MG Gundam NT-1 Alex Ver.2.0 (Review)

[@penafrederico]

I quite like the anime accuracy. The inner frame for the armor was a cool idea but just made it look way too bulky, particularly in the arms.

[@BrightHelix]

I'm glad they go for anime styled designs. I like the anime designs, it's why I got into this hobby in the first place.

[@topherowlish]

I agree! I prefer the Anime look to realism. I watch the series; I want it to look as it did in that series I enjoyed.

[@FLiN_v.dimgray.hexadecimal]

The beam rifle looks like they took a FAMAS and un-bullpuped it.

[@Frolaire]

It looks so nice too because of that.

[@arnantphongsatha7906]

I'm pretty sure that's what they did.

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

I mean, at the end of the day, whether you like a kit's look or not is SUBJECTIVE. I do think the kit looks great. However, I appreciate how you try to sound objective in this review though, unlike some other reviewers when they dislike a kit and they paint it at the worst light possible.

[@JackindaSack]

something said here makes my brain hurt 'feels like a master grade from 2015' like yeah, I know you mean it feels old but 2015 was a GREAT year for master grades, Gundam X, Origin Gundam, Hyaku Shiki, Wing Fenice, red warrior.

[@smoldream2908]

Jack Sack and it’s not like we’ve gotten too many completely new MGs after 2015 to compare it to (and some of those kits you mentioned are variants of older kits, like the Red Warrior and Wing Fenice)

[@malikcannon3928]

I know it is pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch new movies online?

[@malikcannon3928]

@Aydin Hudson thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it !!

[@aydinhudson2280]

@Malik Cannon happy to help xD

[@Kaluvin]

So only a few pre-2000 MG Gundams left that are in need of a Ver.2.0: GP01 and Ground Type Gundam.

[@ApenBaard]

Kaluvin what about the gp02?(or whatever the big one with the nuclear rocketlauncher is called)

[@nekketsukai]

GP 02!

[@daltononeill5026]

@@ApenBaard I'm pretty sure that the gpo2 suits the re/100 line better

[@RetroBotMk2]

EZ-8

[@moriyoukai2076]

we definitely need 79[G] ver 2.0

[@chatspam1238]

love the fact that the name ALEX is a parody of Rx

[@Shurii]

bruh. now that you mentioned it. my mind is blown

[@ApenBaard]

Damn, I bet youve just made a bunch of us feel really stupid haha( including me)

[@acidous]

And I was wondering recently why Alex is called Alex lol. I guess Japanese love their word plays :P (like A-laws = arrows)

[@ummguy5548]

It’s also an acronym for armored layers experimental

[@leinad2934]

Rx with an Asian accent = Alex

[@chubz8969]

war in the pocket broke my heart.

[@heresy8]

The kit has a great deal of potential. There's quite a bit to work with in that box. An exceptional display potential. So much you can do with it.

[@skuffles]

This kit reminds me of a kid in the winter with so many chunky clothes on that he can't even bend his elbows LOL

[@BLAZE084]

I hope this is a base for them to make a GM Cannon II. Hopefully with proportions that don't hurt the kit's mobility [i.e: not too anime accurate]. The frame of the chobham armor really does add that bit of spice to make the kit standout.

[@draceverd5287]

Dude please continue doing these reviews i really love them!

[@Frolaire]

With the CHOBAM armor, it's now the BIG CHUNGUS Gundam. I really like how clean and sharp it looks as a kit in both of the versions you can have for it. Gonna have to pick one up eventually.

[@iceicebabyil]

I think this kit looks amazing but I understand and respect your opinion

[@PBCollects]

I love that youre making it objective even though u dont love it. Youre a great reviewer!!!

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

unlike, mecha gaikotsu who paints a kit he doesn't like in the worst light possible 🤷‍♂️

[@thomaskok5773]

please bandai.... *mg kampfer 2.0*

[@ApenBaard]

thomas kok whats wrong with the 1.0?

[@thomaskok5773]

not wrong with that just need a huge improvement

[@TekkaSage]

@@ApenBaard the joints, articulation, proportions could be improved. Basically take the new robot damashii Kampfer and make it into a MG 1/100 kit.

[@acidous]

@@TekkaSage let's not forget Hy gogg from the same line. Or extra parts for Zaku kai.

