HG vs RG Destiny Gundam! High Grade 1/144 Destiny Gundam 2019 Review

Checking out the new revive HG Destiny Gundam and comparing it to its Real Grade RG Rival! Get one today at HLJ:
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[@skygrasper_47]

*sees Destiny backpack fit onto Impulse torso snugly* Destiny Impulse and Impulse Blanche CONFIRMED

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

HGCE DESTINY IMPULSE PLEASE NOT THE STUPID SECOND VARIANT PLEASE I NEED TGE ONE WITH THE SWORD

[@YoutubeNiRayz]

It's going to be a p-bandai If they release the HGCE Destiny Impulse and Destiny Blanche in the future..

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

@@KZbinNiRayz If it's the Destiny Impulse with swords, I don't care. I can save.

[@vorlun2594]

you're right, now i regret selling my revive impulse

[@tramanejeter9418]

@@mechalinkergaming7169 pa

[@saberyoung7510]

In short: HGCE Destiny Gundam triumphs over the RG Destiny Gundam. You could say it was its...Destiny to be a better kit.

[@nandeto1097]

@@garlicbread5756 G R A M M A R : 0

[@jovandelacruz6607]

Still love the rgs

[@blacknote6945]

you deserve an anti ship sword to the gut

[@issackim6918]

DESTINY'S CALLING YOU!!!!!

[@akuma3158]

@@blacknote6945 I agree with you sir.

[@AStrable]

The real grade looks more sharpy and the high looks more roundy for me Also thats a deadly highfive

[@yoyoyouka]

basically, feddies makes the RG and Zeon makes the HG

[@RKfromPartsUnknown]

@@yoyoyouka Sieg Zeon~ 🙋

[@snapbuildsph]

thats true. just like the bootlegs which are below HGs....wait, your name has bootleg in it?

[@durrellgabrieloliman5427]

not the hand armor the RG is more square and the HG is more dynamic

[@majo0303]

You can perfectly snap the head parts together by trimming the center hole protrusion on part B16. That's how I fixed mine.

[@tristan1329]

@majo0303 I had this exact issue, and I was able to fix it by doing what you said! Thank you so much for your help!

[@majo0303]

@@tristan1329 you're welcome :D glad to be of help :)

[@prof918]

Hey I just got mine yesterday. Thanks for your tips.

[@majo0303]

@@prof918 you're welcome :)

[@saabastiana4111]

Just ordered mine, i’ll take note of that thank u!

[@StrikeNoir105E]

The HGAC Leo is also part of the Gundam Evolution Project, so it's definitely not UC-only. AFAIK the Gunpla Evolution Project label is applied for Gunpla where they try to do something a bit new, like rearranging the parts on the runners to make the assembly more systematic.

[@Shader013]

I remember the pg exia to be a part of the project due to its awesome led units as well

[@mr.mooseman8558]

To be fair, the rg Destiny's early real grade syndrome was nowhere near as bad as the rg strike freedom. The strike freedom was actually loose in many places, whereas the rg destiny was simply weighted down by its backpack and the beam boomerangs moved around too much for my liking. Overall it was a decent kit. (But I think that I will prefer the hg destiny when I get it.) Update 2 Yeats later... the hg destiny is much better than the rg. If you want the rg for the looks, be prepared to do a lot of extra work or simply get the hg and make it looks better.

[@superchichu560]

Thank god then, i own an rg strike freedom and it’s pretty nice but i though the destiny was worse and was scared of buying it.

[@TussalDragon344]

So not by gravity, gotcha

[@hijous]

I prefer stability. so hgce destiny for me. I already had enough buying old rg kit with that premade joint

[@siveysama]

One thing: The RG Destiny's connection with the waist and torso sections isn't loose. It's just very hard to get it in. Once you hear the click, it's a tight fit. Same with all of the other RG's with the Strike's frame.

[@jeelescoto3687]

Before I buy the kit, I watch you review. Hahaha Thank Bro ! Big Help !

