HG Gundam Amazing Barbatos Lupus Review | Gundam Build Metaverse

[@mj2005gundam]

Disclaimer: All information in the video is updated as of its upload date. The following text is updated as of 3rd August, 2024. Gundam Amazing Barbatos Lupus blurb: (unchanged from Metallic) Weapon blurbs: (unchanged from Metallic) Box Contents: LINKL Planet decals omitted Mr. Ral's Gunpla Tips (for posing) added Updated paint guide. Link: manual.bandai-hobby.net/menus/detail/1654

[@rolandcabral5295]

I’ll be waiting for the regular Ver. As I did with painting the frames on my Astaroth Rinascimento to give it stability, this one will need a Gunmetal paint on the frame and some painting on places of stickers, plus with the topcoat to give it further visual and also stability. I’m a Barbatos fan so I can do a lot work on making it better.

[@mj2005gundam]

That's the only benefit to the flat version. I've kinda shot myself in the foot as there's less flexibility as to what I can do with mine without ruining the looks

[@l-omega402]

small "fix" for the arm issues would be to replace the frame of the arms and torso for those of the barbatos lupus rex as it has thicker ball joints and sockets allowing for better grip (idk why bandai didnt use those as they clearly knew about the issue when they made lupus rex)

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

You saved me the trouble of googling this for the standard release (which I am definitely gonna get).

[@mj2005gundam]

They could've provided pseudo-polycaps for it to counter the stability, but alas

[@l-omega402]

@@mj2005gundam worse i looked at the barbs rex manual the b runner was made so that the rex frame parts could be molded without the rest of the runner its a conspiracy to make people buy more lupus rex gundams

[@73juro]

My fears came true with the noodle strength of the frame. I hope to god that theres gonna be an IBO HGPD revive line down in the future

[@mj2005gundam]

On one hand, yes, my fears were confirmed as well. On the other, the metallic might have had a hand in ruining the structure. Besides, there's more flexibility as to what you can do with the flat version compared to this metallic one without ruining the looks

[@73juro]

@@mj2005gundam really? I thought that the metallic parts were only on the armor parts, not the polycaps sockets/plastic balls. Either way, this kit just highlights the flawed design of the HGIBO gundam frames, as previously exemplified by the Marchosias

[@73juro]

I just rewinded the video and saw that some of the joints are metal coated. But I feel the weakness of the IBO frame is still highlighted with how the mass of the armor would just overload the joints, loosening them.

[@buildsparkling8911]

​@@73juro well time to pull out the top coat.

[@snorlysqueak4391]

same

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I'm waiting for the normal release and painting it Metallic

[@mj2005gundam]

Frankly, that's the better approach

[@rafgik]

I believe the release of the normal version would be sometime on July of this year.

[@dhamongrimwulfe5401]

Just ordered mine and doing the same!

[@azrael1045]

Yup

[@RevanR]

Pretty much everything what I expected what Barbatos Lupus will be upgraded after duelling with Hasmall, mixing its leftover with Barbatos Lupus to form super Barbatos

[@mj2005gundam]

Fanfic made official. Now, let's see the Marchosias fused with the Harael

[@hydrasfang]

Just one or both of the Harael Marchosias fought?

[@Rubenotsus]

@@hydrasfang the past one

[@srntnjl523]

Kinda disappointed they didn't use the HG Lupus Rex's torso inner frame considering that this kit has a "Lupus Rex Mode". Such long and heavy arm extensions cannot be supported by mere polycap shoulder joints.

[@mj2005gundam]

I understand why, as it's based on the Lupus instead of the Rex. Still, they could've made pseudo-polycaps like the Rex did to increase stability

[@muhdizai]

For me lupus is it ok

[@TheLVJ]

🎶Amaziiing Maaace🎶 🎶How sweet the BONK🎶

[@mj2005gundam]

I've never thought about that. Now it's stuck in my head

[@Mugen.Kouryu]

This review just confirms my sad expectation about the Amazing Barbatos Lupus. It's no wonder why I completely avoided the HGIBO line so far. While I know the fixes for it (top coating), as someone who prefers building out of the box, I can't really be bothered with it unless it's a Gunpla competition or something.

