P-Bandai HG Dragon Gundam Review | Mobile Fighter G Gundam

[@birumerah2896]

that intro was gold

[@mj2005gundam]

Thank ye. Glad you liked it

[@WeedDigimon]

The Mandarin locked deep in my brain activated when that intro hit. But man, the Dragon's such a fun looking build.

[@mj2005gundam]

Had to do it since I think I'm the only one who could. But indeed, the Dragon is a fun build.

[@EbullientSMP]

As a Chinese man I'm proud to see this kit was done full justice. It's gonna be hard for me to hunt here, but I need this thing

[@mj2005gundam]

Same here. I do wish you luck for your hunt

[@blastingmaxemes7099]

Try Rakuten or Mercari. You might have better chances there.

[@BiggyBrees]

I hope they get to a Gundam Spiegel because this new line has been fantastic and it would be a shame to only do the shuffle alliance.

[@reijigamer]

I don't see why not especially if they are going the P-Bandai route. I am hoping for the Hyper forms of the Shuffle Alliance including Hyper Shining, the manga upgrades of the Shuffle Alliance, the previous Shuffle Alliance Gundams, Kowloon Gundam, Spiegel, Rising, Tequila, Nether, Viking, Zeus, other Death Army forms, Devil/Ultimate Gundam, the Gundams from the prequel manga. I liked most of the designs from G Gundam minus a few.

[@hiruma4142]

Would be a nice choice to pair the RG Shining with

[@bolthesorcerer3570]

Its kinda sad they didnt put all the Shuffle alliance this year considering it is the actual year of the anniversary, but considering we are still missing the RG Shining for April there are some chances for at least Bolt reaching before it. New kits for Spiegel and Nobell would be a bless for sure and is still a mystery why they havent made the hyper mode version of all these kits considering how much bandai loves charging extra for plated gold *stares at RG Akatsuki*

[@allenusison3124]

The Four Kings are gonna be extremely difficult though. Then again, who's to say they'll try again because of how they can break all sorts of limits even in P-Bandai. Sticking to Gundam Fight participants is fine, though. Mermaid, Tequilla and Nether are great standouts.

[@mj2005gundam]

Sadly, knowing Bandai, I can totally see them capping off at the Bolt Gundam.

[@van.1662]

With this guy, the only one left is the Bolt Gundam, and I thought the next RG G Fighter would be the Master Gundam, but the Shining it's pretty cool too ( I'd rather have a regular release Master Gundam instead of a P-Bandai HG Nobel or Rising tho )

[@reijigamer]

RG Master Gundam as an regular release would be in line with main antagonist MS usually being regular releases.

[@mj2005gundam]

Well, the protag gotta protag for the anniversary after all. But I do really hope they'd continue with the G Gundam releases after the Bolt.

[@brokenbond2012]

@@mj2005gundam i do too id love rising and shadow/spiegel

[@MrEnKaye]

Dude, you're so cool. I'm happy i found this channel, and I wish you nothing but success in your studies and your future.

[@mj2005gundam]

I appreciate that, thank you

[@reijigamer]

5:23 I am pretty sure this is to recreate a scene from the manga. I think the Rose and the Maxter also had effect parts to mimic scenes exclusive to the manga and the Bolt will probably do the same. Probably one of the reasons why they were P-Bandai as being from a manga usually increases the chances of a kit being P-Bandai.

[@mj2005gundam]

On the contrary, the new gimmicks of the Rose, Maxter, and Dragon are marketed as gimmicks original to the HG kit, with an illustration on the side of the box to demonstrate them. I've never read the manga, so correct me if I'm wrong, but the gimmicks are exclusive to the HG kits.

[@amirazhar8377]

Love the intro 😊

[@mj2005gundam]

Thank you

[@deganteng5625]

THE BEST INTRO I’VE EVER SEEN!!

[@mj2005gundam]

Thank you, glad you liked it

[@jinze2698]

Malaysian Chinese guy here approves your Chinese👍👍

[@mj2005gundam]

I'm Hong Kong Chinese, so it's an honour

[@SensualEdamame]

No way I JUST watched this episode on my lunch break today and came home to see this review, lmao.

[@mj2005gundam]

You mean the God vs Dragon episode? Dude!

[@JunkyardGod]

The headtail looks like Epyon's whip.

