RG Evangelion 01 DX Transport Platform Set UNBOXING and Review

Here's the Real-Grade Evangelion 01 DX Transport Platform Set. This kit is nothing short of outstanding! The Transport Platform is kinda meh~ but a great set for fans!
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[@joshuahensley9395]

this kit is amazing love it and can't wait for the other two to get here

[@tlcompletionist7892]

Thank you for the comparison between the RG and HG kits. Was wondering what the differences were and having them side by side helped a lot.

[@GetterGo]

Thanks for the comparison with the HG. I was thinking about kit bashing a RG with the HG Mass Production unit but it looks that won't be possible without considerable work.

[@lammatt]

the RG AT field looks more accurate imo

[@tydshiin5783]

RG's color is accurate, but the sparkle isn't imo The HG's sparkle is more like the anime

[@DaleCooper1101]

I’d like to see you build the Kotobukiya Eva 01 tv version.

[@truthseeker9833]

You mean the trash version ?

[@DaleCooper1101]

Truth Seeker Sure

[@reymzdeasis7457]

Luv this review zak ...you are the only gunpla player I watched first the review before I buy a kit hoping you will also add some certain evangelion revoltech which of them is great ...or which model will you recommend

[@Wortwort-Spooderbat]

I think you'll really enjoy the kotobukiya anime version Eva kits. I got unit 01 and she's amazing. Saw unit 02 and 00 recently and they look great too. Really nice color separation for the most part too and great articulation . they're in about the same scale as the rg kits I think.

[@ascensionindustries9631]

Can't wait to get this kit. Just got water slides for it too.

[@vustvaleo8068]

Shinji's crippling depression intensifies, also the RG's proportions is like a mix between the TV version and Rebuild version, the latter looks more humanoid.

[@kryse4806]

this is purely the rebuild proportion, I dont know how you got the "mix" feel. they made the rg to promote the Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 = 4 Thrice Upon a Time This Movie Will (Not) Be Released Ever movie

[@PotatoMaGobinus]

@@kryse4806 can someone tell me the difference? I've been looking for a long time for the 90's show version but I just got one yesterday

[@GotNextVideo]

Yeah like the RG Sinanju this is one where you're just gonna have to get the waterslides if you like the decal look.

[@keith4578]

I've built the HG Evangelion Mark 06 (New Movie HA Ver.) and the Kotobukiya KP437 Evangelion Type 02 TV Ver. both are great kits and have held up. Only issues I have for the mark 6 is the umbilical cable connection being fidgety and the tiny, tinyyyyy stickers for the hands. As for the Kotobukiya Unit 2 the weapons are lacking in color and are very simple (rifle, progressive knife, and a simple spear).

[@starocean01]

Thanks for the review ZakuAurelius! The comparison to the LMHG line is interesting because there's an older Eva-01 non-rebuild version (no green stomach part), I believe it was re-released along with the other LMHGs and can be found for around 2000yen. If that older version has the same components as the LMHG you reviewed do you think the RG is still better bang for buck?

[@cone659]

this is the first figure ive bought. building it is gonna be a living hell isnt it

[@crayzeyhayzey8946]

Here's hoping they announce a DX set for unit 02

[@nonchalantlyordinary6624]

Nice, no regrets on preordering!

[@matt8399]

Is the build easy for someone who has built 7 hg models before? Because I am thinking about getting one soon.

[@nonchalantlyordinary6624]

@@matt8399 it might be a little bit confusing since rg is kind of a scaled down mg. But im sure youll figure it out!

[@matt8399]

Thank you for the heads up I'll try my best.

[@davidcanaan3397]

Does the HG Spear of Longinus work with the RG Eva?

[@aleksandervojinovic6968]

i was wondering... where can i get RG one if amazon run out of them .... thank you sm..

[@Artivity1x]

i want it with the base for diorama and stand on my desk as a lamp somehow

[@haleyleyley8951]

Hey Zach, what's your favorite EVA Unit?

[@mussim2919]

Cool kit!

[@hellskitchen_orchestra]

The platform is a bonus but so far this kit is the best one you can get

[@sakuchan6391]

Definitely on wishlist... Does the standard version have the AT Field???