[@mj2005gundam]

I mean, fair enough that you don't wanna bother with it

[@BansheeNT-D]

What really annoys me, Meijin Suits started very simple and clean. But turned more and more into a kitbash nightmare. But the standard Lupus in metallic red looks sexy 😄 Amazing Red Warrior and Kämpfer Amazing are for me Meijins peak Suits.

[@mj2005gundam]

The AR designs are too much, especially the Full Amazing. Though, the Barbatos, as creative as it was, doesn't have the same Meijin flare of the other units

[@-mcpie-6802]

Not even Build Series special editions will save flimsy IBO Gundam Frame and the "Pay2Win" Try Age Gundam would be an overkill. Seriously, Kyoya must have a gambling problem

[@mj2005gundam]

The Build Gundam Frames will hurt the frame more than help it if they leave it untouched. I appreciate that Meijin didn't add any bits to his kit though, unlike Kyoya, who only knows how to fight with bits

[@izato3758]

Glad this gonna be normal release later.just grab some metallic red paint and its done

[@mj2005gundam]

Bandai wins...

[@Lepon5]

The gloss/metallic injection parts look pretty good!!

[@mj2005gundam]

I'd argue that's my only vindication for buying this version

[@NowAndToEternity]

I literally just bought this last week at the gundam base yokohama. It is so worth it.

[@mj2005gundam]

I wonder how you went about fixing the stability issues....

[@NowAndToEternity]

@@mj2005gundam I havent build it yet. But yea it will prob have stability issue like you mentioned. But the looks and color is so cool. Plus, the regular version will be released in July so this version is 3 months ahead of that one.

[@MrDarksol]

I had a feeling that the metallic version was gonna have the issues of the handling because I've been hearing that 1 of the biggest problems with most metallic releases is how while they look cool, when it comes to posing they don't usually hold on to posing for a good amount of time once the joints start to weaken. And considering this is based off of the final version of the Barbatos and that also had a whole bunch of problems with the joints already due to the gundam frame being a bit of an issue, I had a feeling this would happen. On the bright side at least you can turn this back to the original in a cool metallic red, the metallic red itself is fantastic and the cute little backpack is adorable in a it's not gonna kill you sort of way. I don't think the standard release is gonna be much different but at least it makes for awesome shelf presence. Another soild review!

[@mj2005gundam]

On the contrary, my AGE-II Magnum benefited from a metallic injection finish with the FX Plosion release, so I assumed that this would be the same. Alas, I was wrong. I'd keep the looks and baby bird though. Glad you liked the review

[@MrDarksol]

@@mj2005gundam So it is possible to have a metallic finish on a model kit and have it still be stable....... You think they would have improved after the age 2 magnum.

[@Kantstantinople]

@@MrDarksolhonestly I think it’s just the weakness of the IBO frame. Super novel at the time but ended up aging like milk xd

[@2saisai]

What about buying the 3rd party inner frame upgrade kit? would that help with the stability issues?

[@mj2005gundam]

I'm personally not sure as I don't know how that set improves stability normally

[@2saisai]

@@mj2005gundam no problem i guess i need to research it further or try it on a kit first. Thank you for the reply.

[@akhdannaufaldy1693]

I would just buy regular or bootleg Barbatos Lupus, and then custom paint it myself to look like the Amazing Lupus. As for the baby Hashmal backpack...i would just replace it with custom parts from bootleg Lupus Rex's arms, tail blade backpack, and Bael's wings (which means no hashmal head). Edit: My second optional idea would be using bootleg Astray Load Omega's backpack and great sword to go on full physical weaponry because I hate seeing Barbatos using beam weaponry, its so freaking cursed.

[@mj2005gundam]

Actually, having your own take on the Barbatos Lupus Rex (Gundam Frame + MA Fusion) is the way to go for this one.