[@crab7140]

Destiny is best girl Also LEGEND GUNDAM IN BG of the box HGCE LEGEND HGCE JUSTICE HGCE SAVIOUR HGCE JUSTICE HGCE INFINITE JUSTICE PLS

[@akuma3158]

How about.... RG INFINITE JUSTICE

[@thomastsuihn]

... Providence cries in a corner

[@inactivelynx4780]

mirai NT I would be very interested to pick up the Hgce infinite justice it here was one

[@crab7140]

@@inactivelynx4780 Yeah, thatd he sick

[@nope-xe2lx]

The justice was in the HGCE Freedom boxart. I dont think it means much sadly.

[@anxiousx]

Just get an RG water slide decals on this HG and i'm pretty happy with the result.

[@R_Caine]

Dude, you sold me on this kit. I got the old HG & RG of this guy and I can't wait for this edition. Looks freakin' awesome.

[@SLemmink]

Love the way you set this video up. Great job!

[@Kodaiva]

11:56 TOP OF THE MORNING TO YOU LADDIES

[@reiji647]

Ah yes, a fellow spedicey

[@noofthecornretiredandpriva4495]

MY NAME IS JACKSEPTICEYE

[@TheRealFacemanguy]

It's so fun to see the progression of design and engineering on bandai's kits.

[@andrewweiser6676]

I have the RG version of this Gunpla. I love design of it... Now I'm looking forward to getting this version of it!! Thank you for the awesome review!

[@nickbrock1940]

Might pick this kit up next, love your reviews man!

[@kevindeluna2040]

The Palm more like SHINN FINGER

[@lemmys.kelton8183]

Hab u seen this man :DDDDD

[@nazrulnadziruddin9641]

Either Destiny Finger with G Gundam vibe or Talk to the hand

[@phenexgundam5669]

Well it was made to be a nod to G-fighter so you’re not wrong

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

How about... "ERUPTING BURNING FINGER!!"

[@kevindeluna2040]

Wandering Ace Minecraft and More I such got the hg destiny and I still dont know why I bought this

[@GrieveIV]

Kinda appreciate you chose to put the wings on an impulse Gundam based kit. Looks really good

[@afk4lfe822]

Love your reviews. I built gundam fenice hg off your recommendation and it is EASILY my favorite model out of my 34 I've built so far.

[@_Erogaki]

I was rooting for the Destiny everytime it tried it's best against the Strike Freedom.

[@hasefharris357]

Destiny is actually stronger than SF,just that Shinn is a dummy

[@razuzdei9405]

@@hasefharris357 um no. SF still dominates destiny. unless theres an upgrade to destiny.

[@hasefharris357]

@@razuzdei9405 Destiny was a incomplete prototype

[@Solbrave00]

@@razuzdei9405 eh Last time i checked the destiny and sf were equals

[@razuzdei9405]

@@Solbrave00 afaik Destiny doesnt have the same mobility/speed to strike freedom when it comes to space and on earth. destiny however can take strike freedom when it comes to close combat. however strike freedom has dragoons and insane aimbot/weapons. so id say sf is way more powerful than the destiny

[@StrikeNoir105E]

Glad to hear the HGCE Destiny is as good as I thought it'd be looking through the preview images. It may not have some of the RG's bell's and whistles, but hearing that it's solid is quite nice, and having its own Wings of Light is a great bonus. Also, I prefer the HGCE's legs by far compared to the RG: the former's legs has this nice curve to them that gives the leg shape without losing proportionality, on the other hand the RG's lower leg has this narrowing straight triangle shape that I just can't get over. Definitely getting this HGCE when I get the opportunity.

[@mobilegaming4you427]

Long time since I’ve watched your videos your the best mate☺️❤️

[@z3p.hyr_]

I don’t blame that Mecha missed this little bit of articulation, since it is pretty hard to find, but the destiny has a drop down hip mechanism, if you just slightly pull down on the sections connecting the legs to the hip.

[@pelemlangka]

Meanwhile you have to buy again the wing of light for RG😰 P bandai and sold seperately

[@Sth809]

Wait WHAT

[@paolocasilag5942]

True

[@amuroray7862]

"Heiny Whiney version" I died at this part XD

[@nazrulnadziruddin9641]

So does his Destiny appears before or after he kicked the bucket?

