I ordered a kit and my family was excited cause they thought I ordered a cool as figure, and as I was opening the box I was hyping them up and when I opened it, they were like "oh shit"
@@fatcheeksjt1340 As an Owner of an MG Unicorn, It's a pretty good kit even after a decade, though you have to look out for loose parts such as the skirts and on my model, the ankles. So I recommend tightening up a few of those joints so it won't be a pain.
Another tip from an experienced builder: if your not a gundam fan still watch some of the shows as making an emotional connection to the MS design can justify some of the more expensive kits. I will own a HG Neo Zeong one day
My first kits were Gundam Wing Epion and the mass produced suits from 08th MS Team, which were the two series that got me started into Gundam. They were my favorite kits. I have Heavyarms coming in a few days and I'm so excited.
i hadn't watched any of the shows, but I had played several games with gundam, the emotional connection comes from the nostalgia of playing the game with my brothers growing up. Also having now watched IBO and TWFM I have a healthy attachment to some of those mobile suits.
Totally valid point! I generally build scale aircraft, but lately I'd been thinking about trying something new/different and Gunpla was an easy option. I watched a bit of SEED back like 20 or so years ago, but I've never been a Gundam aficionado. So I read up on what the latest series was, found The Witch From Mercury episodes online, watched all 13 over a weekend, and now I've GOT to get some of (er... all of) those suits!
People just getting into gunpla definitely should be guided to this. This video is so well informed and enjoyable. *WARNING* ITS MISSING: How to stop the crippling addiction of buying and building more and more gunpla kits....
My dumbass right after buying UC RG, pre-ordering the MG of Epyon, and buying the Xi-Gundam within the span of a day…as well as the RX-72 revive variant…and the american variant…oh no
Here's my first Gunpla story: I was on vacation in Oahu this year and my brother took me to a Don Quijote store (Japanese importer). I knew I wanted a few things but didn't really know what to get so I just grabbed an Entry Grade Gunpla off the wall for 10 bucks and said "what the heck, sure" without really knowing if I'd have the means of building it. I'd caught bits and pieces of Gundam Wing when it was on Toonami and was enamored but never dove into the show or franchise. Flash forward a month later and I built it: my first Gunpla GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. I was amazed at the engineering that went into just designing this tiny beginner's kit and now I want to get into more. I watched the 0079 Trilogy and I think I'm hooked... Awesome video, I feel confident moving forward :)
I am glad that i knew nothing of gunpla and picked up a high grade for my first one (It was RX-78-2 gundam beginner i didnt even know it was a beginner)
Kinda late but I also fucked up my first Gundam build back in 2016. I was 12 years old and had no tools whatsoever, I was just recently gifted a RG Freedom Gundam ZGMF-X10A and completely broke some parts. Really stressful to look at 4-5 years later.
'Does it cost a lot of money' Oh lord... I'm into 40K and dear lord when I checked the price on these kits I was shocked by how much cheaper everything was, the kits around the same size as a Land Raider tank are legit HALF THE DAMN PRICE THIS IS HEAVEN.
Yeah when compared to other things like anime figures and figmas they're really cheap the quality on almost all of them are great too so kudos to bandai
I watched this a year ago and as of today I have built 22 models. So happy this ended up in my recommendations. Thank you so much for making this video. I'm glad I picked up this hobby!!
@@MomSmoocha unless you start a youtube channel about your trials with high end kits so the rest of the community can laugh, cry, and then congratulate you when you succeed and learn new things and techniques.
Me, who's been watching videos on gunpla for around 4 years now despite never getting one: 👁👄👁 One day... one day I'll jump right in strong with a bunch of kits and maybe even a pg
@@vali69 I watched multiple videos and reviews before my first kit, so NY the time I watched this I already knew everything but kept watching cause it was fun, I only have 1 kit but plan to get more
I liked the 90's Gundam wing kits with the exception of Epyon and the Tall Geese models most of them were pretty good. Though if Epyon was the first model I might have not continued.
@@deltacatts3734 my dad has an HG Epyon and, even though they really aren't comparable, after building an RG Crossbone, the quality of the Epyon was laughably bad
I got into gunpla by talking to a guy who was hanging around an alley near my place. he gave my 1st dosage of gunpla for free. I got hooked. Now I spent all my money on gunpla.
Ever since my dad bought me those simple 30 minute made model kits, I’ve been in love with them! Kinda moved off from Lego, and came to gunpla. I’ve been trying to find some good master grades, but the MS-09 Dom was my favorite. Haven’t opened, waiting for X-mas for the surprise. This video helps more!
This a great hobby don’t let anybody tell you different it’s super fun. I’ve done lots of models and every one of them has their own challenges but it’s really rewarding. Also it’s pretty cheep. I’d tell anyone to try it especially if you liked legos as a kid.
