HG Duel Blitz Gundam Review | Gundam SEED Freedom

[@mj2005gundam]

Correction: The Piercer Lock's model number is "XM53S". Made a typo during editing

[@MrDarksol]

Now the angry guy has a better high-grade version of his gundam and all we had to do was wait 20 years for a movie to come out for him to actually get that better version lol. At least when it comes to the engineering and the articulation and the building process it's great but some parts are a little often off like the lack of part separation for the backpack and some looseness in very very specific parts but hey at least it doesn't feel like a brick like the old mobile suit was back then and it shows off the advancement of what would happen when we wait 20 years and we get a mobile suit that actually needed that engineering. All in all another fantastic seed freedom model kit review!

[@mj2005gundam]

At least it looks great on the surface and is mobile, I'll give it that. Still doesn't really change the fact that it feels mixed to me, but I'm glad you like the video

[@megagundamva2694]

FINALLY SOMEONE BROUGHT UP THE Downgrade in the back Pack!!

[@mj2005gundam]

How could I miss that? I've been malding over it ever since the Gundam Toy Shop preview brought it to my attention

[@megagundamva2694]

@@mj2005gundam well at least THAT the worse now all they need is make new Armor For the legs mainly the thigh and the white for the lower legs and BAM WE Have the ORIGINAL GAT-X102 Duel in HGCE BUT Im sure they will make the assault Shroud i just hope the make Blu Duel as well

[@JJTheDev]

personally, as a straight builder, I honestly kinda prefer that the thrusters are the same colour vs one being grey (still need to colour the inside) and the other being purple. I rather cohesion than Now why they aren't both grey is a separate question (and/or articulated), it would be def doable on the rifle's runners if we're talking about the potential regular duel separate release (could even put it in the middle since the rifle shares the runner with the claw, and black and grey is much better than purple and grey imo). So shame there.

[@mattr75]

This Duel Gundam looks pretty impressive. As someone who only built the MG, this looks fun to display in its base form, though I wonder if I should hold off and wait to see how the new Buster holds up

[@mj2005gundam]

This kit is solid, but mixed. I'm not holding out hope for the Buster to be smooth either, as it seems to be using the old HG color scheme, which is inaccurate

[@mattr75]

@@mj2005gundam Even if the colors aren't 100% accurate, at least the build could still be good along with everything else.

[@NeoSlashott]

This feels like a wholesome mashup (or cross compatible) suits just like Strike+Freedom so Duel+Blitz. * imagines Duel Buster, Justice Freedom, Strike Destiny ah so many Seed suits list * Blitz weapons aside, the Assault Shroud armor molds very close resemblance to Blitz like the few black parts, the leg armor and front skirts.

[@mj2005gundam]

I mean, that's the whole point of this unit, to nod to the Blitz Gundam using the Duel Gundam.

[@bullabuck7535]

Daban: release the exact same kit, but with assault shroud + blue duel armor as freebies😎

[@zainiikhwan9405]

Oh wow, is it in 1/144 scale or 1/100 'MG'?

[@mj2005gundam]

That'd be insane.

[@Tak_Fuj15]

I think in 1/144, coz we have og duel in mg already from them...​@@zainiikhwan9405

[@alternative915]

Gonna give credits, they may be third party company, but they sure know how to make something that bandai wouldn't dare. (or maybe out of spite?)

[@Tak_Fuj15]

@@alternative915 they used to do it, but it caused the prices to be different from bandai kits.

[@toaquiroh3767]

Thanks MJ! hope this gets turned into the seed classic version eventually...

[@owensimpson7895]

The monkey's paw curles...P-Bandai

[@mj2005gundam]

And pray to Kira J. Yamato that it isn't P-Bandai

[@HereticalKitsune]

Very nice kit, and glad they improved a bit in the past 20 years... I only have the Char's Gelgoog and the new Gelgoog Menace for similarly aged comparisons and boy is the Menace better in every regard.

[@mj2005gundam]

I mean, the Menace is more of a reimagining than a straight remake of an older kit. The Duel was literally remade from the ground up, and it paid off for the most part here

[@RevanR]

"It's time to D-D-D-D-D-DUEL!" Its an amazing improvement over *20 YEARS* yet I'm fear for P-Badai Assault Shroud expansion. But this is more enough for spiritual successor for RX-78-2

[@GrandAdmiralBatuKhan]

I won't jinx it hopefully, but I bet it's unlikely a P Bandai cuz it's literally a main character mobile suit. Although, after seeing that set for the upgraded side character suits of G Witch... I am slightly fearful for it.