[@ernesielta]

@@nazrulnadziruddin9641 pretty sure after he kicked the bucket

[@someguywithabirdface2583]

@@nazrulnadziruddin9641 poor him , luck not on his side

[@carloscampos1824]

Don't like the SEED anime, but love the designs

[@YT-hates-my-Japanese-name]

Giving it a chance, SEED was just okay. Not the best or worst; just okay. Now, SEED Destiny, on the other hand.. is total utter crap shit. Anyways. Have a good day.

[@Matanumi]

Even destiny has good parts....but ultimately had a down fall around 30ish EPs in. Kira/freedom interventions made no sense earlier either

[@thatmotivatedchris6749]

Lol am the same

[@thatmotivatedchris6749]

@@YT-hates-my-Japanese-name seed was at best mediocre while seed destiny had way more troubling issues and is considered bad at least it causes some emotions even if they're mostly negative for as in when it comes to seed everything is just mostly boring and forgettable even the few characters you probably like are also handle in a boring way But kira in both seed and Destiny is just awful no matter what hands down

[@YT-hates-my-Japanese-name]

@@thatmotivatedchris6749 I disagree. But, that's okay. Good day.

[@superamiiboy779]

Awesome review as always sir, always watch your vids when building gunpla. Just got the RG Unicorn in this week, looking forward to building it...also i hope they make an RG version of the Impulse Gundam!

[@andreasnara]

SWEET! a destiny revive review! thanks mecha gaikotsu! 18:55 also thanks... mecha gaikotsu...

[@nicholasbassinger589]

0:36 Nope, the HG Leo was part of the project. I'm starting to think that it's a legitimate project based around experimentation and not just some marketing thing to slap on the box. Also, you've gotta get yourself a Zaku 2.0. It's a VERY nice kit save for a glaring issue that you'll notice moreso during the build since it won't effect the end product.

[@dmitrypavlov9316]

We really need a 2.0 for the MG Destiny, it's alarming that the Dragon Momoko was the best Destiny kit at 1/100. (Metal builds aren't classified as kits ofc)

[@MebiManga]

I was looking forward to a Destiny revive after seeing the Force Impulse and Freedom having a revive launch, and thanks so much for your review, now I really want one. I have the old HG Destiny, and there's so many improvements, from colour separation (the old one had some awful stickers), to new and improved effects parts. I don't have alot of MGs but I really like my MG Destiny, it has some issues but still works out alright for cool poses.

[@choochoodino5200]

you really got me at the *VIGOROUS* part. lol

[@vvcc9565]

just got the heine westenfluss custom version of the HG, and its easily my favorite HG i have. the build reminded me so much of a master grade, the color separation is superb. such a fun kit

[@arcane3877]

The HG oddly has the Vulcans molded into the head whereas the RG doesn't, Just noticed that!

[@Delfydoo]

Thats a nice review of it bro, oh and Can u make a review on Silver Bullet Suppressor when comes out. I really want to see it

[@juliusmichaelatienza4608]

@mecha gaikotsu ... wished i watch this video including the robot damashii version.. now that's an ultimate video for a comparison of which is the best lol this is my first youtube comment btw.. thanks

[@macademia_p7853]

Noice, the Backpack is Fit to Impuls Revive from another Destiny, Finaly FINALLY XD

[@s3d17]

The HG is more pratical, the RG is ok.. but it may end up like every other RGs (Brick/Statue)

[@amuroaznable5204]

Spyxi Build you clearly haven’t built the rg unicorn or sazabi :)

[@huyvuminh1048]

destiny rg is quite old (2nd gen I think), more recent RG are very dynamic and detialed

[@s3d17]

see my channel reviewed both kits, the newer design with MG style frame are better those are exceptions. A majority of RG kit still suffers degradation of the inner frame over time.

[@potato1499]

What do you do with your kits then? I love the RG because of the color seperation/details, I just put it in one pose and on my shelf and then it doesn't need to be much more than a statue

[@jovandelacruz6607]

Good thing i love rgs and also putting them in a shelf ease my mind than playin it

[@TheFuzzyOcelot]

I got this, and after snapping on the wing effect parts, it needed to be the centerpiece on my shelf. its just beautiful!

