HGUC Char Aznable's Zaku II - Mobile Suit Gundam UNBOXING and Review

Here's the High-Grade 1/144 scale Zaku II, Char Aznable's custom! It's awesome to finally get a "revive" version of the classic Zaku II HGUC kit- and it doesn't disappoint!
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[@topherowlish]

I love all of the "anime accuracy" model kits Bandai has been doing this year for Gunpla's 40th anniversary. To me, thats exactly what I want in my model kits. So great to truly be able to do the Char kick and in a HG no less! Fantastic celebration even with the virus situation going around the world.

[@matthewmangilit3536]

Says Zaku: Ha! He Said it, He Said the Name of the Channel.

[@muniz5808]

not funny didn't laugh, don't reply

[@mman8w30washere4]

@@muniz5808 haha reply go brr just let people have there jokes

[@GunDoom]

I dont really care about the lack of surface detail for the most part. However, I'm extremely disappointed bandai has stopped including raised detail for the mono-eye

[@thestranger2282]

I feel like one of the few people in the world who actually like these less-detailed HG offerings - at least, the ones that don't go too far into the 'animation-accurate' hole that they start emulating even what were animation errors and limitations. At least for the 'Revive' versions of First Gundam suits, I like how they're adapting more modern design sensibilities into them, like better proportions and some, but not all of the additional detail that stuff like Origin has introduced.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Oh I’m all for a less-detailed HG as well. Don’t exactly prefer one way or the other but sometimes less is more!

[@wingshad0w00982]

I will say I do like the reasonably Anime accurate Gunpla. But the HG origin Zaku's were quite impressive. Having said that I do kinda want this kit cause, well, it looks awesome.

[@dredgewalker]

I prefer less panel lines and details as too much actually overpowers the suits original design. Yes and less is more for me too. Even when I design my own models for 3d printing I prefer simpler design cues on a mobile suit. If you need to use too much panel lines and add to many bits then your trying to overcome sate. There's real beauty in simplicity

[@user-xb1wh5mt4l]

One my good friend calls me Char for some reasons: 1 - I am a Gundam fan and a HGUC enthusiast, 2 - I ride a red bicycle 3 - I wear red Once my friend said: "you can't wear a red t-shirt on PE, you should wear white". I answered: "I run 3 times faster with it".

[@elydelapenajr.1146]

the squishy skirt armor is the selling point for me, if gramps has the " final shot pose " chars zaku ll has " lets shake amuro in the cockpit" kick 😁😁😁

[@uncletatscreativeshack1702]

I just bought this kit and it should be here tomorrow! I always watch your videos, even repeat them several times especially when I know I have the same kit on the way. Kinda keeps me pumped!

[@conoraq]

Can't wait for the green version of this, even if the small bazooka isn't quite to my taste.

[@tudling5776]

When is the green one coming?

[@ChrisMSN-06-2]

@@tudling5776 it isnt....

[@FigureGunplaFan]

@@tudling5776 First revealed at Gundam EXPO 2020 Tokyo feat. G-Conference, announced for a 2021 release.

[@paulheap1982]

@@ChrisMSN-06-2 except it did

[@jerrybot7321]

This is a great kit, built one last week. Highly recommended.

[@LoliMaster69227]

I want a revive GM already. At least release a regular origin GM that isnt P BANDAI for once!

[@lordwisehammer]

A full adaptation of the Origin manga is still very much a possibility so we would probably get the origin GM around half way through that (Jaburo happens earlier in origin) and if they really need that pointless P-Bandai recolour there's always the Sayla custom.

[@thestranger2282]

I think a GM derived from the HG Revive RX-78-2 would be the most 'realistic' option - though Bandai deciding to just make a whole brand-new GM design would certainly surprise me.

[@thomastsuihn]

HG GM Night Seeker was released, so a normal GM should be coming soon

[@possibly8180]

@@thestranger2282 jesus fuck bandai, here, I've found someone else who does think the same way as me in regards to just using the revive rx 78 2 mold for the revive GM everyone's been asking for like atleast half a decade

[@sheridoncary2602]

@@possibly8180 your not alone honestly I'm still waiting for the rick dom AND guntank AND gelgoog and fuck it zeong to get their turns.