[@mj2005gundam]

The Dragon is like the pregenetor of dragon-themed units in the franchise, so I'm not surprised to see a resemblance

[@MrEnKaye]

Man, the G gundams are so unique and cool They're not really what i collect, but i have so much respect and admiration for them

[@brokenbond2012]

theyre AMAZING glow ups to the OG HG we got before

[@mj2005gundam]

I'd kill to get that level of character in modern Gundam. Everyone was so distinct with their own unique abilities, not just beam spam with a different look, and maybe with wings

[@mattr75]

Great to see Dragon Gundam done so well in kit form. One can only hope Bolt and Spiegel will be given the same level of care and quality

[@mj2005gundam]

I don't know what original gimmick they'd give the Bolt, but if the previous kits are any indication, they will put the same amount of care into the rest of the series.

[@admiralredaceone5913]

I thought I had to open translation captions for this lol.

[@mj2005gundam]

Sorry for scaring you, but the joke would have well overstayed its welcome by then

[@kaylaturnis9486]

Besides Dragon Gundam, there is also The Monkey King 🐒 Gundam from the SD Gundam series who is based on Sun Wukong from Journey To The West much to my surprise! It's also super kawaii!!! 😍🥰❤️

[@mj2005gundam]

If only I have the patience to paint, then I'd get the Sanzang set. Baby Wukong is too cute, but requires too much painting

[@jokeathrowaway2524]

It would be so hilarious if you uploaded this video in full Chinese, including the title and description 😂

[@mj2005gundam]

If we get an RG Master Gundam, and it blows me away just as much, maybe I'll do it as a gag

[@ZCJKF13GDG4]

Brother get on that dutch Duolingo now so you're ready when they drop the windmill gundam

[@mj2005gundam]

I shall take note of that.

[@Christian-ll1hq]

At first, I was confused, because there already was a 1/144 scale Dragon Gundam, then I found out it was a no grade

[@mj2005gundam]

Yeah, the good old days when HGs are 1/100

[@Cyber-Kouryu]

Ahahahaha I really thought you're going to do this entire review in Chinese with English subtitles. XD It would be awesome IMHO (and probably harder to do. Ehehehe.) Anyways, I still stand by the others' opinions that it's really Bandai's sin to make this, and the other Shuffle Alliance HG Gunpla, into a Premium Bandai exclusive. I mean...MAN!

[@mj2005gundam]

It'd be taxing to do a full review in Mandarin for me. But once a Neo Hong Kong kit comes around... And I agree, it's a massive sin to restrict this boyband to P-Bandai, as good as they are. The Cal-re.A already demonstrated that the large range of weapons and effect parts aren't a limiting factor as it is, so this decision is just to piss us off

[@Cyber-Kouryu]

Neo-Hongkong... Ah, yes. *crosses fingers for a HGFC Kowloon Gundam* What I understand about this...Premium Bandai business model that they're doing, is it's for...Gunpla kits from niche titles that Bandai THINKS won't appeal to the masses (or at least, that's from what I observe). But this?! From G Gundam?! AND it's from one of the main characters in the series?! SERIOUSLY UNFORGIVABLE! XD (Same as with the upgraded Gundams from the Gundam Wing boys. I mean...WHY?!)

[@MrDarksol]

As someone who grew up with both gundam wing and g gundam it's really sad when you realize that you can get everyone from the Operation meteor team from gundam wing but you can't do it for the g gundam side. And this was no exception like I was so blown away by how good it looks despite being a high-grade and combined with the fact that it actually is accurate to the source material and you can still do all of the wacky poses that you want despite some of the limitations, still pissed that this is A PB exclusive even though we just got through having both Rose gundam and gundam maxter as PB exclusives. You mean to tell me I can get the shenlong gundam normally but I can't get dragon gundam normally.......... Bandai and/or sunrise I still think we need to talk about your obsession with this PB practice as of late cause it's getting on my nerves. Moving on still a fantastic review and while I still hate this stupid practice I can't deny that dragon gundam looks just as great as all the other current shuffle alliance members...... Now all we have to do is go through the real grade shining gundam and most likely the high-grade bolt gundam last and we'll have the entire team, assuming you don't have a way to get PB exclusive kits to actually get the entire team. Great job as always!

[@mj2005gundam]

It's an unfriendly practice that I seriously cannot get behind. But separating the marketing from the product, what they did with the kit is undoubtedly strong and deserving of the premium tag despite not being the definition of the status. Glad you like the video, and fingers crossed for the Bolt to come soon.

[@MrDarksol]

@mj2005gundam Like I get what my friend was saying that at this point it's just expected when something is going to get A PB release but the fact that it's been done way too often as of late is just ridiculous. But yeah this definitely does look great and it's definitely worthy of the PB tag on it.

