the SADDEST Gunpla Announcement Ever?, GB4 Roadmap, Nahel Argama Figure, And More [Gundam News]

[@Pikminer-5087]

2:12 never expected Bionicle to cameo on the channel but here we are.

[@Nonameplz_]

I'm so here for it though! Bionicle started me on this model kit journey!

[@aidan2747]

@@Nonameplz_same. To think such humble beginnings with bionicle would carry this long

[@Gruntpla]

Hell tbh I wouldn’t be upset with a Bionicle revival

[@ThomasVonHerzberg]

Wasnt there already a few reboots

[@peucoman]

@@ThomasVonHerzberg yes, and they failed because of a lack of marketing, a lackluster, rushed Netflix tie-in, and a toxic fanbase refusing to embrace the reboot because of a new building system.

[@n_ex13]

One a decade ago ​@@ThomasVonHerzberg

[@Romapolitan]

​@@peucomanWell they did throw away the old lore right? So I totally understand why people wouldn't be as into it. Especially since the new lore was not all that interesting compared to before.

[@austinreed7343]

@@Gruntpla Maybe a trade off; a Lego Strike Gundam and an HG Takanuva.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I'M ABSOLUTELY BUYING THE RG SHINING GUNDAM The HG is good but not great

[@reijigamer]

4:41 I really thought Kakarot was going to go into the 30 MM Armored Core 6 announcements at this point. I know it's not Gundam News but he did mention the kits once before.

[@JayYappa21]

I do hope Bandai reprint some past kits to make up for the lack of releases. Where's my HG AGE kits? Those were fire, gimme my AGE 2 Double Bullet

[@Sds0071]

MG Johnny Ridden Zaku HMT reprint pls 🙏

[@AmuroRay007]

Praying for a reprint of the Thunderbolt Kits

[@ORLY911]

thatll probably be coming. That second factory is nearing completion and will begin usage next year. I think they said itll increase plamo output by 35 percent

[@peucoman]

I'm waiting for the MG Zaku Minelayer, I don't buy the Gunpla Wiki saying it's discontiued, there's hope out there

[@xXswagy0l0blazeit420]

​@@peucoman that wiki article is unreliable. few molds have ever been discontinued by Bandai, one of which you may have heard about (the 1990 HG RX-78-2). there's no fomo with bamday!

[@vustvaleo8068]

it seems Bandai currently made more non-Gunpla model kits like Digimon, Kamen Rider, the 30 Minutes series, Yu-Gi-Oh!, SMP, and many more which explains we are getting less Gunpla this year.

[@sippasinmueanpreecha]

We're getting a good plamo but in gundam side, we're getting the same kit but different weapons for expensive prices every month, no normal release..

[@LuceoX30]

The 30 Minutes Label kits are slaying it, recently. I really love the Armored Core 6 that Bandai released.

[@marcesteban8694]

@@sippasinmueanpreechaThere are some kits I’m mostly wanting to get for a long while and should turn my focus building my other collections

[@aldwinfulgar2063]

30 minute mission, LET'S GOO!

[@Jirujan]

and this is why i told my friend that the new factory is useless. Bandai will use it to make more P-Bandai or non Gundam model kits. anything but retail GunPla

[@eight-cloudspurple5871]

For Autumn MS... The orange-yellow Sword Calamity unit 2. Its got the right color, and it was active in Autumn-Winter CE71.

[@SkullArrol]

That thumbnail meyrin is fitting of the video. That rg shining slaps for me though Please,.do Bionicle reviews, bionicle kakarot197 is something i need in my life

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Not a gunpla but another awesome release is the Figure-Rise Amplified Obelisk the Tormentor I can't wait for the full reveal of Slifer the sky dragon as well

[@RedCometNurse]

I mean. We already know the 2025 Master Grade, so there's that.

[@E.C.M.]

Is it the RX-78-2 ugly blue color edition?

[@ricky1022]

@@E.C.M. Vidar

[@zafranorbian757]

Shurely we get our yearly ver ka as well.

[@TheStamenBoy]

IN THE LEGEND OF MATA NUI! Please do that video, Bionicle is my childhood.

