HGUC Gerbera Tetra - Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory UNBOXING and Review!

The Gerbera Tetra has such a wonderful and unique design - and makes for a really fun High-Grade kit that's sure to stand out!
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00:00:00 Intro/Box
00:01:40 Contents
00:03:41 Runners
00:04:39 Review/ Accessories
00:07:47 Articulation
00:10:42 Posing/ Conclusion
00:12:26 Fixing Tip!

[@sooperspeedy]

This suit is actually like #1 on my dream master grade list. Theres something about it thats just so cool, id love a master grade of it.

[@BLAZE084]

I’d be content if we get even a re/100 kit of the Gerbera Tetra. They could easily retool the old Gerbera Gundam kit

[@ralfsstuff]

I was just about to write that my self. An MG would be a dream come true but "even" a RE1/100 or Full Mechanics release would be an absolute must-have.

[@bee-beargaming]

That would be amazing

[@BunnySenpai]

Totally agree. Number one favorite suit!

[@budimulyanto7997]

yes..one of my fav kits. very unique design.

[@shelb01411]

The reason they included the Kampfer in the instruction manual is because, in lore terms, the Gerbera Tetra was completed using designs from the Kampfer, as the two suits were built to fulfill the same roles.

[@shelb01411]

Specifically, the GP04 "Gerbera" designs were abandoned by Anaheim and then completed by Zeon using the Kampfer as a base.

[@ralfsstuff]

Really? That's a nice bit of lore I didn't know about. Always thought the Kämpfer was a one and done kinda concept.

[@devil0103]

and know there is a kampfer high mobility type, like a gerbera tetra + kampfer

[@ralfsstuff]

@@devil0103 Awesome 👌

[@Changchar37]

@@ralfsstuff The mobile game Gundam engage filled up this story line.

[@person906]

Everyone please note the color of this kit is much closer to a Char Salmon then the darker red shown here. Zack (Zach?) has very blue lighting in his studio which is making the kit look a lot redder

[@xXswagy0l0blazeit420]

Thanks

[@SamRK-1000]

Thanks for saying that, I was a little surprised to see it so red in *the thumbnail

[@BLAZE084]

That is absolutely true! Glad you made a point of that.

[@justnickinaround3973]

Hit mine with a matt spray after and it went extra salmon. Just thought I’d mention this for others.

[@BLAZE084]

Despite the hindered articulation I loved building this kit. Also gave it a desert color scheme. I also scratch built a mono eye. I’m really proud of this build.

[@ralfsstuff]

That sounds awesome! Mind if I "borrow" that Idea?😉

[@BLAZE084]

@@ralfsstuff By all means! I always love seeing other people’s interpretation.

[@MrEnKaye]

Thats sounds really cool! Is there anywhere we can see it??

[@SamRK-1000]

That’s the way I feel about the HGUC Marasai. Simple, not the most agile kit, but it’s so simple yet good.

[@BLAZE084]

@@MrEnKaye I’m sorry. I tried sharing a link but it was removed for some reason.

[@GeeMannn]

I really like designs that throw in large thrusters. they really express speed and maneuverability. It also reminds me of my horrible rockets in Kerbal space program lol

[@vustvaleo8068]

there's also two P-Bandai variants of this kit which is the "Roll-Out" version with a different head design and a Build Fighters version done in pink.

[@LuisRosa72]

Zack: "You can see the Dendrobium in the background" Cima Garahau: *laughs nervously* "I'm in danger!"

[@Jan_Iedema]

Gives me some sazabi vibes design wise. This one is definitely going on my “wants to build it” list

[@zero195]

Hoping they make an HG GP04 at some point, and if not at least a reissue of the R/E 100 one.

[@Gaming_Groove]

The original 1/144 kit was my first ever gunpla. I was around 10 years old in the mid-90's and just randomly got it from a comic/sci-fi shop before I even knew what Gundam was. I just liked building sci-fi model kits and thought it looked cool. Nice to see the updated version, thanks for the review =)

[@johndaltrocanto]

That last runner being without a bag is actually like that from the factory for whatever reason, mine, which is a 2022 reprint, and every other unboxing on the internet are the same way.

[@iggel-]

one of my favorite suits and one of my favorite characters. Stuff like the massive booster on this, or the verniers on the Fb bring out the prototype nature of the suits. Just massive, ostentatious, slightly impractical devices which demonstrate a sort of imperfect execution of a design philosophy.

[@bkebradley]

Generally, I would say most kits from any grade after 2009 or so are great with a smattering of exceptions here and there.

[@kivulifenrir]

Given who's video we're on, a dishonorable mention of an exception: the Tristan.

