WORST Master-Grade Gunpla For Beginners!

[@shonenbag6478]

Nothing says old MG quite like that baby blue backdrop.

[@rexjosephglorioso4868]

Old Gunpla in general hahaha. Also bad CG box art

[@SunriseOfRaven]

The number one master grade you wouldn’t recommend was my first master grade lol

[@moroyoki2000]

Mine too XD That unicorn looks awesome but is a little hard to begin with

[@nofuxgivens2797]

I'm actually surprised he didn't mention the Psycho Zaku ver ka...my first mg. But I did build the hg version, a meteor, narrative a packs and kshatriya. So I don't think it was bad but definitely way more small parts than I imagined

[@nofuxgivens2797]

@@moroyoki2000 I have 1 and looking at all the sprues I seems like there's a lot of very intricate parts that have bad connections to the sprues which can really be a pain in the ass. You have to be super careful with cleaning

[@reaper7467]

Same, i bought it in tokyo as my first mg and of course as a beginner, I broke few of the parts

[@darkdogzstudioz]

mine too. XD I got it when it first came out. was difficult as hell, and today it sits on my shelf where atleast one piece of it falls off once a week. its lost a few parts over time. because of it I avoided master grade until this year where I bought a XN-00-raiser, which Im glad I did. now ive got a freedom gundam that I just finished yesterday and an aile strike Ver.RM coming in the mail.

[@jessejdanieljd]

I would also say beginners to avoid anything with a special finish.

[@KrisHomemadeBaking]

My first MG was a Sinanju ver ka Titanium Finish, that kit broke me. It turned out ok but I got so many issues with waterslide decal application.

[@ironarmycommander6480]

My first MG was a titanium finish GP-02. I didn't know any better so I thought it looked good at the time.

[@YarugumaSou]

I'm not a beginner but I still avoid anything with a special finish. Mostly because of the price.

[@bkebradley]

Special finish versions should generally be avoided period

[@rokushou]

As a straight builder I wouldn't say special finishes are hard to build, just make sure your nub removal skills are decent. If you like the finish it's definitely doable.

[@ShiftySubset4]

its a travesty that bandai hasnt announced anything about 2.0 gp0 mg kits.

[@LouieMcFly23]

They missed an opportunity with the anniversary

[@ORLY911]

I'm sure they'll get new ones eventually, at least GP01. Though part of me is wondering if they might make it part of the MGEX line and work extra on gimmicks and features for it, basically making a smaller PG with the two armor options and lots of intricate moving thrusters and vernier mechanics.

[@deltawave97]

Honestly for the victory ver ka kits. They should’ve just given you the option to build the inner frame that allows you do the transformation or to build a frame that excludes the transformation

[@JimRaynor2001]

Your idea is actually pretty good. But that means more expensive due to more plastic inside the box.

[@halfoftheclam1317]

I honestly would pay full price for a V, V2, or Zeta MG without a transformation gimmick. I just want to pose them damn it!

[@deltawave97]

@@JimRaynor2001 idk maybe just me but I wouldn’t mind paying a bit more if it means having a solid and good kit

[@darkdogzstudioz]

@@terreausore2435 not necissarily. only a few hinges make it work. without those bits, theres no transformation and the rest is the same. it would be a matter of maybe 6 - 10 extra parts. maybe 1 extra sheet at most.

[@christmasisawesome9348]

For real. Bandai could sell the frame seperately years later. Welp, they would get a lot of criticism for that for sure.

[@Lyagami25]

All these Ver. Ka's. Building and painting a Hi Nu w/ HWS rigjt now, really just affirming that Ver. Ka's are awesome kits with some incredible/baffling engineering decisions.

[@somechinesedude5466]

MGEXperimental

[@Sammonoske]

You know, I think I can agree. Sinanju had so many issues with it.

[@jojj334Q]

...well...you're not wrong...even the Core Booster Ver. Ka was a damn screwball of a kit, with the head sliding gimmick.

[@JimRaynor2001]

Except for few ver.Ka kits such as ZZ Gundam/FAZZ ver.ka. It's really solid and wonderful kit just as AKUAURELIUS mentioned in this video.

[@andrewcarter1747]

I think that might be down more to the HWS add on as the Hi Nu itself I found to be a great build.

[@user-lynKx]

TL;DR ~~ I messed up an amazing kit because I was an amateur. My first MG was the Shin Musha Gundam. It's such an awesome and beautiful kit which is why I got it but honestly, I wish I didn't for reasons completely unmentioned. Because I didn't know any better as a beginner, I didn't do any nub removal, I did the decals sloppy, and the brown panel liner I used turned red for some reason. *I made it ugly* is my point. I think it's important to adress how a beginner might go about building something in case they get a great kit just to do it a disservice.

[@my5head]

I glare at my HG Astaroth Origin all the time because it was my first kit. I want to remove those nubs, but also want it to stay exactly as I first built it.

[@fayu_daniel]

@@my5head I know what u mean. I keep my first build as it was when I first built it too. I did it for both the nostalgia, and to compare between my first build and my current one.

[@demomanchaos]

Got the old MG Wing Zero Custom from a friend and holy crap it was bad. The posable fingers made it entirely pointless to try and make it hold the buster rifle as it simply refused to hang on to it.

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

Not to mention the feathers on the wings constantly falling off...