[@masadamofu]

Couldn't wait for the review of the MD Aika kit in the back there Zaku!

[@Samuraidoferro]

I bought the HGUC - 1/144 HGUC MS-06S Zaku II. will arrive next month, thanks for the demo.

[@DeadMeat2208]

Personally I am loving this new HG Zaku Revive. It has the old school feel to it, but at the same time kinda feels like the MG 2.0. I am hoping that we can get the normal variants with a lot more of armaments included, such as Magella top cannon as well as leg mounted missile pod.

[@setiadjihw]

Gonna get this kit when it arrives at my local shops. I don't know why I like this rather than the origin, I think the colour of this kit is brighter comparerd to the origin which isI like. Also, the head part is more noticeable, and plus the articulation is very good. Even though the detail is not much, but neat and clean kit is not bad at all.

[@brumach527]

love the flowy organic poses this kit can pull off. Really feels like it did in the original anime

[@gundam5281]

I want a revive Guntank.

[@possibly8180]

You're not alone

[@YouGuessIGuess]

Me too, but if I'm being honest I'd prefer the version from 08th MS Team.

[@possibly8180]

@@YouGuessIGuess the mass production type is dope as well

[@redactedz6146]

@@YouGuessIGuess *Pbandai whispers in the corners of all fans

[@FigureGunplaFan]

IMO I don't need a revive Guntank UNLESS it has issues.

[@animusdemifiend2307]

Thank you, I've been watching your videos as a guide for purchases. I'll start with the great 3 Zaku(Char), Qubeley and the Revive RX78. Greetings from chile, once I get the ExP and money i want to buy the SRX full model.

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

Video posted less than a minutes! This kit should have come earlier, I thought they gonna make it after the release of the revive gundam but....damn, we waited 5 years for this!

[@lockonstradus00sencerbandi41]

still waiting on a HGUC Gelgoog revive lol

[@soggysod9397]

SAME!

[@Spanky8402]

I want a revive Gelgoog. The Gelgoog and Gouf are my favorite mobile suits that are not Gundams. ZZ Gundam needs a revive as well, with a 2nd beam sabar hand next time. ZZ Gundam is my favorite, followed by Heavyarms Custom, then Gouf and then Gelgoog. Seeing that Zaku finally gets a revive, I am hoping Gelgoog will be next. My favorite Gelgoog is the Gato one, but sadly, that would probably end up being a pre bandai.

[@relicvault1515]

Now I need a Zaku II using the fine build system so I can build my platoon.

[@user-xb1wh5mt4l]

And "reproduction of powerful actions" seems somewhat Chinese KO style, like "Store Punch Power" on a jumbo machinder ko I bought recently.

[@lorenzo-cz4it]

probably my favorite zaku so far

[@Astronopolis]

This thing is shockingly similar to the MG 2.0 once built. It’s crazy good!

[@fondedood4445]

The Zaku looks like the MG tbh, but in 1/144. Since it looks so simple yet so good!

[@n00bstackz]

We need the variants! Also some zaku 1s

[@pedrojose9135]

I like this kit, is really close to the original anime color pallete :D

[@JangoTheBlueFox]

there was also an empty space in the C runner for the standard Zaku backpack.

[@failed_K]

Now begins Bandai's infinite amount of Zaku Variations

[@setiadjihw]

Rx 78 cough

[@FigureGunplaFan]

Let's see... Minelayer, Shaku Yumiko Custom (IF they intend to), Manipulation System Type Zaku II (a unit from F91-MSV), Dozle Zabi Custom...

[@ephin3242]

I wish you were right:(

[@benz9572]

if you found the hand angle joint loose, rotate them from left to right then it will fit.

[@saabastiana4111]

Really love the articulation on mine, the only thing i’m not too happy about it is how long the drum gun is that obstructs the poses for the right arm

[@LordDeathkeeper]

Yeah, my Origin Zaku has that issue (it might be the same gun). I just filed down the side of the stock that faces the arm so the Zaku could hold it normally.

