MG Gundam Barbatos Metal Frame Parts Set Review!

Here's the set of metal parts to replace parts of the frame for the Master-Grade Gundam Barbatos from Dot Workshop!
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[@itsmesaiph]

the foot part where they replaced it with a ball joint will be the major reason why people would buy these metal parts. that C joint is notorious for breaking fast.

[@Jaynesslessly]

mine actually broke recently when i was posing. first time i ever break a joint on a gunpla, and i have like 5 ver ka kits that are 100% pristine outside of a loose ass full armor unicorn

[@drakenguyen8649]

Mine broke pretty fast so now the feet are just glued in one position forever

[@OverseerXIII]

Agreed. Broke mine after an earthquake hit and the kit fell feet first

[@razrafz]

havent broke mine, but im afraid that i might break the wrist first when trying to make use of the big ass mace

[@jeff3221]

@@razrafz the wrists give me anxiety everytime I move them. Idk how they haven't broken just from the size of the pegs

[@kaoru288]

this is extremely useful to have a spare when MG Lupus Rex comes around someday

[@TaimatCR]

I am personally interested in the lupus, not the lupus rex, but yeah I feel ya

[@depshallburn]

Use it for the Aether Studios Barbatos resin kit dawg.

[@kaoru288]

@@depshallburn resin kits is hard to come by from where im at,unfortunately. i actually wanna give it a shot,though

[@traidahhsien7378]

@Richard Hart same! i'm a simp for the lupus and rex! bring on the lupus mg for 2021 please!!!

[@xxdanthedinoxx1058]

I was thinking flauros Vidar astaroth gusion rebake

[@rokushou]

POM is one of the stronger plastics available and is usually used for the more fragile parts in Kotobukia kits like Megami Device shoulder and wrist joints. Bandai doesn't seem to use it much though.

[@pyknicporpoise8121]

2 years later but oooohhhhhh that’s what the Pom runner is in pg unicorn

[@Pikminer-5087]

*sees the feet part replacements* Oh thank God it's not using the clips anymore.

[@avalanchepgh6426]

Yeah my one foot I nearly snapped it off, when I saw the change in the foot it was an instant preorder.

[@depshallburn]

That's one problem of the MG Barbatos I feel not many people even talk about lmao.

[@Pikminer-5087]

I bought this kit twice and both tines the foot clips stressed, causing the toes to become floppy.

[@TheVanillaQueen]

It's only really an issue if you're not gentle with it to be honest. The way the c-clips are designed they're not supposed to go up very far. You could probably make a modification to cut the little bit of plastic off to avoid that. Ball joints are typically far less stable and don't stay in one position as easy so that's one of the thing I myself wouldn't switch out. I've put together two Barbatos kits now and I repose both fairly frequently. No stress marks, no breaks.

[@hmmdoh7835]

I just bought the model kit n I heard the feet is the biggest flaw of the kit so this metal parts content fix of the weakness?

[@BrianJr]

The plastics are made from POM (Polyoxymethylene) which is alot stronger than the current PS styrene used in mg barbatos

[@9S0dX]

I guess it's harder to break but also harder to work with (like cutting and sanding)?

[@yicaiweng]

@@9S0dX you dont need to sand those parts to be honest, they all hidden inside the armor

[@vincentalpiepedrozo2337]

PS plastic as an inner frame sucks pegs are way easy to break.

[@jeff3221]

@@vincentalpiepedrozo2337 for real I don't understand why abs isn't the standard for MG inner frames. Like damn my GM sniper 2 has had its knee joint dislocated a few times because the piece that keeps everything aligned is super thin. The GM 2.0 frame was designed for ABS, a part that thin doesn't have the tolerance to stay clipped in place. And don't even get me started on the stress marks on barbatos's legs

[@vincentalpiepedrozo2337]

@@jeff3221 My Freedom 2.0 MG broke 2 pegs. One in waist to thigh connector joint and one in Ab joint inside the body.

[@vustvaleo8068]

basically making a MG kit having the feel of a Metal Build figure.

[@Kaluvin]

In way yes, it bumps up the weight from 100g to 190g. Metal Builds are usually 300g without the backpack.

