GUNDAM TRANSFORMER FINALLY PERFECTED!| MG Zeta Ver. Ka Review

This is it. Both the perfect Zeta Gundam and the perfect Ver ka!
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0:00 INTRO
0:41 AESTHETICS
3:46 Size Comparison
4:17 Comparison with MG Zeta 2.0
12:22 ACCESSORIES
13:28 Hands
14:40 Beam Sabers
15:12 Beam Rifle
18:04 Shield
18:57 Grenade launchers
20:03 ARTICULATION
21:43 TRANSFORMATION
22:17 Full Transformation
25:48 VERDICT
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[@qiye3304]

A Ver. Ka with complex build and transformation and still somehow solid? We really are living in the golden age

[@UMIF001]

Transforming Ver Ka kit has been solid since Double Zeta

[@Viper-jr4sp]

@@UMIF001 i probably will end up not transforming the kit when i get it they look cool but im afraid im going to break something

[@qiye3304]

@@UMIF001 just my opinion but the Double Zeta's transformation was a bit more straightforward than zeta's because it doesn't have that much "Spaghetti engineering" to it, maybe except the torso part. Where in Zeta's transformation it has shifting body parts in the body and delicate joints in the leg when you seperate them while transforming which makes it flimsy from my experience of the 2.0 Zeta. Wing Zero EW was just a very straightfotward transformation. So they definitely upped the standard for Ver Ka and it's great to see

[@mikeypoopypantsy3523]

​@@qiye3304 Heh, spaghetti engineering, a jobby reference

[@whiteglint7694]

I can only imagine how good kits might be in another 10 years

[@HGxDIGI]

Handling this almost feels like a transformer figure instead of the usual jank transforming Gundams. Very impressive.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

it's one of the gundams that has complete transformation rather than shield covers the head

[@phonso7435]

@@ChrisTian-sd5yqwing zero moment

[@twelfthknight]

Watching you transform the Zeta was like seeing someone do a Rubik's Cube. Honestly, there's a weird sort of satisfaction to seeing all the internal mechanisms move around.

[@silverbloodborne9495]

Id like to get a none transforming version

[@paulmckira5902]

@@silverbloodborne9495 well the ver ka's already rock solid, you can also go for the revive in 1/144 scale

[@brothatscrazy3418]

I got this kit cause I'm a bit of a Zeta fan boy, just really love the 80's style and design to most of the kits and god dam. I was very surprised at how solid this thing is. Most transforming kits have a reputation for being pretty jank and even for its time the MG Zeta 2.0 isn't bad really but this thing is on another level. It felt rock solid in both modes. I love the fact that Katoki stayed true to the OG design, it really does look like it was ripped straight from the anime with just a bit of upscaling. I know I've been fanboying over this kit so far but from a technical and quality standpoint I genuinely think this is arguably one of the best Ver Ka kits made to date.

[@randyyeh7576]

“The best ver ka ever made” that’s an interesting way to pronounce the ball

[@brothatscrazy3418]

@@randyyeh7576 "one of the best" not the best, for clarification

[@starchaser8656]

Rather than the outside appearance, he spent most of his genius on the inside. To those saying he is getting lazy for doing the exact anime design, the internals prove them wrong

[@michaelfuller7635]

I was struggling between the 2.0 white unicorn mg and I went with that. ❤ for now.. Definitely getting this one next. 2.0 is fantastic 😊 and if you have you're options and $ get this one first if you can find it. 😊 I paid $90 😊.

[@rogue8146]

just ordered one, recently built my first real grade and it's so flimsy and has so many parts that go flying off, i think this'll be a real breath of fresh air

[@randyyeh7576]

It’s strange that the ver ka share more design elements to the original animation than katoki’s usual approach

[@BrandonTjon]

The interview in the manual is really fascinating. He talks about "getting rid of unnecessary detail" and being as faithful to the the original as he can. How very not Katoki. I wonder what the personal connection to Zeta is for him. Because the ZZ as well really stands out when you put it next to the Nu Ver.Ka.

