This Mobile Suit Would Make Char Aznable Jealous! - HG Messer F01 Review

By Char Aznable's ghost, this might just be the greatest Zeon HG kit ever, and it's not even a Zeon Mobile Suit! The HG Messer from the new Mobile Suit Gundam Movie, Hathaway's Flash, is an absolute BEAST! Let's check it out!
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[@andreassetiawan7773]

The chad Messer really does have a very beautiful design it hits all the spots for me. I am very weak for a stocky and big MS so it is a definite buy

[@aryanmirajkar7786]

I see you have good taste in gunpla

[@thatmotivatedchris6749]

Where can I find your pro pic cuz *RX 78 with covid mask* isn't helping at all

[@platonicbuu7454]

Im only doing thicc kits lately lol.

[@mnadhifirfanghani7c738]

yeah, i think it is a definite buy but can the back of the messer being kitbash by some other kit backpack's?

[@Chovyy-f25]

When the kit itself looks BETTER than the box art :)

[@congabonga7104]

I think you have an extra 'itself' there

[@allenalexiscarino7149]

Carl Nueva 69 likes.

[@congabonga7104]

@@allenalexiscarino7149 Someone ruined it

[@mikeypoopypantsy3523]

I... don't think so

[@thatoneasshole54]

@WhomItMayConcern nope

[@ralfsstuff]

It's called Messer but doesn't come with a single knife... Missed opportunity right there.

[@MaxHDAvenger]

There should be some weapon kits that includes a knife if that makes you happy.

[@dankotocigl8671]

More like a messer opportunity amirite imo fam

[@Mystic2760]

@@dankotocigl8671 HUEHUEHUEHUEHUE

[@roryshan1425]

it is the knife

[@thatoneasshole54]

Should come with a plane

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

Sazabi and the Geara Doga had a baby called the Messer? *sip Messer, eh? *sip Space Nazis, I'm telling you.

[@crist3809]

Jagd doga exist tho

[@03Phenex]

Messerschmitt

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

@@crist3809 Chill, man. Be cool.

[@Joshua_N-A]

The Messer, master of ten thousand cuts.

[@gabrielgaming1102]

@@crist3809the sazabi is the baby of the jagd doga

[@razrafz]

16:06 that buff uncle with his nephews

[@papersparrow899]

Or a father with his two children Or even a grandpa and his two grandsons!

[@DragoonMS]

Despite the thrusters lookin' like armored propane tanks, the suit looks wicked cool...but it looks like it would be more at home in blue like the Gouf & Kämpfer or in brown like Cima's Gelgoog Marine.

[@MaxHDAvenger]

The irony is the novel predates War in the pocket and Stardust memory albeit in a different design (by Zeorymer mechanical designer before we got the redesign we're familiar with)

[@TomRaider410]

you just gave Bandai p-idea.

[@wr1ght939]

I kinda like how different they look

[@kenkidder]

You say "armoured propane tanks" like it was a bad thing!😅

[@feIIas]

Give me one in the titans color scheme and I'll buy 12

[@androyus]

Speaking of being jealous, the *always bulky Zaku III* doesn't look too bulky anymore compared to the Messer XD

[@MaxHDAvenger]

Funny thing is its more based on a Geara Doga (and Geara Zulu) then a Zaku III

[@porodoge3539]

hmmmm

[@GrandAdmiralBatuKhan]

@@MaxHDAvenger funnier thing is that the Geara Doga is based on the Zaku III

[@AsterVex]

Char Aznable: *ANGERY*

[@LostInTheInternet93]

I'm I the only one that absolutely loved the shot with the two core Gundam hanging off the big guy? Cuz that was weirdly adorable. Definitely a good looking zeon type suit, may have to pick one up myself.

[@andrewowens4421]

Like a big brother playing with his step-siblings or something.

[@Sth809]

More like an uncle playing with kids

[@Jmaster-99]

Haven't seen a HG Box this THICC since the HG Perfectibility... and that boy is an old school MG Box

[@mariogut2299]

I would like more Zeon looking kits and remasters

[@kl1thedominion]

The pose with the two core gundams hanging off of its arms has convinced me to buy this thing at some point. That and literally everything else about the kit...

[@kolinmartz]

I just love how they made the commander antenna and the wide open hands P Bandai exclusive.