[@mj2005gundam]

All Duel variants are gonna be P-Bandai. Trust me

[@setsunafseiei4745]

Amazing review. Now Yzak can play the Piano with Nicol

[@mj2005gundam]

At least Yzak isn't as blank of a character as Nicol was

[@rolandcabral5295]

Now I definitely this is the Duel Gundam I’ll get with some painting to replace stickers on the claw

[@mj2005gundam]

I mean, it's a solid Duel Gundam, all things considered

[@a.p.studios8713]

Just got the duel blitz from gundam base korea, and im stoked!

[@mj2005gundam]

Hope you enjoy the build

[@van.1662]

I really like it, the armor gimmick kinda reminds me of the Core Gundam ( and I really love the Core Gundam and all its variants ) But the Duel wo armor looks pretty good too.

[@mj2005gundam]

It's more a Gundam Alex riff than a Core Gundam reference. One thing good about this update though, the kit looks good either way, on a fundamental level

[@zeroforcequna9486]

Good design though wish had more screentime in the movie

[@mj2005gundam]

That's what you get for cheap cameos. They never show up for long

[@TheTechPoTaToCHIP]

I mean with a runtime of 2 hours, even main suits like the Rising Freedom and Mighty Strike Freedom barely got 15 mins of screen time combined so the mere seconds we got for the duel and buster is already a lot comparatively speaking

[@GrandAdmiralBatuKhan]

It makes me wonder if the HG GAT frame will be used for possible new HG G Weapons? Maybe even a new HG Strike Gundam in the SEED Action system.

[@MaskedKingDavid]

Please Bandai Aegis Revive...

[@mj2005gundam]

If only I were more optimistic about the prospect as I know that 99% of those remakes will be P-Bandai

[@birumerah2896]

Ooo hgce assault shroud.... so close yet so far away

[@mj2005gundam]

We can only hope

[@GrandAdmiralBatuKhan]

​@@mj2005gundamHigh chance of a P Bandai release...

[@brianlyers7484]

I honestly just bought this for the duel, the blitz assault shroud is just a bonus 😂

[@mj2005gundam]

I mean that's fair enough

[@yanjirujan193]

i'm curious, is it possible to swap the left and right shoulder armament? like putting the beam saber on the right shoulder instead of the left shoulder

[@mj2005gundam]

Sadly no. The internals are shaped a bit differently

[@unliblades20]

Another great review. While I agree bandai could’ve done better on color separation I do think the hgce duel blitz is a great kit (I built mine 2 days ago).

[@mj2005gundam]

Depends on how you look at it and how much you can tolerate. If you don't mind the missing paint apps they could've easily made out of plastic, then you'd like the rest of what it has to offer untainted.

[@ru_gamerandotaku2431]

Duel went on a diet and decided to get a growth spurt in height it seems

[@kevsthebadboy1703]

So, just like all HG Seed revives then?

[@mj2005gundam]

At least he doesn't look dodgy now

[@BansheeNT-D]

Base Duel is really beautiful. RX-78-2 with Zeta Gundam aesthetics. But with the Blitz parts, it looks meh.. it has some cheap kitbash feeling and not a clean look like the Blu Duel. Thank you MJ for the review, I will buy this kit when I can find it someday for around 20 bucks. Just for the Duel itself.

[@mj2005gundam]

Fair enough. This unit was made to be fanservice and nothing else anyway.

[@IniOny]

I don't quite like shape of the weapon racks on the shoulders. I understand why they went that way, but i think they're gonna look quite off in some more dynamic poses.

[@mj2005gundam]

Hence "aiming off to the side without looking ridiculous"

[@Inactive.Kouryu]

I just see this as an updated HGCE Duel Gundam with updated joints and new parts... So it's no surprised that this may fare a bit lower than the other SEED Freedom kits.

[@mj2005gundam]

It fares lower than the top ones of the series. But keep in mind that there have been worse to come out of SEED Freedom

[@GrandAdmiralBatuKhan]

​@@mj2005gundamIn your opinion, what would they be? My guess is the Rising Freedom and the Immortal Justice, as based on your reviews, you don't seem very enthusiastic about them compared to the upgraded Destiny suits like the Mighty Strike Freedom and the Infinite Justice Type II

[@mj2005gundam]

@@GrandAdmiralBatuKhan Immortal Justice is still the worst of the line. Then from there in ascending order: Shi-ve.A, Rising Freedom, Rud-ro.A, GYAN Strom, Duel Blitz, MSF, and IJ Type II.

[@littlelw319]

that's it i'm waiting for HGCE Strike Remaster. XD

[@mj2005gundam]

Let's hope it happens. Not for me, for the rest of the community

[@TheTechPoTaToCHIP]

Between how recently the entry grade came out and not really much to improve from the hgce, I doubt we’ll get a new version within the decade

[@thaddaeuswong3574]

I have a feeling the strike vs aegis set will be p Bandai or base exclusive. So will the duel assault shroud, buster, and blitz

[@mj2005gundam]

Because what else isn't PB now?

