MG Zeta Gundam Ver KA - The NEW BEST Zeta (4K)

[@redheadphones6]

Yo~ Thanks for watching! Help support the channel! ko-fi.com/redheadphones6 Twitter: twitter.com/redheadphones6 Instagram: instagram.com/redheadphones6/ Intro: 00:00 Skip Intro: 0:36 Build: 1:05 Appearance: 5:53 Articulation: 8:51 Gimmicks: 14:01 Transformation: 16:30 Final: 18:38

[@Robert-sy6pn]

Please do the Mg Guntank

[@Pikminer-5087]

The proportions and look of this kit were so anime inspired, Katoki even went through the trouble of molding a miniscule Zeta symbol into the bottom of the forehead jewel.

[@tedhodge4830]

Fun fact, Katoki himself actually wanders over to each completed sprue and engraves it himself with a miniature hammer and chisel.

[@skutch2439]

He even gave it the oversized hands from the original art. Katoki made his job the engineering of the transformation that much more difficult just to capture the proportions from the original anime. What a madman.

[@GoldenBuckles99]

But he didn't add the tiny triangles under the vfin which the 2.0 has :( sadness

[@TypeVertigo]

The Ver.2.0 has this too.

[@GeremyG]

Zeta is in my top 3 Gundam designs ever, I was so excited to build this when I got it and it did not disappoint.

[@Tak_Fuj15]

Same here bro

[@redheadphones6]

Same, the Zeta is such a cool design, and despite only being in the 2nd anime series, it's a wild change up from the standard Gundam design. Great suit, and I'm really hoping we can get a White Zeta 3 some time soon.

[@DariusVladimirAuditore]

I was honestly surprised how this kit is so anime accurate. I was expecting a more stylized ver Ka look, but I'm glad they went full animation accuracy.

[@redheadphones6]

Yeah, it was a real surprise. Not that I'm complaining. Really hope future Ver KA kits continue to go this route.

[@miragebangbravern]

Yeah, even Katoki himself stated that he wanted to go for a more anime accuracy look

[@zafranorbian757]

@@redheadphones6 I mean the MG Narrative seems ultra anime accurate, though to be fair the Narrative is already Katokis baby.

[@_s-p-e-c-t-r-a_music_]

So glad to see you again! I've dropped off from building kits because I can't really afford new ones at the moment, but I really want this MG. They're the bulk of what I collect, and I don't have a Zeta yet. All you've done is convince me I need it just that much more. Great video and review, by the way!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! That happens to me a lot too. Too many kits to buy, not enough money lol.

[@BleekBrown]

If you live in the US, I recommend going to Hobby Lobby if you have one near you. They've been stocking more Gunpla kits, this included. With %40, the lit comes down to roughly $56, pretty good price. I personally like to detail my kits so I get as much value as I can

[@charlesyoung8600]

I just built the 2.0 definitely worth it!!!

[@MyNameIsSonsky]

i bought the Zeta Ver Ka after watching this video. Please make a new one. the gunpla community needs videos like this. relaxing yet detailed not unlike the loud ones.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I don't watch many other review channels, kind of don't want to mess with my own vibe, but it is kind of weird to me how energetic reviews can be. Gunpla to me is about relaxing. Just putting on some nice music and losing yourself in simply putting pieces together. It's such a nice destresser. I'm really happy that translates into these videos!

[@dukleth50]

Never miss an upload. Been waiting for this one

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks, hope it was worth the wait!

[@mattr75]

This was the first Ver Ka kit I ever built. Solid kit

[@taoyizhi]

I love your detailed reviews and always to forward to them!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Hope to have more out soon.

[@iguzzletwinks]

Oh hell yeah, love to see a new review from you man

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks!

[@-pablohurb9554]

Nice! Glad to see you uploading more

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! The goal is 1 new video a month.

[@TChap-kb8uk]

Honestly this kit has become my favorite MG, one thing that might help your ground poses is that the lower knee can actually bend forward both helping you balance the legs more and also for making some very Obari style poses that i just adore, on another note though watching your video has made me realize i didn't do the transformation quite right since the nose on mine is tilted up a fair degree lmao

[@rob3879]

Another brilliant review! Thanks for continuing to post your amazing content.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks for watching! These are a lot of fun to make.

