THE GUNPLA GOD OF WEAPONRY! - MG Gundam Astraea Type-F Full Weapon Set

[@rickstein3479]

For those who want a little backstory for the F2 variation, Fon's Astraea Gundam type F has deteriorating and rusted parts and "somehow" he acquired the Exia's spare parts and turned his Astraea into the F2, same story with the Avalanche Astraea, "somehow" he also found the Avalanche parts.

[@baron_bananas]

F2 was upgraded with the spare parts from Exia after Celestial Being lost. They raided whatever storage asteroids they could to stock up. The Avalanche Dash units Fon stole after he parted from the support group. They even comment that he got to them before they did

[@RedCometNurse]

Fereshte found a storehouse with spare Exia parts, so they were able swap out parts that were for the Exia since it used the same frame. Fon found the storehouse for the parts for the Avalanche Exia and forcibly grafted them to the Astraea F. I believe Fon had to jettison the Avalanche parts at some point so he is back to piloting a recolored Black Astraea.

[@charlottela2491]

Did this happen before or after anime series and the movie? I don't even know if it's a sequel or a prequel

[@coolnamesurnameson2525]

pretty much around the same time in the manga

[@ramondelgado9836]

@@charlottela2491 00F happens at the same time as the main series. Ends kinda before season 2 because the Astraea drive was returned for the 00, at that point it continues with Fon in 00I

[@thespikeheadboy3164]

The Astraea Type F is a really cool MS in OO side stories where during the time of the armed interventions, Astraea Type F and the rest of the 2nd generation Gundams would be used by Celestial Being's black ops team, Fereshte. Like what was done before Celestial being was revealed to the world, given the order to kill everything that sees them and leave no witnesses. Its main pilot is Fon Spaak, one of Celestial Being's criminal meisters who are in hancuffs and an explosive collar.

[@Dd5yr5g]

are the side stories worth reading?

[@thespikeheadboy3164]

@@Dd5yr5g Definitely, the side stories explain why things work the way they do if you have watched the series and expands on it along with cool MS designs

[@douggoins2960]

It wasn't that he was a criminal, he was forced to be a gundam meister

[@thespikeheadboy3164]

@@douggoins2960 He's a criminal meister no doubt cause of the handcuffs and explosive collar on him. Same thing happened with Feldt's mother who was also a criminal meister where she too had handcuffs and an explosive collar on her neck. He came willingly as well since he found it interesting but found himself under heavy restrictions.

[@shauqiharris2772]

So he's a gundam version of Accelerator?

[@keithkeith293]

Every time Mecha says "Doonames" instead of "Dynames", my soul dies a little.

[@TheEpicpoptart]

Same though.

[@wulf8889]

It's closer than Dynames as in dynamic unless you're a westerner eng dub listener. If so, wtf. Dynames is derived from the Greek word dunamis.

[@grampagunpla9161]

Exactly. We all own eyes and ears. NEVER once in the series was that Gundam EVER referred to as “ JU- NAM- MES”. That’s because that wasn’t it’s name. Spare me the origin story from the Greek. I am aware. That’s what it’s name is BASED on. Not its name. Much like Exia isn’t named exactly from its base. Neither is DIE- NAM- MISS. It is derived from the Greek Dunames. Not directly translated. Mecha is apparently one of those annoying kids that once they learn something, forcefully misapplies it. His name is DIE- NAM- MISS. Don’t worry folks, our ears, brains, and common sense haven’t been wrong all these years. Mecha found out a new thing, now our ears are the victims. He’ll get bored with his new toy soon enough.

[@wulf8889]

@@grampagunpla9161 Listen to the JP dub ..

[@grampagunpla9161]

@@wulf8889 I exclusively watch the JP dubs. Not a “JU-NAM-MISS” to be heard. At all.

[@HypeIke]

Exia (and its variants) are still some of my favourite gundam mech to date. I just wish they'd do a 2.0 version already with the tech from the new 00 MG kits (and then do a remake of the Exia dark matter but like that'll ever happen)

[@hasimi91]

Do u think bandai would make exia 2.0?

[@insertnickhere5022]

As a person who loves kits which are loaded with accessories and optional parts, this kit with the avalanche unit was a joy to build and pose...just hope bandai releases the other 2 Astreas in the near future As for the loose joints, I think they did do something to make it less annoying, because unlike the MG Exia that I built in like 2012, the waist is not loose and the toes at least don't fall apart by themselves....although it is still not as stable as modern MGs

[@GunDoom]

the other two? I know of the regular astrea but what's the other version

[@insertnickhere5022]

@@GunDoom the black one that was released as a metal build recently

[@GunDoom]

@@insertnickhere5022 ohhh yeah forgot about the astrea type-x. I actually saw a plastic conversion kit announced a few months ago. not really sure what's going on with it though

[@tristain0]

@@GunDoom its up for sale now but its meant for other brand of astreas unless you mod the bandai one.

