HGUC GP03 Dendrobium - Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory Review!

[@valentetellezperez6538]

Imagine running and wooshing that thing all over the place like a lego set and pretend that it's flying and firing all of those guns. It's kind of an inner desire to me

[@JD-zp4vn]

All I could imagine is the Patrick “dive bomb doo dooh doh, then comes a giant fist” and I would do it too really

[@a.p.studios8713]

As a fellow gundam and lego fan, i second this statement

[@somechinesedude5466]

What's stopping you now?

[@666styxxx666]

😳 imagine having vertically no room to whoosh the blooming thing ( 3-4 steps at most and your in the walls 97cm long remember 😁)😰😰😫😇i swear it was enough just moving the dendrobium into a different room 🤫alongside my meteor unit,E-type GM arms, narrative A-pack, Penelope and xi nightingale, wanna whoosh,pew pew better get the SD or 1/550 scale 😙 much lighter smaller and more satisfying 😶so I'm reliably informed

[@ihatenjoi]

Don’t let your dreams be dreams.

[@OtherMomo]

i really hope bandai makes a revive GP03, its such a cool design held back by incredibly dated articulation limitations. even if the arms are completely un-updated it would be worth it to me

[@666styxxx666]

I'd buy one even if it was a 1.5 revive heck even a entry grade would have better articulation

[@SamRK-1000]

We know they never gonna do it tho.

[@champiggyfrm_pig5271]

I want a remake of the Gp-02

[@labswee7635]

A revive Stamen would be a dream, but the old HG really isnt all that bad. When you put into perspective its from 2002 its honestly better than some of the hgs that followed it in later years. The folding arms puts it way above hgs from its time and the back skirt moving is still something Bandai leaves out of modern kits.

[@thekingofpeinguins4230]

Its happening!

[@toshcray4693]

Bandai needs to make a HGUC Neue Ziel to pair it with

[@gundamenjoyer217]

What if, because the HG is so old, and I know it just won’t happen because it would be too big, but… What if they made an MGEX Dendrobium, with the extreme point being the most detailed, intricate Gundam model ever? Also it would probably be be biggest.

[@therealone1288]

What if? I'd buy it that's what if

[@etankhardcore]

There is the third party 1/72 scale Dendrobium by Rodams that is positively insane and pretty much what you're talking about. It's a complete redesign that goes WAY over the top in every way, tons of LEDs, etched parts, the works. It's also like 5' long and 2' tall lmao. Took me 6 months at 4-6 hours a day to build it. It makes this one look cute lol.

[@gundamenjoyer217]

@@etankhardcore I found it, and I’m most definitely on the verge of ruining my wallet, but I must wonder… Where’s the stamen?

[@dsleong8328]

@@etankhardcore that kit wouldn't really counted as a fully complete dendrobium because the weapon container just like extra equipment hanging on the gundam, opposed to like hg where the gundam sit in it

[@grae7567]

@@gundamenjoyer217 The gp03 was also made into a kit by rodams. it goes by the name RAS-30 iirc

[@NeoSlashott]

Almost as big as a game console, I can imagine modding it into one console while the I Field generator acts as a projector without using a TV. A long Barrel acts as a Wireless antennae. And can plug in a base stand like MGEX Unicorn-ish when powered up heheh 🥰🥰

[@Unit_With_Legs]

Ps5 is 15.4 inches tall, 10.24 inches deep and 4.09 inches wide dimensions so the model is actually bigger than a game console. Half the weight though.

[@maverick6c631]

It won't fit, except Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch and PS2 slim.

[@ashtaron23]

One of my dream kits. I remember seeing a bootleg of this way back and was surprised by how large it was

[@sorubro2193]

Being a newbie I think getting this is like last stage gunpla addiction lol

[@The_Str4nger]

Wait until you see Perfect Grade kit. they're not as big, but the details are crazy

[@QuantaSolace]

Dropping $600 on a Neo Zeong Unit 2 was the moment I realized I had an addiction. I still have it displayed to remind me not to do that again. 😅

[@labswee7635]

I hope its the last stage lol, my wallet is begging for mercy and Ive been looking at the dendrobium for several years now and now its the only one i wanna build.

[@itsdantaylor]

I would think so, considering this is just HG and it costs as much as a typical Perfect Grade. Another I would put in this category is HG Neo Zeong Narrative.

