So Good You'll Want 2! MG Gundam NT-1 Alex 2.0 MECHA GAIKOTSU REVIEW

[@tetsujin_144]

4:23 - The stupid acronyms don't originate with War in the Pocket - they were cooked up later (with the release of the MG Alex v1.0, I think) to account for bits of info that had fallen out of favor. Like "Alex" became "Armor Layer Experiment", and they had to invent an acronym for "UNT Spacy" after they started calling it the "Earth Federation Space Force" (initially, the earth federation did not have an official name in English). Even "Chobham Armor" is a reference to a 1960s-era composite armor developed in Chobham Common in Surrey - but now it's an acronym because, I mean... They wouldn't use 1960s composite armor hundreds of years in the future, that would be silly. So instead it shares its name with 1960s British composite armor, but it's an acronym that means something else, because that makes WAY more sense.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

That’s a lot of info! Didn’t know all the info was retconned, that’s even lamer than the acronyms 😆

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

In addition the chobham would be outdated cause the challenger 2 when launched which is like very late 1990 like litteraly nearly 2000 had 2.0 version of the armor which is called Dorchester armor. It is still top secret info over that armor to this date. So in essence it would be utterly foolish to say they use the actual chobham armor type for the gundam when it is already outdated on modern tanks of today. It is a nod to the original one more likely.

[@KillerOrca]

Could have just been a reuse of the name. Hell, CHOBAM shows up in Halo and thats 500 years in the future for us.

[@kevintran5901]

Alfian Fahmi and Neo and Luna TITANIUM does?

[@physallis]

@Tetsujin lol dude I was pretty much typing the same thing I first got into Gundam and it slowly evolved into an interest into IRL military tech LOL and I have several friends in the military and omfg they love their acronyms to the point of it being super annoying X_X

[@RamirodeSouza]

Bandai could have made the Chobam Armor a P-Bandai add-on, but they didn't. Good on you, Bandai!

[@StrikeNoir105E]

Considering the Chobham armor gimmick is considered an essential part of the NT-1's identity, making it P-Bandai would've caused a riot. (Well, there's the case of the Metal Structure Nu Gundam and its fin funnels being P-Bandai, but then again if you have the money to buy the Gundam itself P-Bandai would be no problem for you ^^; ).

[@crowedarken]

I guess we still had high hopes after what they did to HG Atlas Gundam P-Bandai.

[@StrikeNoir105E]

@@crowedarken Well technically they did release the Atlas Gundam in a complete state i.e. with all of its bells and whistles, they just made the OVA version of the railgun P-Bandai.

[@arnantphongsatha7906]

@@StrikeNoir105E They've done far worse imo, the f90 for example.

[@StrikeNoir105E]

@@arnantphongsatha7906 The F90 though is an example of a new mold released as a P-Bandai, like the HGUC Gundam Pixy. It's not really the same as removing a standard feature on the suit to make it P-Bandai.

[@NCHProductions]

kamphfer 2.0 when... Also, MG hygogg eventually? Bandai, you have the technology to make that.

[@MiuMiuMau-ne4hz]

Aye NCH, didnt knew you have an interest in gundam/gunpla too. Great to see ya here dude!

[@NCHProductions]

@@MiuMiuMau-ne4hz just because u are now aware , my upcoming feature animation is related to the Gundam franchise.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Hygogg? Hell yes!

[@Sotau890]

MG Tristan when

[@Oqkshidjwbdhdhe]

I spot a MG Full Armor Thunderbolt in the intro. Please go through the trouble and give us a part 2!

[@ApenBaard]

jjdhdgdb yes id love that too, dont care if its years late haha

[@martinvicktor]

I'm pretty sure that is one of the most demanded videos and i Damn well want it even more then the godhand nippers video

[@Nachomane31]

Fr even tho I got the kit I still want to see the video 😂

[@delawmv3075]

agree, waiting for part2

[@misteranderson8618]

I was about to comment this lol

[@sugarhoneyicetea3040]

This is officially the year of the master grade

[@MechaGaikotsu]

The golden age is back, and I LIKE IT 😆

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

Last couple years were pretty depressing. But a good chance to catch up on backlog.