[@goatonatree1062]

GOOGLE!???!!! REAL GOOGLE????

[@Torente32]

I waited for two months for this kit to be available and boy it was worth the wait. I have built the older version of Gundam Astraea, a kit that used cheaper parts and less detailed vs this current one. I love building the old one and the new one. Nothing beats the Uniqueness of Prototype weapon systems and of the technically 4 versions of Astraea, I picked the Type F with the mask as it's supposed to hide its identity, and it gives off the prototype look while Type F2 is more of the finished product like Exia.

[@dr.bright6272]

I love the suit but so far I've hated the kit. Despite multiple tries to fix them the shoulders, leg condenser covers and waist weapon hooks keep falling off. It makes it hard to enjoy a kit when it keeps going to pieces

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

6:07 we're never letting you live this down. XD

[@hikarinogami4990]

Did you know that Astraea can fire off most of his Ranged Weapons at once? GN Beam Rifle in right hand, GN Missile Pods on side of arms/Legs, GN Launcher on Shoulder, NGN Bazooka in the left hand. Hope you can show this in Astraea Avalanche review. Thank you in advance and Thank you for reading.

[@bananahappened2473]

wowie

[@hikarinogami4990]

@@bananahappened2473 It's in the Promo Images of Astraea Type F if you want to see some.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

it's literally the pose from the box

[@hikarinogami4990]

@@ChrisTian-sd5yq That too

[@dr.bright6272]

Or it can rotate the rifle while it's on the hip and fire a pistol in it's right hand

[@s0nicblade353]

The 00F manga is what set me off on my Gunpla journey, picking up an HG Exia in 2011 after seeing how cool Type F was in action. To this day I've never actually built one, but this review is making me highly consider stalking P-Bandai for the next release. Only thing I'm slightly saddened by is there's no Fon Spaak mini figure, but that's okay; the mobile suit is beautiful all on its own

[@asuna07neros]

I've always wanted a MG Astrea to go side by side with my Exia. Thanks for the review!

[@jharedgarcia1416]

Your my favorite gunpla youtuber u actually inspired me to make gunpla!

[@whatisnot1926]

“A big nasty fly landed on me …. Anyway” That’s the most Top Gear meme right there

[@johnnypowers2489]

Why do I *really* like that MGK took it to the beach?

[@Astronopolis]

Love this MS, recently picked up the RG reissue on P-Ban, I’ll need to grab the HG for all the extra weapons, but I’m excited to mess with it!

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Is that the one with bandai namco logo in the boxes?

[@wasdwazd]

The Astraea Type-F is my favorite Gundam from 00, shame that when I got the old HG kit a few years ago, it was missing its left holding hand. So frustrating!

[@gundamenjoyer217]

"the gunpla god of weaponry" full armor unicorn gundam: am I a joke to you?

[@wulf8889]

I hope we get the rest of the GNY units, too. I really want an MG Abulhool.

[@reijigamer]

If anything we'll get MGs of the Cherudim, Arios, and Seraphim if that. Maybe HGs of the GNY since we got a HG Plutone.

[@wulf8889]

@@reijigamer eh not a fan of the s2 design. MG Virtue also has the crossdressing Tieria figure even tho it's an s2 thing for some reason. The GNY units can just reuse the majority of the current GN Frame while the s2 suits might need a new one.

[@zulmark3]

I'm wishing for MG or even HG Sadalsuud type f. Bandai can easily remold the Dynames for Sadalsuud

[@MunchlaxMakara]

Anyone else low-key triggered by how he says Dynames?

[@snukastyle]

*Dunamess? It does catch me a little each time.

[@SDSDragnov]

Have to say, for such an old base, its done a really good job. However being 2022 I am sad that they haven't adapted the other parts so that its a smidge closer to the metal build (moving parts on the shield or connectors for the shield load out on the upper back or skirting) (or the massive swords for the avalanche) But only the whole impressed that they have included more than I'd have thought

[@zorh136]

My only complaint about the set after having built one myself, there's no way to mount the Beam Rifle and Proto GN Sword on the same arm like the RG and HG

[@mistertililing5933]

You can't mount them both in the HG too.

[@zorh136]

@@mistertililing5933 Ah, my mistake then

[@cribabey]

kit is absolutely gorgeous, and the review was a banger as usual

[@vustvaleo8068]

I hope they will also release it in the 00P colors too, the 00 side-stories units needs to be made into kits because they have awesome designs.

