like bandai is ever gonna ignore a way to make some thicc fuckin money theres a 100 percent chance that were gonna get a phenex, banshee, armed armor for banshee, full armor, perfectibility and maybe 7 11. maybe even a crystal version
16:42 oh man, this makes me cringe. You can just unlock the flaps near the knee joint to make use of its wider articulation. Good thing it didn't break.
Even after the review I'm very unsure if the price point is justified hmm I guess I'll just hop on that MG ex line if they release a thunderbolt kit, or maybe a PG Core gundam ( let's be honest how cool would that be)
You can add a external power source. They make these batteries that are connect to ac adapter you plug in. They come in different sizes and run about 12 dollars. They are made for things like this. The cord is thin enough so you can close the battery compartment on it. You can then do crazy things like hook it to a smart plug that goes off when you walk by, or at specific times, or when say light up gundam. They sell them on amazon.
Wow, been waiting for this review with much excitement for a while, and boy does it deliver! The pulsing light effect is amazing, love how you showed off the lighting in both Unicorn and Destroy mode. Such a great looking kit, articulation is a lot better than I expected it to be with all the internal lighting, so that's a great plus! Will hopefully be picking this up in the near future, or maybe I'll get one for Christmas? One can always dream, haha! :D
Lighting is so cool! As you saw I put the speed of the footage on when I x4'd it. I think its kinda like the timing in Odaiba, where the 1/1 statue is. Maybe a little faster. But its nice timing to watch. Pulsing is definitely something I aways am suprised with!
How many hours does it take for standard mounting with decals and led? Without adding details and without painting. Thank you so much !!! Amazing work !!!
I'll wait to make my judgement on this one until I get it. However as this is my second review on this particular kit despite the lack of color change I'm partial to the Perfect Grade.
Maybe if they made an RX-78-2 MGEX kit, it would be able to "walk". There was that one hobby show where the showed off a concept idea for a kit with a motor to make it look like walking. It would fit with the moving Gundam statue in Yokohama.
do you think the full armore unicron gundam old ver ka wpons on mgex and can i dont put led cable in unicron is it will be fine ore is it peses going to fall of
With the weapons, beings they're from the older version, do the ammo packs still slide out a bit too easily? Love the fact that the main suit itself is all brand new. I'm just curious if the ammo for the bazooka and beam shot fall out a bit too easily still.
Would be cool if there were more lighting modes. A sequential mode where it lights up from the bottom up to replicate the first time the Unicorn transforms and one where it sequentially transitions from red to green.
IDK i might just wait for the golden hypermode version. thats a lot of light bleeding through. for the price they could not put a resistor in the LED for the head so it looks better?
40:17 The shields should light up in a red color also, when the unicorn used only one shield (in the first episodes of the OVA), it glowed red as its Psychoframe.
Weeelllll here’s the thing. If you want the lighting version of the PG your gonna spend about 150 on the lights alone due to price hikes depending on where you buy em from, as well as the kit itself being at the 250 point. So your getting more value in my eyes with the mgex than the PG
So if this there ambitious little project...i hope future MGEX SEED Gundams to actually have a working Phase armor. "sips tea" How? beats me..but its something ambitious that is fitting for MGEX
That's cool that this MG is the only way you can get a 'Deactive' version. The LED gimmick is nice, but what are the odds that Bandai would sell a version without the LED and comes with red and green psychoframe parts? 🤔 7:32 I also presume that with the MGEX RX-0 Unicorn Gundam "Ver.Ka", we're probably getting a release for: RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam (Red/Green) RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility RX-0 Unicorn Gundam [Luminous Crystal Body] RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Bande Dessinee Ver.) RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver) RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (NT Ver) ...etc. For how much you pay for this MGEX, Bandai should've given a gold coated v-fin on the inside. But I suppose it's easy enough to paint it.
I mean the idea of having bendable LED wire is great but when it’s done to death with PG units it just becomes meh, it’s a great kit don’t get me wrong I’ve built the banshee Ver ka but it’s a bland gimmick
There is a expansion kit for the ZZ ver ka. This MGEX is not the first ver 2.0 ver ka kit that has diffrent design than the original. The FAZZ is an armor add on to the ZZ, BUT there is new and different parts to the expansion kit for the ZZ.
