You know, i don't see many reviews mention this when looking at this kit, but there's actually a notch in chest where the shoulder plugs in that aligns with a peg on the shoulder piece that allows you to lock the arm in an upright position so you don't have to worry about the gatling shield drooping when you have it posed. Pretty smart stuff.
I've never minded the 08th ms team kits having less than great articulation, because they are all presented in the show as being chunky and slow, just tank's on legs, as opposed to the much more lithe and agile kits from tb unicorn or ibo
There is a neat little feature that you forgot to mention with the shoulder joint in the armpit where it can lock it to a forward shooting position with the gatling gun to overcome the weight issue. That’s the one big improvement that the MG and a lot of other kits don’t have!
One thing you didn't mention in the review: the Gouf Custom's shoulder joint has a tab-and-slot system that helps support the weight of the Gatling shield when the arm is held straight out from the body, preventing the arm from sagging when it's in that pose.
And he also forgot the little peg under the right shoulder polycap that allows the arm to support the weight of the Gatling Shield without stressing the joint. Very precious little touch, for a hguc of 10 years ago.
This is one of my favorite MS, and was the last kit I bought before I got out of Gunpla in 2010. And one of the first ones I repainted when I got back into gunpla last year. Articulation aside, it looks damned awesome and those mold lines clean up without too much trouble if you're repainting. Glad it got the love it deserves!
The other kit was the eldora brute, but no quad legs screw those things! Disassembly alone would have drove me nuts. Also threw in the injustice weapons since they are the same shade of blue. I call it the "Gouf Titan Knight".
So, I had bought one of these as a tester for my first attempt at kitbashing and painting and I absolutely fell in love with the build and look. I ended up doing way more with it than I originally planned. So much so that I bought a second one just so I could figure out how to make it so I could mount a second gunshield without losing the grappling hook launcher. It's a great kit, even if the legs don't move too well. They definitely nailed that stocky and imposing figure this menacing bastard is meant to have.
For one of the coolest looking and menacing mobile suits in Zeon’s lineup, the name, or at least the English pronunciation of the name, doesn’t carry the same menacing weight
Someone in the comments stated it was an old english for "strike with great force", already check it in online dictionary & yeah the name sure is fitting the unit.
Although not mentioned in the review, the HG Gouf Custom also features a neat locking gimmick in the shoulder joint that allows it to hold up its massive Gatling Shield without ever worrying about arm droop!
Not Just The Gouf Revive, the Actual newest Gouf that has been released, is technically the Gouf Tactical Demonstrator from The Origin. I might add that the HGUC Efreet Schneid is a pretty solid kit too
@@andrewac1096 the most recent to be released as a kit, wich should then be the one from Origin (as I said) That one uses a lot in design from the Other Zaku Kits from the same line (wich I dare to say those in fact refined the Revive Gouf limb's inner frame concept), and little bits from the Revive kit (just the side/front skirts).
@@CastlesLaw1911 oh, sure, go ahead, just mind you that the most flawed aspect I found on it may be the easiness the daggers have to fall off, so a good advise would be to glue them on if you don't plan on doing anything with them.
And you forgot to mention the little peg under the right shoulder polycap that allows the arm to support the weight of the Gatling Shield without stressing the joint. Very precious little touch, for a hguc of 10 years ago!
Recently built the Gouf custom and going to do the EZ8 soon. After building more recent HG kits definitely can say it still holds up but wish Bandai would get rid of polycaps and make proper inner frames for better stability and articulation. Either way really love my Monoeyes.
This is actually one of the best HGs I've built, and pretty solid because of its limited articulation, the Gatling shield isnt able to weigh it down to just one side which makes a shooting pose so easy...after months for mine it still hasnt sagged. I keep it next to the MG Zaku gunner making it look like red and blue onis
The MG Gouf Custom was my first MG back when I was in high school. I think I got it in '02-'03. I'll simply say it needs a 2.0 desperately. The knee joints in mine are really loose, but it does look good.
I got this kit as a Christmas gift a few years back and it was a really fun and solid build. My favorite aspect which wasn't mentioned in the review is the little notch on the left side of the waist where the arm connects. with the small nub bit on the arm it locks the arm in place while holding up the Gatling shield. Such a small piece of the build but super cool.