[@DeusNyx]

I don't think I've ever lusted after a kit so much as the F3....

[@nightmare69metalmatt52]

Love every review I see since I've found u

[@nigellewiscanlas1959]

12:06 “and i kinda want to” hahahahahah

[@DudeOnASkateboard]

This was a rather anticipated review for me. I actually picked one up from Premium Bandai awhile back, and was eager to hear your opinion on whether or not the additions made the kit worth the hassle that typically goes with the Exia frame. Overall, I do not regret my purchase.

[@mac.a.r0nny]

I don't like the color red, but giant red robots are always an exemption. Nothing says you're dead like the color red.

[@mordredsenpai7513]

The creation of this kit and given how Exia and Dynames are so similar to their predecessors frame wise, I wouldn't be surprised if we see an MG Sadalsuud some time from now. But what I really want is an Exia Ver RM or something

[@ezhumbug]

Nah Gaikotsu. That Gunpla God Weaponry title has to go to Verka Full Armor Unicorn.

[@dorky2958]

Nice outside background there!

[@markporter8056]

It needs the shield system like dabans version. Both look great

[@JunkyardGod]

Found this at my hobby shop today 😁

[@mjuneoginn]

Epic Nice Review, can't wait for the Avalanche Astraea F Type... With this Astraea F Type, plus the MetalBuild Astraea Finnisternis Type- These could have been the prototype of the ESF GN-X Units and their GN-X III AND IV Successors, since the weapon that these Astraeas wield matched the weapons load out of the GN-X

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

the sniper rifle is used by the type X

[@kiplingin5023]

I just bought daban's astraea type f.. if you really love weaponries you wont be disappointed.. i know lots of you doesnt build bootleg gunplas.. it has 8 gn shields so i built it more than a week pretty much pure sanding and test fit😅😅 GN sword is not included but there are 2 avalung sword.. trying some bootlegs Astraea type f didnt disappoint me.. i just love swords

[@rellvion9161]

Got daban version long time ago too. Main reason was the colouring difference, I just love those metallic red parts, they give more life to the unit. Only part I might hate r loose legs, might just need tighting up.

[@kiplingin5023]

@@rellvion9161 true about the color.. had an issue on the thigh part.. 2 gray thing where you could mount the morningstar and blaster.. my main reason for buying it is the weapon its pretty complete 8 shields, 2 avalung swords, 2 GN handguns and etc.. i built it semi tight to stablize the shields when mounted..

[@rellvion9161]

@@kiplingin5023 Oh ye, the set of shields and 2 massive swords, they just look amazing when combined. I was going through hell making everything in a way I wanted xd

[@kiplingin5023]

@@rellvion9161 Yeah.. looks pretty badass to be precise.. working on it was like a piece of art.. i am planning to buy a set of shields and maybe daban's 8816A Astraea GNY-001 white version of Astraea.. it comes with shields and many many weaponries 😅😅

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I would call the Crossbone the Gundam God of weapons because the Crossbone Gundams have some of the coolest weapons in Gundam history Peacock Smasher Muramasa Blaster Brand Markers Xambuster Shot Lancer Butterfly Buster Skull shaped I-field generators

[@oijimmy9434]

You forgot the kujaku,hook shield and the screw whip

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

You meant the full cloth???

[@nigellewiscanlas1959]

The red exia head looks a lot like the dark matter

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

if only they don't remove the vents and clavicle antenna parts from A runner

[@GaaraUzumakiGaara]

Daban 8816 has the double of everything, my first and only 1/100 kit

[@donaldud-deen7604]

Could only watch. The stocks was on fire. Cant get one

[@JonasBates]

F-2 gives me everything i love in Exia and more love it!

[@nazrulaqmar4891]

All these articulations and Bandai won't still give us exia 2.0

[@zakuIIsaa]

What the kit to the right of the Astrea at @4:19 ?

[@tomassoejakto]

4:18 who's the big guy with the roll cage on the right?

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Joy Toy Tactical Warsuit from warhammer 40K

[@picklepnad]

love the thumbnail

[@dagelandumay]

Dang..!!! I absolutely ❤️ the wired hammer!

[@ashenwolf592]

Wwwoooooww,I was thinking on getting the rg version but screw that,I'm definitely buying this one ,it has soooo much to offer ,I love it 🤩

[@darkfury2555]

So I got this kit and the red skull cap will not stay on, does anyone else have this issue?

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

red skull?

