Gundam: Combat Evolved

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[@tedious8621]

They put the Master Chief in the Gundam

[@WilliamChoochootrain]

Just need to paint the lenses chrome gold

[@kira516]

Isn't this already exist before halo released?

[@bitetheasp]

@@kira516 yup, June 1989

[@twelfthknight]

@@kira516 Yeah. the GM Spartan's design goes back to '89. I'd imagine its similarities to Halo are just incidental to working within a similar design space and Gundam being such a girthy and long-lived franchise. It is funny though.

[@Vaulthunt3r2710]

Master chief was based off of the spartan gm

[@leorojas6390]

Master Chief: "I need a weapon." *Chief looks at the GM Spartan* Master Chief: "That'll do."

[@ZarlLarlack]

Bababah BUUUUUM

[@MatthewLoh-ru1mw]

😊😅

[@ShinHakumen]

*Cue Rock Anthem to Save the World

[@arx3516]

Seconda later we see a Hunter stomped by a giant green foot.

[@charlesaquiler1725]

@@arx3516 Same from Gundam Origin’s Cruz’s island’s Gundam Foot stomp and Witch Mercury’s Aerial hand slapped both treatments. ☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@retroicdescent]

"Master Chief, you mind telling me what you're doing in that mobile suit?"

[@albertwesker295]

"Dropping a colony, sir"

[@GenericRedDot]

​@@albertwesker295yeah but, that only counts if Master Chief gets into a Zaku

[@Ratchet4483]

​@@albertwesker295 Chief is part of UNSC who fights for Earth and her colonies. If anything, he'll side with Earth Federation, but he won't be blind to their flaws and own crimes as well.

[@ReigoVassal]

​@@albertwesker295 I don't think he will do that. Stopping a colony drop, maybe.

[@MatthewLoh-ru1mw]

To kill Covenant aliens

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Master Chief: I like this one. Seriously, I love it. It’s literally a MECHA HALO SPARTAN! I would love to have it!

[@jamesestrella5911]

It does exist in lore. It gets used just once.

[@aaron7285]

@@jamesestrella5911 if master chief use this with cortana as a support it will wear down fast

[@ceo_of_dolphins]

Sir, permission to leave the colony? For what purpose, pilot? *To give the Zeeks back their bomb*

[@xxEmmankunnArt]

why can I hear this 😂

[@Ratchet4483]

This makes more sense since Chief is UNSC which is the HALO equivalent of Earth Federation.

[@BobertoDerps-pe3bp]

His colony is the bomb......

[@Jazard2k]

In case you're wondering, it's the Gundam Marker EX Plated Silver (XGM100) that Mecha is referring to when he painted the headpiece. I had to go digging to make sure myself when he said "chrome" and thought I had missed a Gundam Marker in my set.

[@katherinehackworth]

it looks so good but it never dries 😭

[@paulheap1982]

​@katherinehackworth dunno. Mine dries just fine, must be the environment.

[@Mr.Salad_]

​@@katherinehackworth could try top coating

[@enricopaolocoronado2511]

What's funny is that this thing predates Halo by a good 12 or so years, showing up in Fukuchi Mobile Suit Station in 1989. Meaning, this thing was the OG Master Chief or his father.

[@GeremyG]

Missed opportunity by Bandai for not including a 7 sticker to have 117 available out of the box

[@GUNRABBIT99]

Fun fact,the gm spartan 1st apear in Fukuchi Mobile Suit Station is a 1989 original design series by mechanical designer Hitoshi Fukuchi featured in Bandai's Model Journal magazine, most of the design are variants of One Year War mobile suits. The Halo game was plan in 1997 and release in 2001. Make you think did the people in Bungie copy the gm spartan or someone who work on in or it was all just coincidence. 😊

[@apartizann]

It was, since the original design looked much different from the redesign, which this kit was based on.

[@apartizann]

Yes, it was just a coincidence. You see, the kit is based on the 2015 redesign which obviously didn't exist in 1997. The original design doesn't look like Master Chief as much. Edit: If you want more info, Kakarot made a video that goes more into the details.

[@byron2FZ]

There are a few mech heads in Gundam and Patlabor that I think Halo definitely took inspiration from

[@carl4243]

It's definitely an inspiration considering bungie's gundam theme Halloween event a few year ago.

[@hibemabygaming4316]

Apparently some of the original inspiration for the Master Chief came from MSG, I think the GM Spartan similarities are simply a coincidence though.

