1/144 HG Char's Zaku II The ORIGIN Ver. | REVIEW

Birth of the Red Comet.
Character Name: Char's Zaku II
Series: Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin OVA
Product Line: 1/144 High Grade GUNDAM THE ORIGIN
Maker: Bandai
Release Date: April 2015
Price: ¥1,800
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[@TaurusOxford]

Another positive in the HG's favour: It's red. I never cared for "Char Pink" and it's nice to finally have a RED comet.

[@TYPEV3]

+TaurusOxford Finally, someone else UNDERSTANDS.

[@LoliMaster69227]

I KNOW RIGHT. I never liked the pink

[@midshipman8654]

LoliMaster 69 idk I like the classic pink/salmon design. It’s just so iconically char.

[@qurazy]

I like the Origin Zaku IIs because the colors are darkened, but catching the light shifts their pallets to look more like the classic anime.

[@Coolio_Ash]

Gundam purists will hate how red it is? IT'S CHAR'S FUCKING MOBILE SUIT IT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH RED DAMMIT.

[@tehpaws]

Most of the earlier versions of his suit were almost a rose pink more than red. Personally I prefer this one, but I can see how people might balk at the darker hue.

[@Rezu55]

This one is so good. I'm buying this + Barbatos for my first builds. Wish me luck!

[@TYPEV3]

+Rezu55 Bad luck.

[@YungMido]

+TYPE V3 aw why?

[@karlorlandmaala7173]

Weekend Wifiguy I might know why!!maybe he wished her/him bad luck cause him or her isn't subscribed to him!!!maybe that's why.

[@twilight_phantom2969]

I just realized something. he stores his highly explosive bazooka ammo...on his shield. which is supposed to be used for blocking gunfire. >.> something doesn't seem right here...

[@TYPEV3]

It's Char. He never gets hit.

[@twilight_phantom2969]

*****​ then how did the zeong get blown up, and how did the neo-zeong get ripped to shreds

[@dellonicolas229]

they were too big :)))

[@twilight_phantom2969]

***** you know, char also isnt the only one who does that.

[@wesleyjones1170]

It's because of his pink pigmentation. "They can't hit me if I'm pink"

[@guywithpen]

Gotta love how it holds explosive ammo on its freaking shield of all places...

[@TYPEV3]

+Penmasterjay This is fucking Char, you think he'll get hit?

[@guywithpen]

+TYPE V3 Never actually watched much gundam besides 00 and watching g when I was younger so I wouldn't really know. Though I still feel that design choice is kinda dumb. May as well be an ammo rack rather than a shield. But hey why tank hits when you can dodge like a boss. lol

[@Robodragon17]

Its not really a shield, its more of an ammo holder, which is heavily armored to protect the ms if it were to be shot Also in the ova/anime the zaku's were originally designed for anti ship combat, and were decades ahead of the rx project (in the beginning; before the gundam) and didn't really get hit.

[@dirgeman5764]

gotta say, I really love your reviews [mainly the gunpla reviews] keep at it man, I love hearing your perspective on kits being a relatively new gunpla builder.

[@pkmn1260]

This has got to be the best painted Zaku ever. You did an AMAZING job on an already AMEIJIN Mobile suit. Now if only they could make a remade HG Ginn like this...................

[@impossiblepie]

Great review, nice paint apps as well! I love all the origin designs!!! can't beat the origin classics!

[@wyattarthur5275]

could you do a really short video talking about how you paint your models I Know its not your thing we don't need a tutorial video just interested

[@TaurusOxford]

+Wyatt Arthur www.ghostofzeon.com/diy/detailing/dry_brushing.html This is what you are looking for.

[@wyattarthur5275]

So thats it looks about right thanks

[@TYPEV3]

+Wyatt Arthur That would be a waste of a video.

[@wyattarthur5275]

Taurus Helped answer the question No reason to make a video now thanks though I was very interested

[@r.creator5576]

Its not that difficult to paint, just drybrush.

[@jirehjirehjirehjireh]

I love the articulation on this one, need to get me one of em. And red is my 2nd favorite color so yeah, awesome!

[@samshji]

I swear. I love the way you pose and showcase toys and gunpla. It really makes me wanna buy them. Great video!

