ZERO GRAVITY GUNDAM STARSCREAM | Soul Vogue Blaze Fire Shadow Deluxe Review

Full metal inner frame. Painted undergated parts. Choice of armor colors. Full display stand. Tonnes of accessories. This kit is the spiritual successor to the Zero Gravity Judge!!
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0:00 Intro
3:15 Review Start!
3:44 Unboxing
4:27 THE BUILD - What is this?
7:33 THE BUILD - Before You Build
10:12 Final Snap Assembly
10:31 THE AESTHETICS - Size Comparisons
12:38 THE AESTHETICS - Spin and Details
14:34 THE AESTHETICS - Backpack Issues
15:10 THE AESTHETICS - Nubs, Seams and Mold Lines
16:36 THE ACCESSORIES - Overview
17:20 THE ACCESSORIES - Leftovers
18:26 THE ACCESSORIES - Hands
18:52 THE ACCESSORIES - Display Stand
19:56 THE ACCESSORIES - Rifle
21:43 THE ACCESSORIES - The Swords
25:25 THE ACCESSORIES - The Shield and Effect Parts
27:20 Comparison to Zero Gravity Judge
28:42 THE ARTICULATION
33:26 THE TRANSFORMATION
36:11 THE VERDICT
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[@notrod0918]

Yeah this looks more like Star Saber than Screamer. Even has a massive sword too. Let’s say Go!

[@churrotheshibe8921]

the thing literally looks nothing like any incarnation of starscream

[@TheFoxytots]

Exactly the same thing I thought as well like naw bro that’s star saber. mabey he dosent know about star saber 🤷‍♂️

[@ZetaVec]

Yeah the head even proves it it has those star saber like antenna

[@serpentblader0957]

I have no idea why star say that line at all.

[@danilhakim2363]

It is a starsaber look alike than starscream

[@lester_2020]

It feels like an amalgam of Star Saber and DYNAZENON due to it's wings and the chest alignment.

[@PeanutJr.]

I knew I wasn’t the only one who got a Dynazenon vibe from this

[@gundamexa9051]

@@PeanutJr. Me to

[@MegaSasquatch420]

That's not starscream that's star saber

[@threeerasers4873]

Star Scream, Star Saber, Gundam hybrid

[@necronsplayer]

@@threeerasers4873 Exactly! I see a lot of people saying star saber, but the color blocking is more like starscream, while the general body shape is more like star saber. There are distinctly gundamy details like the gold v-fin and the gundam style transformation. And all of this is unified with a chinese design aesthetic. Call that a 3-in-1 high quality bootleg lmao.

[@raphaelangelomedina1954]

Looks more like star saber than starsream

[@kaillentackett6172]

Same I saw the design and thought Gundam starsaber

[@Ct-ym2fq]

Immediately thought the same, especially when comparing to flametoys

[@Prototype_Kai]

Yeah, just to echo everyone else, this is a transforming model Star Saber. Still convinced! Will buy!

[@dajokahbaby1506]

Right franchise, but I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to be Star Saber and not Starscream

[@vustvaleo8068]

as also a Transformers fan to me the design is not based on Starscream but based on Star Saber, the Autobot leader from the Japanese exclusive Transformers Victory anime who wields a giant sword.

[@MrEnKaye]

I'm almost glad for you for getting the transformer name wrong, all the free interaction from TF fans correcting you is 👌🏾

[@Ph33rTheDens]

It's almost like nobody had the thought to control-F or even maybe, "I bet someone has already corrected him."

[@LegendaryAntiHero]

Even non Transfans know Star Saber is the most recognizable Transformer from the Japanese G1 continuity aside from Apex Optimus, I mean Ginrai.

[@mobius273]

@@LegendaryAntiHero nope, i don't know anything about any of that

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

I do get your reasoning behind why the Blaze Fire Shadow looks like Starscream, but there do be other plane type transformers that have a similar color scheme. Star Saber might be more the basis for the kit. Mostly because those shoulders, shield, and swords seem like an extremely Star Saber weaponry type of design. The back cannons and wings are more a Victory Saber feel, so maybe it's Victort Saber as the basis. Idk

[@rabidmouse666]

I built that a couple of weeks ago! I love it! It's one if my favs along with the Judge! I got the first edition with all the extea options and sort of mixed them up. No problem with the backpack fitment or really anything else. Solid model all around.

[@adnanhasany]

It's like combination of Starsaber from transformers victory😂

[@FTH818]

Now that you say that I see it, and I backed the haslab so this one’s a pass for me.

