RG Gundam GP01 Zephyranthes - 0083 Stardust Memories UNBOXING and Review

[@ultimagaming6035]

I feel like the GP01 is such a bad ass MS with the most unassuming design. It does not stand out in a crowd of others, but any 90’s mecha fan will instantly recognize it.

[@Plasticlover911]

I love how this dude sets up his background. That makes viewers know what is on "going to be reviewed" list. Btw, your videos are awesome, hope u will improve more in future.

[@jaypeterman9721]

“Obligatory comment on why Bandi hasn’t done an RG GP02 yet”

[@failed_K]

I think that could do it now since they scrapped the RG frame, As if it came out after the GP01, it'd be like the Sinanju, but probably worse

[@OptimusShr]

Screw that. MG 2.0 for it and Zephyrantes or bust.

[@giovanniponce7989]

@@OptimusShr kinda tired of people asking for RGs of kits that don't even have a 2.0

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

Because they still have a hard on for Unicorn. I bet you we are still gonna get 4 other versions of the gundam. It's why I'm a little annoyed that RG already went to Evangelion. I'm happy for the Evangelion fans who want those kits but RG has barely touched gundam and they're already switching to another franchise

[@Serom_974]

@@michaeldelcastillo7211 my RG unicorn is great and solid as a rock, and my Nu is also a masterpiece of engineering. My Sazabi is still in progress ( only built the inner frame for now )

[@ccarlton6790]

I think the "stability issues" are because people haven't followed the instructions properly, and have not attached the cap under the shoulders correctly, or moved the flaps when connecting the core to the top. Great review as usual, been early awaiting this one :) Probably my fave RG kit. Can't wait to see your FB review, I've been meaning to pick it up myself. Thanks for continuing to provide top quality videos!

[@ZakuAurelius]

You’re welcome!

[@KirkysWorld]

Loved this kit it’s one that didn’t have the issues people say definitely

[@legomancb12]

Yeah, the Full Bernen was my first RG, and it's still my second-favorite RG kit, behind the Sinanju

[@KirkysWorld]

@@legomancb12 fb is on the to order list and a Sinanju coming Fav has to be the nu.... so good

[@xander7765]

Yea mine is a year old and holds up great. It's not loose (thanks mkii rg frame) and I have had no issues with the core fighter or the torso

[@legomancb12]

@@KirkysWorld I liked the Nu, but I made the mistake of trying to handpaint it, which made it such a tedious build it lost its luster for me. Still amazing kit though.

[@Ic-xm7md]

Does look on the boring side but I still want one.

[@manat31790]

It has been years since this model's initial release, so they have probably fixed the stability issues. GP01 is the first thing for a lot of my Gunpla collection: First SD, first MG, and first RG. To date, GP01 Zephyranthes is still one of my favourite Gundams in the entire franchise.

[@itsmepamz2477]

If it's still included same pre-molded frame, then its problem still same as another early RG kits.

[@joshuahensley9395]

Seems like they must have, there is no way I could do what he is doing with mine with out the thing falling apart.

[@Henny_Daddy]

@Amuro Ray oh god not the RG RX kit, that thing was a nightmare. I had to throw that kit away after building it. Wasted hours on it.

[@christopherdavis3424]

Yeah I honestly forgot how much I love the GP01 until I started a recent rewatch of 0083

[@kanadetone]

Unless it's a Revive or a P-Bandai version, I don't think Bandai fixes existing kit issues, especially with the RG line which I think needs some revives for the earlier kits like the RX-78 and Zaku II.

[@luvkillah]

It's nice to see some positive reviews about the old RGs. People keep trashing them like they're the worst kits Bandai ever made, but that didn't stop me from getting the RG Aile Strike and I don't regret it one bit.

[@potato1499]

Yeah old RGs are fine kits. The Reddit gunpla community (is the people I assume you're talking about) is just really, really, really stupid.

[@marhan36]

true, i have a few of older RG kits myself but they are not as bad as people said.. idk about zeta or sinanju tho, i don't have them yet

[@potato1499]

@@marhan36 I have both and they were fun builds and they look great. I put the sinanju on an action base because that definitely looks better and the I have the zeta standing up just fine too. My hands tremor a bit and the zeta is not a bad build at all. If you have hands and are capable of reading a manual I recommend both builds as they're both the best looking version of that model.

[@StrikeNoir105E]

@@potato1499 A lot of the complaints actually from everywhere and not just Reddit. Most of the issues I hear regarding kit stability pretty much come down to the inner frame becoming weaker over time faster relative to kits without the Advanced MS Joint system, so obviously stability issues aren't really one that'll appear in a newly built kit.

