The History of Perfect Grade Gunpla!

Ethan from Mecha Warehouse goes over the the PG releases from its troubling beginnings to its historic recent releases.
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Chapters:
0:00 intro
0:15 What is a Perfect Grade?
1:00 The Origins
3:10 The Rapid Releases
4:20 Why The Hiatus?
6:05 The Reintroduction
9:38 What a Piece Of Junk!
10:11 The Last of the PGs?
11:03 A New Challenger Approaches
13:06 Conclusion

[@eightfold189]

PG was never meant to be a main stream line it was meant to be essentially a "Show off" or "Bragging" about what Bandai can do with kits and integrate them in to smaller models aka MG

[@kidrobot.]

it's still not mainstream

[@msvgundam]

"integrate them in to?", or do you mean integrate from? Pretty sure MG's came before PG's.

[@StationSquare.]

@@msvgundam What they mean is that Bandai use PG kits to flaunt their advancements in model kit quality, and then they take those advancements and put them in new Master Grades.

[@riblo72]

I agree. PG Is like RG. Not meant to be anime accurate lines of models for collectors covering most of the mechas from various Gundam anime/manga/games like the HG and MG are. PG and RG are masterclass one off models of the iconic MS

[@Penbin123]

MG? More like RG.

[@vuvuong6698]

I think the reason why Bandai don't include battery in the kit is because they don't know how long the kit gonna be on shelf. If you let a battery too long without using it gonna expires.

[@Phoenixflame87]

They leak eventually too, which can ruin the thing you bought. There are a ton of collectible Gameboys that came with batteries that leaked and ruined the box, manual, and Gameboy.

[@kivulifenrir]

Not entirely true. The PG Zeta and PGU RX-78-2 come with the specialty battery for their beam sabers. The add-on parts set for the PG RX-78-2 and Expo Anime Color Release of the PG RX-78-2 also come with that same battery.

[@eightfold189]

Its not because of that. I mean that might play a part but the reason is due to Batteries and Customs dont mix lol. So just less headache to not include them.

[@kivulifenrir]

@@eightfold189 This is very true. Customs see batteries as hazardous materials. The more limited the amount, the better the chances of being passed through, hence why they get away with that one specialty battery.

[@ReaverPrime]

I'd love to see a PG of Tallgeese. It's my favorite suit in the entire franchise. The epitome of "simple but effective".

[@seanculligan9938]

Imagine all the pannels. Tallgese just sceems "Check out my inner frame!"

[@ArmoredGriffon]

Well, you're in luck! Sort of. There's nothing official sadly, but a Chinese bootleg company "Nilson Work" revealed a "legally distinct" Tallgeese PG called Monument (Repair Type), and truth be told, I don't HATE it.

[@MrLFJ7]

Tallgeese with wing zeros angel wings

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

Great video man. I’m quite perplexed that there has never been a PG Nu Gundam. That and Barbatos are probably on everyone’s want list

[@riblo72]

In my want list there is the HyakuShiki. 😎

[@ohnosmoarlulcatz]

You can kind of blame the Strike Freedom for that one. The SF is by far the most popular kit when it comes to anything attached with funnels or something like it, so it's going to be what people default to in their preferences. It ends up making having another PG with funnels kind of pointless in their eyes since it'll be showcasing the same stuff. The same goes for how the Unicorn kind of makes it hard to get another gold plated PG and how the Perfect Strike will make any other suit with extra equipment pointless. They always go for the most popular ones because they think those will sell the best

[@jaskaranbajwa8443]

​@@ohnosmoarlulcatzNah it's moreso that the Nu has it elsewhere with the Ver Ka and RG releases recently and just not making the cut over other protagonist suits prior to that. Nu is actually more popular than SF (but they're both so popular that it doesn't really matter)

[@byte.mp311]

There were rumors of a PG nu, can't confirm the validity but it's possible

[@sup41337]

Technology aint advanced enough for the PG Nu to hold its funnels same with a MG kshatriya

[@xXswagy0l0blazeit420]

Really like the hosting, editing, videography, and overall production value on this one. Good research too. Did not expect this quality from a plamo hobby store. Great job!