[@fattiger6957]

Though the MkII was my favourite hero machine from Zeta, this model has made me appreciate the Zeta. This is definitely on my wishlist. And a wholeheartedly agree with you about a Mk II VerKa. The 2.0 is fantastic (the first MG I ever built) but I would love to see a new one with modern engineering and the whole suite of VerKa detail.

[@redheadphones6]

Yeah, I really like the Gundam MK-II ver 2.0. One of my favorite kits ever. But I do have to admit that it's showing it's age quite a bit. Molded in head vents, awkward to paint around leg vents, a few too many poly-caps and seamlines. I really wouldn't be against an upgrade.

[@AstreaGT]

This should be a staple in every Zeta lover's collection. One of my top 5 builds. Honestly, I'd have a hard time not picking up any Ver. Ka kits going forward. Every one is a banger in some aspect. Some older ones might be sketchy but that's the evolution of modeling for ya. Can't go wrong with anything going forward.

[@sheepfly]

Great to see you back, amazing review

[@dr.jimeagleii4108]

Man, I’ve said it before, but you are honestly my favorite reviewer. If it hasn’t been for your reviews, id have never started painting my builds. Wish we could get you a deal with a supplier so you could do this more often

[@GuinevereBlood]

Another fantastic review - I've been waiting to see this ever since I saw you were working on it. I built the kit a bit ago and enjoyed it quite immensely; it looked good and felt as solid as a brick, and I'm hoping to get a second one to display in waverider mode. As far as anime accuracy, I feel like the ver.Ka and 2.0 succeed at it in different areas, but the ver.Ka manages to capture the overall "feel" of the lineart much more accurately, expressing the stout and powerful, but sleek and fast feeling of it almost perfectly.

[@avellanozagunpla9074]

Im so happy that the quality of your videos improves over time!

[@quainejohnson4808]

Your videos are informative, but also very relaxing

[@lord_drinpap1923]

best Gundam reviewer ever! thanks to you i know that the Zeta is a Must buy!keep up making amazing reviews!!!!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Hope to make more soon.

[@hanzzoiloestrada8618]

Wow please make more gunpla reviews! Honestly i like your video format on reviewing this kit! I think you're the only one i really liked reviewing this kit

[@XkurixXx]

you got the best gundam reviews man thanks

[@rascallymanx8947]

This is my 3rd favorite kit oat behind the pg gp01 and the mg rx78 2.0, coincidentally this video released on the same day i recieved the new Natrative ver Ka. Cant wait to build it!

[@Tomtenthemech]

new red headphones video!! aww yeah!! this kit is a masterpiece

[@REmasteredSEED911]

Welcome back! Good to see you again.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Always good to be back.

[@DRum886]

It's funny how much of a Zeta hater I was initially. Then I watched the series, and I got the HGUC Revive kit. Fell in love with it enough to get this MG VerKa kit and holy hell is it the best looking MG right out of the box!

[@gabrielporto5610]

My man. New vid from my favorite gunpla creator 😁

[@juliuskazunaga8916]

I'm so glad to see you making this videos again bro.

[@malcay5550]

THE MG GOAT IS BACK WITH A RETURN TO FORM

[@redheadphones6]

FORM HAS BEEN RETURNED ?

[@tannersula1626]

I'm loving the current direction of the MG Ver Ka line and I'm hoping we get a Ver Ka GP01 and GP02

[@masterkent1]

Something i was really impressed with was that he made the design choice to have the shoulder armors open up a bit so that the bicep can rotate without having to compensate with extending the arm length which could risk the proportions of his design

[@drozthewolf]

I'm literally building it right now, watching KZbin, when I got the notification for this video. Wild! I was hoping you'd review it! Keep up the awesome work!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Weird timing on that lol. Hope your build goes well!

[@pkt0827]

I'm honestly surprised how much I agree with what you said in the review, especially the transformation. I transformed the 2.0 back & forth multiple times & it was fairly easy to do, but I transformed the Ver Ka exactly once & didn't want to do it again. Also as funny as it sounds, I do prefer how the 2.0 wave rider looks. The bigger wings actually work quite well in wave rider compared to the MS mode where its a bit too distracting imo. Anyway, great review overall, hope to see more reviews from you in the future

[@redheadphones6]

Whew, I was nervous I was going crazy when I said the 2.0 was easier to transform lol. Honestly I didn't know if anyone would agree with me on that, so thanks for the reassurance on that.

