Favorite release this year was hands down the Zeta ver ka. Absolutely beautiful kit, a marvel of mechanical engineering. Bandai really outdid themselves with this kit. It's got fantastic stability, articulation, and is fully transforming, so you'd think that one of those three points would have been compromised to some degree, but it scores 10's in all categories. Furthermore Bandai really must be doing something funky with that plastic because the molds were sharper than I think I've ever seen, and the plastic itself was far softer. I can't wait to see what they do next. Also, no Zeta ver ka in the video, riot!
@bossjacob96677 ай бұрын
I was waiting for the zeta ver ka all video, haven’t got myself one yet but I’ve heard great things. It’s next up after I finish my mg banshee
@devinchadwick91477 ай бұрын
Zeta ver.ka is definitely the best retail MG of 2023, blew away the competition!!
@JimC19847 ай бұрын
It was nice built but building the kit was absolutely miserable. Then the limited accessories for the price i kinda agree with zaku on not putting it here. It was definitely not my favorite verka and i really like zeta gundam
@Tomtenthemech7 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@tedhodge48307 ай бұрын
@@JimC1984 What was miserable about it? It was a long build, but I didn't mind it because the parts layered together so nicely and with such a tight fit - particularly on the leg build. I will say that I made a newbie mistake and accidentally forgot to put a part in one of the legs right as I finished it, forcing me to pull apart the entire leg and have to rebuild it pretty much from scratch, so I had a pretty painful experience, and yet still enjoyed it. The only thing I don't like about the kit is that the chest is still so hollow inside and the swivel peg joint in the chest is so short that it easily works itself loose. The peg for the neck assembly is also a very weak contact point in what is otherwise a very solid construction.
@RayFChung5 ай бұрын
Can't tell if this was sarcastic or not. What competition did it even have?
@Tomtenthemech5 ай бұрын
@@RayFChung cmon, man...
@OuroborosChoked7 ай бұрын
What would be cool as MGSD? Zeta Gundam. Heavyarms. Turn A/Turn X. DoubleX Gundam. What we'll probably get? Knowing Bandai... Unicorn Gundam (Destroy mode).
@AFansPerspective7 ай бұрын
a sisquede
@BLAZE0847 ай бұрын
@@AFansPerspective I like your ambition.
@pweavd26957 ай бұрын
a fully transforming mgsd unicorn is a real (beast of) possibility.
@HaohmaruHL7 ай бұрын
I'm surprised actually Calibarn got a SDCS instead of MGSD, considering it was the most popular gundam of the year
@sir_coma607 ай бұрын
I would love a video on your fav non-gunpla model kits! Some of the bandai releases last year were bangers, and other companies too making great kits
@NeoGato2point07 ай бұрын
I’ve got the Gundvolva arriving soon. Can’t wait to build it - even more excited after this.
@MechaBorne7 ай бұрын
Great video! I’d love to see a vid comparing all the MG RX 78-2’s
@GeremyG7 ай бұрын
Zeta Ver Ka?
@Fettley7 ай бұрын
100% Agree with the Michaelis being a kit to mention as a highlight in 2023. It was my least favorite design out of the 5 main suits in the Season 1 batc. After building and posing it around with photos my opinions shifted; I fell in love with it;. It is without a doubt my #1 HG pick out of the WFM line. It's a joy to fiddle and pose with it, and it doesn't feel fragile, whilst keeping it minimal with the C-clips (For comparison, the shoulder binders of the HG Pharact are incredible loose over time).
@gophermanX7 ай бұрын
It's not exactly gunpla but one of my favorite kits from last year (and just in general) was the HG Guren Seiten. Great build process and the plastic quality out of the box is pretty exceptional with a great set of colors and mix of finishes that make it look fantastic even as a completely straight build. Would love to see a video of your favorite non-gunpla model kits of last year too. Also love the MGSD kits and hoping to see more. My most-wanted is probably the atlas gundam, but I'm expecting Nu to be next.
@Borgron7 ай бұрын
What? No Zeta Ver Ka?
@WinkelManBearPig7 ай бұрын
*Megamind sad face*
@michaelkrisher7 ай бұрын
I’ve been impressed with all the Witch kits I’ve built. Every one has been so easy to pose. Never been a fan of SD kits but might check out the Barbatos.
@nervedamage30977 ай бұрын
My favourite kit from this year was definitely the HG demi barding.
@Jangmo_SC6 ай бұрын
If I just finished the MG ZZ ver ka, would I be bored building the Zeta ?