[@masato3981]

Yep, you have to modify the hand and gun by drilling a small hole in each and inserting a thin metal rod into the gun's handle, same with the Wing EW. imgur.com/Nc9UOJp imgur.com/Wau7RsW imgur.com/eX6D3m8

[@xdevantx5870]

@@masato3981 I eventually used magnets but yeah it's terrible out of the box. Got it to hold the rifle like twice in hours of trying to pose it.

[@masato3981]

@@xdevantx5870 Magnets is a smart idea, nice. And yeah, it's the sort of oversight you don't normally see from Bandai

[@501clonetrooper]

idk why they still restock the old wing zero custom now that the ver ka is out. Also the ver ka wing randomly gets restocked when the tv version is better.

[@jemster38]

Ah yes the Gouf Custom. Be prepared to remove over a hundred nubs on just the piping bits alone, and since they're rounded, you have to be extra careful not to shave off too much lest the surface becomes flat. It's perfect for anyone who enjoys removing nubs! :D

[@fujitafunk]

That was my second MG and it is a troublesome kit. However the Gatling shield+sword and shotgun attachment is pretty cool. It’s just way too cumbersome and heavy for the arm to hold up. The Gouf itself is pretty sturdy and poseable.

[@jemster38]

@@fujitafunk Yeah lots of posing issues. Good thing it looks badass just standing there. ^^

[@Tomcat_Coyote]

The MG Unicorn Ver.Ka was my very first Gunpla , and i do not have an awesome memory of it , i quickly learned what a " parts grenade " was and how fragile some pieces were . On the other hand , my second Gunpla ever was the Real Grade Unicorn , and that one is beyond amazing :D

[@ironelemental9367]

My 1st MG was the Unicorn Banshee, with that massive railgun thing and crab claw. It was a thoroughly enjoyable build, but it does have trouble standing up posed and the base adaptor that came with it is absolutely useless. Is that one of the "problematic" unicorn kits out there? I recently got a unicorn full armor ver ka, but im not seeing any obvious differences in the construction. (Still have to start building it, im one of those guys who likes to go through the instructions beforehand) I did notice a new base adaptor to fit under the gunrack thing at the backpack. If that thing is a stable piece, it will have solved all the issues i had with the Banshee.

[@ryu________]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@ironelemental9367how did the unicorn full armor build go? Was it MG as well? My 1st MG is also the banshee and it was fun and frustrating at the same time lmao just finished building it yesterday

[@ironelemental9367]

@@ryu________ Yeah, that full armor unicorn is a master grade as well. It was pretty predictable with all the gear on its back, that it would have trouble standing up unsupported, but that actionbase adapter that slots inbetween the torso and backpack fits really tight. It secures the model at the perfect spot. Pretty much right in its center of gravity. That makes the big guy on an action base super fun to pose. No need to worry about balancing. I love that kit. Fitting the actionbase adapter in the back of the model was quite fiddly though, but once it snapped into place, it is absolutely not going anywhere. Follow the instructions there very carefully. It's kinda forcing a bracket in 2 spots at once, which also need to be connected together at the same time.

[@joshstreet6819]

The old Char Zaku II was a nightmare when building the piping (was my First MG and Gunpla). But I will say it is built like a Brick sh*t house it's still holding up after all these years (even after being lose in a box under something heavy it's only missing the head piping and one spike). The only thing to get the old Char's Zaku today would be for the 175mm Recoilless Rifle to use with the Zaku II 2.0.

[@MansBestFriend_]

Is the piping worse than the 2.0? Because even on the 2.0 it's still a bitch to get off the runner and onto the plastic core, I spent well over half an hour just trying to do that

[@joshstreet6819]

@@MansBestFriend_ compared to the old 1.0 the 2.0 is far easier to work with. I didn't have a problem with the piping of the 2.0 (Not having to put a spring over the plastic tube than putting each bead on and if you forgot to hold on at the end when your finished because the spring is making your hand hurt (or cut your finger) the beads will come off). What I did was after each I slipped a bead on I sanded the nub down to make it easier to slide the the next one and the paint helped out to (I painted the Char's Zaku II 2.0 in more Zaku colors).

[@fen4554]

In the early 2000's I picked up the FA:ZZ MG kit after falling in love with its bulk. I had only built a few wing kits and a zaku or two. It was an emotionally trying experience for someone need to kit making. Especially since I didn't understand I needed to build a full ZZ first, and then add the armor.

[@paulhorneschillings1212]

Having painted a MG V2 Ver. Ka? It's a strikingly beautiful kit. Proportions, colors, water slide decals, all of it, just the tops. And I totally agree. Put aside the elbow red which takes either a hand of god to handpaint or some good masking skills, and building its modular sections so that the kit doesn't break apart? It's a nightmare. A beautiful, striking, gorgeous, nerve-wracking, hair-yanking nightmare of a kit. I love it. Don't get it.

[@outerspacekaloy]

1:52 I was supposed to get Gouf Custom because it's the cheapest MG I see so far ($26) but thanks for your honest feedback I almost fall into the trap of another loose MS

[@NekRulez]

I used to just snip and build kits back in HS and I lost interest and was broke until one time during new years many years after when my brother wanted to go draw for a lottery at a gunpla store. I went with him cuz he wanted to increase his chance so I went as the backup and turns out, he got a HG 00 kit while I got a MG Zeta 2.0 for half the price. I decided to keep it and build it and wanted to build it properly cuz it was my first MG and the first kit I built in years. Result, the kit came out good but due to me being lazy on my off time, busy with work and inexperience with building a MG kit, the fking thing took me 2 years to finish lol. It turned out really good and I am still quite fond of it, a solid build even for a transformation kit.

