THE 5 DOLLAR STRIKE GUNDAM | Entry Grade 1/144 Strike Gundam Review

[@AngeMaru486]

Honestly, the GM would be one of the perfect Grunt Suits for the Entry Grade line. As much as i want for a HG Revive version, an EG GM would perfectly acceptable too, at least in my opinion

[@curiouscarlo7276]

It's a mass produced grunt suits. It is better to be an EG than a revive. The cheaper it is, the easier it is to be in mass

[@themageofcontext7071]

It probably wouldn’t be too hard either, as it could be built mostly out of EG RX-72 parts, and all it would need would be a new head, weapons, waist and backpack

[@mr.gunzaku437]

GM and Zaku I and II

[@nickochioneantony9288]

the problem is, Bandai will not produce the grunt suits in Entry Grade line (at least for now), as long as they can milk from the HG line... they can capitalize more, and people will still buy it, just as the Revive HG Zaku, it is apparently acceptable in the community... There is no incentive for bandai to release it in EG

[@sebelumkupergi]

Will its sell is the question if they produce the grunts unit. You know.... Kids want the coolest unit.

[@MrJimbeezee]

Excited for this. I built the entry grade RX 78-2 and gave it to my 3 year old daughter. She loves her “grannad gunnam” and has been playing with it non stop. Even with her rather vigorous play style, as well as multiple drops on the floor, he has remained rock solid with no breakages or loosening of joints. Looking forward to build and give her the Strike as well.

[@mentalchoasgaming4020]

How though?? I moved the leg of mine and it snapped at the waist joint.

[@kelajuan_]

Mine is loose as hell after leaving it on the shelf for a week

[@sumdood4856]

Wow! I wish it was the same for me… both hips broke on mine. One tore off, the other broke with a fall

[@MrJimbeezee]

Weird. We’ve had ours for a few weeks and I just picked it up again and everything is still solid, no loose arms or legs or anything. She did break my HG Heavyarms when she dropped it on floor and the right shoulder missile hatch snapped off. But the granddad gundam has been holding strong.

[@xavier7401]

Try to build a mg rx78 it took me 1 week to finish an mg

[@bearabletable7527]

Honestly the Entry grade is one of the best things Bandai did in recent years, Super affordable, super easy to build yet looks AWESOME.

[@nickochioneantony9288]

if only people don't buy those damn old kit from below 2010, we might get more EG from Universal Century MS, even better to get the OO entry grade... but those HGOO kit from 2007-10 is still selling like peanut in general, and Bandai will try its best to milk those old kit

[@Sth809]

@@nickochioneantony9288 people's option We can't really control the sales itself

[@nickochioneantony9288]

@@Sth809 yeah, human opinion cannot be controlled, but people buying decision can be altered/manipulated by marketing alone, and OO kit has variety of choice in HG, even some people prefer HG over the RG simply because of ERS.... I think it's about time bandai make some conscious decision to revive HG OO since they are willing to revive HG Zaku II (they don't have to, but they did for the sake of anniversary... and it's about time OO series have their 15th year anniversary)

[@brykeso25]

I can finally destroy some of these to make sick dioramas

[@Green-tt9cx]

Yeah and don't need to wait for next restock for hg.

[@ParmMannREBORN]

Glad to know that I'm not the only one who's had their entry grade joints loosen. Still gonna pick up the Strike Gundam though cause the entry grades are so damn pretty

[@tmjstudio1204]

yeah it's so loose!

[@trippcailean9594]

i think it adds charm to the entry grade kits, they get a kinda floppy wooden doll feel about them and end up being really cute

[@user-v_orange]

セロテープを使うのだ！(-◎ω◎-)ゞ

[@haqimikhamsee9115]

The joint between the torso and the legs are quite loose on mine,anyone knows how to fix it?

[@catnip202xch.]

@@haqimikhamsee9115 blue puddy

[@jehovenjrjizdeortega8224]

What i love about the EG kits is that there are no stickers but the color separation is impressive

[@viperson9818]

Entry grade future could be grunts. Rock solid and cheap what more needs to be said.