[@Wolfiegangs]

I wish you would make a video showing how you actually went about painting Char's Zuka for us noobies.

[@sub0sandwich32]

Richard Virrueta zuka?

[@SpawnoftheEd]

wow, i'm really glad you painted it. i probably would have just past on this hg until seeing what it could really look like with a bit of painting and weathering. good job with that.

[@Novapoid]

I have the RG Zaku and I gotta say I wasn't that interested in this HG until I saw this review; this kit impressed me. I agree it needs a paintjob, probably even more than the RG. But other than that it's overall a great product. I'm looking forward to the inevitable HGUC RX78-2 Origin, since it's probably the version I like the most. I do hope the ovas get better, I liked the first one but it pales in comparison as to how good the manga actually is.

[@TYPEV3]

+Novapoid Forget the HGUC, the current pictures of the MG RX-78-2 Origin looks awesome!

[@ligrerium9891]

@@TYPEV3 it's inappropriate to say tho when you switch the video from before and after the panel lined, it felt orgasmically good 😂

[@toddrenstrom5720]

FANTASTIC job on the painting, weathering, and decal work; love it! The Origin Zakus look so good, I love the new detailing, proportions, and accessories... think I'm gonna end up buying a squad. haha

[@T16skyhopp]

I feel like they just animated the CAD models of the RG in Origin. So this seems like a nice solid version of that RG design in the anime's colors. I like the classics colors of the RG so I'll pass on this but I'm tempted to grab a tristar for sure.

[@TYPEV3]

+T16skyhopp Yeah, I'm definitely in for the Tristars now.

[@satoshikatsumoto9007]

We need a Zaku and GM in the revive line.

[@TYPEV3]

All in due time.

[@satoshikatsumoto9007]

***** I know....

[@mortman200]

There is a revive of the Ground GM and GM Snipers coming out next year!

[@halyomorpha]

John Cole And then maybe the Guntank, right? Zeong? :D I shouldn't push my luck.

[@satoshikatsumoto9007]

MarmaladeJacket Hmm......maybe.

[@ReSe2k]

the weathering looks fantastic, you really improved the looks of this kit a lot!

[@pZerogunpla]

Char Zaku It is always cool to be seen . First is the most favorite mobile suit in Gundam .

[@aznable1000]

I got my Origin Char's Zaku II at a department and it was already assembled. Therefore, I didn't know that it has toe joints and that seperate waist joint. What a surprise! By the way, I like the Origin version more than the RG version for its darker tone of red. It just work for me.

[@TYPEV3]

You bought it assembled? Doesn't that take the fun out of a model kit?

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

+aznable1000 Yeah. Why would YOU buy an assembled kit. They are called model kits for a reason.

[@dontworryboutit7120]

And now we will perform extreme balance with this decal sheet... Hoodini

[@rasheedgregory3459]

When I look at this kit I see it painted in the green zaku grunt colors. Never been a fan of the Char colors on it. Tbh I didn't really start liking zakus until I got the RG...that kit is what got me to notice how cool they actually are. I'm also wonderin if it would be possible to turn this into the Zaku Amazing...just a thought. Great review as always...yet another kit on my list thanks to you.

[@fullarmourtracksuit4023]

This looks cool. Don't have any Zaku kits yet but I think I'll start with this one.

[@noranomics]

I have the reason I picked that over the RG. The red comet, is RED. Usually the original Char kits are too pink for me

[@DariusVladimirAuditore]

What I like about the Origin line is that it sets a higher standard for HG. If I am honest, I wish that future HG releases would be based on the standards of the Origin Zaku II. For example the Gunpla Evolution Project HG Zeta Gundam should have taken hints from the Origin line in terms of detail and colour separation.

[@leoballadares7149]

i happen to love the darker colored red. Don't get me wrong, the salmon color will always be iconic as it better represents the anime. But the entire opening when you see that blazing red mobile suit tear through the federation war ships, it SCREAMED the phrase "Red Comet".

