@@MechaGaikotsu It's mostly what you'd expect from a kit from the 90s. A notable thing about it is that there are decals that are pre-printed on the parts directly. Which helps since all the stickers for mine have long since fallen off. There are also a lot of seam lines on this one that are very obvious. That might turn off a lot of people. The polycaps for the wings of mine have also loosened enough that the wings kind of droop while in MS if I don't secure them with some tape. Articulation is also very stiff since the torso needs to be a solid piece to facilitate the transformation of the Wave Rider mode. All in all, pretty good kit. If you have a 2.0 or one of the Z-Plus models, then those would pose a lot better. My only real disclaimer is that mine is proper *old* old as I got it way back in 2000 so a lot of it has worn down. If you can find one, just note that the stickers may not work anymore because of the age.
@@billythenarwhal1579 The RG Zeta? You have my condolences. I actually thought mine was broken and initially asked for a refund until I found out online that *all* of them were bad.
For those wondering why this kit doesn't have the detailed look that is commonly associated of Ver. Ka. kits, as well as having a deeper chest armor and smaller wings compared to other MG Zeta Gundam kits, this is because Katoki aimed this kit to be as show accurate as possible
@@CJWproductions To be fair, if you've seen his other designs, you'll find that they're not that super detailed. The only major outliers are the Nu Gundam and the Sazabi
@@bsti112590 I personally think that kit wasn't a drastic departure from the original lineart. The HiRM Wing Zero EW was way more of a drastic departure
I know there was qualms about the look of this kit when it was unveiled, but I never had any doubt it would be an engineering marvel. I hope we get updated Zeta plus kits down the line.
@@OvAeons from some who does stop motion that is gonna take forever, certainly increasing the wait time by months if actually integrated into the review But you know I might do it
I’m glad you still remember about the vortex generators, i’ve pointed it out to other people but it seems like they have not really cared, but i’m glad you do
I am hoping with this out, they do a remake of the Zeta plus. They mention the Zeta plus in the Katoki interview. It ll probably be P-Bandai but id be willing to pay that price
Fun fact, the base of the thumb palm being white is more art and anime accurate to the source, Bandai wasn't kidding about making it the most accurate kit, except the hip skirt armor-
I'm very pleased and surprised to hear that its feels "rock solid" given just how many moving parts are in it and just how complicated a transformation it has to be able to do. I am curious if it maintains that after going through the transformation and back.
ZakuAurelius' review covers that. the 2.0 is more anime-accurate and the wing binders are bigger. in the end, it comes down to personal preference. also the Hyper Mega Launcher from the 2.0 doesnt work on the Ver Ka straight out of the box.
@@billythenarwhal1579 yeah. But my point is if you're debating whether to get the Ver Ka or 2.0, it's pretty much down to personal preference, as the 2.0 is still a good buy, even today
@Yiminy Cricket Hmmm, I see. I'm still on the fence with this and the HG Lfrith Jiu from P-Bandai as my next purchase. I wait for the full review to see if I want to commit to the Zeta Ver. Ka.
I got the ZZ and it was in my top 3 easiest kits Only beaten by the EG Grand daddy and HG ECOAS Jegan Only complicated part was the easy transformation
ZakuAurelius has exactly this up. He built the 1.0 and 2.0 before he built this, and has them standing side by side on a turn table at the end. But he only does the side-by-side detail comparison with the 2.0. There's also a few other comparison vids out there.
I got the 2.0 a day a before the Ver. Ka was announced and originally wanted to stick with it cause i initially didn't like the look if the Ver. Ka. My opinion turned around 180° i need this so bad now lmao I love the Zeta Gundam so much
The white on thumb is anime accurate. They just didn’t do that on previous kit. Same thing with PG Astray having white and red on finger while MG doesn’t bc technology weren’t there
I have this kit in the box, and I'm planning on building with little to few modifications in the paint job. I want to keep the transformation from mobile suit to wave shooter, and adding LED lights may impede the kit from doing so.
Beautiful kit I've got it along with the ZZ, RX78, and Nu waiting to be built. Doubt it'll happen but I wouldn't mind a Ver. Ka of the Victory, and maybe the Turn A.