[@albertko1]

I recently built the original Nu Gundam MG and actually have an original MG Sazabi in my backlog as well. The original Nu was actually a pretty straightforward build with only the head seam being bad. It really helped me appreciate how much kits have improved. At the same time, it would be nice to see more metal parts in the kits.

[@rickyb002]

Id also add the Delta PLus to the list. Its not a bad looking kit but the transformation makes the torso super finicky. Youll find yourself pushing in parts when trying to pose it in mecha form since its basically hollow in that mode.

[@nabilhaziq5181]

aww..I'm really looking forward for that kit. thought it would be a nice transformable ms with relatively cheap price

[@Banished_Link]

Don't forget that it also requires an action base since it can't stand on it's own because of the transformation.

[@Banished_Link]

@@nabilhaziq5181 Look into getting the normal or commander type ReZEL instead, good solid kit that isn't hampered by the transformation.

[@Geekeric]

It's funny to not recommend a kit and then show a good photo of it, lol. "Ignore how good this looks!"

[@kashandi2]

Lol sounds like rg sinanju. Gloriously beautiful grenade.

[@alanhe9721]

@@kashandi2 for the rg sinanju i would recommend the PB clear color ver. The gold goes so well with the clear red.

[@vustvaleo8068]

so pro-tip: avoid mostly MG kits from the late 90's to the early 2000's.

[@420skill3]

Basically 😂

[@501clonetrooper]

The z'gok holds up well. I also didn't have much of a problem with gouf custom and rx 79. Wouldn't recommend the 0083 kits

[@coldercoronet6248]

Except for the MG Zeta Plus C1. That kit is so awesome

[@Jan_Iedema]

Z’gok was a great time, guncannon was another gem. I love the zeong! There is some treasure to be found from the old days.

[@itsmepamz2477]

We need 0083 MS 2.0 Master Grade, Bandai! Anyway, IMO I want to add some kit I don't recommend for beginners, like: > MG F91. Especially 2.0, because those kits design are quite complicated. > MG Crossbone. Just because its color separation is bad. But its build is quite simple. > Almost all transformable, especially Zeta 2.0. And, that's it!

[@benadrylthundercrotch7144]

I've been staring daggers at that Wing ver. Ka on the shelf this whole video. I hate that stupid thing.

[@JunkyardGod]

I built the same kit. Why do you hate it?

[@zKaizer87]

At first I read that as the Wing Zero ver ka and got tilted because that was an amazing kit, then I realized you're taking about the original Wing ver Ka(now branded as the Wing EW) and gotta agree. That kit is garbage and impossible to pose without reinforcing joints/modifying that stupidly long buster rifle.

[@JunkyardGod]

@@zKaizer87 oh I thought he was talking about the newer one 🤣

[@ORLY911]

@@zKaizer87 Its wings also dont really do much. The RG of the same design has more wing articulation. If you absolutely must have this version of the wing in 1/100 I'd get the hi res.

[@Bobert2020]

How about best rg's for beginners. Like the rg impulse, mk ii, zeta, etc Cries in no ver 2.0 for 0083 kits For the victory ver ka's I feel like if they removed the inner frame the kit would have been more solid.

[@io5362]

Was zeta a good rg? I thought its not cause many negative comments

[@Bobert2020]

@@io5362 from what I hear it's not stable.

[@mattterrell4304]

It pretty much goes by number, newer ones are better, crossbones is pretty tiny so I'd maybe avoid that one for a newer RG builder. Same with the unicorn/banshee

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@io5362 RG Zeta is a crap kit. Calling the RG Zeta good Is a running gag with him

[@mattterrell4304]

@@io5362 definitely not good for beginners, zeta is a set it and forget it model. Build it, pose it, never touch it again

[@williamaitken7533]

This seems like a good list! The Victory Gundam Ver. Ka was one of my first Gundam kits back when I first got into the hobby. Doing the waterslide decals took AGES and it is always threatening to fall apart when you pose it. But boy, when you find the pose you want and get it situated, it looks NICE. It also has incredible color separation. Unless you're doing custom colors, I don't think there's any need to paint it. As a dedicated lover of the Sentinel Gundam and all of its ridiculous variants, I love the fact that the Deep Striker does nothing. People in the past would buy resin kits of the Deep Striker for big bucks. Those don't transform or pose. But people still shelled out for them because they were awesome! I think it really helps if you get into building non-Gundam miniatures. You learn to appreciate how a static pose can provide a compelling visual.

[@ORLY911]

I'd also give the Crossbones a mention just because while they havent aged as bad as the older kits on this list, they suffer from a lot of structural issues, missing colors and lackluster details for a ver ka. I do like my X3 but it is a flawed kit that could use an update like they did for the F91, which needed an update less than the Crossbone.

[@adamrehorn7401]

Agreed. I love the Crossbone (X1) design, but the kit... it just sucked. it is fiddly, not very poseable, and gimmicky in all the wrong ways. Didn't like building it at all, and I'm not fond of it on display, likely because I can remember the pain of making it. Once painted, too, it's a brick.

