this is the first video of yours i have ever watched. Hearing you say that you never thought there would be a master grade version of this kit makes me think of how I am sad that we never got a master grade or perfect grade reborns gundam cannon.
Nice vid always been a big fan of ur works my old account cant comment so i created a new one that could lol... gj sir ! love ur reviews keep them coming :)
Nice review. I had the same gripes with my MG Exia Dark Matter, trying to make the kit stand is very tricky. And when you do get it to stand, all it needs is a slight bump to make it fall over. But still, I like the way it looks, especially the color scheme and the ice & fire swords :D And one other reason I got this kit is because Meijin Kawaguchi is awesome :D
lindinle yup, you need to get them in all the way. That was also an issue when I was building mine. Be careful though, trying to get the shoulder pads all the way in is extremely hard, I was scared I might break off the shoulder joint because I was using brute force. I recommend you sand down the socket of the shoulder pad wherein the joint goes in, so that it becomes less tight and you get a legitimate snug fit.
Hey Jabman I have a quick question. I am trying to top coat my kits now and for some reason the spray I am using keeps taking off some paint or bubbles. Its a krylon maxx flat clear spray paint and it doesn't matter if I hand paint or use the same brand of spray paint on my kits it will bubble or thin my paint job. Is it because Im putting it on to thick or do I need to change my flat coat spray. Great job on the model kits and reviews.
Sorry, silly question: do you have a central place where you have/list all of your MG Kit of the years? Excellent reviews, thank you for taking the time for putting them up! I am slowly working my way through all of them.
Isteak80 I have done a kit of the year video for every year I have been on youtube, but no there is no place for a full listing.........there probably should be however, maybe I will do a video listing them all later this year.
***** That would be awesome! Thanks again for your reviews. I've been lucky enough to live in Japan for the last 3 years and I'm about to head back to the States, and your reviews have been very helpful in deciding which kits to go for/prioritize.
I have a question. this white piece one the side of my standard Exia's waist is broken. If i get this kit, does it have unused Parts that were used for the standard Exia? Cause it seems to have another sword connection than the standard Exia.
Fun fact: if you use the original exia gn drive, you cant use the red shoulder/chest antenna thing. Also the drive that the dark matter uses is the 00 raiser's GN drive.
Hey jabman I've been looking for a good source on how to clean my gunpla when becoming dusty is there a certain way you clean it without damaging the kit and most efficient way. If you could make a video when ever you have spare time that would be great. Thanks for your time.
unfortunately piece by piece, some parts can be assembled and then painted but this is generally the exception not the rule. if you paint the frame assembled you will always find gaps when your done.
I might have been more excited for this kit were it not for the tremendous, overshadowing presence of the MG Double X lurking just around the corner, casting its heavenly glow on us all.
***** can I get your recommendation I want to build a mg, typically my first mg but which should I pick or buy, my mind stuck between Mg Sengoku Astray And Mg buster gundam but which are more good for dynamic pose and etc for photograph
My first MG was the 00 seven sword G but dude its all about taste. My new fav MG gundams are the new Astray blue frame D, and the sengoku red frame. As i own the original 2 older versions of both of those gundams its cool to combine all the parts of both kits to look awesome.
This kit is a perfect cance to have exia repair 2 if you missed out on that release. the majority of the part's are there, just a lot of painting and patience needed.
***** Why? The parts are there...MG dark matter exia is a MG exia R2 with new runners. You can choose to make the original exia (minus gn cables), MG exia r2 in dark matter colors if you want
...I take it this has those bad angles mg exia had+back issues because of the wings then? ...might need a sale or when my 20+ backlog thins out then before I get it
Exia Dark Matter is my very first gunpla. First i was like "Ugh..i really want star build or exia amazing." even thought I already bought it. And one day i realized this gunpla is perfect for me because it's freaking badass! I want this MG as my 2nd gunpla. And Thanks for the info!
I got the Awsome Exia Kit and I have left it on the shelf and he stands just fine so I'm a bit surprised this one has a hard time of that on the ground
I just learned about these models I never made one before... this is probably my favorite looking one asking with freedom 2.0 but people say this exia isn't good.:/
i love the looks of this especially how the wing binders at the top kindaa look like shark mouths or is that just me also tbh i admit at first i hated the dark matter but now i LOVE it
One comment: I feel Exia Dark Matter just looks like Exia started hanging out with a bad crowd... Namely, the Thrones. Few questions: Are there enough leftover parts to make a straight red and black Exia? And are the ankles ANY better on this gal?
darthalucard Yes you can make a complete black exia but, you don't get all the clear rubber pieces to complete it. But, you can make a black Exia R2 because it is basically a remold of R2.
Anybody that has this have any issues with the face mask type thing? I got it to stay on but it feels like it's just going to pop out at the slightest bump.
haha the end killed me. as someone who has been pushed further and farther away from star wars over the past few years due to being let down, seeing R2 with a GN drive made me want to go watch the original trilogy all over again.
The DM Exia's shoulders remind me a lot of the Blitz's. Great review Jabman.