[@wahyudil7911]

I think the saddest gunpla announcement ever is the price rising ...

[@bitetheasp]

As a big 30 Minutes Label fan, it doesn't hurt quite as much that there's not much gunpla

[@Sams1802]

Same here. Especially the SRW Ashsaviour announcement (kinda was hoping for a colored sample though) and the new Votoms kit, I'll take it!

[@skraox1053]

BIONICLE MENTIONED!!!!!

[@kurtmai]

You forgot to mention the price hike for gunpla starting from April next year.

[@Darkrai9087]

There is a part of me that is wondering if BanCo is keeping a decent portion of what they have planned for 2025 a bit of a secret, especially given that next year is the 45th anniversary for Gunpla. Not only that, but with the new facility set to open in the summer of next year... might be quite a bit that'll be coming out of that as well.

[@ArchOfWinter]

I for one welcome our new Bionicle overlord!

[@reijigamer]

it looks like Kakarot went into a Bionicle tangent.

[@CrimsonHiroX07]

I mean, outside of Gunpla, there are several Gundam character figure-rise standard kits to review... Also not opposed to anything from any of the 30-Minute series.

[@SoulstrikerV]

On a Facebook gunpla group, I saw them reposting an announcement from Bandai about price increases on their gunplas...

[@austinreed7343]

Part of that is due to rising plastic costs, the other part is probably Trump.

[@gabrielchin4161]

​@@austinreed7343the new factory probably plays a factor

[@saltidog86]

It’s funny with the news of GB4 because they released it on Steam and it wouldn’t be a surprise if that didn’t get amplified with mods.

[@mistersideburns6912]

Would be super down for Bionicle stuff!

[@WiresAndFlesh]

Honestly I’d be down for coverage of 30MM in the gunpla section if you’d be up for it, there’s been some neat stuff they’ve been showing off

[@CD-Gaming]

A rerelease of old Gunpla would be so welcome for me! Two more Real Grade Gundam Mk. II TITANS Colours; I might as well nab the Master Grade Aegis while I'm at it; another Real Grade 00 Raiser for my kit bash; the Mercurone, Vetwo and Marfour, thank you very much; and I might as well get started on the High Grade Gundam 00 units and finish off my Cosmic Era set, although, Forbidden Planet has some in, so I will have a headstart there at least! And are we ever going to get the other Silhoette for the Master Grade Impulse? I'm still holding out on building the Force and Sword Silhoettes until I get it... Well, maybe I can pick up the Master Grade Sky Grasper, get the other two Striker Packs (I think they did the same there as with the Real Grade...)!

[@rayvedspark1556]

best episode because Bionicle👍

[@GeremyG]

🗣️🗣️ BIONICLE MENTIONED ‼️‼️

[@zafranorbian757]

I would not mind Bionicle reviews, especially the Mata/Nuva era.

[@shashummga3477]

You actually don't know how'd down I'd be for Bionicle reviews if if ever comes back

[@JayYappa21]

Disappointing as is, I'm not too arsed about it. There's still a lot of stuff from this year I haven't got yet and new kits coming out next year (Yes yes yes HG SEED Z'GOK), so this isn't too saddening. Hey, at least my wallet won't die...yet >:'3

[@LunaPPK]

Bionicle was a blast from the past

[@MadameTengu]

BIONICLE MENTIONED

[@TheGhostRydr]

Holy Mata Nui! I didn't know you were a fellow Bionicle fan, that joke made me very happy. I'm always down for anything Bionicle.

[@quizongilad]

Already made a pre-order of RG Shining Gundam.

[@Silux_Ray]

I'd unironically watch Bionicle videos if you made them!

[@missmilky6677]

30mm really cut into the gunpla department didn't it

[@gamegnome486]

Dude, I got hyped when you got out our boy Kopaka.

[@arpkahn670]

I'm really hoping that June-August next year will get some Gunpla releases announced later from some other Gundam project coming next year (maybe Urdr hunt?). God this release list is sad otherwise

[@BeyondDaX]

Should have saved the Bionicle review for April 1st

[@kydigadig]

And this would be a good time for people to start trying out 3rd party kits. Especially for those thirsting 1/100 scale kits. There's tons of them and huge bangers, too.