[@leodegas5950]

Although this vid is old my interest in gundam is new. I appreciate ur insight, so now I’ll look at the rg to see if the hg is good enough and maybe have the nerve to do some battle damage since the hg it’s less expensive. Thnx again. Leo

[@o0xjaymex0o]

I just got mine. They changed a few things here and there like packaging and the sticker sheet is all one sheet now. I love this kit and I'm in the middle of it now. I used a pink eye marker instead of the sticker but I might just clean it and use it anyway.

[@supergeno128ds]

I generally don't like RG kits due to the sheer amount of parts leading to a great number of things that can go wrong. I was given the RG RX-78, and, to be frank, I hate it. Pieces are constantly falling off, things are always moving when they shouldn't, and I feel its visually too busy. I hated the hands as well- getting the weaponry in place was a huge pain... Thats one thing they did improve over time with including dedicated holding and action hands to later RG kits. The experience overall has made me extremely wary of the line, and as a result I've only purchased one other RG- the Exia. Although the only reason I got the Exia was because I had the "repair" parts, so its currently on my shelf in its deteriorated (albeit badass) looking state.

[@CFSF69]

Your not the only one, RGs aren't perfect but you have to at least appreciate its novelty and its visual impact for a 1/144 kit

[@supergeno128ds]

Luis Builder 16 Oh definitely! Its an engineering marvel! It just makes posing infuriating with all the things that can fall off!

[@CFSF69]

+supergeno128ds trust me,posing my aile strike was a pain

[@ericthegrizzly7350]

I have this zaku and I love it. This is my favorite out of all the zakus I have in my collection

[@whowuzzit1]

You should build the hg gadessa if you haven't already just randomly picked it up and it's a super fun build and the color scheme is rad except a few of the stickers it's solid

[@lol3ndir]

I hope they make MG Zaku Origin too.

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

+Witch King There should be something that would go with the MG Gundam The Origin you know.

[@lol3ndir]

Joeie Rivera Hello, yes I think I read something about another MG Zaku coming out this year (Thunderbolt) and another red Zaku Origin (Not sure).

[@mechalinkergaming7169]

Witch King The ones coming this year are from the Gundam Thunderbolt series. The Red Zaku is the Zaku II High Mobility Type (Reuse P-Device) I don't know when they will release this beauty... Probably after they release the new Zakus since they will have a new frame to base it with.

[@lol3ndir]

Joeie Rivera Thank you for the updates! Wow I still haven't finish with this kit and MG will come out! Will wait for it!

[@Wingsaberrules]

Looks like this will be a good first zaku (my shelf is currently full of gundams!)

[@mechaworks9749]

Makes ya wonder if they might release the repainted standard green version, I know I'd love to own it since char's zaku isnt my favorite, If not guess its time to break out the paint :/

[@portablerefrigerator4902]

they have and its 2 bucks more expensive

[@jacobhein5192]

yeah I'm getting this kit for sure

[@justinm5907]

Very nice but I have to suggest trying the Bugu over this. The eye moves on it's own! Great paint job by the way.

[@kimE2017]

as always love the paint job

[@tshadow-9997]

Awesome review as always. I hope to see the tryon 3 or gundam the end on your channel

[@yamamitsu995]

I got this kit last year but wasn't able to finish it because I had lost one of the polycaps

[@RockSensation119]

Could you do a tutorial on weathering? All your kits look so sick

[@rekka6277]

sold, I'll get this kit tomorrow

[@225_reviansyamarifin9]

instead of getting the revived version of the RX 78-2 gundam how about if you just wait for it's origin version it should pretty much have all the gimmick that revived version have and much more, or at least that's what i think

[@rolandfrancisbadiola480]

origin zaku: "I am the most poseable zaku" HGUC zaku revive: hold my Aznable

[@samkeith647]

Your models look great.

[@DuoPersona101]

Boi please so obvious! Ani obviously cannot wait!

[@TYPEV3]

+DuoPersona101 That's not english.

[@VenomX876]

Loving all these reviews!

[@TYPEV3]

+VenomX876 I'm not.

[@andrewchan1837]

It was a nice kit. The only bad part is the placing of parts in the runners you could potential having bad nub marks.

[@Reflex702]

Ermahgerd another one! Love your reviews man!

[@knoeqlo]

dude awesome review, thanks. I love this model. Btw greetings from chile.

