MG Gundam Vidar Announced! Bandai Next Phase Hobby Announcements - August, 2024

[@KSan215]

Just a heads up, the Zgok does include a "fake" IJ torso as its version of an inner frame (the one with a white chest in the picture). The wording on the marketing material is a bit ambiguous, but I think what you see in the picture is what you get, aside from the picture with the actual IJ torso of course.

[@JJTheDev]

it's important to note it's much less colour accurate, which proves it's not the actual hg ij type 2, and they call it the "inner frame", at least based on what translate says about it, so that's a fun fact

[@jordan901]

@@JJTheDev Correct, you can see on the chest armor, vents/vulcans, and ball joints of the torso and the cheeks/vulcans on the head that it is a new mold. Although when inside the Z'Gok the Infinite Justice is in deactive mode, so they probably should have molded it in greyscale, and it would be pretty accurate even without much color separation.

[@spikmaster18]

Holy shit, I thought your April fools video about MG Vidar from years ago, becoming a reality right now

[@Joseph-cr8wg]

5 years for a VIDAR and it comes out NEXT YEAR 😭

[@ericx6969]

Still waiting for age fx burst mode

[@SkylineGTR06]

Dude next year is like 3 months away

[@phenexxxx]

I’d rather wait a while than never get it at all tbh

[@Kodaiva]

@@SkylineGTR06 this thing is coming out in like 7 months dude

[@suloea]

keep whining

[@redheads604]

the z'gok includes a dummy IJ torso. You can use the actual torso from the HGCE IJ if you want.

[@JJTheDev]

30 minute preference was advertised as a line where you create your own "favourite thing" (their tweet announcing it), aka popular characters. so its dwf meant to be the generic "stufd youd like" aka a preference, rater than "performance" since they dont plan on only doing musuc related characters

[@marzbee115]

Did you bash your head on the keyboard?

[@Jajamola888]

bro said absolutely nothing 🔥🔥

[@JJTheDev]

@@marzbee115 My keyb has lots of broken keys, so I stopped caring about typos lol

[@GeremyG]

The new studio is looking great!

[@vuvo4657]

My guess why Bandai chose 30 Minutes Preference is probably because they want to use that branding for other anime as well. Bocchi the Rock just happened to be the first series in the line due to its popularity. In the future, I hope they will do Konosuba, Frieren, Haruhi, Hololive...

[@MrQuester1]

this is what i was also thinking though they did have the one Uma musame kit that I feel should belong in this line. It was probably a one off to test how well it would do and now they made a whole line because it did well.

[@Climhazard88]

Regarding Konosuba, Kadokawa is doing their own model kit line for their properties. The first kit in the line is Megumin and she just released a few days ago. Haruhi is also a Kadokawa property but they haven't announced any kits for it. The other ones they have announced kits for are Oshi no Ko, A Certain Scientific Railgun, Date A Live, Mushoku Tensei, and Re:Zero.

[@branchygiraffe]

So for the Z’Gok torso, it comes with a justice torso that’s not as color accurate, but you can take the body off your HG Infinite Justice Spec II and put it in the Z’Gok still they’re both compatible

[@ZakuAurelius]

All the info I’m seeing on it only says that’s it’s compatible. And the image showing all the contents doesn’t show the simple Justice torso. So I don’t think that’s correct 🤔 do you have a source?

[@branchygiraffe]

@@ZakuAurelius on one of the promo images if you translate it, it says “The shape of the internal frame is modeled after the "Infinite Justice Gundam Type-2"”, the body in that image is much more simplified aswell missing the black portion on the chest area. I cant read Japanese so I could totally be wrong but the justice bodies seem to be two different ones in the promo images

[@ZakuAurelius]

Never mind I see it now! 👍

[@lohengrin9127]

Mg vidar makes me want to do a mg barbatos/vidar kitbash

[@ZakuAurelius]

Nice idea!