[@FausFaustius]

try Gojulas the Ogre from Kotobukiya

[@knightpaladin9841]

0083 is my fave universal century series. Hopefully the Stardust Rebellion manga leads to Bandai either updating or making new kits for it

[@arpkahn670]

Really surprised they didn't include any kind of alternate neck/head part(s) to let the HG look forward while in the Dendrobium. Considering the cost of the kit and the overlap in colors between the GP03S and the rest of the Dendrobium it seems like it would've been easy to throw it on another runner in this kit.

[@BLAZE084]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@666styxxx666]

It may surprise you to consider that the kit actually came out in 2002 hence the limited articulation of the stamen ( along with major seamlines pose ability etc) if redesigned now articulation would be greatly improved including the neck joint and waist joint, I actually used an exia on my orchis 🤫 I'll eventually get around to making the gundam look better 🤔 maybe

[@duelgundam]

@@666styxxx666 HGUC GP03 Revive when, Bandai?

[@workingZen]

I love to see how this kit looks when painted up.

[@VicVoss]

This would be so satisfying to paint! Wish i had the space for it

[@ZakuAurelius]

It’s gonna be an adventure! 😰

[@universalgeneve8049]

this needs an RG remake - keep the 1/144 scale, but make it more poseable, and add extra stands and effects for the missles, etc. and it would be cool to be able to pose it so that the stamen is grabbing the bazookas like in the fight scene. would pay an ungodly amount for this :D

[@dragons_hook]

15:44 can you guess where the beam sabers go? That's right, they go in the square hole!

[@smallflame85]

Forgive the nerd here: the suit and platform together both make up the Dendrobium unit. The weapons platform is known as the “Orchis” and the suit is known as the “Stamen”. That’s all falling in line with the units of the Gundam Development project being named after flowers.

[@dougblack9638]

As a botanist, what are the others?

[@NjalStormcaller]

@@dougblack9638 Blossom (GP00), Zephyranthes (GP01) , Physalis (GP02A) , and Gebera (GP04, unfinished unit) are the four other units.

[@smallflame85]

@@dougblack9638 the GP01 is named the Zephranthes, the GP02 the Physalis, and the GP04 was to be the Gerbera

[@lordwisehammer]

@@NjalStormcaller It feels like the guy who retroactively created GP00 wasn't as knowledgeable about plants.

[@NjalStormcaller]

@@lordwisehammer I suspect you're correct. Lol

[@raphaelinghels41]

I recently built my own and repainted it entirely with detailing, preshading and all. I also added led and a motor in the turbine. Also did a kitbash for the the HG that I mixed with an RG gp01. Now a friend of mine asked me to built his too but I'm not sure my girl will accept two dendrobium in the apartment 😂

[@ZakuAurelius]

That’s crazy man! Must have been a lot of work!

[@WingZero761]

Imagine if they updated this but in RG.

[@paulheap1982]

Or an MG. 🤣

[@poofsplix2003]

PG

[@abdulazim6780]

i thought the fail spring gimmick on mine was based on builder build quality, base on the video it look look like yours also suffer the same issue, i build mine years before your review

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

Also kit looks great. Probably the centerpiece for any Gundam collection.

[@gundamenjoyer217]

* HG Neo Zeong has entered the chat*

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

@@gundamenjoyer217 I mean that too. They both equally imposing.

[@riskyprapanca6919]

Neo Zeong already got the Narrative variany, it wont take the centerpiece anymore, , they should be placed on each sides of collection 😆

[@RedWingnut00]

Have it flanked by a few HG GM Customs and GM Cannon IIs.

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

@@riskyprapanca6919 GP03D gets the Hero treatment which is the highest level

[@knightsljx]

Sorry not sorry to be pedantic, but the entire system is called the Dendrobium, the mobile armor part is the Orchis and the mobile suit is the Stamen. It's named after parts of an orchid

[@rockerslosangeles4184]

Those compartments would be great for stowing weed and CBD gummies too. Nice work Zaku.

[@ZakuAurelius]

lol yeah that could work!

[@lancekidder9011]

OMG I NEED THIS KIT!!!!

[@landwand]

I never considered this as a kit. But if I build capital ships from other sci-fi universes... so this could be a great platform for lighting and super detailing. I'm so very glad that you took the time (and $) to make these videos happen. Always appreciate the points are relevant us painters.

