thunderbolt Ver. Ka? Don't know why you haven't finished it yet.

[@slekaru]

Goblin Slayer he got overwhelmed by it

[@JoyousBoyous]

Full Psycho frame is the coolest. Its very subtle which makes it perfect. plus im a fan boy for clear parts. The original Nu Gundam only has psycho frame around the cockpit which i love how Katoki added a little nod to that during the build, its a shame thats its hard to display the cock pit though,. you should've touched on that buy taking a picture during the build because the cockpit looks so effing awesome.

[@olay-hotdoghotdoghotdigitt2457]

You’re reviews aren’t so entertaining and aren’t dull at all my guy you’ve come extremely far! Keep up the good and entertaining work

[@mrZavior]

I used around 30% of the decals (I didn't want to overcrowd the original design) and it took me a whole week... then I forgot microsol and half a dozen fell out....

[@nisnast]

What's microsol?

[@mrZavior]

@@nisnast light solvent to fix decals in place

[@Cheekymonkey405]

In my opinion it’s one of the best Gundam(s) that I have had the glory of putting together. I have friends that wou Ltd definitely disagree

[@Robodragon17]

Wou ltd?

[@Cheekymonkey405]

It was meant to say. I have friends that would definitely disagree

[@rndr_music]

Couldnt agree more, I would like to build it more than once haha

[@nguyentran7068]

Those stickers are actually good! Premium af, never peel off

[@adrianty7410]

Ive watched this like 20 times and ive decided to buy this in the future as my 1st ver ka kit onced ive become a better builder. Your reviews really help me alot on my gunpla buying choices

[@linhhong6804]

“Unicorn 2.0 onegaishimasu” *Bandai drop MGEX with x4 price and gold sticker for the V-fin* orz

[@gabbypolitsch9992]

The amuro decal actually goes on the kit's left shoulder armor instead of the sheild, there's a specific sheild sticker included :)

[@rexsleezy9402]

Boi, attaching dem decals sometimes take longer than the actual build! 😂

[@RandomAllen]

Yes they do. I completed the Sazabi Ver Ka in less than 2 days. It's taken me almost 4 days to apply all the decals...and I'm still not completely done

[@ummguy5548]

Mecha: I’m gonna say it anyway.. Ad: CRABFEWT IS BACK

[@coleviloria3800]

I’m excited for my RG Nu.

[@wentaofeng5548]

same here....hope they fixed those funnels....

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Me too! It's out this Friday!

[@kenneth7497]

So hyped

[@adamszuszkiewicz1709]

Same, hopefully usagundamstore ships them out asap

[@kenneth7497]

@@adamszuszkiewicz1709 We're probably getting them in September : |

[@pixelman6193]

God I love this kit Currently trying to get the GN arms type D And 2 hws sets to make with some plastic plates to make a thunderbolt style FULL ARMOR NU GUNDAM

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

Those perfect grade hands need to be standard.....and that tab-in-hand weapon holding system

[@meijinkawaguchiiii2540]

that decal sheet drived me nuts especially the lil' one's..I think I applied a bit just the large one's but all in all this kit is glorious! love your review's man

[@ocelot_the_dragon]

Oh look. Full Armor Gundam. Would be nice if we got a Part 2 Now would it?

[@craiggerrie6199]

Always wanted to build the Master Grade Nu Gundam. Been doing the hobby for a year now and I've really fallen in love with the hobby, and the Master Grade Nu Gundam is one I'm setting my sights on to do real soon. Thanks for this great review. Really helpful

[@IsKevin]

😊👍

[@KrystalBlitz]

no one: mecha gaikotsu: A B S O L U T E L Y

[@delbroox]

Just completed mine as my first Gunpla...30+ hours and only the decals must have took me around 8-9 hours to complete. But it looks so good. I'm really happy with it.

[@aiisen4014]

The real question is...are you getting the metal structure version?

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Probably not, unless one falls out of the sky in front of me... That thing is silly expensive.... Can I make it a tax write off?

[@angem.6717]

Mecha Gaikotsu Do you have any chance of getting it with a channel sponsor?

[@josephdones656]

@@MechaGaikotsu Hope you get one from sponsors. that's gonna be epic.

[@tubejorrit]

@@josephdones656 Don't think any company will sponsor it since its already sold out and the purpose of sponsoring is to make more sales but you can't sell something that is sold out.

[@ThatGreyGentleman]

@@MechaGaikotsu how have you NOT made any of your Gundam purchases Tax Write-offs?? They’re necessary for your job, they should 100% count.

[@mikazukiangus4189]

The 2 almonds really put the size in perspective for me, luv you mecha you open my eyes to new sights everyday

[@KL-np5un]

So I remember getting a ver ka as my first gunpla for my 14th bday. Was not a good idea giving a 14 year old beginner a ver ka

[@holden_7597]

Oof, how did that go?

[@zero000000000]

I owned this and personally it's one of the best kit I have built. The water slides is tedious but you really can't live without it. I just love the KA/RG level of details. The fin funnel is a nightmare to pose. 4 is the right number to get it stick on most of the time.

[@HashbrownMashup]

15:30 I have a Molotow chrome pen I use for this kind of thing all the time.