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

He's coming to mess up that Hexagear Bulkarms that hurt his brethren! *loadd beam shotgun with religious intent*

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

@@mechadudes4772 Yes I very much am into Mechagaikotsu. Love his vids a lot.

[@epsilonanimations71]

theres that one crusader sitting at home who sees this and loads his lmg with religious intent.

[@triwahyup13]

It just my though, mono eye family ms realy not much need to move their head to look sideway. For most of it i think, except ms like dom maybe

[@Choco_Nutter]

Godzilla had a stroke trying to read this comment and fucking died.

[@strf90105]

Why turn its head when you can turn its eye?

[@oatmealraisincookiesaregar2548]

turning the eye is way cooler tho

[@Chovyy-f25]

Char Aznable: Jealous*

[@insertnickhere5022]

the size looks really good for the price....is it heavy and filled with plastic on the inside...? because if it is,i would definitely buy one when i buy the upcoming zaku...

[@HighGuarder]

ᄋᄋᄋ what? Do you mean like an inner-skeleton?

[@aalfw]

What is the actual size?

[@casvalcat3546]

I own Gustav Karl so it should be same.

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

@@casvalcat3546 Gustav Karl is shorter, but has the same thickness.

[@insertnickhere5022]

@@HighGuarder i don't care about an inner frame in a hg...i just want it to have some descent weight so that it doesn't feel light and hollow when i pose it

[@loganstynes8738]

this honestly looks like some kind of alien youd see in destiny or something. I LOVE the organic lines and skintone armor. It has the feel of like,, trying to intimidate the enemy by painting your face like a skull

[@pedrovahl]

I just watched the movie on Netflix! And now i need to get this thing!

[@jkiniv534]

Wait what about that title? Leave me and my Zaku ii alone!

[@MaxHDAvenger]

The MS is from U.C. 0105, twelve years after you from U.C. 0093.

[@InShane162]

We came here to laugh at you

[@N0411REGIS]

Looks like that the char are actually an eva inside with the head armor part off realy cool

[@jerryyang1299]

This HG is worth getting. Badass, bulky, same height as the RG sazabi, and WAY STURDIER THAN THE SILVER BULLET SUPPRESSOR.

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Nice to see a different Kit that isn’t a Gundam! Looks great! I’ve always liked big buff mech suits!

[@thelegendofomegmeg8408]

"Its soooo Big! so impressive!!! " -thats what she said

[@pauljordan0203]

in case anyone hadn't noticed, the cockpit is located in the head unit.

[@tftlktlgmvp4890]

But then what's that cockpit shaped thing on the front of the chest??

[@pauljordan0203]

@@tftlktlgmvp4890 how should I know?, I'm not a mobile suit engineer.

[@brickmixerstudios2674]

It looks like a mix of the Sazabi and the Jagd Doga

[@helix713]

This kit looks pretty awesome and it sort of looks like a Warhammer piece.

[@Moonraker40]

This is probably the first insta-purchase I've made just based on looks! It does look amazing, albeit a cross between Hulkbuster suit and a WH40K Terminator Marine. Looking forward to scribing up the relatively plain panels. The only weak-looking area is the size of the rear thrusters - I may upgrade those. Many thanks for the review - as comprehensive as ever :-)

[@Froogala]

Mecha: This is one big and awesome high grade kit. Odysseus gundam: Are you sure about that?

[@grisch5244]

16:13 just summed up how im posing this......

[@NeoSlashott]

The engineering especially the torso is nice and seamless. Impressive!

[@allan9166]

the head is an absolute masterpiece. Reminds me so much of the older zeon and the UC series zeon designs

[@mr.gunzaku437]

That's a big ol' boy of a gunpla for 1/144 scale! It's been on my list for a while and I'm looking to personalize it. Nice looking and the size is perfect. Thank you much for the video in this big guy!

[@sabercentora1077]

I dropped outta Gundam for a bit but watching just one of your reviews brought me back and I couldn't be happier.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

Glad you’re back! Enjoy!

[@jamesturner6979]

The fact that they call it the “Type-F01” makes me wonder if they’re planning on using new versions of the Messer in future works post HF. I certainly wouldn’t be opposed to it, the Messer is an awesome design.

[@casvalcat3546]

There are leftover parts to make other variants but you need 2 box of these to make the Me-02R Messer from SD G Generation.