[@msvgundam]

An EX-S Gundam in the PG format would be AWESOME!!

[@Gatherway]

Oh, lord... you would need at least 3 action bases just to get it to stand upright...!!

[@msvgundam]

You think that's bad?, imagine the Deep Stryker....

[@theweedeater1842]

​@@msvgundampg dendrobium good lord

[@desty5238]

​@@theweedeater1842you'll have to sell your house for it, the dendrobium will probably be big enough to live in anyway 😂

[@jamesphang151]

Having built both the PG Evangelion and the PG Unleased (Skipping a few like the Zakus, Wing, 7 Sword and Freedom), I'm amazed and thankful for all the advancements made in the interim. Enjoyed every single one except the Evangelion (with the rubber suit tearing twice during the building)

[@kivulifenrir]

It may not be official Bandai, but the MENG Eva series is pretty much what a modern take on the PG Eva01 would be. I just finished building their Unit01 kit and I was genuinely impressed by it.

[@Lichtraum77]

I really hope the Nu Gundam PG rumor turns out to be true despite its flimsy sourcing, it would be a instant pre-order for me

[@J.J.161]

I'd kill for a Zaku II unleashed

[@seanholland6132]

I would help you bury the body for a Char's Zakus II variant.

[@blackmage471]

I got a PG Strike a few years ago on impulse, because it was the first PG kit I'd ever seen. Worth every penny, despite nether being my favorite Gundam or preferred Gundam series. The experience of building a PG kit is something special - so special in fact, I haven't built another kit since because I feel like I can never go back to MG or below. Fingers crossed they'll make a PG Deathscythe some day.

[@conorfogs]

PGU Sinanju would be my dream kit

[@Capn_Lyssa]

PGU Neo Zeong

[@kiraramax2066]

one time bandai even thought of making a 1/60 PG Gouf, but then it became the HY2M Gouf, it is the gouf that has lots of lighting, and gives you an example to what a PG Gouf would look like except without the complex innerframe, but instead built with a complicated LED unit. same that happened with the Rick Dom

[@clickandwatch2]

love the breakdown! I would really love to see a dive into MG history.

[@anthonyrich9729]

Love this type of video with the history and information. Didn’t know that y’all had started this type of content really love it hope to see more. Really like the PG line myself all the ones I have I have gotten from Mecha Warehouse as well as most all of my kit. Love the store and can’t wait for the next video.

[@kragonX3]

I only got into gunpla recently so this was really informative! it's incredible to see the designers' dedication to an artform so many can enjoy

[@Bigjawnnn117]

Didn’t know I needed Antoine Greizmann teaching me the history of PG gunpla kits but I’m glad i did! Great vid and a new sub!

[@sanictheedgehog]

I'd really want a PG Turn A and PG F91. A PG nu gundam would be cool too, it's not impossible since there's already a horrendously expensive bootleg of it.

[@BornToPeeForcedToDrinkIt]

PG Turn A? A man of culture, I see.

[@thomasdeen2099]

That turn a better come with a 1/60 cow

[@mauricioandresseasnunez371]

This is super nice, thank you so much for the amount of valuable and useful information. Consider myself as a new subscriber

[@zekecontreras77]

Enjoyed the video dude, very educational!

[@phindahuman774]

This is a great video. As someone who is still somewhat new in the community, this offered a lot of insight that I didn’t have.

[@keithharper1353]

Great video buddy, I enjoy the history

[@courierbilly]

I'm building a PG Zaku-II as of this comment. As for kits, there are plenty of suits that should get their own PG model. My dream is the GP02A. For fun, the Psycho Gundam just to appreciate its size.

[@sup41337]

Have fun with the zaku pipes 😂

[@d9_1056]

Recently purchased the unleashed from you guys. I'll build it before I die.

[@kaiarose15]

GREAT VIDEO ETHAN!!!!

[@jbbituin237]

Awesome video, keep it up!

[@GunplaGirlie]

Wow, Great Video!

[@chekapurk2001]

Great video, definitely going to subscribe and watch more

[@TelpPov]

That 1/72 Einta sky defender is a real 3rd party challenger to the Bandai PG in terms of phased construction and the details.