[@blacknote6945]

The golden age: electric bogaloo

[@pilotamurorei]

wrong, HGUC penelope is the best gunpla of the year, the announcement alone makes it better than ANYTHING.

[@skybreaker1333]

Laughs in dynames

[@siveysama]

They molded Bernie in his salute pose from the video he gave Alfred...

[@roydrosales6969]

I know, made me sad. Dude was so nice.

[@paxhumana2015]

@@roydrosales6969 , Sanders is a fucking moron.

[@adieka1633]

I'm not crying, you are.

[@KinVao]

@@paxhumana2015 Bernard Wiseman, aka, Bernie. Not Bernie Sanders.

[@holden_7597]

Kin Vao imagine bringing politics into a Gundam review.

[@DJL396]

"Someones likes acronyms." Ha! *laugh in SEED*

[@jakobetheanimevtuber4102]

The soul-crushing realization that we are all just hamburgers.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Dust to dust, burger to burger...

[@blacknote6945]

i mean we taste like pork

[@paxhumana2015]

"Mmm, hamburger".

[@tetsujin_144]

We all float down here...

[@xenowreborn]

No! That's not true...THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!!!

[@Decacommand]

Yeah so the UNT Spacy is actually the old name of the EFSF (chikyuu renpou) before they standardized the translations. They've retconned it since, but they had to keep it for the Alex because the text shows up canonically in the show, iirc.

[@chinmang3162]

I hope they make 2.0 for the 08th ms team stuff. Ground based mobile suits are dope.

[@StormGundam]

I *love* 08th MS Team. I have four High Grades from that show! 2013 Ez8, 2019 Gundam Ground Type, 2010 GOUF Custom, and the 2019 GOUF Flight Type. :D

[@Sth809]

I definitely want a ground gundam and ez8 2.0, Bandai please don't make us wait for eternity forr it, WERE BEGGIN YOU BANDAI!

[@Newtype93]

Chobham armor is a real life composite armor used on British MBTs. The people behind the Alex Gundam (That’s me!) just borrowed the term and made it an acronym.

[@vegacomplex8290]

Now all we need is a more modern version of the mg kampfer.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Yeeees!

[@yuryvendiktov4832]

And a real grade of both!

[@Almighty_Mage]

We need mg kampfer amazing

[@emperorkiva8063]

MG Kampfer 2.0 pls Bandai

[@Sotau890]

No it MG Tristan

[@PeenileCansir]

Choham armor is it was in developed in chobham in the U.K during the 1960's. Chobham armor is used on modern battle tanks today.

[@legitmarbles3125]

I really like the new head gear. I feel like it adds something new to the design that it was really missing before

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Totally agree, looks a bit incomplete without it

[@tc_48]

The dual inner frame... intrigues me...

[@JaceTheDragon]

WOW. The Alex has always been one of my favorite RX-78 units, but I would have skipped this if not for this review. Now I’m seriously considering it! Thanks!

[@cabellism]

Ya know, with the overall plain looking design, and huge open spaces this is a kitbash dream. With or without chunky armor, fill in some spots that need a bit more, (knees, and side skirts) then toss some pla-plate and scribe some lines this would look badass.

[@asianexpectations5579]

Do you want to watch my wallet suffer?

[@ernestjhananesuto5570]

I want it burned

[@ffilthyffrank4465]

I loved how the ova really spread the thought of soldiers being equal, having no hate to each individual, but except respecting them for protecting for what they think is right

[@ВасилийМорозов-л7х]

Got this for my first MG. At first, I was real afraid of remembering my FG-related sticker nightmares, but NO! The stickers stay on and are easier to apply because of the larger size. Armor fits real good.

