GUNDAM CALIBARN | The Greatest and Best High Grade in the World

The pinnacle of Witch from Mercury Gundams.
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0:00 Intro
2:00 BUILD
6:44 AESTHETICS - Out of box build
7:13 With Panel Lines
10:36 BACKPACK FASHION SHOW
13:44 Size Comparisons
14:39 ACCESSORIES
15:26 Option Parts
16:49 Beam Sabers
17:23 Escutcheon
18:27 Variable Rod Rifle (Broom)
21:50 Bit-on Form
23:00 ARTICULATION
26:26 VERDICT
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[@illerhumpy3867]

Okay but can we just admit that the Calibarn with the schwarzette back attachment just looks absolutely sick ?

[@aintnosimpbutallhailtotheq5736]

Ikr now i have to take both for a custom

[@michaelfuller7635]

Yeah, I'm going to buy two of each. Almost looks like it belongs on it anyway and they said "wait! Make another gundam and add that and .... they buy two more to customize. " bandai has our numbers for sure.

[@diobrando6245]

pharact too if it painted white

[@thebekmanz]

Sick AF

[@fierytheknight4150]

I HAVE to see the Schwarzette with a two of those back attachments, plus it dual-wielding that badass blade. Hell, even the blade when the wing things are encasing it, that'd be cool to see it dual-wield those, too

[@dalilbaby4238]

Crazy how little screentime this Gundam got and it's easily my favorite of the show

[@IniOny]

‘Cuz the story felt rushed near the end imo

[@user-vu4yi8fw7p]

I feel the same for the swarzette. I need two so I can double up the backpack

[@herobrineroblox]

Because it has rgb! 😂

[@ninryu4]

@@herobrineroblox Those are Gay Lights

[@herobrineroblox]

@@ninryu4 ik someone would say this 😭😂

[@EZ9636]

just finished building calibarn today and it is an amazing kit! my top 3 so far : 1- calibarn 2- gundolva 3- michaelis

[@jaypeadieL611]

I feel like daribalde should be inserted somewhere in 1 and 2 but hey you have your own preferences.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

woah just scored 2 copies of permet 5 from pbandai

[@Chinesetakeout382]

Kinda upset the witch from mercury ended because these have been my favorite kits to come out recently. The rebuild and lfrith being some of my all time favorites. This kit isn’t available for me yet, but I’m 100% picking this up the moment I can get my hands on it.

[@corvus9359]

I really wish we could've gotten the Gundnode, Prodoros, and the Cargore.

[@willt9721]

​@@corvus9359hopefully they do all the grunts in another wave...? Idk. They dont have to merchandize everything, but it would be optimal if they did

[@corvus9359]

@@willt9721 Well the other random mobile suits we saw in the Academy battles I'd be fine with not getting, but for any mobile suit that has an important presence in the show, I think would be nice to have.

[@dnatal09]

When you think that schwarzette will be suletta's, but came out of nowhere Calibarn is finally shown near the climax of the quiet zero. The writers and bandai itself did a great move to introduce this kit after its initial debut and its more than you expected... A fitting ending to the series itself with a splash! Also, to think Calibarn is nothing but a monster from Shakespeare's tempest, it also a sword from the arthurian legend. Suletta's view of the gundam is not a freak, but a sword to save the people she cared the most. ❤

[@PROJECTGUNDAM172]

Also when Calibarn appear on battle it's also reference on other, Gundam Unicorn when Unicorn ready to battle Banshee plus add the epic Music : Re I am

[@deanedwards5030]

The sword you're thinking of is the Caliburn, not the Calibarn

[@SaHOG]

@@PROJECTGUNDAM172 I felt it was more like when Narrative entered the fight in NT

[@mikewillnotdie]

dunno. my gut tells me the Schwarzette was meant for Guel. then his brother stole it because.......MIYORINE. REMBURAN.

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

@@deanedwards5030 Well, the Calibarn's namesake in the Tempest is Caliban, which is about as different as "Caliburn" is from "Calibarn" (more so, in terms of Japanese phonology) - I don't know how likely the Arthurian reference is, but I would say combining the two makes some sense as a reason for the Gundam's name.

[@zeriah]

End of an era right here. But at least we're ending with a bang. I got into Gunpla before I really started watching Gundam, so your review of the Lfrith was what informed me of Witch from Mercury. I went and watched the first two episodes that were out at the time, and I was not disappointed. There's part of me that wishes we got another season, but I also am satisfied with what we did get. Now I just need the rest of my models that I ordered to get out of backorder status...