[@cd5sircoupe]

Hell yeah. So I have a 1/100 Vidar I did several years ago that came out mint, full paint job and so on. Unfortunately my Lupus Rex from that line broke a hip and I haven't been assed to repair the joint so it's just sitting in a box, but that kit was also great before it broke. I also bought a HG Psycho around that time solely in order to cannibalize the arms to make my own Hazel Gigantic Arm Unit, but then they came out with that Hazel kit and I swiftly bought it. So the Psycho's just been sitting in my backlog for probably about 4 years now, whenever I build it I'm probably going to paint it in AoZ livery. The Psycho mk2 is so much cooler though, I'd rather have one of those, especially considering the original Psycho is like a 20 year old kit...

[@Cathmore0]

I was hoping for the Kimaris Vidar since it never got a 1/100. But I'm just glad they're finally using the IBO frame for a new MG.😁

[@VolkswagenGamer]

Yes the Kimaris would have been my pick as well

[@kamenriderovant9676]

​@@VolkswagenGamerIncoming P-Bandai Kimaris Vidar/Kimaris parts.

[@VolkswagenGamer]

@@kamenriderovant9676 if we get it at all I would be excited 😅

[@Kodaiva]

regular vidar is way more popular isnt it

[@golasticus]

Personally I think it's not "wishing for something else" but rather "wishing for more of the same." We have a MG drought, now we got one but it's still a drought so hopefully there's more to come. Other than that, I'm really hyped for the Vidar myself. Apart from the Lupus Rex, it's the only other IBO mobile suit that I really wanted an MG of and I was honestly surprised it's actually happening because I'm pretty convinced it wouldn't. Also, now that you mentioned the MG Graze, I kinda also want one myself.

[@simpleanswer8954]

I'm definitely on board for a MG Graze. A Bael and Grimgerde would also be nice. I do find it funny how many people are claiming MG is "back" when they announced one single release, and it's based on a frame tooling they've had for five years already.

[@Sirmoshi1]

The Zgok includes a fake dumbed down version of the justice but you can replace that with the torso and head from the HG Kit ! just a heads UP !

[@BLAZE084]

Woohoo! New studio, new MG Vidar. Awesome!

[@AzraelThanatos]

Really wish there was an actual new entry grade. The Strike Rouge is the same as the one from the bucket kit from 2 years ago with an added sticker...and it's still a Strike recolor. We need something beyond the Strike, Gramps, and Nu for base kits there

[@GeorgeK340]

I wish it's a grunt suits for new EG. Then we can build an army with a lot lower price. We already have a lot of Option parts sets for different weapons anyway.

[@bearabletable7527]

@@GeorgeK340 STRIKE DAGGER FROM SEED AND ZAKU II ENTRY GRADE WOULD BE DOPE

[@TekkamanMeijin]

25:33 your right eye is confirmed made of plamo. Also stoked for more standard MGs!

[@Lionotus]

I cant wait for Armored Core 6 kits! Only problem is i don't know how the Bandai ones will stack up against Kotobukiya, who are also making AC6 kits. Would love to see you make a video on that when the time comes!

[@briannotbryan3888]

Love the look of the new studio so far. Hope we will get a tour soon, and how you did the lighting for the shelves.

[@banzaicharge3088]

MORE MG's Bandai!!!

[@rbaldino]

I really like the new studio space. Reminds me of your space in Korea. I like seeing all the kit boxes in the background.

[@shinatoIV]

MG Vidar will definitely be on my list to get. Hopefully we also get a Lupus Rex MG in the near future

[@FeralWarpwolf]

MG VIDAR, YASS! (Skipped the FM Vidar in the wait of more IBO MG Gundams. Happy, they finally brought Gaelio into the big scale!)

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

So excited for the MG Gundam Vidar, it's about time! 🎉🤖

[@ninjatango]

grades have been increasingly irrelevant and less distinct, which is fine…like the background in the video w/ the shelves btw, very Classic Zakuaurelius…and Marida Cruz Figurise WHEN?

[@kenanhartanto6799]

Loving the new background!

