HG Zaku II Type C / Type C-5 Review - GUNDAM THE ORIGIN - HG ザクII C型/C-5型

[@Enlapanlima]

Putting spare ammo on the shield doesn't seem to be the wisest idea.

[@muisverriet]

Enlapan Lima Better to put it on the shield than the MS itself. If the ammo explodes only the shield gets damaged and not the MS itself.

[@raymon3206]

Good for storage.. Better Than just put it away

[@athrunzala5337]

what about the ammo at the bottom of the exhaust ? XD lol

[@gomine5971]

It’s probably plastic explosives anyways, and would act as spaced armour.

[@gab0139]

@@raymon3206 better than on the side skirts

[@z4520ft]

Bought Zaku II Char yesterday evening. Watching this review, I can honestly say that HG Origin version is the best kit to get new gunpla collectors excited building grunt/Zeon kit. The build is solid, posing is not a problem with little to no part fall off apart from excellent range of articulation, surface detail is amazing for HG level and the price - I can't believe the kit is much cheaper than HGUC Unicorn Unicorn Mode I bought earlier.

[@EbullientSMP]

This is definitely the best HG Zaku, most accessories, detail, poseability, stability, value, everything you'd want is here and *nothing* is left out. However some may argue the RG looks better, or that the MG 2.0 is a better kit overall due to anime accuracy and the fact it's one of the best MG kits made to date.

[@tetsujin_144]

There's nothing "anime accurate" about the MG Zaku v2.0, sadly. It's like they went for the retro look but couldn't quite commit to it.

[@blushingralseiuwu2222]

ExtremeSManpig even with char zaku II? its not same kit?

[@EbullientSMP]

It's closer than the modern Origin kits. The origin has panel detail and colors that match the Origin redesigns, while the 2.0 are more anime accurate in terms of that, however they only fail to capture the proportions, which isn't a bad thing in my book.

[@EbullientSMP]

Char's Zaku II are just recolors with different accessories for every grade.

[@theodorun9965]

How good is the MG zaku 2.0 compare to recent MG kit in 2016 til now?

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

The hate on CGI is real here.... C'mon guys, it's not like the CGI were bad.. TBH, the CGI used in the Origins gave the MSs a realistic approach and made each details more apparent without the consequence of in-between frames from a traditional animation. Plus, this isn't like Knights of Sydonia, Berserk (2016), and Kemono Friends where everything was a complete mess of bad CGI. Origins CGI doesn't extend to people and the CGI here looks better. The animation is also crisp.

[@soundywaivy]

Are you saying that CG is superior to something such as gundam thunderbolt?

[@lamelukas]

@@soundywaivy I doubt they are but if we could have more of the CG we got in The Origin I would be happy. Solid CG work that fits with the style of the show.

[@noobmastergreen9413]

Don't forget MS Igloo

[@bigboi7817]

Tbolt is more expensive to produce. Origin is a lot longer. @soundywaivy

[@keegagongon]

When he was moving the head back and forth I could only think of one thing.... Giggity...

[@AWACS_Eagle_Eye]

Who else but Quagmire...

[@averagenolife6860]

The old HG gave the option of having a left handed Zaku II as did the HG Zaku III, why can't there be a left trigger hand Bandai why!?!?

[@ceeme03]

I just ordered this kit + tools for my friend as a Christmas present for his first gunpla. I pray to the gunpla gods he likes this kit.

[@aldo_pinheiro]

You're a good friend. How he liked it?

[@KevinArcade87]

@@aldo_pinheiro he didn't. He's dead now 😭

[@anguslmx23]

I chose the wrong kit to send to my friend

[@ceeme03]

@@aldo_pinheiro *late reply coming in* I sent him this and a MG Ball. He made the ball and enjoyed it, he never built the Zaku despite it being his favourite MS. I imagine he gave it to his friend who not long after that got into Gunpla.

[@aldo_pinheiro]

@@ceeme03 Oh, that's a shame... But I can't blame him though. It's been 3 years since I bought my favourite Gunpla, the RG MS-06S Zaku II, but I still haven't built it😅

[@datgood121]

the foot has 2 parts. If u press the front section up, the rear section will shift down all by itself.

[@kneelbeforetheartist4684]

dat good yeah just like the Zaku I origin

[@TheLostBoy1974]

For me the coolest Zaku, in terms of design, is the Zaku II改 from 0080...though this one is impressive too.

[@slufffyg503]

This zaku is amazing get it, zaku amazing.

[@DolusVulpes]

Slufffy Gamer it really drives me ballistic how great it is.