Akuran1973 oh I get you I mean the ZZ is kind of a 2.0 basically is though they just didn’t add in the name as it’s considered ver ka. But I think his point is that this is basically the first 2.0 ver ka of the unicorn.
Everything about this unit is great and price justifies it. The only 2 points that triggered me for this model is the shields DOES NOT LIGHT UP IN RED and it does not come with AC ADAPTOR instead of AA battery operated for an additional few more dollars. F*** Bandai for these 2 drawbacks, other than that, BANZAI!
They could exclude the cage to lower the price. I mean, if you wanna display this guy, you don't put him in the cage where he must be in unicorn mode, thus beating the purpose of all those Leds in the first place.
@@panzershuriken6590 It's undoubtedly a nice cage. It just seemed a less necessary inclusion on an already very pricey kit. But the way they are working it into the battery powered action base, is very nice. When I get mine, I'll probably do everything but the cage, get the kit assembled and lit, then do the base last.
@@kylehansen1346 I know the feeling man... And the articulations itself are not that impressive based on the other reviews. I haven't received my refund yet and I am afraid it maybe too late to cancel :/
If you plan to get one, you'll end up getting the banshee and phenex and the pg line for all 3 specially the phenex is super expensive, i would get this and snag the other two variations in retail price..if you get it specially the phenex version.
Just take your time, be gentle with cutting the nubs - even though this is heavily under-gated which is great. My only issues when I was first starting was nubs, but this kit nails not having those issues.
The most ridiculous thing about this kit, is that the most expensive part is without a doubt the LEDs. Those always hike up the price up. But also, will be the feature you use the least. Because for whatever reason, Bandai decided to yet again, not give us an option to plug the thing to a PC or a wall, so, unless you wanna change batteries every two days, or scratch build the circuit yourself (which entails cutting up a $250 kit) younare gonna light up that Unicorn maybe once a week, look at it and turn it off again. It's such a stupid move.
I havent built the kit yet myself but it shouldn't be too hard to wire up some form of usb power so long as you're cool with picking one color and sticking with it. I'm more surprised bandai didn't choose to integrate a rechargeable battery into the frame honestly
3 double AA battery's ? About 1.5v each , 5v power adapter , strip the negative and positive wires , solder them to the negative and positive ends of the battery pack on the bottom, plug it into your wall.
They may have to redo the Exia frame, iirc it was not so good. Also based on this review, the articulations are not as good. I feel making an MGEX Exia is not as good as saving up for a PG Exia with LED. Just my opinion.
@@Zephyrs009 I have to admit I love Exia, but yea... unless they fix some of the issues I read then yea... Even still, not sure if MGEX is worth it atm. And Seed as a whole is overdone .
Ehhhh I don't want to be a spoil sport but I still don't see the appeal of the kit to be honest for the price.ill admit the full integration of the led with cha going colours into the frame of an mg kit size is impressive and cool but I'd be too afraid posing and would rather get the full armour unicorn or just the original one, and for the price of this kit I'd rather splash out on the PG. Nothing against anyone who likes or wants this as you do get a lot and again the engineering is impressive but this is a pass for me
Looks like it's assembled wrong. Go look at other reviews because this is not the best one, didn't even know the flaps behind the knee could move out to allow a 180 degree bend
At least transform the head properly. He looks like a third party mess after the transformation. Man I really miss Syd. Like you guys ever aren't happy with what your doing. The Kygrios review was a tell tell sign as well
Not impressed. Maybe if you'd given us a peek under the hood, showing how the LEDs fit in and flex with the joints. I still find the RG to be the most impressive version of the unicorn model kits.
this "review" didnt do , this kit, any justice, this "review" just showed us what we already know 😴😴. Come on dude wheres the engineering side, show us the inner frame, show something new, whats under the hood, and what bandai did to fit those LEDs compared to the old MG unicorn. also the goofy head transformation you dudes did isnt helping.
Dear Candey, There is more footage, we are doing a two-part upload. Tomorrow will be the build and what Todd noticed while assembling the inner frame. We like showing the product off first because that's how people know that the promotional pictures actually match the end result. Same time tomorrow will be more up your ally I think!