[@EffendiChung]

I have the RG Rx78-2 Its fine new, but droops over time, to the point the arms no longer support the beam gun and even the beam saber. Had to made some modifications to articulation points and while at it, repaint it. Never regret buying it, it has nice details and proportions, but joints problems are the achilles heels for a lot of casual collectorsp

[@tydshiin5783]

2:16 My humor has degraded so much that I laughed lile a dumbass at that *Windows error*

[@user-ir1xo9jp8w]

Yes! I was waiting another video for the regular GP01! The only other video I could recall was Mecha's old vid.

[@alvinyu5387]

In recent memory I haven't seen my RG kits come with the manual on top, they've all been on the bottom like normal. And Zaku, the GP01 and Mk2 do share MS Joint Frame 5!

[@BLAZE084]

HLJ released a vid of the older hg kit and now this review... Coincidence? Edit: I haven't built this RG but went for the Full Burnen. I too haven't experienced the core fighter coming loose and the joints are still holding stiffly after all these years since building the kit. I'm guessing those with the afore mentioned issue are the ones who pose and play alot with their kits. I like the fact that the Zephyranthes can kneel. That's pretty awesome. I'm hoping they'll finally make the RG version of the Physalis and some much needed MG2.0 kits as well.

[@Serom_974]

Or maybe the loose torso was because they didn’t clip the way it was supposed to ? It can be a bit tricky

[@kanadetone]

I think you're right concerning a kit's joint integrity over its lifetime. I like changing up the poses from time to time, and try to get as many different poses as possible when I do photoshoots for each kit I build. As a result, I've definitely noticed some kits have become quite loose. I tend to stay away from RG kits that show even the slightest issue with looseness as a result. Shame considering this particular gundam is one of my favs.

[@phongvu-ju5rm]

Been into gundam since the covid-19. RG GP01Fb is my first kit. I saw it in a Linkin Park MV and being a Linkin Park fan I just decided that I have to have it.

[@rustydave8558]

This was a good kit. Very happy with it. I would definitely recommend this...full burner is still waiting in my back log

[@IntrexinCustom]

Sweet so happy to see a good modern review of this kit. Been wanting it for a while

[@lynncai891]

GP01, GP01fb, and Mk II gundam is my favourite of all time.. has a look of classic gundam design.

[@mahatmagandhiful]

I'd love to see a "style" comparison between this, the various other 1/144 kits, and the recent-ish Robot Damashii figure, which I think is the absolute best at capturing the look and feel of the anime and original Kawamori lineart.

[@rafaellum]

The Zephyrantes Fb appears in the video for "Somewhere I belong" so it will always have a special place in my heart 💓 Hope to see it soon 🙏

[@adityarachmadi7647]

Yea..the mg..with sazabi 1.0 and wing zero..and for some reason its really dusty lol

[@dantedrake1112]

I loved this kit, even if you just do the panel lining and add stickers it look awesome

[@sloanenehring2757]

The gp01 and full Burnern are two of my favorite real grades, I find they hold together pretty damn well and they look fantastic even just sittin there. The full burnern I find is much less sturdy tho

[@godjesus3232]

great review, i really wanted this kit but all the reviews i read of it said it was no good, so i'm glad i took the time to watch this

[@Josh-rb7kj]

Wow I was just looking for this kit's review recently. Now i got this from ya. Thanks zakk!

[@Phoreverman]

I'm so happy you dig this kit. It's my favorite!

[@EffendiChung]

Always love my HG standard Zephyrantes. The first one I ever painted. Its simple looking, and the one that looks utilitarian. For the HG full vernian version, I dislike the chest boosters and the shoulder boosters. Looks like somebody puts too many trumpets all over. Hope the rg could made it better. I am hoping they make V2 GP02 Physallis in RG or HG.

[@amnotgenjimain6027]

This kit was simple and fun to build, I really liked it.

[@kirillkapaln4536]

9:18 seems like the answer to the gpo2a giant shield. (still hoping for an rg or mg 2.0)

[@Rudesayer]

The two RG GP01s are such great kits for being early RG's and they don't deserve a lot of the dismissal or hate they get. Amazing proportions, just the right amount of panel and decal detail, fun gimmicks, and have great presence. They are definitely not the solid build the Mk2's are, but people who invest in the RG line need to at least try one of the GP01's (Full Burnern is my pick, and the only gripe is the waist joint is insufficient). It was my introduction to the RG line and many RG kits later I'm glad I didn't start with Unicorn, Mk2, and those other more highly recommended ones--GP01 was an excellent introduction to the line.