It is a really fun hobby ngl. But DAMN is it expensive! And i cant really make money off of it. Unless i do paint jobs and sell em but the investment + learning is too much for a high school who saves lunch money like me
I found some gunpla at my local hobby lobby. They mostly had high grade, but they had a few others. I bought my girst one today and i am really sinking into the hobby. Thanks for all of the great tips :)
No problem, also if you buy gunpla from hobby lobby again they have a 40% off coupon that can be used like once per day, it’s on their website and you can pull it up on your phone for the cashier to scan, it let me get an HG Leo and an HG jesta for $20 total
My first build was a minute ago but I recently got 2 models so me and my girlfriend could build them and there incredible. I have adhd so the attention to detail was really nice and she had a lot of fun just making sure each cut was perfect.
As a rather jaded Warhammer 40k Fan I might just get into this hobby, even if I am not a fan of Gundam. But just the aspect of building it is great for someone like me who likes to assemble stuff. Looks cheaper. Though I might start with the Entry Grade Rx something. Update: will be on a 40k hiatus thanks to Gunpla....
"What do grades mean? Well in my case growing up it meant no video games for the rest of the week." I wish I could give a second thumbs up just for this comment. I can relate so much I laughed.
I watched this when I was getting into gunpla when the pandemic started. Built 17 kits. I've just moved to another country and the itch to start building again is returning. Rabbit holing is real
@@rio-ob3ee well, a year later and I’m deep in the rabbit hole. I went from HG kits to RG kits to MG kits (that I love building). PG kits just too expensive tbh. I also went from building, to building and panel lining. Now I build panel line water decal and top coat my builds. Currently I just started experimenting with painting my kits. And I’ve also started building and painting warhammer 40k models too. So yeah… a year later hooked on plastic crack to a wallet destroying degree. Couldn’t be happier 😁
I started this hobby on a whim, just randomly bought mg sazabi, then used wire cutter and sand paper , turns out just fine, I didn't know they have specific tools for this XD
gunpla is for people who had a lot of free time.. trust me.. i still had some does not yet been open out of the box and the shop that selling me is gone...
Although I'll probably not pick up the hobby anytime soon, I just wanted to say this guide is very clear, concise, and excellently paced. Growing up, a lot of kids my generation in my country had Gunpla kits so I'm familiar with the hobby. My best friend in middle school had a couple of kits and we assembled one together once. Good times.
It is... I'm interested in gunpla since I build a lot of Lego lately.. I might not have the resource yet but when I do.. I definitely know which one to buy first thanks to this
1 year later and this is still the best beginners guide to gunpla. I believe this video encouraged so many people to get into the hobby. Myself included. Thanks again !!!
I remember the earlier days when I first started on building gunpla. I was watching this video while waiting for my first kit to arrive, and I enjoyed building gunpla since then. So now whenever I come across this video it brings back nostalgia and some great memories. And also a big thanks for giving tips for the beginners!
Thank you for watching! I tried making it as informative as possible but also entertaining and well put together so it would be easy for people to watch and enjoy 😁
this might be one of the clearest guides to a possible new hobby/piece of entertainment i've ever seen. i've been interested in watching people make gundams for a while now and i always guessed that doing this myself would be not only a hassle and a waste of money but also would require me to do all kinds of things like painting which i honestly couldn't see myself ever doing, but the first 4 minutes alone completely quashed those worries and now i feel like i could try it. it's not like i need another hobby on top of the ones i already have but they all have in common that it's like putting together puzzle pieces. i don't know if and when i'll buy a set but this video has definitely convinced me to do so.
Awesome guide! I got a Gundam Exia real grade for Christmas and was intimidated on opening the box considering it being my first Gunpla. A week later decided to give it a go and man, what a journey it was. During the process i was just mind blown by the level of detail and how the mechanics moved as it was coming together. Each piece completed was extremely satisfying and once it's all finished the payoff was more than id anticipated like it had sparked some sort of connection. i definitely understand the fan base behind this hobby now because i want more Gundams, a lot more.
Hey me too! Exact same kit and feelings. I’m now 3 kits in, have 3 kits out for delivery, and 3 back ordered. I love it. I’ll be getting in my first MG with a Barbatos tomorrow.
Broooo I watched so many battle campaigns and wanted to get into it, saw the price and IMMEDIATELY said "yeah never affording Warhammer in my lifetime" 😂
I've been wanting to get into gunpla for years. Saw my local game store had some on the shelf, but rather than diving right on in I figured I'd wait a bit. Then I found this video in my recommendations and learned a lot, not just for Gunpla, but for other kits that require cutting out pieces and sticking them together. Wonderful video, but now I feel even less obliged to continue working on the Warhammer set I got 5 years ago because ho boy did I make a lot of mistakes. Glad I saw this before I started working on the new Killteam kit coming out and before buying some gunpla.
