MG Gundam Ver 2.0 (RX-78-2) - Review

[@Knightfall8]

I'm so happy they have an anime-accurate master grade kit for this; I was worried each new kit would add another 100 panel lines, vents, etc

[@jelaienfinue]

This is what a proper review should be. Good job and thanks for posting.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks!

[@ilikeceral3]

I love any Gunpla that gets as faithful to the original.

[@RealEffinNoob]

I've built this kit. Honestly, I don't think that the lack of Core Block is an issue since the Gundam can be displayed WITHOUT the Core Fighter in it. Heck, the upper body articulation are actually MUCH better without the Core Fighter.

[@kirillkapaln4536]

the rgm-79 gm 2.0 has the core block if one really wants one. But just tightening the body to hip plate connectors worked great.

[@tedhodge4830]

I just got this kit for Christmas. Based on your lovely review, I put it on my want list as my first master grade. I absolutely love how faithful it is to the 1979 anime, and I cannot wait to see this on my shelf fully built. I watched this review many times and made up my mind that this is the quintessential RX-78 that I had to have. It looks like it walked right out of the show. You have great taste!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks for watching! Instagram: instagram.com/redheadphones6/ ** If the video isn't playing, manually set the quality to 1080p ** Some kind of glitch on youtube's part.

[@terutend077]

since you love that inner frame, you'll love the MG GM Sniper II, for it uses same parts for the legs and arms

[@ShinKyuubi]

Cool, glad to know my money yesterday was well spent. Just got this kit yesterday from a local anime store, saw this kit and that it had the Javelin and Hammer...two of my fave weapons for the RX-78-2 so I picked it up.

[@Echozz498]

This seems to be the most accurate rx-78-2

[@crimtsun]

Great review! perhaps I should get this kit once I've built a few more high grades

[@crimgrim3786]

Did you ever buy this model

[@crimtsun]

@@crimgrim3786 I did! It's one of my favorites that I've built so far

[@wewyllenium]

Like the Zaku 2.0. This perfectly represents the monocoque build design concept.

[@turokrambo5617]

This was my first kit. It was alot but it was the best build i ever did. Doing the exoskeleton and building to the panels. It really made me feel like i was designing a machine for shore. The pistons and the joints. And still having anime looks. It was great!

[@user-lynKx]

the lack of detail in this kit is really something we shouldn't take for granted. I don't believe Bandai will go back to this approach to aesthetics in the next, at least, decade or so

[@backupher0]

Made this purchase today at my local video game/hobby shop. Can’t wait to build it!!

[@gumperP]

I recently got back into making some kits, the last being like 20 years ago, and I mistakenly went with the KO of this set...as I love my KO Transformers and figured the quality would be similar....it is not. Take your review and say the opposite, and that's how the KO kit ends up. I'm glad to hear the official is better, I'll be replacing it once I've finished my old MG Gun cannon and GM Command kits. Thanks for the reviews!

[@eternalnemesis9522]

This was my 3rd MG probably my 16th kit overall and I loved the building of it, however I had one problem. My core fighter was very loose, to the point where it wasn't able to hold the weight of the lower half of the body. It was dropped so many times in my attempts to change the pose that the legs can't connect properly anymore, literally turned into a hand grenade. I threw out the kit since it was practically missing too many parts to display (kept all the other aspects of the kit because they are all perfectly cool). I still have my HG without a V-fin but I'm going to be getting another MG Granddaddy soon, maybe just go PG so it can be my first one.

[@kirillkapaln4536]

sucks to hear your frustration 😞. I use a bottle of AK matte top coat put on with the pointy end of a flosser. Never imagined a brush on topcoat! bonus for me it was clearance at my lhs!

[@radw1mp]

just bought this at a local hobby store this is going to be my first gundam model. 😁😁

[@vengeanceN1]

NOOOOOOOO High Grades are for beginners!!! * angry noises *

[@alexanderli5987]

You've gotten one of the best. Good choice.

[@ShortGundamReviews]

i started with this kit, so this has a place on my heart when you reviewed it, nice review

[@poccotheboss]

Dude I absolutely love your reviews i love your format and subjective judging. I would also like to request an MG Geara Doga, Jesta or any OLD master grade that you think that holds up to todays standard. Im just starting to collect master grades and i would like to know more about old ones that I can buy. Thank you and more power please!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I'm definitely gonna start doing older lead Gundam soon. So expect stuff like Mk II, EZ-8, Zeta, and Alex. All the essentials. Of course the Jesta does seem tempting now that I think about it...

[@poccotheboss]

Thanks! i hope your channel grows bigger! Ill always be watching your master grade reviews! also thank you for selling me to the MG Turn A gonna pick him up this sunday hes gonna be my third MG

[@nostalgicforthe70s18]

Thanks for your video review. I too bought this kit but painted all the joints white to match the outer exterior. I wish Bandai would offer this kit in 1/60. Until then I plan on bashing a 80's 1/60 reissue RX-78 and combine it with the inner frame of the PG 1/60.

