MG Master Gundam - A Gunpla Retrospective!

Let's take an in-depth look back at the 2002 release Master-Grade Master Gundam from Mobile Fighter G Gundam!
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00:00:00 Intro/Box
00:02:22 Contents
00:05:31 Runners
00:07:13 Review/ Accessories
00:11:06 Construction/ Details
00:14:49 Articulation
00:20:19 Posing/ Conclusion

[@benadrylthundercrotch7144]

I actually really love the rubber soles, I had my Spiegel standing on one foot ON HIS TIPPY TOES for years without falling over. These kits are honestly rad, especially for the price you can usually get them for.

[@dragons_hook]

Sadly, the manual says "this form not replicated in this kit." If you do want the 1/100 wrap around wings, you've got to find the original 1/100 HG from the 90's. The wild thing is, the backpack for that old kit actually fits perfectly in the back of the newer 2002 MG (they share the same 2 peg structure.) Its awesome that the 90s kit has a cross compatible wing shield right out of the box!

[@NeoSlashott]

I love my old 1/100 Master Gundam as a highschool kid. It does has a cloak gimmick that its first MG don't have. So that means both are compatible to both kits? I never tried that even I don't have an MG Master yet. 😅

[@fujitafunk]

There were 1/100 HG kits back then? That’s surprising and not surprising at the same time.

[@NeoSlashott]

@@fujitafunk along with Maxter, Dragon, Rising and etc old 1/100 grade kits waaay back then. 😁😁

[@dragons_hook]

@@NeoSlashott they are! I was plum amazed when I figured it out. I'm pretty sure Master just got a reprint, so he should be a little easier to find.

[@ironphoenix2640]

The School of the Undefeated of the East! The Winds of the King! Zenshin! Keiretsu! Tenpa kyoran! Look, the East is Burning Red!

[@rythm35]

Master gundam is stylized after a bat I believe. Bats are considered a symbol of luck and good fortune in Hong Kong.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

BANDAI PLEASE GIVE THIS GUNPLA A 2.0 And give G Gundam more love in GENERAL At least Master Gundam is VERY likely to get an RG kit

[@valentetellezperez6538]

Dude, Bandai didn't released all of the MG G Gundam kits they announced at that hobby expo years ago (like Maxter, Dragon and Nobel, *especially* Nobel), so it's very unlikely they'll do a 2.0 for the designs that did got released, like Shining, Master and God Gundam (sadly) Besides, they can't leave their Astray and Unicorn recolors unattended 😂

[@MansBestFriend_]

At least they've been releasing the HGs lately so that's something at least.

[@Inubito]

MAKE A TEQUILA GUNDAM KIT YOU COWARDS.

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Wow, Master Gundam's 2002 model is a true classic! 👌🤖

[@ZakuAurelius]

Indeed it is!

[@joelwismer]

Excellent review Zach ! I was on the fence about this Gundam but I’m sold on it now. Thanks for taking the time to review it and I can’t wait to see the finished painted build 😉😉 -jw

[@ZakuAurelius]

My pleasure! Though unfortunately this one isn’t up for painting any time soon

[@ZZeta83]

I just want to note that the hinge for the cockpit is there to compress so the kits could easily cross their arms. The designs don't really allow for it, so I've found it very nice on my MG God Gundam.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Ohhhh yeah! Totally forgot about that!

[@Rodimusprimerib]

Remember building this way back in 2010, loved it for being such a simple MG and next to the God Gundam he looks great. Wish they made all the other G fighter suits in MG.

[@MikeHernandez707]

p.s. hope the wife is doing good with her health shit. My mom had cancer and she did the "treatments" and it ended up her in a curled up ball of pain and suffering till she died. Your wife is younger and stronger so im Praying that she pulls through strong! I have a feeling that your wife is going to get through it and kick its ass! Thank you and your family for everything brother! Keep up the good work!

[@ZakuAurelius]

Thank you so much! Very sorry to hear about your mother. 🫂

[@dtayza5432]

Man, I love this kit but for me it will always be associated with me breaking my God Hand nippers on it. I got so excited for the kit that I built it in one sitting. Absolutely worth it until my tired brain decided to try and clip the wires with my God Hands. Needless to say I found out that the Darkness Finger can still trump the Hand of God... Now the kit stands tall at my desk reminding me to stay focussed.

[@Coolek]

I love G Gundam, people call it shallow, but if you were in love in 80s Hong Kong cinema it is just steaming with all the cultural references. Master Asia's techniques, horse's names have all been insipired by Jin Yong's novels, a large part of the soundtrack was recorded in Cantonese. Such a fun show to watch.

[@ctkwok73]

They do the figure in the soft plastic because figures have very small and fine details that are hard to have injection plastic flow into, at least with the technology during that time period.

[@ORLY911]

The old NG 1/100 can actually do the wing cloak, those kits actually hold up pretty well considering how old they are. To be honest I could see them doing this guy in the Hi Res line to go with its God Gundam.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I would prefer RG but hey, any new kit would be great!

[@MikeHernandez707]

Master Gundam was one of the most articulate kits even as a HG i had! I loved how he came with Fusaiki, i probably fkd the horses name up but that was one of the greatest kits ever! Make sure to build horsey correctly or you will break it like i did. FK! But ya Master Gundam was and still is one of the coolest kits, loved the wings!