[@miragebangbravern2024]

@@LordDeathkeeper The Origin version is actually slightly smaller

[@AFlyingEwok]

You left out one of it's best features! It can actually hold it's heat hawk!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Hah yeah I guess so

[@corplftw]

I already have the HGUC Revive RX782, im thinking of getting this kit or the Origin type

[@moomanchu608]

Such a clean kit! Finally i can have the elbows bend with the forearms sideways Truly tho, this makes the kit feel durable. I dont feel like im going to break this thing like many other kits

[@JoesGunpla]

I'm hoping for an 08th MS Team styled Zaku with the dark green shield with the spikes on it and the top of the foot being black. I'm also looking forward to a (hopeful) Garma and Dozel Zabi release.

[@ZakuAurelius]

After standard green, Garma seems most likely to be just based on the original HGUC releases. But who knows!

[@collindumag606]

This gundam is so good

[@Lemuzaurio_streams]

I came here looking for an answer on that unused part and I got my answer! 9:08

[@usergiodmsilva1983PT]

9:10 Ah! I was wondering what that thing was, I tried to fit it on to the shield, but it wouldn't fit... And those hardpoints in the shield now finally make sense... Although I still don't like them

[@paolovillanuevamd]

Garma or Dozle Zabi would be cool

[@ERFIG32]

The only thing I don't like, correction despise is the double ball joint wrist. Either the hand gets stuck, or the second one won't stay in at all

[@notatallheng]

I'm pretty sure a gloss clearcoat would not work on the rubber bits, but has anyone tried a matte coat? Does that work at all or is it a non-starter?

[@peerapasch]

This might be the best hg zaku ever in my opinion. p.s. I still waiting for hguc the o review as well

[@natel_9945]

He already reviewed the origin zaku. Im sure you can find it.

[@peerapasch]

@@natel_9945 i meant the o from zeta gundam

[@natel_9945]

@@peerapasch ah my bad hahaha. That would be neat. Feel like a revive of the o would be neat too.

[@zakhaevshub4735]

Omg This Zaku Revive is the best, finally I can recreate the famous Char's Kick 👌🏻

[@LoliMaster69227]

Cant you already do that before?

[@zakhaevshub4735]

@@LoliMaster69227 it's quite hard before this kit came out bro,well have you tried it before ?

[@LoliMaster69227]

@@zakhaevshub4735 well yeah. That's how I have it displayed on my shelf. It works just fine. I guess you could argue the torso bend and kick could be slightly better if you really care about on screen accuracy.

[@zakhaevshub4735]

@@LoliMaster69227 I'm more animr accurate so yeah I think this kit is better for that

[@dr.birbmd7266]

Zaku, is the spiked shoulder supposed to be super loose fitting? I thought I read in the instructions that it is supposed to click in place, but mine does not and it doesn't really fit on there at all.

[@ashtaron23]

I like the head on this more than the origins verision

[@adamhafiz6341]

Planning to get this and an rx-78-2 gundam to go along with it. Which would conpliment it better, the beyond global or the revive version? I like the look of the beyond global a lot but I'm not sure if it would compliment this particular kit well.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Probably the Revive would look like the correct match

[@enkayeff]

Only concern with this is there look to be a few points that might get quite loose over time like that second wrist joint. Otherwise I will be all over the green grunts if and when they are available for regular release. Also adore the Origin version too, but the darker green doesn't look quite right to me.

[@501clonetrooper]

warning is to not to pull off the wrist joint. or else it will get loose and be impossible to fix

[@Chronos146]

my on complaint with zaku kits is that they never have a area on the plastic to show you were the eye goes

[@anyothernamelikemashugana2532]

Im really hoping for a MG char zaku 2 origins ver.

[@alknud9448]

This kit was a peculiar build

[@confusedcabal342]

I struggle with the rifle so much, it’s stock is too wide and doesn’t allow for it to be held properly. Am I missing something???

[@salvadorortega8261]

Nah, i have that problem too. Its just a bit of a pain to get the rifle into a position that can be held because of the stock being a bit wide

[@razrafz]

i'll prolly just glue those extra wrist joint. it just looks too loose and the gap is unsightly

[@anijamed]

I want a revive gp01 and gp01fb.....as well as seeds aegis, buster, blitz and duel

[@GunDoom]

same but GP02 and GP03 as well

[@MusicWithMatt13]

The left arm spiked shoulder seems... exceptionally loose... Like the one I built, the armour plugs in with absolutely 0 resistance and is removed with no effort at all. Is that universal? because if so, I hate it.