[@Spider_Gooch]

The Full Cloth is worse cause the cloak adds a ton of weight as complexity to an already touchy model. Absolute nightmare to move.

[@jammo7370]

⁠@@Spider_Goochyeah i was watching a review of it and it cant even hold up the peacock smasher (and can barely hold up the muramasa blaster), the one big super unique weapon the full cloth has, which is a shame because I love how over the top and goofy the design is for a uc mech.

[@starbound100]

​@@jammo7370i tried building mine and ended up having to scrap it, because I tried tightening the joints to make it be able to hold up the peacock smasher, and ended up warping the plastic and breaking it. The x1 FC is my favourite MS, but honestly the MG is a lost cause. Even if the color accuracy is ass, if you want a FC kit just get the hg version, be it uc or bf type. I really hope we will eventually get a RG version, by far the best version of x1 crossbone I ever built. The others feel way too finnicky.

[@jammo7370]

@@starbound100 ty for the heads up on the bf type for the full cloth, USAGS just restocked it and it’ll be in my next order, gonna throw it up on the shelf next to the rg x1

[@vey_4227]

Bro literally my first master grade was a third party Gunpla kit, its not a bootleg it has original design but it still is a difficult kit for my first time....

[@sirvanscoy]

My first MG was the Deathscythe EW version. It's a cool design and I do love it... But I cannot recommend it to a beginner solely due to the cheek vents.

[@JamokeMeBaby]

Built it last night. Fuck those vents.

[@cls251]

Built mine last night too, yep hated that too

[@Simon-hz7jl]

As all RGs since the Unicorn are pretty much excitement embodied, I would like to hear your thoughts on Best/ Worst Early RG recommendations sir! And maybe a couple of how to fix titbit too.

[@alanruiz9296]

I really like the 00 rg especially QanT

[@SycoMantis]

For the early rgs that I have built I love the exia and the zaku 2 but I really HATE the rg aile strike

[@theIconstable]

I built the Dom back in 02 as a beginner (after the Zaku II, RX-78, and Alex Master Grades) and can concur that it's still an excellent kit, whereas the others aged horribly. Even at the time I was impressed with its articulation for such a chunky suit and its individually articulated fingers. I salvaged it back in the winter (beginner me had tons of nub marks, a broken upper chest joint, and a shoddily super-glued broken fore arm) as my "first" gunpla after building three Star Trek ships, and it looks excellent on my shelf. Its torso is also spacious enough to accommodate LEDs if you want to grab a pin vise and light the mono-eye, beam cannon, and cockpit.

[@geeyowthe1]

MG Wing Zero Custom (Endless Waltz) for me. The damn thing can't even hold its own weapons properly. I built this as my 3rd kit, and I just had disappointment all over my face after I finished building it and couldn't just make it do the iconic twin buster rifle pose.

[@thruandthru1]

Ordered mg lunamaria zaku custom as my first MG. So excited!

[@muisverriet]

Personally i'd also add the MG RX-78-2 3.0. Beautiful looking kit, but it's very complex and quite hard to assemble (especially those elbows). It's also very fragile.

[@MansBestFriend_]

MG RX-78-2 origin gang

[@501clonetrooper]

cockpit hatch falls off easily, corefighter into suit doesn't work well, foot falls of easily, shield falls off really easily, loose shoulder plates. The ver 2.0 is a much better kit, as long as you cement the fin in.

[@muisverriet]

@@501clonetrooper Yep, i had all these issues with my kit too. I'm planning on getting the 2.0.

[@501clonetrooper]

@@muisverriet plus they make you put all those foil stickers in the 3.0 instructions that end up peeling anyways, so you need to buy the water decals before hand. Hand plates fall off a lot. The 2.0 comes with more accessories, less fragile hands, a smooth core fighter attachment, and is as close to the anime as you can get. Once i cemented the loose v fin, it became my go to rx 78 2

[@KrisHomemadeBaking]

I actually have just finished building the MG Gouf Custom a week ago and I think this is one of those 'luck of the draws' where you either have one that does or doesn't hold the weapon up. Mine will hold it up quite well up front but to the side and it will start to droop. It's not a very difficult kit to build and is ok for beginners but yeah the joint stability might be disappointing. MG Unicorn is also a weird thing for me. I think it's easy to build and paint, but the finish might be a little disappointing because it's a terrible kit to play around with. My shield is barely clipped in and falls down all the time.

[@501clonetrooper]

miy gouf custom held fine, but I guess it was one of the newer reissues

[@geminas5044]

you forgot to add some good MG 00 kits to your previous vid and for this one in terms of 00 it's somewhat a good choice to avoid the normal MG Exia and wait for a MG Exia 2.0

[@kami398-y4t]

What would be considered as a beginner and someone who is advanced? Is there a set of kits you should have done until you are no longer considered as a beginner?

[@RKan3]

One of the nice parts of the hobby is that there aren't many strict rules on what qualifies a beginner or advanced builder. It mostly just boils down to one's own comfort level or confidence when building kits and general experience with the tools and techniques. You would probably be considered an intermediate level builder when you feel comfortable with building more complex kits like Ver Ka's and have experience with cleaning and sanding parts. An advanced builder would likely be someone who's comfortable with further cusomizing their models through painting, seam line removal, and modifying parts. The qualifications tend to change depending on who you're asking so don't worry too much about labels, just focus on having a good time and always feel free to experiment or move outside your comfort zone. Every model is a new learning experience to try something different, regardless of how it turns out.