[@Coolio_Ash]

YEAH BABY!!! REGULAR MG LETS GO!!!! I hope they make an mg graze soon, seriously cant wait for the vidar tho!!!

[@sjleonhart75]

Yo, homie, one new MG in so many years isn't what I would call an MG return.

[@mattgreen753]

Finally MG bros, today is a good day!

[@DarkROSkull013]

Your office looks awesome. That MG Vidar looks fine. Probably gonna get it when it hits shelves. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to more mecha musume kits, either 30MS or Figurise Standard.

[@mr-pm3jj]

Hopefully a version of Barbatos is the next PG

[@m.ppanca5057]

just one more big guy left, Quin Mantha, hope we got it on 26 or 27

[@HaohmaruHL]

The official 30 Minutes Label presentation on their channel states the "Preference" brand concept means "自分だけの”好き”を創り出そう！", or roughly "Let's build/produce what only you personally prefer/like". As usual, the Japanese language is very vague, trying to convey things beautifully and make it sound nice without much actual meaning to it. And as usual the English language is used as a decoration for marketing purposes and makes little sense. It's probably just a gateway for Bandai to shoehorn in random characters under the unified 30 Minutes Label line so they don't spend too much money in R&D for making it into a more expensive Figure Rise Standard. And probably also creating a safe cushion in case the sales of an unpopular character bombs (so they don't repeat the poor fate of the unpopular Kyokai Senki line, which fails to sell even during 40-50% discounts). So they could create an excuse like "oh well, it wasn't popular because it's a niche character only for the selected people who like it". I'm in Osaka and visit plamo stores several times a week, so here's my perspective. Bandai is already struggling with the production of just the Gundam model kits and there's always deficit of gunpla kits on the shelves so I don't know what they're thinking there. Waiting for a reprint of a certain kit now takes several years. The gunpla reprints are sold out within an hour. I can't even make it in time to commute after work to the store to grab one box for myself. The online preorders are sold out several months in advance. You can't even get the regular releases like the HG Origin Zaku 2 for example - the online preorders for December are already over. You can only get in line to wait for someone to cancel theirs. That, or go buy a second hand for double/triple the price. You can preorder the announced MG Vidar ONLY if you win your privilege to preorder it in a lottery first. What a joke. I won't even bother and will just wait until March. It's impossible to buy anything because nothing is in stock (except the Kyokai Senki and 30MM, which nobody wants). People now grab any gunpla they see on the shelf due to hunger and frustration of not being able to buy what they wanted. Every reprint spreads the hype like the release of a new iPhone. People line up in advance (which is now getting prohibited by the rules of some stores, and violating it can get you banned from entering). Japan is still a very analog retail society due to shopping points being within easy reach (walkable or commutable The demand per capita is too high because there are so many nerds among Japanese across all demographics. And on top of that you also have tons of chinese tourists buying too (I swear like 80% of store visitors are chinese tourist now, I barely hear any Japanese speech inside anymore). Kansai is very close to china so it feels like there's some special Osaka Plamo Boat Trip campaign going on over there or something. Yet Bandai keeps bloating up their product line even further to make it even harder for themselves to manufacture and for us to buy. The manufacturing is still only within Japan (aside from some made in china kits, like the SDEX or SDW Heroes line), but there aren't enough factories to rotate all these products effectively. The bottleneck is real.

[@LoliconSamalik]

It's called 30 Minute Preference probably because they are starting to go all in on licenced kits and are giving it its own line. So if you enjoy kits as intricate as 30M, you can now mix and match with licenced works

[@Pa1ad1no]

Frickin finally!

[@sakuchan6391]

Really hyped for mg vidar and bocchi chan... 🎉

[@ojibuilds]

Congrats on your new office space! My dreams for an MG Legend and Saviour has been renewed thanks to this release 😂

[@GeorgeK340]

MG Vidar is my dream comes true. Already pre-ordered it and planing for painting. Now I need to find MG Barbatos for painting too since Barbatos is my 2nd build and I never thinking about painted it at that time. I'm also very excited for 30MF kits too. I like the fantasy setting and I hope my local store has enough stocks for those Knight and Fighter class. I want to collect atleast all of their basic units. Yhe option parts can be a little bit too much...