[@pixelman6193]

I found you can put it together without the core fighter and it works just fine

[@exordium9223]

pixelman619 You can actually do the same with the 3.0 (Nobody asked I know) because of the connection to the waist.

[@redbird7119]

@@exordium9223 thanks for this tho

[@oatmealraisincookiesaregar2548]

I like the more anime accurate look over the more real grade look of the 3.0.

[@redheadphones6]

Same here. Simple and bold designs are always the winner in my book!

[@NebLleb]

An RX-78-2 Gundam 2.0 I backordered is now about to be shipped! Between this and the "The Origin" RX-78-02 (which is based on a manga design that has become the de-facto modern look of the Gundam) that I've also backordered, I think I made the best choices when it comes to Master Grade Gundams. The One Year War version, based on its design in the games Journey to Jaburo and Encounters in Space is also supposed to be good, but I think the 2.0 and Origin are the way to go when it comes to Amuro's white mobile suit.

[@joadarium9605]

Although I love the 3.0, this kit also looks very good and I too love the anime accurate design as well

[@diamondtron01]

I've been building HG gunpla for about a year. I've only taken a shot at an RG build once, a Wing Zero Custom. I'm not fond of the hand/finger details but when I put it together, I only had two parts go all SNAFU on me. Overall, I love it. Been thinking about trying this out but I'm not sure if I should or not.

[@xXswagy0l0blazeit420]

I have a feeling you might enjoy the kind of articulation and engineering inner frames can provide. Get the 2.0. It's the perfect entry into MG. It's worth it. You won't regret it.

[@Channel2S]

Wait, does the 2.0 seriously not have a core block? Weird.

[@redheadphones6]

Yea, it wouldn't have been more than 2-3 parts too. Bandai :( The 3.0 has one though, so I guess they figured it out eventually lol

[@royyyhehe207]

based on the anime :P

[@Bobert2020]

If you swing the arm forward, you should be able to raise a joint up to make the rx-78-2 do the final shooting pose

[@SeanyBoy589]

Love the look of this kit, will most likely pick this up for the anime accuracy part as well as the 3.0 cause the 3.0 just looks glorious in my opinion.

[@redheadphones6]

I have both lol. They're each great kits in their own right. They just serve different purposes, ya know? In my mind, the 2.0 is for the anime lovers, and the 3.0 is for the gunpla lovers. I'm in both camps, so Bandai has all my money lol Thanks for watching my review's by the way. :)

[@SeanyBoy589]

Anytime! Love these reviews you do, really helps with a purchase decision, if I had to request another review, I would request you do the sazabi ver ka, a great looking figure i'm hoping to pick up at somepoint in time, detail looks phenomenel on it.

[@alexfns2427]

Thanks I wish more people would mention whether the mg models are a better buy than the other grades

[@AssaultRider555]

I'm guessing trying to give this kit anime accurate proportions was quite the challenge considering the fact that even the anime isn't that anime accurate.

[@4cheech]

awesome review! keep it up! im gonna buy this guy sometime this month.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I'm also buying this kit again this month lol. I really want to paint up that frame.

[@West_760]

I’m looking to buy my first MG and you just sold me on this one, I love the rx-78 and want it to be my first MG and the 2.0 will be it thank you

[@invasionred2070]

Very nice review brooo keep going on

[@Mythicalmage]

I'd love to see your opinion on the RX-78-2 ver Ka. or the GM Type C.

[@xgalex6191]

How about the freedom 2.0 to keep the 2.0 train going eh? Good work.

[@davidcannon3515]

I just got this kit. Loved the build and anime accurate colors but I have issues with the core fighter block and the ankles armor panels. It may be a QC issue on mine but felt I should say something about it as a warning unless someone has a tip on fixing those if they've run into it.

[@kirillkapaln4536]

i have the rgm-79 gm 2.0 and its a little loose there too. I use AK matte top coat (brush on) with the pointy end of a plastic flosser on the spots i think could use it.

[@guzsky]

Honestly I prefer this to the 3.0 I really enjoy building the inner frame. The mechanical detail is superb

[@shezmu24]

Honestly wish they sold 2.0 frames separately I love detailing them.

[@kirillkapaln4536]

The gm 2.0 holds it shape fine with the core block removed. The surrounding pegs at the bottom of the torso that connect to the plate thats just above the hips can be thickened abit and holds better than the straight built core block. As a bonus one can now pull up that plate so the torso rotation clears the top of the side skirts!

[@mohddanialakmal2781]

Accidentally found this channel. Just...wow. great review. Remind me of how mkbhd review smartphone haha. But seriously, u should keep it up. My previously fav gunpla review now just sound so fake & bashful now

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! It means a lot.

[@mikeg4490]

I bought a faulty origin as my first kit a while ago. I plan on redeeming myself and getting the 2.0- i love the anime look to it! Are the pieces sturdy on this model?

[@davidhovik7176]

The 3.0 version is the biggest piece of crap ever. But awesome review now Im debating on this and the Origin. Officially subbed.

[@kidrobot.]

the 3.0 is okay

[@kirillkapaln4536]

I have the gm 2.0 and i love it. Its worlds beyond peg shoulders and ball hips. Ive learned to embrace my little bottle of AK matte top coat to thicken any points that could use some grip.