I wish I had seen this before I started building Gunpla models on Twitch, but now that I have, I can show my viewers how easy it is to get started. Thank you so much for making this. I will share it with my community for sure!
Yesterday midnight I just got into Gunpla thanks to you! I spent LITERALLY 22 hours learning about the hobbies I want to finally start doing and my passion for film. I spent 10 hours straight looking into Gundams and this was the first video that hooked me! So entertaining and helpful! Gundam wasn’t a hobby I was thinking of doing until now, plus since it also falls in the customizing territory it definitely will be! My father is already into Gunpla and I built the HGBF Try Burning in 2016 when I was 13 because my grandma bought me it before we left Hong Kong. Hopefully this passion isn’t short lived because DAMN I’m addicted and I didn’t even properly start yet! Regret not buying kits sooner especially in Hong Kong. Keep up the brilliant work! Can’t wait to join you guys in Gundam Heaven and wallet Hell!
Recently got my first gunpla, and it's a pretty different one that personally spoke to me a lot more than the conventional designs: beguir beu. I can't wait to assemble it!
I'm sooo unbelievably happy I found this. I was nervous about nub removal and water stickers so seeing those parts in detail was super helpful. Ahh I feel alil more confident in going into zoids and gunpla builds 😁
I'm literally blind to Gundam and gunpla, but I've wanted to have a more constructive and creative outlet, so I'm excited to start getting my very first gunpla kits!
I am so glad these are so easy to assemble. A friend of mine said that these were just like normal model kits where you have to glue them together and paint them. Ain't nobody got time for that lmao
This is probably THE most well put, concise and informational guide I've ever seen on the Internet, not just related to Gundams , but in general. Kudos man, great work. More guide videos should be formed like this.
If only I had a place for them. Also at least GUNPLAS don't have horrendous mould lines, unlike models from a certain Brittish tabletop wargaming comapny.
I got into gunpla thanks to the help of a friend with Barbatos Lupus Rex HG and I made it without stickers, but I had the tiniest snafu when putting together an arm. A tiny peg snapped off and sadly gluing wouldn't work with the plate , so now there's a tiny gap. My friend said that with beginners, it's okay to make mistakes and you will learn. You'll be able to do the kit another time later on when you are much more confident.
That's my first gunpla kit too. I only bothered with the eye stickers. The rest I just used markers to color them. The wraparound stickers just stuck so much.
Coming back to comment again on this video as a much more experienced builder. Working on even more kits, I now have some master grade progress under my belt, with the current project I’m stoked for being the MG astray Kai. A kit I’ve heard from many is one of the best out there. The deeper in you go, the more you get out. You’ll make mistakes, lose or damage parts, do an atrocious job with certain paint jobs, weather kits in a way that makes them just look wrong. But you’ll also get results that are mind boggling, take pride in the best results you achieve, and fill your den with collections upon collections of projects that took hours, days, even weeks of time to finish. Very soon I’ll be getting my first perfect grade. I want to do actual kitbashing some day. I’ve even learned about painting techniques, and want to study things like color theory just to improve that much more. This stuff is art, and will open a whole new world to you if you try to be a little bold with it. This video was a perfect diving point for me to really get into things with, and I highly recommend it.
Just ordered a 1/100 Master Grade Red Frame and it's 1/100 Flight Pack. I'm really excited to build again. My first Gunpla were made back when Gundam Wing/Endless Waltz and G Gundam were popular, so it's been a while. You just got a subscriber my guy!
I bought an EVA thinking it was a figure then it came in and I had to build it, I had Bionicles when I was a kid so getting to build the EVA was so fun and I've been so interested in building more ever since, this is a great intro video. I'm definitely interesting in customizing too. So, getting a nice intro to the deep end of the hobby is nice.
This video showed me how amazing this hobby is. Funny how. Little random vid on my fyp opened me a door to a new fantastic hobby. Thanks ig thats the perfect vid to star gunpla al that information is very helpful
25:50 helped me out so much. I took of every piece and threw away the plastic it came with. So I had pieces in piles. Took me a while to distinguish the pictures but this instruction helps lol
I’ve been a warhammer 40k fan for years but I’ve always loved Gundam so watching this helps me really decide on getting Barbatos I’m super excited to get into this hobby a little
I've already built several kits over the course of about three years (however these were all HG kits and a few SD kits), but this definitely helped clear up some things I didn't know about dry decals and water slide decals. As well as clarifications on some terminology I wasn't sure of. Thank you so much! I'm definitely getting that 1/100 Sengoku Astray now.