[@RezaQin]

Now if only I could get an MG Asshimar.

[@otaking3582]

What's worse about the rubber inner suit for the EVA is that those things degrade over time. Even if you somehow manage to find a kit that's mint in the box, there's a good chance that it'll be unusable. If there's one kit I'd wish they'd redo, it would be that one.

[@Techington]

Put together the Astray last year. Great kit, good build experience. I've got a PG Unleashed I got from you all chilling in my closet, along with some 4 or 5 other kits, RG's and a MGEX Freedom

[@RezaQin]

MGEX Strike Freedom was a great experience. Mine took me 12 hours to snap together.

[@darktitan3025]

@@RezaQin I've built the PGU and PG Strike. The Strike is pretty good but needs some extra work to really shine imo. The PGU is very impressive even just snap-built, but once you apply the decals and photoetch parts it's amazing.

[@Techington]

@@RezaQin It takes me sooooo long cause Panel line, file the nubs with the Razer and then the Balancer's. I'd say it will take me 2 weeks lmao.

[@user-lynKx]

this is an amazing video..... like super well done

[@Rand_Hero]

Great video. As for PG's I'd love to see. The rest of operation V, starting with the Guncannon, with the option to build it as normal or SML. Then the Guntank maybe with an option to swap the head of the unit to also be the Mass Production type. I'd also love an official PG Nu/Hi-Nu. And last but not least, PG Ball, Unleashed. because P-Bandai could then get us to pay extra for new armor and weapons to make it Shiro's K Type (or even the Gundam B)

[@austinreed7343]

The GM also counts as the final results of Operation V, and it could be an easy retool of the existing Gundam mold.

[@Rand_Hero]

@@austinreed7343 That's very fair and a good wording on how to make it happen.

[@user-sp9po5qi9q]

Fresh gunpla content 🙌

[@datkoolgui4401]

Great video!

[@riblo72]

As a new PG i would like the HyakuShiki. Not just to pay homage one of to the best mecha designer ever Mamoru Nagano but also for the impressive look that a 30cm tall all golden MS would have. But we all know they will release another Gundam cause Bandai always love to make new kits for the MS that have Gundam in their name forgetting that often the non Gundam called machines are more iconic and cool looking

[@seanholland6132]

God a PG Unleashed Hyaku Shiki would be amazing...

[@riblo72]

@@seanholland6132 totally yes

[@therosalius]

Incredible video I love it!!!! :3 I would love to see a PG Nu and/or Sazabi. :3

[@PrinceOf34]

PGU RX 78-2 and MGEX Strike Freedom are so satisfy. Those designs are on another level

[@alexcinx]

Awesome video!

[@3414mercury]

Ethan, great job.

[@RamzaBeo]

I just finished my first model! I made an HG Bael , I just need to make his weapons. I’m in love with making models! I ordered more from Amazon

[@austinreed7343]

My wishlist for PGs in the future; * Sazabi (Nu was apparently leaked, we need Sazabi to go with it) * Gundam Aerial * Double Zeta Gundam * Hyaku-Shiki * Nobel Gundam * Guncannon * Guntank * GM * Gundam Heavyarms * Gundam Shenlong * Gundam Sandrock * Gundam Epyon As far as non-Gundam stuff, Mazinger Z would be nice to have.

[@bahrainhasnan]

Nice and informative video mate. Great host too. Liked!

[@TClaudio70]

I keep my fingers crossed and fervently hope that the next "unleashed" will be RX-93 Nu Gundam. Its design is absolutely awesome!🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@sunsetsoverlavenderfields]

i NEED a pg aerial. but i know we're gonna have to wait for a mg first... and then probably another decade.

[@Distrunner5k]

Great video, I want a PG or PG Unleashed Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex, which probably won't happen, though because they haven't even made an MG version. ..

[@da-yh3uy]

I'd like to see them redo the Wing Gundam from endless waltz, such an icon that I feel got dirty with the PG

[@gnmrty]

Great video.

[@selay333]

I may have to get the Falcon pg and build it for my father. He was bummed when he saw that they removed the original model from the museum that we'd visit once a year. Personally I'd love a pg from 0080 or 0083.