[@ApenBaard]

TekkaSage ok cool that was what I was wondering about thanks :)

[@gatchaponkei]

You're crazy, I think it looks great!!

[@ZakuAurelius]

As I said, personal opinion

[@gatchaponkei]

@@ZakuAurelius although, if they were going for complete anime accuracy, why did they make the rear chobham armor so long?

[@coleviloria3800]

Say what you want about the kit, I don’t think we have had part separation like this for any other MG. I would’ve liked to have water slides compared to sticker decals. Who knows we might get a MG Ver. Ka where it could potentially be more screen accurate. I am happy we did get another main character Gundam Mobile suit though, I’d love to see a MG Atlas Gundam From Thunderbolt.

[@ApenBaard]

Cole Viloria oh holy moly yes :0

[@nm2358]

Apparently the rumor mill says Bandai is working on one, so perhaps a dream will be realized.

[@TheOtakuMike]

I just got this kit a few days ago. It's my first master grade kit

[@skyblailock7248]

I genuinely think the MG RX-78-2 Gundam (Ver. 2.0) and the MG MS-06 Zaku II (Ver. 2.0) sets are super anime accurate imo.

[@Comradedevmon]

I just bought this kit and I love it. My only complaint so far is that the blue cap over the V-fin will pop off at the slightest touch. Makes the building process a bit frustrating once you put on an arm and have to search for that part because it popped off while moving it.

[@BTDZero]

Well, the Robot Damashii Alex with the Chobham armor is webshop exclusive, so they definitely couldn't resist that additional revue in some way.

[@daltononeill5026]

Love this first mg I'm going to buy

[@WatcherMovie008]

That pose of Bernie is him in the video telling Al to give to the police to prevent the Musai carrying the nuclear warhead to nuke Side 6.

[@shoddysingh7026]

When it's anime accurate people complain, when it's edgy like the the Ver 2 Freedom people complain lol. Anyways great review as always

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

FACTS. People can never truly be happy unless they complain about something. 🤷‍♂️

[@ZakuAurelius]

*Some* people complain. Because everyone has different tastes

[@ApenBaard]

Ezio Auditore no one is disputing that here though....

[@susananavarro3452]

I ended up removing the hands. They were going to break

[@Brotherhood_Knight-Miku01]

For the huge rifle may you can super glue a small earth magnet on the backpack & rifle and have it go in the backpack at an angle? That's what I did with my HGUC Tristan.

[@bluebird_9999]

with all the armor on it looks like the catcher of a baseball team :D

[@thomastsuihn]

Oh! The clear colour version of this was just announced, it's a Gundam Base Tokyo exclusive Now I can see the inner frame of the Chobham armor while still having it on, definite buy for me

[@buildandrelax9961]

Got link? Is just the chobham armor clear or the main armor as well?

[@thomastsuihn]

@@buildandrelax9961 no, everything is clear

[@thomastsuihn]

m.facebook.com/groups/112827532119888?view=permalink&id=2238381389564481 I can assure you that this is 100% true news

[@dylanv9463]

Idk I think the thicker proportions look better. To each his own though. Great review.

[@poipoi9816]

I love how chunky the ALEX with Chobham looks, I'm not gonna lie.

[@zerosumgamez]

I are waiting for the Real Grade of NT1!

[@heresy8]

Definitely watch those ball joints on the wrist. 360 degree turn and it snapped. Tight joints all round but the others seem well enough

[@spectersnake4836]

Awesome master grade I might buy it when I get the money.

[@brentlyjb23]

These Gunpla Reviewers are to unappreceiative and complacent.

[@nickbrock1940]

Don't, the wrists will snap from any amount of pressure. I mean litterly just falling over will break them. Please do not waste $65

[@ascensionindustries9631]

I'm not a fan of the overall design, but the layering of the kit with the outer frame for the heavy armor is really kool. Would love to see more kits like that.

[@bizophone]

Different strokes for different folks. I think this kit looks great, but then again I'm a bit older and grew up with robots that looked like this. Personally I think designs like the Destiny are hideous.

[@zer0bre]

I'm 39 and loving the RX-78-2. The 3.0 is one of, if not the best MGs out there. The design and everything. Just wish this could have went somewhere along that route. This, by the looks of it, could have easily been a RE100 kit.