[@SgtPotShot]

I remember getting this when I first came out. I think I'll rebuild it sometime in the future, along with my first MG, the God Gundam. Also, my response to the foil and the color change stickers is "Screw that, I'd rather just paint it."

[@lorenzretiro]

The almond was probably one of my favorite things about the review

[@TheFr0z3nF0x]

Can't wait for him to review the almond 2 pack.

[@juliombarrosjr]

This will be my next Gunpla to assemble! Thanks for the video!

[@Chovyy-f25]

MG Nu Gundam: Man we look great. MG Nu Gundam: Yes, our Owner really loves us. RG Nu Gundam: Oh yes, your owners will love you both.

[@jonathanbelman8693]

I really needed that two almond size comparison, thank you.

[@obicross]

MG sazabi ver ka next pls

[@xdevantx5870]

No wonder I love the Ver. Kas so much. 0083 has my favorite Gundam Designs.

[@doorbladder5735]

Between this and the MG Dynames, I'm conflicted on which one looks more beautiful.

[@jonathanv4696]

both are amazing

[@isaacjamestea9652]

Bud, been following your channel for a long time. Love it. Didn't know you were irish? Lived in Dublin for 6 years. Loved it. So many friends there.

[@aimbotbob5056]

3:17 ironic that i recently broke my sinanju ver ka

[@millar876]

3years later, but one of my usual gunpla suppliers (in the UK) just got this kit in a restock, so I rewatched the video and ordered for my backlog, which is just MG Heavyarms and this at the moment (the great 2022 MG drought) but looking forward to a full airbrush paint and build. Also looking forward to the “witch from mercury” videos and hoping Bandai announce MG kits for that series

[@GunplaDad]

Ah, the great drought, another uk gunpla addict feeling your pain here buddy!

[@paulheap1982]

Another UK gunpla fan here and waiting for this and the Hi-Nu to be delivered

[@yeonchuljung4952]

Took me about a week ane a half to get all the decals on...

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Damn!

[@HybrydATP64]

Really? Interesting, it takes me about 2 hours to put on all the decals on a real grade kit and they have a lot

[@MRDRIPS42O]

thats insane. but bravo

[@Sibalconb]

My trick is to paint the the gray parts black with spray paint on the runners, after that, mist them with a metallic spray paint to get a grainy metal look and a matte top coat, for the hi lights i go in by hand one i build it and the build comes out pretty solid since the layers of spay paint are also on the part that there is gonna be friction so it gets pretty tight and i get a much more realistic looking metallic finish then i would pain stalkingly get by hand painting, if your wondering what about the nubs, i just re touch it with some paint and brush. NOTE THIS ONLY WORKS IF YOU CLEAN YOUR NUBS CAREFULLY WITH A HOBBY KNIFE

[@Choatemister]

Holly crap you have TWO almonds? Those sold out in a day and haven’t been restocked in months!

[@coreyjameshaims449]

Lol, mine are still in HLJ's private warehouse 😂

[@TheFr0z3nF0x]

Can't wait to see a review of the 2 almonds.

[@coreyjameshaims449]

@@TheFr0z3nF0x they HAVE to be master grade - have you seen the surface & panel detail!

[@arthurhill8185]

Thanks for the almonds comparison. It was critical to my understanding of the size of this kit.

[@guillaumeblauwart1238]

I'd like to see you reviewing the Aegis gundam from Gundam Seed :D

[@MegaMato]

I do love that Aegis.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Sort my videos by oldest first. It’s not pretty...

[@saltedearth1879]

Great video! I love this format for longer in depth reviews (of older kits).

[@melonmelon2848]

Narrative has the same shield design, now you are reviewing this kit 🤔

[@adamszuszkiewicz1709]

Well, the narrative was what the nu was based on wasn't it?

[@swivelboiiguess6422]

@@adamszuszkiewicz1709 no the narrative is based on the nu by taking it's inner frame

[@adamszuszkiewicz1709]

@@swivelboiiguess6422 "A mobile suit made by Anaheim Electronics, it was developed as a prototype for the RX-93 ν Gundam, testing the Psychoframe, and many portions of its body are made from identical parts." quoting the gundam wiki

[@alleykatbuilds5957]

Im super late to the party but i juat bought the sazabi ver. Ka to go with my NU ver. Ka and didnt realise i hadnt panel lined either. Literally panel lining the NU gundam as i watch this haha awesome video

[@Emophia]

So disappointed that the RG doesn't have the psycho frame, I love it when it's used minimally like in the nu ver ka as apposed to a unicorn or w/e.

[@muisverriet]

It's not supposed to have it. It's something Katoki added.

[@Eatsoup3]

Ver Ka Sazabi is still my favorite gunplay to date. Thing is massive and the transformation makes me so happy...need this one soon for posing purposes!

[@hrydaygandhi7303]

"They haven't moved an inch" The stickers aren't even half an inch long

[@neon_lavander]

A good one for the monday night premiers would be The mg 00 7 sword/g you always use for comparisons which if memory serves you have never reveiwed

[@kitetenjogalladeknighttosh8863]

"No it's not the led unit in it's neck it's the mg nu gundam ver. Ka" As i wish he said that

[@joemalmalbis6263]

took me 20-hours to build my Nu Gundam plus the decals! it's tedious but the outcome was great with all the decals/stickers applied. a satisfying feeling when you look at it all Glorious with all the decals!