[@shoji4119]

Should come with shining in dark version

[@Adniwhack]

entry grade gms and daggers are what we need!!!

[@shadow7037932]

Indeed. Perfect for army/fleet builds!

[@Matanumi]

I mean..... the dagger L is already grunt perfection. A shame the windam had to be a fine build kit the wrists are inferior

[@Sth809]

Bro where's my zaku?

[@EdwinPohan]

Seeing how there’s the RX-78-2, this, and then Nu (up next) for Entry Grade, I’m starting to think if there’s a possibility for the Unicorn which will be mind blowing if it ever launches as Entry Grade. I mean it seems like Bandai is choosing some of the most popular main characters’ Gundams… Or maybe Barbatos? Damn that would be interesting to see! Edit: I’m starting to think Exia might be the next one in line after Nu!

[@kennethvillanueva4353]

Oh for sure theres gonna be one for unicorn. Although it could just be in unicorn mode tho.

[@EdwinPohan]

@@kennethvillanueva4353 Yeah most likely not gonna transform if they did make EG Unicorn. Still though it would be sick!

[@andynava3455]

Hg barbatos is already cheap tho wonder if the eg will be cheaper than the hg

[@Science-yBoi]

Bruh, EG Barbatos would be awesome as fuck

[@Crimson_Dragon01]

The Nu Gundam is to coincide with the opening of the Nu Gundam statue in Japan. It will open in early spring and the EG kit comes out in April.

[@elipse371]

Considering how Bandai is making us buy an entire HGUC Nu Gundam just to get the fin funnels and the bazooka for the EG,I don’t think Bandai is gonna care enough to make all the striker packs to make the Perfect Strike and more In fact,we actually have some,if not all of the perfect strike parts already,from the Remaster Ver. Perfect Strike,you just need to harvest all the parts that make the Strike the Perfect Strike and use them The old strike may have released in the early 2000s,but the Perfect Strike parts were made around the release of the HGCE,so they’re compatible,and that means that this kit can be the Perfect Strike if you use the shield adapter from the HGCE for the claw on the left arm.

[@Sth809]

Welp it's possible they make a pack for the eg now They made a weapon pack for eg rx-78-2

[@raptorshiranui984]

Well it is late but bandai release the aile stricker in may 2024 and launcher and sword striker in june and you can assemble the perfect strike with the entry grade. It take time but they made it.

[@elipse371]

@@raptorshiranui984 I too can read announcements from Bandai. I knew about this when you did, and am not stuck in 2022.

[@raptorshiranui984]

@@elipse371 sorry not what i mean for offense. But for so long we can have the possibility of a better perfect strike than the old 2013 hg and have the three og striker pack for hg dagger.

[@elipse371]

@@raptorshiranui984 I also know that. As I said, the comment is from 2 years ago. My opinions and views have changed since then. Do you have anything more of worth to add in?

[@keammthedemon6277]

i know literally nothing about gundam but i love these model kits.

[@Sevarrius]

Great little kit for the price, seems perfect for getting a kid into the hobby and I guess that was kind of the point. The MG Strike was my first Gunpla kit and still one of my favourites.

[@killer13324]

5:04 one on the right's high grade, eyes caught the light revealing foil sticker. Also, i like how the entry grades feel like they were actually MEANT to be played with. I wonder if they'll bring out an EG Exia sometime....

[@ralfsstuff]

Bandai is really killing it with their new EG line of Gunpla

[@ilhamwicaksono5802]

still can't comprehend why they hasn't made EG Zaku II

[@androzexe]

I haven't watched Gundam Seed or any other form of it yet But all of the forms of the Strike Gundam just blow me away. Such amazing looking kits! I didn't think I'd like Strike Freedom because of the weird gold joints and hands but after building it I will say that it's such an eye catcher when you have the wings extended out and on a stand like I have it! I'm definitely going to need to find that Entry Grade Strike and Zaku II somewhere!