[@randyyeh7576]

@@BrandonTjon shame, i actually really like Katoki's design. I just prefer his more realistic details

[@insomaniac1796]

ironically,it made zeta verka a standout amongst other verka becos of how straightforward yet rewarding look it gives

[@BrandonTjon]

@@randyyeh7576 personally I love this design. The Zeta and Turn A gundam fall in this boat for me where I don't like a single detailed up custom of them

[@ronaldzamora8850]

@@randyyeh7576 If you look most of his redesigns or previous MG ver ka kits it's not really too detailed or stylized, only his rendition of Sazabi and Nu Gundam is.

[@paoplakhem9768]

Mine has been transformed back and forth multiple times but the articulation still pretty rock solid. Zeta ver Ka really deserves more love and attention.

[@hijous]

Oh. That's a good news

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

there's a long ri f le 3rd party add on too

[@gamerkingdom1442]

ITS SO GORGEOUS. Zeta is my favorite transforming GUNDAM, and to see it like this, puts a tear in my eye…

[@AmonGus-ug9sp]

Amazing kit, Zeta has always been one of my personal favorite designs

[@shashummga3477]

I'm calling it now: Bandai poached some of Takara's toy designers during the whole 'dream together' project to help work on this. There is no way this was *just* Bandai's handywork

[@megaflux7144]

grats on actually finishing a kit! looks amazing. detail up it next!

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

22:30 This is where you pause, boot up Zeta's opening OST, and play this on mute while vibing

[@lucaseichler3140]

I feel like saying that the 2.0 vs the ver.KA is "quantity vs quality" is doing the 2.0 a disservice. Sure, it's not AS high quality as the ver.KA, but even considering it's age, it's still stunning. The 2.0 has just about all the articulation you could ever want from a flight-type mobile suit, the stickers, while present, are minimal and only cover very small areas, and the transformation is still one of the best transformations to date.

[@MrRawnch]

I agree. Saying the Ver Ka "blows it out the water" is a bit hyperbolic considering the overall design is dated. Everything on the Ver Ka looks a little stretched and it's about a 10% improvement over the 2.0. I think anybody would be happy with either kit.

[@wulf8889]

Built both around the same time. It really does blew it out of the water.

[@lucaseichler3140]

@@wulf8889 i guess we'll find out if it does, because i have a zeta ver.ka unbuilt.

[@HighEffortUsername]

​@@lucaseichler3140 How did it go?

[@lucaseichler3140]

@@HighEffortUsername it went well. I think I know why he said it was better.

[@floofaudio1403]

I honestly want both the Zeta 2.0 (and the Mk II 2.0 for the sick display) AND the Ver Ka. I'd love to be able to display them side by side as a kind of tribute to how far gunpla has come in so many years

[@lordofworldz]

Despite all the upgrades I still prefer the 2.0 aesthetically. I know its not as anime accurate but i prefer the smaller hands head and feet in addition to the angles of the 2.0. Now if they combined both that would be tight.

[@lambokr3497]

really weird, but quite cool fact I think: for the HG zeta revive, you can slightly transform it without part changing. bend down the foot, and put the rifle on the arm (where a shield would go) and boom, slightly transformed zeta waverider

[@adityarachmadi7647]

You can transform almost any gundam..using impulse method

[@lambokr3497]

@@adityarachmadi7647 aCHem

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

​@@adityarachmadi7647ayooo

[@CsavasKoppany]

Amazing kit, amazing video! Finally my favourite Gundam got the treatment it deserves. Definitely worthy for the sign of Zeta!

[@MrThinkTank0]

Thanks for the honesty about the decals, it's valuable to hear your experience at least, before considering my options

[@whiteraven1992]

A Zeta Gundam model kit that _doesn't_ fall apart when transforming it? Witchcraft, I say! (Someone must've brought over those damn "witches" from the Ad Stella timeline to build this!)

