RE/100 Shokew || Why is this P Bandai?

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A review of the P Bandai exclusive RE/100 Shokew from the 1993 anime series Mobile Suit Victory Gundam. Watch Victory Gundam! It’s great!
Intro - 00:00
Build - 0:57
Appearance - 5:10
Articulation - 8:02
Gimmicks - 10:53
Final Verdict - 13:59
- Production notes for future me to wonder why/how I was this bad at video production -
- This video was the most scatter brained I’ve been. Thought I was my A-game at the time, but ended up being my C+ game lol. Also got sick around the 75% mark too. So, in no particular order…
- Script - Really tried to change my ‘voice’ up. IE I tried to remove at lot of my crutch words. Stuff like ‘ya know’ and ‘lastly’ and ‘finally’ and ‘still.’ Just trying to vary things up.
- Script - Made a ton of mistakes the first go around, enough to have me go back after already recording the audio just to fix them. A few still made it in, like the black section on the ankle isn't actually a navy blue piece, it's a black piece. Though I don't think it'd be much different if the piece was navy blue as both are too dark for black paint to stand out anyway. Still, need to be better about catching those.
- Audio - I noticed in the previous review (EG RX-78-2 [US]) that my tone had become brighter. I really like it! But then again, I regularly see people that enjoy the more ASMR aspect of these videos. So, after reworking the script to fix those errors, I decide to rerecord the audio a few times. Really happy with how it panned out, though I still have some fine tuning to do.
- Audio - I think I’m ready for new music, but instead of crossing that bridge now, I figured I’d just turn it way down for the time being. I’d like to move to using multiple songs per video, maybe changing them for each of the 4 categories. Something to look into. Might not work though, as I don’t put ad-breaks into these videos to provide good changing points. We’ll see. Not the ads, as you if you sat through the pre-roll, then you shouldn’t have to suffer through any more lol
- Footage - Took about 3 nights to capture the footage. I think I’ve really gotten it down to a schedule. 1 for standing shots, 1 for close ups, and 1-2 for slider shots.
- Footage -I really couldn’t capture as much footage as I’d like because my computer only has a 124gb SSD to work with, and really only about 30gb of space available for working. Buying a new computer soon. Gonna start in 4K!
- Footage - Getting really happy with the set and slider set up. I do stabilize the slider footage after the fact though. This means that none of it is exactly 1:1 locked down (despite the slider itself being locked down), so crossfading between them isn’t 100%. I need to mess with the stabilizer effect in Premiere and try to standardize it’s zoom/smoothness.
- Footage - All stills were done with the Canon RF 100mm L, and they look AMAZING imo. Really happy with that (expensive) purchase.
- Computer - I made the stupid decision to update Adobe Premiere before working on this video. I should’ve known better, as it usually requires a good week to get working again. Still, I’m getting a new computer because at this point this laptop is the only bottleneck. It’s gotten me through some good times, but it’s time to step it up.
- Computer - Bought a 1tb NVMe drive in the hopes of replacing that 124gb SSD, but couldn’t get Windows to boot from it… I instead have it dangling from a USB Type-C port. Decided to try placing all the footage on there instead. Premiere ran great! Basically flawless! I also had enough space on the internal SSD to store all the still images, so no need for the weird compression/proxy stuff like in the EG RX-78-2 [US] video! I should’ve been doing this years ago, rather than cutting down on file size just to get it all on the internal SSD’s 30 gigs of free space. This is the way.
- Editing - Took forever lol. Once I found my groove though, I knocked a ton of it out in one 12 hour sit down. Then knocked back a few drinks and did another 6 hours. Think I slept for 14 hours afterwards plus was pretty hungover, but hey, got work done!
- Editing - Went super chill with the saturation/vibrance here. With the color of the set and this suit, everything looked gross when color graded too harshly. Need to find a good balance, as even now it's a bit of an eye sore.
Had this song basically on repeat the whole 18 hour editing session. As much as I love future funk, very often the original songs are where the real magic is: • Finis Henderson Making...

[@dubiously_]

Its unfortunate that the RE:100 line has pretty much been relegated to an occasional p-bandai release. It was nice having kits of more obscure suits at retail prices. Wish they had gotten to do the Nemo III, Methuss Kai, or even the Hizack Custom or Hizack Cannon back when they were still doing retail releases.

[@redheadphones6]

Agreed. I feel there's a lot of room for the RE/100 line to grow. Bandai just seems to be sitting on it right now.

[@acidous]

@@redheadphones6 tbh it's not that suprising, looking how much simplified the last MG are. There's just no room for this line, especially when bandai decides to waste resources on things like multiple waves of battlelogue or kyoukai senki line of kits. Not sure how it looks in japan or us, but here in europe they're just gathering dust in hobbyshops.