[@seddybear]

I brought a rx 78 and a zaku II for my first builds

[@Arrowdodger]

I like the red, though I kind of like the old salmon color Char Zaku II. Still, doesn't bother me, really liking the sniper rifle.

[@rhakha1786]

Please do the Origin Black Tri Star Zaku IIs. I know they are practically the same but Ortega needs some love, especially with DAT AXE

[@princeofdeath3]

Wait...Does that mean....RX-78-2 Revive!?!? YES YES YES!!!

[@Gundamninja7]

Nice review. I'm considering getting this although I haven't seen Origins yet. I was wondering when you're going to the review of Gundam the End.

[@TYPEV3]

+Gundamninja7 Never. Now let that be the end of it.

[@Shou_22]

dat char kick XD

[@c8rmodels171]

The eye of the Zaku is pretty neat +1

[@wingshad0w00982]

Just made this a few days ago. Its realllly good. Like reaaaaaly good. Origin Gundam when?

[@MCBong92]

im pretty happy when after asemble this kit!!

[@GeezrPlays]

I like that metallic gunmetal paint on the weapons. Mind telling me what you use there?

[@michaelmole5435]

How did you get that metallic effect on the black parts like the chest and bottom of the feet and hands? VERY INTERESTED PLEASE snapping mine now I have to know!

[@cinnabar546]

a year on after I got this kit, still gorgeous as heck and I love the red color. I also got the Type C zaku, another gorgeous kit and I absolutely love the dark green color it looks more militarily viable

[@ElWolf70]

Calling it now, the next review is the RX-78-2 Revive!

[@TYPEV3]

+Gamer Of Rock lol, the next review already happened. And it wasn't the REVIVE.

[@ElWolf70]

Oh yeah... Forgot about that. Are you going to review it?

[@jacopo5192]

Could you put the link on Amazon of this gunpla please?

[@DreamPen]

2:18 I wonder if you can make a more refined version of the Zaku Amazing using this kit's body instead and parts from the Amazing? Your review of the Zaku Amazing said it was kinda meh, but this is quite an advancement in Zaku model design.

[@Chrizinator]

The only issue I have with this kit is that it doesn't include the standard zaku machine gun, but that's okay because I already have other zakus to remedy that, but other than that it's a great kit

[@bigbrainchica5473]

+Animaster Wat.How could they do that?You can't forget a Zaku's machinegun lol

[@TYPEV3]

+Hiruko Kagetane It's based off of the first ORIGIN OVA and Char never used a machine gun. But really, why have a Machine-gun when this kit has the Anti-Ship Rifle?

[@bigbrainchica5473]

***** Well,it would've been really nice to have it as an extra.They did give the Zaku Amazing the machinegun,bazooka and all that.So I don't think there's any excuse not to include them even if it wasn't used in the show.(I'm looking at you Amazing Red Warrior)

[@MultiSnowberry]

+Hiruko Kagetane the amazing zaku included with machinegun, bazooka, etc because its using same runner like high mobility type zaku

[@lester_2020]

If you want a machinegun, you should buy the HG ORIGIN 1/144 Zaku II High Mobility Type (BLACK-STARS USE), and it should be out this September. It has a Giant Heat Hawk, Standard Heat Hawk, and Machinegun.

[@samshji]

Are you gonna review the Freedom Revive?? Im curious if it is compatible with the METEOR unit like the RGs.

[@sm3sam97]

So I noticed you made the kit a bit more of a magenta red...if I may, what colors did you use? I'm interested in recreating that amazing color.

[@garrettiverson6355]

That foreshadowing tho lol

[@calvin7860]

Can you start a series of all the steps you take to detail your gundam

[@calvin7860]

As well as painting

[@TYPEV3]

+Carterary W ...No.

[@memewanderer5871]

Right now I'm building my zaku 2

[@jacobhein5192]

Should I get this kit? I'm new to gundam but I really like zaku's so is it worth buying?

[@TYPEV3]

I don't know. What did this review tell you?

[@ivansalcedo2290]

I do not Detest the "Red" Comet's Redesigned MS color scheme i welcome it. It has a touch more Red Baron and Way Less Salmon Pink.