[@Pesa_]

man i couldn't believe when i saw the vidar announcement, after so many years finally. now i just need the lupus rex mg and half of my wishlist will become reality

[@cameronjay3]

Hyped about Vidar but idk still feels like they could of released more

[@sakidickerson]

I love the included extra damaged parts. I hope this becomes a standard. Just one damaged duplicate part

[@ZakuAurelius]

I agree! But also hope more hand option parts becomes a standard as well… or the inclusion of waterslide decals 😭

[@Mistouze]

Happy for all the MG bros! Might even get it as a companion to my MG Barbatos. No MGSD though? Is the line dying? :P

[@SirSybian]

2025 looking kick arse so far with the psycho and vidar - woot !!!

[@TheGunplaVeteran]

I'm Pretty excited for the MG Vidar

[@jemster38]

I have the FM Vidar and it looks not all that much different from the MG. The MG looks a little bit more detailed but it won't justify me getting another VIdar since I'm not that big of a fan of it. But I'm glad Bandai is releasing a new MG. There's still a tiny flame left on that candle!

[@jemster38]

Zack, I noticed your eye is red at 25:32. Sorry for pointing that out but I'm just concerned and I thought I should give you a heads-up. Take care bro!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yes you’re right! It’s been like that for a week or so. Just burst blood vessel I assume but it’s not really getting better so actually planning to go see the doctor soon 😬

[@leviettri3576]

​@@ZakuAureliusshould have gone to a doctor sooner ngl

[@jemster38]

@@ZakuAurelius I understand seeing a doc in the US is not as simple as in Korea, so all the more reason to get it done sooner! 👌

[@Tronjheimr]

Heck yeah! More MG kits

[@Avalance0317]

Gosh finally some nice new MG kit. And it is from IBO!

[@failed_K]

the only full release MG to be revealed and it comes out next year💀

[@ryusei8467]

Copium about IJ and RF in MGs

[@rapidemboar4625]

I mean yeah, this event was stated by Bandai to be specifically for kits releasing in Q1 of next year.

[@phenexxxx]

at least we’re getting an mg and its an IBO kit so I honestly can’t be mad

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

I heard there's also a Gusion in green form

[@MrQuester1]

love the new set up so far!

[@dumpsitemecha8281]

I thought of Graze coming first, but we got Vidar, alright!

[@nemisous83]

Well MSRP is what the the item will be sold at in Japan however distributors are not sold the kit as MSRP it's actually much lower so a kit that is 3000 yen MSRP will be sold to the store at dealer prices like 2500 yen and 500 yen is essentially supposed to be the retailers cut of the profit however I've worked at Hobby Lobby before and they aren't buying these kits at full MSRP and taking on their own price to cover shipping etc. they buy them at dealer prices and usually tack on about 15 dollars to account for these kits sitting on shelves for several weeks. Granted this applies to larger stores smaller shops it's different they are paying MSRP. However places like Amazon, Hobby Lobby, and USAgundamstore have no excuse because they are buying them at dealer prices you are essentially paying more. In 2008 you could still buy the MG 2.0 Zaku for 32-35 dollars and that was during the 2008 recession when the yen was stronger than the US dollar.

[@Aanderan]

I assume it's going to be 1/35 like the previous utility suit gundam base got we finally get a MG kit of an Ippei design!!!

[@vustvaleo8068]

well the people who wished that they want the other IBO Gundams as a MG kit probably did not like the Vidar as in each person has their own favorite IBO Gundam design, like me for example who wanted a MG Astaroth Origin, lol.

[@Delfydoo]

I thought the same thing about the 30 Minutes Preference, but not like what you said, but I thought it should be 30 Minutes Reference? I assume they are going to make more anime references of 30 Minutes model kits, but who knows

[@galechronos]

Don't know if I plan to get the Vidar but I'm looking forward to 30 Minute Fantasy still and the recently announced kamen rider zero-one kit.