[@ShiroVtbr]

I will say, the HGUC DOM/ Rick DOM kit from 2006 was a rare exception of an old kit holding up really well today. Seam lines are pretty minimal, respectable articulation (especially for a big boy), and a moving mono eye in a time we rarely had them. Just one notable exception and a kit I'd highly recommend.

[@tedhodge4830]

This thing was such a rad mobile suit design, and it's biggest moment was getting epically swatted out of the sky like a fly.

[@DicePunk]

I love this mech design. Poor Cima Garahau, such a tragic character.

[@Sirmoshi1]

This is such a cool design but I feel they didn't do as well as they could of on this kit because it had like 1 and a half mins of screen time ,they did Cima Dirty in 0083 ,gave her a cool new prototype MS and then boom destroyed lol

[@arpkahn670]

I've never noticed the eyes and long nose look of the sturmbooster backpack before but now that you've pointed it out I can't help but see it as a Borzoi

[@fto9398]

Borzoi ☠

[@feedbacker9385]

One of my absolute favorite suits, cool to see your thoughts! Also, goated for the repair tip at the end.

[@infernas]

Talk about perfect timing. I just got mine yesterday. ❤️

[@a.p.studios8713]

It would be sick to make a diorama with the dendrobrium, gerbera tetra, and some gm type cs and gm customs and zaku f2s and gelgoog marines to make a 0083 fight scene with maybe a small neue ziel in the background

[@TheSickening1]

The kit looks unique and cool, but the cooler part was the shoulder fix! Will add to the arsenal of fixing skills.

[@swederino_3093]

oh no it's the kämpfer frog face all over again, now I'm never gonna be able to unsee it

[@scottbrennan8044]

this has been in my back log for a while too! If you cant tell... im trying to build all of 0083 lol

[@xnflg3074]

It's not really a fun build despite looking good. The GP01Fb has aged awfully as well. Luckily, the GP02 makes up for it, that is a great HG.

[@kivulifenrir]

@@xnflg3074 This only reminds me of how badly we need 2.0s of the MG kits. Sadly, we'll never see such because Bandai never really gives us what we want.

[@megajeremy90001]

7:26 Let me do it for you, Let me do it for you, We only do it for you, kernie

[@EirikaAzares]

I feel like that Gerbera its gonna meet a SHARP END.

[@Scotty-Z70]

i was JUST talking about this kit today! I was looking (and filming) my 2002 Catalogue (watch for the videos on my channel) and i loved this kit.

[@ArtofTZU]

They should make MG version of this fella. Thank you for the video!

[@MikeHernandez707]

Keep up the good work brother!

[@Lnly77777]

This would be a great addition in the RG line 🤔

[@Dekuwarrior]

I just finished this kit earliere this week. Only wished it had the same shade of red as in the video.

[@bee-beargaming]

The shoulders & chest is my favorite parts of the design since their simple but unique.

[@IronNinja42]

I can't unsee the mouth on the backpack now, THANKS lol

[@aesotope1592]

I call that Geisha Red. I went for the Robot Spirits figure version of this Suit. It's an awesome design.

[@KenwayTheBonker]

the other backpack looks like the "let me do it for you" dog

[@michaelt.lancaster9776]

Back in the 90s, I've built the No Grade. I might want to have a shot at this one. Wish it was a MG or a RE100.

[@brushfire248100]

I'm working on a mix of this one and an IBO kit

[@Retrunae]

One of my all time favorite suits, I wish it got more love.

[@Astronopolis]

0083 had such top tier designs. While I’m not a big fan of the interpersonal narrative between Kou, Gato, and Nina, the rest of the OVA is so good. I dismissed it as an “impostor series” but I’ve come to think this is my favorite prequel/fill-in story. The way that it explains a lot of the in between time after MSG and MSZG without interfering too much in either on account of the events and MS being classified was a great way to incorporate the story into canon.

[@Jvsmoothlikegravy]

I get pre nightingale vibes and inspiration for the darbalde

[@MrMechasexual]

Those ads in the box made me nostalgic. I miss Gundam Breaker sooooo much. I want a GB4 so bad. I spent hundreds of hours with 3 and would gladly do it again.

[@jemster38]

Love the Gerbera Tetra, it's still one of my favorite designs. I love it so much I bought and built this even though I hate how small the 1/144 scale is. Still waiting for a 1/100 version, don't care if it's MG, RE/100, or Full Mechanics. Wish Bandai would give the monoeyes more love instead of the eleventy-billion gundams they keep releasing...

[@MarxMayhem]

Kit: **breaks** Zaku: Tutorial Time!