[@bkebradley]

I've had my Barbatos holding up the mace in the same pose since it came out and it still hasn't sagged at all, the frame for this is amazing as it is out of the box

[@Ataximander]

Definitely need this so my Barbie can finally carry that chainmace from the P Bandai options kit

[@Spiffymooge]

Perfect, I been trying to find a replacement B20 since I weakened my current one for the right shoulder. This is great, thanks.

[@joMan1060]

I bought the metalparts, the thighs frame is separated by it self because you forgot to install the schrew in. It come with the screw for the thigh parts

[@jeff3221]

The only weakness in the frame is the hip joint. One of mine cracked and I think it's fine after some cement but they're pretty thin for something that has to support the entire leg. Why, for all of Bandai's expertise, can they not make good hip joints on master grades? Like the seed frame and now the ibo gundam frame are prime examples. The funny thing is, Barbatos doesn't even get much extra movement from its sliding hips. I'd rather have fixed hips if it's not gonna be solid

[@arilockhart6762]

Thank god *someone* fixed the foot joints

[@avalanchepgh6426]

AMEN

[@dunka12]

I need to get this. I was so disappointed by the C connector on the ankle, i'm happy to see someone thought about re-designing it. I moved the kit after a a while since building it, and that ankle got a stress mark from bending the foot. Now it's all loose and wobbly, and it's hard to re tighten that C shaped connection. As good as the inner frame on this kit is, there's some very weak design flaws that can leave parts loose. Bandai got so close to getting it perfect.

[@darklight0528]

I am too, I just got the kit recently, and actually the C-clip that connects to the ankle was loose, and I tried tightening it up with super glue (context: I have never needed to use super glue until now) and while attempting to fix it, that small foot joint (specially part c3) snapped so rn I'm kinda sad so I hope this will overall help? Who knows

[@gategaming959]

when I see the MG Barbatos inner frame it always reminds me of Terminator T-800 endoskeleton...!

[@huxleyable]

The one part I was interested in replacing is the hip joints that can shift up and down. One of the rings in mine broke, and is currently repaired with cement, but if it had been a part in this set, I woul've bought it without a second thought.

[@akuma3158]

So it actually is a common problem, even mine broke in the same way.

[@GunplaTAPTI]

I agree, that is why this metal frame is useless in my opinion.

[@loganstynes8738]

Would love to see this mg Barbatos getting a bunch of supplements! Like the metal parts, the pbandai expansion set, and the third party LEDs! Plus with the metal parts, maybe it can finally hold up the wrench mace from the expansion set

[@Baleandor]

Metal frame parts and the new conversion kit would look KILLER!

[@fransiscusdjaja7775]

hmmm... question. so is the metal parts is still good? = preserve the join better than obs plastic?

[@terrorofdeath3280]

I put in my order for the metal parts, and a MG Barbatos at the end of March. I'm so hyped for when USAGS gets their shipment in. I've been trying to be so patient! Lol I got the A.T.K. Girls Arachne to hold me over till then. Lol

[@ntrogaming9933]

Already saw a video on the LED. Can't wait for the review. Hope you can show how it affects articulation in terms of limiting some joint and whether these add on parts peek through the armors that they become unsightly. TIA

[@fulyhyped13]

This would probably help with the stability issues the P-Bandai expansion set has since the 6th form special mace was a pretty hefty weapon

[@gruzergrub5000]

Would be neat if they did this for other kits, if anything just for aesthetics

[@ghengisdingus8644]

Other third party companies have done it. I believe they are for MG SEED kits that had similar frames.

[@xxdanthedinoxx1058]

@@ghengisdingus8644 they have I got them for my dual infinite justus an buster

[@rob0079]

This is gonna make want to buy & build another MG Barbie 🥰

[@Jmaster-99]

I am glad they replace the central part of the torso, as they will not last as time goes on and I would prefer bandai uses some metal or thicker stronger plastic

[@PaszerDye]

Changing the C-clip of the foot is redundant, because the foot itself already rotates together with the heel, and turning it into a ball joint means the front foot can be unaligned from the heel. They only needed to make it a metal C-clip, since the original plastic part is prone to damage such as warping.