[@andreassetiawan7773]

From what I've seen personally, there is gonna be a commander version of it. Personally this is one of the suits I do not mind to have variants because it is already awesome in the first place.

[@zakhaevshub4735]

@@casvalcat3546 u're wrong bro the leftover parts are just the same parts that's attached to the kits

[@zakhaevshub4735]

I wonder the commander variant of the messer is a P-BANDAI sometime in the future

[@zakhaevshub4735]

@@casvalcat3546 oh yeah sorry bro i didn't check that earlier 😅

[@makairidah8354]

Is like if the sasabi made love with the eva unit 01

[@Metaretru]

It's like Sazabi + Geara Doga/Jagd fusion

[@haruplays2573]

Char Aznable would not be jealous... he is fione with his Sazabi.

[@vernaria6987]

I feel like a custom build of this model, doing painting, custom metal parts, and detailed parts would look pretty good

[@EpicHotCheese]

This thing is sold out everywhere. My local hobby shop said they won’t be restocked until next year or even 2023. RIP.

[@quizongilad]

This kit looks awesome.. Did i just saw a 2nd set of thrusters ? The ab crunch design looks great compared to that of RG Nu which has a gaping hole. The upper thigh joint for is not an issue. For a big MS, I would be surprised if it has that may articulation..

[@leonardode-pinchy3234]

I can’t be the only one bothered by the fact that he doesn’t clip off the extra pieces for the video

[@ZetaVec]

The head kinda reminds me of Samus’s helmet

[@greninjazac4577]

Oh, if only I could find a place where I can buy it, it’s starting to become hen’s teeth

[@declan2775]

Can't find any gunpla nevermind anything recent like this....

[@JTMC93]

I could have sworn I have said this before... The Messer is built on the Geara Doga frame and is actually a 'Hero' Mobile Suit. Think of it being treated akin to the Sazabi.

[@racer164]

Hathaway's flash is a last hoorah for big boy mechs in the uc timeline so hopefully they keep em coming

[@bdamasterdark]

is it just me or does that head look like a Gundam take on Eva Unit 1's noggin? Its got a regular ball joint so I may have to see what kinda (looks at half-dozen other customs in mid build)... Im gonna stop that thought... Someone else feel free to roll with it

[@Tython01]

I almost ordered this today but decided to spring for the Penelope instead. Might have to go back for this chunky boi at some point though, looks awesome!

[@kozamo9351]

You're going to need him.

[@elisha1984]

I thought this had to be inspired by Dr. Robotnik. It’s mouth pipes even look like his mustache.

[@ocolusdan4274]

When i saw the thumbnail i was like *MOANS*

[@geminas5044]

still can't unsee cell's face on the messer's torso LMAO 😂

[@brunocorrea2854]

You just ruined my day

[@ralfsstuff]

Now it's .me who can't unsee it. Thanks for that, i guess.

[@paolowilson00091]

@@ralfsstuff samez

[@godlyitem]

I kinda wish to see a tour of your entire library of Gundam lol

[@RobertSmith-sr7vq]

The face on the back kind of reminds me of the evil queen from Snow White.

[@MechaGaikotsu]

I just watched Snow White for the first time last night. Weird!

[@dethmasheen8683]

Really is a shame the blasted scalpers are trying to sell these for a hundred bucks a pop.

[@Eso8911]

I heavily regret not getting this when I had the chance

[@brentbartley6838]

I recently got this kit from Amazon so if you're able to order from there you should be able to get it.

[@silhouette4594]

i love this design but it looks like there are a set of giant gundam knockers hanging off the back

[@Fabonj]

Bandai pls give us a MG 1/100 Messer I will buy it in a heartbeat

[@Akemi001]

Good looking kit, reminds me of the Kampfer

[@kolinmartz]

1:26 i wonder how it looks like beside those two.

[@sythan_]

Imagine Having A MG of this Best of a MS

[@bryanmerel]

Imagine the box.

[@zegzbrutal]

MG = PG size

[@BaileyZKerr]

Goddamnit I want a 1/100 of this!! Gimme the Gustav Karl while you're at it too Bandai! ;)

[@IcedTeaMain1]

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? The world may never know. But on average, a Licking Machine made at Purdue needed 364.