Would you be able to show a transformation of just the frame? I think that would be a good example of how solid the frame is and what suits would we see using it
Don't have the 1.0 to compare but i do have almost every 2.0 even the zeta karaba trio to comapre this to...the design of the ver ka is much more refined and you can definitely tell that its a lot more easy to move and transform into a wave rider. The amount of articulation this has in order for it to move like this and even transform is really an advancement for the zeta line. I would say that its really now the same and solid kit like the RX 78-2 3.0 and ZZ VerKa 😊
Yep, definitely want a comparison. I actually like the 2.0 quite a lot, it's a bit of a must-have kit if you want to try a little bit of everything that gunpla has to offer. I have no doubt that it's mechanically superior in every way, but I'm not too sure about the appearance. I think the shoulders look narrower and kind of pushed forward so it looks like a kid trying to look tough. The ver ka changes are a matter of taste - I like my very chunky Mk II and Zeta, and Katoki likes his slimmed down suits and hanging breast vents. I do like that the wings aren't a massive brick though. It's hard to say, I might prefer this one in person, I might not.
As great as this kit may be, it still annoys me that there are so many well-liked designs across the franchise that have never gotten a MG. The original Zeta is still a great kit; to update a suit which was already good enough as is feels like taking away a slot from something more deserving of the ver ka treatment.
…..WOWZA…. I knew it was going to be good, but WOWZA. It looks so gorgeous!! I TRULY WANT IT. Get this, and the ZETA 2.0 to leave it Transformed in its JET FORM, and it would be a masterpiece of a Diorama!
I have to wait to get mine… HLJ wasn’t getting enough stock for all the preorders. But that’s fine. I’ll patiently wait until I can add this to my Hyaku-Shiki 2.0 and Gundam Mk II 2.0.
One thing I would like you to maybe see or cover in your review is how it compares to other ver ka kits like the ZZ gundam and other transforming mobile suits in the line.
Ok, one thing you absolutely have to do if you can is compare it to the last true Zeta MG release in the form of the 2.0 since thats what most people have experience with. Down to comparing the transformation quality.
Granted it is already built, but i did this with the MG barbatos' silver piston ends: you would be left with really bad unpainted nub marks and using a chrome paint pen makes it nearly invisible. So i highly recommend using it if there are any unsightly edges.
This is not related to the kit itself but just a quick question, where did you get that runner holder I recently got one of those racks for runners and it was completely useless, but that holder might actually help. I don't have that much space on my table which is why I am looking for something like this.
In my country right now, the preorder for the Zeta ver ka is the same price as getting an original MG Zeta 2.0. I've had the 2.0 in my cart since your review on it and kept hesitating to pay the scalper prices for it, but now I've bit the bullet and done the preorder for this. Once scalpers get a hold of it and realize the prices are the same, they will double the ver ka to like $200
i really hope theres a 3rd party metal frame replacement kit for this MG soon. would rather be safe than sorry with any moving/transforming parts, especially on a Zeta
Oh man, my favorite gundam lookin so damn good. I hope my pre-order went through and I don't have to wait ages cus I need this thing on my shelf. Hyaku shiki so lonely up there.
Great video as usual! I would love in your actual review to compare it over the years to the other Zetas (not sure if you have the 1.0 but the 2.0/RG at least) and how they compare/changed over the years! It would be neat to see just how much bandai has improved/changed gimmicks and how they assembled their gunpla before. So far this kit is looking mighty fine. It's too bad Mg releases have basically slowed down to a halt.
I'm simple Man, I ser Gundam Zeta, I upvote
Yes ser
Wonder what mg zeta zaku looks like…
You should change it from Ser to Z
Ser?
@@hamakaze9812 it's the Typo It's supposed to be See but he typo Ser so might as well change it into Z so "I'm simple Man, I Z Gundam Zeta, I upvote"
As someone who owns damn near every Zeta Gundam kit to ever come out, this one was just a joy to put together.
How is the MG 1.0? I'm wondering if it's worth the build?
Me who works in 1/144 only so I had to build the RG 😅
@@MechaGaikotsu It's mostly what you'd expect from a kit from the 90s.
A notable thing about it is that there are decals that are pre-printed on the parts directly. Which helps since all the stickers for mine have long since fallen off.
There are also a lot of seam lines on this one that are very obvious. That might turn off a lot of people.
The polycaps for the wings of mine have also loosened enough that the wings kind of droop while in MS if I don't secure them with some tape.
Articulation is also very stiff since the torso needs to be a solid piece to facilitate the transformation of the Wave Rider mode.
All in all, pretty good kit. If you have a 2.0 or one of the Z-Plus models, then those would pose a lot better.
My only real disclaimer is that mine is proper *old* old as I got it way back in 2000 so a lot of it has worn down.
If you can find one, just note that the stickers may not work anymore because of the age.