[@QuantaSolace]

These older kits really make you appreciate newer kits. I’m surprised to see they built in the sub-arm for the GP03. I would have figured it was a separate part considering the age.

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

“I truly feel like SunRise designed the GP03 basically as a middle finger to all the Gunpla manufacturers out there.” -BennettTheSage

[@sharommohamad2249]

The magical Unicorn of hguc

[@axelx9]

Now we need a Neue Ziel of the same size

[@mokujin6507]

Sice kid i always imagine the booster part can split(like legs) and go down so like "hover mode"

[@VainComputer]

It's finally here let's goooo

[@vustvaleo8068]

not sure it would be hilarious if they made a HGUC Revive for this kit like giving a better GP03 Stamen and adding more functional weapon containers on the Orchis unit, probably a better base connection too.

[@neilsutcliffe5825]

Wow! That's a lot of hydrocarbons!

[@Genjitsu17]

Such a beautiful design.

[@-_Jupiter]

Wow a gundam kit that is as big as the absolute dent in my wallet

[@redwardranger7034]

Imagine a Real Grade of this kit.

[@KeeganSablan]

Need to find an Iron Man that’ll fit in there. Iykyk

[@renzocater3089]

Imagine making a drone out of this one. Then put some. 22lr gun in that long barrel.

[@thebekmanz]

The mobile armor unit is called the Orchis while the actual Mobile suit itself is called the Stamen

[@golasticus]

Curious to see how it would look like if you put a modern HG or RG mobile suit in there, at least one that can properly look up. Definitely a dream kit for me but the cost and size just make it so impractical imo.

[@Shatugi]

Omg I just noticed the SD Hazel in the background on your desk. I watched the progress on the designers twitter and I didn’t realize it was a commission lmao.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Not a commission, but in fact a gift!! Hard to believe right? Ryan was VERY generous to make that for me 😊

[@Shatugi]

@@ZakuAurelius wow that’s very awesome of him

[@jfblast]

That sheer size of thea HG kit screams... *"GAAAATTTTOOOOOOO"*

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

Best MA design in the franchise IMO.

[@dogeren0096]

I agree but I love neue ziel and neo zeong more.

[@memmemov9803]

This thing huge, like China dumplings. Imagine, if that will be a master grade. 10 kg as minimum.

[@SOBERABSORBER]

this kit need to be review outside in the open lol

[@jframe9715]

You can put the AGP GP03 Steman girl into this model kit.

[@ZeratoxOmega]

As someone who's built the HG and MG Stamen one thing that's always bugged me is the lack of the beam jite that's supposed to attach to the beam rifle. Also, canonically the Stamen didn't use a core block system like it's predecessor, Zephyranthes, which is why a core fighter isn't included, or at least that's my reasoning.

[@LordofCicadas]

Yeah, I assume the standalone kit only included it because it was supposed to be an option for it, but they ended up going with the panoramic cockpit when they actually used the MS in the series

[@crosshero9436]

@@LordofCicadasIn the manga (which btw, is really worth a read) the GP03 still uses a core block. But then again, the manga is pure fan service mecha porn from the beginning to the end. All the MS that are in it are just gorgeous, in their designe and portrayal.

[@a.p.studios8713]

I wonder how big this is compared to narrative a packs and neo zeong…

[@truthordaryll5765]

I would want a RG of this. Screw it make it an MG kit.

[@666styxxx666]

Display room is the issue but worth it at least it can serve as a base for either size nightingale on top of your display unit 🤔 might have to get the deep striker sometime to see if that fits on top

[@therealone1288]

Damn that's sick

[@kida9598]

I have one of these for sell still boxed.

[@AC_WILDCARD]

Man my Dendrobium is still in the box in the backlog stack...

[@Viper-jr4sp]

build it man don't let it sit there gathering dust

[@AC_WILDCARD]

@@Viper-jr4sp *The backlog stares back from its mountain fortress* sadly busy right now building some 1/700th boats, IJN Kagerou and Myokou and Asashimo.

[@Unit_With_Legs]

Looking to sell?

[@AC_WILDCARD]

@@Unit_With_Legs not really sorry, one day I will build it and paint it like the beautiful flower it is named for

[@chunghinsun5899]

I'm trying to find this still. Gonna be in Japan and Hong Kong in a few months. Hope to find it there

[@xuanangliu4674]

Just wonder if you can put the robot spirit anime version of gp03 in the dendrobium？ sizes are similar

[@ZakuAurelius]

I would assume so, yeah!