Someone finally built it! Looks great. I'm a fan of Exia, so this looks like it might be fun.
this is the first video of yours i have ever watched. Hearing you say that you never thought there would be a master grade version of this kit makes me think of how I am sad that we never got a master grade or perfect grade reborns gundam cannon.
we may get a reborns yet, cross your fingers
DUDE.... Please do a review of that R2.
This is Shadow the Hedgehog to the Gundam franchise.
Nice vid always been a big fan of ur works my old account cant comment so i created a new one that could lol... gj sir ! love ur reviews keep them coming :)
Nice review. I had the same gripes with my MG Exia Dark Matter, trying to make the kit stand is very tricky. And when you do get it to stand, all it needs is a slight bump to make it fall over. But still, I like the way it looks, especially the color scheme and the ice & fire swords :D And one other reason I got this kit is because Meijin Kawaguchi is awesome :D
+ZeroStriker426 the shoulders pads on mine are loose. im not sure if i stuck the arms on all the way.
lindinle yup, you need to get them in all the way. That was also an issue when I was building mine. Be careful though, trying to get the shoulder pads all the way in is extremely hard, I was scared I might break off the shoulder joint because I was using brute force. I recommend you sand down the socket of the shoulder pad wherein the joint goes in, so that it becomes less tight and you get a legitimate snug fit.
Hey Jabman I have a quick question. I am trying to top coat my kits now and for some reason the spray I am using keeps taking off some paint or bubbles. Its a krylon maxx flat clear spray paint and it doesn't matter if I hand paint or use the same brand of spray paint on my kits it will bubble or thin my paint job. Is it because Im putting it on to thick or do I need to change my flat coat spray. Great job on the model kits and reviews.
+jabman025 what paint did you use for the sword of fire?
The dark matter flyer kind of looks like Laserbeak from transformers
did you come up with a way to store the long and short Gn blades and the extra beam saber handles?
Sorry, silly question: do you have a central place where you have/list all of your MG Kit of the years? Excellent reviews, thank you for taking the time for putting them up! I am slowly working my way through all of them.
Isteak80 I have done a kit of the year video for every year I have been on youtube, but no there is no place for a full listing.........there probably should be however, maybe I will do a video listing them all later this year.
***** That would be awesome! Thanks again for your reviews. I've been lucky enough to live in Japan for the last 3 years and I'm about to head back to the States, and your reviews have been very helpful in deciding which kits to go for/prioritize.
the shield on the right arm doesn't have a fold gimmick like the Exia has? I mean, you can't mount one of the blades in it and have it folded back?
i have the HG version of this and i totally re-coloured it into red metallic, not bad at all..
I have a question. this white piece one the side of my standard Exia's waist is broken. If i get this kit, does it have unused Parts that were used for the standard Exia? Cause it seems to have another sword connection than the standard Exia.
you meant the holder for the gn long/short blade?
Fun fact: if you use the original exia gn drive, you cant use the red shoulder/chest antenna thing. Also the drive that the dark matter uses is the 00 raiser's GN drive.
Are the decals included water slide?
do you have to buy the led separately or is it included
Hey jabman I've been looking for a good source on how to clean my gunpla when becoming dusty is there a certain way you clean it without damaging the kit and most efficient way. If you could make a video when ever you have spare time that would be great. Thanks for your time.
Bro what I do is keyboard cleaner. The small straw is good for tight areas
I use a can of compressed air, and a swiffer duster
question does this kit countain some parts to create exia repair 2
hey jabman is it better to paint the inner frame already built or piece by piece?
unfortunately piece by piece, some parts can be assembled and then painted but this is generally the exception not the rule. if you paint the frame assembled you will always find gaps when your done.
+jabman025 Can i have it?
my kit came with alot of side armor same as yours but im just curious its way more than just an extra gxdrive
I didn't expect this kit to be any better than the old exia the hg was the same way to me
Hey jabman, what type of paint did you use exactly for the "ice sword"? i'm not exactly a big fan of the crap "silver" look.
CerealxChris antu testors icy blue with a light coat of pearl white on top
***** Thanks a ton, will be doing that for sure.
Hi Jabman, can you have a review on the MG Build Gundam Mk-II? Thanks!
I might have been more excited for this kit were it not for the tremendous, overshadowing presence of the MG Double X lurking just around the corner, casting its heavenly glow on us all.
does he has the same color as the hg one? or this is more red-ish?
I love it, a Mobile Suit of Ice and Fire! The best part is it's already in House Targaryen colors, lol.
If you miss out on the exia, is this a good buy??
***** can I get your recommendation I want to build a mg, typically my first mg but which should I pick or buy, my mind stuck between Mg Sengoku Astray And Mg buster gundam but which are more good for dynamic pose and etc for photograph
My first MG was the 00 seven sword G but dude its all about taste. My new fav MG gundams are the new Astray blue frame D, and the sengoku red frame. As i own the original 2 older versions of both of those gundams its cool to combine all the parts of both kits to look awesome.
Hey Jabaman025 Nice review. Can you also do a review on the MG Double X Gundam???
Erm....How are the ankles on this compared to the normal Exia MG?
Waiting for the eventual Exia Amazing exclusive release.......
did you apply the black detail to the model and how?
what's the detailing like on this kit?