[@chrisgoyeah414]

I wish for more HG 1/144 RE and MG 1/100 'Late U.C.' Mobile Suit kits someday, please make it happen Bandai Namco.

[@redheadphones6]

Agreed! I try to pick up all the strange late U.C. stuff I can get. They're always interesting builds/designs.

[@rx-105xigundam2]

Chris Goyen That's the point of UC NexT 0100

[@acidous]

@@rx-105xigundam2 problem with NexT 0100 is that they announce it, make one movie (Hathaway) and then backpedal to rehashing seed and 0079 sprinkled with new AU again ;p

[@paulhorneschillings1212]

There aren't NEARLY enough Gunplatubers that go into depth about the proportions or what makes them work/don't, so it's good to see someone that gives attention to them. Design and how the kit ultimately looks is probably one of the longest parts of developing Gunpla and yet almost no attention is given to them, so it's nice to see someone give them the attention they deserve. All in all it looks as if they tried to make the proportions look consistent to Katoki style, so as to mesh better when displayed with a Victory/V2 ver. Ka. Also, I DID NOT KNOW that it wields the gatling gun! I just finished a Core Booster/Victory ver. Ka painted build and now I GOTTA see how this looks on a Shokew. The Shokew looks like the result of a bygone era in the late 2010s, where the RE/100 could have really taken off and Bandai was going to develop more kits in the Victory lineup; Rig Shokew, Tomliat, Contio/Rig Contio. In some parallel timeline we would've gotten a Zolo that would've separated into the top/bottom flyers, or a Federation Javelin. It's a shame, because I feel like I'm one of the 3 English-speaking Victory fans that loves its designs and wants more kits from it. For now I'm glad we at least have this and the GunEZ. Fingers crossed Bandai reprints the MG Victory/Core Booster/V Dash ver. Ka, or maybe even makes the novel-exclusive Second Victory. Especially the V Dash, because the weapons on it are just amazing.

[@Kenny_F91]

It goes without saying this video was much anticipated.

[@iguzzletwinks8042]

Oh my guy welcome back

[@evocatusgrove824]

Let's gooooooo! Good to see you back, mate.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! It's always fun making more of these!

[@chatspam1238]

Glad to have you back redheadphones! Your Review of the mg guncanon got me to buy it. and its incredible for the price!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Glad more people are looking into older kits. There's a lot of great stuff out there that people are just sleeping on imo.

[@GeremyG]

I love the weird design of the Shokew. Also great to see you back uploading!

[@redheadphones6]

Same, these more unique designs always have something interesting going on!

[@traphimawari7760]

it literally looks like Bumblebee from transformers and I love it, I bet if you like put it next to some transformers figures it would just blend right in

[@JDPetty0990]

I'm glad that P-Bandai has gotten somewhat easier to get in America, so many kits that were impossible to get now have a (small) window of availability, and they are willing to restock older releases if I miss something. I may have to check out the Shokew if it becomes available again. Hoping to see more videos soon!

[@derrickpeng3971]

The camerawork and editing are so smooth it adds a sense of professionalism but keeps your reviews chill. Love seeing you back!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I decided if I was gonna make more stuff after a year break, I should at least make the new videos look a little better lol

[@gundam5281]

OMG!!! Is this a RedHeadphones6 Gunpla review?! Christmas just came early around the corner! I am so happy to see you pop up again on my KZbin notifications. I consider your's and Karkarot197's channel as the best Gundam content on KZbin. Please upload more regularly in the future. Also, I love how the design of the Shokew makes it a perfect arch-nemesis to the Victory Gundam. It would have been so cool if we saw this in the anime.

[@verminatorninek5865]

Great to see you back, i kinda miss the old backdrop, the new backdrop feels MechaGaikotsu esc which isnt bad, i just miss the signature black

[@youknowwhoitis5279]

NEW REDHEADPHONES? LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@lowellnabong108]

One of the best yet underrated gunpla reviewer imo. Glad you're back! Hope u can upload more videos again.

[@PearlJam2k6]

I got one of those years ago, and its a super sweet build. Painted mine more like a wasp with black airbrushed stripes, a few darker yellows on some pannels and metallic green eyes. Rebuilt the rifle as well to replace that ugly front grip and replaced it with a large grenade launcher as well. Really fun to pose this little guy.

[@hadouken_irl5654]

I couldn't wait for this review, you always have fantastic concise reviews. Please keep it up!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I'm gonna try to make more, especially since I've worked out a lot of the production kinks with this video. The next few should be much quicker to make!

[@hadouken_irl5654]

@@redheadphones6 that makes me very happy. I wish you the best of luck with all your future content!

[@RReginaPhalange]

Ayyyye Glad you're back! I like the color and bug like face of the Shokew.

[@Sunfade38]

Glad to see you've returned! Looking forward to your MG Victory Gundam review.