[@geofferiswheel]

I pre-ordered this one because I've wanted a Zeta Gundam but heard that all other versions were bombs waiting to go off, especially during transformation. This is my first Ver. Ka. I'm happy to hear it's solid AF and I can't wait until June when it shows up.

[@samedwards3186]

Zeta is one of my top all time favorite suits, I’m so glad to see it done this well!

[@DarkMetroid777]

Looks awesome. Love all the updates they did with the VerKa. Mine just shipped. Can't wait to dive in. Edit: I never knew how much I would like the black on the back instead of the navy blue 2.0 had until I saw the comparison. Looks so slick.

[@dadadadave9652]

Love watching your reviews, keep it up!

[@TheAsheron]

Mad lad did it. Putting all the waterslides of ver ka on make so much difference

[@mohdhafifi9458]

Always love your reviews bro ✨

[@neilfoster9587]

Love your reviews. Been waiting for this one. Keep up the great work. Question, how many kits have you built over the years of reviews?

[@RocKM001]

I tend to use the Mark Setter for water decals... I have yet to have a flake out once they've completely dried out. The only times I've had them flake was when I get too impatient and start working on another section and move the decals when it hasn't dried completely and i inadvertantly move them or get them soaked again from run off from the mark setter I'm dabbing on the other side.

[@BrandonTjon]

I thought the same but after applying them on the ZZ Ver.Ka I have decided to not apply waterslides on a transforming mobile suits again. It's almost a given to handle it fairly rough when transforming and seeing so much of your hard work just flake off is heartbreaking.

[@jason.waterfalls33]

​@@BrandonTjon I was having the same issue, but very hot water helped rectify that.

[@rx-42-s]

How did you keep it hot while applying the decals? I can never seem to get more than 15 minutes tops before I have to go and replace the water.

[@jason.waterfalls33]

@RX-42 Saber I bought a mug warmer and the dish I use for the water is thin porcelain.

[@NoName-sb9tp]

Great job on the water slide decals 👍

[@Ryhillchibulls]

Great job writing your comment

[@RaptieFeathers]

Oh thank goodness, is good to hear someone else running into the same issues i did during the transformation; I thought i was crazy 😂

[@Dracobyte]

Nice video as always!!

[@LongshotLennox]

I just bought this from my local Hobby Lobby, they had the 40% off model kits sale, paid $58 (taxes incluided). It was such a steal (imo), like sheesh. Cant believe they had this, like they rarely carry anything newish at all. Can't wait to build it, it look so good!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Nothing better than lucking out and fining a decently priced GREAT kit!

[@romanov6420]

the perfect review doesn't exi... Awesome and Precise review, I also enjoyed the part 1 build video 💖

[@jameshall1300]

Zeta and Hyaku Shiki are probably my two favorite Gundam of all time ( followed closely by Freedom and Justice ). I would love to get to do this kit sometime. It's just gorgeous.

[@CJRaelion]

This will be my first gunpla. Zeta is my favourite, so this is perfect. Thanks for the wonderful review.

[@Rakolai]

Mine is on its way, can’t wait to eventually get to it!

[@TheLVJ]

Haters will say this is no different from a nearly 2 decades old kit with a completely different aesthetic and design philosophy. 💀💀💀

[@doktahexe9209]

I got this kit at Anime Boston, glad to know it'll be amazing

[@parasasasaulovs]

what I want to see in the future is the Waverider mode only that does not transform into the Zeta, just like what they did with the Macross kits

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

21:23 for a purely aerial/space type mobile suit, it doesn't great ankle movement because of all the flying that it constantly does Every Zeta type MS has this design philosophy

[@UMIF001]

In the end, the leg is just for show

[@jipapz2991]

Yup that uncut nub on the already happened to me twice 😅. Did not notice it until I finally built the kit.

[@mattx954]

Just bought this on USA gundam store like 20 minutes ago, great timing lol

[@DomFernandezMusic]

I love the 2.0 but always felt there was just something off about it. I think it was how narrow it is like in the chest area just looking at this comparison. Cannot wait to get my hands on a Ver. ka

[@Marzeratti1989]

It was honestly fun building this kit! So many fun layers to it. I built the ZZ last year, and this felt just as fun as that one. I’ve always been a fan so this was definitely needed.