I was out at hobby lobby and I saw the exact kit I wanted,I sat on the idea of wether or not to build it,but I've watched some videos since then including this one and I really want to get into the hobby,thank you for making this video. Edit:I built my first gunpla kit,and I loved it,I built the hguc Rx-28 Gundam and I had an amazing time building it with my brother,jobby got me into gunpla and you helped me prepare for it the hobby,so thank you for this video,I will definitely continue to build
My very first kit was a master grade Redframe. I didn’t think it was too difficult, tbh. Ended up painting and customizing it too. Never watched any instructional videos, but did get a couple tips from a friend. If you’re considering getting into it, just do it. He’s right, don’t be intimidated. Also, I do not think you need to start with a beginner kit if you don’t want to. If you think it looks cool, get it. Lol
Just bought my first kit today. I was at a Tokyo Store at my local mall and saw a kit. I love the Blood Orphans arc and saw the Lupus Rex model and instantly felt I had to have it. I have some experience with Warhammer so assembly wasn't an issue and definitely much easier:) thank you for this video!
Tomorrow is my first two day weekend in two months. There’s nothing more I wanna do than sit in my house and build a kit. Thank you immensely. I am super excited! Cheers!
youre the real mvp, i am just starting to collect figurines and im just getting into the gundam anime universe. I wanted to learn more about gunpla and ur video is the right place to be. Thx man!
I just pre-ordered the Space Command GM. I finished the first gundam series and got instantly inspired to build a Gunpla. Then I realized I had no idea what I was going to do when it (eventually) got here. This video definitely made me feel a bit more at ease, though I’m gonna have to find that little knife you were talking about. Thanks for helping me out!
I bought two Kits at a comiccon because they looked super cool. I always wanted to try but also don't want to mess up too much so thank you for this guide I can't wait to build my first one!
They have gundams in gas stations in Japan. Here in the states it's a niche within a niche in the west. Me: the only other gundam fans I've ever seen or interacted with in my life have been online lol.
I found myself here after playing the mobile gunpla game. It's thanks to that game and your video that I've decided to get a job to h get my first gunpla, and eventually kit Bash my custom Gundam 404. Thanks for the video man. Ya got a new sub from me bro. Keep up the good work.
It looks quite complex but a lot of fun to make! Thanks for this superb guide for newbies like me, basically you need the right tools and pay close attention to the manual. I'll be going back to this one to review it on detail at each step.
It's not this complex. This guide is just thorough. Short version. Your local store probably has stacks of High Grade 1:144 kits, they're priced in the neighborhood of $15-$20 so they're going to be an obvious starting point. Pick up some side cutters, which are actually in lots of toolboxes already. Hobby grade cutters have pointy ends to fit into tight spaces on small parts. And you don't need to be able to read Japanese. The hardest part of your first kit is being careful not to cut off the wrong parts since you don't yet know the common shapes. Just go slow, be careful, look at your instructions a lot. Even if you totally mess up and cut too deep, like you cut off a peg used to attach parts, maybe pick up some super glue just to be safe. Problem solved.
I've had a passing interest in gunpla for some time, but I always thought you had to paint the feckers and as a Warhammer player I had enough pieces of plastic to pain, this video was really nice I think I'm going to look for a small one to pick up
Just finished an RX 178 Mk II Titans Prototype and my first thought was I need more kits ASAP Thank you for this amazing video, it really helped me And for those who are intimidated at first because of the tools needed I finished my model with some electrician clippers, sand paper and a needle point pen and it looks great I even used a nail clipper for some parts were the clippers couldn't fit through the runners
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How did I end up here? I've never even seen Gundam.
I'll take 2, please.
That’s how I started out too, and now look at me 😭
I could think of worse ways to spend your life savings
I’LL TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOCK
one random click, $60 later
exactly, besides old gundam, and a theme song or 2 lol otherwise i love the builds
I ordered a kit and my family was excited cause they thought I ordered a cool as figure, and as I was opening the box I was hyping them up and when I opened it, they were like "oh shit"
“Always start with a High Grade kit.”
Me, after purchasing MG RX-0 Unicorn because it looked cool: *sweats nervously*
BHBAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA I BOUGHT IT TOO
i also just bought a MG and its gonna be my first gunpla(i have build like 5 small gunpla when i was like 8 and its been like 12 years)
@@fatcheeksjt1340 As an Owner of an MG Unicorn, It's a pretty good kit even after a decade, though you have to look out for loose parts such as the skirts and on my model, the ankles. So I recommend tightening up a few of those joints so it won't be a pain.
@@thewannabeweeb i didnt build mine yet😳
oof my guy
Another tip from an experienced builder: if your not a gundam fan still watch some of the shows as making an emotional connection to the MS design can justify some of the more expensive kits.