[@RevanR]

Bandai-Namco really want to make us wait for the new factory huh?

[@peckingjezumcrow9243]

and the price hike, which cames just before the new factory comes online.

[@haitang6062]

they busy cover the money lost from stupid gundam metaverse kek

[@arandomkamenriderwhojustpa9621]

the saddest is prolly that gunpla prize will increase in 2025 by 200-400 yen

[@hijous]

I'm still waiting for them to announce rg 2.0 zeta and hg revive 00 line

[@theuniversaldisneyian2021]

Hey Kakarot! Just a friendly heads up, this video may have dropped too early because there has been a ton of drops today at the Tamashii Nations event. For one, the Big Zam is up for pre-order, and unfortunately it’s not a kit but a Robot Damashii, which means a ridiculous price tag for something this size. It’s up for a whooping $500 on P-Bandai!😱🤯 They also showcase the front one-third or so of Side 7, but it’s a reference display only, so it may never become an actual product. I believe there was also a Metal Composite Zaku II High Mobility Type Char version (like in the Cucuruz Doan film), and Metal Robot Spirits of the Zeta and ZZ with UC Engage equipment (I-Field Claw & Blaster for Zeta, Hyper Giga Cannon on the ZZ). There is much, MUCH more, but I’ll wait for your video😁

[@GBStudio0]

I'm going to be real I thought it was a Bandai Bionicle Release. That would be sickkkkk

[@KZN02]

That’s just 30 Minute Mission.

[@gabrielchin4161]

​@@KZN02right? I wish they had lore like Bionicle or Gundam so they can get more popular.

[@LFTNT_]

THAT TINY LOTO IS ADORABLE!!!

[@TornaitSuperBird]

LOTO YES I MISSED THE FIRST PRINT

[@TSFA2021]

Assuming there is a series next year they are tight lipped on what to release. I remember when I started as a Gundam Witch from Mercury Fan it was a long wait for any new kits. They had to time all of it without delay. Granted Gundam Seed Freedom did the same but the delay was noticeable it took time for most of it to release. Even the Upcoming Freedom Zero if they did the same I hope it was better. If the similar scale to the Witch from Mercury can be done it be nice. They even have a new facility open in 2025 so zi won't be surprised if they can speed up some releases. Overall it depends how they do it hands down.

[@pauljordan0203]

I noticed that the meteor hopper has the parts from the 0 Riser, and the shield for the Wing Gundam, except the design's a little different, but why are they re-releasing that kit?

[@garrison778]

I love bionicles!!!!

[@trentbrewer3891]

Part of me is curious about the lack of new Gunpla and am curious if they are hiding some releases due to the possibility of them being related to something that hasn't been revealed yet. If i do recall correctly, they've done stuff like this before, but only to a small scale with one to two kits at a time.

[@lacrossev]

I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the construction of their new factory, maybe they're in the process of determining their manufacturing timelines with the expected extra capacity?

[@trentbrewer3891]

@@lacrossev that could be the reason actually. Guess I was just being wishful for new original stuff

[@fishpop]

I quite like the Bolinoak, particularly after using it in GBO2 as it's fun to use. Or at least WAS before every battle it was in was just instant stun rifles everywhere when the BS has no dodge-roll to get out of it, so just ends up stun-locked until dead

[@mobiusfenrir8469]

Cool that we're getting Reborns in GB4, but where are Arios and Seravee?? I've been asking since launch, why are they still missing?

[@mayajade6198]

I bet the lack of new kits in the spring has something to do with the new factory they're setting up. It's getting close to opening and they're probably in the process of moving a lot of machinery around.

[@gundamboy96]

I was thinking earlier today about what would be stopping Bandai from making HG Leopard, Virsago, and Ashtaron.

[@reijigamer]

@gundamboy96 not much really. I mentioned this as comment on another video but after the eventual HGFC Bolt announcement then I think the finishing out of HGCE and HGAW respective main five could happen. most likely the Aegis, Blitz, Duel AS, and Buster before the Virsago, Ashtaron, and Leopard.