[@douggoins2960]

So, the astrea (both versions) would be my 2nd favorite of the 00 gundams. The 1.5 gundam is my favorite 00 era gundam

[@SovietHighCommand]

ive always wanted to ask… what happened to moon gundam? has it become loose? ive always had my doubts about a no polycap build

[@SpartanA128]

I've had my Moon Gundam for about a year and a half now, still pretty solid

[@wulf8889]

All brand new from the ground up MGs have no polycaps and the new GN Frames and the MG IBO Frame are certainly better.

[@taylormarlow7685]

I was debating on getting this kit but ultimately decided to get the RG version instead and boy do I really hope it pans out cause this video is making me question if I made the right choice

[@DarkROSkull013]

lucky you for being able to get at least the RG. For some reason that evades me up to now, I missed out on the MG preorders. I regret my choices.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

recently got mine, if you go with RG might as well pick a HG type f for weapons

[@richardbaronreyes1096]

Mine is on the way!

[@elementxxrider]

11:19 Dual wielding Proto-GN sword? More like Astraea got a bit of what Grimgerde ate!

[@gesie0504]

2:35 Looks like MMPR Red Rangers *DRAGON ZORD*

[@quizongilad]

Char would love this red unit.

[@The_Duggler25]

I would say it's a close second. Need to look into the mg lightning strike ver rm China red. That thing comes with nearly evey single striker pack, weapon and, bazooka

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

naturally, cause it's the strike with all striker packs

[@barrybend7189]

Wish the F2 parts are usable for the HG

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

lol MG to HG?

[@ZenbuParadox]

I actually feel dumb for missing out on this. I need it now

[@kyler-r2424]

i wish i had a back log. i build all my kits as soon as i get them

[@0Defensor0]

I really hoped that we would get an Exia 2.0 based on the new frame first, then the F types.

[@mistertililing5933]

Go get the Variable GN Shields for the MG Exia and Astraea!

[@RYUSHIR0]

I would love if they release a PG of the Astrea or Dynames... but Astrea seems more plausible since much would be "recicled".

[@jejemonbuster1892]

so which one do you prefer, with or without the visor on?

[@JONtheULTIMATE]

damn bruh when he was reading the patreons I thought he said "orgy" but I was wrong

[@MrGrandure]

I got mine last week, yay

[@minhluong3810]

I was hoping for a new frame when Bandai releases the MG Astraea, but they reused the Exia frame. A little disappointment to me. Also, fun fact: Astraea type F is a MS that is produced by Celestial Being. While battling, Fon Spaak use Astrea type F, Sadalsuud type F and Abulhool type F, because there is only 1 GN Drive. Type F means Fereshte, this group is established in order to support Celestial Being.

[@blackassassinknight]

for real was hoping they used or modified the dynames frame

[@zeryuouros4411]

But isn't Astrea the Exia predecessor? If so then it's only natural for their frame to be similar.

[@blackassassinknight]

@@zeryuouros4411 tldr it should’ve been the preview to a master grade exia 2.0. mg exia is like a 10 plus year old kit now and the first 00 frame. Mg dynames got a completely overhauled frame which is basically a new 00 frame. Kyrios also shares the newer frame. Yes astrea and exia are similar but instead of actually fixing the 10 year old exia kit and modernizing it, they basically just rereleased it with extra accessories and different armor but the problems are still the same

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

that drive being the one from oh gundam

[@chillsahil6418]

Hi mecha, awesome review! I really want to get a PG Astray Red Frame but I can't find a decent review on it, do you think one day you could make one?

[@elijahjarman2837]

I think if I got him, I wouldn't keep the kit red, it's a little too flashly

[@tidus2nd]

Hey is the leg gonna flop a split if put on a glass table for a time like the Exia? Or is it solid like Dynames?

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

inner frame is 100 percent exia

[@seizuresaladventures]

Dang that’s a lot of accessories. Almost rivals RG Full Armor Unicorn.. which is pretty overkill, too

[@darkfent]

You mean...the mg amazing red warrior?

[@modelmanjohn]

Can the dynames pistols be used on the 144 dynames?

[@dr.bright6272]

I'm rather disappointed in mine. It's shoulder armor refuses to stay, the leg condenser covers keep falling off, and the waist armor hooks keep falling off and then apart. I've tried multiple times to fix everything but it doesn't work for very long.

[@zerrotiii7135]

Glue it 😅

[@gfan1972]

Looks like that Invictus War Suit is huge compared to the F2, wow!

[@blazingoshawott2297]

Can it use/include the Exias GN drive? As well as it's shoulders? Gn ribbons from Exia included?

[@MechaGaikotsu]

The drive is the same drive with an alternate back, so you can build the original drive. The shoulders are included, but the GN cables that go from the shoulders to the arms are not.