[@AlterE.GeistGT]

Think I am more curious with the Lightning Buster. Curious if the cannons can be equipped to the Lightning Buster

[@mj2005gundam]

What cannons? The Lightning Buster itself has cannons

[@AlterE.GeistGT]

@@mj2005gundam the cannons from the original buster gundam. I mean can the cannons from the original Buster be carried over to the Lightning Buster😅

[@opposumpossum8217]

Quick question, how did you paint the thruster's black inside without damaging the orange sides? Masking might work but.. not ideal since im handpainting😑

[@mj2005gundam]

By using a panel lining marker. I know, it's inadvisable to do so, but if you're hand-painting with a fine-tip brush, that's pretty much the same as doing it with a marker

[@GalihArdhani06-yt3ft]

Gila banget proporsinya bagus banget setelah ini review gyan strom

[@mj2005gundam]

I haven't even reviewed the GYAN Strom yet

[@VenerableEvil]

How did Duel Blitz get its video review before the Gyan Strom?

[@mj2005gundam]

Same way how life happens, informed decisions based on personal circumstances and wants. If you want the long version, HLJ failed to fill my order for 3 months, so I bought it when I got my duplicate IJ Type II. However, I was burnt out from doing any heavy painting projects (since the GYAN Strom needed it), had uni work to worry about, and am close to the end of my dorm lease that I cannot afford investing time to lengthy builds. Meanwhile, my opinions on the kit only got lower and lower the more I went into the build, to the point where I just placed this kit on the back burner.

[@VenerableEvil]

@@mj2005gundam fair

[@valentetellezperez6538]

6:38 it's a beam railgun, don't question it. Also what the hell happened with those backpack thrusters, dude?? Did Bandai ran out of budget or something to make them gray?

[@mj2005gundam]

I feel like Bandai rushed to get this out, so they didn't care about the small parts like the rear thrusters. But if I have to use any more brain power than that, I'd be giving Bandai too much credit for their blatant omission and breaking of plot settings.

[@strf90105]

what the future holds: P-Bandai $600 G project collection

[@mj2005gundam]

You're likely not wrong there

[@failed_K]

I can already see the P Bandai MG Duel Blitz and Lightning Buster

[@mj2005gundam]

That is if they get a start on SEED Freedom in MG form in the first place

[@Willoffreedom-d9e]

Does the og assault shroud armor fits in new duel gundam

[@mj2005gundam]

7:48

[@spike333s3]

Does Duel Blitz has a shield? Beam shield, perhaps?

[@mj2005gundam]

No it doesn't have a shield. Not even in lore

[@spike333s3]

@@mj2005gundam So Duel Blitz has no defense. All it can do is dodge, just like Buster :(

[@lawrencemejos3139]

​@@mj2005gundam I believe that this is the TINY shield at 6:56 that already attached its lancer darts

[@hadirogue2631]

Question can the base Duel compatible with the EG Aile Striker pack?

[@mj2005gundam]

Not the shoulders. But any of those backpacks can fit on the Duel so long as the double peg adapter is used

[@spikmaster18]

I hope you can do HGUC G Line Standard Armor kit one day

[@mj2005gundam]

Maybe one day. It's not high on my priority list

[@spikmaster18]

@@mj2005gundam Thanks for the consideration 🙏🏻

[@AlexaRobin21]

I guess it's called the Piercer "Roc" because it resembles a bird foot?

[@mj2005gundam]

It could just as easily have been a mistranslation because they didn't pay attention. Typical Engrish translation right there

[@spikmaster18]

Regarding HGCE Blitz Duel, I think overall, it's a good kit, but the lack of color separation kinda makes it a bit eh. (7.8_10)

[@mj2005gundam]

It definitely tainted my thoughts enough to cause them to be mixed, that's for sure.

[@allenusison3124]

Considering they might have the guts to leave in spare Lancer Darts, it could be donation for the pathetic excuse that is the HG Gold Frame Amatsu Mina. And because there are still open gates with nothing to connect into, I'm afraid your guess of the original Assault Shroud being P-Bandai is bound to be correct. On an extra note, getting the Duel's bazooka is a pain because you have to buy what is basically a dead stock kit in the present day, the P-Bandai HG Gundam Astray Gold Frame. Fortunately, this sucker is using the updated Astray mold that is skirting between par for the course and still needs improvement.

[@mj2005gundam]

The darts are too large for the Amatsu Mina, but I don't mind having those left over. As for the rest, they're gonna make you pay for it, dearly

[@vincent_pegasus9295]

Mj is the torso of seed action system kits compatible with gundam frame waists?