I think this could use a revive version with improved articulation. Maybe have a mechanism that lets the feet drop down and move out like some other kits that do that for bigger legs.
After seeing the origin kits at the same price point, this one shows its age. But its still fantastic and a required buy for any 08th ms team fan. I love mine and have it going toe to toe with a RG nu on my shelf right now
One of my fav Zaku types, got this kit. Will be forth or fifth in my beginner Gunpla journey, as I like this MS and LOVE THE SERIES, so I don't want to mess ot up.
This kit was my first ever HGUC, and i think 8th kit overall? HGEW Sandrock Custom, RG Z'Gok, Nu Ver Ka, RG Char Zaku, Strike, Skygrasper, Freedom and Gouf Custom. Yep, he's was #8. #9 was the MG Musha Gundam. Norris had a fall some time ago and his arm snapped of but the break wasn't on a joint so i glued him back together. I picked him first cos i saw an old Top 5 Gundam Fights video where Norris Vs 08th MS Team was #1. The only other entries i recall are the EW Wing lads vs Mariemaia's Serpents and the Love-Love-Tenkyoken from G Gundam's finale.
Now this is a kit that needs an update on the 144 scale. Edit: like a faithful update. I know there’s newer Goufs out there that’s more articulated but they’re not the same model Gouf
I built the gouf custom mg and it's definitely old...like super old not super detailed when it comes to inner frame. To b honest there's barely a frame it felt like. But with alot of love and patience It can be a great kit. I ended up doing a full jungle splitter camo paint job with scribing and added parts. I kinda went crazy with it and I love it my favorite build of 2020
This is my favourite Gouf design and the fact that is looks so good next to my favourite Zaku the Zaku II F2 Type just makes it even better. I suppose that's what happens when they are both Katoki designs.
I had the MG of good back in thy day and I really enjoyed it despite having screws in some spots. Inner frame was cool and it was the first gundam I put a custom LED into.
The MG gouf custom is a pretty solid kit. While the front waist skirt may come undone a little too frequently for my taste and it will need the shoulder and bicep ball and peg tightened, it a good kit that I proudly display with my MG Zakus, Doms, Gyan, Acguy, Gelgoog, and Gouf 2.0.
Just finished the mg. Good but you can see the age with the articulation and the cannon is too heavy to stay aloft. But still a good kit. Question please? Is the hg custom compatible with the revive kit? Planning a r35 custom flight type.
I think this was the 2nd Gunpla I ever made way back. I eventually had to glue the hands together because I broke the pegs playing with it so much. Might be my favorite MS of all time. It looks so functionally brutal. Something a lot of modern design lack IMO. Barbatos looks like it would shatter if you hit it too hard. This thing looks like it could suplex a skyscraper.
For $16 it is well worth it. Its a really nice looking kit with decent articulation and imo one of the coolest looking rifles equipped to a federation ms. Also a good base to customize if you are into that.
If you like the design and don't mind some limited articulation, I would probably get it. They look good on display. All the transforming unicorn MGs are quite the nightmare IMO, wouldn't really recommend them unless you're a huge fan of those designs or want a working transformation.
For $16 def grab it. One of the cooler "grunt" units out there and is a great base for trying out kit bashing or doing a custom as a lot of parts are compatible with it, like the stark jegans backpack for example. Also fuck amazon, yes the mg jesta is fantastic but support your local spot, they prob really need it right now
Yeah, but Heavyarms' is a armored gatling gun (gatling gun covered with shield) Gouf Custom is shield with a gatling gun attached (the Gat is detachable)
This is the first kit I ever bought. Since then I broke the pipings on the waist, they are made of rubber. Another thing I think this review forgot to say is that the gatling shield is taller than the gouf itself.
You forgot to mention that the gatling gun can detach from the shield and be used separately. Almost got me with the heat saber storage though lol Overall, as a Gouf Custom fan, this video is on point. Even if the articulation sucks I can still get some decent poses out of mine
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Fun fact: Gouf is Old Scottish and means "to strike with great force." It is pronounced the same as the sport of golf, because it is the same word.