@@billythenarwhal1579 The RG Zeta? You have my condolences. I actually thought mine was broken and initially asked for a refund until I found out online that *all* of them were bad.
@@billythenarwhal1579 omg same 😭 It’s quite broken for me and its transformation makes me wanna destroy it
For those wondering why this kit doesn't have the detailed look that is commonly associated of Ver. Ka. kits, as well as having a deeper chest armor and smaller wings compared to other MG Zeta Gundam kits, this is because Katoki aimed this kit to be as show accurate as possible
How dare he. /S
If you're wondering why this kit doesn't look like a Katoki kit, it's because it was made to not look like a Katoki kit.
@@CJWproductions To be fair, if you've seen his other designs, you'll find that they're not that super detailed. The only major outliers are the Nu Gundam and the Sazabi
@@titan133760 and Wing Zero EW, at least for the MG Ver. Ka redesign.
@@bsti112590 I personally think that kit wasn't a drastic departure from the original lineart. The HiRM Wing Zero EW was way more of a drastic departure
I know there was qualms about the look of this kit when it was unveiled, but I never had any doubt it would be an engineering marvel. I hope we get updated Zeta plus kits down the line.
agree, the white and red zeta, armuro's i think? looks cool color wise
Viper zeta
Me too! I’m still holding out for a new c1 and GP01 and or 02😅😂
There's so much layered detail in this kit it looks like it barely needs any panel lining. I'm excited to get my hands on it!
New drinking game: Every time MGK says "absolutely"
Death, just death.
Now I want an Exia Ver.Ka, since the other MS from 00 S1 got basically the 2.0 frame treatment while poor old Exia is a castle of cards.
We'd more get an MG Exia 2.0 than a Ver. Ka.
I'd absolutely love to see a comparison between the animation of the transformation and this one
a stop motion would be cool
@@OvAeons from some who does stop motion that is gonna take forever, certainly increasing the wait time by months if actually integrated into the review
But you know I might do it
@@n_ex13
Some channels do stop motion builds so it's probably going to happen eventually.
@@ONILEO00 yeah probably I might actually do it myself, but I think it is absurd to believe mecha Gaikotsu review is gonna feature it
I always love the Katoki designs and seeing the zeta as a ver ka kit is beautiful.
I’m glad you still remember about the vortex generators, i’ve pointed it out to other people but it seems like they have not really cared, but i’m glad you do
I am hoping with this out, they do a remake of the Zeta plus. They mention the Zeta plus in the Katoki interview. It ll probably be P-Bandai but id be willing to pay that price
i adore your long , detail vids .not only show the whole progress it's also ez for viewers like me to take a full loook of the kit
really looking forward to see a comparison with the previous 2.0 MG kit
Fun fact, the base of the thumb palm being white is more art and anime accurate to the source, Bandai wasn't kidding about making it the most accurate kit, except the hip skirt armor-
Ok, this videos definitely sells this kit. The engineering is amazing
I'm very pleased and surprised to hear that its feels "rock solid" given just how many moving parts are in it and just how complicated a transformation it has to be able to do. I am curious if it maintains that after going through the transformation and back.
I pray this is the zeta kit that stops the bad zeta kit curse where they’re cursed to be bad on full build excluding the PG
My 2.0 with the HML does fine for me.
White thumb segment is 100% accurate to the art, such great attention to detail.
I wonder how does the Ver. Ka compares to the Ver. 2 before it.
ZakuAurelius' review covers that. the 2.0 is more anime-accurate and the wing binders are bigger. in the end, it comes down to personal preference. also the Hyper Mega Launcher from the 2.0 doesnt work on the Ver Ka straight out of the box.
Well aren't Ver Ka supposed to kinda be more akin to RGs than they are anime accurate?
@@billythenarwhal1579 yeah. But my point is if you're debating whether to get the Ver Ka or 2.0, it's pretty much down to personal preference, as the 2.0 is still a good buy, even today
@Yiminy Cricket Hmmm, I see. I'm still on the fence with this and the HG Lfrith Jiu from P-Bandai as my next purchase. I wait for the full review to see if I want to commit to the Zeta Ver. Ka.
@@asraelhimura9653 i already saw ZakuAurelius' review, and personally, I wish to get both the ver ka AND 2.0
I never built a Ver Ka before because I heard they are either bad or too complicated, but I'm definitely gonna get this kit!