[@coffeedudeguy]

It wouldn’t surprise me if the design for this kit was all or partially ready years ago, but they’ve only decided to produce it now having to make way for the RG line and other new series kits along the way

[@CycloneForce]

I want to come forward and show my support for the aesthetics of this kit. I prefer mechs with a bit of weight to them and I feel this does a good job of capturing that pre-AU chunkiness of Gundam designs.

[@holden_7597]

This kit does not deserve the backlash it’s getting for the proportions, this is anime accurate and I love it. These pre AU Gundams are great though, love the chunk.

[@ChronoCanti]

Agree on the aesthetics, don't care too much for the blocky anime look. Wish they had gone for Katoki or even Tokigawa designs and slimmed it a bit. Still, looks like a pretty damn good MG

[@Erdrick68]

The infinite dimensions conversion kit looks so much like the Master Archive design except for the shoulders which look so wrong it makes me want to cry.

[@mattb154]

14:30 Master Grade Gundam Big Chungus

[@codyratliff4970]

I got this before seeing your review and the wrists did twist and snap from the ball joint. So I had to buy another one. Did you sand the ball part itself or the part it snaps into?

[@XRaiderV1]

can that back skirt be seperated to move independently? asking as the barbatos lupus and lupus rex have conjoined front skirts, with little ball pieces in there that are cupped by that 'cowling' piece. is this the case here with the nt-1 alex?

[@Erdrick68]

From the way it moved, I think its most likely a bar connecting them. To separate them and not have them fall off every time you look at the kit, you'd probably have to do some pinning or you'd have the cut the bar in half, attaching pieces that could work like ball joints, then modify the inner frame (or what ever holds the back skirt in place).

[@XRaiderV1]

@@Erdrick68 you can see why I asked though yes?

[@Erdrick68]

yes

[@bigbear4120]

He's not kidding, the wrist is fragile, mine snapped. I'm trying a scratch build wrist. Im doing a custom anyway so if all else fails I'll probably give him a claw hand.

[@spikespiegel323]

Mine snapped as well SMH 😔

[@y0h4r19]

7:45 i wish i watched these section of the video before i build my own nt Now the wrist has stretch marks and half broken Thank god i didn't move it too much

[@rizaljurani456]

Kind of beautiful anime wise

[@chasinthroughthedecade]

Just repeating what I said in TheKrowSama's review: This should also be Bandai’s chance to redeem the Tristan, after that s***-tier HG that we got in 2017. And I don’t mind it being P-Bandai; considering its bad reputation (due to how the OVA went and, as mentioned, its crap HG) and thus only few people wanting it. Otherwise, I can see a few pro builders modifying the hell out of this to make their own Tristan. P.S. With the announcement of the MG Barbatos, I wonder is we are gonna get a broken V-fin for it too, considering it tends to break its V-fin quite often too. :P

[@XRaiderV1]

I've seen reports of the balls on the wrist joints not fitting right, how should I sand these down? with a sanding stick, or sand paper...

[@ZakuAurelius]

Either one, but definitely sand them a little bit

[@XRaiderV1]

ZakuAurelius Do you have a recommended technique for doing this whilst not losing the rounded shape?

[@ZakuAurelius]

XRaiderV1 the rounded shape doesn’t really matter.

[@Dragonk116]

What a fucking magnificent kit

[@MahoganyBlack]

Anyone having problems with their 2.0 wrists? Maybe I stuck them in too deep but now they’re super tight. To the point where the wrists break off. Any solutions to this before I snap off my other wrist?

[@diestage2026]

I believe you missed the detachable magazine on the beam rifle. ☺️😊😉

[@ZakuAurelius]

Indeed I did, what a crime

[@diestage2026]

ZakuAurelius No offense meant. Just made notice of that & liked to inform the community. More power & God bless!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Wing Zero Custom I know, just joking too! It’s a minor thing that I doubt anyone really cares much about but yes I would have shown it if I remembered to.

[@buddykiller]

side skirts remind me of the mg 00 raiser, can't touch that damned thing without the side skirts popping off.

[@razif6916]

The hip joint is of the zaku 2.0 design.. which is quiet good.