So "Guff" instead of "Goof"?
Hmm idea for a Gouf Custom of my own
Oh, I see
I thought it was a mispronunciation of "goth", as in "gothic" (to evoke something of a Dark Age feel), but yours makes more sense.
TIL
You know, i don't see many reviews mention this when looking at this kit, but there's actually a notch in chest where the shoulder plugs in that aligns with a peg on the shoulder piece that allows you to lock the arm in an upright position so you don't have to worry about the gatling shield drooping when you have it posed. Pretty smart stuff.
I didn’t notice so much that when I was checking my runners before I toss them I was like “WTF is this part?! Why are there two of them!?”
you really don't need it because the joints handle themselves well but its kind of Bandai for thinking of it
Got this for Christmas, gotta say I was not disappointed.
I've never minded the 08th ms team kits having less than great articulation, because they are all presented in the show as being chunky and slow, just tank's on legs, as opposed to the much more lithe and agile kits from tb unicorn or ibo
I completely agree. I usually just talk about the articulation limitations for review sake. We need another Gundam show like the 08th MS team!
The No-Zaku brings smile to my face
There is a neat little feature that you forgot to mention with the shoulder joint in the armpit where it can lock it to a forward shooting position with the gatling gun to overcome the weight issue. That’s the one big improvement that the MG and a lot of other kits don’t have!
One thing you didn't mention in the review: the Gouf Custom's shoulder joint has a tab-and-slot system that helps support the weight of the Gatling shield when the arm is held straight out from the body, preventing the arm from sagging when it's in that pose.
Does the master grade have it too?
@@GeorgeNadaYT Dunno, I only own the HG.
No it doesn't. I'm building it right now.
@@GeorgeNadaYT It has. Only with Gouf 2.0 MG. With MG Gouf Custom, there's none.
11:36 you forgot about the heat sword, it can also be stored in the shield.
12:25 there it is
And he also forgot the little peg under the right shoulder polycap that allows the arm to support the weight of the Gatling Shield without stressing the joint.
Very precious little touch, for a hguc of 10 years ago.
@@echidna999shima I've had this kit for a year and I didn't even know about that. Do you mean the little tabs on the polycaps for the shoulder joints?
@@Crunkman2k yes
This is one of my favorite MS, and was the last kit I bought before I got out of Gunpla in 2010. And one of the first ones I repainted when I got back into gunpla last year. Articulation aside, it looks damned awesome and those mold lines clean up without too much trouble if you're repainting. Glad it got the love it deserves!
"This is no Zaku boy, NO ZAKU!"
I know this is the Gouf Custom, but I have to say it anyway
THIS IS NO ZAKU BOY. NO ZAKU.
The Gouf Custom was the first kit I ever built, and my first kitbash. Said kitbash is also my profile pic
That kit bash is amazing man, it would be cool if you showed it off in a video
What was the other kit you bash with.
The other kit was the eldora brute, but no quad legs screw those things! Disassembly alone would have drove me nuts. Also threw in the injustice weapons since they are the same shade of blue. I call it the "Gouf Titan Knight".
That’s so cool! :)
I have my gouf custom stabing a guntank on the head
It would be so cool with the oil effect
@@rx-93-2ikimasu4 has it, it was my first diorama
@@fernandogonzalez6759 well you need to show it to us bro, i wanna see it
So, I had bought one of these as a tester for my first attempt at kitbashing and painting and I absolutely fell in love with the build and look. I ended up doing way more with it than I originally planned. So much so that I bought a second one just so I could figure out how to make it so I could mount a second gunshield without losing the grappling hook launcher. It's a great kit, even if the legs don't move too well. They definitely nailed that stocky and imposing figure this menacing bastard is meant to have.
For one of the coolest looking and menacing mobile suits in Zeon’s lineup, the name, or at least the English pronunciation of the name, doesn’t carry the same menacing weight
Someone in the comments stated it was an old english for "strike with great force", already check it in online dictionary & yeah the name sure is fitting the unit.