[@thomasli7124]

I luv that he's making so many videos ^_^ wahoo

[@aryarifkip.1821]

Awesome Review! Can u make a little tutorial to add the detailing?

[@Nh2OO5]

7:41 “Nothing hugely crucial is missing” Ehhhhh... the Zaku machine gun? (Ik they included it in the newest version but i don’t get what they were thinking back then)

[@DevlinMeadows]

ive watched ur videos before and i would love to know what paint and or shading ur using for the black in the inner frame and chest in this zaku and the weapons and missle pods in meijin kawaguchi's zaku (the weapons and stuff.) its rly nice!!

[@chrisyoder8985]

i think its gunmetal spraypaint

[@BrainstormG1]

I wish mine felt as solid as yours looks, I love the Zaku II, but mine feels like it's about to fall apart, and it discourages me from going into further detail with it.

[@sumojo]

I wonder if I can add the Zaku Amazing's weapons/parts to the Zaku high mobility Origin ver. . . .

[@keanemontances6312]

Can I ask what colors did you use to paint the kit? I think yours looks great!! I'm planning to paint my RG zaku char cusom

[@magnasupreme]

waiting on this to come in the mail 24 days

[@AgentActive]

This model took me the longest to build

[@jeffassasincross]

type v3 i like yun yun detailings in this saku what you use paint or gundam maker and also how do you do this saku?

[@kelvinsun8264]

Hello I am really interested in what paint you use to paint Zaku II, such as the metalic looking parts.

[@rareegg1201]

Only if the Zaku Amazing was based on this kit

[@gigsmendiola371]

Did you paint this zaku ii and the rx78-2 revive? If so, what brandof paint did you use? :)

[@zeondidnothingright9477]

grinding my teeth whenever I see seamlines that aren't covered

[@roxboy5505]

Detest its red? Man this is way better color scheme than the MG. I wish the MG got this color version.

[@sharm198g]

Can't help but think you're releasing these reviews at 3 times the normal speed! lol What colour are you using to paint the greys in your kits? Is that using the gunmetal grey marker?

[@TYPEV3]

+Kyu the Fandubs I'm making up for lost time.

[@sharm198g]

+TYPE V3 Lol, and i'm very thankful that you're doing that! But for my other question: what colour did you use to paint the grey pieces?? Is it gunmetal marker??

[@TYPEV3]

Nope, it's Light Gunmetal spray paint. There's no way you can get a finish that even with markers.

[@keanemontances6312]

what color did you use on this kit? I like to paint mine too. ☺️

[@rezzaanggara8925]

please review rg zaku ii char too..

[@anwarjaman1600]

I like this red colour..the real red comet.. Rg version is pink comet

[@gcell10]

There's a Char Aznable version and a Red Comet version of this kit anybody know what the differences are?

[@lkerzgrl24]

Just got mine at hobby lobby

[@StrikeFreedom72]

Hey V3, I'm just curious and this just occurred to me. Can you attach the Zaku Amazing parts on this particular Zaku?

[@kaitorunakamura5206]

did you have try Amazing Zaku custom part, to Zaku II origin? can you review to? 0w0

[@I-VoidParadox-I]

Hey Type, do you collect Master Grades? I ask because sometimes you compare HG quality to that of 1/100s, or you simply imply that you have built some MGs. Regardless your answer, why do you/don't you collect them? I have only a few being te Wing Zero Custom, Wing Gundam EW and Heavyarms EW. I love them all!

[@TYPEV3]

+Void Paradox I have a good amount of MGs.

[@jamespayne4597]

I'm thinking about getting this kit, just wanted to know what stand u used for it

[@iqbalsk8s]

Can I please know the paint name that you used on the torso and weapon accesories?

[@vinceangelomanese7001]

Could you do a review on the 35th anniversary RX-78-2 Gundam?

[@thatmotivatedchris6749]

I don't know if I should get this guy or the hguc one Once from the origin which is one of my fav series and the other one doesn't have any poly caps so am at a lost here

[@leonHHHtriple]

REVIVE an old friend.... I wonder who he is? haha

[@TYPEV3]

+leonHHHtriple Guncannon