[@chesterestrella4360]

Close call on the v-fin there 😂

[@B-A-L]

I was thinking about buying the RG version of this until I found out it didn't include the wing effect parts and then discovered the add-on wing effect kit costs twice as much as the Gundam itself! Now that I have found this one I am seriously considering it instead of the RG Freedom Gundam that I was going to buy instead (thanks for the quick side by side comparison of the two!). Thanks for this review, which has absolutely sold me this kit, because I finally understand the difference between HG and RG and tbh, for this particular HG kit I'd rather have the included wing effect for less cost than the extra detail of the RG! Btw, what was the action base that you used at the end?

[@ry0usama511]

Honestly I buy early RG only because they have open cockpit gimmick lol

[@dumdud7869]

Can ya review some Guncannons? I love Gundams more but it'd be nice to see a Guncannon review,I'd reccommend the Mobility/Firepower Test Type that is if you'd actually review one

[@johncarloformeloza6765]

I like the articulation and the set of accessories in that kit, it makes me want to buy one some day

[@ronochow]

How is the sculpting on the high grade so good? Like the proportions, streamlined look, chest, feet are just fantastic for the HG destiny.

[@jiale8382]

This kit is so good, but i gonna hope for a MG Destiny 2.0 in the future

[@xenowreborn]

I Actually like the looks of the HG more, they far more...streamlined and sharper than the real grade,

[@Maelegendary]

Thanks for the great review.. I'll get it tomorrow

[@mikejanoy]

Hello! The HG was done quite good that there are a lot of other reviews that did comparisons with the high grade. Indeed a pretty enough for an argument model. And some information assistance: the improved Gundam SEED series HGs are referred to as HG Cosmic Era (HGCE), alternate universe line of HGUC, in contrast to the old HG Gundam SEED (HGGS) back in the day.

[@chanchannel4785]

I like the hg more when it comes to looks, anime accurate...

[@Maverick3211]

The destiny blue effect parts react EXTREMELY well to UV light

[@amazinggunpla3778]

I just got mine yesterday and I love this kit 😍

[@afont13]

“There are absolutely no clear parts” me looking at my HGCE Clear Coat Destiny: do I have news for you

[@alexrosales8103]

That RG Gundam Mark II rocks. 🤟 Looks like he hit the gym.

[@Blakewyattdunfee]

This hand of mine is pulsating with energy! It's loud scream tells me to bring peace! Energizing destiny finger!

[@harrisonchr]

For the RG Destiny (which I'm currently building) there is a small square part that goes at the wrist between the arm and the hand, does yours stay in place? Mine is not secured at all, so whenever I remove the hand that piece falls off.

[@RayShadow278]

Definitely like this HG, might pick it up once I clear some of my backlog

[@Clump666]

The PG Exia was part of the gundam evolution project

[@rjterrenceportillo6424]

I love the "EPIC HIGHFIVE" scene at 11:55

[@kyodorun8423]

sounds like mecha's fellow irish man youtuber jack

[@TJJones-ck7gj]

Would it be very difficult to modify that rear skirt armor to be flexible on independent pegs? or like a hinge or something?

[@xxH4rdC0R3xx]

I'm pretty late on the comments but those things in the Destiny's eyes aren't tears, those are scars. Fits in with shinn having his family & loved one lost in the war.

[@robolord117]

Bandai where the legend gundam, Infinite justice,Strike Noir, Buster, duel, blitz, aegis for some of gundams But for the grunts like the Mobile Ginn, Mobile Cgue, Mobile ghoon, Zaku warriors and so much more at need a revive. (Also drop now some at you think at need a revive or a kit.)

[@allan1018]

Gp02, Gp01 Strike Noir, Akatsuki, duel(they already have revive strike as base) Nataku (also have the build diver base) Justice/infinite justice Providence

[@andhikabagas702]

We really need Athrun's kit get revived

[@andreassetiawan7773]

Agreed I really wanted Infinite Justice the most, and Legend in the close second. Gotta complete the tag team battle diorama.