I will own a HG Neo Zeong one day
My first kits were Gundam Wing Epion and the mass produced suits from 08th MS Team, which were the two series that got me started into Gundam. They were my favorite kits. I have Heavyarms coming in a few days and I'm so excited.
i hadn't watched any of the shows, but I had played several games with gundam, the emotional connection comes from the nostalgia of playing the game with my brothers growing up. Also having now watched IBO and TWFM I have a healthy attachment to some of those mobile suits.
That's where I'm at. I'm from the 80s and kind of remember the show but its hard to find online. Any suggestions?
Totally valid point! I generally build scale aircraft, but lately I'd been thinking about trying something new/different and Gunpla was an easy option. I watched a bit of SEED back like 20 or so years ago, but I've never been a Gundam aficionado. So I read up on what the latest series was, found The Witch From Mercury episodes online, watched all 13 over a weekend, and now I've GOT to get some of (er... all of) those suits!
this is a good tip because if i messed up Char's Red Gundam i would kill myself lmaooooo
Me a mid 30 adult who suddenly reverted back to my youth and suddenly binge-watching all the series and scouring the internet for all the models.
Same! My midlife crisis is coming in the form of plastic robots. Also I bought EXO squad on DVD hahaha
Embrace it! =] Enjoy yourself however you can.
Me too bro lol
This is happening for me too lol
Same. Same. XD
“Master grades are usually around 30$ - 100$”
Me who lives in Australia:
“You gotta bump those numbers up those are rookie numbers”
Gundam express in Sydney is cheaper than some places
But man its too expensive in Malaysia too
Its like 1$= Rm4.50 like x4 times of the price
@@zucktheskeleton9731 ikr zz
in my country MG gunpla is 2000.00 and up
People just getting into gunpla definitely should be guided to this. This video is so well informed and enjoyable.
*WARNING* ITS MISSING: How to stop the crippling addiction of buying and building more and more gunpla kits....
Simply because none can recover, this is our creed
An addiction that will live on after you die. Your skeletons gonna come out of your coffin and begin to buy gunpla.
My dumbass right after buying UC RG, pre-ordering the MG of Epyon, and buying the Xi-Gundam within the span of a day…as well as the RX-72 revive variant…and the american variant…oh no
@@skeetskeet7041 HOLY SHIT!
so... does this mean that custom built gundams do not count?
Here's my first Gunpla story: I was on vacation in Oahu this year and my brother took me to a Don Quijote store (Japanese importer). I knew I wanted a few things but didn't really know what to get so I just grabbed an Entry Grade Gunpla off the wall for 10 bucks and said "what the heck, sure" without really knowing if I'd have the means of building it. I'd caught bits and pieces of Gundam Wing when it was on Toonami and was enamored but never dove into the show or franchise. Flash forward a month later and I built it: my first Gunpla GAT-X105 Strike Gundam. I was amazed at the engineering that went into just designing this tiny beginner's kit and now I want to get into more. I watched the 0079 Trilogy and I think I'm hooked... Awesome video, I feel confident moving forward :)
"Start with a high grade"
*first gunpla was a master grade wing gundam i royally fucked up*
"I agree"
I am glad that i knew nothing of gunpla and picked up a high grade for my first one
(It was RX-78-2 gundam beginner i didnt even know it was a beginner)
Lmao same my first was a real grade and my hands basically died having to handle with such small detailed parts
i feel u
lmao a 1/100 barbatos was my first gunpla
Kinda late but I also fucked up my first Gundam build back in 2016. I was 12 years old and had no tools whatsoever, I was just recently gifted a RG Freedom Gundam ZGMF-X10A and completely broke some parts. Really stressful to look at 4-5 years later.
'Does it cost a lot of money' Oh lord... I'm into 40K and dear lord when I checked the price on these kits I was shocked by how much cheaper everything was, the kits around the same size as a Land Raider tank are legit HALF THE DAMN PRICE THIS IS HEAVEN.
I know right.
Japan is something else
Yeah it's because Games Workshop are a bunch of greedy bastards
Yeah when compared to other things like anime figures and figmas they're really cheap the quality on almost all of them are great too so kudos to bandai
Not to mention fighting with Japanese kids over limited stock. I swear every popular gundam on Amazon has like 3 in stock
Step 1: Buy like a million Zakus
Step 2(optional): Buy someone for your Zaku army to beat up
This is the correct method
Nice
@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 Wheatley? How’d you get back from space!?
@@kumatorahaltmanndreemurr an earth federation ship thought I was a lost haro
@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 portal is in UC confirmed. Which means... GLADOS IS A GUNDAM
I watched this a year ago and as of today I have built 22 models. So happy this ended up in my recommendations. Thank you so much for making this video. I'm glad I picked up this hobby!!