[@axelnightmare]

It's not even from Build Fighters, though :P

[@argusra-3157]

Memento Mori, punny

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

*FLAMENCO INTENSIFIES*

[@DolusVulpes]

Axelnightmare a Zaku is still a Zaku, no matter where or when it was made.

[@Chovyy-f25]

This is the first review I watched from MechaGaikotsu

[@faristengku6247]

The Zaku 2.0 was the first kit I got after about a decade of hiatus from model kits in general. That kit is super fun to pose with (although there are some annoying issues with it) and got me back into the hobby. The Psycho Zaku is essentially a Zaku 2.0 kit on the inside but I kind of like the Char Zaku aesthetic better.

[@Arrowdodger]

Arguably the best, I'd say. There've been a lot of good Zaku kits, but this one has so many great weapons, excellent articulation, and looks wonderful.

[@azeraph20]

It looks to be the best HG Zaku kit. All the accessories are there, not to mention body parts change also included. So yeah. Best HG Zaku kit it is! On another note, it would be funny if the last kit on the Origin OVA line is the Gundam itself, since the first kit is Char's Zaku II and with the Gundam being last, it's gonna be full circle.

[@VersusZ]

It's pretty damn impressive. Goes well with the HG Revive RX-78!! Good review as always.

[@Huildnotreal]

I'd argue that it doesn't. The level of surface detail and the overall styling doesn't seem like they'd fit all that well.

[@NekkidSnek420]

Alvin Tay I agree. I think the G30 HG Grandaddy goes better with the Origin Zeon kits

[@aleronhawk]

for a high grade, i believe so. but it's not entirely surprising because they always find a room to improve zakus no matter what the grade is. even the old HGUC is (in my personal opinion) still one of the most articulated HG out there.

[@lunarepsilon]

With those stickers I spray topcoat and it always has worked for me

[@jonbarzamtv6688]

you mean, with refular decals, after you done sticking them on , you sparay some top coat to keep it on nice and so it doesnt peel off in the future?. do you use tamiyas mark seter before sprayin?

[@Rupix15]

matt/flat topcoat yeah

[@DiggitySlice]

It works well for light plastic colors but for dark plastic colors the clear film is still pretty obvious.

[@bullseye7557]

Thank you mr shrek

[@styrodot5578]

I would love to see the GM equivalent of this, even if it was an older GM like the 2 or Type C but just have a lot of the GM weapons like the beam rifles, bazooka's and regular rifles and pistols.

[@vustvaleo8068]

now i only just realized there hasn't been yet an HGUC Revive version of the original Zaku II being made, the Real Grade being a more pricey alternative.

[@Benjinator12]

It's probably because the Origin Zakus are "close enough" that it would be redundant.

[@tetsujin_144]

They haven't really made a kit of "the original Zaku II" since 1981 or so. Originally, the Zaku's legs were actually pretty slender. Later on they started bulking up the legs - the MSV Zaku kits in 1984, and then the Hi-Zack, Zaku Kai and Zaku F2 all had the bulky legs, ultimately leading to the Master Grade Zaku in 1995. Even the "Retro" Zaku kits, like the 2002 HGUC and the Master Grade v2.0, retain that bulky-legged design. Personally I think a return to the old slender-leg design would be kind of interesting, and such a kit would certainly not be redundant.

[@cheeseburgerpaladin]

Vust Valeo maybe they'll be released as part of the Gundam evolution project

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

For what reason will they release the normal Zaku II and Char's Zaku II as part of the Gunpla Evolution Project though? You can just paint your Zaku II Origin the "right" colors and that's it. But why would you though? Zaku II Origin has a much better color, especially Char's Zaku II.

[@vustvaleo8068]

@Black Chandelier Mirage in the span of three years later everything changed a lot and I have already owned the "Revive" HG kit, lol.

[@Skrall-Slayer]

Love the origin zakus! I have the tri stars mash/gaia custom, and planning to get more in the future. I absolutely love the anti ship rifle. To bad that my silly cat knocked the figure off the table and it broke the peg that held the rifle in the hand.

[@mikeoneil1370]

Got mine around August this year, came with all those weapons + 2 tomahawks and the anti-ship rifle. Definitely one of my favourite gunpla

[@demiboi0315]

I want an MG Zaku Origin

[@akioreos]

Holy yes!

[@autismo721]

We need some type of 3.0 MG Zaku and an Origin ver would work perfectly

[@codybitme]

I was also surprised for a small 1/144 HG it was well done. Spent about four hours constructing it.