[@ootb-builds]

Nice new studio! That 1/7 Megami Device Astra Ninja statue... Me not definitely jelly :( Her and her sister Archer are my dream PVC figures... Too bad I'm broke AF to get them both :(

[@scarletrain6757]

So if the Gun Barrel striker was turned into an HG maybe paired up with a new dagger L, what would you like to see added to the striker pack to make it better?

[@raceldacillo743]

I'm still waiting for an mgsd exia 🤔 but vidar looks cool too

[@elnavales]

Need a 2.0 for all of the 0083 mobile suits. I also think a MG Methuss is realistic since it's pretty much a yellow Rezel.

[@MarkNDelaSanta]

Let's go!! 🔥

[@bunsdarius9223]

I hope this'll be the same with the 00 kits where every year bandai released a new mg from dynames to virtue to complete the 1st gen 00 gundams.

[@JericoLeslie]

It’s been what 2 fucking years?! I will sell my right kidney for a Mg Barbatos Lupus or Lupus Rex

[@rasheedsanders1067]

I ordered two Gunbarrel Strikers but I should also order a second Ple 2.

[@JackMcmahon-d5t]

The hg gunleon looks cool

[@jacktueton7445]

Bandai announces one mg.... MG IS BACK EVERYONE!

[@seanswader7425]

I was actually super surprised that the M&M VF-22’s were both standard releases, especially since Gamlin’s was a web exclusive.

[@jamesgeorge2852]

Hell yes! Vidar was one of my favourite mobile suits of iron blooded orphans always loved how evil he looked

[@Grennymcgee]

I'm hoping you guys are having a holiday sale this weekend👀🤔📦

[@ZakuAurelius]

Very likely! 😉

[@14bis42]

Hi there . I am not sure if you have any info about it , but why this model for a MG ? I mean , since 1989 I have been waiting for a 1/100 version of the Higog from the 0080 . Or a 1/100 of the Gerbera Tetra. I dont care with MG since they are to much as a toy for me . But a regular 1/100 would be great for any model maker. Well , let us know if you have any info on that. Thanks , :)

[@tomassoejakto]

19:43 BOCCHIIIIII 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Mordred452]

Bocchi the rock!! Definitely buying that one.

[@RicQuintanilla]

your office is looking great! but that Blood Eye is kinda freeky. 25:32 I've had them before. i'm sure you have had some decent stress with the move and family life. hope it clears up soon.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah I think it’s just from over-exertion from the move unfortunately. Been like that for a week or so. Gonna maybe go see the doctor this week 🫤

[@RicQuintanilla]

@@ZakuAurelius they clear on their own, but it could be a sign of high blood pressure. I've had something as small as a coughing fit from allergies trigger it. Either way, I hope it gets better !

[@Emcron]

with the glut of income generated from p-bandai, it's nice to see more effort being put into the retail releases lol

[@gorgieforgie8529]

Nice background❤❤❤

[@kelitas]

Please bandai. A mg kshatriya is all i ask. I would even accept a real grade, even a modern high grade remake would be fine.

[@wulf8889]

The HG Z'gok has a dummy IJ torso.

[@omegadeltazero]

If bandai makes an mg akatsuki and amatsu mina I will give them my entire wallet and its contents

[@tidus2nd]

I really wanna know how much they marked up pbandai kit sold in shop in the USA? Here in Malaysia it's almost double the retail price. Bot scalpers are crazy here.

[@Hafiz_7178]

True

[@olo398]

Depends, but I've seen around 2x-4x markup off Peebs price. Thats not including amazon resellers which sell for a crazy price (seen like 5x)

[@tidus2nd]

@@olo398 woah seriously that much?!

[@tidus2nd]

@@olo398 it was better back then where people don't know too much about them except a few of us

[@OuroborosChoked]

We're getting closer and closer to Bandai making the Tequila Gundam... Sure, if they do, it'll probably be PBandai. Sure, if they do, it'll probably be just an HG. But still!