[@gagethyous]

Personally, I'm pretty happy they included the full armor headpiece. It's something I wish a lot more Full Armor designs would have. Definitely buying this whenever I get the chance

[@zacharyradford5552]

And the armor frame that’s badass.

[@codyratliff4970]

I just got mine on Saturday! I got three of the models you’ve reviewed and I haven’t been disappointed! Dynames looks amazing and feels amazing! I’ve got Alex 2.0 and working on it. I also have Freedom 2.0 as well!

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

GODDAMN, MECHA!!! How are you even able to make this review so PERFECT!!! Informative, entertaining... AWESOME!!! THE BEST REVIEW OF THE ALEX SO FAR!!! No... THIS ONE'S THE BEST!!!🤩🤩🤩

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

@Ezio Auditore ZakuArelius' would be awesome too... But, Mecha's my guy.

[@Coolio_Ash]

"5 foot drop onto concrete" Mecha how many times do we have to tell you to not manhandle your kits lmao

[@gn_aethos]

Maybe it was an accident?? 😂😂

[@saucearyashands7485]

That moment gave me vidar flashback

[@denden6575]

Btw If ever you've failed to see you could actually shift the chobham armor in the knees as well as the back of the knees to increase articulation.

[@josephlane1614]

I love how in most gundam shoulder vulcans and such are just another feature, while in this unit the wrist gatling has all the other features going out of their way so it can maintain functionality.

[@Banzai431]

I'm really hoping they eventually get around to a Kampfer 2.0 soon... That thing really could do with a more proportionally accurate remake.

[@kaisummers6736]

10:43 that's a weird looking hamburger they decided to include in the kit. Is it edible? *I'l let myself out that airlock*

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Tasted like plastic. Needs more sauce.

[@no-wo6bz]

Gordon Ramsay: need more salt and seasoning

[@ghf9006]

Its raw!

[@dawnoftheelderly3464]

Great review. Love your videos. I just finished placing my order before watching this for not only the NT-1 Alex but the RE/100 Zaku II FZ. CAN'T WAIT?!! ZAKU TODAY,... ALEX TOMORROW, WOOOOOOO!!!

[@totallynotmarlon]

Waiting for the hg revive..... Cuz the Tristan did such a good job.

[@jacobrodis3946]

HG Tristan is best HG

[@tomtheconqerur]

@@jacobrodis3946 in opposite day.

[@akuma3158]

@@tomtheconqerur congrats, you missed the joke

[@tomtheconqerur]

@@akuma3158 and you clearly missed mine

[@akuma3158]

@@tomtheconqerur sorry if it was convincing then, it's impressive how the use of a dot can influence a small phrase which is already convincing on it's own

[@wolfsbane7224]

Just purchased this model 15 minutes ago. Can't wait to get started.

[@BarelyDecentProduction]

I really hope bandai are making 2.0 for all of their old mg and not making them pbandai Side note: big chungus gundam

[@cardinal2921]

Yes i would love to see a 2.0 of the gp series

[@pilotamurorei]

2.0 kampfer or fuck off. The Kampfer could sell so well if it got a great 2.0 like the alex.

[@martinvicktor]

MG full armour thunderbolt. I'm pretty sure that is one of the most demanded videos and i Damn well want it even more then the godhand nippers video give us part 2!!!!!

[@Jetblast01]

The Alex...aka A baoa qu battle on easy mode. But this looks so amazing a kit!

[@maxfitzsimons8362]

Literally my favorite model kit to build and display, I’m tempted to buy a second one just to enjoy the build again. It outranks some of the high end complex kits I’ve built like the mg sazabi, and the pg exia. 15/10 kit

[@AAAAnca]

can't decide whether to pose the gunpla with or without the extra armor? pose it as if they're on the process of mounting the armor on so you can leave some parts with the armor, with only the armor frame and without the armor, all at the same time.