Too be fair in the anime norris's gouf custom is named neirver after one of the names for odin's raven
Although not mentioned in the review, the HG Gouf Custom also features a neat locking gimmick in the shoulder joint that allows it to hold up its massive Gatling Shield without ever worrying about arm droop!
Considering this was from 2010 its a very good looking kit imo.
I love Goufs and have the Gouf Custom, Revive, and Origin Prototype. All three are in my top 5 favorite kits I've built so far.
Not Just The Gouf Revive, the Actual newest Gouf that has been released, is technically the Gouf Tactical Demonstrator from The Origin.
I might add that the HGUC Efreet Schneid is a pretty solid kit too
What do you mean by "the newest gouf" ?
@@andrewac1096 the most recent to be released as a kit, wich should then be the one from Origin (as I said)
That one uses a lot in design from the Other Zaku Kits from the same line (wich I dare to say those in fact refined the Revive Gouf limb's inner frame concept), and little bits from the Revive kit (just the side/front skirts).
I actually have the Schneid custom and you may have tipped me over the edge to actually putting it together
@@CastlesLaw1911 oh, sure, go ahead, just mind you that the most flawed aspect I found on it may be the easiness the daggers have to fall off, so a good advise would be to glue them on if you don't plan on doing anything with them.
I was about to comment that too lol
And you forgot to mention the little peg under the right shoulder polycap that allows the arm to support the weight of the Gatling Shield without stressing the joint.
Very precious little touch, for a hguc of 10 years ago!
If Gundam made a Disney character they would name it Goufy.
Imma see myself out
No, no, *Stay*
cmon, let me drive you home.
A review of my favorite MS design of all time uploaded on my birthday? Damn, this is cool!
The Gouf is my favorite “Zaku-like” mech! I just love its weapon selection, blue color scheme, and stocky build. Got this HG model kit and its MG!
Recently built the Gouf custom and going to do the EZ8 soon. After building more recent HG kits definitely can say it still holds up but wish Bandai would get rid of polycaps and make proper inner frames for better stability and articulation.
Either way really love my Monoeyes.
And reduce a lot of stickers & prioritize color separation
This is actually one of the best HGs I've built, and pretty solid because of its limited articulation, the Gatling shield isnt able to weigh it down to just one side which makes a shooting pose so easy...after months for mine it still hasnt sagged. I keep it next to the MG Zaku gunner making it look like red and blue onis
Who could forget that moment when this blue demon ascended from the ground to ruin everybody's day.
The MG Gouf Custom was my first MG back when I was in high school. I think I got it in '02-'03. I'll simply say it needs a 2.0 desperately. The knee joints in mine are really loose, but it does look good.
Best part is that the shield can store the heat Sabre. Love it when a gundam can store all of its weapons.
I have this guy and kit based him with the Shin Matsunaga Zaku II R’s high mobility legs. It is now fit for space duty.
I got this kit as a Christmas gift a few years back and it was a really fun and solid build. My favorite aspect which wasn't mentioned in the review is the little notch on the left side of the waist where the arm connects. with the small nub bit on the arm it locks the arm in place while holding up the Gatling shield. Such a small piece of the build but super cool.
I just built this the other day it was my first Gundam kit and I think I’m addicted now
This is a SOLID HG right here. You want this kit over the revive
I just recently built the HGUC ZOCK.
Individual claw articulation
Fully symmetrical
A monoeye that moves on a track
THICCEST BOI
I haven't built it but from what I've seen that kit is a must-get!
@@UselessFox224 be careful of the green torso armor. It's kinda hard to attach because of God knows how many peg connections. Be gentle yet firm.
When HGUC ZOCK will get a revive version?
@@shauqiharris2772 It doesn't need it
I just finished one of these last week, and it's quite good. I put 2 orange LEDs in the chest, it looks nice
Ah yes! The HGUC gouf custom is an old favorite of mine. I got mine last year and i love it.
I think this could use a revive version with improved articulation. Maybe have a mechanism that lets the feet drop down and move out like some other kits that do that for bigger legs.