[@jotun9988]

Just got done commenting on a reddit post about a guy saying he was going to fight Bandai if they don't release a MG GM Spartan. Your timing is proof the simulation is real.

[@Dolhedew]

Would be an insta buy for me ngl. I'll take a perfect grade and a mega size and also an entry grade while we're at it, please and thank you

[@JunkyardGod]

There's some resin conversion kits floating around ebay.

[@dadofamadhouse4194]

Still waiting on a Mg Kshatrya (sorry I butchered the spelling) and really hoping they re-release the twin barreled 1/35 tank from the Gundam series as well. Simulation hear my plea!!!!!

[@SomeRandomJackAss]

@@Dolhedew I'd take any Entry Grade GM. EG seems like it's tailor-made for army-builder kits with the ease of building, color accuracy out of box, and cheap price but Bandai doesn't seem to be doing much with it these days. I'd also love to be able to actually buy this kit without jumping through hoops. Bandai's leaning a bit heavily on the P-Bandai release model recently.

[@jake120007]

the 3 ports on the head is a flare dispenser, or a smoke dispenser, and yes, you can see it using the beam sabers the way you were curious about in Gundam Battle Operation 2

[@supbro4964]

What , i thought it's gonna came off and being like spreading funnel

[@32_ashtontan91]

Nice kit, i had one too but i modified it heavily and now it has an odst-ish colour scheme and different weapons

[@32_ashtontan91]

Also changed out the limbs for the ground gundam's

[@PMDacpano]

I like to think that simple knife is for cutting those exposed Zaku hoses, where you don't have to waste energy using beam sabers.

[@albertwesker295]

Unlike 343, mecha gaikotsu delivers.

[@a.p.studios8713]

THIS IS SPARTA(N)! *kicks zaku scum into a big pit ferociously*

[@arionischambers3793]

You can flip the spare magazine's when they are mounted on the back skirting so you don't see the hollow bits through the legs. Also, I absolutely painted my visor and headcams gold for more Halo, and added some of the Sprukits Halo weapons because, Halo.

[@IceSki117]

I wish this kit had an MG version. I built the HG and love it. It is by far my favorite GM model.

[@harbingerd.8457]

If Master Chief got a mobile suit

[@ChaoticNomen]

I got this kit a while ago and it is one of my favorite Gm kits in my GM collection... It has so much personality and the visor is such a nice contrast. Panel lining seems like a fun project.

[@Chimeratech8]

I managed to pick this up in Akihabara. My first ever P-Bandai kit and I'm excited to build it.

[@stardude2006]

That’s an awesome looking Gundam ! , I like the contrast of the different olive greens, and the metallic markers really do add visual magic to the overall mech. 😊

[@MrMyNameIsHaha]

"Sir, permission to leave the station" "For what purpose Master Chief?" "To give the Zeon back their colony"

[@StephenLowry-ny6qe]

I honestly LOVE this kit. I have 2, one got a kitbash with the Sniper 2

[@MrMechaMan]

Master chief you mind telling me why you're in a Mobile Suit?

[@juliegrine2875]

Sir.. giving zeon back their mobile suit..

[@big_chilling3509]

Man I enjoy this series so much seeing cool ass older kits u never seen before dope asf 🔥

[@eli5138]

This has the detail of the new Requiem Gundam Kits

[@victortang7610]

"Master Chief, mind telling me what you're doing on that space colony?" "Sir, finishing this war."

[@therealmattlee]

If I ever get lucky enough to have this, I’m painting the visor orange

[@nervedamage3097]

This is my favourite GM so far and I think it deserves better than silver tier, it just looks awesome

[@seth3094]

5 mins in and theres such a raise in quality! Keep moving forward Gaikotsu

[@odsts6658]

The GM spartan has to be one of my favourite gms I've ever actually built if people like gm's I'd recommend it

[@pawelm329]

It gives off a strong Helldiver from Patlabor vibe

[@ceasarspartacus]

Saw that box and my heart dropped. That kit looks amazing

[@arsinatdawn5358]

I love this kit and it sits pretty with all my other Military style Gundams

[@LeeONardo]

This kit is gold at least. It's just such a nice kit when you've completed it and needs no paint, just panel lining to look amazing as the colour matching is almost 100% correct. It's one of those kits that when you're done it just has this extra "it" factor that raises it above. Fully recommend.