[@BaileyZK]

Those wrists are awesome! Never thought I'd be impressed by wrists of all things 😂 Also the upper hip movement to improve the ab crunch is amazing! 😮 Oh those ankles too! Hubba Hubba!

[@tronlives1004]

I am watching this while building the Rg Sazabi I just got!

[@karmage87]

Ok I’m gunna have to get this model. Love the Alex model

[@kami12kaze87]

You have an Army for land. A Navy for Water. Spacy for Space. Doesn't make it less wonky, IMHO.

[@amardy3954]

The only gunpla reviewer that worth watching

[@mndunkerque2497]

Chobam armor is real!!! It’s on the American M 1 abrams and challenger 2 tank

[@armin8306]

If they do an MG 2.0 kampfer I will be elated lol

[@ryunkasa]

I always thought that UNT SPACY was just a nod to Macross, seeing that both the director, and the character designer both worked on SDF Macross. That could just be a coincidence and not be the case at all, though. In all honesty, they probably just thought that "spacy" sounded cool.

[@ryuuohdeltaplus7936]

You can buy the RE100 Zaku II Kai and recreate that famous Burger-making Scene in the last episode

[@JTMC93]

Personally I want a RG Gundam Alex that has some of the features of this kit. (Maybe even fixing some of the issues this kit had/has.) Especially that opening shield and the opening Armor. Edit: Also I wished they had the newer RG style hands in the Master Grade line a bit more. (Apparently only 1 or 2 so far have used them. And those are apparently kits of some super small MS that were a limited release kit.)

[@zacharyradford5552]

I don’t cause it will be p Bandai and recycled early RG frame.

[@mankitlam688]

a clear colour MG NT1 will released soon in Gundam base Tokyo, consider it if you wanna get a second one in alternative ver.

[@TheFr0z3nF0x]

The new style of weapon hands are a godsend because they dont fall off if you so much as breath on the kit like the old ones where you slot them on the peg.

[@Angel-jd7df]

I hope we see more of this hand style, I always liked swappable fingers the most as they usually tend to be the most stable, and this looks like a good upgrade to them

[@mikesgtrs1]

I like my Alex 2.0 but my lightsaber posts cracked in half . i replaced the lighsabers but this is now 2 gundams where the plastic is too weak for some areas and crack

[@haisibanaag1563]

Can be a good base for MG Virtue and Seravee since the armored looks is very much like Virtue/Seravee

[@Lockehart1289]

Omg I'm so happy and now I want 2 I pre ordered 1 around my birthday

[@scythedd7]

I unfortunately ran into an issue with the ball joint on the hands being way too tight. The first time I tried to move the left hand it actually broke off completely while attempting to pose it. Luckily once you break down the arm, I discovered it's easy to pop the ball joint back out from the backside of the socket it you have something to push it through. So if you notice the hands are too stiff in the joints and don't want to risk damaging it like I did, deassemble the arm to pop the joint out using a tool and file/sand the joint down a little. Will probably help with it being overly stiff

[@sazzadhossan9851]

I just bought and got delivered my first gunpla MG ZGMF-X10A FREEDOM GUNDAM cant wait to build it

[@kringhetto]

You are the best Gunpla reviewer. 10/10

[@BlackHei711]

The HG was the first gunpla I ever built. I have a mighty need for this 2.0.

[@BlandEmperor]

The way you described 0080 was what Gundam is, or rather was, before it became a vessel for badass model kits!

[@porkflaps4717]

Lotta people hating on this kit, I don't even like this Gundam but this MG is maybe one of the best MG's Bandai has ever put out. It is a straight up awesome kit.

[@KappaKiller108]

The head armor looks freaking awesome! It completed the whole look!!!

[@GN-sj1ni]

If bandai releases a mg kampfer 2.0 you'll get one right?