[@jasonex4027]

It seems like I avoided the avoidable. Just by its release date and the cover art you know when a MG will probably disappoint you. Now I am pannel lining my Buster Gundam, that's a MG I'd recommend to a begginer in MGs that is super cool to pose and to be looking at. Or any of the GMs (the Sniper II, Sniper Custom, Command...)

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

5:00 i get it. Super expensive Super HUGE Super not that articulated

[@xstreampunk7662]

Super eye catcher tho

[@eins2001]

1) Yeah, it's pricey due to so much extra plastic 2) How is that a make or break for beginners? 3) Bullshit excuse.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@eins2001 Shelf space And it is a legitimate reason especially for those who love posing their kits.

[@user-lynKx]

@@eins2001 price goes into the value of the overall kit though, someone's not just paying for material plastic. That's the make or break thing about it.

[@xstreampunk7662]

@@eins2001 2) shelve space, size intimidation and confusion due to high number of parts 3) bullshit only if you don't play with it but normal gunpla got articulation and all reviewers has a section for it and so it's not far fetch to expect that all gunpla got articulation, i mean even PG and Mega Size have articulations, even the No Grades, the earliest versions and very basic gunpla kits have one.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

I just ordered the MG Exia, Dynames, and Kyrios I know that the latter 2 are amazing, but I am unaware of Exia cuz there are mixed reviews

[@Steamedhams578]

If you get an original MG Exia made in 2009 then it has some terrible joint issues and the GN Drive being prone to falling out. If you get a more recent production then by all accounts its very solid.

[@cravin4acupofcoffee]

I have the Avalanche Exia. Which is just the standard MG Exia with extra parts. The Exia is all around pretty good, I like it and it looks great all built up. The only complaints I would have are that the front skirts are a lil annoying. They have 2 points of articulation to get them out of the way so the leg can go all the way up, but they can be finnicky. The main sword on mine snapped from the handle. I wasn't being gentle with it, but just be aware of that part possibly breaking. The GN cables can get in the way of articulation, especially the side to side on the chest, so I trimmed it slightly so it can move more. I used the eye stickers and they look ok, but they lack depth. Otherwise everything's pretty cool! The GN condensers are awesome in person. OH. THE MOST ANNOYING THING. The GN Drive and how it slots into the chest. I don't have LEDs in mine yet so they're hollow, and it disconnects every now and then when I try to pose it. It's definitely not perfect, but I also don't understand the hate it gets sometimes, it has fairly good articulation and it looks great. I do hope they make a new one with the new frames, but it still looks good amongst the Dynames and Kyrios.

[@thiagonevesporto]

I have 3 issues with the mg exia, but I think it's a good kit. 1 - the shoulder is a pain because of the gn cable, it keeps pushing the arm down, it's frustrating to build and I hate attaching it to the torso 2 - the sword attachment on the leg falls of all the time, if I dare look at it (maybe it's a problem of my kit, because it only happens on one side) 3 - the big sword (I forgot the name) is another pain to attach But overall I like the kit, I even got an avalanche exia after finishing the trans am version

[@zgmf-x19ainfinitejustice28]

Either way, there's probably little hope for a 2.0 exia imo. It doesn't look outdated at all. Still looks great with its newer brothers.

[@ExDragonMaster]

I have the Exia Dark Matter. Mine doesn't have any issues. Though I did hear about the ankle issue with others, I have mine on an action base, so I don't have to deal with the ankle issues.

[@slayerking88]

MG Exia because it has an issue with it wanting to do the splits on its own and MG Crossbone Full Cloth because the armor has a lot of loose parts. I've both those kits twice and it seems to be a very common issue with them.

[@ThunderHawke]

The Exia was first MG kit. Everytime I go move it, something falls off.

[@newbilpun8944]

I am building ver ka assault buster MG as my second build. Since MG unicorn went well, I wanted to challenge myself. One thing i dont like is in the manual you dont get the info of the tray/slab numbers and you just rummage through all the trays rather than separate them and build one piece.

[@riblo72]

My first MG was a GP01 but i was already a model builder since ages before i jumped into gunpla territory Yes it's a old kit that has its limits but it's also the only MG of this amazing looking MS

[@niko104299]

I dont know about the gouf custom. I built one after only building 3 MGs it was relatively simple and poses well. I think instead of the gouf ya shouldve thrown the full armor thunderbolt gundam in.

[@KisekiFan]

Funny thing, Unicorn Full Armor ver ka is my 1st MG, building it wasn't tough, it was the massive decals that can be tough, stuck some crooked, some upside down but all in all it was fun and a good experience, no regret. Banshee Ver ka is the next one am gonna build 😂

[@SilentEagl3]

hahaha one of the first kits I first got was the FA Unicorn, it wasn't too bad. I did expect it to be a brick though and I was very burnt out the Unicorn putting decals on everything, dry transfers especially. I'm also surprised transforming kits haven't made the list, one of my first MG's was the zeta plus c1 and its wait section was horrible. Could barely stand (*shudder*).