[@OtonashiV]

I'm still not convinced the EG kits are necessarily a better deal than their HG equivalents. The HGCE Aile Strike's joints have aged relatively well, while some of my EG ERX-78-2's joints have gotten fairly loose, so there are some tradeoffs. The HGCE Aile Strike comes with the Aile Striker, beam rifle, beam saber blades, and shield for 1300 yen. The box version of the EG Strike will come with the rifle and shield for 700 yen. Are the Aile Striker pack and beam blades worth the 600 yen difference? Idk, but I can see Bandai selling a separate Aile Striker for around that price. I also suspect that the EG's rifle and shield will be slightly worse than the HG's, just like the EG RX-78-2's. That being said, it is a really nice way to get a base Strike when you have surplus striker packs or just want to do a custom. I know some fans have been asking for this sort of thing for years.

[@alfianfahmi5430]

Just buy both and kitbash them together, you'll get the best of both worlds 😂🤣

[@Astronopolis]

@@alfianfahmi5430 that’s what I was thinking, using the EG as upgrade parts!

[@cheungmichealcheungkimchi1341]

@@alfianfahmi5430 worst thing about this is that some eg joints aren’t compatible with standard hgs

[@alfianfahmi5430]

@@cheungmichealcheungkimchi1341 Then just use your drills and blades 😂🤣

[@OtonashiV]

@@alfianfahmi5430 It kind of ruins the point of EG being a budget line though

[@argusra-3157]

Strike on the left was EG, the one on the right was a the HG. The trick is to look at the elbow joints.

[@mentalchoasgaming4020]

I'm honestly jealous of this guy. If I could build two gunpla each month, that would probably help my declining mental state

[@nickochioneantony9288]

I'm sure Mecha Gaikotsu has his own mental problem back in 2011-ish, when reviews are sparse, and his life in Japan is least to be desired... But he moved on though (getting exercise, tirelessly reviewing kit on constant basis, etc)... you should try to move on too, don't cling to the current problem and start to appreciate what you have (Hopefully my comment don't turn into some kind of preaching, just tryin to understand fellow sufferer)

[@eesyam91]

I really get you. As for me I could only afford to build 1 every 2-3 months so I'll go for an RG, that way I'll have a lot of time fiddling around with the kit and more time to distract myself from things that makes me down

[@LackadaisicalWizard]

@@nickochioneantony9288 mecha gaikotsu lore

[@insertnickhere5022]

For the Rx-78, you got the full package for a much lower price(compared to the HG), and the main body had some parts that were better than the HG, but for the Strike, even though it's cheaper, you will still have to buy the HGCE or the old HG SEED kit to get any striker packs....also, the only real advantage the EG has over the HGCE is the head vulcans....unlike the EG RX-78, I think this I'll skip over this kit...

[@OhOh996]

Gonna be hype for your Top 10 Gunpla of 2021. 👍

[@theanatvig7829]

I'm new to gunpla building and this is the third kit I've put together. mine came with the same shield and gun that the HG version has. I've found that the arms, feet, and hands tend to pop off on mine while posing but overall a pretty cool kit.

[@TheTimster02]

I literally got this and another entry grade in today, and had the same experience, but with the legs and torso mainly.

[@Crim-kun]

entry grade left high grade right easy way to spot the difference between the entry grade and high grade is the elbow joint. the high grades are round and more detailed the front

[@maweitao]

I’m still not sold on ditching polycaps for plastic joints. I’ve been seeing too many loose joints for my liking. In fact, I was just messing with a 30MM kit I built a while back and all the c-clip joints were loose. So we’re the ball joints for the hands and they were in a worse state than many older kits. I guess the saving grace is that it’s easier to paint or varnish plastic joints.

[@itsdantaylor]

Honestly the entry grades are getting me into the 1/144 scale model kits which I was never into before. I hope they keep up these entry grades. I already preordered the Nu gundam and got the US gundam Target Exclusive.

[@RR_1138]

I’m surprised they haven’t done a 1/100 scale of these ( easy build ) , I’m sure a lot of people would want a affordable model kit to custom , everyone loves Value and a great design (no poly cap)

[@DrolthKar]

For my entry grade gundam kits so far I've used a gold sharpie to give them a pseudo foil sticker look.

[@NinPossible]

This looks much better than I expected. Wow! Thanks for the review!