[@weaponlogic]

I don't like to hate on a kit. But man, NT-1 looks waay too chunky to me. I think the best way to describe it is that it looks like it's wearing its dad's clothing. And I suspect if they ever do the mudrock it will be based on this so hmmmm. Other than that it has some cool features and that Chobham armour definitely makes up for its sins. Thanks for the review Zach!

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

way too chunky? really? it looks fine proportion-wise you're maybe just used to some of the sleeker, slimmer, newer mobile suits.

[@weaponlogic]

@@JoeSmithGOAT No I meant what I said, I don't think there is much in the way of design harmony on this release. I think Bandai rushed this and put their focus on making it support the armour gimmick. If you look at the proportions of the Alex in the GFF line, I feel that serves its form better. If you dig this kit that's totally cool, and more power to you. But I don't see my mind changing on this anytime soon.

[@ApenBaard]

Paul Loubser Its actually still not chunky enough to be anime acurate apparently though :')

[@H-When]

On a reversal, I wish this was PBandai So we could get the base bot for cheaper. The Armor doesnt do much anyway

[@Emcron]

so...MG Tristan & Re100 Zaku 3 Kai next? XD

[@swordimpulse07]

P-Bandai MG Tristan coming up

[@Crash_Legacy_14]

You know, I don't think I'd mind that too much.

[@goliath63079]

Dude it looks like your Tristan build!

[@j-henry7391]

did anyone else have a problem with the arms not staying on? They just fall off and seem impossible to snap in...

[@angeloinfinity3054]

This is not Anime accurate as proportions go, if it was it'd have much broader shoulders, thinner waist, thinner v fin and i think that's it?

[@ApenBaard]

Angelo Infinity Oh, So the old one is even less accurate then. I felt this one looked slightly too broad compared to the old one proportions wise looking at the pics on dalong.net. Didnt think this one was supposed to be even broader :'). I still really like the look of this kit btw despite calling it 'slightly too broad'. I dont really see it as too broad when its not directly next to the 1.0 and besides that this looks better in every way from the 1.0 as far as ive seen.

[@angeloinfinity3054]

@@ApenBaard yeah I agree, the only thing I don't like about this version is how it's boxiness is kind of overwhelming when standing still, but I think it looks great in action poses

[@ApenBaard]

Angelo Infinity agreed :)

[@razif6916]

From my point of view..It looks more to the hg propotions

[@angeloinfinity3054]

@@razif6916 indeed, but that's not a bad thing I think

[@vustvaleo8068]

probably a bit funny if they made an MG Tristan out of this thus kinda redeems its HG brother's infamous status.

[@goonerOZZ]

Yes please!

[@Aanderan]

the proportions are pretty dreadful when it comes to anime accuracy. The head is probably the worst offender with it's cheek guard design and larger faceplate spoiling what made Izubuchi's design so great. Also why did the shins get shrunk down so much??

[@xXswagy0l0blazeit420]

Seriously, I'm not sure why so many people think this thing looks anime-accurate. It's a nice kit, but the design is a far cry from the original line art.

[@buildandrelax9961]

Gundam Meme idea: Mg Freedom: Alex, aren't u supposed to lose weight to pose for ur 2.0 model? Mg Alex: I procrastinated. 😫 Mg Nu: bro?!

[@buildandrelax9961]

Also, burgers

[@BarelyDecentProduction]

This kit has a big badonkadonk

[@Pedro_Kantor]

I didn't notice until you mentioned it but it does seem bulkier than it should be. The backpack in particular is massive.

[@ozstrider]

The biggest bummer about this kits design is that if we ever get an MG Tristan, it won't look as great as it does in the anime 😂

[@magnumbreakz]

another opportunity for trash to treasure then lol

[@yugene-lee]

Prepare for a P-Bandai MG Tristan

[@SpheroJr3289]

I miss my alex’s hands

[@chacrawarrior]

Not all girls love beefy boys.

[@goonerOZZ]

What about hamburger boys?

[@razif6916]

Nicely done.thnks

[@Addyboy0190]

very hazel like back skirt with the armor on

[@1postmeridiem]

I hope you do a comparison of this against the robot spirits version

[@ZakuAurelius]

Juan Paolo Macatangay I’ll post a comparison image on my Facebook page~ check it out

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Nice one.