[@BoyPares1978]

Forgot the Proto GN sword's handle..

[@angeloayud1116]

Im planning to buy a gunpla what should i buy?

[@miyujishibakoya1939]

Astraea evolved to Exia by the lore I think

[@SirSaberDelux]

For me the Astraea Type F is the equivalent of UC's Advance of Zeta units. ;D

[@joelgo9841]

Was there any improvement in the ankles vs the exia?

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

It's got a better quality than the first prints of Exia, but not to the point of new MG 00

[@MusicaFullbuster]

I wonder what rank he would give a MG Exia Repair II and III when he gets those 2.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

Just get the R III, only selling point of R II is the new GN sword kai

[@albertko1]

I passed on this when this was reprinted recently as I'm not a big fan of the all red color scheme... it's totally like, "If Char was part of Celestial Being" He would totally have all the toys. Still hoping for an Astraea Type-X MG or MGEX.

[@DragoonMS]

Not exactly; straight up red like this is more reminiscent of the Johnny Ridden Zaku II S or Cima's Gerbera Tetra. Char's Zaku, Z'Gok, Gundam (RX78/C.A), & Gelgoog were more of a pink than red. (Sazabi and the other one that goes with the Hi-Nu Gundam, however, those were straight red with some black & gold) And let's not forget his equally outlandish primarily shiny gold Hyaku-shiki.

[@hydrasfang]

It's not an If Char joined CB it's an if Accelerator joined CB if you watch a Gundam G Generation video covering Astraea Type F2 the person who voices Accelerator from Toaru voices Fon Spaak he has a similar personality and appearance to Accelerator. The VA is named Nobuhiko Okamoto by the way.

[@thespikeheadboy3164]

@@hydrasfang That and being a criminal meister, being in handcuffs along with an explosive collar strapped to your neck

[@tomvhresvelg9286]

More like Io Fleming in Gundam OO. Both are delinquent gundam pilots.

[@t.k.3862]

What’s the Mechadokuro piloting in the intro?

[@zakuukaz4322]

I recently got into gunpla, probably because of targeted advertising but I’m happy to find it nonetheless.

[@kreepermini7205]

what battery do i need for this led?

[@OKF.]

ITS HEREEEEEE

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

REJECT Astraea Embrace Exia

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

isn't the proto rifle can be equipped with the proto gn sword?

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

nope only in RG

[@slapitandtapit]

This is cute and all but when's the metal build review coming out?

[@VarguilSchwarz]

I still don't understand why Bandai insists on using that obnoxious hand design in their modern kits. Seriously that things grip is weak as hell.

[@jayempreem]

For now I don't think bandai will make Exia 2.0 or RM. I think it more likely to have MG Gundam Exia ver.Ka just like Wing Zero Custom.

[@yhmah9295]

Katoki is not going to be involve in 00 related design

[@xxnike0629xx]

Of course I got this and the add on set. Now we just need Bandai to make MG GNY-001 Gundam Astraea . Now if Bandai ends up making an MG 2.0 for GN-001 Gundam Exia, feel like they're going to make an 'Expansion Unit' for the GNY-001 Gundam Astraea and GNY-001F/F2 Gundam Astraea Type F/F2.

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike629xx But will you build anything but a BOX fort in the end?

[@tristain0]

Or just get another one and paint it . . .

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike629xx In other news, I heard you pulled the victim card somewhere else...

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike629xx By telling a short story of you being wrongly accused, betrayed, insulted...

[@rx-105xigundam2]

@xxnike629xx And others banning/blocking on the spot...

[@fletchertaylor5593]

with the crappy exia hands, i wonder of there is a third party to replace those for fixed posed holding hands.

[@paolorobledo2438]

i love this kit

[@deditsuwabuki1359]

But...but..many people want exia 2.0 Lol, not with me, just finished building MG exia repair III, and this kit are next

[@Samoe1138]

It looks kind of like big hero 6

[@petershen8229]

Put tactical arms on its backpack.....bye choosing just put all the weapon together🤣

[@tristain0]

Would have been cool if bandai did this back in 2018/19 but instead they let hobby star do it first and repaired all exia problems and slapped a full LED even before the pg exia. Still it looks cool in a way but its definitely not that special anymore.

[@chonwai]

I just dont really like the brown inner frame…fortunately I am leaving it with the avalanche unit to cover most of the frame

[@jasonleong3937]

wheres da articulation the fly was damn funny XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@shauqiharris2772]

This gundam is piloted by Accelerator.

[@supermexican12]

MG or RG??