[@captainwaffle9955]

I was boutta comment this too XD

[@richardbernard2361]

Great vid. Thanks Mecha! The Star Scream or Star Sabre debate aside (I see parts of both in this kit) it looks freaking awesome and I've ordered one 😄

[@stingking9947]

Great video definitely more star saber than starscream

[@MedskiPurnamski]

Just want to mention that for anyone who wants to know where Star Saber comes from, Transformers Victory is an awesome anime that I still recommend to watch despite its age.

[@ExiaAvalancheMkII]

Agree on this and Im one of those proud few who thinks Starsaber makes a better Autobot leader than Optimus Prime

[@LegendaryAntiHero]

Watch Victory. What I dont like is Hasbro was going to make Star Saber if he won the Power of the Primes poll based on the IDW comics with his bio where he was a religious zealot.

[@ExiaAvalancheMkII]

@@LegendaryAntiHero IDW intentionally made him a religious zealot because G1 Starsaber can easily overshadow Prime with his awesomeness

[@dakka7081]

This one's really tempting... Wish Zero Gravity would release Judge again. There's no more stocks left and if when there is the occasional one, it's incredibly overpriced. Please review the SNAA Hunting Falcon (aka SNAA Hunt and Kill) or the Supernova Heavyarms Igel and their other kits too.

[@ranamores4919]

Whoo I second this!

[@kratek56]

Hehe boi they do lookup zéro Gravity judge Moonlight

[@sigerlion8608]

Your wish is granted. Judge is re-released with blue parts instead of grey. Preorder now.

[@novemberprime453]

I think it looks much more like Star Saber than Starscream. Due to color scheme, the sword, and it even has a very similar chest design

[@porakiyadraekojin3390]

.......I was legitimately sold right at the part where you said I could make this black red and gold. That's my favorite color scheme.

[@matthangriggs9462]

I MUST HAVE THIS MECHA NOW!!!! This is NOT Starscream, its STAR SABER!!! I love it so so so much. I want this kit and the JUDGE !!!

[@ianlappen9782]

I agree with Notrods comment, this looks like and feels like Star Saber

[@CurtisDishman]

There appears to be several parts that were shared/ slightly modified from the judge. I best the wrist +armor can be swapped at the ball joint. The hands seem to be the same molding as well, just not the nightmare the judge was.

[@Ghost19_]

The first 3 minutes of ZEROes are enough to convince some, but including the alt color variants really sold it for me~

[@mrfancypants3423]

I know you said this looks like a mecha Starscream, but I'm really getting Star Saber vibes off this, he's an Autobot from one of the Japanese TF series

[@deeennis5641]

If you panel line Zero Grav kits used abs so creos panel liner pens will kill the plastic due to the solvents. So top coating is essential. The judge yellow parts were really reactive but you got 2x of most of them so it was no worry's. Just fyi. Sweet kit with about as much left over as the judge had. Had to make a mold of my judge attachment piece for the stand since it shattered 3x but that kit was so good; glad they fixed it with this one. Looking forward to getting one of these. Thanks for the review!

[@mortcraft23]

To me this looks really good and almost tempting to buy.

[@CE73KiraYamato]

I'd have to buy 2 of the deluxe cause i like the look of both color schemes

[@xavierwalko4175]

More of Star Saber then Starscream. Just Starsaber with some Fighbird really. But now I'm picturing Starscream possesing it and then calling himself "Blazing Starscream"

[@dragons_hook]

Star Gundam Saber!

[@wilsonli1923]

I don’t think the lose joint is a feature. What the manual is saying is that you need to push down the armors as demonstrated in order to keep the parts in place. It is possible that some parts are popped out when you are bending the model kit

[@stel7425]

I don't see starscream at all, I don't really even see star saber, I just see a very cool looking brave series inspired mecha

[@yoshigokyriya]

THAT IS SO COOOOOOOOL!!!! 😯✨

[@Searae]

i know it's been mentioned already but just to help compensate for the number of times he calls this starscream - IT'S STAR SABER

[@jochagu]

Hey MG. If you want to check 3rd party kits I recommend Supernova's MG Deathscythe EW and the MG Jagd Doga

[@ranamores4919]

Out of topic but Im curious mecha guy. Is there a model kit that you use as a desk fidgeter? What I mean by that is a toy that is usually within your reach while you are working and always gets heavy playtime. Mine is the Spinatio Sengoku from 30mm line..

[@HYBRIDZHQ]

"bro it's star saber" Yeah I think he got it the first time guys.

[@richardauthement3105]

I think you got your Star transformers mixed up cause this looks more like Star Saber than Starscream.

[@xavierwalko4175]

He admits to not having watched it for the most part.