I wanna paint one of the DM Fliers to have Exia Colours and jam it on the back of an Exia
This kit is a perfect cance to have exia repair 2 if you missed out on that release. the majority of the part's are there, just a lot of painting and patience needed.
***** Why? The parts are there...MG dark matter exia is a MG exia R2 with new runners. You can choose to make the original exia (minus gn cables), MG exia r2 in dark matter colors if you want
Um.... can you make the gn sword kai?
What am I suppose to do with the extra parts? (Dark matter is my first gunpla)
save em for a kit bash later, pitch em they are not needed for this kit, but you could use them if you ever buy a MG exia
...I take it this has those bad angles mg exia had+back issues because of the wings then?
...might need a sale or when my 20+ backlog thins out then before I get it
Exia Dark Matter is my very first gunpla. First i was like "Ugh..i really want star build or exia amazing." even thought I already bought it. And one day i realized this gunpla is perfect for me because it's freaking badass! I want this MG as my 2nd gunpla. And Thanks for the info!
I got the Awsome Exia Kit and I have left it on the shelf and he stands just fine so I'm a bit surprised this one has a hard time of that on the ground
Does it come with the led
Omg the left shoulder armor on mines keeps poping off when i try to pose it
I just learned about these models I never made one before... this is probably my favorite looking one asking with freedom 2.0 but people say this exia isn't good.:/
You have a Yotsuba figure, jabman?
i love the looks of this especially how the wing binders at the top kindaa look like shark mouths or is that just me also tbh i admit at first i hated the dark matter but now i LOVE it
I'm not a fan of the kit but the decals looks great though
Nice review as always
Please make a video of the DX when it come out. :)
I take it you don't get all the parts to make a Black and Red Exia?
Cardfight Destiny all the parts no, most of the parts yes
***** I think it comes with all the parts for the R2
Awsome review
Can u make a video about ur collection?
lol that last part cracked me up
One comment: I feel Exia Dark Matter just looks like Exia started hanging out with a bad crowd... Namely, the Thrones.
Few questions: Are there enough leftover parts to make a straight red and black Exia? And are the ankles ANY better on this gal?
He mentioned the ankles are better here, as well as the shoulders, luckily. not sure on the leftover parts, outside of the GN drive.
darthalucard Yes you can make a complete black exia but, you don't get all the clear rubber pieces to complete it. But, you can make a black Exia R2 because it is basically a remold of R2.
why u not use led ?
Shoulders are from wing gundam
where do u get all these gundams..i get mine in chinatown,.. my gundam looks different from ur gundam models
Anybody that has this have any issues with the face mask type thing? I got it to stay on but it feels like it's just going to pop out at the slightest bump.
You can almost make an Exia Repair II with the parts it comes with.
OMG! YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (that ending though)
hahaha never saw that coming! R2D2 with GN Drive!
i kinda regretted buying the hg version of exia dark matter, some parts are just too loose to be put with the exia
Is this as bad as Mechgaikotsu makes it out?
Actually the legs and the back skirt armor are from the exia r2 not the exia we got way back
cool, like every detail is cool) Warframe reminds Warframe)
*When a normal release gets P-Bandai parts
are you talking about the trans-am-ish parts?
austin nichols i think he means that you get exia R2 Parts
Perfect ending
I'm sad it isn't so good, because they're not gonna make another MG Dark matter..
I want this
haha the end killed me. as someone who has been pushed further and farther away from star wars over the past few years due to being let down, seeing R2 with a GN drive made me want to go watch the original trilogy all over again.
Those wings look like shark heads.
...what would this scale be? since the HG is 1:1...
BlitzkriegOmega Its still 1/100 like any MG, the kits they use in BF are mostly 1/144 (with some SD's thrown in or that one 1/48 Zaku)
xSkye629x the thing is, that the in-show models are 1:144. the models in real life are based on the model kits, so they're 1:1
am I the only one who thinks the hilt looks too big for the fire blade
I'm not a fan of the Exia, and I'm definitely not a fan of this design. Though in the future I might get it if there is a sale.
Who here wants to bet on a P-Bandai Exia Ameijin soon?
my legs for my MG dark Exia sucks so bad :( they swing so easily that it's a joke.
you may want to disassemble the legs to make sure it isn't broken or missing a piece.
+Zach Switzer Try reinforcing it with some paint, rubber glue, or pipe tape.
I was thinking of doing just that.
Zach Switzer Make sure to do it in very thing amounts so it doesn't end with the joints no longer fitting or being too tight to move.
Goku... XD
Dude it looks like a kamen rider
R2D2 Trans Am lol.
Trasm AM R2-D2 xD
Must have R2-D2
+jabman025 what paint did you use for the sword of fire?
+Greveille Jones nothing, what you see is what come right out of the box
***** okay because I have the MG exia dm and I didn't see that color sword. I'll check again.
+jabman025 I have a question about your original mg exia. have the pegs in the hands begun to wear out?
+Wireless_Phantom The old Exia hands were never good to start with mines already worn out within a week.
Yukimabi okay good to know
Does it come with the led