[@tydshiin5783]

Sadly it doesn't

[@TarlZaralka]

The aftermarket photoetch and waterslide decal set makes the stand so much nicer.

[@thomaskok5773]

mechanical detail wise, RG probably is the best, but personally, I prefer the RD 2020 version, anime accurate, crazy articulation, and solid AF, but of cause the most expensive compare with the 2

[@maricelapineda5991]

Yes more evangalion

[@poipoi9816]

Did you ever build the PG Unit 01? I hear only horror stories about it, but not from anyone who's ever built it. Anyway, not a fan of the transport platform, but I do really dig the at field part, so the premium kit wasn't a waste for me. Sadly the RG Unit 02 isn't getting a special equipment version, so it'll be stuck with the standard weaponry and not much else.

[@dylanv9463]

The proportions on this kit look more similar to the TV series design, which is a good thing because the rebuild films make the evas way too skinny and weak looking.

[@ccmjia]

I'm building it, but I had some issues with the moving parts of the chest so I had to glue it in order that they stay in place once the shoulder is moved, do you have the same issue?

[@ZakuAurelius]

No haven’t noticed that

[@obicross]

what i dont like is the shoulders binders hinders the arms movement forward, thats solved in unit 00. and the upper arms of course, yet, the forearms is soo tight, should be the reverse. the stickers are pretty bad too, i mean, some of them doesnt curve properly even. other than that the kit itself is superb, loved mine. its just those unfortunate oversight otherwise it'll be perfect. wishlist though: eva01 should've come with its swords, this is though, since its not really in the show. for unit 00, the longinus lance? that white beam gun is cool too

[@bunnyfreakz]

Whooo finally RG Eva01 review.

[@ronronabat189]

How to fix the hip joint? Mine is kinda loose

[@ltcdr_4]

Yeah

[@bS0up]

So are they just not going to release a version of these kits with the giant shield Unit 00 uses to block Ramiel's laser attack? The shield would make such a unique accessory, but maybe they thought its bulkiness would be too much for a kit to handle when posing.

[@AyubKhan-rk1oo]

They're releasing it with the type 3 next month which looks amazing but the shield has no reason to go with it.

[@bS0up]

@@AyubKhan-rk1oo yeah, unfortunately I have no real interest in the type 3, which is a shame since I already have the Positron Cannon from the Unit 00 set

[@Re1416]

What's the full name of the kit of the bigger Eva01 used for comparison? I would love to have both on display.

[@ZakuAurelius]

I did a review of that one shortly before this RG review, it’s the LM HG model 👌

[@joemonkey_]

Can you make a tutorial for this kit because I got for my birthday I kinda overwhelmed

[@AngryHobo1]

put some matt medium to make the stickers blend better

[@Gunpla_shrimp]

i hate the fact that you have to take the shoulder apart completely to attach the positron cannon

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Even though you didn't like it much, I wish they would sell the Transport Platform separately so I could use it as a backdrop for the whole line.

[@ZakuAurelius]

That I could agree with!

[@atomics6397]

I think they do now

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

@@atomics6397 Yes, they do! I just ordered 2.

[@alphabeticall]

@@CesarIsaacPerez where? i cant seem to find it anywhere

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

@@alphabeticall I bought it from Big bad toy store.

[@sarap-tito8056]

eva unit 01 comparisons!!!! Bandai,Kotobukiya etc.

[@future_phonk]

EVA-02 should have a different combat knife at least.

[@riceboycruz1300]

How’s it holding now? Is it loose?

[@Harlemdeboer]

Can you put the video link for the Eva unit 1 just with the weapon accessory

[@ZakuAurelius]

I didn’t review the regular version cause the kit is the same

[@yongyoon]

I was just about to go to sleep

[@whitewing2]

The Metal Build Eva 01 is a totally different exp

[@lukasaumuller9811]

Yeah the experience of getting in debt

[@Gunpla_shrimp]

the at field is also exclusive to the dx version (btw, where are you from?)