[@SmashAtoms]

7:29 they used those locking joints on the 00 Seven Swords PG, and holy fucking shit are they a pain in the ass. Even with the locking joints it still can’t hold up the sword shield without a stand.

[@alexanderthananan2391]

my dream PG kit list are 1.barbatos 2.aerial 3.kshatriya 4.sazabi 5.tr-06 haznthley 2 rah/ titans 6.rick dom 7.nu/ hi-nu 8.turn A 9.astray gold frame amatsu 10.penelope/ xi

[@ssj4jason737]

Here's hoping the Future Century gets some PG love

[@emilioaguirre1634]

I'm crossing my fingers for a PG Barbatos and I guess for the 50th year anniversary we will get another pg version of the RX-78-2 perhaps the Origins version.

[@deanprowell7947]

Even though you said no PBandai releases I'm surprised you didn't at least mention the Phenex NT being popular enough to get *annual reprints* despite its consistent $500 price tag

[@mayajade6198]

As soon as I saw the shell units on Gundam Aerial my first thought was "man, that's gonna make an incredible light show on the perfect grade when they finally get around to making it in like 15 years."

[@sarap-tito8056]

ikr!❤

[@richardharder787]

Not to mention The Most expensive perfect grade kits(Based on my purchase) The Phenex and the Perfectibility.

[@MariaShiranui]

I can't believe they put in a MR. BEAST slide intro with the PG Unleashed RX-78 section in the video. oh my god.

[@Sanosuke30001]

I want more 1/60 scale. Doesn’t need to be perfect grade. I’ve built every Exia except the PG riser. Having one hand makes it a pain in the ass with the 1/144 scale and the 1/100 master grade is a challenge sometimes too

[@AzraelThanatos]

Just as a note, they're either the 4th or 5th largest. It's the 2nd general release one. There are either 2 or three that are the ones you see as store displays at several locations and stores. The 1/12 ones being the most common of them that you can sometimes find for sale

[@KingBronzeL]

PG Crossbone. Seriously...if they do x1, x2, and a x3 THEN the expansions....they would make bank.

[@malingpagibig2097]

i have bandai pg exia. And i resolve the problem of the battery. I buy a 3rd party exia stand bcause it hase charger and you can power up the led directing to the charger with out the battery. Now i can light up my pg exia even a couple a month with out worrying my led turn off. 😊

[@BadGunpla1]

2:22 Leonardo DiCaprio Point At Screen Meme Dot Jpeg

[@zannusx]

You forgot to mention that the PG Red Frame reused most of the frame runers from the Strike. I suspect them being able to reuse those runners also helped get it approved

[@bluelabel222]

My first PG build was the 00 raiser and it comes with batteries.. maybe some kits are not included due to shipping regulations based on its shipping destination ? Just a guess..

[@bolthesorcerer3570]

PG Turn A or Crossbone Full Cloth would be a dream, asking for a Lupus Rex or G-Self Perfect Pack is maybe too much lol. I hope the rumours about a PGU Nu are true tho!

[@garcesito09]

Barbatos and sazabi in PG, just a dream

[@renneperez6564]

Hmmm, Deathscythe hell ew comes to mind for a PG, if i were to go for them, but there are sooo many to realy choose from, my 2nd thought would most likely be out of the build series

[@thatmtgnerd]

Haven't got one yet, already spent to much with star wars hot toys. But if they make Barbatos...I probably will crack.

[@protosaur]

i really wish they would make a 2.0 or some other version of the unit 01 pg

[@michaelt.lancaster9776]

I would love to see a PG Nu Gundam. This one is way overdue.

[@thatogsage]

if they ever make a pg of double zeta ill buy it in a heartbeat

[@darkfent]

Ah you need to build the LED unit yourself for the PG grandaddy...

[@xyvxyethe5584]

i'd love to see PG Neo Zeong or Psycho Gundam mkI/mkII

[@TahuNuva]

Im hoping so bad for the PG Freedom Gundam. I own the Strike and the Srike freedom and we deserve the complete trio!