[@ZakuAurelius]

Agreed! (Now that I’ve built one)

[@babyfishbreeder]

An RG Physalis would be a dream. A good inner frame can compensate for all the bulk.

[@tmk20221]

It would probably be doable, their problem would most likely be the giant shield it has

[@matthewkim605]

This is the one kit I regret passing on. I remember watching the trailer of stardust memory on my Gundam Wing videotape and being totally enamored by it!

[@kidrobot.]

i mean, they still regularly make them

[@PrimeYsiadGL]

Funnily enough I bought the gp01FB rg cause I heard it was a family "bad" kit and honestly its one of my favorites now, if anything I think the shoulder is loose and comes apart easily, but aside from that its really good looking, that 2.0 can't come soon enough

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

The proportions on this kit make me happy. For once I may try to get an RG. Gonna need a new set of markers though. Got plenty if masking tape now that I found it back again. I think yellow and green for the clear parts?

[@luifranco1457]

Man, the people who complain about these RGs were definitely not around the pre-internet days when the original 1991 GP-01 kit came out! 😂 I loved building this. I panel lined the Vulcans and chest “grill” pieces on the runners before assembling mine. I was thinking of modding my ‘91 GP-01 but no amount of panel line engraving or painting will make that one articulate anywhere near as good as this kit (so I’m keeping mine unpainted as is to show how far Bandai has come since then!)

[@pwk1983]

Love these 2, and I'm hoping Bandai will release GP-02 soon

[@pominglam9705]

I built the Zephyranthes and I don't have any of the issue people mentioned. I can shake it and everything still hold well. I have the FB as well, going to build in the future.

[@zgmfx-09a]

This is my sturdiest old real grade, i glued the core fighter and everything is fine

[@joshuahensley9395]

ROFL it's perfectly stable once you use the glue bandai says it doesn't need.

[@zgmfx-09a]

@@joshuahensley9395 its acceptable without any paint or glue but every modeler should expect to use both on every kit unless they want a relaxing snap build

[@BGLoscar]

@@zgmfx-09a Sturdiest after you glued it? So basically, you just said that it is not sturdy to begin with.. Smh

[@zgmfx-09a]

@@BGLoscar what

[@BGLoscar]

@@zgmfx-09a Are you being sarcastic? In case you're serious, I'm guessing English isn't your first language? You said it is your sturdiest old RG. That sentence alone is fine however you added "i glued the core fighter and everything is fine".. Which means that if you didn't glue the core fighter, the kit would not have been fine or sturdy at all.. Get it now?

[@RileyZilla1001]

Im gonna need this because i lost the beam effect parts for the FB. 🙃 why did they make the ports a larger diameter?

[@RiskyBRiskyB]

I'm so mad they didn't do a Zeon RG (GP02a, Gelgoog Marine, or Gerbera Tetra) from 0083. The Gelgoog would make the most sense since they could make tons of variants. Every other RG has a rival MS in RG form from the same series.

[@DiegoFlores-uo3rk]

When are you going to review the pg phenex ?

[@juwi1284]

zach when u build the full burnern, let me know if you think its enough to just get one of these two versions or both the zephyranthes and FB are worth getting. I bought the fb version as i thought i doesn't look as plain. Its in my backlog atm

[@kblanko5]

I'm thinking about getting this kit but the upper body that connects to the core fighter is what concerns me. I didn't have a good experience with the GP01 Fb.

[@nomcom_3505]

The connection with that is okay. You've got other things to worry about. In short, the plastic of that kit is really fragile.

[@coleviloria3800]

Do you think we could see 2.0 RGs? I have the GP01 FB RG but I haven’t built it yet.

[@FlameINSnow]

lmao , gp series havent even get a MG 2.0 in 20years , why would they do a rg 2.0

[@coleviloria3800]

@@FlameINSnow For money.

[@anijamed]

just bought the hg ver of this kit for the near anime look but will definitely get this rg ver in the future, just splurged on rg perfect strike and saving up currently for rg nu gundam

[@porkflaps4717]

I returned to RG's recently after a bit of a break and got a couple Unicorns. Last RG I got before that was the Tallgeese when it first dropped. Those Unicorns are damn AWESOME

[@ZakuAurelius]

Yeah the line has definitely had it’s growing pains

[@nomcom_3505]

The plastic that attaches on the connection to the shoulders are kind of weak... mine broke, I can't attach the shoulder armor on mine now. Apologies for my english. I couldn't explain my thoughts. :D

[@dancingpony69]

I had the same problem with mine!