[@krigsy7610]

MG Sinanju; It’s a beautiful kit, especially the titanium finish version, but some modeling skills are required; Particularly the waist peg that needs to be sanded down a bit so it doesn’t break when you try to twist the torso for poses.

[@TheMastaria666]

My first MG was the Tallgeese, I had done five HG's at that point and decided that I could do a MG, that model kit sits on my model kit shelf of shame to remind myself of my hubris...

[@Edwardin1989]

I had built 1 SD and 4 HGs before tackling Zaku 2 MG Ver. 2.0 It was a fun build. A solid starting kit.

[@Tecrogue]

The Unicorn Full Armor Ver Ka was my first MG haha. But yeah it was quite the first MG to make.

[@ogretheberserker2618]

As a new person to gunpla (I've done 7 total), I find MG can vary wildly but I love doing them. I have finished in order Deathsythe Hell, Full Armored Unicorn ver.ka, and just finished painting and assembly on Strike Freedom MGEX (need to do panel lines and decals). I have really enjoyed building/painting them but I confuse people when they talk about the anime. They call back to the anime and I go um cool. I build them cuz they look badass not because I like the anime.

[@ironelemental9367]

Same. I just wanna build a cool looking robot for the shelf. I mostly dont know and dont care if its a weak or overpowered thing in the cartoons. Rule of cool is all that counts on a model for me😀

[@supergeno128ds]

My first MG was the GM 1.0. My second was the GM Kai Space type. Even as a beginner I noticed the considerable difference in quality.

[@ringokageyama6439]

Another reason not to get The Gouf Custom is the ankle joint. It has no rear stableizing joint. It pivots foward too much making it look like a Smooth Criminal. Also they made the Gatling Gun way too heavy. The Gatling also can not purge from the shield like in the OVA. So you can't just use the shield by itself.

[@Natulien]

My first MG was back in 2021, I’ve only built 2 other Gunpla before hand (HG burning Gundam and Entry grade RX-78-2), found an F91 MG Gundam at a store and had to get it, not knowing it was from 2006 and hadn’t been opened in about 15 years 😅 great kit tho, surprisingly I was able to put it together in 2 days!

[@fen4554]

Hahah the slideshow of kits to avoid as the 'first 20' were literally my entire experience with the line. Zaku, GP01FB, Zeta, Gundam Mark II, FA:ZZ. Oh my.

[@alfazagato1455]

1.0 Alex was my first MG. They hold up. Only issue I've had with mine was a snapped arm. Which is slightly understandable. I've had it for close to 20 years.

[@duckey9516]

mg V2 by it self is not worth it but it is with the Assault Buster add-on. It replaces some bad joints and makes the kit pretty solid, it is still on the smaller side tho.

[@teemukoskinen2647]

I have built a few MG kits already and for the next MG I just got the Gouf Custom. Interesting that it was on this list. 🤔

[@my5head]

My first two were the Full Armor Ver Ka and Hi-Nu Ver Ka. Both are beautiful, but with the Full Armor's joint covers and Hi-Nu's decals, they're both tests of patience.

[@golasticus]

Dude same. Haven't touched the water slides on those since I got them 4 something years ago. I like to think to myself I'd do them though, eventually...

[@my5head]

@@golasticus oh it's been about 2 years since finishing the Hi-Nu and the fin funnel waterslides have been flaking off. I want to strip them bare to try again with a new set of waterslides or just save up for spray paint.

[@golasticus]

@@my5head dang, I guess top coat is really needed for those things. I'll keep that in mind if and when I do mine.

[@my5head]

@@golasticus yeah, I top coated it, but it probably needed a second coat. Oh, well. I guess failure is just an opportunity to learn.

[@fenrisilver]

My first ever kit was a 1/100 No Grade Astraea type F, and I think it spoiled me, because I later bought a 1/144 High Grade Sword Impulse Gundam and was underwhelmed by the smaller size. Then my Aunt bought me the Master Grade Ver.KA Sinanju.

[@kagephenex]

I do think the NEW reprints of the old MG Unicorn ver Ka is fine cos if u have studied the runners of the newer unicorn type MGs (Specifically the Phenex and the Banshee), the leg armour runner has been modified (The runner's name coincides with the exact same one as the old MG Unicorn ver Ka), which means the entire metal mold that bandai uses for the leg armour runner have been modified. The first few prints of the OVA/HD ver of the Unicorn included the old MG Unicorn ver Ka's runner too, but NEW reprints of it uses the modified metal mold of the original MG Unicorn ver Ka.

[@jimmyrobot3170]

I have the OYW Gelgoog. And I’m pretty sure that uses the 1.0 mold. It can barely pull off any poses, but I like it.

[@ringokageyama6439]

Forgot to mention the Gouf Custom's ankles. It's missing hinges for the back ankles & can lean foward to a rediculous degree. I personally like the GM Type C. Even bought 5 of them, good for a troop unit build but just lacks great articulation...but at $25.00 for one, it's a great deal

[@dustinwetherbee]

I kinda wanted the standard Ver. Ka Unicorn just so I could kitbash to get a black and red Banshee or like a dark Unicorn since the Banshee Ver. Ka has the parts to make the Unicorn.