@GeorgeK3407 ай бұрын
This is it. This is what I've been waiting for.
@DarknoorXАй бұрын
I can't recommended Gundölva enough for those who hasn't built it yet. It cost me almost if not thrice as the original price to import but it was so good I'm buying another soon!
@ohnosmoarlulcatz6 ай бұрын
My surprise favorite that came out of nowhere was the HG Shin Burning Gundam. It has all the features you'd expect the Burning Gundam to have as well as the extra effect parts. It's one of the easier to pose and the effect parts gives you a lot of options, especially the cloak that can double as a set of wings. With the success of SEED Freedom, I'm expecting we'll see at least a new MG or two out of them, especially since they went out of the way to redesign the HGs as well. The Akatsuki is especially overdue for an overhaul. What I want is a proper MG Barbatos Lupus Rex and a redo of some of the other IBO frames with the upcoming interquel Urdr Hunt. As for an MGEX, God/Burning for sure. Bring the RG size one to an MG with an emphasis on its posing and flexibility by utilizing some of the PGU tech in it.
@TheWhiplashKid6 ай бұрын
Love the MGSD Freedom, plan to get the Barbatos soon. Wouldn't be surprised to see an RX-78 eventually, but it should be packed in with a Char's Zaku. Another prediction, MGEX Phenex Narrative ver ka.
@Rayan-yw2xd6 ай бұрын
The MGSD Freedom for me was my main highlight of 2023. and it made me realize that Freedom/Strike freedom is the Favorite Child of Bandai
@GoldenMiyagiSan6 ай бұрын
No no no good sir!!! We need a damn MG of the Grand Bell Pepper!!! The Kshatriya DESERVES a master grade release!!! 🤣
@NeoSlashott7 ай бұрын
My predictions on Dragon Gundam but perfect Dragon year 😊😊
@monosias6 ай бұрын
I just realized that RG Epyon''s spikey rod was actually released with PBandai RG Tallgeese 3 back in 2019, that means it's not a ''new'' MS joints part, but a mass production of an exclusive gimmick. Anyway, RG Epyon is still the best/second best gunpla kit ever made IMO.
@rickytoddbotelho95557 ай бұрын
My pick is for the failed moderoid tetsujin 28. Either version that sold out everywhere. Cheap Styrofoam plastic but very easy snp together that works on the simple yet esthetically pleasant job by moderoid 😂❤
@NexuJin7 ай бұрын
For someone like me that has limited display space, but likes details and gadgets on the kits. MSGD Freedom and Barbatos, with the RG Epyon were my favorites of this year. I definitely can't wait to see what the next MGSD will be (I hope it won't be more Unicorns). I do hope Bandai finally gives the MGSD line a RX-78. On April 7 2024 will mark 45 years of Gundam.
@riblo727 ай бұрын
According to rumors next MGSD could be Khsatriya
@b3r15ky7 ай бұрын
Same! Can’t wait for the Red Frame Astray to get its MGSD version!
@patrickleslie99327 ай бұрын
The MGSD Barbatos is amazing. It’s such a small package with a lot to offer. Probably my favorite kit of 2023. I would love to see and MDSG of the kashatriya. I think it would be perfect for the line and would like great in those proportions
@Mistouze7 ай бұрын
Really hope WfM gets RG kits sooner than later, some of those designs could really shine with a more elaborate model.
@arpkahn6707 ай бұрын
I'm really hoping for an MGSD 00 Raiser or ZZ (Or maybe Qubeley or the O, but no way were getting those yet). Anything with big proportions that's normally either really expensive or very unwieldy to pose.
@sir_coma607 ай бұрын
For MGSD, G-self would be an amazing choice! Some UV gimmicks would tie the whole package nicely
@hsmhoss29186 ай бұрын
I'm new to gunpla , love your YT channel , working on the 3 seed 1/100 FM ❤❤❤
@zeroxexe1117 ай бұрын
Love the lifrith ur! And the standard lifrith! Great builds!🎉
@chrisbellon37397 ай бұрын
The gundvolva was my first witch from Mercury kit ,I built
@ryanzz13577 ай бұрын
Zeta ver K come on man
@joshuasmith31147 ай бұрын
Astray red frame! I love sd gundam battle alliance so any kit from that game!
@vustvaleo80687 ай бұрын
my pick is the HG TOLRO-800 "Torohachi" and the HGUC Hobby Hi-Zack A.O.Z. version which are both Gundam Base exclusives despite being brand new molds.