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0:00 Introduction
6:21 Comparison: MG Unicorn
11:04 V-fin & Horn
11:56 Stickers
13:53 Articulation
19:54 Backpack
20:14 LED Connector
20:55 MS Cage
25:52 LED Modes
28:30 Destroy Mode
28:43 Transformation
31:04 Clear Parts
31:33 LEDs
35:36 Cage Installation
37:29 Shields
40:38 Destroy Mode Awakened State
41:52 Weapons
42:56 Small Figures
44:05 Hands
44:55 Decals
46:16 Conclusion
Nicely done
Wait you didn't have to build it?
I guess I am kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good website to watch new tv shows online ?
Totally makes sense that they undergated it. You know we’re gonna get a titanium and yeah definitely a Phenix.
Oh for sure
It can be tiresome cutting off under gates but generally we’re fans here!
David Male comment from HLJ
like bandai is ever gonna ignore a way to make some thicc fuckin money
theres a 100 percent chance that were gonna get a phenex, banshee, armed armor for banshee, full armor, perfectibility and maybe 7 11. maybe even a crystal version
16:42 oh man, this makes me cringe. You can just unlock the flaps near the knee joint to make use of its wider articulation. Good thing it didn't break.
Correct..the flaps should been moved aside for the bend.. i was worried it was gonna break lol.
also you can tell he put a lot of force and almost broke it...
@@misy4ru3 i was biting my nails at that time😛
This makes me miss Syd more.
Rly
Even after the review I'm very unsure if the price point is justified hmm
I guess I'll just hop on that MG ex line if they release a thunderbolt kit, or maybe a PG Core gundam ( let's be honest how cool would that be)
Another build review coming out tomorrow, centric on the inner frame and build points. Will be from same kit so check out for that
@Elijah Park rx 78 is the first pg unleashed right? Do we have any news about that?
Its overpriced really but it kinda needs to be since it will be carbon copied by 3rd party, so in a way it is but not really.
I highly doubt that bandai will make a MGEX fa thunderbolt since the ms doesn't have any psycho frame in it
You can add a external power source. They make these batteries that are connect to ac adapter you plug in. They come in different sizes and run about 12 dollars. They are made for things like this. The cord is thin enough so you can close the battery compartment on it. You can then do crazy things like hook it to a smart plug that goes off when you walk by, or at specific times, or when say light up gundam. They sell them on amazon.
Could you provide a link, just so we know exactly what you're talking about? I'm very interested in this, once mine comes.
link please?
Can't wait for all of those P-Bandai variations, all with severely inflated prices and more expensive than Perfect Grades.
and the inevitable banshee and fa unicorn
This kit is pretty impressive - thanks for the in depth review! I'll probably pick it up in a couple of months :)
Wow, been waiting for this review with much excitement for a while, and boy does it deliver! The pulsing light effect is amazing, love how you showed off the lighting in both Unicorn and Destroy mode. Such a great looking kit, articulation is a lot better than I expected it to be with all the internal lighting, so that's a great plus! Will hopefully be picking this up in the near future, or maybe I'll get one for Christmas? One can always dream, haha! :D
Lighting is so cool! As you saw I put the speed of the footage on when I x4'd it. I think its kinda like the timing in Odaiba, where the 1/1 statue is. Maybe a little faster. But its nice timing to watch. Pulsing is definitely something I aways am suprised with!
"Banger Lynx"
Nuff Said.
How many hours does it take for standard mounting with decals and led? Without adding details and without painting. Thank you so much !!! Amazing work !!!
Thank you for detailed review.
In build tips and observations coming on our next upload a 5pm jst too!!
Finally!! An english review
I'll wait to make my judgement on this one until I get it. However as this is my second review on this particular kit despite the lack of color change I'm partial to the Perfect Grade.
Wow that was a pretty quick turnaround. This kit must look amazing painted. You're right the green looks great--Im getting this from HLJ.
Appreciated, its a great kit if you are good with those wires, check out our new upload as I am commenting. Shows the build process!