[@anthonywalker6268]

I heard that in the book it had a Knuckle Buster.

[@barrybend7189]

So its the Geara Doga equivalent to the Gustav Karl?

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

Your thumbnail is wrong. Char could just paint this thing in his signature colors, give it a command fin, and done.

[@thaddeuss.8332]

Just bc of its general fear and proportions I really wanna see this thing get in a first fight with the Gustav Karl despite the size difference Edit: According to Google the Messer is 23.0m and the Gustav Karl is 22.0m tall so nvm about the size diff

[@wingsofhermes98]

the head reminds me to the eva 01 with out the helmet

[@bee-beargaming]

I love the pose at 16:11.

[@masongullett74]

My question is can you remove the big spiky shoulder pad and is it symmetrical under it

[@masongullett74]

Can someone tell me please?

[@arlendpetermalig9192]

Boobies for a backpack? SOLD.

[@pegasuscomics8165]

Now about the XI GUNDAM PLEASE

[@kioalthary9280]

What a awesome kit and also early hehe

[@supremeleaderm]

You should update your platinum tier playlist to include the force impulse gundam

[@smallmanjeff1708]

A security robot suit was make and it was like a quadrupedal version of the Messer.

[@DaryllAsh]

My mum's getting me this next month on my birthday :D

[@greenc3665]

when will you make your face reveal

[@DeDoGunpla]

might really looks good with evangelion colors 😁😁

[@dk6419]

This kit looks absolutely amazing almost Rg level. As soon as I saw your review instantly preordered it.

[@ETamJP]

I just bought this kit, and the kit does look nice. Personal preference, but I am not a fan of the colors of the model - at least not with the default matte look.

[@dhmhtrhsbatzas8767]

BTW i was going to buy the messer for Christmas but i changed opinion at the last time and i bought the eva 01. I wish i had never changed my mind.

[@Flash_of_Green]

This is as far as I can tell named after the German medieval hand and a half sword the Kriegs Messer (war knife) or just Messer (knife). The German Messer is a single edged sword similar in length and use to a fashion.

[@spookykake6958]

I still have an Anaheim Electronics decal from my Jesta so I’ll be sure to put it on that when I get the chance

[@PorktatoesSSRB]

Ahhh yes Gustav's thicc counterpart

[@francosmith4107]

Is platinum tier the highest for this grading scale?

[@Bobert2020]

Gundarium tier is beyond the grade. Like a hg that feels like a rg

[@lucasahumada6913]

Dr.robotic fell into his own robotization machine didn’t he

[@OkrimX]

The box of the Messer reminds me of the day i got my 1/144 The-O. You don't see this box size very often in the 1/144 scale.

[@bryancada6533]

Okay... this just might be my first non-Gundam kit. This thing looks badass, not to mention BIG for an HG. 🔥🔥🔥

[@VictorGomez-qs7ki]

The head looks like eva 02

[@reiwhirlwind115]

Its chest looks like a rockhopper penguin.

[@arnoldramos1920]

Imagine if this beautiful Messer come with version of RG and MG Ver KA 😲🤯

[@CYBERDOODY]

I would love a 1/100 kit of this!

[@gesie0504]

Give her some Bigass Sword like the Helmwige Reincar. Or MAZE CHAN or Lupus Rex

[@rollingvice]

Mecha Gaykotsu

[@chasinthroughthedecade]

Also hoping Kakarot197 picks this up and compares this to the always-bulky Zaku-III.

[@mugensamurai]

That is one thicc kit.

[@MrMattogreen25]

It reminds me of a Zeonic redesign of the Gustav Karl

[@Darkrai9087]

Honestly, the thing I did when I built my messer was I used a gundam metallic gold paint marker to do the yellow sticker sections. Frankly, it turned out quite nice, and oddly fit the unit quite well.

[@GrieveIV]

I definitely missed out on getting this kit. I instead got the Tertium and Seltsam arms, even though after a couple months after ordering it I’m starting to feel some exhaustion from building Gundam’s. I’d much rather build something weirder like this lol

[@williamkim8687]

omg, the 2 core gundams hanging off the biceps that was adorable

[@schnitzngiggles9785]

after 2 years of waiting, mine has finally arrived, cant wait

[@MechaGaikotsu]

You're in for a treat! One of the best HGs I've ever built!