[@Saltysamu]

i'll excuse myself 0:12

[@jakobetheanimevtuber4102]

*MG Gundam NT-1 Alex "Hamburger Maker" Ver.2.0

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

I don't like the looks as well....proportion just looks off and I think Katoki did a better job redesign the looks on GFF figure. Even the RD ver looks better. The only thing that catch my eyes are those Choham Armor inner frame, it does looks cool tho. Otherwise, easy pass for me.

[@michelfanda2030]

It's kinda weird that they retained the original proportions for a 2.0 when they also added the new opening shield gimmick and the faceplate mask from the SD Alex

[@pilotamurorei]

so youd pass on easily on of the best 2.0 kits out there because it isnt a katoki look? Tells me all i need to know about your level of fandom.

[@fantastiCkiLler92]

@@pilotamurorei It's all about personal preference. It's great but I don't like the look, what's the point for me to even buying it? I would just go and get the recent release Robot Damashii ver.

[@qararmwibowo660]

Al and Bernie figure... instant cry

[@drhassoon]

It looks good 😝

[@CrimsinHavik]

So is this how nice MGs look as a straight build without any detailing?

[@Angelofdeth20]

Atlas yes this is straight out the box

[@legopokecoco]

King Deedeedee's mask

[@nm2358]

To sculpt a rock or to sculpt a toilet for Bernie to sit on? Bandai has provoked creativity in the form of Bernie's toush.

[@aero981]

chances of a MG Tristan though. The head also looks like it jumped straight from the MG Gundam G04

[@yungmarsupial]

It’s gonna be p bandai for sure

[@nm2358]

Its 95% the same kit for Bandai to produce, do I won't be shocked at a P-Bandai. New head, new back-pack, new cockpit hatch and new skirts.

[@goonerOZZ]

@@nm2358 also new shoulder armor

[@razif6916]

Btw..The wrist may need sanding.

[@shino3722]

Thats fast.

[@porkflaps4717]

I am not a fan of this gundam at all but this kit is friggin over the top awesome

[@lilruss15]

when everyones waitin for more realistic MG zaku 3.0, the anime like ALEX gundam came out of no where...

[@holden_7597]

The Alex needed a new kit more than the Zaku did, I hope we get a Zaku I 2.0 before we get a Zaku II 3.0. It’s just unnecessary right now.

[@LYVang-sl5jj]

I got pissed when building this because i broke the left hand

[@thecrimsonmeteor]

I hate how the clobham armor looks compared to the anime

[@ApenBaard]

OnFireGamer and compared to the 1.0 ?

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

aside from it being a bit bigger. it looks nearly identical 🤷‍♂️

[@ApenBaard]

Carl Padua Thats a fair reason to dislike it though right?

[@Shurii]

man i am not a fan of those unt spacy decals. i know its accurate but. you know.. its eh

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

wat

[@joshuahensley9395]

not for me, I do not like that armor at all lol looks like an awesome kit for people that do though

[@ChukFlanagan]

Good review. The kits not for me unfortunately

[@benjaminchee6944]

Anyone broke the wrist ? So frustrated....

[@monochrom1870]

Same :')

[@flamezombie1]

I think this kit itself looks awesome, just wish it had a different color scheme (painting, I know). The navy blue outer armor really doesn't look good with the bright blue toes. Still, really cool kit.

[@dafunk100k]

Full Thiccness

[@kairellim5094]

You missed a point of articulation in the waist which increases the range of the ab crunch. Check out Mecha Gaikotsu’s review for a clearer explanation

[@ZakuAurelius]

I’m good

[@realtalk9743]

I hate the way this kit looks as well

[@manhhahlu]

Funny why Bandai didn’t choose to do similar waist balljoint like the RX78-2 Origin or 3.0 where all the skirts are easily moved and stayed in well. That side skirt gives me of the early 2005 kind of vibe.

[@jerrybot3000]

Hey! I build kits from 2008 so anything beyond that is "recent" to me.

[@MuShinnen]

I hate the head on this kit. It just doesn't look intimidating to me. In fact it looks kind of derpy as it is.

[@vorlun2594]

If bandai sold the chobham separately, this thing will be abandoned like the gm sniper custom maybe worse

[@bluezerosky]

i took my mg alex out and tried to compare by eye to the reviews of alex 2.0 and from what i can see i really wish they didnt make alex so bulky like in the chest, backpack, torso and waist.