@azrael10457 ай бұрын
the MG Zaku Warrior Lunimaria Hawk was a FM 1/100 they plastered an MG on
@darktitan30257 ай бұрын
I haven't built the Barbatos yet, but the MGSD Freedom was surprisingly good, I was blown away how detailed and sharp everything was. Zeta Ver Ka I thought was ok, didn't blow me away since I don't care for the Waverider transformation, but it's sharp and stable. I would love to see an MGSD Zaku, or just grunt suits. But most likely we'll be getting a Unicorn and maybe Aerial/Caliban while it's still popular.
@joelgo98415 ай бұрын
No HG 1/144 Macross kits? Loving these since I wasn't able to get any of the old 1/100 kits.
@3lldot7 ай бұрын
Would kind of like to see a ‘best kits’ one year, but maybe that’s slightly too many to pair down…
@riblo727 ай бұрын
My top gunpla of 2023 Zeta ver.ka Barbatos MGSD Freedom MGSD Guncannon HG (Origin/Cucuruz) GM (Origin MSD)
@LionheartX47 ай бұрын
Would really love to see an MGSD Aerial or Wing
@iamdickel85747 ай бұрын
MGSD Barbatos is my fave kit in 2023, freedom is a bit weird on its size but barbatos did a pretty good job.
@holdincourt7 ай бұрын
Loved picking up the Tornado Gundam! Being a SD GUNDAM G GENERATIONS lifetime player! Definitely check out the game!
@chrisbarnes42226 ай бұрын
Every kit I built this year was from like 10 years ago lol
@Jirujan7 ай бұрын
IMO, Gundvolva is the best HG of 2023 the articulation is really good, and the color suits for beginner if they wanted to combine it with HG Build Customs add-on (no painting needed)
@decotYT7 ай бұрын
I know it won't happen, but Tallgeese III for MGSD would be super interesting.
@shuura7 ай бұрын
Man I love Michaelis!!! For me, it's my favorite WFM kit and what I've used as a base to kitbash other WFM kits! All of my Aerial's have Michaelis legs and feet! Love the shoes far better than the standard Aerial shoes! HAHA!
@istevens787 ай бұрын
MGSD Tequila Gundam!
@motorcycle-man7 ай бұрын
Yeah I am really looking forward to more MGSD kits. I do not like the normal SD's, I loved this one.
@AppalachianPlamo7 ай бұрын
Lets see a MGSD GM variant lol
@Borgron7 ай бұрын
If only
@bitetheasp7 ай бұрын
Favorite release from 2023 for me was the FM Aerial. So beautiful. But my favorite that I built was the HG Lfrith, even though it was a 2022 release.
@onyx10267 ай бұрын
Bandai... PG Calibarn please
@zero1957 ай бұрын
For something that seemed like a fake, the MGSD kits were way better than I expected. And here's hoping that the new SEED kits continue the upward trend in quality of HG kits. I really hope they aren't just Build style kit bashes with older parts and continue to improve the HG line.
@shimakazan73097 ай бұрын
big disagree with zeta ver ka not being on the list. It truly is a marvel of engineering and it excels in everything its meant to do. the build was amazing, and tbh I would for sure have put it there instead of the full mechanics kit or instead of Lfrith Ur.
@kenanhartanto67997 ай бұрын
Next MGSD would probably be the many people's favorite, Astray
@twforest30867 ай бұрын
I'm not a big fan of SD but MGSD ,eat my money bandai
@IniOny7 ай бұрын
Even though Epyon is an ms from Wing series which should be smaller than regular Gundam for example Rx-78-2, Bandai made the Rg taller exceeding even the regular Gundam. So i guess is not quite a small kit, but sure it has quite a lot of small parts.
@First-Name_Last-Name7 ай бұрын
I think the timestamps on the video description is a bit wrong boss.
@BLAZE0847 ай бұрын
That's a great wishlist for me to add to the already long wishlist of gunpla kits I would like to own and build. Well,... minus the MGSD Freedom. And the HG Lfrith Ur (got mine already; backlogged sadly).
@GundamSeltsam7 ай бұрын
I bloody knew it was gonna be the mgsd
@ceres_lang7 ай бұрын
I really really wanted to love the Lfrith Ur, but sadly my copy came loose out of box (easy fix) and some of the parts were straight up only half finished being printed. Nothing too important was missing and I could finish the kit, but it kinda just soured me on the kit
@jameshowlett17977 ай бұрын
RG Queen Mansa Please. Will have the proper respectful detail and not have to be a 2 foot tall kit to keep to scale in mg lol
@zeroxexe1117 ай бұрын
Yay, SD level up!