I got the ZZ and it was in my top 3 easiest kits
Only beaten by the EG Grand daddy and HG ECOAS Jegan
Only complicated part was the easy transformation
My top 5 MG kits are easily all ver Kas
I just picked this up from my local hobby lobby for like $40. I’m loving the build so far
I love the new worktable set up. The vibe feels so professional, the colors, the hi-res video, it all works together nicely 👍
Take a shot every time you hear Mecha says "Absooolutely".
Best Gundam of all Gundams. Peak of the peak Gundam design. Love it!❤ thanks for the video!
Fun fact, if you look at the line art for the Zeta gundam it shows the white on the thumb and palm of the hand.
The perfect Zeta imo is the Zeta that has the looks of the RG and the build & overall structure of the Ver Ka.
The zeta we've all been waiting for
I'd really like to see a comparison to all the other Zetas out there.
ZakuAurelius has exactly this up. He built the 1.0 and 2.0 before he built this, and has them standing side by side on a turn table at the end. But he only does the side-by-side detail comparison with the 2.0. There's also a few other comparison vids out there.
why do i feel lust to this kit now?
I got the 2.0 a day a before the Ver. Ka was announced and originally wanted to stick with it cause i initially didn't like the look if the Ver. Ka.
My opinion turned around 180° i need this so bad now lmao
I love the Zeta Gundam so much
The white on thumb is anime accurate. They just didn’t do that on previous kit. Same thing with PG Astray having white and red on finger while MG doesn’t bc technology weren’t there
Katoki gave Zeta justice after the hand grenade rg and neutral Mg v2 and Hg
thinking about getting the ZZ and Zeta ver ka, so i just want to see how they would look together in the review :D
I have this kit in the box, and I'm planning on building with little to few modifications in the paint job. I want to keep the transformation from mobile suit to wave shooter, and adding LED lights may impede the kit from doing so.
Chefs kiss 🤌
I just really want to see it side by side with the ZZ!
The cockpit seat can rotate so kamille will always sit upright in both ma and ms mode
Beautiful kit I've got it along with the ZZ, RX78, and Nu waiting to be built. Doubt it'll happen but I wouldn't mind a Ver. Ka of the Victory, and maybe the Turn A.
Would you be able to show a transformation of just the frame? I think that would be a good example of how solid the frame is and what suits would we see using it
I will get this for my B-day and paint it too, it will be the very first mg I paint so wish me luck!
After having over 60 Gunpla this is actually My first Zeta. Also the best! I love it a lot.
Cool looking kit
Don't have the 1.0 to compare but i do have almost every 2.0 even the zeta karaba trio to comapre this to...the design of the ver ka is much more refined and you can definitely tell that its a lot more easy to move and transform into a wave rider. The amount of articulation this has in order for it to move like this and even transform is really an advancement for the zeta line. I would say that its really now the same and solid kit like the RX 78-2 3.0 and ZZ VerKa 😊
Yep, definitely want a comparison. I actually like the 2.0 quite a lot, it's a bit of a must-have kit if you want to try a little bit of everything that gunpla has to offer.
I have no doubt that it's mechanically superior in every way, but I'm not too sure about the appearance. I think the shoulders look narrower and kind of pushed forward so it looks like a kid trying to look tough.
The ver ka changes are a matter of taste - I like my very chunky Mk II and Zeta, and Katoki likes his slimmed down suits and hanging breast vents. I do like that the wings aren't a massive brick though. It's hard to say, I might prefer this one in person, I might not.
Zeta Gundam is my favorite Gundam. I might fork out the money for this
As great as this kit may be, it still annoys me that there are so many well-liked designs across the franchise that have never gotten a MG. The original Zeta is still a great kit; to update a suit which was already good enough as is feels like taking away a slot from something more deserving of the ver ka treatment.
its gotten a mg but man the gp unite shouldve gotten mg 2.0s yeats ago at this point
I like these type of reviews @MechaGaikotsu you should make more reviews like this when it comes to mgs
What I want to know and see in a review about this kit?? *EVERYTHING.*
As someone who doesn't have the 2.0 Zeta I'd love to see a comparison so I can decide whether to get this or the 2.0.
This one's my first love for gundam, it always be one of my favourites. Really glad they made the ver. Ka. Now excuse me, gotta go to buy it.
Please include also Hyaku shiki, mkII, ZZ in the review. To complete the set.
I love the huge bell-bottom/MegaManX legs😍😍
Bandai: people are less interested in gundam models
backorder: years long
The lack of a stand in this kit saddens me 😢
Satisfaction in completion.. whenever i finish building transformable plamo..😏
…..WOWZA…. I knew it was going to be good, but WOWZA. It looks so gorgeous!! I TRULY WANT IT. Get this, and the ZETA 2.0 to leave it Transformed in its JET FORM, and it would be a masterpiece of a Diorama!