[@akhdannaufaldy1693]

​@@mj2005gundamyea, i don't like wasting my money on P-Bandais

[@lianchin3267]

Question: the torso of Barbatos Lupus, is it the same size as the Lupus Rex? Cuz in Gundam Breaker 4, I was planning to build a combination of Gundam Amazing Barbatos Lupus and Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex

[@mj2005gundam]

Their sizes are relatively identical discounting minor differences in design dimensions, as they use the same frame. Then again, GB4 allows you to freely resize parts to fit your build. That is if they're adding the Amazing Barbatos Lupus into the game in the first place

[@lianchin3267]

As of now they didn't add Amazing Barbatos Lupus yet But I already replicated it and replaced the arms and legs of Barbatos Lupus with Barbatos Lupus Rex And painted it blue instead of red Naming it ASW-G-08AR Gundam Amazing Barbatos Lupus Azurex Azurex is a portmanteau of Azure (Blue) and Rex (Barbatos Lupus Rex)

[@nathantyx7521]

When my local seller open the preorder for this, i missed and said "meh guess ill have to wait and see in the future" then few days later they opened another preorder and i got it. Then all of a sudden, bandai released this retail ver... fml (this was when it was first announced)

[@mj2005gundam]

Yeah... I fully understand your feelings

[@Yusei255]

Currently building MGEX Strike Freedom

[@mj2005gundam]

Good luck with the build

[@Yusei255]

@@mj2005gundam the small ass metallic red stickers are a pain. Need a small pair ot tweazers, and a magnifying glass, cos I am not gonna run the risk of wrecking the metallic sticker sheet.

[@ValuableLooser69]

Bro i cannot unsee the Amazing mace as a plug for something

[@mj2005gundam]

You've read my brother's mind or something?

[@ValuableLooser69]

@@mj2005gundam i think your brother has the same mind as mine

[@BiGJefe167]

We just got the normal one and I’m fine with that one.

[@mj2005gundam]

You could also afford to do more with that one compared to this one

[@setsunafseiei4745]

Its a really cool Gundam Barbatos Lupus Custom wirh a Hashmal Backpack. Although, is it me or does it feel weird seeing thus Gundam Barbatos Lupus fire a Beam Shot now.

[@mj2005gundam]

Hey, the Barbataurus also has energy attacks for its blades. And to be fair, the beam weapon is from the MA-inspired part, so it's not that weird to me

[@susanfitzpatrick3008]

Hey, I just got this exact one

[@mj2005gundam]

Oh boy, good fricking luck with it

[@AlexaRobin21]

Putting a huge backpack on the Gundam Frame makes me really nervous.

[@mj2005gundam]

It never ends well

[@flynx89026]

I'm gonna combine this one with my iron coated Barbie

[@mj2005gundam]

Not a bad idea

[@reijigamer]

Wait so it comes in a box that has a separate box for the kit as if this specific kit could have been sold by itself

[@mj2005gundam]

You have the option of doing so. It's the same for the YOASOBI Demi Trainer

[@RIP_ACE.A]

I would definitely but a metal build of that

[@mj2005gundam]

I don't think they ever made Metal Build figures from any Build series, so fat chance of this happening

[@RIP_ACE.A]

@@mj2005gundam yeah I figured

[@Tak_Fuj15]

Could you try to re-review HGUC Zeta revive? Coz i ordered it for myself and i need your opinion abt it

[@mj2005gundam]

I will be reviewing it in a different form. That is if the package containing it and all of my remaining 2023 PB kits get a bloody move on

[@Tak_Fuj15]

@@mj2005gundam then i'll w8

[@primaljackyultimate7910]

Try switching the iner frame with another iron blooded orphans kit iner frame Hope it helps

[@mj2005gundam]

The frame is a bit metallic as well, so I don't think I can do that without it clashing visually. I've tightened the joints with glue. Hope that holds for longer than the topcoat

[@dorky2958]

Oh shit look, its the lobster gundam!

[@mj2005gundam]

The not-Z'gok

[@Kenny_F91]

When will Bandai give us more rectangular handles for Gundam weapons?