[@Sinsteel]

I would like to see more UC0079 stories myself. To me, Gundam is a story about war between the EFSF and Zeon Principality.

[@mattwhite7421]

The biggest problem with the Calibarn was how little screen time it got. Such a cool suit. The brightest stars burn for half as long.

[@Matanumi]

It's almost as if the show had suits made last minute to sell kits

[@dryelene]

@@Matanumiits also almost as if the writer had more plans for the series and other mobile suits but got cut off by a certain company

[@Peasham]

​@@dryeleneIt's almost as if the writer personally confirmed months before the series aired that it'll have 24 episodes.

[@Peasham]

​@@MatanumiI like how you think all that animation of the Calibarn was feasible within a few weeks

[@dryelene]

@@Peasham it’s almost as if months is a short time before release and that doesn’t show whether or not the writer’s plans were in line with the episode count. Funny that your next comment talks about how calibarn’s animation couldn’t have been made in a short time too lol

[@chiiicharooon]

The foot articulation you mentioned at the end is for the "high-mobility" mode I think. The heel vent is supposed to bend 180 with the toe to make it look like boosters or something.

[@coffeecuprobot2802]

Hope a full mechanics of this comes out. Such a nice design

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Me too! If there’s only 1 Full Mechanics from this anime it would be a HUGE waste!

[@srntnjl523]

Given how the popular Aerial got one, it's gonna be a missed opportunity on Bandai's part to not give the (arguably more popular) Calibarn the FM treatment

[@michaelfuller7635]

It'll happen. 😊

[@boyfangirl6321]

This is probably a really far reach, but I genuinely hope we get an RG of this.

[@srntnjl523]

@@boyfangirl6321 it probably will, but we'll have to wait quite a long time for it

[@johnqb4871]

The Calibarn is really an anomaly and at the same time the holy grail of the Witch from Mercury. You would think that a Gundam that appeared out of nowhere at the end of the anime wouldn't receive much attention but instead Calibarn instantly became a fan favorite, just something about it's design just works, the simple aesthetics, the never seen before broom and the cool rainbow permet Ps: IGGYYYYYYYY!

[@computer-based]

Also look like barbatos

[@BelugaChonky]

​@@computer-basednot really

[@Sinsteel]

Wait, how do you know it instantly became a fan favourite? Is there somewhere you can vote while watching?

[@Sinsteel]

@@BelugaChonky It kind of does, it has the pinched waist, same face...it's quite similar, which is not a criticism because it's a "gundam".

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Mu la flaga

[@TheSickening1]

The gundam and jeturk frames were the most impressive for me in this line, and I cant wait to see what kind of HGs will come in the next original line of gunpla. Those builds were really simple and so full of detail, impressive.

[@Iggyboyblue]

Semi-inner frame, weapon and shield have gimmicks that allow you to pose it a variety of ways, and it even comes with a stand. What a kit indeed. All that plus a solid design that rewards panel lining and this solid polycap-less builds they do now. Amazing.

[@sharan-kuma]

Truly a legendary kit to finish of the series with, a Gundarium tier.

[@juliusthecoolius7823]

From what ive seen and what ive done myself is that you can paint the stickers or use red markers to get the permet four colors.

[@iinfinitz]

Since the new series of gunpla came out, HG has offered a new definition! I loved the pearl/aurora V fin and can't wait for bandai to redefine other grades in the future! Keep up the reviews Gaikotsu!

[@kreepermini7205]

0:36 heard this from a korean friend but apparently in one of the gbn in kr it says 'you can permet 5 with a red felt tip/name pen' so good tip honestly

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

aaaand they just released a pbandai one

[@startingfromlevelone9510]

Calibarn with Pheract backpack or the Aeriel Rebuild Backpack slaps. I bet Bael’s backpack would look amazing too.

[@ZombieSlayerTakashi]

I'm SOO glad they didn't have Calibarn actually ride the broomstick cannon like you showed... that would have been WAY too on the nose and look utterly ridiculous! XD

[@IBW_3000]

If there was a suit that needed a master grade even more than the Aerial, it’s this one.

[@gundamartz]

Very nice and detailed review! I love this kit and as I mentioned in my own review - I hope we will get FM of this fast. This design is a blast. Great work as always sir. Cheers!