[@FKATorp]

Got one of these bad boys last black friday I really should start building it

[@foshdon_pap]

I loved the Video! Amazing work! Keep up dude!!!!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks!

[@Kaiju_Kommandox6]

We're so back

[@silver_c1oud]

13:28 what i miss about the 2.0 is that the back wing had a locking mechanism that allows the Kit to be Stable is the wing is not deployed

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Loved this and will be getting a second copy

[@Literallyan0body]

Hey I was really fascinated how you extra details on the kits. Any plans making detailing tip video?

[@greycat111]

Bro we need more of your videos, youre my favorite english speaking gunpla channel. If you need hep with patreon or something let us know!

[@zulleali1597]

I got this forr my birthday from my wife and I absolutely love it. Rather simple build too as ver ka, refreshing. however the bandai waterslides is the one that upsets me lol... (as usual) I love the legs. and the shoulder-core-chest is weird though cus it's hollow. Gotta be careful with the shoulder hinge.

[@ern8988]

👑 you dropped this

[@tedhodge4830]

The only trouble spot I found was the joint within the chest. It allows for great swivels but the peg-joint connection is a bit shallow, allowing it to separate if you're trying to get it into a good pose. Other than that, the hips and legs are solid as a rock, and even survived my cat running through my shelf a couple times when he got the zoomies.

[@swagm0mmy906]

my goats back again !!!!!

[@TolpuInAksyon]

Please do a review on MG Banshee Ver ka. Thanks. All power to your channel!

[@bluu9300]

I know you seem to have a taste for the older style kits, but will you eventually review the Narrative gundam ver. Ka.? I recently built it and man was it a joy to build.

[@trickynick9139]

I've always been curious what specific song you use for your background music in your videos. I've been trying to find it for a while but to no avail. It invokes a certain nostalgia in me that no other song has.

[@Robert-sy6pn]

please review the mg guntank id be so happy!

[@loiedonn4192]

The 1.0 has landing gears, grenade launcher, hyper mega launcher and LED option for the tail stabilizer. The 2.0 ditches the LED and landing gears and replaces it with the action base/diorama launch pad with 2 mini pilots and still retains the hyper mega launcher and grenade launcher. The Ver.Ka only has the landing gears and grenade launcher. It seems to save costs Bandai only put the bare minimum accessories for the Ver.Ka.

[@TruckerJj2]

I wish this had anime accurate separation for all of the vents and yellow details the only yellow should be for the v fin, collar, chest vents, and stripes on the shield. everything else should be more orange (the hg revive even kind of did this)

[@RainingHujan___]

You kinda missed the fact that this kit has an ab crunch, thus allowing it to have a really unique waist swivel

[@TrueProphecy22]

Haven't built mine yet, it's going to replace my 2.0 in my Gundam Team display.

[@jazzching37]

👍👍Thanks for your sharing

[@prb463]

Great review of a great kit! Real quick, you mention doing touchups with a Gundam marker. What kind of markers do you use, and do you usually use the marker itself or a paintbrush as a medium?

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I just use the marker itself. I don't like making things too complicated lol. Just the straight marker, do a coat, wait 5 minutes, hit it with another coat, repeat until it looks good, then go back with very sharp blade and clean up the edges. It's not for everyone, but it works for me.

[@Ogrimmygrimgrim]

Honestly, I still am having trouble with how the chest collapses in. When I tried transforming it back from flight mode it kept popping out and it took me about an hour of resisting dealers to throw it against a wall to at least have it stay together.

[@Bigdaddygas]

I love your vids, but I’ve been wondering how you paint your Zaku eyes? They look so damn good, I’d love to know what paint you use!

[@TurnTexAustin]

Great review as usual! Question: Can you plug a saber beam into the rifle to make the beam bayonet mode like in the show? Also, think you may have misspoke since the rifle is usually extended in hand and not in WV mode.