[@lecursedturtle9385]

10:28 We're finally getting an accessory pack for this kit, not only to give it the Aile Striker, but even the Launcher Striker and Sword Striker packs as well, which means you can have a EG Perfect Strike Gundam.

[@darkfent]

...and the other entry grades series are basically kids toys or statues...damn the gunpla series given a lot of love

[@SparkRattle]

I hope that the EG Nu is an upward trend from this. The shoulder articulation worries me a bit but it's still extremely pretty IMO. NEVER FORGETTI FORSETI

[@axelgrease69]

I'm getting this as my first Gunpla kit! I might get the Nu Gundam one as well, for now I'll stick to Entry Grades since I am still a beginner.

[@NALTOHQ]

By all means feel free to branch out. Entry Grade may not last, but if they make stuff like a GM or Zaku, definitely would buy those. But definitely give a newer HG a try. Just look at some reviews. Are they going to hold up over time, will the build pay off, will it do what you want it to do, be it posing, good build, or just looking awesome?

[@cerberus00]

if i remember right, the 1/48 kits they released also just wanted you to pull them off the runners, though i think they included a crude tool.

[@QwErTy-cw6fh]

Honestly, while this kit looks great, I still would just get the HG, even if the EG is available while the HG isn't. While I think the color separation is amazing, I don't think it fully makes up for the lack of accessories. Sure the side-to-side movements in the waist and ankles are amazing, but honestly I'm not convinced it can help make up for the lack of the rest of the Strike's accessories. Hell, the HGCE Aile Strike *also* comes with the knives, meaning if you want just base Strike, it's still there.

[@myhonestopinion3334]

I just realize that our *Build Strike Exceed Galaxy* is just a reprint from Strike Gundam 😵‍💫😱 with "new gun-sword", "new shield", "new face", "more 3mm hole in the armor joint", "new booster backpack" and the "build-in effect part into the armor"

[@montgomeryfitzpatrick473]

Love the colors of the new EG Build Strike Exceed Galaxy. Its halfway to the the Strike Rouge(my first PG but waiting to build it). EG Build Stike comes with Skygrasper but call it galaxy fighter

[@micsdlt1087]

The entry grade is so awesome, cant wait to have mine. Awesome review as always

[@NALTOHQ]

I just got back into gunpla. I started with a HG RX-78, then a RG Astray Red Frame, then a MG RX-78-2 Origin. All of these are in various states of disrepair. I just bought this entry grade to stem the tide before I really jump back in, and I hope not to make the same mistakes moving forward.

[@garrettgrosser313]

I've been wanting to work on custom painting a gundam and entry grade sounds like the perfect thing to test painting on. Time to go back to the store lol.

[@kiramutoujaeger]

Next month the box version of entry grade strike will be release but tomorrow the gundam contrast event in nagoya they will release the box version of eg strike gundam

[@TheScarletInfector]

So this kit finally made it to local hobby shops in the US but weird thing there must be several versions. The boxed version we got here comes with a beam rifle and the shield and does NOT have the daggers which seems so weird that they couldn't find the space on the runner next to the gun for the daggers wtf!?

[@chrisward5263]

Loving the Entry grade kits so far. But I think I'll wait to see if we get a weapons pack for the Strike Gundam before getting it

[@LucaCorsini]

I'm doing a mashup between the dagger-l the windam and the strike, using the strike rouge, but I could swap the arms for this one and save the rouge from being just scraps

[@pblchldy8082]

The reason why they say you don't need tools is primary for younger audience who just want to have a bit of fun and enjoy the Lego aspect of Gundam. It's not designed necessarily for adults but for adults they would use tools to polish it.

[@deang5386]

Awesome review. I've pre-ordered the set that comes with the gun and shield.

[@MrMaskYT]

I got this one today I didn't realize I can move the feet side to side...thanks to this video.

[@Quadrolithium]

Guntank early grade please? Those things need more love (partly because I love those things to death in UCGO. Yes Zeon bring all the prototype bull you have, my cannons will still penetrate any mobile suit you sent out (at least for this game)), aside from making grunt early grades for breaking, making them an excellet background decoration of an after-battle scene

[@taleweaver34]

Strange how in Manila we got the boxed EG Strike but none of the bagged version :) Ah well its the same content anyway. Good kit!