Such an epic set.
the green led looks lovely
Maybe if they made an RX-78-2 MGEX kit, it would be able to "walk". There was that one hobby show where the showed off a concept idea for a kit with a motor to make it look like walking. It would fit with the moving Gundam statue in Yokohama.
Wth. Your review took me from "saving up for this" to "nah, I'll pass." Metal Composite Unicorn is really looking good right now.
Great Review Guys .
Awesome
I'm building the MGEX unicorn and only the head lights up, what can I do to?
wonder if you can swap the armor pieces from the titanium finish to the MGEX verison?
No, the mobile suit itself is completely redesigned specifically to accommodate the ribbon LEDs
do you think the full armore unicron gundam old ver ka wpons on mgex and can i dont put led cable in unicron is it will be fine ore is it peses going to fall of
With the weapons, beings they're from the older version, do the ammo packs still slide out a bit too easily? Love the fact that the main suit itself is all brand new. I'm just curious if the ammo for the bazooka and beam shot fall out a bit too easily still.
3:50 so what you are telling me is this should be my first MG kit, because if pretty lights
:)
Funny enough this is my first MG
Would be cool if there were more lighting modes. A sequential mode where it lights up from the bottom up to replicate the first time the Unicorn transforms and one where it sequentially transitions from red to green.
I always say I don't care about lighting effects in my action figures. But man, THAT IS COOL.
Yea, I mean a lot of people can't have them on all the time but this is spectacular. I would try and hack it to use with a usb if I had one - Dave
The unicorn mode with the light in the cracks is beautiful....
how many volts are the Unicorns LEDs?
IDK i might just wait for the golden hypermode version. thats a lot of light bleeding through. for the price they could not put a resistor in the LED for the head so it looks better?
40:17 The shields should light up in a red color also, when the unicorn used only one shield (in the first episodes of the OVA), it glowed red as its Psychoframe.
Nope, when the shields were flying like bits they were green. It lights up red when you connect it to the arm.
Great! Thank you ^_^
No problem 😊
I think you need to tuck in the mask part, because ,maybe, there is a snap in system for it to lock in.
Try using an infrared light to point at it ..... the light parts reflect the lights!
46:53 is that a daban titanium metallic model ?
Yo do you take payment plans or homes as collateral?
I am gonna wait for 1/100 MGEX GP03D Dendrobium.
It is quit impressive that his lights are strong enough to light it completely even in Studio Lights. Sadly it is too expensive for me
Sorry to hear, quite the price, great that they managed to hid any nub areas though.
So for comparison you could get the Mgex for 250 or you can spend about 50 more and get the Pg with less.
Weeelllll here’s the thing. If you want the lighting version of the PG your gonna spend about 150 on the lights alone due to price hikes depending on where you buy em from, as well as the kit itself being at the 250 point. So your getting more value in my eyes with the mgex than the PG
Yeah man, what's wrong with your Destroy-Mode head? Other reviewers can transform the head just fine.
lmao yea im looking at the head it looks like it isnt pushed in all the way like its not fully closed
So if this there ambitious little project...i hope future MGEX SEED Gundams to actually have a working Phase armor. "sips tea"
How? beats me..but its something ambitious that is fitting for MGEX
That's cool that this MG is the only way you can get a 'Deactive' version.
The LED gimmick is nice, but what are the odds that Bandai would sell a version without the LED and comes with red and green psychoframe parts? 🤔
7:32 I also presume that with the MGEX RX-0 Unicorn Gundam "Ver.Ka", we're probably getting a release for:
RX-0 Full Armor Unicorn Gundam (Red/Green)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam Perfectibility
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam [Luminous Crystal Body]
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam (Bande Dessinee Ver.)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee
RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn
RX-0[N] Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn (Final Battle Ver)
RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex (NT Ver)
...etc.
For how much you pay for this MGEX, Bandai should've given a gold coated v-fin on the inside.
But I suppose it's easy enough to paint it.
There is a hg version with clear flame over a year ago.
I doubt that since the main selling point of this kit is its led
stop talking about kits you dont intend on building, maybe build a kit for once
@@jihaadal-noori8908 It's so hilarious that he's even waste his time to care for something he hates so much 😂
Let me guess the next Master Grade e x will be the Wing Zero lol it is a nice looking kit but for that price is it better than the perfect grade
Gotta put it in top of the christmas tree.