[@zenblack11]

Some of the other parts are plastic (but they're supposed to be harder). I have a similar metal frame for my MG Justice

[@ethanspaziani5269]

id like to have that! what place you got it from!

[@zenblack11]

@@ethanspaziani5269 I got it online. They used to have a lot of them. Nowadays they're kind of rare. Try giving it a look. The brand is 3R. They sell metal frames for most MG Seed kits like Freedom 2.0, Providence, Justice, Strike, Buster, etc.

[@ethanspaziani5269]

@@zenblack11 thanks bud today is my birthday and I'm treating myself 2 something I'm 23 today appreciate it man

[@zenblack11]

@@ethanspaziani5269 happy birthday. Hope you have a great one

[@ethanspaziani5269]

@@zenblack11 you to man!

[@ramondoss9742]

cant wait for the led set, looks awesome

[@user-mn2dj1qb1i]

I​ WANT​ This​ Right​ NOW.

[@rob3879]

Chogokin Barbatos? Hell yeah!

[@knightx605]

Hey! I dont know if they are in from USA Gundam store for you to look over yet but when they come in will you look over the Igel Expansion add on and the Snow White weapons addon for Wing Zero MG?

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

Nice! I got a clear color that’s would love these

[@dr.jimeagleii4108]

Man..... missed out on this release yesterday. Really kicking myself.

[@fattypat3ck]

Still waiting for the LED upload. 😁😁

[@joshuahensley9395]

I would be more afraid of the extra weight/stress on what plastic is there But I guess that's something only time would tell

[@DarkROSkull013]

Thanks for reviewing this. Would you do a review of the metal frames for the Seed MGs?

[@franco3584]

Zack, Some of the cast metal parts seemed not as crisp in detail as the original and it looked like there was a little porosity in the castings . Or was that just in the lighting in the Video?

[@Zach_Walker]

He did say they were prototypes and the final product would look different. So if that is in fact the parts and not the lighting it will likely be fixed in the retail version.

[@edwardtio4918]

Does it include the peg that connects the waist to the leg ? I bought the metal frame to replace my broken one, it worries me now that i know that it does not include everything.

[@Jesterclown17]

Just got mine... and I got two copies of the A2 31 part. Without the mirrored 30 part, I can't finish the leg. I was just going to cut my losses and use the plastic one, but nope. It doesn't fit because it has a different internal build compared to the metal version. Awesome product. Just a tad pissed I have to contact them and hope they can fix this.

[@bluspeed7]

Been considering ordering this

[@andyhooper2840]

Would be absolutely nuts with the led unit

[@thunder2434]

I need this. Take my money!

[@christopherscott934]

I know this is an old video but I just got the MG 1/100 Barbatos Gundam plus this metal kit in the video. I'm guessing these metal parts can be painted as well?

[@VirussRuss]

Yup that part with the clip is for the feet is weak as it csn be they needed to do a better part for that

[@heromedley]

had mine replace the peg for connecting the legs cause its brittle as hell. also i hear the shoulder parts and connection for the feet are also very weak.

[@rolandcabral5295]

Definitely need it

Did they provide the metal c6 part? Because on their promo picture they dont show the C6 part, and that part are easily broken and its common that almost every kit of my friend are broke even just standing pose.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Which part is C6?

@@ZakuAurelius imgur.com/a/xwLma8O Those part inside his waist, this is a resin casting part to replace a broken one

@@ZakuAurelius other manufacturer are making C6 only part to replace, and i wonder if this manufacturer also making it imgur.com/a/bnuOwS3

[@mcrxviii7456]

I have the same problem with that part I hope they include it

[@tomiee862]

Hm..don't think it comes with any metal joints for this set

[@Furno52470]

One thing im nervous about is the shoulder joint. Has anyone noticed its basically connected by a single tiny peg?

[@Firehead33]

The shoulder and the foot part are one of the main reasons I'll get this. For some reason my shoulder will never stay on when I try to pose the kit. Shit always falls off on one side.

[@argoth231]

Pixking up a set for my clear barbatos

[@joepara3957]

Ditto

[@newbielegend2842]

Thats where stresses are bound

[@nightmare69metalmatt52]

Elbow joint does this set come with the elbow joint I broke both of mine after assembly I was checking the movement and both arms broke on me

[@christiandior234]

I hope bandai will make PG Barbatos in the future.