[@trashboat5388]

What I did with my RX is that I took my panel lining marker and colored in the parts of the eyes that should be black so the thing where you look at it at a low angle isn’t a problem.

[@elijahsstudio1109]

Hopeful we get more entry grads soon. A $12 zaku or gm would be nice

[@kangwibik8926]

It would be perfect for HG strike when you swap the head with the EG's . :)

[@somebodyoncetoldme6557]

Entry grade is awesome, it makes a good gift without breaking your bank.

[@LordofCicadas]

The seam line along the lower section of the head (the "ear" area) is actually a panel line in the original animation cells, so I wouldn't be too bothered by those.

[@whatisnot1926]

1:14: “So yeah I’m most definitely not gonna build this in a bag like I did with the *REAL GRADE* RX-78 2” Mecha G. Gunpla Sigma grindset #1.2k

[@eaglegundam1873]

these entery grades look perfect for your first custom paint job

[@adriflux7704]

I guessed correctly on EG vs HG, but only because the heads are just slightly different. Now I really wanna get my hands on this kit!

[@bakbakmf]

this entry grade's head is gonna be part of my voyager gundam

[@grip3939]

Is it funny that im waiting for a EG 1/144 Perfect strike

[@ScoTEven]

Considering that the HGUC Zaku only just released, it might take some years before we get an Entry Grade version.

[@DragoonMS]

Seems Target didn't get the memo; they've got the American Flag themed EG RX78-2 for ten bucks (which sucks when the HGUC is 13 now). I'd guess that future Entry Grades will fall in around there as well. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if they make some EG Striker Weapon Packs to match (which SHOULD be much lower in price).

[@ToxicAtom]

I think this kit would be great if you wanted a Jet Strike Gundam, using the Jet Striker pack from the Jet Windam

[@richardyamato]

Looks great I might get one in the future since im rebooting my collection to hg or 1/144

[@eddverdillo2589]

I feel like the HG will have improvements in the future if this will be the entry point to gunpla.

[@Matanumi]

It already has greatly improved

[@aidanmaguire2224]

Me when I panel line the back of a MG: 14:58 "It's next to not noticeable but I notice it"

[@Agape1992]

In 1998 when I was 6 I just snapped out all the parts on a Heavyarms kit and wondered why it had all these sharp edges

[@kelvinh.2442]

Mecha: I'm just gonna use my bare hands with this. Also mecha 30 seconds later: Ight time to get my good old friend, nipper.

[@Simplethinker1]

Hey there, had an idea for ya if you ever end up in a drought of something interesting to do for a video. Do one of your top/least favorite videos about shields. You may have to do a choice or video for every grade, but there’s plenty of interesting criteria, overall design, build, attachment point or shield arm, features, etc. just food for thought.

[@nilus2k]

Anyone see this kit at a US Target yet? That tends to be the place with the best price for there entry grade kits. After I bought all my kids and their cousins the RX-78-2 and America Gundam kits they are jonesing for another entry grade kit. It’s really cool that I change the cool Dad and Uncle who shows up with a craft project for 10 kid from 6 to 14 that they all enjoy. Gonna start getting more expensive when they start wanting to do HG kits :)

[@MytheraI]

"I'm not even gonna use a nipper!" *36 seconds later* "I'm gonna be using a nipper"

[@Jorquavious]

The HG leo is a really good contendor, it really builds like an entry grade.

[@404cp]

head camera is easy to solve. just cut out a couple of tiny squares off the unused bits of the sticker sheet of any other kit.

[@kennethcarreon7303]

I wonder if they're perhaps making this eg kit to be compatible of that infamous beggining gundam g since that did have compatibility issue with old and modern hg kit, maybe this may do.

[@wolfhound1755]

Mecha Gaikotsu - HOPE THEY DO AN EXIA GUNDAM Entry Grade 1/144 KIT WOULD BE COOL : ) AND IF THEY DO THEY BETTER USE CLEAR GREEN PARTS

[@izzy_theog9658]

5:43 Those are called "Igelstellung", BTW.