Banagher. Ban-ahj-er as said in the dub. I actually like the name as it is pronounced.
Ban not Ben
I mean the idea of having bendable LED wire is great but when it’s done to death with PG units it just becomes meh, it’s a great kit don’t get me wrong I’ve built the banshee Ver ka but it’s a bland gimmick
You know this kit looks and lights up really really amazing but that price man 😬 I want this kit but like maybe sometime later on
Same, but I think that the price was probably due to how much attention they paid to create no nub marks with undergating. ??Maybe
that's what im saying. Just gotta save 15 bucks a month if you're worried and buy it whenever youre ready.
What a chunky boy . Also Thiqq legs Turns on the Tod . I meant the light .. the light .... XD
What about the ZZ Gundam Ver Ka? There is an expansion kit for the original ZZ Gundam Ver Ka.
Yeah that’s called the full armor ZZ nothing to do with the MG EX ver.ka
There is a expansion kit for the ZZ ver ka. This MGEX is not the first ver 2.0 ver ka kit that has diffrent design than the original. The FAZZ is an armor add on to the ZZ, BUT there is new and different parts to the expansion kit for the ZZ.
He wasn't sure if this MGEX was the first ver 2.0 ver ka kit. He did question if it was.
Akuran1973 oh I get you I mean the ZZ is kind of a 2.0 basically is though they just didn’t add in the name as it’s considered ver ka. But I think his point is that this is basically the first 2.0 ver ka of the unicorn.
Akuran1973 I would also add that I could say the Nu gundam is the first 2.0 of a kit that has a ver ka label on it.
"It is Christmans" LOL
0:52 MS Cage to the left, Horn to the right
Bandai in the future; Self-moving Gunpla, Volume 1 Rx-0 Unicorn Gundam
Everything about this unit is great and price justifies it. The only 2 points that triggered me for this model is the shields DOES NOT LIGHT UP IN RED and it does not come with AC ADAPTOR instead of AA battery operated for an additional few more dollars. F*** Bandai for these 2 drawbacks, other than that, BANZAI!
You built the Destroy Mode Head wrong. I hope you fix this in part2.
Part 2 is up now and was filmed before this. He does explain the head though.
They could exclude the cage to lower the price. I mean, if you wanna display this guy, you don't put him in the cage where he must be in unicorn mode, thus beating the purpose of all those Leds in the first place.
This is my concern. I'm probably gonna get it because it seems like the least hand-grenadey MG Unicorn. But I doubt I'm gonna use the cage.
@@kylehansen1346 Can always use the cage for a diff suit, maybe? Haha The cage does look nicer than the older one though.
I could be wrong, but some people like the hangar part and make it dramatic when showing the kit.
@@panzershuriken6590 It's undoubtedly a nice cage. It just seemed a less necessary inclusion on an already very pricey kit. But the way they are working it into the battery powered action base, is very nice. When I get mine, I'll probably do everything but the cage, get the kit assembled and lit, then do the base last.
@@kylehansen1346 I know the feeling man... And the articulations itself are not that impressive based on the other reviews. I haven't received my refund yet and I am afraid it maybe too late to cancel :/
Ahhhh I’m tossing up between this and the PG Unicorn somebody help 😂
If you plan to get one, you'll end up getting the banshee and phenex and the pg line for all 3 specially the phenex is super expensive, i would get this and snag the other two variations in retail price..if you get it specially the phenex version.
Iam guessing the full armor weapons can be combined
@Elijah Park she does some good review...to bad not in english thou😆
dang hes packing heat
I want that someday
Yea, it's really cool!
Me too
I'll wait for MGEX Phenex. I mean, if you're gonna buy an expensive kit, might as well go ham.
Hmm i wanna get this for my birthday but I'm still a noob at gunpla I only built 3 gunpla so this will be a challenge
This gunpla is not for noobs. As the name suggest, it's Master Grade Extreeeeeeme!
Just take your time, be gentle with cutting the nubs - even though this is heavily under-gated which is great. My only issues when I was first starting was nubs, but this kit nails not having those issues.