[@ParmMannREBORN]

Jealous that you have this kit! The G Gundam line staying P Bandai makes me very sad

[@mj2005gundam]

Yep, I just had to. And unfortunately so, but Bandai just hates the community

[@evok993]

Every P Bandai makes me very sad ^^

[@adipradanat.r.8770]

Casually language flex for intro, nice

[@mj2005gundam]

Basically. Gotta make it unique somehow

[@evok993]

Oooooh, another P-Bandai I will never be able to get. Nice !

[@mj2005gundam]

P-Bandai, making the Gunpla community a better place. That's what I always say! (P.S. that's sarcasm)

[@willisjackson7029]

The only thing that I think that this is missing is some flames effect parts to plug into the dragon claws. Kind of like the old Dragon Gundam Battle Scared action figure released back in the early 2000s. I hope that P-Bandai will do a reprint soon because this kit sold out too quickly in less than two days back in August.

[@mj2005gundam]

Minor inconvenience, but nothing an effect parts set won't fix, generic flames and all. And as far as I've seen, they may be doing reprints. I might be confusing it with another kit, so best to check yourself

[@unliblades20]

I got one from pbandai shopee. Cant wait for it to arrive

[@mj2005gundam]

Well, I do hope you have fun with it

[@NeoSlashott]

Are manipulator/hand pegs also 3MM? if it does, you can use those 2 large, circular kocho-ken parts to extend more dragon arms peg to socket.

[@mj2005gundam]

You can't exactly plug a ball joint into a ball joint. You'd need a socket for that.

[@NeoSlashott]

@@mj2005gundam ah, that definitely needs an extra modification piece socket-part for connecting those ball joints. I think I know now the small ball joints don't work on 3mm hardpoints either ( on a standard runnerless action base feet btw) I can imagine it can pull the "Snake-road" pose from DBZ with those extendo necks.

[@samuelbakos4740]

I wish they released both this and the Rose with less accessories as normal kits. No idea why such iconic MS are getting left behind in P Bandai.

[@mj2005gundam]

Then again, we now have stuff like the Black Knight Squad Cal-re.A that has just as much and is retail. Release status is not an excuse for fewer accessories anymore

[@samuelbakos4740]

@@mj2005gundam Yeah you are right, I guess was just trying to find a reason other then greed for them to keep this premium.

[@misbehaven1237]

Passed on this one after seeing it for 7000 yen at the Otachu Specialty Gundam Shop in Akihabara, but this review is almost making me regret that lol

[@mj2005gundam]

Damnit! Almost made you fully regret passing it up XD

[@HereticalKitsune]

I want one! This looks like an amazing kit to build and pose with.

[@mj2005gundam]

Just gotta play along with the design, and the rest will fall into place

[@spikmaster18]

Now we just need, HGFC Bolt Gundam, Spiegel Gundam, and Rising Gundam (maybe Devil Gundam too lol)

[@mj2005gundam]

I am afraid they'd stop after the Bolt. Can't really view Bandai with an optimistic lens anymore

[@spikmaster18]

@mj2005gundam Fair enough I guess, but I'll stay vigilant in case they do the opposite

[@_S4it0_]

Now we just need to wait for the bolt Gundam to be announced just the old waiting game

[@mj2005gundam]

IDK if real world politics would factor into the manufacturing decision, but I do hope not

[@setsunafseiei4745]

I really like the Design of the Dragon Gundam. I can see where the Shenlong Gundam was inspired from

[@mj2005gundam]

Absolutely. I wonder what the obsession with Chinese culture was about back then

[@AhCup]

Clear green action base 5 ! What other kits can find this color of action base?

[@mj2005gundam]

None. They don't do painted bases anymore unlike the Action Base 2 days

[@kxgr9522]

What an amazing kit that I will never be able to own Like seriously, why did they make these P Bandai?

[@mj2005gundam]

Because they hate taking risks, thinking that deuteragonists won't sell.

[@kxgr9522]

@mj2005gundam they hate risks but keep investing in the Gundam metaverse which is a massive flop and they have lost a lot but for some reason they keep going with it What kind of benefit will they gain by not giving people the things they want to spend their money on but keep investing in something nobody wants? Money laundering?

[@alternative915]

I love goofy wacky waving arm flailing mobile suit which is rare nowadays

[@mj2005gundam]

I find them to be oddly weird because they can extend their arms out of thin air. But yeah, this gimmick has been lost to time in Gundam

[@gearthehuman2115]

So, you're gonna review HG Murasame Kai and HG Bolinoak Sammahn next?