[@reothadh8569]

What paint would your reccommend for painting the beam javalin?

[@redbird7119]

I just bought one thanks to the review

[@The_Str4nger]

is the Corefighter the same build as the 3.0 one?

[@라파엘7]

MY HGUC FISTGUNDAM,LED CREATOR ^^

[@mrZavior]

Any chances for us to get the 3.0 review some day?

[@Ads-yw1wr]

Man, I really like the intro.

[@Shogunelite]

Did you know that this kit has a gimmick with the MG G Fighter?

[@reothadh8569]

does the core block make the body a little flimsy? I noticed that was an issue with the GM 2.0

[@kirillkapaln4536]

i thickened the bottom body inner frame connecters on my gm 2.0 with brush on top coat (AK) and its strong enough to pull up the plate it connects to. The rotation is tall enough to clear the tops of the side skirts! Its not in the manual but the 2.0 can have a 360 torso spin!

[@kidrobot.]

i didn't notice that on mine

[@TheBoozeBoy]

Question: can the Gundam or GM hold their shields with just their arms? I watched a review about Gundam G-3 2.0 and the guy says the handle is just for show.

[@soundofcrimson3869]

Does this kit include screws?

[@redheadphones6]

Nope, all you need a spur cutter and an exact-o blade.

[@soundofcrimson3869]

ah okay thank you!!

[@carlosperez3677]

do you write the music for your videos?

[@peucoman]

Man, I wish this thing got restocked more often. Just got my first Master Grade (the Shining Gundam), and now I want the Granddaddy. But the 3.0 gets so loose so quick it's not funny, and the Ver. Ka is not my cup of tea

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

This review is goddamn 3 years old already. Hey ReadHeadPhones, you willing to do the Origin version?

[@redheadphones6]

3 years... damn, where did the time go? lol. People seem to gravitate to that kit over this 2.0 now a days, so it'd definitely worth looking into, thanks!

[@vrainparadox3018]

Hi! mind if you tell me the BGM of this video please?

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

I never liked that Bandai never made a modern, simplistic RX-78. All the newer kits have a ton of extra detail that clashes with the Zaku that still don't have a modern version.

[@Himurabattosai1878]

The design is same on the mobile suit gundam 1981 and I have that model kit and the chest color is kinda old but me and my dad will fix it

[@wesker919]

Wonder if the Core Block from the GM 2.0 would work on this guy?? But I guess then the GM would be hollow.

[@kidrobot.]

yes

[@yosafatbakti]

my ankle armor is kinda loose, do you have the same problem?

[@kidrobot.]

i didnt

[@นันทพงศ์ชัยศิริพงศ์]

คะแนนเฉลี่ย 92.5% นี่ถือว่าสุดยอดมากแล้วครับ

[@kyddshine]

This is a great kit.

[@Faithoverfear04]

I had to... just had to... subscribe!

[@failed_K]

I really wish I'd picked the 2.0 Instead of the 3.0

[@kirillkapaln4536]

the 2.0 has its quirks too. Get both! I want a 3.0 now...

[@alexanderli5987]

How may I get myself one of these?

[@ffilthyffrank4465]

It's quite sad that only a few people mention the dash in granddaddy's name

[@shauqiharris2772]

This is way better than 3.0 version.

[@cesare6442]

I had to re-paint mine because some of the waist parts literally shattered into pieces

[@kirillkapaln4536]

the armor or the inner frame?

[@cesare6442]

@@kirillkapaln4536 armor waist and chest pieces

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

Which one is better this one or the Origin version?

[@Eggsi__]

Bro it looks so good But the feet hurts me

[@au_kryptosilverstacking6576]

My lil cousin just gave me this and I’m a bad builder 😢😭

[@kirillkapaln4536]

Its not a perfect kit. My first plastic kit i didnt even know needed glue! (battlestar galactica viper)

[@kidrobot.]

​@@kirillkapaln4536 there are no perfect kits

[@lexxier1]

I have it and I haven’t had an issue with the skirting

[@mageleader3699]

This is good stuff. I've got some gunpla nut friends who would love to subscribe. Another plug for my Wing Gundam review request! LOL

[@rebeccaluis1223]

Wow it's definitely worth $54

[@redheadphones6]

$54? Wow, price has sky rocketed since I bought it for $35. It's an amazing kit, but might want to hold of for a restock lol

[@sanictheedgehog]

Personally I think it's a bit too bare bones for my taste, especially when you get all that detail in the inner frame, but I think an extremely faithful anime accurate interpretation needs to exist and it has a perfect rx 78 2 head sculpt, much better than that goofy looking head on the origin master grade. For me though it's the ver ka or the 1.5. They're ancient but they look great when detailed up.

[@youraveragehumanbeing806]

It would have been the perfect anime RX78-2 if it didn't have those short, stumpy(?) looking feet and big hands. But hey, at least it looks real good.

[@cat-pray-emoji]

🥲

[@snowpuddle9622]

3.0 is better

[@redheadphones6]

nah