[@blaketapsell2123]

So glad you’re still making videos was scared you stopped

[@marianoseravalli6994]

Bro got a budget upgrade, the camera shots are great

[@shogus0046]

Holy smokes best gunpla reviewer is back! Hope you’ve been doing well man!

[@comradewaffle6795]

Ah yes, Bee Gundam. Glad to have you back, king.

[@DarkRoomStudio]

I really like your reviews, I couldn't wait for you to make one!! Thank you!

[@zala6138]

I'm so glad to see you come back. I hope you keep making these awesome videos bro, I really love how you review.

[@gum_gundam]

HE LIVES!!!!!

[@tedhodge4830]

I suddenly have an annoying desire to watch Victory again, despite telling myself that the second time was enough for the rest of my life. On another note, it is hilarious to me that the same series that brought us the mobile suit with Minovsky flight craft system also brought us mobile suits flying around with helicopter propellers.

[@ianzitos777]

OMG the yellow bee!!!

[@jasongardner1998]

Glad to see ya back, you got the chillest reviews, nice audio, and you generally cover details I'm interested in. Hope to see more

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I'm hoping to make more, regardless of how long it takes lol

[@jasongardner1998]

I'll be looking forward to it, it'll be a nice change of pace from the usual reviewers.

[@thomaspickles9058]

Love your reviews, always makes me smile when I see your our videos on my feed 😊

[@redheadphones6]

Thank you!

[@DracoVimes]

I’ve been waiting for a new review and it looks amazing

[@RockSensation119]

Good to have you back!

[@SeanyBoy589]

Woahhhh feels like ages since I last watched a review of yours! Great to see you keeping it up and great critical review as always

[@AllanInSpace]

Oh sheesh!!! Let’s go!!! So glad you’ve returned 😊 This was a great vid, I’ve had this fella in my eBay Wishlist for a while and now I’m going to pull the trigger!

[@jordancurtis4725]

Your videos are top tier for gunpla reviews, we just need more!!!!!!!!!

[@chicomole25]

Glad to see you back, there may be alot of reviewers now a days but yours will always be my favorite and my go to on deciding on what kits to purchase.

[@linusreviews]

bro i missed your reviews, and its perfect timing that you came back just when i was getting back into gundam 😅

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! I was also out of Gundam for a good year or so. Getting back into it now. Have a lot to catch up on lol

[@demha8190]

return of the king!

[@TheMegaBenwar]

Excellent review as always! Also, you should review the MG Nemo, I've seen it available in some places.

[@Miguel_Sacraaa]

It makes me so happy when I see one of your videos in the sub box

[@blimpz9673]

I absolutely love this design! Especially the head.

[@redheadphones6]

Same! Such a cool design. V Gundam in general had some really out there takes on mobile suits.

[@mechalexz1010]

It looks amazing! Nice!

[@gir240]

I just recently found you glad your uploading

[@DiceandDeadlifts]

Welcome back man!

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks!

[@traphimawari7760]

Bumblebee in Gundam, like literally both in design and color scheme, all its lacking is an Autobot insignia

[@MrAnimefan79]

I agree with you there

[@flashfire99]

Return of the king

[@alexwolf2734]

He’s back!!

[@rileyanderson4791]

Let's goooo new reviewww

[@RaggenZ]

My boi is back?!

[@TorchicNidoran1994]

Was disappointed that it didn't come with the gatling gun but you mentioning it not only came in the V-Dash pack but also has compatible hands for holding it is great information! Overall awesome review! I have one of these and it's awesome!

[@venomouslizards]

I’m so glad that I managed to pre order this when I had the chance to. I haven’t had the chance to build it yet, but I’m looking forward to it.

[@redheadphones6]

Great buy! I'm already seeing these selling from 3rd parties with a 50% mark up, so snagging something like this early is definitely the way to go, even if we're not quite ready to build it.

[@tidiarr]

Great review 👏 👌 👍

[@camaro7444]

Oh shit new video!

[@obicross]

Glad to have you back! I have a rec, try dspiae acrylic water based markers. Theyre really good and easy to work with. The tip is a brush so you can be super accurate with it, or be broad and cover wider surfaces. The gold and gun metal is so good. Its water based so its easy to erase and to get it working. Cheap too

[@DankbeastPaul]

Their metallics are really good, but the normal colors are just okay. Probably wouldn't have done better than a gundam marker on those bug antennas, for example.

[@darktitan3025]

Hey good to see you back. The Shokew is kinda cool, I like the insectoid appearance, but I'm not gonna bother with P-Bandai lol, especially since I'm still waiting to get my hands on a RE100 Zaku

[@kosmokat111]

damn your footage looks sharp, I'm getting into this myself soon since I already have most of the gear I'd need

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Video production is such a fun hobby. Best of luck!

[@joshkelso123]

Do more reviews! Great videos!