[@lucaseichler3140]

For those who have a few sharpies lying around, i have a tip for your heat hawks. Colour the blade with a silver sharpie, then an orange, then a yellow. It's not the best, but it works.

[@cissuperdroid]

The F2 WAS voted the "best" for a time, but that's only if you are into the design that's more or less departed from the original (not as much as FZ). But that's for a HG kit- MG 2.0 is a solid kit (as are all its variations), but people have complained about its "anime accuracy," as it is such a pleasure to pose and display, but it looks more slim and "serious" (like the RG) as opposed to the original HGUC release, which is probably the most appropriately-chunky version. Origin Type C/C5 is pretty much the definitive Zaku in-general now, although its negatives are the redesigned proportions, excessive (for some, not me) panel lines, and modified bazooka that differs from the "classic" version (this can be remedied by accessory-swapping or buying the system weapon set).

[@jirehjirehjirehjireh]

There is a toe, just a little tricky to notice. You have to pull up on the tip of the tie and press down on the top of the foot. The toe points up and the heel extends down. It's really helpful for getting more intricate poses on the ground.

[@craggylotus]

Love how the thumbnail says "best Zaku to date?" then you admit to building 3 other ones. Ubertrolling :)

[@Luiko0406]

the best zaku to date is..... "zaku"..aurelius :D

[@adityarendragraha6783]

valen tino that stiker are the worst

[@johnforsyth7770]

i cant like this comment more then once........... FUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!

[@pwimetime6687]

Biased with bootlegs? What he said about bootlegs are all true.

[@pwimetime6687]

He focuses how bad bootlegs are? He's not eve trying. And the only thing he said "good" about a bootleg is the low price. And if you appreciate bootlegs then I think you appreciate/like thieves, crime because bootleggers just STEAL an original work by artist and company who spend money and hard work to create ORIGINAL pieces. "I'm not having this argument again because a lot of people don't really appreciate bootlegs." PATHETIC.

[@CHIMICHANGA-d6i]

Ian Trinidad Did you just support bootleg? I can't believe it

[@invidatauro8922]

Just finished this guy. First gunpla I ever got. Pretty happy with him, though if I could I would've done a few things different in how I built him (and probably NOT used the included stickers). Just bought the RGM-79 Origin kit and looking forward to building it. Got some stands too, thought it would be fun to have a thing with the two grunts.

[@NebLleb]

"But for now, IKIMASU!" Now that is a review beginning that would make Amuro himself happy!

[@yomamashouse16]

I like the colors on this zaku because its colors are the closest to the 08th Ms teams zaku ground type so all you gotta do is paint the tubes grey

[@Zetagundamastley1219]

Can you do a review on the MG Gundam ver 2.0? It's a really amazing kit and I think it still holds up to this day.

[@jl9043]

The RGs are very annoying to pose. Parts WILL fall off.

[@lordphantom543]

Kev Lim yeah, makes me want to break the kit

[@muisverriet]

ferny tee Most RG's will break themselves so you don't even have to try.

[@zakudraw3031]

Kev Lim i have no problem my rg zakus *u just gotta glue a few parts*

[@johnnylaw9061]

I got a lot of RGs no problems...

[@RekoTheProducer]

Majer Derp use nail varnish

[@TypeVertigo]

The MG Psycho Zaku is basically the MG Zaku Ver.2.0 in R-1A guise. This Type C/C5 HG borrows a lot of tricks from the MG Zaku Ver.2.0, that's why it's as poseable as it is. Bandai ought to release this in MG form. It isn't too hard to adapt the C/C5 changes and apply them to the base MG Zaku II F/J Ver.2.0, and we'd get a lot of weapon options as a bonus.

[@umagangmorning8894]

one of my favorite zakus so far

[@hyperiongm330]

This is honestly the perfect army building Zaku.

[@HeadCannonPrime]

Not just the best Zaku, it's the bar that ALL high grades should be judged against. Honestly the Origen kits are the best HG kits ever made, period. They have detail and pose ability on par with Real Grade without falling apart. My only complaint is the color. It could have been a more "army" green like the 08th ms team one. But that is personal preference.

[@amazinggunpla3778]

I just bought this kit last night. I love it as well but went with the commander head for it. Just waiting for fine tip Gundam Markers to do panel lining.

[@osdadajr1307]

just the eye though and articulation and accessories just blows me away!

[@krisjou1473]

The Origins kit are across the board excellent. I could get any of them and be happy. I think there's a multi kit Origins water decal set out now that will fix some of your issues with your clear stickers

[@krisjou1473]

I've only build this and RG Zaku (have an MG on my backlog and an old Zaku I HG that I also recently build) and I think the Origins kits are better than RG

[@MarcosBalieiro]

Show de bola esse modelo,já encomendei o meu hu hu !!