[@cwhalo3246]

My journey into Gunpla was to build every grade and variant of Unicorn. In the order I build HG Unicorn, HGUC Blue Unicorn, Then three RG Unicorns (Perfect) (Full armor) (Normal Unicorn), MG Unicorn with the maintenance cage, PG Unicorn and lastly the Mega Unicorn It was fun and taught me so much about Gunpla I suggest finding your favorite and building smallest to biggest

[@NoBettaFeta]

These all seem pretty fair/straightforward to me! Mostly things that have just not aged well, have much superior versions available, etc. and I think that’s all super valid. I think my first MG was the RX-79 Ground Type and I maintain that it’s held up incredibly well for a 21 year old kit.

[@toddsato633]

The Alex 1.0 was the first master grade I built, third kit overall. It was right after the 2.0 was released and I made the mistake of listening to the shop owner's offer to sell it to me at a discount instead of getting the 2.0. Worst kit I've ever touched, and it put me off of master grades for over two years afterwards.

[@moroyoki2000]

I built The RX-0 FA ver ka as my First MG and was a nightmare.... But looks sick and I really think was fun but I would love yo do it some time later, with more skill.

[@Brawler_1337]

Full disclosure: I have not built the MG Deep Striker, nor do I plan to. That said, I do agree with its inclusion on this list. From everything I’ve seen about it, I’d say it’s the kind of kit a builder (not just a beginner) would like a lot more if they received it as a gift or a contest prize. Yeah, it doesn’t do much, but it’s big and imposing and will make a great centerpiece for your collection. The main issue with it is the price. For that money, you could buy a Perfect Grade or 2-3 Master Grades and get a lot more bang for your buck. Citrus compared it to the PG Zeta: Both are very expensive and involved builds with aging technology that end up as bricks in the end. But the PG Zeta is feature complete with opening hatches, the transformation, and tons of tiny details, whereas the MG Deep Striker is comparatively featureless. Again, they’re both bricks, so while you may not play around with the features of the PG Zeta, you at least get them where you don’t get them at all with the Deep Striker.

[@cheetor71]

I would add the MG Astray Turn Red to this list and the original Wing Zero EW

[@guan_yu2375]

Why the turn red?

[@cheetor71]

@@guan_yu2375 There is just so much to build and a lot of leftover parts. Really easy to get confused

[@titan133760]

Plus the additional two giant swords makes posing awkward

[@jonothanthrace1530]

Sadly I bought the original Gundam and Alex MGs back in 2000 and the screws utterly defeated me. And later, one of the armor plates on the Alex's leg broke when I was removing the chobam armor, which made me very sad.

[@huranku98]

I've built the MG Amazing Red Warrior, and the MG Heavyarms. Then I realized I didn't enjoy the more complex and longer builds of MGs so now I only build HGs.

[@yoshuasidharta4685]

My first gunpla is MG zeta gundam 2.0. It still in waverider mode till today because i'm too afraid to transform it back hahaha

[@loiedonn4192]

Same! My first MG is Zeta Gundam 2.0 I only transformed it once hahah. Got it way back 2009 and its part of the 30th anniversary clear parts campaign. I still have the kit in good condition with the box and everything 😊

[@daviid_ee]

I built the MG Unicorn OVA as a beginner and it was quite a fun build, but I do have to admit it was also overwhelming. There were so many, many pieces, so I was super worried about losing or breaking some. Still, I would never recommend that kit because it is a nightmare in the long run and will require a lot of maintainance.

[@Ytinasniiable]

It was literally my first MG kit 🤣

[@puguhhahay7318]

It's my first kit And I enjoyed it, 😂

[@MayumiTakezoC-chan9377]

My husband has plenty of Gouf Customs love the way it looks! love to see the Geara Zulu in master grade

[@jukeboxjimmy8722]

The basic mg unicorn is something that should be here too since its just not fun to handle on top of being a bit of a hand gernade that falls apart and breaks way too easily

[@diazhungi]

My college roommates bought me a MG gouf custom as a birthday present years ago. Man what an experience building that kit

[@df8340]

That was my first mg, I’m pretty sure I avoid any keys with vent plating now cause of it lol

[@johnprice6271]

First MG was the RX-78-2. A couple of parts like to fall off if moved... But I think I did a good job for being my first MG.

[@23mechanic]

I made the mistake of building the PG unicorn for my first ever Gunpla kit, beautiful kit by all means, but absolutely awful for a first kit ever.

[@Somnifuge]

Have to respect that you really just jumped right in the deep end with that one

[@Y34HT045T]

I have to disagree about the older versions of the Zeta and especially the ZZ and Variants. The ZZ Master Grade really holds up. It's almost as articulated as the Ver. Ka, the joints are solid, and the Full Armor version gives you the Enhanced ZZ without having to track down the P-Bandai version. They're also both way less expensive than the Ver. Ka, and in my opinion they look far better proportionally. They really capture the beefiness of the ZZ, with the super wide torso and chunky legs. The Ver. Ka is a fantastic kit, but it's not the ZZ I remember from the show.

[@HiroyaFujimiya]

White FAZZ ver KA is prototype version of the real Double Zeta Gundam(and its Full Armor version) without the gimmick of transformable and core fighter. 3 white FAZZ created and being used as Special Force unit on Gundam Sentinel novel which set pararel with ZZ Gundam. Unfortunately these 3 meet its demise because lack off close combat armaments.