[@falkyriegunpla]

5:03 the left is entry and the right is HG, i can tell because of the elbow joints

[@AzraelThanatos]

I believe the boxed version also has a shield and rifle

[@brioche496]

Things are looking up for the entry grade nu, I preordered mine and I am looking forward to it SO much.

[@austinreed7343]

Kotobukiya should do this with their Mega Man line; have lower-level kits alongside the main kits, for easier entry.

[@dragonxoniichan7253]

Entry Grade Strike Gundam 😳‼️ Perfect Christmas present 😆 🎁🎄 Bandai : Hohohoho Merry Christmas 🎅

[@dahlah6720]

This has the best head sculpt for strike in my opinion

[@yvastel8153]

for 5 dollars?! holy carp... if there's gonna be more of these, I might get back to the hobby...

[@stephenkelleher1438]

AFTER THE FIRST HOUR OF ME HAVING THE EG RX THE BALL JOINT SNAPED

[@crystalclearchaos5387]

I feel like these eg kits might be the best for customs due to the separation the joints the cost and articulation

[@clintonleonard5187]

The G-Frames are also good for customs. They come with an entire internal skeleton and are like $5 or $10.

[@crystalclearchaos5387]

@@clintonleonard5187 but they are tiny

[@TheUltimizer.]

I think they're gonna do the Unicorn Gundam at some point, but how will they do it is my question. Like, will it transform or come out as 2 different kits?

[@ThisBoiRamen]

The one on the left is the entry grade because of the arm joints. And the one on the right is the high grade because of its height and arm joints.

[@nahte724]

I can attest to the EG loosening up. My EG American Type can barely hold up its shield because the bicep and elbow are both loose.

[@notrod0918]

1:16 Dang you built the RG RX-78 on the bag? Impressive.

[@byarlantcustom4265]

Entry grade in a bag

[@terauleau4217]

I think I saw this one sold at 7 eleven here in Taiwan!i was surprised they had it.

[@ookamibr1918]

I REEEEEALLY hope to see a entry grade Zeta and a Barbie lupus rex.

[@jagerb5974]

So... I built this guy about two months ago. I did the same thing with the runners--popped out the pieces by hand. Well, let me tell you: the 'Entry' in 'Entry-Grade' evidently means 'Entry into your finger' because holy smokes, it's like I got pricked at the doctor's office. So I can safely say I've put some blood--along with the sweat and tears--into the hobby now! EDIT: Also the Strike Pack showed up yesterday, so I have that to look forward to! And lastly, my EG came with the Beam Rifle and Shield... did they re-release it with more stuff since you made this? I also paid about $9 for mine at USAG in-store now in 2024, to give an idea of the inflation since two years ago; didn't see the HG there on the shelf to compare it to, though.

[@able5566]

It looks so cool! I want one

[@stormgalaxypegasus]

Okay, I wanna ask the ones who has kit and High Grade Strike kits, can you make the EG Strike into Perfect Strike using HG kits (Revive and old)?

[@austinreed7343]

Wishlist for the future of EG: * Char’s Zaku * Zeta Gundam * Chinagguy

[@branchygiraffe]

I think an entry grade gelgoog or dom would be cool

[@nazran7497]

The HG is pretty good, they got some inner frame in the shoulder armors-arms and the legs if you remove the white armor parts

[@trippcailean9594]

man these entry grade kits are sweet. gonna end up with all of them

[@nashwaan2956]

5:01 the left one is the entry grade and the right one is the high grade cuz the elbow joint on the right looks more complicated than the left.

[@Exaris79]

Bandai should had included the head, shoulders&leg armor for the Strike Daggers. You could use this model for the mass produced MS as canon fodder in a diorama like for the Battle of Panama or Invasion of Orb.

[@averagejack1386]

5:00 left is the EG, and right is the HG

[@kamarulbahari152]

I'm kinda disappointed that the Perfect Strike Freedom backpack isn't compatible with the EG Strike.

[@bladeazuma]

Its possible to connect perfect strike freedom's backpack on the EG strike if you have a striker pack adaptor

[@Mercury_Cosmos]

Yes i have been waiting so long for this!