[@vustvaleo8068]

Master Chief would make a good Mobile Suit pilot, a scary Mobile Suit pilot.

[@HarmonyEdge]

Bonus points that he would have an AI assisting him. Heck I can see him going EV, and Cortana takes over for fire support... 😅

[@retrogamer41_sepiamta]

I can hear "Blow Me Away" by Breaking Benjamin everytime I see this kit.

[@robzo87]

I need this!!! I really want to do some air brushing and make him look rusted with some wear and tear.

[@Quarataia]

Something something Master Chief.

[@berrie-nice-to-meet-you]

Reminds me of the Patlabor Helldiver I used to have as a kid. I wonder if I can find any on ebay, that kit was a lot of fun

[@AstreaGT]

I painted mine in jesta colors. Works perfectly. Love it

[@user-3344-b4e]

'cortana activate my gundam mobile suit now' that what i would think master chief would say if he had the gundam in the video

[@najlitarvan921]

9:52 to me it also feels like those beam sabers are meant to work as beam guns, same as zeta gundam's beam sabers

[@OcGuy1]

Master Chief, mind what you're doing in that GM? "Sir, kicking Zeek asrses"

[@noodlelegend5434]

A lot of people in these comments don’t seem to know but this GM was an inspiration for the look of master chief in the original combat evolved

[@EXADragaon]

The GM Spartan came from FMS variation which was released during 1989 so this is technically older than Halo

[@HeeroWolfbane]

Dey put da mamster chief in the gundum

[@brandonrus338]

This reminds me of the mobile suit from that animated halo legends.

[@Uzielsquibb]

Got one to go with my Jegan Type D escort. I love the militarized grunts.

[@chilly_alchemist779]

Gm's getting the most love throughout the years is great to see

[@mikeoneil1370]

Man I need this kit, it’s so simple but cool

[@amiwa8518]

M.Chief - Cortana, what's the status?.. Cortana - I've upgraded your armor chief.. Hope you like it

[@beansonmyjeans]

This is so funny because I'm watching this looking at my never opened, dust covered GM Spartan that I've had for like a year and a half

[@ender7910]

My absolute favorite GM as a long time Halo fan. (Next favorite by technicality is Jesta, they seem like ODSTs.

[@kennythetrend3688]

Normally, I don't buy Bootleg Gunpla. But when it's of P Bandai, I make an exception!

[@mjuneoginn]

One of the most respectable GM Type MSs around… Aside from the GMs that Build Fighters/TRY/Divers/DiVERS RE:Rise customized

[@YourUncleJimJam]

Ayyyooo!!!! Nothing beats the feeling of building a kit before Mecha does 😎 My first time!

[@raymartlumibao1051]

use a pencil to remove the white stress mark to the gray plastic. needs a bit of push while doing it.

[@infernas]

"For a brick, he flew pretty good!"

[@prince_turdman]

That rifle btw is a mix of the gatling and the smg below, which is a really good combo.

[@Amuro1X]

I'm surprised you hadn't reviewed this yet. Built this forever ago.

[@Sidkalikot]

There are 3rd party decals for this which gives u like a pixel camo design which actually slaps

[@viperxmns]

I'd wager this thing looks pretty sexy with a matte topcoat

[@JA-Sol-]

Now you need to paint the Heat sword of the Shieva and put it on the Gm Spartan to make a Mecha ver of Master Chief

[@ooze1982]

Master Chief: Does it come in green?

[@alfan0079]

man gm sinper 2 chassis is really versatile for ground combat, now it becomes gm spartan

[@kurisu7885]

The only slight change it would need is an amber colored visor.

[@sierracosta47]

This with delpi or greworks is so amazing. Mine looks so good I had to keep it on my PC

[@johnpaulgonzaga5997]

I got 2 of this. Havent built 2nd one yet. And yes it does look like master chief as a gundam

[@lemeres2478]

8:10 I could legitimately see a combat knife as useful for a suit. Not for swinging or stabbing. No, I think it might be far more useful as a prybar. This is what you use to open up a bunker that the enemy deadlocked with heavy doors. This is what you use when you want to pry open the cockpit with "minimal damage". You use this to get into that zaku your team captured with a net gun. This is what you use when your enemy sent out a mobile armor with the best anti beam protection, but absolutely no ability to swat off something that grabbed it.