[@vargaseugiejosh718]

Dont worry your wish is come true wait the HGCE Justice/Infinite Justice base in HG Justice knight

[@ZappaSlave]

I have the older HG, they do have 3-4 of the little yellow hand pieces. I think it's one short of the full set.

[@KungfuLazer]

Nice review! 👍🏼 Next 1/100 Vigna Ghina II please.....

[@cheo-1618]

Mecha should make a gundarium tier list, where he rates his gundarium gunpla in how gundarium they are

[@orionparish9858]

It's odd that the Destiny came to Real Grade first, not the Impulse. Usually, the main character's first, in anime, mobile suit comes first. What might have been if Bandai had released the Impulse first... Oh well.

[@clarksmith8830]

My guess is the impulse wasn't popular enough compared to the destiny. The destiny had an extreme burst mode.

[@JJTheDev]

honestly for the best, the rg impulse benefitted from moving away from ms joints (or so people say)

[@reidge4479]

i take HG over RG although in my opinion RG has the best head of all Destiny ever release including metal build

[@MexicanMeijin]

How big is it in inches (sorry I don't own a hg yet)

[@CannyMuffin]

Same size as the hg

[@FranciscoTChavez]

The fact that the wings spread out to the sides must really be helping the balance. If they were to spread out to the back, they would have a larger affect on the center of gravity.

[@seeminglyswing]

Is Destiny stand at the same tier with the new Infinite Justice? I'm really curious

[@orbdotpng]

the evolution project isn't UC only, the HGAC Leo was a G.E.P. I don't think anyone knows for sure what it is lol.

[@iamdarwin5739]

I grew up watching this Anime, never had any of these. . . I'LL buy one after quarantine ( COVID)..

[@harrylatt9352]

i just started build rg line up during quarantine. totally fun, its my new hobby now.

[@len6291]

Your the one who inspired me to do gunpla ... Thank you

[@bonnolog]

Just built this one as my first Gunpla. It was a lot of fun! 😁I started late in the afternoon and slept at 3am, had work 2 hrs later lol. Suffice to say, found a new hobby.

[@insertnickhere5022]

soooo....the shoulder joint is basically a simplified mg rx-78 2.0 shoulder joint.....nice

[@hitori_gurashi]

i've say it before and i'll say it again love HG revives bec of better *proportions* than the RG ones ive pick HGCE Freedom & Strike Freedom over their RG versions bec of it

[@duydao8381]

does any of those kits come with a wing effect like this Destiny?

[@Guthem]

HGCE Aile Strike is AMAZING

[@aki007]

@@duydao8381 nope. The Mg strike freedom has one though.

[@zakkybm3880]

ah, HGCE SF didnt have that gold frame gimminck on the dragoon pack, RG SF do. thats why i bought RG SF. but for HGCE freedom, HGCE destiny & HGCE aile strike iiiiiiiiiiiiiiissss good & worth to buy

[@hitori_gurashi]

@@duydao8381 unfortunately... nope they dont have any effect parts but they're both a good kit

[@sstrat0s990]

I love your videos plus when are you going to do a rg strike freedom gundam ? I’ve never seen it.

[@demonnaruto58]

Nice and need to buy couple more gunpla kits. What do u suggest I buy for HG and MG gunpla kits ? Oh have a question the beam long rile from double OO Sky how do I make it secure on the double OO sky just wondering ?

[@Willdivide1981]

Be careful with the folding hinge on the high energy beam rifles. The break easily even if you unfold them properly.

[@clarksmith8830]

Yeah that is scary. Thanks for the heads up

[@Ae-gu5zq]

Finally, he admitted he plays with his gunpla. Im not alone anymore

[@Matanumi]

MSIA and Robot soul is better for it though

[@hilmi8636]

Who doesn't play with their gunpla tho??

[@the-turd-eye]

Thank you for the comparison! Please do the same for Crossbone X1 next :-)

[@Jhayzer021]

I can't wait to have mine & display side by side on my old HG & RG.