[@mj2005gundam]

As far as the Duel Blitz goes, no. Though, with how tailor-made the SEED Action System structure is, can't really hurt to try out the rest. Though I have no guarantees that it'll work for any of the kits

[@Absolucia_Abby]

The assaulth shroud revive will definitely be P Bandai

[@mj2005gundam]

Absolutely. And the Blu, and the Regen

[@mkazharies2121]

i think about that meteor unit on blitz duel manual... hg freedom/meteor was standard release isn't it? *edit: nvm, i found out there was 2 meteor unit. standard meteor (2003) with hg freedom and premium bandai meteor unit only(2012)

[@mj2005gundam]

You found it out in the end. Still a bit nonsense that they sell the separate support unit on PB though

[@mkazharies2121]

​​@@mj2005gundam yeah... i remember watch mechagaikotsu reviewing meteor unit + hg freedom, the boxart was standard release and i assume there was (New) meteor unit coming. lol talking nonsense. i think these two are same kit but one without freedom! lol

[@alternative915]

My only nitpicking is that the duel blitz didnt copy Blitz Offensive shield system, it such a icon weapon design but then i understand why it wasnt implement lore wise

[@mj2005gundam]

It is somewhat silly, but then again, this and the Lightning Buster were only made to cash in on nostalgia and nothing else

[@razrafz]

i feel like the weapons containers are waay too big for how little stuff it actually holds. the orange part dont even opens up or contain a missile

[@mj2005gundam]

I mean, it also has to contain fuel for the thrusters as well

[@dimaslounge12]

do you think duel can beat the black knights?

[@mj2005gundam]

No. Not unless there are some more internal upgrades that we don't know of. Think of it this way, Exia (was damaged I know) struggled to keep up with the GN-X III and Ahead, and only with a state-of-the-art internal overhaul did it prove viable for deployment in S2. If the Duel only had an upgraded power source and nothing else, it'll still be as sluggish as before.

[@oldtype45234]

Is it just me, or are the seed freedom movie kits smaller than they should have been?

[@mj2005gundam]

They're accurate. I just measure their head heights as opposed to overall heights

[@oldtype45234]

@@mj2005gundamI think being a primarily mg builder warped my perceptions

[@yi_hou3092]

I really hope Bandai just sells the Original Weapons and Armor of the Duel and Buster as retail, Premium Bandai continues to be a succubus

[@mj2005gundam]

Trust me, normal SEED isn't mainstream, so to P-Bandai they go

[@gtanusetiawan]

Hope there will be bootlegs for em

[@iazy47]

Used jobby hastag #backmatter

[@mj2005gundam]

I know Jobby, but I don't get the joke

[@koweedate]

​@@mj2005gundam he hates oversized backpacks starting with MP-44 Optimus

[@Fajaramadhan2402]

Bandai Original GAT series remake please

[@mj2005gundam]

Prepare for your wallet to hemorrhage

[@codyfreeziorswatchchannel8071]

No more cockpit cuts

[@mj2005gundam]

The armor can be purged in case that happens

[@GBStudio0]

*sigh* one more kit to add to the backlog list

[@mj2005gundam]

Well, I mean, if you like it that much, then sure, go for it.

[@patricksusulin9335]

those big shoulder armor offers absolutely 0 offensive capability and even interferes with posing capability, the shoulder armor feels inferior to the original Duel itself. heck feels like this isn't even an upgrade since the only thing that is different is the assault shroud. the only reason they called this Blitz duel is becaues of its grappling hook and harpoon missiles which wasn't even the main gimick of the Blitz. that thing was a stealth MS and the duel with the assault shroud is 100% not for stealth combat.

[@mj2005gundam]

The shoulder armor is the biggest hindrance of the kit for sure. And while I do understand that the Blitz's signature is the Mirage Colloid System, how much thought would you have expected them to put into this and the Lightning Buster when all they are is the equivalent of the Illuminati from Dr Strange MoM? No thought is what I'd say. So long as they look the part, who cares if they'd function the same or have the same ring to them?

[@mellihampebrianco.d9481]

The shoulder armor is too goddamn big , feels uncomfortable to use(?), or impractical(?) How can Yjack see left and right? if the shoulder armor is too big lmao The reguler AS shoulder armor still have right size

[@mj2005gundam]

Well, that's just SEED being SEED for you

[@EnricoPallazzoooo]

The HG Tristan still hurts. Such s a wasted Kit for such a great MS Design

[@mj2005gundam]

Something had to take Bandai's stinking attitude for the others to not suffer the same fate

[@MiyoshiKarin]

Again another Model Kit Bandai have don’t give 2 open palm hand left & right in Kit

[@mj2005gundam]

This kit would've really worked with at least an open left palm

[@izato3758]

Bandai release all gat series gundam in hgce and my kidney is your.

[@mj2005gundam]

I'll keep this comment in mind and see what happens 5 years down the line.

[@Awebleh]

Impressive likes, love and care for you awe.

[@mj2005gundam]

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