[@Eguido10]

Love you! Love everything

[@geo0711]

Of all the videos I've seen on this kit, I've never noticed, nor has anyone mentioned, the hands on this kit. Now I can't unsee it 😐

[@nitroushero4071]

22:58 Oh god a glimpse of Mechas glorious locks😂

[@armin8306]

I wasn't super thrilled when this was announced but seeing the side by side comparison... Yeah it's a super solid looking kit. I might eventually get one. But I wonder if they'd make the red and grey zetas

[@rx-42-s]

A Zeta plus ver ka sounds like a death sentence for my wallet, even (and especially) if they package all the variants in one box like they did with the MG EX-S

[@millar876]

I’ve never been disappointed with a Ver Ka. That has to be the best transformation in a gunpla

[@tomvhresvelg9286]

At least better than Toa Nuva mistika.

[@matthewphilip2609]

​@Thomas Carlton why are you bringing up Bionicle?

[@tomvhresvelg9286]

@@matthewphilip2609 Because despite its nice worldbuilding and technology, it only lasted decade while Gunpla lasts 4 times longer.

[@matthewphilip2609]

@Thomas Carlton that's because Gundam has a niche in the anime industry being aimed at adult hobbyists while bionicle sadly being under lego did not attract new fans especially when G2 came out because children are the main consumers of lego products so they need to change in order to fit newer generations whereas Gundam never had this problem. What would be cool is if lego re-released bionicle with adult collectors in mind kind of like what they did with UCS Star Wars.

[@theothercelfox4278]

how do you use topcoat spray? do you use it from a distance or have you tried doing strokes at close?

[@starkille10r72]

The 2.0 Zeta seemes to take a lot of inspiration in regards to the shape, especially noticeable with the head, from the Zeta Plus design, with the more robotic, accentuated, square shape rather than the less aggressively blocky and more rounded, flat face of the Ver. Ka.

[@steponick]

My first Ver. Ka that I even remotely tried to apply all of the waterslide decals on was the RX93 Nu Gundam Ver. Ka.

[@LuckySolshot]

The signs of Zeta are real now

[@VectorAero]

Color separation perfection. I must have it!

[@reaper8168]

I built the mg zeta ver ka a while back and I noticed that when you bend the elbow the B2 parts have some stress mark on the plastic, does anyone have that problem?

[@tedhodge4830]

I can't exaggerate how dope this thing actually looks when it's complete. Took me an entire weekend just to snap build and clean the nubs. The ankle articulation sucks like every other Zeta kit, but it's very solid and has no wobble in ground poses.

[@Heroduothecomedian]

I'm so excited to build this kit. I live in the states and thanks to an error at my hobby lobby I was able to get it for 36.59 with the 40% sale off.i shared it on Facebook and Reddit if you don't believe me xD

[@CE73KiraYamato]

i only have a hg zeta and been wanting a mg and gonna get this version

[@henry_ho0606]

Just bought it as my Christmas gift to my self when it’s discounted. Gotta say they handled the issues on MS mode really well, but not so much for the WR mode. Btw, you can also plug the beam effect part onto the barrel of the rifle, and that shit is really long and cool

[@hellboy1976]

Waitin for SIMP or Delpi to make decals for this before I build mine. No flaking, those decals are SOLID.

[@pretzel1313]

The stability of the articulation on this makes me want an MG Aegis ver. Ka.

[@Jhayzer021]

Hajime Katoki and his team done it, they make a stable or perfect Zeta Gundam in MG form in today's tech which is amazing.

[@austinmitchell2652]

I was absent mindedly tapping my foot and I noticed the model kit shaking on its action base in the video. Somehow that made me think I was shaking the model kit with my foot tapping and I stopped before I realized it xD

[@xaviersaez310]

Havent build many kits, have metal robot spirits version. Worth getting?