[@Darkai.76]

Mecha will you review the hg strike noir and see if the old striker packs work with the new strike revive

[@JTruong3rd]

If they can do that with starscream i am very curious to see what they'll do with optimus and megatron.

[@juliegrine2875]

well it looks alot more like transformers victory star saber

[@rhyzhenthioz]

Star Saber? Now that is a name for a very long time.

[@linearskillzz]

Pro tip: Google Lens on your phone can translate instructions manuals quite well! It looks like that instruction mentions pressing the pieces indicated by (1) while pulling up in direction (2).

[@Kaluvin]

Sadly, not everyone knows Star Saber. Blazing Shadow is a homage to Star Saber and Yuusha/Brave robots in general, as Star Saber was the precursor to most Yuusha designs. G Gundam and Wing Gundam's aesthetics were also inspired by the Yuusha series.

[@themetatron1987]

had the same thing with the backpack I think that is just how it's supposed to be

[@heavenlyknightoftheholyord7993]

That be Star saber and take a shot every time he says Starscream and for how many people point out that is Star saber

[@Demonologist013]

I want Jobby the Hong to review this now.

[@GrimLocke161]

Well, it looks like Star Saber-and not Starscream-because Blaze Fire is really more specifically influenced by the Yuusha (Brave) series, of which Transformers Victory-from which Star Saber hails from-was the immediate predecessor of the Yuusha ExKaiser.

[@GrimLocke161]

Yeah, it’s not third party and instead just indie or underground.

[@Cabbagedood]

If you still have the box there's a chrome sticker on the side and if you peel it away if the same information from the Judge. Even says this box contains one Judge model. Lol

[@darschpugs4690]

I need this kit, love wing zero, love starscream, double love this kit. they also have the Strike Shadow which is the picture shown at the end of the video that transforms into a jet and reminds me a little bit of the strike freedom gundam

[@Chaotix-Builds]

This is Star Saber, but I agree

[@my5head]

Dammit all, I wish I knew about this when I was buying kits a couple months ago. I opted to not order a ZG Judge because I didn't know of any 3rd party kits to pair with it.

[@tomfranck0304]

he had me in the first moment, gonna buy this when i have the money again 🤣

[@Luna832]

Oh wow my PGU beam saber was basicly dead within the first 5 min. It will ligth up but then it starts flickering a lot

[@DragoonMS]

"Starscream!" "Starsaber!" "Jogress Shinkaa...BUREIZUSHADOOOOOOW!!"

[@housequay]

Love it, but for that price I'd just keep saving for the PG Exia I never got round to buying. Or get the Earth Mode Optimus Prime that's coming.

[@Mr0gentai]

Could the reson behinde the the Gold and green runner being the same that not that many other Companys Can duelmold

[@onime8192]

Other vendors list Judge under Soul Vogue now as well They also got a new kit (coming out soon?) HUN SHANG : FA FINAL ASSAULT

[@toascranill5464]

Never noticed how similar Star Saber is to Starscream until this video

[@zakudog]

I enjoyed my kit

[@rizqizen4528]

Actual Transformer? Also model kit? Take ma money ! Also stand base with DRAWER?

[@orionsfall8532]

An easy trick I've learned. Snap a pic of the instructions and let google translate do its thing. It had no issue with this and explained that it was just a warning on how to move the armor panels so they didn't get in the way of the articulation.

[@necronsplayer]

he's got my vote for leader of the decepticons.

[@jbullock1able]

I think this looks more like Starsaber from Transformers Victory. I got my Blaze Fire Shadow at USA Gundam store here in Florida,

[@jamogable]

if only this cost ZERO then I'm all for it..

[@joelgregorio5742]

Can u also review the MJH Getter Red or Black? 😊 It's also a Bootleg Kit

[@rohrschach6299]

Yes this does look a lot like Star Saber, but I personaly think this works a lot as Senator Starscream from IDW's till all are one series

[@Gigenbkudan]

If you are using a samsung phone, you can open your camera and use the bixby option and change it's settings to translate and viola, you can translate any language to english just point the camera to the text and w8 for the app to translate :)

[@bigz3483]

You should definitely review the XH-01 Hunting Falcon by SNAA when it comes out!

[@brendanhay5788]

I have one in the backlog

[@Exaris79]

Thought it was a StarSaber. This mecha kit looks more like if StarScream's body got taken over by Optimus Prime spark&matrix. Only thing missin in this the Autobot or Decepticon insignia on it. Thxx for the blue tak tip as i had assembly issue with the Unicorn gunpla kits.

[@nearitrighthere4141]

I dunno is it juz me but the alt mode really gives me eclipse vibe it really really does 🤣🤣

[@izato3758]

Jobby need to review this

[@Prime-productions123.]