Fulfilling, right? But costs so much money. I already blew hundreds of dollars on this hobby. lol
Well done
me at the start: wth are these anime robots??
me after 12 minutes: how many can i buy without going bankrupt?
going bankrupt is part of the fun though
@@YouSeeGundam dang well I guess I’m going bankrupt
@@MomSmoocha unless you start a youtube channel about your trials with high end kits so the rest of the community can laugh, cry, and then congratulate you when you succeed and learn new things and techniques.
@@YouSeeGundam are single edge cutters better than dual? Asking for a friend.
@@Deathbomb9 from personal experience, yes.
Me, who’s been building gunpla for almost a decade watching this because I like the channel: 👁👄👁
I appreciate the support 😄 I’m glad you enjoy my content!
Same dude.. been building for 3 years but still found this video to be awesome.
Me, who's been watching videos on gunpla for around 4 years now despite never getting one: 👁👄👁
One day... one day I'll jump right in strong with a bunch of kits and maybe even a pg
@@vali69 I watched multiple videos and reviews before my first kit, so NY the time I watched this I already knew everything but kept watching cause it was fun, I only have 1 kit but plan to get more
"Don't let one bad experience ruin it for you" *Laughs in 90s US Gundam Wing kits*
I haven't built one since my cousins first run GW kit. Miserable experience and been adverse to considering it again until now.
Epyon was my first, not a great experience. I made the mistake of just seeing “oh cool robot”
I liked the 90's Gundam wing kits with the exception of Epyon and the Tall Geese models most of them were pretty good. Though if Epyon was the first model I might have not continued.
@@deltacatts3734 my dad has an HG Epyon and, even though they really aren't comparable, after building an RG Crossbone, the quality of the Epyon was laughably bad
Ugh those were terrible
Step 1: Have money.
Step 2: have time
Step 3: suffer
Step 4: now stare at it
I mean some Gundam models are fairly cheap and only take a couple hours. There are budget friendly options.
Nah
Definitely going to share with a few people who are curious about this hobby.
Awesome! Hopefully it can help them out 😄
D MoneZ
So... how did it go?
@D MoneZ did u do well
I got into gunpla by talking to a guy who was hanging around an alley near my place. he gave my 1st dosage of gunpla for free. I got hooked. Now I spent all my money on gunpla.
Me, who built 5 kits without cutters and removed the nubs with my teeth: 👁️👄👁️
you are a true member of the proud nub eater gang
@@YouSeeGundam haha! Love that reply! 🤣👍 This was a great video, hope you get more subscribers!
Me who didn’t use teeth and instead struggled by using normal scissors:👁👄👁
I think I'm the only person who removes them by twisting them around with just my hand... Broke quite a numbers of them, NGL
@@ryo5210 I do the same! Though I still use my cutters now to remove the longer and thicker pieces since you gotta be super careful with them.
Ever since my dad bought me those simple 30 minute made model kits, I’ve been in love with them! Kinda moved off from Lego, and came to gunpla. I’ve been trying to find some good master grades, but the MS-09 Dom was my favorite. Haven’t opened, waiting for X-mas for the surprise. This video helps more!
You know what we need?
Titanfall model kits
absolutely
If bandai decides to do this, the first one I would buy is the Ronnin
i never knew i needed this
I love titan fall
yes
This a great hobby don’t let anybody tell you different it’s super fun. I’ve done lots of models and every one of them has their own challenges but it’s really rewarding. Also it’s pretty cheep. I’d tell anyone to try it especially if you liked legos as a kid.
i agree! also, I loved LEGO as a kid which is probably why i love gunpla so much. building stuff is really fun!
damn I love both, so today I bought my first gunpla!
It is a really fun hobby ngl. But DAMN is it expensive! And i cant really make money off of it. Unless i do paint jobs and sell em but the investment + learning is too much for a high school who saves lunch money like me
The Lego to Gunpla pipeline is real
I found some gunpla at my local hobby lobby. They mostly had high grade, but they had a few others. I bought my girst one today and i am really sinking into the hobby. Thanks for all of the great tips :)
No problem, also if you buy gunpla from hobby lobby again they have a 40% off coupon that can be used like once per day, it’s on their website and you can pull it up on your phone for the cashier to scan, it let me get an HG Leo and an HG jesta for $20 total
My first build was a minute ago but I recently got 2 models so me and my girlfriend could build them and there incredible. I have adhd so the attention to detail was really nice and she had a lot of fun just making sure each cut was perfect.
That’s crazy you built 2 more in the span of a minute? Having a girlfriend has its benefits I guess.