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Definitely! I love the kampfer! Still might try out the older MG 🤔

[@karldavid4621]

I am not a fan of the old school design but I have to say that the features (manipulators, armor, articulation, and gimmicks) of this kit blew me away. Like, if I had extra money and can just buy any gunpla I like, I would definitely buy two of these (To display them both side by side). It feels good to see how Bandai has grown and improved their Master grade line. I wish Gundam Exia, 00 and 00 Qan[t] will also have the 2.0 treatment.

[@GameFaceMikho]

All qant needs are better hip armor lol csnt pose without popping

[@karldavid4621]

@@GameFaceMikho I also need the swap-able manipulators for dynamic poses. Also I wouldn't mind if they will amplify the gimmicks or the design just a little bit just like what they did to MG Freedom and MG Freedom 2.0.

[@Zaffr3]

Speaking of the MG Grandaddys which do you prefer? The Origin or the 3.0?

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

It depends if you want cool parts separation or ultimate articulation and posing. Both are great!

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Hard choice. The 3.0 looks so good, but the origin can pose up a storm! I honestly can't choose...

[@tetsujin_144]

1.0 all the way! (...I'm serious.)

[@bigmoneycollector5136]

@@tetsujin_144 what's your reasoning behind that? I don't have the original so I can't compare.

[@aiepoposorp]

I honestly love the 2.0 the most, it cares to be extra show accurate, which won't please everybody but does please me!

[@labswee7635]

God damn I always admired the Alex but this kit does this thing WAY TOO MUCH JUSTICE!!!! This thing is my new favorite suit!!!! The CHOBAM armor is so cool!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@nephanielleshane2645]

If I buy this Gundam, I'll build this during Christmas Season

[@GoyBenius_0901]

>Gimmicky haropla trash gets Gundarium teir >This gets Gold teir This really be a bruh moment, mr Irish Gundam man.

[@dustman-0k]

Bruh

[@nope-xe2lx]

Technically the haro thing is gundarium because everything else in it's line is just a plastic ball. MGs are pretty amazing for the most part

[@TheTruthHz]

Chobham armour is a real thing. It's been used on military vehicles for some time now. Not sure why they felt the need to make it into an acronym though?!

[@forceraider451]

He should totally get a second Alex. That armor is to cool to keep it sitting in the box.

[@Wingsaberrules]

Love war in pocket and love the look of this kit

[@chubbst.7407]

As soon as it was announced I was going to get it. I have the original and... right after building it knew I wanted an updated version. But seeing the new face mask of the armor on it cemented the fact of me getting two of them.

[@Trooper93x]

Just started on mine Alex 2.0 so far love it!!! 😍

[@srb1182]

IDk about yall but i LOVED gundam twilight axis and i REALLY hope they make a MG Triston,it is so sharp and a awsome later modernized version of this suit

[@Jhayzer021]

Now that's what you called a MASTER GRADE!, I'm excited for the Barbatos.

[@elnavales]

I have two of these kits: The regular 2.0 and the clear version. I'm not really into clears, but the color scheme on the ALEX is really nice.

[@azrul666]

United Nations Troops Spacy, it was later retconned in 2003 ish to EFSF which is Earth Federation as in the Japanese dub, the Feddies as Zeon Soldiers calls them. because this kit was supposedly an anime accurate, hence the U.N.T spacy thingy.

[@gegenonarwhal817]

I haven't put the extra armor on yet, is it hard to take off

[@zetasann]

If somebody did battle damage of this kit with the armor on? WHOOOH I WOULD HAVE A HEARTATTACK

[@allenusison3124]

Full Armor, and then some! He even has that BB Senshi helmet scaled down to the right Gundam proportions, and that was only an original addition! For a Gundam only piloted by a girl, this sure is a shock.

[@LittleIAO]

Just thought I should point out Chobam armor is actually a real thing on later model armored vehicles and tanks

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Someone else mentioned that so I checked it out, not some daft acronym though. Just a place in England. Definitely where the inspiration came from though

[@StrutTheEmo27]

Since now we have2.0 Alex, do you think we'll have.... dare I say it... *breathes* TRISTAN MG WHEN

[@Ballsdeep-xs5ls]

Watch it just be p bandai

[@npc6817]

NEVAH!