[@ghostmonkeycustoms3766]

I think GP-02A needs a 2.0 MG and an RG kit!!!! .y favorite gundam ever!!!

[@nuclearrylaw7616]

Just built the mk 2 and that’s a pretty solid kit as well would definitely recommend.

[@DaR-Cee]

I wish more kits had a hand already on the shield handle!

[@raymondespera5161]

Yeah!!!

[@zakhaevshub4735]

Omg...the OG GP01...this my one of my favorite gundam post OYW ❤️❤️❤️

[@tomuraa4335]

yay another vid from zakuarelius!!!!

[@GurtMcDirt]

This is one I’ve been contemplating for a while. I think I can finally pull the trigger.

[@comradesomo]

I have this one, looks great on the shelf, but has horrible early RG syndrome and is very unstable around the torso. I actually had to end up gluing the core fighter in place.

[@ExiaLupus]

It's a great kit, one of the my all-time favourites I've built. The complaints about stability are mostly unfounded and probably come from people who don't own the kit.

[@Frost_Glitch2.0]

I think the people are talking about the stability in the torso section with the core fighter

[@finalfantasyfanful]

Love this kit, and I'm so glad that Freedom was my 2nd RG 'cause god is that thing the definition of Early RG Syndrome alright!

[@marcdeleon5706]

I wonder if they’ll ever give us an RG GP02A? 🤔

[@Serom_974]

When are you reviewing the GP01 Fb ?

[@epsilon13th39]

Mine issue the shield always pop off from arm. It seems the shield connector little bit bigger than attachment hole in the arm

[@nm2358]

I think my paint job of full burner didn't stand the test of time. I can't remember if I broke anything on it though. Eitherway I can't imagine the ground version won't be as solid as a rock being so much less spacey.

[@datgood121]

when i bought this back then in the intial release the shoulder had problems, did they fix it in the re-prints? i heard the same had been done to MG exia's ankle's

[@ZakuAurelius]

They usually don’t go back and fix anything so I doubt it

[@ninjaguy_12]

I kinda wish the kit came with the bullpop machine gun

[@chonwai]

Hope Bandai makes a MG 2.0 or a ver ka of this kit some time soon

[@AllHailShadow117]

Was that HG RX-78 missing it’s v-fin red section?

[@josephnemir4691]

Love GP01

[@ceemakes1600]

oh hey, i have been wanting to get one of these for so long now and it dosent seem as bad as people say, just gotta be careful of that core fighter but personally that is not much of a problem, plus you can just glue it in place i guess,

[@yi_hou3092]

for some reason, the GP01 Zeph can't hold the shield not sure if it's my copy or it's a universal thing they sometimes can't hold the shield properly even though I placed it in the peg hole

[@vissermatt1058]

is it bad that ive been planning on buying/building this solely cause I like the shield design.....

[@vustvaleo8068]

but how does the stability of the Core Fighter gimmick compared to the RG RX-78-2?

[@joshuahensley9395]

Imo the rx-78 is more stable

[@EndyTheGamer19]

Wait is that self your backlog I thought it’s was your display lol I never had a backlog

[@rustydave8558]

Thought you were reviewing both kits

[@schaksi631]

Did the ever used the core figther in Stadust Memory? It has been a while since watched it, but i cant remember the core fighter

[@leolied6766]

Yeah they did used the reguakr core fighter once when Uraki went on patrol in the episode where the Albion and its crew were trying to find Gato in the Africa

[@robinrondo]

Yeses finally!! 👍👍👌👌

[@qadhafitsagifkadaroesman9679]

Got the old PG one, it's awesome, never built RG before, got a beefy fingers

[@ZakuAurelius]

There are quite a few very tiny pieces!

[@BGLoscar]

RGs are amazing display pieces and the articulation is superb however the early RGs (all the way before Unicorn) have a very high tendency to give us nightmares.. Fitting issues left and right ( happened to both my GP01FB and Wing Gundam Custom EW).. It forced to modify the kits. If it was my Warhammer kits then it's fine cause those really need some love but we're talking about Bandai Gunpla here.. Some parts of the frame become weaker over time. Thank God they got rid of the "RG FRAME".