[@NSBLAZE0652]

What airbrush do you use and what are some that you recommend? My cheap, no brand airbrush broke on me so I need to get a new one.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I use Iwata or Sparmax

[@quizongilad]

Hi Zack! I went back to your review of the origins version from 5 years ago (great review btw)...was the chest-shoulder articulation the same?

[@ZakuAurelius]

No

[@notarxw]

@@ZakuAurelius such elaborate

[@zakhaevshub4735]

Btw which HGUC kit that need to be juiced Up ?

[@LoliMaster69227]

Damn it bandai. I already have enough zakus! Stop doing this to me! MUST. RESIST. URGE.

[@linuxblacksarena]

Where's the "Zaku kicking the Gundam" pose?

[@SatriaPratama5434]

Excuse me, want to ask something. Currently I'm assembly this kit, but I found a problem at the left hand, ball joint at the shoulder can't hold the "spiky shoulder" at all. Did you find this problem also? Or it is just me??

[@ZakuAurelius]

Didn’t notice that with mine

[@SatriaPratama5434]

@@ZakuAurelius in this review, I recall that yours also fall off so easily. Are that hold off properly? Or just barely hold off? I just notice that the ball joint are smaller that the hole.

[@Edwardin1989]

Love the proportions on this. Origin Zaku looks like it has smaller shoulders . I still can't find these in the Philippines shops.

[@mistertililing5933]

Kits usually take 1 month after release before it becomes available in the PH.

[@Edwardin1989]

@@mistertililing5933 yeah. I saw wasabitoys had a ore order. Can't wait for this kit.

[@kefrem]

Hey ZakuAurelius i have a gunpla emergency..i hope you can help. my huge unicorn gundam(modelled after the one in the plaza) had its V-fin snapped off. Is there a way i can get a replacement?

[@Ayeato]

Probably not the right place to ask, try Reddit or a discord server

[@notarxw]

Is it custom? If not, does it have a bluefin sticker? If yes, you can order a replacement

[@2bored2care23]

Can the origin recreatw chars kick? Like you I love the surface design of the origin, but posability wise (especially with the flexible armor skirt) this seems a notch above

[@patch-fm]

It sorta can but it's kinda limited

[@alexdavisson6398]

yus

[@MasterSwo]

This might be a stupid question but... this thing CAN use the Origin Zakus weapons right? Not just the Bazooka, but the Anti-Ship Rifle and Machine gun as well right?

[@ZakuAurelius]

I don’t see why not

[@MasterSwo]

@@ZakuAurelius Excellent.

[@harogenkitnsg2474]

why does no one point out the fact that it's compatible with most of the Origin Zaku accessories, the bazooka ammo can fit onto the shoulder shield. Coincidences don't happen like that. Also the missing pieces on the A runner are most likely the leg missile pods on the inevitable regular Zaku 2

[@ephin3242]

He did point out that you could apply the origin ammo on the shield

[@aaronrios5905]

It might just be me but when I built this one it's arms aren't great at staying where they are supposed to be

[@OptimusShr]

Can you build it three times faster than a regular Zaku?

[@zucktheskeleton9731]

He needs to set the limiter first or not he will be blown by overheat Jk

[@holden_7597]

I’m good with the Origin kit, looks better imo.

[@Retro8itmods]

What base is this? The posing base

[@badwrongfun5541]

I know we could paint it green but I'm realizing the regular green Zaku II will most likely be P Bandai and that I'm frustrated.

[@badwrongfun5541]

@Black Chandelier Mirage That''s what everybody told me about the Daughtress. But that's still P-Bandai.

[@vustvaleo8068]

Kinda strange that this is meant to look accurate to the 1979 anime but they got the colors of the fingers and palms wrong as they are meant to be also red.