[@mj2005gundam]

When it's not IBO

[@kidrobot.]

i would only buy this to kit bash with the normal barbatos

[@mj2005gundam]

Go right ahead. I'd get this for its parts if I were you

[@kidrobot.]

@@mj2005gundam yeah, i can definitely see this looking better with white parts to break up the monotony

[@AzraelThanatos]

You know, this makes me think that they took a LOT of inspiration from Gigan...

[@mj2005gundam]

I think I can see what you mean

[@TheAshlight41]

Somehow this feels like another market play of Bandai 🗿 Since you need to buy barbataurus to be able to use amazing barbatos lupus backpacks to non gundam frame kit. 🗿🗿

[@mj2005gundam]

The lack of adapters for niche backpack connections is a major missed opportunity. That goes for the Shin Burning which has no adapter in any version of it and the Denial for connecting the backpack to other kits

[@TheMrSwampert]

Is it probably shitty? Yeah. Will I buy it? Yeah.

[@mj2005gundam]

At least you have more flexibility with the flat version when it comes to mods and fixes

[@Miltonpe88888]

You need to tighten the joint of ibo frame from 2016 runners to become tightening the joint and unlimited pose

[@armin8306]

This is pretty cool. I just hate the IBO frames

[@TheMrSwampert]

We need a 3rd party metal frame for the HGs or something

[@mj2005gundam]

On one hand, the HGIBO frames were never this flimsy when they started. On the other hand, something tells me that the Gundam Frame was never made for these types of gimmicks to begin with

[@BảoKim-q5x]

It has backpart for gundam barbatos 4th

[@mj2005gundam]

The Barbatos 4th Form and Barbatos Lupus are completely different designs, so the backpacks are different too

[@BảoKim-q5x]

So you know what hg gundam has the same backpack like barbastos

[@mj2005gundam]

I told you there is no kit that has the standard HG Barbatos backpack left over. Not the standard, not the 6th form, not Barbataurus, they all use the same backpack

[@GmRgmtyp87]

I'm waiting for amazing barbato lupus for a year. Switch stores gonna mostly in usa target because they release gundam before like gundam breaker battlogue kits. I really hoped Target has this kit early because when I check amazing barbato lupus and some other upcoming hg duel blitz gundam, thunder buster gundam this year. When I theses kits on usagundamstore when check on them their Original release date is on the I think on April or June they changed the date theses I'm really excited for now on September later year this make me upset 😡 I'm for this kit like year now their changed date od this kit. I hoped target had amazing barbato lupus early this year.

[@mj2005gundam]

The kits you listed are all releasing in Q3 2024 and only announced literally the other week, so they didn't change the release dates at all. At the same time, I hope you'll be able to get your hands on them soon when they come out

[@HereticalKitsune]

IBO with beam weapons? That can only be Metaverse without regards to canon. (EDIT: Or I am just wrong, which is true here) I do like the colors a lot, tho!

[@mj2005gundam]

I believe you might have forgot that the Mobile Armors from IBO have beam weapons. And since the backpack is based on one of them, it's natural that this one has such a feature

[@HereticalKitsune]

@@mj2005gundam Ah, okay! Makes sense!

[@ylxchannel]

0:57 that is Curse as hell

[@mj2005gundam]

Album cover artistic right

[@ylxchannel]

Well im going to be honest im not sleeping tonight

[@nealforreals2098]

Yea I don't think I want the Amazing Barbatos anymore. I had the idea of buying this in the back of my mind as an alternative since the normal Barbatos HGs are hard to come by now, but this feels too pricey. I could just buy Lfrith Ur and an Entry Grade Build Strike instead.

[@mj2005gundam]

Even if you just go for the normal version releasing in July, the structural issues immediately devalue this kit as it is. Sure, you can fix it in more ways with the standard version, but that all depends on the amount of effort you're willing to put into it

[@nealforreals2098]

@@mj2005gundam Yeap, Lfrith Ur it is then.