Tell me wher to get it

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

👍 descent price😛 most epic review I've ever experienced.

[@miguelmacapugay6340]

Mecha should do top 10 30mm kit

[@DeadstreaK_]

This has the silhouette of star saber but the color scheme of starscream, star saber’s thighs are blue and his shins are white with yellow knees. His arms are also white with red only being on his shoulders. Although there are still discrepancies with the starscream color scheme being that screamer’s legs are primarily grey/white and his arms grey/white at the shoulders and biceps. Honestly, I’d say this is a mix between starscream and star saber considering that star saber doesn’t have wings on his back.

[@gialice8656]

I also have this model kit, I would say the snapfit on this is.....pretty bad, I don't know if it only my copy problem, but overall this kit is good, and I plan to buy the next product Soul Vouge release

[@okamibredren9524]

My first thought looking at this mecha design was Gravion

[@DeLEWD]

Guys we get it, its star saber.

[@iamvhan7337]

When's the Hunt and Kill review?

[@SoundblasterYT]

He loooks nothing like Starscream, but everything like IDW star saber

[@falma0029]

People busy calling this one as Star Saber instead of Star Scream.. Im more bothered about the blue part below the "armpit" that he wrongly put on one side.. All in all.. Great video & great kit..!

[@gundamenjoyer217]

saw this heard color options are first wave only immediately checked hlj to see if its in stock cuz I want my options *out of stock on every single model kit store I can find* A N G E R Y

[@dorky2958]

i guess almost everyone agree on one thing, i was waiting for the "rifle" part to be able to put like the null ray starscream style, but nope it ain't our traitorous sidekick.

[@ZenRyoku]

THAT IS THE BADDEST AZZ STARSCREAM EVER!!! 💯

[@happyrivera4300]

Mecha gaigutso can u do more of ur favorite rg gundam

[@gustavoh.70]

Star Saber, Starscream is mostly grey.

[@xavierwalko4175]

Well, light gray, and that Alt color is kinda like Armada Starscream.

[@gustavoh.70]

@@xavierwalko4175 a light grey is stil a grey.

[@saeedqazi9440]

Please review the metal robot spirit Akatsuki gundam

[@Tommy_Reviews]

This looks more of Star Saber than Starscream

[@amixedbag5964]

I got a feeling jobbythehong is near

[@Voltexfinal]

Star Saber!!!

[@blankusername1753]

Mecha Gaikotsu: It's Starscream TF Community: Star yes, Scream no, Saber Yes XD

[@mrgk4719]

U need to do a review on motor nuclear mnp-xh03.

[@tyronedeasis5055]

Please get the Supernova Hunt and Kill (Hunting Falcon)

[@federicozucchetti8208]

Looks more like star saber from transformers victory, even the head without V fin its 100% similar to star saber's one

[@NightBladeSpearichu]

Actually found this Star Saber wannabe in Hobbytown USA though it might not be the deluxe version. So if any of you have one near you and want this then give them a check.

[@mark_of_the_legion2346]

what video was the bootleg deathscythe I must have missed it?!?!?!?

[@raymondsaber1981]

if im wrong its star saber in transformers victory series, i think

[@gamingjunkie6308]

Nah, that's definitely Star Saber. *LET'S SAY GOOOOOOOOOO!*

[@ZGMFXGN0042]

is just me, the suit’s head reminds me of Blitz Gundam

[@lordpete]

wait what do you mean seemingly dead hirm line, they just released that powered red frame? that you gave glowing reviews to?

[@thecurd2478]

He was probably referring to the fact that no true new releases have been made for quite a while, the powered red frame is good but it is more of an extension rather than a new kit built from the ground up.

[@krtos7514]

True to be told looks like dead, the last new kit was the God Gundam, the last release was just a re release of the Astray Red with new accesories, a shame as the line had potential but the execution wasn't the best, looks like the MGEX line took the place of the HiRM line.

[@guillebdsp]

It reminds me more to Star saber

[@elementxxrider]

This is what happens when strascream scans Kyrios as his alt mode.

[@VengadorDorado91]

To echo pretty much everyone else in the comments, this ain't Starscream, this is an stylized take on Star Saber. In the japanese G1 Transformers continuity he was the Autobot Supreme Commander, basically what if Optimus was both a samurai and a sheriff but also a plane and didn't fuck around.

[@Thecreppy]

I like it

[@OKF.]

I just built my first MG today, it’s AWESOMEEEEEEEE!!! I wish I could buy more but I didn’t like it, it’s a love but hate thing for me for some reason-