[@kenneth7497]

Full Armor Part 2 onegaii

[@autismo721]

ONEGAISHIMASHTA

[@FOXZILLA5734]

I love my MG ver.ka nu gundam It still holds up pretty dang well and still one of my favorite master grades although I keep the funnels on the stand as it is still a pain to deal with but other than that it's a great kit.

[@SourRobo8364]

Personally, the MG Dynames is the best one to me.

[@llawliet3613]

The articulation and tight joints for dynames is waaaaaaaayyy too good to be true meyt

[@pandecoco15]

I'm torn between this or the Sazabi Ver. Ka!! I have both of them in RG and love them both but just can't decide which MG I should go for first!! LOVE YOUR VIDS!! from New Zealand!!

[@gamergirlelijah180]

love that tiny meat gang clip at 4:46

[@NeoGato2point0]

I recently completed this kit as my first ever MG after building several HG. strangely enough I didn’t have the same problem with the beam saber. My saber parts hold in the handle fine. I first watched this after building the whole body and decided to build the two small fin funnel wings for stability. i’m glad i did that. The connection on them should have just been a pair of 30mm pegs that just flip out of hiding. I did have a problem with floppy wrists holding the gun though. it truly is gorgeous and has great details though and the hands add to that

[@juancarlosmarquez7231]

With the Ver. Kas that I built, I still love the Sazabi. I know this is going to be controversial, but doesn't the MG Freedom 2.0 hold more shelf presence than the Nu? With my experience, people who don't watch anime rated the Freedom 2.0 higher than the Sazabi 😭 (this is when straight built, I'm sure painting it would make a world of difference)

[@paladinowp2]

Finally a nu gundam review, thanks for reviewing the old kits, would like to see other older kits review like Gundam MK II RX-178 =)

[@crayzeyhayzey8946]

Well, guess I'm super early...

[@sharkbaitcustoms6111]

Been waiting for this a long time. Nice vid Mecha G! Thanks!

[@ruiz1031]

But can it giggity?

[@c4studios984]

Yes

[@ShaffCloud81]

Great review Mecha Gai ! I decided to get the HiNu Ver.ka over the Nu Ver.ka and I don't regret it at all, with the HWS it is easily one of my favourite MG

[@9GeneraL3]

The best video. Ilove your Channel.. KeepitUp!!!

[@pixelmace1423]

Just got it recently for my birthday! I wanna squeeze out as much as I can from the kit so I'm gonna apply *all* of the water slides

[@stefinho_]

I just applied the water slide decals to this kit as my first time using decals, only took me a few hours over 2 days and it was fun

[@ApriliaRSV4Guy]

I put all the water slides on the mega unicorn and it took me about 2 hrs. And those were BIG! But I would like to see more ver. Ka and RG reviews. Keep up the good work and thank you.

[@DomDomPop]

Nice ZoE Anubis in the background there 😂 One of my early favorite figures

[@silverwolf6964]

Hey Mecha Gaikotsu, I was thinking that legendary kits like the Sazabi and Nu Gundam... should need a short introduction just paying respect to the major role they played. . . . Sorry! When I see or think of these two MS... I can't stop crying, call me a fanatic but man does it hit the heart seeing these two beauties and their respected pilots. As a matter of fact the Remains of MSN-04 Sazabi are still on axis wandering in space two this day.

[@jakekampschmidt6065]

This is going to be my next build. Can't wait to jump into it

[@PatVX1]

I like the video idea. The kit looks really cool, and I don't even usually care that much for the Nu.

[@tomassoejakto]

This big was the most fun I had building a kit. I missed those days.

[@An-Account_1]

Is it mandatory to buy the Metal frame for this kit? Or is just tightening the joints of the frame that it comes with enough?

[@martinjrgensen8234]

Probably took me 5-6 hours to decal everything. I love this kit so much, hope we get a PG of this mobile suit someday

[@jclandry6933]

Great review. I was wondering how great this kit was and have to say more meticulous than I imagined. Also, I would love to see a review of the MG Spiegel Gundam (Shadow Gundam).

[@Gomeshock]

17:40 IMO I never really used that until I bought the extra funnels. Wanted an extra stand and more arms to have up to a dozen funnels fly around. Takes up a good chunk of shelf space though.

[@ViperHotdog]

When I did the Sazabi Ver Ka water slides, it took me the better part of an entire day. Want to say I was about noon to 8-9pm. Plus like 2-3 hours the previous night. To be fair though, I took food breaks and was loosely rewatching My Hero Academia whilst stickering so I was also a little distracted.

[@vustvaleo8068]

i heard from somewhere that this design is based on it's appearance in the Gundam Evolve OVA.

[@quizongilad]

was about to comment if you can do size comparison then you actually did.. thanks! helps with decision making as I've been eyeing the Nu ver.Ka or the up coming RG.. guess I'll have to wait for your review.