@lordskull3725 ай бұрын
I used to do all the grades I’ve of gunpla but I kind of gave up on real grade because they’re just too delicate and I always break them in someway not saying that they’re not good kits though
@turfle42107 ай бұрын
Interested in the figurine on your desk what is it?
@AndreaDoesYoga7 ай бұрын
Wow, your top picks for Gunpla 2023 are really spot on! 🙌🤖
@jameshowlett17977 ай бұрын
Idk why they don't release the full Wing cast in RG.
@Mc-Derpulous7 ай бұрын
Hells yes. Zaku you gonna review the gluttony kit from ms general??
@mikeybronny65797 ай бұрын
Keep up the great content 👏 👌 👍 🙌 ✨️ 🙏 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@TheMafuri7 ай бұрын
No Zeta ver Ka? No full mechanics Aerial?
@pretzel13136 ай бұрын
I am personally really underwhelmed by the L'frith Ur. It just kind of looks like a generic design from AGE or 00, but not in a really interesting way. I dunno it really just doesn't stand out to me at all aside from the gatling gun.
@tokyosour42157 ай бұрын
As an MG guy this year has been super disappointing =/
@iiviinstiinct30647 ай бұрын
Mgsd oo raiser or exia
@Tronjheimr7 ай бұрын
Sad that this video reminds us that there was no stand up MG kits in 2023. Hopefully 2024 will be better.
@JJTheDev7 ай бұрын
@@KingMethyxthere was only the Zeta ver ka, which was very devisive in the eng speaking community
@d9_10567 ай бұрын
Description has all of the picks listed lol
@mafiuyu43057 ай бұрын
I do belife that the FM Aerial should have been on this list as well, all the kits are great kits.
@daws7617 ай бұрын
Does someone know what figure behind zach is? The red one on the desk
@ZakuAurelius6 ай бұрын
Red one?
@KingMethyx6 ай бұрын
@@ZakuAurelius I assume the girl with red/white armor
@ZakuAurelius6 ай бұрын
Ah in that case it’s the Kotobukiya 2/1 scale Megami Device Asra Ninja
@robinrondo7 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@joshuahensley93953 ай бұрын
Ngl the mgsd line is probably the most disappointing thing for me, it would be fine if we were still regular MGs but man I feel like Bandai is just telling me to keep my money.
@ZakuAurelius3 ай бұрын
Have you tried building one? I understand the aesthetic may not be for everyone, but the kits are really nice and fun to build! Maybe try one of you can find one on sale or something 😊
@user-rh6ru5oz2o7 ай бұрын
MGSD proportion still weirds me out
@zeroxexe1117 ай бұрын
SO ARE SD'S not as cool because there too cute? I feel that the MGSD are a great middlemen for the gunpla product, but EVERYONE ELSE WANT SERIOUS GUNPLA STUFF!😂
@zeroxexe1117 ай бұрын
Are gunpla dudebros offended by SD's?!😂
@HaohmaruHL7 ай бұрын
The SD design isn't for everyone. In Japan cute things are embraced, but in the west cute things are hated. Japan hates egdy but the west loves edgy. As a Super Robot Taisen fan I'm very used to SD but others may find it weird. I like most SD designs but not SDEX (they look a bit off compared to usual SDs), not SD Sangoku Heroes (too busy, too much) and not the Gunpla-kun one (just ugly and creepy). For example I don't like half of Witch from Mercury designs, especially the Michaelis development line but others like it. The thin slim feminine mecha (aside from Jehuty of course) just weird me out for some reason. To each their own. And it's a good think there's so much out there that anyone can find something they like.
@smrii24876 ай бұрын
Too many SDs on your list
@williamwilmes7 ай бұрын
MGSD I want to see is heavyarms EW.
@01masters8pwd327 ай бұрын
sinulog pit senyor Shu out cebu ctiy Philippines 🇵🇭 cool smg gundam
@01masters8pwd327 ай бұрын
Shut out team uniy n team ultimate team gundam
@tedhodge48307 ай бұрын
Sorry, I don't like any of the designs from Witch From Mercury, and I like the Lfrith Ur a lot less than most of the other designs. Calibarn and Aerial are probably the only "good" ones from the batch to me, as a UC absolutist, and the only kits from the series that I would consider buying. To be honest, I don't like a single design in this video either, lol. The MGSD Freedom is at least really neat with the eyes and head camera details, that's the thing that interests me about that line.