[@Aanderan]

I'd like to agree with you on the 5/5 for appearance the added vortex generators definitely spoil it. This isn't even from an anime accuracy point of view as I tend to love the previous verkas that slapped them on; however they seem much too chunky compared to the ZZ's which did the separate silver piece gimmick much better. It's also something about the symmetry and placement of them that feels like it spoils everything great about the kit, Definitely feel like the were placed a little too close to the already present blue bits of the design. There's little things I can complain about like how the face has been awkwardly squashed inward or how slim the bellbottoms are compared to the anime + the concept art for this kit, but they're so minor in the grand scheme of how amazing the kit is

[@Aanderan]

also a shame to see the fake foot piston from the 2.0 to go :p

[@DocFubar89]

Glad to see a new video. The design of zeta has actually grown on me but I hate the ZZ.

[@DocFubar89]

I kinda want this but also curious if they'd do the red zeta

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Yeah the viper also the karaba

[@dainatalvirk6853]

I feel the transformation is the most important part of a zeta, because of that I still prefer the 2.0 over the ver ka

[@zulleali1597]

i wonder if i have to topcoat do i need to mask the chest silver coating?

[@ShinSuperSaiyajin]

I already have the 2.0 version but after watching this, I might get the Ver Ka LOL

[@mihd9874]

You can actually pull feet down for some improved ankle articulation.

[@LordSpleach]

I still want a MG Gundam Exia 2.0!

[@gameingisfun1]

did you pick up the mg ver ka narrative gundam?

[@Arc_TheAirPirate]

Where is this vs the new Metal Zeta?

[@JasonGardner-m2o]

A mk2 ver.ka would be interesting tbh, the old mg is good but ball joint hips suck, and the legs can get a Lil loose over time

[@acidous]

Are you sure its more anime accurate? I had a feeling its more "lineart accurate", but those IMO rarely looks like the gundam in motion in the actual show. I might be wrong because I saw the Zeta ages ago, but I was under the impression that 2.0 nailed proportions much better.

[@TheShyShotaArcive]

Rick Diaz Quattro when?

[@bagea]

WERE SO BACK

[@andyreeves6771]

You didn’t have problems with slotting the blue forearm in? It seems like a common issue people have one that I think will be a problem for new builders , it’s supposed to snap around the yellow parts but the angle that’s required for this is hard to understand and will result in either stress marks or it refusing to sit flush and it requires a worrying amount of force to unpeg them to try again.

[@redheadphones6]

Interesting. I never had that problem. Thanks for bringing it up though, I'll look into it.

[@itsmepamz2477]

I got a mixed feeling for this kit. Sure it's much waaaay better than 2.0. But I don't like some of its features, like the silver fin poking through from chest like almost every Ver Ka kits (although I like it on Narrative because Katoki Hajime originally designed it), it comes without Hyper Mega Launcher and launcher base, the looks on waverider mode, and especially the price. Probably will try it after I done with Zeta 2.0, and maybe it will change my mind.

[@kaihayase1205]

I got the Zeta MG Ver Ka at Hobby Lobby for 40% off.

[@TypeVertigo]

This is the single best Zeta Gundam model kit out there. Unlike the Ver.2.0 this doesn't sacrifice stability in mobile suit mode for the transformation. And while that had the dedicated base, it was also non-compatible with any other action base that came afterward. Regarding the hip joint locking mechanism coming loose: you need to avoid making the crotch armor hinge downward. That is the release for this lock. I find mine holds ground poses much better than the Ver.2.0 and is about as stable as the MG Zeta Plus.

[@theblackunicorn261]

That neck joint is for the Zeta to look extra closely if Kamille is a girl's name

[@redcomet0079]

I understood that reference 😂

[@caesarhiro3630]

Still waiting Hummingbird version.

[@striker7469]

Before Saviour gundam, there was Zeta.

[@skyblailock7248]

I actually the colors and the proportions are almost 100% accurate to anime.

[@jazzching37]

👍👍👍👍

[@redcomet0079]

Is the ver Ka better than the Metal Build Robot Spirits figure?

[@redheadphones6]

I don't think they're really comparable. One is a model kit for ~$70 that you build and customize yourself, while the other is a ~$350 pre-build figure using metal pieces. They're kind of in different categories and price ranges.