[@Y34HT045T]

@@HiroyaFujimiya ...thanks? What does that have to do with what I said though

[@kuokublaikhan]

I'd pick the MG RX-78-2 Gundam (Ver. 3.0). It's a pretty unique kit and I'd generally recommend it, but it's definitely not for beginners, since it's essentially a MG made out of RG size pieces.

[@CHAEU555]

I don't think it's for average builders either, even with several year's experience. I built that thing a couple months ago, and let's just say that I've developed some buyer's remorse regarding the upgrade pack I got for it...

[@markgodfrey7803]

Great vids of both the best and worst kits for beginners. Always like a point of reference with so many kits available, and have used videos from Zaku's best of year series, been happy each time. Would you consider doing a best kits for intermediate and advanced?

[@jacksonsmith1715]

I've built numerous HG and RG kits, I build my very fist MG last night, the RMS-106 Hi-Zack. It was a mildly challenging kit but wasn't horrible, it was an upscaled HG to me except for the pipes

[@victoryu2012]

You're right about the V2 Verka, I'm building one right now, giving me lots of headache, one part was broken, a few are so hard to fit in , and the instruction doesn't illustrate things very clear, I'm very new to gunplas building ( have only built a few mg and 1 pg) this one is by far the most frustrating one so far😓😓

[@JoesGunpla]

I really appreciate that you prefaced with basically saying there's no such thing as a bad kit - it depends on how much work you are willing to put in and what your expectations are. But. I would have included the MG Guntank because the treads are a nightmare to assemble and I thank Bandai every night before bed that they included spare links for the treads.

[@GeorgeK340]

Thanks for the list. I kinda interesting in FA Unicorn & Deep Striker after saw their box art but after I researched. The price is scary and you said it is much of a brick or statue that can only standing on the shelf (menacingly). I decided not to buy them.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I'd say that anybody competent enough to build a HG could make the jump to MG with no problem. All the skills you need for a MG are the same, they're just a bit bigger with more parts. I haven't bult any MGs that seemed particularly more complex than any other (other than Ver.Ka), but as for a good starter set, I would suggest the Jegan. Very solid and straightforward design. No troublesome fiddly bits. Good colour seperation, you can build it straight out of the box without paint. Though mine is fully painted and (along with my Geara Doga) is one of the best in my collection.

[@kouuraki494]

almost done with the MG GP01 atm, I don't hate it, even just panel washing it makes it look great

[@poipoi9816]

Clear versions in general, honestly. I've never built a clear version that didn't have much more pain involved in cleanup to avoid really obvious stress marks.

[@cd5sircoupe]

The Gouf Custom... man I wish they would drop a 2.0 of that. I mean they already have the regular Gouf 2.0 out, just... don't make it a p-bandai. I actually have an alternate color version of the mg GC. I think it's from either a cgi ova or a game? Memory is a bit fuzzy. The torso & skirt armor is a much lighter shade of blue. Speaking of 2.0s, could we get a freaking Kampfer 2.0 already? My original is cool and all, but it really needs a new version. And this video also reminded me that I have a Deep Striker sitting in a storage room. I didn't think the purchase through because I have nowhere to put something that big.

[@joshuahensley9395]

I personally had a really bad experience with the 0000 00 quan t i would not have been able to finish it without glue

[@ms-07b3goufcustom9]

I built my mg GOUF custom about 7 months ago and really the only problems I have with it is the hands just sort of slide out. And the 1 power pipe broke on the torso

[@fabiocorreia7532]

The first one i got and im in the middle of building is tallguese! I found a really "cheap" place to get it and i liked the design and form and the second i got (coming next week) is gundam buster! (Really loved those big ass guns and im thinking on getting full armor unicorn mg ver. Ka! Is it a good pick? (I will have the hg ver but why not get a bigger one too ahah)

[@Mordred452]

Would you do a video list on RG kits, it seems like almost all rg made in 2018 and after are really good

[@naidr0x]

What do you think about Barbatos as a first Master Grade? It was my first HG and I had a blast putting it together, also I'm really in love with the design, so I was considering starting off my MG adventure with it as well.

[@asifhenry8659]

Building the Mgex as my second build and its coming along well

[@henryfleischer404]

Well, that's funny, the only MG I assembled was the Zeta Gundam Ver. KA. It went pretty well, but now that I think about it, I'm only a beginner to Master Grade kits, I built a lot of HG kits and some warhammer miniatures before then.

[@HaohmaruHL]

Is there some kind of list or a database with every kit rated by community if it's recommended or not? Or do I have to research every single kit before buying?

[@bryan70546]

I actually bought your fazz from you still have it in its box gotta finish assembly on it.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Haha nice!

[@vaxiit]

My 1st kit EVER was wing zero ew VerKa. Worked out peachy and now i have 15 kits on backlog

[@Chimeratech8]

My first was the Barbatos and I didn't enjoy it. I found the construction of the inner frame tricky and accidentally broke the shoulder joint as a result. Not to mention the tiny chrome pistons were hard to use as well at least for me.

[@calvin14888]

Have u completed the manchnicore Ziegler and GP02A?

[@thatdoc2298]

Just saw this video and was reflecting on how I bought a full armor unicorn Gundam and I opened the box then closed it slowly saying “ I’m not ready “ lol

[@voraciousblackstn]

The first MG I built was the Z Gundam. I liked it, but I was new to gunpla and it was the only MG I had seen. It was at a Babbages in 2000 or 2001.