[@reddoreed8764]

Huh, I was just working on an origin gundam MG while I have this on preorder, funny coincidence

[@Cab895]

Hey Mecha, looks like you forgot to push the blue backpack part behind the head down on the Ver ka.. It shouldn't' stick out that much, only about 1/2 of it should be poking out. behind the shoulders.

[@mr_6952]

Just a thought you might have the feet push up in the "transformed state" on the 2.0 might that be why it can't stand up? If you hold the calf/leg thruster the feet should be able to move more

[@Farmuhan]

I think how you transform the legs is might be wrong. Because i see you can't snap the jet there.

[@necronsplayer]

This kit brought me around on the Zeta's design. While I was recently watching Zeta Gundam I always felt like the Mk2 was the better looking hero suit and the Zeta was like a less cool Hyaku Shiki lol. But I dunno, the kit looks cool as hell. I dig it.

[@totallynotchar]

Are you a Japanese mushroom? Because that’s a shit take

[@whitenoise8619]

I love Zeta 2.0 will buy ver ka someday

[@michaelbelonio3342]

I'm gonna buy one, priced around 3.8k here in Philippines 😁

[@JunjiYoshihara]

A true Ver. Ka kit!! 💯

[@hanselbramantya8519]

Hey mecha what's more difficult, transforming wing ver ka or this new zeta?

[@M0A0R0k00W0Y0L0D0E]

question: what other ver ka's that aren't released/built yet?

[@trenchcoatkendo]

At this point the only thing I need from Bandai is a pod ball kit that has a bunch of holes to store the beams from the beam sabers when I’m not using them

[@zacharyradford5552]

Great another kit that’s gonna get an ass ton of P-Bandai versions I’m gonna want.

[@andrewhiggins695]

Pleasant video

[@lester44444]

love a kit with giant hands

[@matthewphilip2609]

I wish he came with alternate holding hands to handle the beam rifle sideways for the beam bayonette

[@KyralRetsam]

I wonder if you can use the Hyper Mega Launcher and stand from the 2.0 on the Ver. Ka...

[@fenrir_Lokison9]

I wished there was a Ver Ka of the gundam delta kai.

[@Technicallyaddicted]

I have always wanted a msz-006 a1/c1/c1 boost zeta plus model kit. They made a fix figuration of it about a decade ago, but it’s impossible to find now. Hoping there will be 3rd party accessories to make it with this kit.

[@tomvhresvelg9286]

Can it attatch long beam saber on rifle?

[@SumptuousMeat]

I can only imagine what would happen if Gundam Barbatos connected a hit on Zeta. That suit has so many moving parts. Seems like it would fragment like a Lego spaceship lol

[@richardanaya2416]

Yeah lol. Best case scenario that either the ms would be too internally damaged to transform and gtfo. Even with the luna titanium alloy I can't think off the top of my head what ms with the alloy can take a significant hit from Barbatos and walk away unscathed.

[@patrickbateman1974]

@@richardanaya2416 Nu gundam would suplex the shit outta barbatoast 😅

[@memoktc]

does the mega launcher from 2.0 work with the zeta verka?

[@mistermastermind528]

Never bought a Zeta kit (unless you count the SDCS). I guess this will be the one to get.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

This can be my first Master Grade!!

[@noahwen-li]

It's a complex build but super fun! Hope you love it

[@nsolomons8361]

Do you know of any hg kits with hips the same size as hg Lightning’s?

[@ridhorizqs1032]

Is this kit has that beam bayonet feature on it's beam rifle? Cuz mecha didnt show it in the video

[@Eeliosis]

Kind of. You can fit the beam saber part into the barrel of the rifle but it isn’t too secure. It can stay in place upside down but if you shake it around it will come loose.

[@swordimpulse07]

Wonder if the Ver.Ka Zeta Plus is coming next

[@jfbeast]

Awkward transforming Gundam memes aside, this Ver. Ka kit nailed it completely. That leg transformation had sold me. I'll definitely get one!