[@Brotherhood_Knight-Miku01]

Borzoi "let me do it for you" backpack

[@blinkz8200]

The fix at the end is the content i want

[@JGrove303]

On this episode, Zach does open percutaneous fracture reduction

[@johnmartel1177]

I broke the other shoulder on mine! I used magnets and it worked like a charm. 😂

[@dolyharianto]

I hope they do 2.0's on all 0083 MG kits and release this in RE 1/100 line.

[@viivsyn4893]

pretty sure that loose runner is normal in that kit, pretty sure mine came loose as well

[@scarletrain6757]

It’s raining Gunpla

[@jm_lamp6998]

I am legit building this rn. Have been am on day 4

[@MikeHernandez707]

I got that in my showcase!

[@killcrow18]

The one runneractually just isnt bagged, built mine around christmas which i got from a friend and he also had that runner out of a bag lol

[@eddy3777]

I love this kit except huge simline in the middle of shoulder armor

[@JJTheSpartan_117]

I had no idea this existed

[@AustinPamer]

I recently built this kit, and weirdly, it also had that same runner loose in the box. Mine still had the plastic bands on it though. So maybe it's just how they shipped them?

[@bkebradley]

I just got this kit too, and that runner was loose in my box as well, I think that's just how it is

[@ShiroVtbr]

Same here. I'm in the process of building the kit and that was the only non-bagged runner.

[@1996starter]

Zakuaurelius sir pls tell us about seamline removal and any alternative to plastic cement

[@DeLEWD]

If I had the dendrobium I'd drill a hole through the chest of the tetra and pose it on the big beam cannon

[@squirlking2]

I find the only fault is the shoulders shape collides with the stock of the gun and limits postings that's it.

[@chrisbellon3739]

I have this one

[@xXswagy0l0blazeit420]

I hope the rollout ver drops again 😔

[@MisterSouji]

They put the Kampfer there in the manual because the Kampfer is the best Zeon MS ever. Fight me.

[@rayhanmajid7008]

The backpack looks like a borzoi

[@TheLVJ]

It just wants to help O≥O

[@gunplamaniac8500]

Man, I really wish Bandai would make a MG 1/100 of this kit.

[@skvltdmedia]

Old kits honestly hurt these days for all that ancient articulation.

[@robeyhairston3298]

Then you've clearly never built the old HG guncannon or the the HGUC GM Striker. Both excellent articulation and double jointedness. Do your research before you speak.

[@alexlap8448]

Mine is definitely not red like yours. Mine is much more salmon/pink. Noticeably different color, how odd!

[@SwiftWind]

Something else when it comes to brass rod pin repair like this - I had to make a repair like this once on someone else's kit where a round pin broke clean off, I was able to drill through and insert the rod and glue it all together but the rod would not bind and the pin kept breaking free. After the second failed repair I got some sandpaper and sanded the rod to roughen up the surface and once I got that back in and glued together the peg repair finally held! So anytime you ever need to pin a piece like this I would recommend always sanding the rod first.

[@shelbytucker6325]

If there's any paint scheme that would fit this kit it'll be MA.K

[@dtejada1988]

😎👍🏼

[@redheads604]

What do you think of Gerbera Tetra as the protagonist of this video? 🤖

[@ZakuAurelius]

Positive!

[@jonhy8351]

I drew this with big booba for the kit itself lmao

[@hshshshsbbsvsbjsjsksjjsjsj6370]

Ave combat 7 is best game

[@piyoweb]

Cool design, I just wish it could do more in the anime. It almost got instantly destroyed if I remembered right. Also shocking that this was originally the GP04, the Gundam version looks fantastic.

[@danyloboiko9011]

Bro did the Gerbera but not the marchosias custom😭

[@ZakuAurelius]

It’s coming eventually! 😅

[@14bis42]

12:26 and thats why people need to stop treating this models like toys . Its a model kit , it should be solid and not movable . :P

[@arieltejada5906]

I truly dislike the massive thruster bell on the shoulder I might break mine off on purpose

[@14bis42]

@@arieltejada5906 thats you adding your style on a model kit . I totally support that , :)

[@TheLVJ]

Elle I agree with your sentiment, the HGUC Gerbera Tetra is incredibly fragile. Source: I've built it twice.

[@TheDaduchi]

Mc model had one years ago that looks really good. Much better than this one.this days i think will be imposible to.find.

[@DioSatyaloka]

This is my favorite kit that I have! I did a repaint of it and it looked insane after the repaint kzbin.infotm0VjlMCY4c?feature=share It is also my first and only repaint so far. The design is amazing, especially the Sturm booster is insane