[@Hunter_Brandon]

When you die, if you lived a virtuous life (and aren’t a coordinator), you can be reincarnated as the Haro that Lunamaria is sitting on.

[@noneedtoknow07]

Hey Kakarot I got a video request/suggestion for you. A comparison from the Zaku II from UC and the Zaku Warrior from Gundam Seed. I get that these two are from entirely different continuities but I have been wondering about that ever since they showed it in Destiny and was wondering how the two match up performance wise.

[@defaltdj1493]

Here's hoping they make the parts for the variants of the Engage Zero and Engage Gundam, some of them are amazing. Also some kits of the new suits of the game would be a fantastic idea

[@stevetheblobman]

Help, my gundam knowledge is overall very bad, what on earth is that crossbone variant show during the Tamashii nations 2024 segment?? I might need that in my life (price dependant)

[@stryderprime]

Where is mine HG Gouf Custom Requiem of Vengeance kit!

[@fishpop]

2:12 NOSTALGIA NEURONS ACTIVATED!!!

[@dieselelectricrazor377]

I'm still holding out a revive of the 105 Dagger in HG for the future...

[@arby796]

I need more C.E. suits period, so much untapped potential there. *cough* HGCE Guaiz *cough*

[@vast9467]

Can’t wait for the next news to be our yearly ver ka and price increase, since we already have our master grade

[@Zam-on-Barbatoast]

The best new reveal was the Robot Spirits BIG ZAM!! The big boi finally gets some large plastic representation. Unfortunately not a kit but still really cool and it looks like it lights up

[@macyfloof64]

Reaaally hope they pump up the reissues to make up for the drought, yeah. Also YES PLEASE TALK ABOUT BIONICLE

[@jaypeebarrera7361]

The SD version of the Shining Gundam had its head from base to hyper mode , without the head or face swap. 🎉

[@drjcup3228]

Thank God I still have a lot of backlog to go thru. Also, the new non-Bandai original design kits are pretty good.

[@heyitsniiil]

Any news about price increase in bandais kits

[@Teslaglass]

I was at the denver US tour event and it was BS. They only had a 10 maybe 14 PB kits but when i got into the trailer it was down to 5 PB kits with a bunch of reg release kits. felt really cool to wait 5 hours for a kit I can trade later i guess...

[@tristain0]

Honestly waiting for your solomon mg gp02 review

[@anime-mun]

In B4 the gold super mode release of the RG Shining Gundam.

[@xnflg3074]

i saw doven wolf zz version is getting a reprint!! finally!!!

[@pewpewdragon4483]

2:16 sleeveless Bionicle canister jumpscare

[@Gundamu-p9m]

Huh surprised you didnt put in the news about bandai's model kits getting a price increase due to the rising prices of plastic they use for the kits

[@KingBrachion92]

Kakarot: *begins video with "evening" instead of the usual "gooood evening" Me: OH GOD WHAT HAPPENED

[@YosefKohkenbahleks]

It would be nice if Bandai would make some HG Revive versions of older kits like the GP series from 0083, or the Alex and the Tristan. Also, it would be great if we could get a HG Tallgeese 1 and 2 to go with all the Wing kits they released.

[@reijigamer]

While it's not impossible for Bandai to make HGAC Tallgeese I and II (even III), when the RG Tallgeese TV ver. released that was probably Bandai telling us that the RGs are going to be the de facto 1/144 Tallgeese stand ins.

[@YosefKohkenbahleks]

@@reijigamer I figured as much, which is why I got them. But it would still be nice to get a HG, since they're so easy to build and customize.

[@reijigamer]

@@YosefKohkenbahleks with all of the HGAC Leo variants especially the Leo-S there should be enough design work to make a HGAC Tallgeese (I, II, and III). I think after the G-Unit line starts to wind down then the Tallgeese might get consideration. If Bandai decides to revive the HG Endless Waltz kits then they should definitely do all the Tallgeese's (I wonder when a RG Tallgeese Flugel will be made 🤔).

[@YosefKohkenbahleks]

@@reijigamer a RG Flugel would be awesome. If they did do the EW suits, it would be nice to get the weapon addons from The Glory of Losers. I wish they would also do some more Wing grunts. I love the Leo, but Wing had a plethora of good grunts like the Taurus and the Aries. Hopefully one day I can finish the Wing collection.