Wait till bandai releases pgex
The light it's like vains
The most ridiculous thing about this kit, is that the most expensive part is without a doubt the LEDs. Those always hike up the price up. But also, will be the feature you use the least. Because for whatever reason, Bandai decided to yet again, not give us an option to plug the thing to a PC or a wall, so, unless you wanna change batteries every two days, or scratch build the circuit yourself (which entails cutting up a $250 kit) younare gonna light up that Unicorn maybe once a week, look at it and turn it off again. It's such a stupid move.
I havent built the kit yet myself but it shouldn't be too hard to wire up some form of usb power so long as you're cool with picking one color and sticking with it. I'm more surprised bandai didn't choose to integrate a rechargeable battery into the frame honestly
3 double AA battery's ? About 1.5v each ,
5v power adapter , strip the negative and positive wires , solder them to the negative and positive ends of the battery pack on the bottom, plug it into your wall.
Great vid, how did did miss out on this?
What ever happened to sid and the old crew?
They left the company years ago and no longer reside in Japan.
@@hobbylinktv Thanks for the Update🤘
06:30 'Syd was still here' :(
Bro.. the legs can bend more.. move the flaps away
The most EXpensive MG to date?
*insert Kamen Rider W Xtreme memory henshin sound
Lol...this just made me want Rider inspired Gundam kits.
I hope We see an MGEX perfect Strike or Exia
They may have to redo the Exia frame, iirc it was not so good.
Also based on this review, the articulations are not as good. I feel making an MGEX Exia is not as good as saving up for a PG Exia with LED. Just my opinion.
@OriginalDrDeLeon I mean so do we Gramps and Astrays
@@Zephyrs009 I have to admit I love Exia, but yea... unless they fix some of the issues I read then yea... Even still, not sure if MGEX is worth it atm.
And Seed as a whole is overdone .
I’m getting a kampfer vide
When it comes out
Its out now! Backorder here: shop.hlj.com/2ZDX1TB
Ehhhh I don't want to be a spoil sport but I still don't see the appeal of the kit to be honest for the price.ill admit the full integration of the led with cha going colours into the frame of an mg kit size is impressive and cool but I'd be too afraid posing and would rather get the full armour unicorn or just the original one, and for the price of this kit I'd rather splash out on the PG. Nothing against anyone who likes or wants this as you do get a lot and again the engineering is impressive but this is a pass for me
The original kit is a handgrenade. Don't get it.
30:57 bro look at this dood... no no no... what's with the face??? hell no it's BAD man. I'll stick with the PG version
Looks like it's assembled wrong. Go look at other reviews because this is not the best one, didn't even know the flaps behind the knee could move out to allow a 180 degree bend
He assembed it wrong.
Price is ridiculous, why not release stand alone the led expansion just like pg vers.
Ready to be milked by bandai.
I hope they don't!
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Between the flaps not being moved for the knee and the horn always misaligned, this review was pretty cringe
At least transform the head properly. He looks like a third party mess after the transformation. Man I really miss Syd. Like you guys ever aren't happy with what your doing. The Kygrios review was a tell tell sign as well
This kit is such a rip off.
If only they aren't using that shitty 3.0 hands. I rather have removable hands than that tbh.
Bandai lied to us the articulation is trash it’s almost like the old one
It's much better than the old one. You can move flaps on the knee so it can do a full bend.
Not impressed. Maybe if you'd given us a peek under the hood, showing how the LEDs fit in and flex with the joints. I still find the RG to be the most impressive version of the unicorn model kits.
Coming tomorrow!
hobbylink.tv I’ll check it out then. Thanks
this "review" didnt do , this kit, any justice, this "review" just showed us what we already know 😴😴. Come on dude wheres the engineering side, show us the inner frame, show something new, whats under the hood, and what bandai did to fit those LEDs compared to the old MG unicorn.
also the goofy head transformation you dudes did isnt helping.
Dear Candey,
There is more footage, we are doing a two-part upload. Tomorrow will be the build and what Todd noticed while assembling the inner frame. We like showing the product off first because that's how people know that the promotional pictures actually match the end result. Same time tomorrow will be more up your ally I think!