[@owenwijaya8685]

This Zaku II is so far, yes, one of the best kind I've ever seen; thanks for the review, I guess I'll have this for my Zaku II. . . About the best Zaku, I didn't really knew much, but so far, my opinion falls to Zaku I Thunderbolt. Despite the limited articulation and lots of stickers (bad yellow for some), it's still worth to buy for a load of weapons (not as much as this Zaku II), great decals, great design, and if you like orange, go get it. :D

[@Chovyy-f25]

This is the first video of Mechagaikotsu that I watched

[@juandelata]

I just noticed..... you actually got their backpacks the other way around @ 3:57, according to the instructions at least

[@chesterdoug]

You do good work Mecha Gaikotsu !

[@Yahmaha31]

“Wow you’re telling me the Origin Zaku comes with a heat *hawk too, huh*?”

[@angelophee8580]

Its the best type of zaku2 i love ur vids

[@daviid_ee]

You should definitely review both Zakus, the RG and MG 2.0

[@jetstrike28]

hands down the best is the psycho zaku. the amount of ordinance that thing has is just impressive.

[@DanielHernandez-uo8si]

Yes it is the best. I have RG Zaku II and RG Chars Zaku II because I also love the Zaku type mobile suits. The issue mostly is the skirt armor. Constantly falls off with the slightest touch. All the pipes on the kit are a pain in the ass to make with each of those small armor pieces easily able to be broken ( I have broke a couple on the Zaku II). But they are both beautiful kits when fully built not meant for beginners to the RG line at all. The amount of stickers are amazing to fully customize the Zaku II with different rank stinkers, symbols etc. I say you should pick up either Or and give your own opinion but for me they are both 8/10

[@datran5768]

The heel and toes do move but you have to pull down on it where they are separated.

[@lucaseichler3140]

There is a toe bend, it's just really tight. There are a few ways to activate it, but i just grab the heel and pull.

[@swakage13x]

I need one of these and I have to paint it up in the Ramba Ral color scheme

[@ninjammer726]

this looks cool

[@crusadercowboy5712]

I’m buying 1 kit for each weapon I’m in love with this

[@ltds3773]

The Zaku II MG 2.0 is my favorite kit, and I've built a ton of gunpla. Hardly any seam lines, a great inner frame, and super stable. The only problem with it might be the cables.

[@ВасилийМорозов-л7х]

Is it possible to swap the shoulders for a better shield position? I think that Zakus usually wield their guns with their right arms, so it'd be good to separate the shield arm and the weapon arm, meaning that the gun and the shield are on opposing arms.

[@Blueknight330]

I started to doudt this was a model kit as you showed its movment. Most kits I build are cheap and have areas that scream “I’m a model kit!” Like joints, foot joints, and when you pop off the head. This zaku looks like a rubber figure made in a factorty.

[@anonymousli4204]

I really don't know why the pipes are green. I'm pretty sure they're Gray on the high Mobility type

[@kevinkun]

That kit and MG 2.0 is the best, I do have the Char's Zaku Origin version and it is absolutely fantastic,.

[@gunplabuilderjosephproduct9532]

Yesterday I found it in my local store and I bought it. Its my favorite desin of the zaku. Thats what I like from the origin and the anime too

[@golong13]

Yup, definitely the best of all the Zaku line in HG. :D

[@mikem7005]

What color would you use to panel line the green armor?

[@krell.1415]

this was my first kit, awesome kit!

[@nerfdude1129]

My favorite Zaku to date. Just wish the lenses and monoeyes were foils instead of decals, and the trigger fingers are kind of loose on mine.

[@amieljacob1515]

It looks amazing! I like it. The rifle is pretty long and I would recommend buying/building it. Just a great design and good articulation.

[@GrindinDaily]

Just got into gunpla and I know you’ll have a video about a kit I’m looking into Ty!

[@dr.bright6272]

Pose with beltfed machine gun in one hand and regular machine gun in the other for an awesome looking duel wield

[@joetrosclair8434]

ZAKU SQUAD! I have at LEAST 10 different ZAKU variants. Love this

[@cheeseburgerpaladin]

Patiently waiting for that Double Zeta Ver Ka review

[@imaginewagons3777]

I want a zaku to add to my collection and I wand a sniper wielding gunpla too. This checks both box and goes straight to my shopping cart

[@loghorizon5477]

How do you tighten joints on a model kit? Mainly the wings and pack on the Lunagazer.