[@miragebangbravern2024]

It was never meant to be completely anime accurate but more so use the anime as inspiration. Like if you look closely, they still look relatively modern compared to the A.N.I.M.E RD figures which are more closer to an anime accurate look

[@Javamintyyy]

The arms keep falling out for me for some reason ;( can someone help me out ?

[@youridiot898]

For some reason the wrists on mine are loose. How do I fix this?

[@miragebangbravern2024]

Super glue the ball joints then leave it to dry before putting it back on.

[@mohammadazraazriazhar2170]

This or the Origin one better?

[@jerrybot7321]

Namco Bandai: Mobile Suit Char Zaku Soccer

[@meisterigi007]

Sorry... skipped some parts... was this based on the Amazing Zaku kit?

[@io5362]

I just think that Bandai should put more effort to the weapon parts, it just like the beyond global kit, no rocket launcher, this zaku just use the old mold of the origin part to be weapon, just think that it just need more concern about it. But, Bandai seems more looking foward in their skirting skill, I think they had required some new designers, just need more improvement in the weapons

[@binal-flecki2387]

This guy lookin like yung (adam) savage

[@theboredcasper7984]

0:08

[@lilruss15]

it feels like the shield isn't necessary... I would rather use the old Johnny Ridden's shield that could pop on the adapter... also that one is wider than the GTO one, so it technically should be even more anime than this?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah same

[@MAGMA_CREAM555]

Review rg zgok

[@Geekeric]

Maybe I shouldn't say this, but why do you think Char chooses this pink color for his suits? Is he trying to express himself somehow?

[@HellStingOzunit]

if i got this kit id glue the four arm dont really like the look of it

[@anijamed]

Stil prefer this uc than the origin, i prefer more anime look zaku........now wishing for the black star ver as well as bernie's zaku

[@miragebangbravern2024]

The Origin version is actually more accurate surprisingly to the 0079 anime when you compare the lineart to each other minus the darker colors

[@doctorx0079]

Is this technically a 2.0?

[@ZakuAurelius]

They only do the “2.0” title for MG kits, so more of a “Revive” but just doesn’t have anything like that in the title. Unfortunate cause it could be confusing for people shopping online and end up buying the old one by mistake

[@kairellim5094]

Honestly the re-use of the Origin style shoulder shield is kinda baffling to me. It doesn’t mesh well with the otherwise anime accurate aesthetic this kit is going for, and the function it adds isn’t all that useful. Like, wow now I can attach spare magazines for a weapon that isn’t even included in this kit

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah it’s kinda odd 🤷‍♂️

[@kairellim5094]

ZakuAurelius Oh well, it’ll be good practice with putty

[@noobno.1106]

Hmmm is this robot spirit zaku char anime ver?? Hmmmm bandai,again

[@whatisnot1926]

Boy, am I early to this video

[@deny.nurdin]

They prefer more articulation. I prefer more details. So, I prefer zaku red comet than this one.

[@mikail281]

This is red comet

[@zucktheskeleton9731]

Bruh moment when you realized the red comet is the same but different by its versions

[@zaidanakmal9479]

I hope Bandai makes gunpla wing zero ew hg revive

[@DicePunk]

Hey, gunpla builder from Singapore here.

[@501clonetrooper]

If you are looking for a red zaku to mess around with, skip this kit. They ruined the design with the wrists and hands. The trigger hand is slanted severely limiting the poses. The wrists once plucked off become forever loose, and impossible to fix, which means you have to hold them.. The 2003 one although outdated you can easily pose with the gun. Origin version is infinitely more detailed and doesn't suffer the wrists problem.

[@dovenbullet0147]

Or you could just glue the the wrist ball joint into the forearm, so you don’t have to deal the wrist joint problem. 🤷

[@miragebangbravern2024]

"impossible to fix" Bullshit, I fixed mine with applying super glue and leave it to dry before putting it back on, now it's better than before

[@anijamed]

Still prefer this than the origin ver. I hate the origin line for its over modern detail thats why i never like the rg line, prefer the closer anime look on my hg collection

[@zakucat1894]

Big fan of this style design. Really against greebling and excessive changes to older designs, feels like you lose a lot of the era-specific flavour that i'm here for

[@weiyu7546]

hi

[@lilruss15]

The weapon is just dissapointing