[@breadlord2855]

does it come with the two hip joints? one of them broke on my copy, so now it's super loose

[@BLAZE084]

Do the feet parts feel hefty enough to maintain the balance when putting the kit in poses that might require an action base?

[@AnyTutorials]

8:27 there's a screw in there, I think you forgot to put it.

[@godgundam7149]

How did you put the metal heel part? Im having a hard time putting it together.

[@yak8786]

They probably used plastic on those joint parts because metal joints are tight, until they're not

[@titan133760]

Question: does this product have the metal hip joints?

[@alvinumali554]

Nice review! I'm waiting for the review of the LED set coming out on april. Still undecided if I should preorder it.

[@TorchicNidoran1994]

But can it hold the wrench mace for the 6th Form?

[@TheDcf321]

The only reason I bought another barbatos is to use these metal parts and paint the frame

[@beilstein]

If you are watching this Bandiai, please make a Metal Build Barbatos. Thank you in advance.

[@TheVanillaQueen]

This seems kinda useless for the base MG Barbatos but this would definitely be nice for when the inevitable larger Gundams come along that need the extra weight to counterbalance the trademark huge IBO weapons and increased bulk.

[@omucupunga]

All IBO Gundams share the same frame so...

[@TheVanillaQueen]

@@omucupunga That's the point

[@OverseerXIII]

I need those new ankles after an earthquake knocked mine off a shelf and stressed the c-joints that hold the foot in place.

[@vincentalpiepedrozo2337]

We need freedom gundam 2.0 metal inner frame. that kit waist joint is very fragile

[@AllHailShadow117]

I ordered these, I actually ended up breaking my original knee joint because I painted them and I suppose I didn’t remove enough paint around the moving area. @ZakuAurelius My question is can I paint the metal parts because I’d like to add gold and silver to some areas. Is there a different way to go about painting it from plastic or would it be the same method? Same for the clear coat.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Hmm yes basically the same method I think. Maybe try a metal primer if you can get some. I’m not sure it’ll work tbh. Sanding the metal parts may help as well. The trick will just be getting the paint to stick well and not scratch off easily

[@AllHailShadow117]

@@ZakuAurelius thanks I’ll give it a shot when they come in. It’ll definitely be a fun masking project, definitely gonna need some liquid mask for the rolling parts in the chest.

[@tolgat9943]

i wonder if we can use that metal parts for lupus rex aswell

[@tolgat9943]

@@Gunpla_shrimp i know there isnt. İ just wondered if it can be used for fm 1/100

[@dafroma7084]

when is the release date for the frame

[@amixedbag5964]

From master grade barbatos to metal build barbatos And Its Not Crazy Overpriced Af

[@brettbaker9587]

This is awesome

[@andrewac1096]

This is so cool

[@aeroncalara402]

I lost the chin of my mg barbatos, where can I get a replacement

[@armin8306]

I want this company to make POM plastic polycaps for the MG sazabi ver ka lol

[@yicaiweng]

you didnt mentioned that tight pieces can be screw down

[@ZakuAurelius]

There are two tiny screws for the knees yes, I forgot to mention 🤦‍♂️ but I actually didn’t put them in my kit

[@kozamo9351]

Should I get this?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Take the information and opinion shared in the video and decide! 👍

[@hilmi8636]

I wish I can have a mg barbatos :')

[@robertmurphy3771]

Any idea on price point?

[@lorenzretiro]

This is the most metal thing in IBO

[@huwaidiqoid]

Question here, does the ball joint feet parts compatible with the expansion set?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Should be, I think

[@huwaidiqoid]

@@ZakuAurelius thank you for the answer. Your videos are really great, keep up the good work zaku!

[@michaelw1549]

well I ordered this kit in China back in November 2020, by far it's been 4 months and I am still waiting for them to fulfill the order while people in the US have already got them on hand. So you know about how the modern industry is proceeded........