Me: hears Evangelion music in a Gundam video
Also me: *loads beam rifle with religious intent*
I want to build evangelions
They have those also
Yeah Bandai made RG Evangelion kits, so put your beam rifle, rookie
@@bewitchedk Counter: this is stated in the name to be a video about Gunpla, not Bandai products.
I refuse to lower my weapon.
@@jakobschifo9590 *But it's still a bandai model kit, so put it down*
As a rather jaded Warhammer 40k Fan I might just get into this hobby, even if I am not a fan of Gundam. But just the aspect of building it is great for someone like me who likes to assemble stuff. Looks cheaper. Though I might start with the Entry Grade Rx something.
Update: will be on a 40k hiatus thanks to Gunpla....
How’s your progress, pal?
A story in 2 parts.
Character development
Saaaaaaame. X'D
Same here. I haven’t stopped with 40k but this is sucking me in
"What do grades mean? Well in my case growing up it meant no video games for the rest of the week." I wish I could give a second thumbs up just for this comment. I can relate so much I laughed.
If there was double like button i would press for sure
I watched this when I was getting into gunpla when the pandemic started. Built 17 kits.
I've just moved to another country and the itch to start building again is returning. Rabbit holing is real
Thinking about getting into building my first kit ever. You helped immensely in getting me started. Thanks loads! Wish me luck.
good luck!
@@YouSeeGundam so I did it. My first Gunpla, a Gundam Exia HG is now posing up on my shelf. Thanks again.
@@shahman76 nice.
so, howd it go?
@@rio-ob3ee well, a year later and I’m deep in the rabbit hole. I went from HG kits to RG kits to MG kits (that I love building). PG kits just too expensive tbh. I also went from building, to building and panel lining. Now I build panel line water decal and top coat my builds. Currently I just started experimenting with painting my kits. And I’ve also started building and painting warhammer 40k models too. So yeah… a year later hooked on plastic crack to a wallet destroying degree. Couldn’t be happier 😁
I started this hobby on a whim, just randomly bought mg sazabi, then used wire cutter and sand paper , turns out just fine, I didn't know they have specific tools for this XD
😂 I mean if it works it works
22:20 this suddenly turned into a Jobby transformation sequence
I guess you’re right lol
Ahh I see you're a swivel man of culture as well
REMEMEBERS reis figuring thumbnail
gunpla is for people who had a lot of free time.. trust me.. i still had some does not yet been open out of the box and the shop that selling me is gone...
Swivelboi i guess lol
Although I'll probably not pick up the hobby anytime soon, I just wanted to say this guide is very clear, concise, and excellently paced.
Growing up, a lot of kids my generation in my country had Gunpla kits so I'm familiar with the hobby. My best friend in middle school had a couple of kits and we assembled one together once. Good times.
It is... I'm interested in gunpla since I build a lot of Lego lately.. I might not have the resource yet but when I do.. I definitely know which one to buy first thanks to this
1 year later and this is still the best beginners guide to gunpla. I believe this video encouraged so many people to get into the hobby. Myself included. Thanks again !!!
Saw this and it really demystified Gunpla as a total noob. Been building since Christmas and bought 5 kits already. Long live robot models!
2 years later and the vid is still doing it's thing, huge thank ❤
"I recommend starting with the High Grade"
me, drowning in my endless mountain of SDs: *oh*
nice
@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 nice name
SD mean Simple Dimples right?
@@danglan7672 say that again and I will make your face SD!
So you're the reason they actually sell...
I might buy a few just for fun and to customize a little...mostly test beds.
I have been collecting Gundam for around 7 months now and I love building them. This was the first video I watched before I got my first Gundam.
I remember the earlier days when I first started on building gunpla. I was watching this video while waiting for my first kit to arrive, and I enjoyed building gunpla since then. So now whenever I come across this video it brings back nostalgia and some great memories. And also a big thanks for giving tips for the beginners!
Though I know everything there is to know about Gunpla already, I watched the entire thing for how well put together this is. I simply dig it!
Thank you for watching! I tried making it as informative as possible but also entertaining and well put together so it would be easy for people to watch and enjoy 😁
Me, a beginner, who had no idea I needed tools: 👁👄👁
Edit: I am no longer a beginner and I am now using tools :) I’ve built 30 kits and counting
Same built two without
@@johncasares6729 I’ve built five haha
I built 5 of them with just a pair of scissors and a nail clipper until, I got my small tool kit thing
Bro same
All I had was my trusty box cutter
I’m working on my sixth without tools
I like how there's a random Rei and a random Minako thrown in between those Usagi stickers.
this might be one of the clearest guides to a possible new hobby/piece of entertainment i've ever seen. i've been interested in watching people make gundams for a while now and i always guessed that doing this myself would be not only a hassle and a waste of money but also would require me to do all kinds of things like painting which i honestly couldn't see myself ever doing, but the first 4 minutes alone completely quashed those worries and now i feel like i could try it. it's not like i need another hobby on top of the ones i already have but they all have in common that it's like putting together puzzle pieces. i don't know if and when i'll buy a set but this video has definitely convinced me to do so.