This is my favourite Zeon suit
I finished that one recently and it was a blast to build
Thanks man, I'm convinced 🤷
Wanted Gouf R35 but this will do for now until i can hunt one down 😎
A trick for the front skirt, Is use a cable of light blue color AND replace the front skirt plastic tubes with the cables
This was my first zeon kit and still one of my favorite.
Mine too!
This was the first Gunpla I picked up, and is what got me hooked on the hobby. I also use it to set my cutoff date at 2010 for buying older Gunpla
That title is amazing I always love the Goufs in ms.
i actually customized mine, it was a half ass custom but i managed to get it to have a little bit more of a forward kick and spread to it
AAAAYYYYYY I've been waiting to find this because this was my first HG and and actual gunpla kit so im happy I get to see this
After seeing the origin kits at the same price point, this one shows its age. But its still fantastic and a required buy for any 08th ms team fan. I love mine and have it going toe to toe with a RG nu on my shelf right now
i literally just bought this and then bam you do a video on it, crazy.
One of my fav Zaku types, got this kit. Will be forth or fifth in my beginner Gunpla journey, as I like this MS and LOVE THE SERIES, so I don't want to mess ot up.
Gouf Custom has been one of my very favorite mobile suit since I first saw the fight in 08th
This kit was my first ever HGUC, and i think 8th kit overall? HGEW Sandrock Custom, RG Z'Gok, Nu Ver Ka, RG Char Zaku, Strike, Skygrasper, Freedom and Gouf Custom. Yep, he's was #8.
#9 was the MG Musha Gundam.
Norris had a fall some time ago and his arm snapped of but the break wasn't on a joint so i glued him back together. I picked him first cos i saw an old Top 5 Gundam Fights video where Norris Vs 08th MS Team was #1. The only other entries i recall are the EW Wing lads vs Mariemaia's Serpents and the Love-Love-Tenkyoken from G Gundam's finale.
I just got mine today and I absolutely love it!!
The gouf custom is one of my favorite model kits from last year, the build was fun and fresh.
I've been waiting for this
Just got this...
It’s meh in articulation but very solid and looks nice
One of my first Gunpla, got this at hobby lobby with my Leo!
This was my first build! Nice to see it get some love and it is a beautiful kit especially since it is a older one at that :)
Now this is a kit that needs an update on the 144 scale.
Edit: like a faithful update. I know there’s newer Goufs out there that’s more articulated but they’re not the same model Gouf
The mg gouf custom is dated has screw but its actually a really solid kit
but from what i heard the arms are just weak can't even hold the gun right so no poses
@@spyhunter7056 mine holds it up fairly well basically parallel to the ground
I built the gouf custom mg and it's definitely old...like super old not super detailed when it comes to inner frame. To b honest there's barely a frame it felt like. But with alot of love and patience It can be a great kit. I ended up doing a full jungle splitter camo paint job with scribing and added parts. I kinda went crazy with it and I love it my favorite build of 2020
Well ain't this a gouf-y kit
I'm sorry,I'll let myself out
*rings bell* SHAME. *ring* SHAME. *ring* SHAME.
This is my favourite Gouf design and the fact that is looks so good next to my favourite Zaku the Zaku II F2 Type just makes it even better. I suppose that's what happens when they are both Katoki designs.
Can't wait for the Best Gunpla of 2020 video! Keep up the great work!
I remember this version of the Gouf. Packard got good customization with that Gatling on the Gouf’s shield. Nearly wiped out most Shiro’s men.
I had the MG of good back in thy day and I really enjoyed it despite having screws in some spots. Inner frame was cool and it was the first gundam I put a custom LED into.
The MG gouf custom is a pretty solid kit. While the front waist skirt may come undone a little too frequently for my taste and it will need the shoulder and bicep ball and peg tightened, it a good kit that I proudly display with my MG Zakus, Doms, Gyan, Acguy, Gelgoog, and Gouf 2.0.
I have one and I want a couple more for kit bashing. Also HUGE fan of the Gouf.
yeah i got this kit last year, his legs definitely loosen up quite a bit over time.
Just finished the mg. Good but you can see the age with the articulation and the cannon is too heavy to stay aloft. But still a good kit.