[@mj2005gundam]

@@nealforreals2098 you just went for a kit with the exact same issue. Lfrith Ur loosens up really easily

[@nealforreals2098]

@@mj2005gundam fine I'll get a Zowort or something. Maybe a Dilanza. Anything to display next to my Chuchu's Demi Trainer that I built last week.

[@kydigadig]

The lfrith ur is fine. If you think the heavy weapons are an issue. Then simply put something underneath it to give it support. Last I checked, the witch kits are one of the best hgs. And this is the first time I hear that kind of complaint. So go get the ur. You can't go wrong. MJ is just being picky.

[@RaiJolt2]

Oh gosh….. this is a design I just don’t like. I LOVE RED, it’s my favorite color, but this design just doesn’t do it for me. And the limp frame is still disappointing

[@mj2005gundam]

I don't mind the design. In fact, I think it does what it says on the package: adding ferocity. However, the stability is what really doesn't do it for me.

[@randomnetizen7065]

Bandai: release the expensive metallic version Greedy impatient buyer : take my money Bandai : okay, now release the normal retail version Greedy impatient buyer : you mfkr

[@mj2005gundam]

Yeah. My reaction exactly

[@altairofastora]

It's a damn shame the IBO Gundam frame HGs have so much structural issues as this looks really cool. I'll be passing on any kind of Gundam frame for obvious reasons sadly. :/

[@mj2005gundam]

There are outliers as to which Gundam Frames are solid and which aren't. This one obviously isn't one of them

[@tyrandgg345]

I will say... The Barbaric Lines are amazing while the Lupus Lines are bad

[@mj2005gundam]

I'd take the Barbaric over this anyday, off the back of my experience with it

[@TussalDragon344]

"...built it with the intention of pushing the Barbatos' ferocity to the maximum" by using a kit with an "inner frame" that has RNG stability...

[@mj2005gundam]

You know what's ironic? The manual states that the frame was REINFORCED for that. I call BS on that

[@TussalDragon344]

@@mj2005gundam WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!?!?! I actually, for real I swear to God, stopped building my kit just to express how stupid a decision that was to put that there! I mean look, if people want a truly "reinforced" inner frame, Ali-E got you covered with some "metallic" frames

[@Zorai99]

M-eh-Jin. Ka-wa-gu-chi

[@mj2005gundam]

My deepest condolences if Metaverse is your first exposure to Meijin Kawaguchi...

[@Zorai99]

@@mj2005gundam I have watched both build fighters as well as met, including gold divers. I know what I’m saying.

[@ry0usama511]

I laughed really hard when it fell off from the action base 😂

[@mj2005gundam]

It's way too heavy for it in the air. You'll need like an AB5 at least

[@ry0usama511]

​@@mj2005gundam recently some third party announced they will be doing metal inner frame for HGs

[@Nonameplz_]

First like on the video!

[@mj2005gundam]

Hi!

[@fishpop]

Quite the impressive-looking kit, shame it's kinda floppy.

[@mj2005gundam]

It's a shame really

[@myhonestopinion3334]

this gundam deserves the name of *NOT AMAZING BARBATOS LUPUS* 😅

[@mj2005gundam]

No it doesn't

[@MiyoshiKarin]

No open palm hand Bandai (E.A) i see buy HGUC Jesta Cannon, Jesta is more better for this is kit

[@mj2005gundam]

That's the dealbreaker...? A lot of kits don't have open hands. Besides, there's that weapon set that has the Lupus' open hands.

[@NuruNuruNuruNuru1010]

Ayo a TypeV3 dupe lmao

[@mj2005gundam]

Is that a good or bad thing to you?

[@kramsogrub8104]

still have polycaps? come on

[@mj2005gundam]

Build kits are always at the mercy of their bases, and HGIBO kits still use polycaps most of the time

[@nismo76]

love the looks but every hg ibo kit ive had has fallen apart😅

[@mj2005gundam]

I don't find much issue with the flimsy frame, even with the ones that are looser before. But this, when the gimmicks actively hurt the structure, even with one fix in place, that's where I draw the line

[@Awebleh]

More likes more love for you awe.

[@mj2005gundam]

Thank you for that, despite my brutally honest nature