[@engelnul6227]

Thanks for the review. Have one and love it. But space for it is def an issue. I also got the delpis for it. Theyre equally huge.

[@r1l426]

Missed opportunity to put a Zaku into the Orchis...

[@DBoy8D8]

Damn 😳

[@YiminyCricket]

still waiting for the Perfect Grade Unleashed or Mega Size version of this

[@zakhaevshub4735]

I wish bandai make more Mobile Armor HGUC more...we only have Dendrobium Orchiss, Psyco Gundam and Neo Zeongs

[@partialagonist4630]

When are you guys gonna have it for sale? It's been out of production for sometime now. This kit, the MG FAZZ Ver. Ka and the NEO ZEONG are on my wish list.

[@INFNTRX_AERO]

We need a revive of this or an rg version

[@arpkahn670]

Wonder if the kit would be sturdy enough to easily hang from a ceiling.

[@noramir6151]

that would be amazing for dioramas

[@LordofCicadas]

I checked some images from the anime, and it does look like that longitudinal panel line on the head is canon

[@ozzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

new vid woo also shouldi get the rg ew tallgeese

[@Viper-jr4sp]

why don't they make this kit anymore

[@xavierktolentino8373]

will the Robot Sprits RX-78 GP03 Dendrobium fit inside? I know they're about the same scale, just curious...

[@chasinthroughthedecade]

One thing I remember this for is being the Science Vessel in the Gundam mod for the first Starcraft game.

[@scottbrennan8044]

Thanks for this, I've been back and forth about buying it, but after watching this... its just too big haha.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Glad I could help!

[@alexlap8448]

Did you enjoy the build?

[@GeorgeK340]

Imagine if this is in 1/100 mg or fm. Its weight may going up to 10kg, not to mention its price and ***king size. Now I see why Bandai didn't make 1/100 version.

[@epsilon13th39]

I can't afford to buy this kit. So i buy SD one 😁

[@thomaspickles9058]

where the heck can i get one of these???

[@alexraikkonen8634]

what do you think of the 1/400 set?

[@Geekeric]

I hate to ask but, how many HG kits could I buy instead of buying this 1 kit?

[@ZakuAurelius]

That’s the question

[@sebastianrubio928]

The only thing I find disappointing is how little movement this kit has, also find it disappinting how some of the container pars are just dummies. I own a meteor unit, it very roughly reminds me of it. Like a lot/like most HGs, it needs a lot of painting, but that's ok, that's just part of being HG.

[@lordofworldz]

I'm not sure I like the phrase "let's dock these guys together" Why does my mind do this to me?

[@rokushou]

Many people seem to want this kit because it's big despite being HG and having little articulation. Must be a completely different subset from the ones that dislike Mega scale (and to a lesser extent non-grade 1/60) due to it being too big, undetailed, and having bad articulation.

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

It's cause those things are big bulky imposing things even at small scale which make it compromising that it is somewhat not articulate enough cause of the sheer size and bulk which is fine for if they couldn't cause of the design itself. Vs if they make say like the Strike Gundam as that thing is much smaller and not supposed to be so they get rightfully flak.

[@borgar1765]

i don't even like the design much but I gotta appreciate the size of it

[@lux0213]

This is 1/550 size?

[@ZakuAurelius]

No this is the 1/144 scale version

[@kwsj9684]

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[@ZakuAurelius]

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[@Danman23]

Your In America now please use inches

[@The_Str4nger]

The world says no

[@adobongugh5279]

That thing confuse me it doesn't abide the AMBAC rule

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

?

[@weberman173]

@@gerogyzurkov2259 AMBAC(Active Mass Balance Auto-Control) is the reasson why in universe Mobile suits are superior to fighters etc in space. By utilizing its limps for maneuvering it is more fuel efficent then other weapon systems. So by "not abiding the AMBAC rule" he means it dosnt have limbs it can use to maneuver and save fuel. its mostly meant as a joke i imagine

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

@@weberman173 it's probably the fact the thing has movable frame which helps a lot. Our current size aircraft will needed to grow alot bigger and heavier to install it which would of looked bad vs just install it on a MS.

[@KA55123]