Question please? Is the hg custom compatible with the revive kit? Planning a r35 custom flight type.
This is still probably my favorite model kit of any Gundam series
The gouf custom is one of my first kit along with the old guncannon
This is one of my favorite mecha glad I grabbed it
I'm getting my first gunplas soon and all my tools in getting the hg sengoku astray and the BB sengoku astray
I think this was the 2nd Gunpla I ever made way back. I eventually had to glue the hands together because I broke the pegs playing with it so much. Might be my favorite MS of all time. It looks so functionally brutal. Something a lot of modern design lack IMO. Barbatos looks like it would shatter if you hit it too hard. This thing looks like it could suplex a skyscraper.
One missed thing is that the sword can be stored in the rear of the gatling shield
Awesome! I literally just got this kit a couple of days ago as a birthday gift
0:48 of course
the arms are very strong, so it holds the gatling shield very well!
One of my favorite HG kits based on one of my favorite Zeon Mobile Suits from one of my favorite fight scenes in all of Gundam!
i like how u just ignore the shoulder joint which can lock the arm in place holding gatling forward
If it isn’t too difficult to get would you mind doing a HG Jesta review? My hobby shop got a few and I’m debating on if I want one
Get mg hg average
@@maricelapineda5991 I would but I can only get the MG through Amazon and I don’t have $70+ lying around, the HG is only $16
For $16 it is well worth it. Its a really nice looking kit with decent articulation and imo one of the coolest looking rifles equipped to a federation ms. Also a good base to customize if you are into that.
If you like the design and don't mind some limited articulation, I would probably get it. They look good on display.
All the transforming unicorn MGs are quite the nightmare IMO, wouldn't really recommend them unless you're a huge fan of those designs or want a working transformation.
For $16 def grab it. One of the cooler "grunt" units out there and is a great base for trying out kit bashing or doing a custom as a lot of parts are compatible with it, like the stark jegans backpack for example.
Also fuck amazon, yes the mg jesta is fantastic but support your local spot, they prob really need it right now
Gatling shield- heavy arms am i a joke to you
Lol
Yeah, but Heavyarms' is a armored gatling gun (gatling gun covered with shield)
Gouf Custom is shield with a gatling gun attached (the Gat is detachable)
Yeah but heavy arms will always be cooler than that none zaku
Dude, you're a gouf ball
Zeon suits always havd a badass look
Unfortunately the Revive don't come with the gatling shield and has a heavy arms style hand on one side vs a 3 barrels wrist cannon
There is no Gouf Custom Revive, only the normal Gouf. That's different MS and made earlier before they make Custom.
I literally finished building this kit when the review was posted
I have the master grade from decades ago, I love it, problem is obviously the age, super floppy, but its so anime accurate and looks menacing.
This is my favorite gundam
Lol funny enough I just got my Gouf Revive kit in the mail this week! You should definitely give that kit a gander if you haven't already 😉!
Waited so long for you to review this beast! Norris Packard would be proud.
this kit is a lot better than the revive version.
IMO this is the best gouf :) i have one and it's my favorite MS of all my collection that gatling gun/shield is amazig looking
That is one of my favorite kits. That and it was my friend first kit.
Are you gonna do the best kits of 2020?
This is the first kit I ever bought. Since then I broke the pipings on the waist, they are made of rubber. Another thing I think this review forgot to say is that the gatling shield is taller than the gouf itself.
In the actual gundam lore Gouf series always have a problem with the legs too 😅
Wow this would go perfectly with a battle between my RX 78-2 the origin hg
The MG Gouf Custom is kinda old school
If you want a Good one , get the gouf 2.0
IM A GOUFY GOOBER YEAH
YOU'RE A GOUFY GOOBER YEAH
WE'RE ALL GOUFY GOOBERS YEAH.
GOUFY GOUFY GOOBER GOOBERS YEAH!!!
You forgot to mention that the gatling gun can detach from the shield and be used separately. Almost got me with the heat saber storage though lol
Overall, as a Gouf Custom fan, this video is on point. Even if the articulation sucks I can still get some decent poses out of mine
One of my fav HG kit. I have intention to custom my gouf custom.