I'd personally like to know if the transformation gimmick on this is solid and a step up compared to the 2.0
Just bought mine from newtype as soon as they came in stock.
Ahh MG Zet... OOOooooo Kill Team! Even shinier boxes!
Cant wait to see them full review. I gotta say thou man, whats up with the finger claws. Dont those things they in the way our building? Hahaha
This is what i've been looking for
Zeta is No.1 Gundam out there
You're definitely getting ur money worth with this kit
God I wish I got this kit
Pre-ordered mine the second I heard of it. I'm just waiting to see it.
I just picked this kit up at Hobby Lobby. It was 40% off.
I have to wait to get mine… HLJ wasn’t getting enough stock for all the preorders. But that’s fine. I’ll patiently wait until I can add this to my Hyaku-Shiki 2.0 and Gundam Mk II 2.0.
Of course they had to delay this from February to late April release when I went to Japan in late March! I was hoping to bring this home with me 😭😩
Would you consider this the definitive Zeta kit?
Mecha Gaikotsu you should try another kits like Trailblazer, Genesis or Ruling. Promise you'll loved them.😊
Almost looks like matte finish, i just hope it doesnt loose each time
If you have the time in the review, a comparison between the 2.0 and the ver ka for the main aspects would be great.
One thing I would like you to maybe see or cover in your review is how it compares to other ver ka kits like the ZZ gundam and other transforming mobile suits in the line.
i just got back from buying FM aerial and MG zeta ver ka, kinda excited to build those two on weekends !
This gundam screams "Toki wo Koete" all over it and its glorious!.
that thing is MASSIVE!
I can't wait to see you transform the Zeta
Ok, one thing you absolutely have to do if you can is compare it to the last true Zeta MG release in the form of the 2.0 since thats what most people have experience with. Down to comparing the transformation quality.
I like that they left the C-clips on this kit, that's literally why I don't like 2.0. So many C-clips on the upper body and waist.
Granted it is already built, but i did this with the MG barbatos' silver piston ends: you would be left with really bad unpainted nub marks and using a chrome paint pen makes it nearly invisible. So i highly recommend using it if there are any unsightly edges.
This is not related to the kit itself but just a quick question, where did you get that runner holder I recently got one of those racks for runners and it was completely useless, but that holder might actually help. I don't have that much space on my table which is why I am looking for something like this.
In my country right now, the preorder for the Zeta ver ka is the same price as getting an original MG Zeta 2.0. I've had the 2.0 in my cart since your review on it and kept hesitating to pay the scalper prices for it, but now I've bit the bullet and done the preorder for this. Once scalpers get a hold of it and realize the prices are the same, they will double the ver ka to like $200
glad to be able to be here early and see this review!
“Absolutely” count: 22
i really hope theres a 3rd party metal frame replacement kit for this MG soon. would rather be safe than sorry with any moving/transforming parts, especially on a Zeta
i hope the pg unleashed zeta will follow in the future. it'll be a monumental task
I’d love to see this next to the zeta and hyaku shiki 2.0!
Looking at the art of the Zeta the bases of the thumbs are actually white, so that's being color accurate to the anime which is rad.
Ughhh, I need this kit in my life
Could we see mg zeta zaku or the Gundam Team size comparisons mg plz?
Oh man, my favorite gundam lookin so damn good. I hope my pre-order went through and I don't have to wait ages cus I need this thing on my shelf. Hyaku shiki so lonely up there.
Would like to see it next to the Hyaku-Shiki
A size comparison for mobile armor kit with eclipse, wing zero etc will be nice form will be nice
You build the same way I do. From the feet upwards!
PEAK OF ZETA KIT
I'm glad I got to order this kit, even if it'll take 11 months to get here.
Great video as usual! I would love in your actual review to compare it over the years to the other Zetas (not sure if you have the 1.0 but the 2.0/RG at least) and how they compare/changed over the years! It would be neat to see just how much bandai has improved/changed gimmicks and how they assembled their gunpla before. So far this kit is looking mighty fine. It's too bad Mg releases have basically slowed down to a halt.
I hope bandai makes a zeta plus A1 using this mold
ZG always amaze me
So comparing with the two mgs i have built / mostly built... more barbie than nu ver ka... i might enjoy this one
next, 10-2023 Zeta P-Bandai-metal robot damashi KA Signature unit 3.