[@RetroLaserbeak]

Still need to get me a pair of HG Hygoggs to go with mine since, fun fact, the Hygogg was one of the inspirations for the Hunters

[@MrKaji010]

"i need a weapon" - Master Chief

[@TheGamingSpartanA113]

"I know what the Ladies like" -Sgt. Johnson

[@donovanvang142]

Would be nice to see a master grade version on this.

[@fransiscusdjaja7775]

I just built both gm Sparta and chief continent zarov... And boy o boy... Zarov articulation're much more satisfying... But off course when u pose it together it just blend together 😊

[@killerreadbooks]

10:50....those hands are not on properly and I was dying on the inside watching it

[@coleviloria3800]

I need to buy another one, I was a fool and used panel liner while I had assembled both arms vs on the runner then assembly.

[@Dolhedew]

Master Chief? You mind telling me why you're a GM Spartan? Sir, finishing this One Year War

[@xc_OuMa]

Give it more pouches, marksman bolter and a white eagle symbol! It's a Raptors suit!

[@skilledwarman]

One of my most wanted kits

[@brenmm2925]

Articulation on the Spartan is actually improved over the GM Sniper 2.

[@kier0desdemona]

Really cool mobile suit

[@slayerone7]

Master chief: Cortana send my ultimate weapon to my coordinate Cortana: which weapon? Master chief: The RGM-79S. code name: GM Spartan Cortana: ai ai chief

[@jasterthefathyena1843]

Soul being weighed down by the cost P-Bandai/scalper extortion.... seek and you shall find JMS copies that are basically the same quality wise (only the stickers at this point feel "cheap", but thats no biggie if your painting n' stuff). They got this, the 21st century realtype MK.II Gundam, the Amuro/white unicorn Zeta, multiple versions of the Woundwort.... all these for $15 or less each, and usually come with stands and surprisingly good water slide decals too, in some cases (the GM Spartan sheet even comes with optional digital camo if you choose). Even if your not necessarily on a budget, these can be serious options for builders. If nothing else, cheap fodder for custom builds even.

[@csat4363]

JMS's KO Schwarzette is just 🤤 Literally 10 steps above in quality compared to TT Hongli and other shitty KO brands

[@VinceGutierrez-mb6sq]

i have this, but the bootleg version. it has good fittings and 7/10 plastic, close to bandai one. it also has an included waterslide decals with digital camo

[@skrydon78]

do u have the bandai one?

[@jackgrove4621]

if master chiefs helmet and optimus primes head fused, it would turn into the head of that gundam.

[@goaliechris500]

i normally don't like HG, but this one i will get.

[@archzielequinoxx1350]

I got the botleg version of this, its so good and feels like bandai, the plastic quality and no fit issues at all

[@chazrendell6562]

Theres a decent KO version getting around if you don't want to pay those P bandai prices

[@willpoirier8880]

Where!!!!

[@ivanj46]

​@@willpoirier8880just search XFS or JMS GM Spartan.

[@chazrendell6562]

@@willpoirier8880 Ali express Google is your friend 🙂

[@Mebjebus]

Spill the beans

[@iv2171]

i bought it a couple of weeks ago,solid as rock,nicely detailed,and it comes with water slide decal + decal.definetely recommending that kit

[@SolaceHuntsman]

I would do… SO MUCH weathering to really give it that battle hardened look.

[@foreverfornever1124]

I think I have to be one of few who probably was super excited this was only a HG, because I would have definitely dropped money on a RG or MG, despite owning a custom converted MG version of my own haha

[@RichardKulessa]

The halo reference made me watch this

[@bimowahyudi5176]

Funny enough, before i know bandai would make this kit, i have made a custom build of gm spartan made out of gm sniper 2 and the backpack of gm striker, and the knife from grimoire

[@benicavalera2543]

i have the bootleg version of this. it surprisingly very good, even compare against the original kit. maybe because its p-bandai reference. with significant price different.

[@robinrondo]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@dvd1098]

One feature you did not cover is its backpack and the minovsky dispersal for stealth.

[@LinusStrawn-ju4lo]

Yeah! Imagine thins in Gundam build fighters😳

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

🤖👏 Absolutely love the HG GM Spartan, it's epic! 🚀👍

[@RandomFBIguy]

I REALLY want this kit but it's got a 3x-4x markup on resell sites 💀🙏

[@IceS17]

I always Like to think this is piloted by master chief