MG Gundam DX - The Original X, but Double

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A review of the Master Grade Gundam Double X (MG Gundam DX) from the 1996 anime series After War Gundam X. It's a pretty simple MG Gunpla of a really underrated Gundam.
Life's been kind of weird recently, had a lot going on. I even had a 2 week trip in the middle, where I didn't have access to Gunpla. In hindsight, I shouldn't have announced this review until it was 50% done... Lesson learned. Anyway, please follow my Instagram or Twitter, as I'll be returning to using those now. I just got a Canon R5, so I'm hoping I can get back to work, both in Gunpla videos and general photography.
Intro - 00:00
Build - 0:59
Appearance - 6:11
Articulation - 9:35
Gimmicks - 14:17
Final Verdict - 17:30
-- Production Notes For Future Me to Laugh At --
- This review took FOREVER to make. It was a combination of me not being prepared to start working on it yet announcing it anyway, job interviews, making videos for my current job, a vacation, and this being a really big 19 minute video.
- I kind of forgot how to make these videos since the last one... so hope this turned out alright.
- This will be the last review shot with my Canon 6D mk II. I recently got a Canon R5, so gonna have a lot of fun messing with that. I actually got the R5 towards the end of this review, but decided to continue using the 6D for the last bit of footage for consistency.
- For those curious: Canon 6D mk II, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 ART, Canon 35mm f/2.0 IS (only for articulation footage), Shure sm7b into a Cloudlifter into a Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Edited using Adobe Bridge/Photoshop/Premiere/Audition and Audacity. Also, I use Hoya polarizers, have 3 LED's surrounding the kit and a mini LED for mounting on my camera. Yep, quite the set-up for gunpla robot toy reviews haha. Everything works great. If you're looking to get into videos, I recommend any of the above.
- The script took the longest here. I just couldn't nail it down. Eventually I just gave up, and recorded what I had. This is why it's such a long, redundant review. It needed a few more passes to whittle it down. I even forgot to throw in references/comparisons to other kits...
- The footage was recorded similarly to the Hi-Nu (Redo Review), as that also had large gaps in production. Basically, I scored all the footage I needed, or thought I'd need. Edited it, then when back to fill in the gaps after the fact.
- The stills look fine to me. I did notice that the mirrors don't look as good as they do in real life, due to the polarizer I use with my lens. It cuts out the reflection from the gold. I probably should've removed the polarizer for those shots.
- There was a ton of footage for this review. I didn't know how much I'd need, so I just got everything. Pretty sure the folder for this review is 30+ gigs.
- I ended up going a little weird with the transformation walkthrough. I don't normally do that, but here I decided 'why not?' Some weird angles, but it was interesting to shoot.
- The audio is pretty straightforward. It does sound a little bad imo, but nothing too crazy. May just need a different EQ or something. It's a tad loud though.
- Everything came together in the editing, and I took 3 months of various stop-and-go sessions of work and took inventory of what I had.
- Editing was stressful. I had videos due for work that I was working on at the same times as this. I feel like I'm missing something in this video, but I can't quite figure it out. Very annoying... It'll come to me in a month when it's too late for me to re-upload this lol
- The title card turned out pretty alright, in my opinion. I could've used some cleaning up for the gold glow, but it's good enough. Up to my current standards, anyway.
- I'm thinking for the next video, I won't announce it until it's already 75% done lol.

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he returns when we need him most

[@youmgsandwiche]

God, I love the X and DX. It's criminal how underrated they are.

[@JDPetty0990]

I was thinking painting the parts underneath the clear green parts chrome. Of course, because Gundam X is so underrated, they never restock the MGs and the prices on Amazon are ridiculous...

[@andyreeves6771]

Yeah just use a Molotov chrome marker those work like a charm for things like that.

[@xander7765]

yea i got a DX from newtype a few months back, but my search for the mg x has been in vain. I signed up for the hlj backorder so whenever they get stock i should get one, but who knows when that will be....