[@kamenriderovant9676]

Mexico P-Bandai only😂.

[@Enzo_Matrix92]

So does this mean Lupex Rex MG

[@macgruber1920]

The shuffle alliance Gundams being P Bandai is a proper crime. I’m really bummed about it :(

[@NotAsianButFlip]

I wouldve freaked out if they chose the gundam bael instead of the vidar for the next mg…

[@kamenriderovant9676]

RG Master Gundam and Wing Gundam Zero(TV) 2025.

[@spikmaster18]

So HGUC Psyco Gundam MK-II is a thing, now.....give me HGUC Quinn Mansa

[@minhng5127]

Does anyone want the MG Bael and Kimaris Vidar???

[@mr-pm3jj]

They basically have the gundam frame. There is no reason we shouldnt have a bael and gusion rebake/full city

[@noranomics]

FINALLY AN MG WORTH GETTING

[@kidrobot.]

lol

[@ManapuaMan]

Lol the sarcasm! 😂

[@whiteglint7694]

my worry is that like my barbatos, the vidar shoulder connection will be loose after a bit.

[@kamenriderovant9676]

They have upgraded that.

[@whiteglint7694]

​@@kamenriderovant9676good to hear if true

[@jayempreem]

I agree. Boy Band G Gundam Boys should not P-Bandai. HG Tequila Gundam should be P.B. I hope MG Vidar is not loose as the HG. Kidding lol Either way the bootleg kits catching up so yeah let's see.

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

Putting the Yen into a currency converter and expecting that to be the price is some mad "first time on the internet" energy. Like... guys... do you think the kit _teleports_ to the store? And for free, at that?

[@ZakuAurelius]

You’d be surprised 🙄

[@dilanwickramaratne3399]

Amazon for retail kits. Your statement is true for every other source

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

​@dilanwickramaratne3399 Really? Because I just checked the prices for the HG Aerial on Amazon AU and US and it's nowhere near the yen price converted directly into AUD or USD.

[@tydshiin5783]

​@@Fuzzy_Barbarian you ought to try find who supplies them, I found the one that imports to my country and they also sell individual sets and costs half(at most) compared to what other retailers sell

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

@@tydshiin5783 Suppliers aren't _meant_ to sell to non-businesses at wholesale prices. If you found one that's doing that, odds are they're doing something they shouldn't be. They're meant to sell to _businesses_ at lower prices (especially at higher volumes), and the businesses will in turn mark up the product to make a profit.

[@SpaceCat82]

bro, your right eye, are you ok?

[@TrojanLloydPer]

I take back what i said I though bandai is moving towards RG this is a good move starting with vidar and im hoping its Full release not P-Bandai

[@dsleong8328]

Unless we're getting at least three brand new mg every year,no they're never coming back

[@kevvchann825]

Video starts at 2:59

[@thorscape3879]

I'm quite disappointed tbh. Bandai is usually good with anniversary releases, but there's nothing for Turn A for the 25th anniversary. They did GaiGaiGar's 25th, but not Turn A? The Sumo and Kapool only have old ca.2001 kits that are out of production and afaik the Flat, WaDom, and Wad have no official kit. All that exists that is "modern" are the MG A and X and the HG A.

[@matthewschoen9827]

Maybe it's me, but I can't tell the difference between this vidar and the full mechanics

[@shinonomura7143]

MG Marchosias Please

[@sugararmor8]

Figure rise Haman Karn PLEASE

[@jfys2130]

I believe one day Geara Zulu

[@ZakuAurelius]

Same! Hoping for it

[@darkhawkzero]

It’s another waste on yes take my money but hoping on a lupus or Rex Jesus Bandai WTH back to the shop customizing a RG GP03s

[@Fuzzy_Barbarian]

I paid way too much for the Buzzmod Bocchi figure. If I knew we were getting a model line from Bandai, I wouldn't have even considered it! I trust Bandai to at least get the members of Kessoku Band out, as opposed to Buzzmod who might just release Bocchi and nobody else. Ugh, Bandai, announce things earlier!