[@mj2005gundam]

Mu is up, just scheduled and ready for a slot. Bolegnese Salmon on the other hand, I'm waiting to ship it with potentially my RG Akatsuki. I'm hoping my gamble pays off

[@gearthehuman2115]

@mj2005gundam Lol Bolognese Salmon XD. I kinda if you're gonna re-reviewing HG Shining Gundam next

[@elai99]

Wait what kit was mentioned after the shenron and altron?? I couldnt look up the spelling properly. :

[@Crosocka]

The Burn lapis, the hy-gogg version of the Aesculapius

[@mj2005gundam]

Shenlong, Altron, and (new) Burnlapuius

[@Aden-cx6tu]

i actually thougt you were gonna do the reviwe in chinese

[@mj2005gundam]

Would've been too taxing on me since Mandarin isn't my first language

[@Aden-cx6tu]

@@mj2005gundam same

[@dahnialilmi9102]

Father of altron gundam

[@mj2005gundam]

And all Chinese dragon themed Gundams

[@peucoman]

Holy crap, Bandai *really* didn't need to pop off this hard for the weakest character in G Gundam, yet I'm so glad they did, they did some amazing work here, especially when it comes to the wings, the integration of all six Feilong Flags, and the color separation. Now we only need the Bolt and the Spiegel, and we'll have all the essential G Suits out of the way...Now if only they were not P-Bandai...those are near impossible to find on my end

[@mj2005gundam]

I am happy that they decided to go all out on this dragon since it just goes to show that this kit was made with love for the series in mind. A shame that this is PB honestly, as the Wing boyband didn't suffer that fate. If anything, I think they should've done the normal Alliance in retail, while shoving their manga upgrades into PB. They even made the D Gundam First a kit, obscurity isn't an excuse.

[@bagea]

shoulda done the whole review in chinese

[@mj2005gundam]

If it were Cantonese, I might have done an alternate cut. But since it's Mandarin, which isn't my first language, it is quite taxing to get it precisely correct for a full video.

[@SeryuuDark]

April Fool's vid idea: commit to the full CN review for this kit.

[@mj2005gundam]

Mandarin is too taxing on me. But if there's a relevant it of Cantonese background, I might commit to that idea

[@ep1c_E]

Does bandai hate money.If this wasn’t a pbandai,all gunpla builders would buy this

[@JokerXtremeCyclone]

They love money ofcos.. that's why pban

[@bolthesorcerer3570]

Tbf at least they have the decency to put something "premium' here with all of them having effect parts and special action bases, it would be a lot more outrageous if yhey just sold the MS and nothing else

[@reijigamer]

I love G Gundam but I doubt it's that popular especially since this and the others weren't main character MS. Bandai probably wouldn't or just barely break even if this was retail.

[@mj2005gundam]

Bandai doesn't hate money, but rather hates taking risks.

[@reijigamer]

@@mj2005gundam investing in the metaverse probably took a lot of funds that could've went into being less risk averse in releases, too.

[@Noizemaze4]

Should have been done in CANTO like the canto DUB of G Gundam xD

[@mj2005gundam]

Then again, we have representatives from Neo Hong Kong. Cantonese there would've been more appropriate.

[@neekowhitehead5972]

How did you get this already?! It’s not supposed to ship until January

[@mj2005gundam]

From Buyee. I got it on the day of release and had it shipped.

[@JohnnyBurnes]

Nether and Tequila Gundam reissue when?!

[@mj2005gundam]

Knowing Bandai, it'd be at least another century before they'd make them into HGFC kits

[@ghalahaddumanjog6759]

Damn. Japanese, and now Chinese? Nice. … now do this review again, but fully in Chinese. I am scammed.

[@mj2005gundam]

Maybe one day when a joke should be delivered in Cantonese. My Mandarin isn't the best

[@chasinthroughthedecade]

IDK if it's pure coincidence or Bandai intentionally released this and the Altron this year cuz Year of the Dragon. 😂

[@mj2005gundam]

I do wonder myself. They do have a large enough Chinese market for a statue after all

[@kinbine_]

我不知道如何使用翻译器，不过视频不错👍

[@mj2005gundam]

謝謝你

[@highschoolgunpladude]

Sadly,我不了解

[@mj2005gundam]

Ha ha, very funny

[@MrEnKaye]

Bing chilling

[@mj2005gundam]

It's an honor for someone to binge my videos other than myself, cheers

[@orOCHINCHINmaru]

Where Tequila BANDAID? 🥲

[@mj2005gundam]

In a Mexican bottle. They drank it all

[@hmmdoh7835]

Just don't look behind on super move display 🤣🤣 one more to complete the G gundam collection

[@mj2005gundam]

That way you'd see the busted arms. No one wants that

[@hmmdoh7835]

@@mj2005gundam or find ways to dup the arms for display

[@SharkChew]

That's some impressive chinese

[@mj2005gundam]

Because I am Chinese

[@SharkChew]

@@mj2005gundam Oh, I didn't know that.