[@nasanodia736]

Must admit the Full Armour Alex is My personal favorite of all Gundams...Full Armor Gundam from Thunderbolt is a very close second!

[@justryan6480]

"Someone likes acronyms" The military, the military likes acronyms...

[@razif6916]

Finally a nice short dense review of the new nt

[@jacobdavis2785]

If I get this kit I’ll definitely display it partially armored. Full chobam on one side, transitioning to no armor on the other side

[@blankusername1753]

CAST OFF, Change Gundam Alex This is what I was thinking when seeing the armor 😂 Gundam Alex = Kamen Rider Kabuto

[@ryuuohdeltaplus7936]

But can Alex Hyper Cast Off tho?

[@grandadoboman1995]

Ahhh a man of class and good taste!

[@blankusername1753]

@@ryuuohdeltaplus7936 Yoooo I wanna see a custom of that now

[@triplemchannel4634]

CAST OFF, Change Alex Good job😅🖒 Let's custom this kit to kabuto themed mobile suit😂😅

[@xxgrimriverxx9845]

Chobham armor is actually a real thing, it generally refers to composite non-reactive hardened layered ceramic armor used on military vehicles. Though it isn't used as an acronym, it just refers to a type of armor.

[@jmc2830]

0080 war in the pocket, might be the best introduction to gundam for more mature people. it's a perfect example all the themes that make gundam (for the most part) special. the effects of war, the idea that both sides have good hard working people, self serving asshats, people just trying to survive and that leadership can always fall to corruption, because humans and power over other humans bring out the absolute worst in us. the only truly immoral participants in a war are those that push it forward for their own self purposes, or profit from the war directly. it really is like a perfect vertical slice of the best concepts and themes that gundam has to offer.

[@yeenmachine206]

Man, this is my favorite Gundam, period. Full stop.

[@razif6916]

Watching this reminds me of the zz gundam ver ka.. wondering when we will get the new fazz gundam.

[@wikinmawan5336]

To all my fellow gunpla enthusiast, beware of the wrist connection, is better to sand the ball joint a little bit to ensure it will not get stuck if not, you could break it when you try to move the hands!! Don't know on other people kits but it did break in mine!!

[@KillerOrca]

I didnt realize how many parts this thing has in common with the Full Armor now that I've built it. Then again they were all based on the Granddaddy 78 were they not.

[@elementxxrider]

This needs a MG Kämpfer 2.0 to go with it

[@conflicthorizon]

Chobam is a real armor. Its on tanks and was made in chobam England.

[@joshuabean7167]

*CHOBAM* is an actual thing it was made by the British for the challenger 1 MBT and was later adopted by the American for the M1A1 abrams tank

[@Amatsaru29]

The structural frame for the additional armor, definitely should paint that a nice silver

[@MechaMechaBurst]

3:59 - 4:23 You think the acronyms in War in the Pocket was stupid? *Check Seed and Seed Destiny*

[@tehgman2]

Mine fell less and the peg for holding one of the sabers broke off. Then the wrist ball joint was too stiff on both sides, or I put them too far in, and they both broke off. Glueing back on has been an ordeal.

[@Greyhoundsniper]

Legit was praying you'd review this in early July, now all we need is MG Full armor unicorn 2.0

[@skeetskeet7041]

Such an ingenious Gundam design it’s a shame it hasn’t gotten the rep it deserves

[@TurboTsunami19]

Yep. I don't know how Gundam the Origin ends, but I would love to see an alternate timeline where Amuro gets the Alex and Char maybe gets the Perfect Zeong. Alex is too nice of design to not get more use

[@boomstick_jones]

I'm convinced. I'll get two.

[@TheHipisterDeer]

This year has been truly amazing