[@nediojon749]

@@xander7765 oh yeah same now if I found the P Bandai gundam X for a ok price I’d be willing to pay a bit more but 160-190 on a bad day is way to much for a normal mg release that was what like 40

[@StevenAbootman]

the MG gundam X is like a billion dollars on amazon, and that is the one I want too, i think it looks cooler than the DX. although i also wish they had a MG airmaster

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@@StevenAbootman Something about the X's head design works for me more than the DX's, so I agree. Amazon's pretty much filled with scalpers at this point, so I try to have notifications set up with online Gundam stores instead.

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There was a XXX Gundam here in the Philippines way back in 2014-2015! It had another satellite cannon beneath its crotch! 😂😂😂

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I WOULD buy a Gundam X MG , if Bandai EVER restocks them. Bandai , we don't need yet another Gundam 00/ Gundam SEED restock. Just give me my damn Gundam X !

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Age too. Could use an age restock.

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@@shooflies OMG YES! I have been wanting an MG AGE-1 for years now .

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@@shooflies im pretty sure i read somewhere that the age mgs are gettting reprinted this year take that with a grain of salt tho i cant remember where i read it

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Glad to see you back! In a country where I live (Indonesia) those two MG Gundam X and Double X are difficult to find. Especially Gundam X when I got one, MIB with almost ridiculous pricetag. But MG Double X still quite easier to find.

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MG Gundam X are like MG AGE 1 Normal and Spallow in Indonesia, almost impossible to find it MIB with a quite normal price.

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Even here in America you can't find them for less than $75 if you are lucky

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I also did silver under the clear green sections, but for mine, I also used a citadel brush on gloss coat to make it pop that much more and it looks great

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Great review! I love the attention to detail, especially when you pointed out areas that may need to be painted.

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[@g-selfver.kawhen6291]

You're quickly becoming my favorite review channel, and inspired me to pick up this kit today. I've hemmed and hawed over the original Gundam X, but can't swallow the $150+ pricetag on the secondary market. And while I definitely prefer the original design, you really sold me on the Gundam X line in general, and I found one for a more than fair price and scooped it up. Keep doing what you do, and I'll continue watching for years to come!

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Solid review! And definitely gonna be on my wishlist since I do love the design

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I've been waiting for this! I love these reviews

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Always good to see one of your reviews pop up.

[@gm2998]

I'm still not very fond of the Double X design, but I have to admit this kit is amazing! Another nice review, glad you’re back!

[@marksayosmejia7251]

I luv rhe nu and dx colour designs. Maybe because of that whit and deep dark blue that blends really well. When you open the wings those gold colours really look gud but the gundam itself is still eye catching.

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woo new review! always a big fan of how you do your reviews, and the kits you choose.

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Thank you!

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This isn't a kit I've given much thought to but, your review has changed my mind about it. Great looking kit, I may get this one in the future. Also welcome back!

[@staticdescent4769]

Fantastic review as always! I'm really tempted to pick this kit up now

[@RynerGT]

I love the look of this suit, it even has that look for the theory of all gundam media being connected just in different times. This suit gives me an f91 and victory feel, like it's a variation or successor of them. Does that mean it's true, no, but it is fun to think about.

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Love your videos. You helped me decide on many of my kit. I didn't care how long your videos are keep up the great stuff.

[@templarheadless2827]

Thanks for making this! Loving it as always. The DX was my first ever MG, so I made a shitton of rookie mistakes and in general the suit looks a bit crap, yet I still display it on it's specific pedestal [ minus the backpack; too bulky ] as it's my first MG. I'm excited to see if you ever do one for the basic Gundam X since it's such a good suit that's cohesive whilst being asymmetrical, and definitely my favourite MS of all time.

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Welcome back Jon! Really been looking forward to this review since you announced it.

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Thanks!

[@zainiikhwan9405]

Finally some fucking good Gundam review. Welcome back! I thought the simple inner frame design is just a recent thing for Ban Dai (looking at Mk V), didn't know it go way back to MG X/XX. I really love the scene transition in the Hi Nu Gundam review showing off its inner frame... But hey, as long it work it works.....