[@normalhumanperson4149]

After I get the RX-78-2 revive, I'm snatching up one of these bad boys!!

[@psychozaku7258]

have you reviewed the Psycho Zaku Ver. Ka? 😮😮

[@kittaunne4074]

I've been dying to get a good zaku kitso I'm looking forward to this one

[@lucaseichler3140]

I don't actually recommend using the heat hawk to move the monoeye. Idk if I'm just stupid, but i broke one that way.

[@LizardMan8675309]

Please build the mg Zaku II 2.0 - I recommend Shin Matsunaga’s but it’s really up to personal preference

[@juandelata]

I'm glad this is my first Zaku II

[@faizizz4062]

So.....what's the difference between Type C and Type F? Aside from the C-5, both C and F looks exactly the same to me.

[@zosahaal103]

Do I really need this kit, if I have char aku from 2015, but at the same time love this classic green color? Somebody, please, help.

[@adammuhazlim5127]

there is a heel/toe bend at the feet watch type v3's review on the chars zaku origin

[@antares3030]

Dang, HG's are getting details!

[@rviejohn]

In this HG line, all kits that using the parts and color variants of HGGO 001 and HGGO 009 are awesome. :)

[@dontprayforme]

The HG Origin series of kits is probably my favorite line of gunpla from Bandai. It makes me sad that they are kind of hard to come across here in the states right now, and when/of you do find any (whether it’s from a private seller or retailer) they are marked up anywhere between 2-5 times over retail pricing. 😔 Makes it difficult to acquire enough for any kind of “army building” or even putting together a small “unit”. I’d kill to get my hands on any of the Black TriStar Zaku II’s or a Dom Test Type lol,

[@RaiJolt2]

I found them at galactic toys of maybe 1.5 times the price. I mean there is also shipping but not that bad. Comparatively at least

Dunno why they put the shield on the right hand. makes more sense to have the shield on the left so you are protected while firing.

[@nightlypiano41]

How simple is the build? Would it be good for a first-time Builder?

[@jonfoy6477]

Thoughts on the KOs being made of these?

[@ju87d-3stuka7]

MG 2.0 is pretty good ive only built 2 Zakus being the MG 2.0 and the HGUC Zaku II unless u also count the MG Gouf 2.0

[@Amatsaru29]

By any chance is there a pandai classic green bleach color for the HG Zaku origin?

[@holyspectator3830]

I got this gundam without even knowing, I just wanted a zaku and I didn't see any other zakus (at the time) so I got it and I realized it was this gundam and I loved it even more

[@davethe135]

I want this kit now. I love Zakus a lot

[@tomefilho3902]

I have only one thing to declare! Perfect!

[@Varatrix]

Just bought this sucker. Can't wait to build him!

[@sjcobra84]

Near finished customizing a Zaku that I bought. Has a MMP90mm machine gun which I prefer over the standard 120mm. Going for a desert storm look. As much I like other designs, you can never get enough of this guy. The AK47 of mobile suit production. ZAKU LIVES MATTER.

[@tomizhou8137]

The C-5 with GTO style machinegun is sick

[@gunplabuilderjosephproduct9532]

For me the build was great it took me 3 hours but wort it and the pannel linning amazing

[@cyber5787]

For me, I have like 6 Zaku 2.0, including the gouf, 1 RG Char zaku and 3 HG Zaku origin. (yea, I'm kinda monoeye fan xD) I have to say that the Zaku origin mold is the best out of them. (RG have more detail, but the origin proportion looks better for me + it come with a lot more accessary to play with) Ps. Trust me, try the Bugu (If the monotone blue doesn't bother you). It is even better than the Zaku origin. In my opinion, Bugu is the best origin kit so far. It surprise me so much that a simple suit like that could be so great.

[@faisalakbar9394]

I have the char origin, its actually the same articulation , you're right. but what make this is the best zaku is the accesories I think

[@rasheedgregory3459]

Never been a fan of the zaku. The only one i own is the RG and I'll admit that i like that kit and because of that i started to like the zaku. I think bandai should develop another 1/144 line of kits with stylized looks and articulation of the scm ex figures.

[@EF5Cyniclone]

Anyone have an opinion on how it compares to the HG Zaku II F2? So far that one is my favorite to date.

[@tetsujin_144]

Just personally, I feel like the HG Origin Zaku feels a bit cheap and cluttered-looking. The HG Zaku F2 hails from an era where HG's were held to a higher standard, like miniature Master Grades rather than economy kits. I like a lot of what they did with the HG Origin Zaku but overall I think they've done better.