[@reijigamer]

@@YosefKohkenbahleks personally I think there will be HGAC Virgo variants eventually. I think they should make HGAC Taurus since it has variants.

[@mindwipe8788]

I really hope they reprint the Dreissen both versions but especially the ZZ version and both Doven Wolf’s, as far as outside Gunpla I’m really getting excited for 30 minutes fantasy and the two kits of the Rosen Knight I will soon be building, and I am still waiting on a additional add on kit to turn one of these Rosen knight kits into the Rosen Paladin.

[@datkat2001]

zz doven wolf is coming back

[@gunpla_sk8]

Aye yo bring back kopaka!!!

[@JessFromMead]

How many Witch of Mercury models have not been made into kits

[@mightyrobot42]

I'd certainly support some 30 Minutes coverage here. It's a neat line but it's really tough to find English-language news about it.

[@Strigon_Kid]

Remember back in 2012 when Bandai announced they were working on Real Grades for the GM, Gouf, and Ground Gundam? I wonder whatever happened to those.

[@SwiftGundam]

Hell, bring back the 1/100 NG/Reborn series. I always bought those.

[@lacrossev]

Upon some consideration, I have come to the conclusion that the amount of people that have died due to math is most likely incalculable.

[@kxgr9522]

As frustrating as the lack of new releases might be, what annoys me is how certain kits aren't receiving frequent reprints I really want the MG Turn A and X but I can't find them anywhere That new factory better start pumping out kits because I need to sustain my plastic robot addiction

[@austinreed7343]

There’s also been a minor death on the production side of the franchise, a lead artist of the series passed on a few weeks ago.

[@code037ch.7]

Typically November is when the biggest release is announced… dang

[@raincoast_bear]

You could cover Macross, Dougram or Votoms....

[@reijigamer]

has Kakarot197 mentioned the new Bandai factory yet?

[@sawysauce1256]

Bandai must just be confused as to what fans want right now. Probably thinking do we push more Gwitch? Get some revivals going? Finally startup Thunderbolt again? There are a lot of directions they could go right now.

[@ThomasCrookFilms]

I can’t wait for the Zaku-kuns they went straight in my basket I think they’re the cutest :-)

[@gundam5281]

Huh, no mention of G-Saviour among the CGI works for that book...

[@TornaitSuperBird]

They still want to forget G-Saviour exists.

[@LunaPPK]

They want to pretend its not real like everyone else

[@OtonashiV]

I thought this was gonna be about the price hike lol. Although Idk what the impact will be in the US and China since the MSRP they set in these countries is higher than their price hike compared to JP MSRP... they'll probably still increase prices proportionally for pure margins.

[@ultris07]

Honestly, there were tons of other non gundam releases, so it's understandable that there's not going to be a whole lot of new releases. There are other issues too, but i wont go into them here. I want a revoval of the universal unit line woth better kit engineering and construction though... Perfect for minis war games.

[@VariaSweetGuardian]

Bionicle Mentioned! What is Lego almost going bankrupt only to get saved by arguably one of the best Lego Set lines of all time?

[@gundamkaizer6947]

Bolinoak Sammahn's most attractive feature is its pilot

[@jordlopez]

BIONICLE MENTIONED 🗣️

[@joeycrilley178]

I really wish they would really see the space Leo and the Leo weapon set pack not make it a Banda exclusive

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

id be more impressed sith the shining gundam if it was already in super saiyan gold. oh well. time to paint. If you need morestuff just go for the amplified line

[@usuckthereturn]

***stay waiting for an updated Big Zam

[@popko88]

i do hope they will also re-release some of the AOZ kits. i still want to get my hands on a TR-6 without the insane prices

[@reijigamer]

they have been re-releasing most of the kits with the MGs not that long ago this year. I just need the HG hrududu II and maybe one more kit

[@nicemecha]

Time to work on the backlog, then.

[@milktenders6219]

Do Bandai even like making model kits anymore? Everything is either PBan, a rerelease, or something announced months ago