[@milesparker6555]

Hey can you vid about gunpla that stand the test of time

[@charlesjuganas6558]

Hey Mecha, I remembered the build fighters series saying that they have that "All HG project"? I think this is one of those uwu

[@Guthem]

Cheers from Brazil And THANKS for review WEAPONS before MS, I wanna see boomerang, and you talk very good about it

[@Kuanos_]

Thanks for the review!

[@lynxpoopoo]

My destiny's head also has a seemline on the side

[@shadowstriker_16]

Does the wings of light effect parts on this HG destiny is compatible to the RG destiny?

[@andreassetiawan7773]

IMHO I don't think it fits because the mount may be different as the RG has its own P-Bandai wing effect (what a cheeky bastard). You can modify, though.

[@shadowstriker_16]

@@andreassetiawan7773 sad i thought i could buy this hg kit for its effect parts

[@akuma3158]

@@shadowstriker_16 Thought the same, but then I saw that the HG ver has pegs and it's slightly thicker.

[@NoWhereGate]

I bought it, as my first kit last month, and man I just love it!! Now i want more xD

[@goombisthegoomba137]

Okay so I asked this last video but what is the best solution for if you’re kit doesn’t come with beam effect parts besides painting. My kit came with an un-painted beam.

[@DONNY_G1028]

If you have the Amazing Strike Freedom, you can switch the buttflap with it's extra (Also has beam saber hilts) Kaboom, easy Gundarium tier.

[@nerwannn]

are you sure it is a movable (when legs backward) extra butt in the Amazing Strike freedom? It could really help me to know that

[@tylexw09]

I love me some rg but in this case I prefer the hg for the anime accuracy

[@Miguel-mk9vm]

Does the rg have extremely loose joints cuase I can’t afford the hg, plus the rg have the deadly high five? (won’t type it cause I might butcher the pronunciation)

[@CloneCommanderRose]

do the black parts have a matt finish because they look matt but it might just a flat black. Great video and this is another to one on the list to buy

[@thatmotivatedchris6749]

(4:49) You just put all the gundams i want in one frame........ Now am dying of jealousy

[@hasefharris357]

Same but replace RG mk ii with Hg revive Mark ii and RG freedom with hgce strike freedom

[@fanman6568]

I have the master grade extreme blast mode and I think the kit is great. Far from perfect but I don’t think it trash.

[@kekoa_ok]

mechas known for exaggeration hard

[@Sth809]

Maybe it will suck if you play with it too much

[@zodiac3981]

I have heard that for loose areas, that you can use a clear nail polish on the joint and that will help make the joint tighter. Is this true?

[@johnnypeeskin1672]

If HHs are gonna be looking this good after Moon, I really cant wait to see what else they'll pull....if they keep this up

[@WWG1WGA24-7]

HG nice scale for starters, has some interesting kits mostly the full armor (bigger kits) especially the Zaku Thunderbolt and Unicorn were decent for HG. RG also fun to build, think there is a cool choice for anyone but reccomend a Master Grade for following up the HG due to size / skill issues. The MG kits are well proportioned and great fun, for me the best scale for it's variety. Most likely once mastered these scales, one needs A: More storage space for housing those lovely creations (ran outta mine) B: More Cash 😁✌. Whatever your scale or preference, It is a great hobby. People who see them for the first time will give you great reactions for your creations. And all the kits are great engineering masterpieces. Best of Luck for your great channel, a fellow builder from the Netherlands

[@aniruiz8101]

Are the HG Wings of Light compatible with the RG Destiny Wings? 🤔

[@TrainFan-tk4yq]

Ani Ruiz I don’t think so.

[@maddymuhat8079]

which has better wings? the rg or the hgce?

[@skullthekiid]

Late asf to comment but yeah that seam line on the head is gnarly lol also, the green eye stickers werent even visible on the face when i first built it, so i put red eye stickers from another kit onto the head and it legit changes the entire attitude of the face and thats how its stayed lol

[@BNuts]

Okay, so those Wings of Light aren't going to go into the 00 Sky -- but can they be used with Kimaris-chan?