[@tomiee862]

do they come with instruction manual on official release?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Mine didn’t and I assume the official release probably won’t either but it’s easy to figure out

[@alexislim5510]

Can you use this metal frame in all the mg barbatos?

[@ZakuAurelius]

There’s only one MG out at this time. These parts will not with with the other 1/100 IBO kits

[@lilbigmike8945]

Do you topcoat over these etched parts?

[@ZakuAurelius]

You can. And they aren’t photo-etch pets included with this set, just cast metal

[@lilbigmike8945]

@@ZakuAurelius would you recommend topcoating after applying them or applying them after a topcoat?

[@seancris4525]

I think the foot joints should be changed they break easily

[@psycommu36]

Jobby was serious about making it *SPICY* (This the best comment I can think of 😆)

[@SunriseOfRaven]

Damn

[@xxdanthedinoxx1058]

ZakuAurelius10 I wonder if work with other gundam ibo when they released them

[@ZakuAurelius]

Of course!

[@1996starter]

Question: can i use hg barbatos lupus with different backpacks like from seed or seed destiny or build divers backpack

[@huwaidiqoid]

Nah, the backpack peg holes on the hg barbatos lupus isnt the same as other kits, tried hg destiny backpack on it and it didnt fit

[@1996starter]

@@huwaidiqoid then..... Is there an peg hole adapter like in any hg weapons or backpack kits that i cam use to fit

[@huwaidiqoid]

@@1996starter sorry but i dont know about that

[@willisjackson7029]

Have you ever found a backpack adapter? I know that the Gundam Breaker Battlogue kits come with different backpack adapters just in case you haven’t seen them yet. I don’t know if they will work for that particular model or not but they are definitely something worth looking into.

[@1996starter]

@@willisjackson7029 barbataurus had adapters but can't use them as the waist and chest joint can't hold poses

[@klaml.5898]

How much is the metal parts?

[@ZakuAurelius]

I believe the set is around $25

[@michealknight6003]

Which Barbatos frames are these parts compatible with?

[@ZakuAurelius]

The MG, that’s it

[@michealknight6003]

What MG frames other than forms 1 - 6 would this be compatible with, e.g., Barbatos lupus and lupus Rex?@@ZakuAurelius

[@rafekazi]

@@michealknight6003 dude the lupus and rex aren't MG kits, they're FM grade kits. These metal parts are only for the MG barbatos.

[@michealknight6003]

Thx for the clarification@@rafekazi

[@michealknight6003]

Thanks for the clarification @@ZakuAurelius

[@cesare6442]

I know it SEEMS unnecessary, but cmon now it’s shiny

[@tabristony4578]

You get it faster than Taobao LOL

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yep it’s not publicly released until the 20th

[@starrieyedGirl]

My issue is that the MG Barbatose is too lite and feels to fragile. As I built the torso, head and arms I quickly blerted out without thinking "Kay I feel like I'm gonna break this D@*N thing" And believe it or not I sure did. After finishing the build I went to put it in it's box and dropped it from 2.7 feet onto the carpet floor where I'd just built it and two many parts broke. Before that MG kit I'd last built the MG RX-93 which was awesome as was also completed July 12th of 2013. I than days after I broke the MG Barbatose I actually bought the MGEX unicorn and broke the LED sheet I'll never buy another Master Grade ever again. They are way to lite and made from trash plastic.

[@thatonequeergundamfan71]

Hm

[@chaos9834]

RG Barbatos when

[@LeeLee-dingus]

Hopefully never

[@Kirby0189]

@@LeeLee-dingus Why "hopefully"? It's not like releasing a RG Barbatos would hurt anyone.

[@AllHailShadow117]

I’d say around the 10th anniversary.

[@chrishernandez8768]

Meh, the plastic parts have sharper detail, paint em.

[@user-lynKx]

This is probably the last kit that needs a metal upgrade lol

[@depshallburn]

The out of box feet on the C joints are really bad and do need this upgrade though. It helps tremendously.

[@aleccap5946]

Why is everything so lose ? Allow me to rephase that. Who at Bandai decided is was good enough for the market ?

[@cheesesnadwich815]

Hello, im porst

[@Miffi04]

Huh?

[@cheesesnadwich815]

@@Miffi04 huh?