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Nice to watch a review from you again.

[@Veotax]

Oh hey, I've had this sitting in my backlog for months! Thanks for the review. I might dig it out as a project to give me something to do for this rainy weekend, get me out of my Gunpla funk.

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Great review, man. Hope you keep bringing these reviews up! I like how your voice makes me feel calm, along with the background music.

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Thanks!

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I like the details of the narration. Great review. 🎉

[@andreassetiawan7773]

MG DX has one of the best designs out there and seeing the MG could still stand strong until today is quite an achievement. It is a perfect combination. It has enough details to make it not overkill but still look subtle and faithful to the original anime design. The only thing that still grinds my gear is the cheek spike armor this gundam have. Kind of distracting to see

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Welcome back. Great review as always.👍

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Good to have you back, man.

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Just got a MG Double X, I'm excited to build it. I love Gundam X as well, top 3 series.

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One of my favorite kits ever and was well worth the wait. He hasn't left my display and I doubt he ever will.

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Great attention to detail👌🏽

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Awww man, we thought the same on decals, I too only used model name decals not others

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...hmmmm...my local hobby store ran out of these...Dang it Red! I already have 5 kits in my backlog! 😭 Lol, I'ma get it when it's in stock again, was always hesitant since it was a smaller sized kit but that size comparison sold me on it. Great review! Thanks a bunch!

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good job mate, I like this one!

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I used a chrome gundam marker for that chest piece and it worked really well. It reflects well behind the green piece. Have an unbuilt non double X I'll do the same thing to.

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The boi is back

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I never watched Gundam X, but the design of the main suits are killers

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I got the helios and I look for the it's pieces from other gundams. Looking at this, I need to get this myself it's beautiful. Btw nice vid.

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Hope you come back man

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This kit has a special place in my heart since this is the kit I bought when I went to Akiba in Japan.

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I have some kits like that too. The MG Gundam Alex 1.0... terrible kit haha, but it'll always be on my shelf because I remember picking it up with some friends at some random store in Osaka.

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@@redheadphones6 It's not the kit, but the memories we associate it with. Lol

[@fujitamakos8884]

i painted the chest under the green silver. and for the foil paper not sure if i was supposed to do it or not but i pressed my finger in every single one of those wing's recessed areas to add extra detail under the clear parts definitly adds an interesting effect/

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i just bought that kit a month ago, one of my favorite mobile suit, i'm still waiting of reissue of MG Gundam X...

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finally uploaded the video

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This it my favorite channel review

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Thanks!

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My only nitpick with this kit is that Bandai left out two of the Double X weapons: The G Hammer and Beam Javelin. Other than that, it's a solid kit.

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I love the Double X and X, both seem to be really hard to find these days though. Where did you manage to get yours?

[@redheadphones6]

I got mine from a local hobby shop that has a pretty good selection of back-ordered kits, due to bein out of business most of the last year... I just checked the restock list, and it looks like the MG Gundam DX is (finally) going to be restocked around the 29th of July! Hopefully it'll be more available in the coming months.

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Superb review.

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Thank you!

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woo you're back! welcome back! Edit: will you be taking a look at the rg hi-nu when it comes out?

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Great review, you sold me on buying one of them. One question. Do you remember which golden paint did you use on the radiators?

[@chrisgoyeah414]

Funny... I'm still glad to have my TWO EXES... My MGs 1/100 'GX-9900 Gundam X' and the 'GD-9901-DX Gundam Double X.' They're still great and in good condition and am glad to have both of them. 😅😁👌

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*DOUBLE X, KIDOU!*

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I have no clue how I missed this video! My sub box has been increasingly unreliable over the last few months.

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Another great review

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Thank you!

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@@redheadphones6 no problem, I know you did the hi-nu ver ka but if you ever get the HWS that could be an interesting video.