[@lonesoul663]

The Calibarn definitely plays up the witch aspect of the anime with that rifle/thruster combo weapon. I'm surprised it can't ride it like a witch's broom.

[@dragojess]

HGWFM has been an incredible line! Really hoping for some MGs

[@zafranorbian757]

I would buy them all in a heartbeat.

[@paulmckira5902]

i HOPE for mgs too but honestly the line is like 6 foot deep so :c

[@goyo1579]

i hope too they make a line for it

[@mikhaariyanto5378]

Gundarium tier from the start? Amazing kit indeed

[@madadric]

I can't wait for my calibarn to arrive! Great video showing it off as always. I had to do a double take when I was watching Backpack Fashion Show and say "GUN VULVA" Bravo

[@ExplodiumLeo]

Thank god you began re-organizing that collection. Still can't take two steps in the room without tripping on a Gundam, but it does the heart good to see there's clearly a system in place.

[@daviid_ee]

I just finished watching the anime and went on and ordered a bunch of kits. I can’t wait to add this one to the collection as well. Also, while watching the anime in English, the “rubris” is simply called Lfrith, with a strong L (El).

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Whenever there’s one of weird pronunciation splits like with Banaji/Bannagher, Byaran/Byarlant etc. I just tend to stick with the Japanese because I feel like it was the intended pronunciation by the creators for whatever reason

[@Retro_Vendetta]

I can’t say im surprised that this model is really good

[@chrisstick5403]

I also noticed the masculine aspects of Calibarn. And I was expecting it to have the soul of Eri's father like Aerial has the soul of Eri. Kind of surprised they didn't go that route. Still really dig the design of this kit. Hopefully I can find one soon.

[@30joji5]

Ayoooo intro to back pack fashion show murdered me way to funny. Needs to be a staple lol

[@xvm-fzc]

For a mobile suit dubbed as a "monster", this is beautiful.

[@itsmeazzy4488]

Dude.. The second I heard that The Witch from Mercury kits came out, I rushed to my local Gunpla shop and there was already a line in front of the shop. I wanted to get the trio Aerial, Lfrith, and Calibarn. Luckily, I got my hands on one of the last Aerial kits but I couldn't get Lfrith and Calibarn

[@JZX1985]

That Broom Stick Referrence is so Original! Thanks Aerial for such producing a wonderful advesary!

[@Darkrai9087]

You forgot something for the bit-on form. The grey sections of the Escutcheon can actually go INTO that backskirt, and be splayed out. But, as you'd always say... your kit, display it how you wish.

[@bidujador]

I'm now feeling like buying a second Calibarn and another Freedom just to keep an extra one with the wings like that. It looks so cool!

[@kelvin8369]

Like you, I'm literally fell in love with the Calibarn from my first glance of its feet!!! And somehow I konw it will definitely be a better kit than Schwarzette even though I can't remenber which pics I saw, the CGI or the completed pics from bandai. Already the first in line gundam kit on my next batch of gundam purchase! PS: And I have to add that I had the same crush on Aerial because of its face, cute but menacing!

[@Meko5]

Dude I love your titles 😂 they always hype up the kit to the point where it's like, well damn now I have to watch, and by the end of it I end up buying the kit lmao. Bandai owes you lol

[@Wan2ML_DragonMasterSCE]

Not that many colors but yet the details and design is so cool! Definitely agree to one of the best Gunplas I've seen! I'll wanna definitely buy it! ❤

[@sarmak87]

The Freedom Revive backpack/wings, look really great on the Calibarn. It's giving me some ideas for a fun kitbash.

[@Larc3069]

I'm a sucker for gunplas with this kind of color scheme. I'll surely buy it and probably one of the last kits I'll buy.

[@kAJutah]

It happens, I mena the build looks great! the gunBit Shield as awesome as always BUT!! I cant with that color scheme, and SADLY I´m not skilled enoght to paint it up T.T

[@simpleanswer8954]

Gunpla is already plural.

[@haraldray]

The colour of the permet here is when Ericht assimilated with the Calibarn. It is when the shield gund bits moved to the Calibarn. It’s a more powered version. Basically the Calibarn’s final form in the series.

[@Zurenza]

Ya know, I actually like the Iridescent over the red here, I think that's pretty unique and I'd be happy to try and use Calibarn for a Custom one day because of it.

[@afont13]

I need to hop on WFM because this kit looks amazing

[@zafranorbian757]

You really need to.