[@redcomet0079]

@ but the model kit can fall apart easier than the metal figure right?

[@justpassingby298]

Just buy the 2.0 instead, got it

[@user-sp9po5qi9q]

Ver. Ka clears I fear 😅

[@xxnike0629xx]

When there are seemingly unnecessary under gating, it's likely intended for a later P-Bandai variant release.

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike0629xx nice try with that P-Bandai ill-wish of yours LUL

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike0629xx and yet you are still too ...

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike0629xx too Charlie Oscar Whiskey Alpha Romeo Delta Lima Yankee to restart your all-out anti-UC, Turn A, or G-Reco crusade LUL

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike0629xx speaking of, still waiting for your thoughts about ...

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike0629xx about both HGUC Xi and RG Hi-Nu being NOT P-Bandai releases LUL

[@hotcoldman7830]

I'm kinda surprised you're praising kit's anime and lineart accuracy but don't mention vortex generators (that aren't anime or lineart accurate) or how head is not the same as lineart either (or am I only one who thinks that model's head is a bit too long compared to lineart?). I remember how you disliked Gelgoog 2.0's panel lines and was expecting these elements to end up as point decrease as well.

[@zgmfx-09a]

The 2.0 is definitely easier to transform tbh

[@hardyhuang7791]

With such sad state of mg new offering, my vote goes to a auguy MG review.

[@razrafz]

i was disappointed with this ver ka look. we have stuff like the Nu and Sazabi and the recent Barrative with the signature katoki look but they somehow had to ruin this with the anime-like aesthetic. for some reason they really avoid putting panel lines on all the zeta models

[@SamThredder]

Expecially is not a word

[@redheadphones6]

? Nah~

[@kaandarc1437]

I don't like how narrow the face of ver ka zeta, and unlike 2.0 it doesn't come with free stand or hyper mega launcher

[@zgmfx-09a]

I'd HARDLY say the MG 2.0 zeta has an "anime accurate" appearance at all, the 1.0 and ver ka are much closer. The 2.0 is like a custom. It also desperately needed an upgrade, aside from the brittle plastic utterly unfit for a transforming kit it had some glaring engineering flaws in terms of balance, it's easy to offset a backpacks weight by articulating the ankles but the 2.0 seem to purposefully have zero forward articulation in that area, which I don't understand as it wouldn't affect the transformation at all. Glaring issue as I said, not sure what they were thinking with that one.

[@andyreeves6771]

The deal with the accuracy is that other model kits and appearances in other media like games had it looking closer to that, the blue flaps are almost always angled out I think even the new animations in the movie appear to do this

[@zgmfx-09a]

@@andyreeves6771 Ah that's 100% the case, the mg 2.0 was rushed to release with the movies

[@Smilomaniac]

Have you not built the ZZ Ver Ka? It uses the same silver painted plastic and I think has the same oddly saturated yellow. I think I prefer the overall aesthetics of the 2.0 and the RG over this. The Ver Ka has better details for sure, but it looks awkward. The derpy eyes, small wings, sharp/downwards swept chest and colors all look wrong to me. The Mk-II is my favorite Gundam by far, I'm not sure I'd want a ver ka of it.

[@redheadphones6]

Nah, I haven't built the ZZ Gundam ver KA. I'm not really a ZZ guy. That kit does look great though, might pick it up if I can find a good deal. Love the blocky edges of those 80's designs.

[@Smilomaniac]

@@redheadphones6 Poses like a brick, but the build is phenomenal. It might be that the FAZZ (ver ka) is better to get, if you only want one of them.

[@jasoncombs3232]

Appearance should have been a 2 or 3. It has zero details and panel lines. Really plain looking.

[@GojirajJr]

Are we looking at the same kit?

[@borgar1765]

imo this is the worst Zeta interpretation to date but hey, at least it's well engineered

[@redheadphones6]

Why's that?

[@borgar1765]

@@redheadphones6 Zeta's one of the very few designs where I prefer when model kits take some liberties, something about the classic design is just off to me. Great in motion, but as a model kit it just doesn't work. And it doesn't help Ver Ka has these goofy vortex generators, or that the Waverider mode's wings just look bad.

[@d.3465]

yoooo 3 uploads this year