[@wult5044]

skill issue

[@BGLoscar]

@@wult5044 I don't get the comment but thanks! 🤣🤣

[@miragebangbravern]

My Exia didn't really have much of a problem, one part got loose which was one of the parts on a leg but that is easy to tighten up and that is pretty normal on most kits anyway. The rest is completely solid.

[@marhan36]

nice! waiting for the fullburnern version review, i also like that one more..

[@tichy_ocean]

I don't want to be one of those guys but the arms forward movement will be eventually loose even after applying several coats on the joints inside the chest area.

[@patponggongbun3213]

GP01FB I have MS IN ACTION model, it has effect parts bullet damage sever limbs, severely damaged teeth. ( I don't see it pictures on Google)

[@mr.jager2870]

Gonna wait for rg full burnern

[@B1_224]

Ive had my GP01 for 2.5 maybe 3 years and its kinda annoying so i just dabbed some super glue on it to make it grip better worked alright

[@cheungcrygor8818]

This is the first gunpla I bought back in 2019

[@andreasernst1568]

This was my first RG and it still has a special place in my heart 😊

[@alvodisco]

This was also my first RG and it made me never wanna touch an RG again

[@Veezier7]

Will wait for the Full Burnerernrnrn review so I can decide which one I'll get!

[@iazy47]

So you review gp01 amd its give me flashback to legendary review rrobert184 😭

[@nicemecha]

Same here.. 😞

[@Stop_Gooning]

I wish there was a Perfect Grade GP-02

[@mhddimassaputra122]

Want to get this tomorrow

[@Pedro_Kantor]

How does one paint it after stickers are on?

[@KirkysWorld]

Removing sticker and cleaning the surface after But I paint before doing anything like that

[@gatchaponkei]

I really do hope we get an MG 2.0 someday

[@MrMechasexual]

With 0083's 30th Anniversary next year that's probably going to happen sooner than you think.

[@garrulousskeptic6616]

I painted a GP-01 Fb for a friend - i may never paint another RG again. Edit: Fingers crossed for a 2.0 MG - dont even care if they put both in the same box and P-Bandai it.

[@Jirujan]

OOT, hey Zack, how's your old RG? are the joints still good? i want to buy RG 00 Qan[T], but i'm afraid the joint will loosen up easily

[@Jirujan]

@Black Chandelier Mirage really? how about RG Astray? is it a solid kit?

[@Jirujan]

@Black Chandelier Mirage thanks for the info

[@efghabcd6216]

I love this video 💗💗

[@j-frame]

Still waiting for 1/144 RG GP03 Stemen.

[@jaypeterman9721]

Wierd that the GPO1 doesn’t have a filler core block to have it and the core fighter built separately

[@tmk20221]

Missed opportunity, especially on the Fb

[@raymondespera5161]

Yeah... just like rg rx-78-2

[@wastedsoul1024]

_The head looks so grumpy. lmao_ Now the dilemma begins RG Sinanju or RG Full Burnern? 😬🤔🙄

[@iazy47]

If you pick sinanju , just don't touch anymore for keep still solids

[@inbetweenjetlag]

It's beyoutiful. I agree the mg need 2.0

[@undying1177]

I absolutely hate early rg kits but gundam zephyranthes on anything is gonna be getting at least a chance from me and i am planning to get it,not cause of anything special really but the singer for linkin park,chester Bennington absolutely loves zephyranthes as well as stardust memory so i really don't mind giving gpo a chance, especially they had a limited edition of the Linkin park themed gpo1 release of high grade and i love and grew up with Linkin park

[@torokun]

I wish they will come up with RG GP02 and GP03

[@derrickvalentine58]

I have one before and most of it parts is missing

[@Asmodeus556]

What would you paint on this?

[@ZakuAurelius]

Definitely a custom color scheme to spice it up

[@speedballharo5278]

oh cool i just rg 12 gp01 and already have rg 13 gp01 fb

[@JonyHHiga]

Very cool !

[@RagPen01]

ah yes, the RG GP01 my favorite gunpla on the shelf by virtue of it triggering my seller every time he sees it in repainted hot flourescent pink glory

[@jerrybot3000]

I used to love this design when the anime first came out, but after a few years of looking at it, I noticed that it had weirdly oversized feet and bulky-looking lower arms. I think it could use some fine tuning to its proportions.

[@Studio_OZKai]

I think it looks much closer to Kawamori's design of it than the Katoki MG/HGUC/PG design.

[@Geekeric]

Excellent fast talking in this video :) Are those decals waterslides? Or are they all stickers?

[@wingjarowing2029]

I wish that they were waterslides, but its ordinary stickers