[@Sparkster911]

If you're lucky enough to get it before the scalpers do. For me it's too late. The scalpers already got their listings up when I found out this existed. 😭

[@xOGxproduction2]

@@Sparkster911 I got one today from my local hobby town

[@exia1407]

​@@Sparkster911 Never give in to scalpers. Resist and patience my friend.

[@Viper-jr4sp]

@@Sparkster911 shouldn't be too hard alot of hobby stores especially up here in canada are getting tons one store near me while they don't do pre orders they are getting around 200 of em

[@wewyllenium]

This humbled Katoki. This got me back in.

[@belleschannel4482]

Absolutely fantastic! My friend from High school pre ordered the kit and said it was great. If ever there's a Xi gundam ver ka or another MGEX Unicorn ver ka, I would also throw in my money for it

[@insertnickhere5022]

This is the first time I bought 2 MGs on release, and I have no regrets....

[@BrandonTjon]

A few notes about this: - The elbow joints are very fragile when you want to collapse and uncollapse the arms back into robot form. Collapsing is fine but use a plier to push them back up instead of of pulling on the joint. I pulled them once and the stressmarks already showed up. Not in a danger zone but the elbows won't last if you keep doing it. - With the elbows being very fragile and the rotating joint at the upper arm being very stiff I recommend to sand it down a little to get less friction. - The most disappointing aspect about the robot form for me is that the toes do almost nothing when lunging forward. Because of this I have a easier time posing the 2.0. It just doesn't look as good as the ver.ka in the poses. - Personally to me where the Ver.Ka shines is in it the robot mode. Gone are the long arms and the waist that sat strangely low and in with a proportion change that feels a lot like what Katoki did with the MGEX Unicorn. ( I actually prefer the original unicorn proportions). - The waverider mode and transformation I feel are inferior to the 2.0. Nothing quite locks into place and there is a lot of small parts that have a hard time to connect with certain pieces. On the 2.0 everything is solid and when properly transformed it feels quite sturdy. The end result then is either the rounded waverider of the ver.ka or the very sharp and flat looking 2.0 which I prefer. The mega beam launcher also gives it that added length to make it feel even sharper. The verdict is basically what I had predicted from the promotional material which is that the Ver.Ka is the superior Mobile suit form to me personally with the 2.0 outdoing it as the waverider form. If you are wondering if it's worth getting the Ver.Ka if you own the 2.0 I suggest that you do! Display the Ver.ka in its Robot form and the 2.0 in waverider mode and you have the best of both worlds showing at all times.

[@ariffapa9528]

I was planning on getting 2 ver kas for mobile suit and waverider mode but reading this idea I'd might get the 2.0 for a wave rider display now! Great suggestion!

[@BrandonTjon]

@@ariffapa9528 yeah I recommend it! The HLM just looks right in waverider mode

[@lewistaylor6836]

Can anyone recommend an action base for this kit? Something to display Zeta flying :)

[@zeroxexe111]

Annnnnnd dude no effing way on that grenade launcher gimmick! 🤩 'nades go booowm!

[@billythenarwhal1579]

This just makes me want an RG 2.0

[@alfianfahmi5430]

This really looks like an upscaled Robot Spirits KA Signature Zeta Gundam (it may sounds so obvious, but the vibes are translated tip-to-toe).

[@DuoPersona101]

Hol up....can't it mount the wings on the arms or am I stupid? I swear i saw that on the manual in another video.

[@jayempreem]

I also like the proportions of RG Zeta but other says it's a hand grenade. Imagine RG Zera on Master Grade size that would be awesome. 😎

[@rx-42-s]

Moving the wings on my kit made me extremely nervous. The rail they’re attached with is super thin and feels like it’s going to snap super easily. That, and the connections between the wing and arm, as well as the beam rifle in wave rider mode, gave me no end of trouble. Did you (or anyone else here) notice something similar? If so, what, if anything, did you do?