[@coldnoodle-0]

Is this a good first build kit for a newbie?

[@TheToneBender]

I only just got into gunpla. Have Lfrith and Aerial. After finishing Witch from Mercury, I now want *every* HG kit from the series.

[@lenhobbies6797]

great vid on Calibarn! the moment I saw it on the series and bandai announced the kit, i preordered right away😁 *Lfrith Jiu* review next please

[@dan_da5213]

Omg ur doggo is so precious

[@ricodilay]

LOVE THE GUNDAM FASHION SHOW

[@ginsu85]

The Witch from Mercury quickly became my favorite Gundam Series (Gundam Wing has that mantel since the 90's) And Calibarn is now tied with Wing Zero and I want to do a kitbash between the 2 to make a my ultimate High Grade. (If they ever do a real grade Calibarn it will be that, Wing Zero Ew, and 00 Qun[t].)

[@YaBoiBryeezy]

you forgot the grey bits from the shield can go into the butt flaps 😮 22:51 but i cant lie it doooo look nice with both bits in each the boosters

[@chazjohannsen]

I can’t wait for the eventual Build series with a magical girl character who has a witchy or fairy version of Calibarn or Aerial.

[@videocardgamer]

You’re really lucky to have one. I preordered this a few weeks ago. But when it released, it’s still processing while the others are sold out in hobbylink and Plaza Japan. I wanted to straight build with one set while making a custom Gunpla with the other.

[@benkeeler7501]

Just completed this one, it was the first I’ve built in 20+ years. I am instantly, and completely hooked again. Haha

[@jercsgn]

I just ordered this based on this review! Will upload my unboxing and build once I get it. Thanks

[@javierleon799]

I love that you did a backpack show haha

[@StrikeNoir105E]

That Bit-On Form was put on wrong: those grey bits need to be inserted into the butt flaps to be deployed as wings.

[@CanonicalBomb]

Considering the Cash WfM brought in there will be more HG WfM and may be a return of MG

[@amatsu7619]

Love the fashion show part!

[@Sam-lm2fw]

There's also going to be two pbandai releases of wfm kits lfirth jiu and lfirth anocta as well so technically 2 more releases can't wait for those

[@BlkHat]

Now this isn’t me dissing the kit, but my D1/21 part was cracked completely when I bought it. Thankfully, Calibarn’s outer helm parts sandwiched it nicely, barely noticeable. Rest of the build was great 10/10

[@mrdude88]

Ok, Calibarn looks awesome with Rebuild’s backpack, especially if it was white. It has the 4 panel that opens wide to match her broom which also has four panel that opens to boost her. And like always, Pharact’s backpack is just the coolest.

[@JeffJohnson]

Backpack Fashion Show!!! That alone deserves a thumbs up. I missed the pre-order for this, but from what I'm hearing, this is a bad-ass model kit!

[@fukidosan]

The gray bits go into the butt flap thrusters, not the backpack. Only the white bits go in the backpack thrusters.

[@HaohmaruHL]

Imagine Mecha Gaikotsu reviewing the 220,000 yen "Gundarium Alloy Model 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam" and not ranking it Gundarium tier?

[@Blackcloud288]

Am I going crazy, or does the WFM line feature a slightly more matte texture than usual?

[@windslayerr11]

I think so yeah. Especially on Lfrith

[@ronn_genshin6524]

This is the review I have been waiting for finally!!

[@tordz123]

Didn't get the full bit-on form here. Those gray gund bits should be attached to the butt flap like with the aerial. Even so, great review! Calibarn really deserves the Gundarium tier.

[@user-zf4mb1zk5p]

I finally got one and it lives up to the hype

[@miguel27f]

Dope as video! Always look forward to watching them! Couldn't wait to see this one!

[@ivangunawan1629]

by adding building process, you make us really feel the greatness of this kit. thanks man!

[@unliblades20]

As someone who built this already I agree. The hg calibarn is a gundarium tier.

[@magicalgirl1296]

That shot of her whole lineage right at the start is lovely. Big fan of these suits.

[@toadiscoil]

Well I finally caved in. I’ve been resisting HG’s since I like the size and detail of MG’s and absolutely love the two VerKa’s I have. But have to admit this one was pretty nice. Super easy to build and looks good on the shelf next to kits like the RG Hi-Nu, Eclipse and Nu VerKa

[@HoraPlamo]

This kit is really cool, but my favorite kits from HGTWFM line are still Michaelis in term of design and Lfrith in term of articulation.