[@TheUniversalPanther]

I just got a gao gai gar kit and a gundam universe barbatos lupus Rex figure in the same condition from usag today great way to get nice kits with out breaking the bank😎👍🏿🤗

[@ZakuAurelius]

Awesome! 👍

[@brandonnewell4552]

Literally my first and favorite kit

[@devil0103]

I love master gundam desing, that bat shaped head is unique! i just collect 1/144 so i have the HG master gundam that come with the horse, it has the partsforming wing cape but the extend forearm one not. I hope that bandai make a RG Master gundam with those gimmicks :D

[@NeoSlashott]

1/20 figures' plastic material are slightly soft and durable plastic because of shock absorption and prevents breakage. My MG Shining/God kits have both Domon figures the mobile trace suit and a normal suit. 😁😁 It sometimes fun to paint like a detailed miniature.

[@TheMattTrakker]

I like this design too, reminds me a bit of Epyon. Would be cool to see an RG get released to go with God Gundam

[@ZakuAurelius]

The dark colors and the “ears” are a bit like the Epyon!

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

But I'm warning all of you now As the most experienced fighter around I'll be waiting there for all of you Waiting to crush you I will finally be the ultimate champion THE UNDEFEATED OF THE EAST, WEST, SOUTH, NORTH, AND CENTER I will become SUPER ASIA, and be champion of all HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@0Heeroyuy01]

my master grad burning and shinning from this era model kits are probably the most well built kits iv ever build beside the real grad tallgeese

[@flamezombie1]

No worries on the kung fu lol, kung fu is just Cantonese for “great skill” There’s like, 300 forms of Chinese kung fu. What most people imagine is either Wing Chun or Wushu. Wushu is a theatrical style not meant for fighting. Love the kit, it’s aged surprisingly well! I just got it out of my storage unit and on a shelf.

[@dr.bright6272]

Mastergrade Master. That's kind of funny

[@wolfbrother9025]

Have the MG Gid gundam and those rubber feet are the best idea ever idk why they havent tried to implement it into more kits the stability from it makes so many poses possible that other kits with the same amount of articulation could never do without a stand

[@JYMBO]

This design is VERY similar to the Type J-9 Griffon from Patlabor! i wonder which came first?

[@thrillhouse4151]

*Darkness* Finger!

[@Nuwa_San]

I'm hoping for RG Master Gundam, following the current trend of releasing the main bad guy after the main gundam. We just got Epyon, fingers crossed Master Gundam is next. 🤞

[@ZakuAurelius]

🤞!

[@ez8-frame942]

I think this doesn't need a new one, kit is already good to begin with

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah it’s one of those MG that are pretty much fine and don’t need a 2.0 but would certainly be nicer in 2.0

[@01masters8pwd32]

Ultimate

[@01masters8pwd32]

Gundam

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

I like this kit. Not a giant masterpiece, not a absolute must have, but not garbage. 😂❤

[@ZakuAurelius]

Exactly

[@satansify.]

does the wing do the batman kind of thing? like gundam deathscythe wing robe thingy

[@ZakuAurelius]

It should but this model can’t unfortunately

[@arsenicsulfide7549]

I hope the Master Gundam gets an RG eventually, to go with RG God.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Crossing our fingers!

[@Torirubobbi]

I was thinking about modding the ball joints on the waist into something more modern to get some action poses out of it. It's a shame the kit has so much rubber on it.

[@balgus82]

Do they ever sell the damaged box kits at a discount?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yes but not online, only in the storefront! That said, you could try to maybe ask customer service to help out! They wouldn’t be able to give you a full list of everything on our storefront “damaged box” display, but maybe they could take a photo for you?

[@balgus82]

@@ZakuAurelius I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks.

[@jameshowlett1797]

My first MG ever build... then butchered the wings w some brown paint.. lmao

[@ZakuAurelius]

We’ve all been there 🫂

[@vustvaleo8068]

at best we might get a RG Master Gundam to go along with the RG God Gundam.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I would love it

[@jameshowlett1797]

RG Master w cape armor gimmick plz.

[@neilwood5081]

👍👍👍👍

[@exiagn0012]

Wiser and better reviews of old kits than "that" gunpla channel reviewer who always looks down on old kits

[@Jvsmoothlikegravy]

Do you work for USA gundam store or are you sponsored?

[@artpelegrino9220]

If I remember they're planning to create a RG version of it? 😅

[@ZakuAurelius]

I wish!

[@Claytronpbr427]

My master grade is not the same as this one. I didn't know there was 2.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Maybe you have the gold plated version?

[@Claytronpbr427]

@@ZakuAurelius no it's pretty much this, but my cape closes on mine.

[@Claytronpbr427]

Zaku! I found it, i have the hg 1/100, i have a picture but cant post it. ​@@ZakuAurelius

[@truthseeker9833]

Good review Thank you for reviewing it for what it is, an old kit. Unlike some "other" person who reviewed it and called it trash because it doesnt have all the modern mechanics and features newest mg kits have

[@exiagn0012]

M.G. moments😂

[@ZakuAurelius]

My pleasure! Like I always say, there are no bad kits! 👍

[@LouieMcFly23]

​@@exiagn0012i can't take any of that guy's opinion seriously when it comes to Gunpla

[@AstreaGT]

This will probably get an RG version within the next 2 years.

[@0Ce0UIoPC]

do messed up boxes like this usually get discounted? I would buy more gunpla if they were cheaper...

[@ZakuAurelius]

Discounted and sold in the physical storefront but not online unfortunately

[@NotjustaprotoNaga228]

Epyon before Epyon

[@nicemecha]

The head looks way too big.

[@YeshuaAlchemist]

Gundam Universe version is much better

[@ZakuAurelius]

In terms of proportions, I agree! Just wish it was a model kit