[@KiraEJ2]

i want the Original Freedom too

[@xxnike0629xx]

That rubber suit on the PG Evangelion Unit 1 is problematic because older prints tend to wear out. The only PGs that I have and buy (and plan to buy) is from the 00 series. So far I have the PG of - GN-0000+GNR-010 00 Raiser - GN-0000+GNR-010 Trans-Am Raiser - GN-001 Gundam Exia [Lighting Model] - GN-001RE Gundam Exia Repair Parts Set - GN-0000GNHW/7SG 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G - GN-0000GNHW/7SGD2 00 Gundam Seven Sword/G Inspection 13:29 I'd like a PG of GN-001REII Gundam Exia Repair II, GNT-0000 00 Qan[T], and GN-0000RE+GNR-010 00 Raiser GN Condenser Type.

[@Kira_Onime]

Good video. Couple of things tho. I do not think they are p-bandai but the Unicorn series does have it's own LED system that can be purchased. Exia is just the first to have a version that included the LEDs in the box. Also, the Astray is built on the frame of the Strike, something often done in all other grades but is the only one in the PG line to do so, so for anyone watching, all the good stuff about the astray are applied to the strike. There's also the 00 Seven Sword.

[@HisRoyalFreshness9]

I would love to have a PG Deathscythe Hell EW

[@digitalbaka7722]

Ethan really needs to host the livestream for the Gundam Expo. Top tier work here.

[@dreezerz6688]

HISTORY OF MEGASIZE PLS

[@ontil68]

Give me that Barby baby! 😂😂 and tho I've been doing this a few years now, I've still not been able to get my hands on a PG.... 😒🥺

[@ORLY911]

ive been debating getting one but am never sure on it. Either the GP01 or the PGU RX78. Part of me is just holding out though if they do Crossbone or the Double Zeta.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

Get the PG Unleashed. It's not only one of the very best, but it's a breeze to build compared to the older models. The Strike is a great first PG too.

[@sHART1780]

Bandai has changed. The PG line is history.

[@zacharytribou2728]

The only pg I will ever buy will be a barbatos, or maybe the unicorn or exia

[@dsleong8328]

the next logical pg should be the nu gundam, since they already has the mold for it from metal structure, just tone it down abit and voila a new pg ,with sazabi in mind

[@Sai1523]

PG Turn A waiting room 🥱🥱😮‍💨

[@simopen]

I'd love a PG Gundam Aesculaipius, but a Z'gok would be STELLAR

[@zli8179]

PGU Zaku is where my heart (and wallet) lies

[@mitchellalexander9162]

I dunno. This List: UC Timeline: Big Zam, (Not just for Memes), The O, Qubeley, Nu Gundam and Hi Nu Gundam, Sazabi, Nightengale. Crossbone Gundam. Alternative Timelines: Gundam Epyon, Burning Gundam

[@lien-chinwei4815]

I want to see GP02 and GP03 from 0083 in PG.

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

I'm mad at Bandai for not remaking a Zaku Perfect Grade... Last one was from 1999.

[@foras592]

My dream PG would a Sinanju. Unfortunately that will never happen

[@dpyxl]

i wish they release Zaku and Zgok in Unleashed PG form...

[@Renoxzor]

No mention of the PG Unicorn phenex

[@TheMrSwampert]

This is really just a variant, but a PG Astrea would be so cool

[@KiraEJ2]

they mare so many variants of Unicorn so ......

[@TheSmileMile]

No Perfect Grade Unleashed for the RB-79 Ball? For shame!

[@to_the_vo1d]

So bandai re-release those oldest kits with higher quality materials or kit are just same as they was back then? Wanna buy my first PG but i dont know wich one ...

[@MechaWarehouse]

Typically the materials don't change when they reprint a kit. Sometimes they do a 2.0 version and make actual changes. In those cases you might see material changes.

[@darrylcabral9884]

Im dying for a pg freedom kit

[@Duraltia]

I for one am more of a NZ-666 Kshatriya fan... Luckily the Metal Club one I have is plenty enough detailed and articulated for my taste.

[@Sharkey007x]

?? What about the PG Gundam 00 + Raiser? (RIP those arms...)