[@tydshiin5783]

I'm not sure, but he's in South Korea, but I believe he's from and will be moving to the United states soon

[@ZakuAurelius]

From Illinois yep!

[@jinn8300]

At field comes with the regular! Just the transport platform comes with the DX

[@tydshiin5783]

@@jinn8300 wait really? I've not seen the regular set with the AT field

[@tydshiin5783]

@@jinn8300 I just checked and you lying

[@coffeedudeguy]

Hmm, watching the Rebuild version after a long time of not watching the TV version, the older kits seem more ape-like in comparison. You can animate something to look cool in 2D, but the moment you bring it to 3D some of the form just looks off. Rebuild have the benefit of CG assets to work off, and I kinda appreciate the extra tiny details. Also, it’s not a huge jump in difference, a la cartoon Optimus Prime vs Bayformers Prime

[@eggsalad3316]

Yea the original designs look more badass for some reason maybe the size of there chest

[@cwiggy5013]

im just getting into the whole model robot thing, i just ordered my first model witch is the 00 model. if anybody has some tips in building i love to know

[@WhiteOpsAssassin]

Charles Wiggins Get some good nippers. And when you’re cutting out the pieces cut about 2mm away from the piece then go back and remove what’s left afterwards to limit nub marks

[@cwiggy5013]

@@WhiteOpsAssassin thank you

[@kidrobot.]

take your time and enjoy the process. also after you remove the parts and start putting them together, always double check if its the right piece/side/place.

[@sealkaijugang8868]

Bazinga

[@wisteriawitch7816]

My only issue with it is that the head design feels alittle off

[@Morrowman17]

Unit 0 DX should have had the shield Unit 1 DX should have had the positron rifle And if unit 2 got a DX it should have come with the transport stand

[@ZakuAurelius]

That would have made too much sense!

[@jinwu9423]

I wish they would release the Unit 00's giant shield or the missile it carried as an extra set though..

[@lammatt]

it's a pity they didnt include the shield with the cannon set

[@haleyleyley8951]

They should release the Unit 00' (the blue one) with the lance

[@lammatt]

​@@haleyleyley8951 nah, they'll probably have the spear of longinus in the mass produced eva kit (if they are going to make one) they should really have included either the N2 bomb or the giant shield with 00

[@tydshiin5783]

I think the shield might come with the Unit 02' DX(If it will exist) or else it'll be P-Bandai

[@lammatt]

@@tydshiin5783 has asuka ever used the shield? (asking cos i havent seen the new remake)

[@dearkaelsman5408]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@jeremiahhobbychannel8575]

nice👍👍👏

[@shooflies]

So i never watched eva what is the entry plug and why do people care that it has it?

[@ZakuAurelius]

It’s the cockpit where the “pilot” is.

[@J3rcgamingYT]

How tall is this?

[@roynobody]

why did he roll the box like that at the start?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Doesn’t everyone do that? Only me?

[@Geekeric]

I think a HG Zaku II could destroy that. ;)

[@eggsalad3316]

Idk about that

[@DaTattedBandit]

The 100th comment 😬 but good ness so beautiful!!

[@butter-xs2ne]

Big girl. Back of

[@leon1599]

how well does the kit age?

[@ZakuAurelius]

RGs usually age pretty well. Really depends how much you play around with it

[@lIxKissMyEwoxIl]

I Got one in 2023

[@conoraq]

If only there were TV versions of these kits, I find the Rebuild designs so ugly...

[@tydshiin5783]

If you don't like the Rebuild/RG, then get the HG lol

[@casvalcat3546]

Yes like the unit 02. The Rebuild added the oni crest on the head which I don't like.. The classic unit 02 is better. Still waiting for RG TV version.

[@pangalanapilyedo3225]

I really hate the design for that deltoid/upper arm, why they have to separate it from the arm. It only hinders movement and looks ugly. They tried so hard to make an original design but is actually unnecessary. This figure is perfect if not for that ugly deltoid.

[@cody2713]

A bit late lol

[@ZakuAurelius]

Was there a timer?

[@cody2713]

@@ZakuAurelius HAHA no, still love your review ;)