[@namngominh1219]

Hope we can have your take on RG Kits in the future, better late than never ! 😊

[@PrimeYsiadGL]

The goat is back 🫡

[@nandogalvan6007]

Great Review but I really do miss those splash screen with the model and the background along with the music

[@krmdagger1126]

Good to see a new video review, any possibilities of a MG Guntank review to complete the operation V of reviews?

[@ethereous]

HE LIVES

[@Johnnybomb1]

Great review, and good to see you back!!! What's the name of the song/track you used in these reviews??

[@maxbrandt6]

I've seen this strange, wasp-like mecha in an old Hobby Japan magazine years ago and always wondered what it is, good review.

[@camaro7444]

Next video Id like to see that collection or at least your top 10 favorite in your collection

[@neet2083]

Legend

[@cowboybarbaryn1302]

I’m a year and a half late but to maintain vibrancy when painting red Gundam marker on dark colors, especially black, you’ll want to put a coat of white on first.

[@77refined]

Ouch , no rear shots ! But in overall - a great review !

[@insertnamehere6559]

Hey! For small details that you need to paint a lighter colour over a darker one, you can use a white gundam marker and colour it over with red sharpie. I did this in the chest divots for my HG EVA-01 and it turned out incredibly. I wouldn't do it for large pieces, but these antennae would work perfectly.

[@undergroundcentral6671]

Still the best Gunpla reviewer

[@gatchaponkei]

Another knockout review!

[@RezaQin]

I love weird kits...I'm gonna have to get this sometime.

[@RezaQin]

Found one and I loved building it. It's a great kit.

[@magnolia549]

I like the new "professional" look to the filming and editing, but I feel like the soul is missing because of the lack of that nostalgic intro and BGM. The video is still great either way.

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks! Also, I understand. I was just getting a little bored of the previous set up. There was no room for experimentation with the video work. When there's no background, any panning shots or slider footage is pointless as there's nothing in the background to create that sense of space/parallax. Still, I think you're right that I need to inject a little bit more SOUL back into it. Hoping to really go all out with the next MG review with the intro/scores/etc and find that happy middle.

[@jake9400]

I will always regret not picking one up... i hope there's another reprint soon

[@CloudedByKatana]

It is such a cute mobile suit not gonna lie.

[@crusty.kamikaze]

Building this right now actually

[@velexium_12]

I really want to see you cover the mg hi Zack

[@borgar1765]

awww yissss

[@robertwhite7845]

You know I think the reason why the feet are so strangely designed is I think they originally were designed to act as a sprain to launch the mobile suit up in like a spring jump.

[@worldofequip]

Hey there! Curious where you got the Bespa logo for your thumbnail? Looking for a high res and cant seem to find one. I'd like to try making waterslides for this kit. Thanks!

[@redheadphones6]

I used the .png that popped up on Google, then did some photoshop filtering to fix it up a bit. Still pretty low resolution though and real blurry when scaled up. Works for thumbnails though. I can probably send it to you. Do you have an account on Twitter/Instagram I could send a DM to?

[@Coolio_Ash]

YOOO

[@redheadphones6]

YOOOO~~

[@Sotau890]

Hope HG Shokew as retail

[@PHjerome802]

they could've just releaased a 1/144 regular and it'll be flying off the shelf

[@sideofsalt5170]

Are you gonna review the new rg god gundam?

[@redheadphones6]

Hopefully, it's still on back-order for me. Still, I hope I can review every G Gundam kit at some point!

[@darksamuraineo6322]

I'm not even going to be even be lying I thought we lost you again I thought you were going to be taking a long break all over again

[@samuelbautista6559]

Tt noice

[@emperorkiva8063]

My man also knows Kamen Rider

[@GeorgeNadaYT]

Very unique looking. Looks like a bug.

[@rx-105xigundam2]

Kamen Rider Gundam

[@michaelhawthorne5516]

it's a pikachu

[@ORLY911]

Bandai has lost confidence in anything that would be considered "Side MS" that isn't iconic like the Zaku or has western appeal like the Leo. So most of it is P bandai now. I can get it for recolors and variations, but it is always unfortnate when new tooling is web shop exclusive. Still waiting for a new run of the MG Mk V in the US.

[@Mike_Jones1980]

It has weird Dunbine bug vibes, which I like, but I think all of the designs from V Gundam are pretty weak.

[@kathybrooke5443]

ρгό𝔪σŞｍ 😍

[@jessemoreno114]

It isn't a gundam, and your comparison to kamen rider is a far reach...

[@redheadphones6]

Thanks!

[@jessemoreno114]

@@redheadphones6 chug acetone

[@redheadphones6]

@@jessemoreno114 lmao

[@abcgefp]

Yaaaaay!

[@DoubleBeamRifle]

Really want this kit, but it's basically non-existent in Europe :(