[@neroledoot20]

So.. is nobody else pointing out how he didn't put the grey Bits into the buttflap, like how it is in the show???? I dunno, it just kinda bugged me when he left them on the larger wing bits.. I mostly find it interesting that they found a bit on form that separated the wing bits..

[@olly2556]

i just finished witch from and just ahh, it was great so refreshing from the kiddie build series, which is what got me into gundam, about 5ish years ago so i was like 10 or 11. my first gundam was the build burning gundam tri, and about two christmases ago i got my mg barbie and as my first completed mg was just amazing, kinda messed up on the panel lining though. and this christmas i got some mr hobby, and the aerial panel lined it to my liking, then panel lined it "also mr hobby is great ty for the recomendation, also i'm think about getting a god hand. do you have any suggestions about any alternatives that are a bit more in my price range" and it's on the top of my shelf. I really can't wait to buy the calibarn my self, although i might save up and get the p bandai release for the extra pieces like the gundbits. wonder what the next main line gundam series will be? (edit oh it does have the gunbits, lol i was at the backpack fashion part, might get me a lfrith though, goes well with it

[@Chaotix-Builds]

W vid. When i want to get a kit, I go to your videos and see if you've reviewed you so I can see how good it is. Gonna be getting a few of the Calibarn purely so I can customize one of them

[@yourboi_Daytona]

this kit is insane

[@toebagussalahudin4674]

Isn't the gray GUND-Bits actually attaches to the back skirt armor, on the end of moving parts? And awesome review btw. Makes me want to get one, but sadly the budget says no.

[@tselelleb]

Calibarn is just like Wing Zero EW. Got a very small screentime but would still turn out to be the most popular gundam of the series.

[@HoratioScaleModels]

I live how they've taken the modularity explored in IBO and build gunpla and the other concepts explored in kits like the leo, moon gundam, and anniversary 72-3, and have released such a gorgeous, customise able, fun series of gunpla for WFM.

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

You've attached the Gund bits in the backpack the wrong way!!! the white outer parts were supposed to attach to the backpack, and the gray bits were supposed to attach in the butt flap. The gray heel part were supposed to go down all the way together with the foot pointing down for the high maneuverability mode... it's not just for assisting with standing.

[@mobius273]

I still can't get over the c-clip ankles man. *no* side to side rotation is rough

[@IniOny]

10:18 never thought you could make voice this smooth

[@CyborgPilord]

12:00 return of that cute little rascally net gremlin

[@brandonbugtai8346]

This was the most unorthodox house tour ive ever seen and im all for it 😂

[@terence321]

painting this in the original aerial colors might look p cool

[@akirandrake414]

I ordered some 3D printed articulated hands for my Aerial and Lfrith Jiu(Which I'm doing a somewhat custom design for Chuchu.).

[@jinenjuce]

I saw one of those crazy good gunpla builders rig up an LED kit for this, and it looks amazing

[@peter.n7964]

You forgot that the grey gund bit is suppose to be on the butt flaps

[@michaelfuller7635]

In some aspects this reminds me of i.b.o ( which is one of favorite series. ) this suit reminds me of the vidar. Then there's the calibarn.... nothing negative but gundam always repeats Itself. I still buy the kit's and watch all the series antway. 😊😂

[@thefandomchannel7900]

I really love this kit. Please make a MG or FM for this model.

[@Ryhillchibulls]

This would look amazing with a multicolored paint scheme

[@nathanferrarese6363]

I want you to know it took every single one of my braincells not to fucking rip it apart when I was putting on those green strip stickers

[@petermorales2993]

When MGK mentioned Calibarn's "broom", WITCH from Mercury made sense as the title. Ya know, coz a witch has, comically, always has a broom 🤯🤯🤯

[@Mugen.Kouryu]

Isn't it interesting that the first AND last Gunpla of the HGTWFM line gets a Gundarium Tier from Mecha G? Hehehehe.

[@izzarchron]

I love the aesthetic of this kit! I hope a MG or RG o even more a PG definitely I'll buy it!

[@MrShadowswrath]

michaelis and calibarn could totally hold claws with each other

[@Chaotix-Builds]

You forgot the grey parts for the shield. They go into the buttflap thrusters

[@ionstriker3721]

HG moon gundam: I am the best HG kit. HG Calibarn: *hold my tomato*

[@misusatriyo]

yeaay, unhinged Mecha is back!