Awesome guide!
I got a Gundam Exia real grade for Christmas and was intimidated on opening the box considering it being my first Gunpla.
A week later decided to give it a go and man, what a journey it was. During the process i was just mind blown by the level of detail and how the mechanics moved as it was coming together. Each piece completed was extremely satisfying and once it's all finished the payoff was more than id anticipated like it had sparked some sort of connection. i definitely understand the fan base behind this hobby now because i want more Gundams, a lot more.
Hey me too! Exact same kit and feelings. I’m now 3 kits in, have 3 kits out for delivery, and 3 back ordered. I love it. I’ll be getting in my first MG with a Barbatos tomorrow.
@@bobbrossify nice!
nice
I started with a HG, and got confused when buying gundams, but ended up making this months later.
@@TwinBlades1 right on man,which Gundam did you get?
This man really put Misato's theme over his Gunpla Guide , you sir are a man of culture and can have my Subscription.
Misato is hot so I had to
@@YouSeeGundam Ah, I see your a man of culture as well.
@@YouSeeGundam i see you are a man of cutlrue subbed i also love the theme one of my favorites
@@YouSeeGundam DIO!!
Now finally I understand everything about starting a gundam kit. Thank you
Happy to help!
Thank you
welcome to the hobby!
I am getting into gunpla during the lockdown.just waiting for my first kit to arrive
@@anirudhdas5321 stick modi sticker
@3:12 - "Doesn't it cost a lot of money?"
*Laughs/Cries in Warhammer 40k*
Me looking at GW announcing another price increase 😀
I only collect 90s warhammer now which ironically despite being rarer is a lot cheaper than the modern stuff for the most part 😂
Broooo I watched so many battle campaigns and wanted to get into it, saw the price and IMMEDIATELY said "yeah never affording Warhammer in my lifetime" 😂
Can we get some numbers?
@amine456-k8s maybe like 80$ - 120$ for a kit of maybe 5 to 8 unpainted figures and thats being generous lol
I've been wanting to get into gunpla for years. Saw my local game store had some on the shelf, but rather than diving right on in I figured I'd wait a bit. Then I found this video in my recommendations and learned a lot, not just for Gunpla, but for other kits that require cutting out pieces and sticking them together. Wonderful video, but now I feel even less obliged to continue working on the Warhammer set I got 5 years ago because ho boy did I make a lot of mistakes. Glad I saw this before I started working on the new Killteam kit coming out and before buying some gunpla.
You See Gundam: You must use nippers
Me, who uses a straight edge toenail clipper: *Visible Confusion*
same bro
I use the same flush cutters that I use for my custom cables, Just need to make sure they are sharp before I use them.
@you thought you are not the only one and used the sanding edge that came with it
I didnt know toenail clippers could be gay
"A lot of begginer kits can cost 10-20 dollars"
Me, who lives in a 3rd world country: *weeps*
Same
I got a z'gok for 40 euros
3 times the price here (Already suited to GDP)
Fr
200 reais
fml
Me, building my 32nd kit: huh. looks like a cool video to have in the background.
I wish I had seen this before I started building Gunpla models on Twitch, but now that I have, I can show my viewers how easy it is to get started. Thank you so much for making this. I will share it with my community for sure!
The most important thing is, having fun while building.
Mmmmyes
@@wheatleythe_bigmoron_1179 laughs in mg unicorn
@@justagirlwithamustache9618 *crying* _NO-_
Yesterday midnight I just got into Gunpla thanks to you! I spent LITERALLY 22 hours learning about the hobbies I want to finally start doing and my passion for film. I spent 10 hours straight looking into Gundams and this was the first video that hooked me! So entertaining and helpful! Gundam wasn’t a hobby I was thinking of doing until now, plus since it also falls in the customizing territory it definitely will be! My father is already into Gunpla and I built the HGBF Try Burning in 2016 when I was 13 because my grandma bought me it before we left Hong Kong. Hopefully this passion isn’t short lived because DAMN I’m addicted and I didn’t even properly start yet! Regret not buying kits sooner especially in Hong Kong. Keep up the brilliant work! Can’t wait to join you guys in Gundam Heaven and wallet Hell!
glad i could help, welcome to the hobby!
@@YouSeeGundam thank you very much 🙏🏼☺️
So far for me the Gunpla community is so nice and brilliant! A good different pace 😂
Recently got my first gunpla, and it's a pretty different one that personally spoke to me a lot more than the conventional designs: beguir beu. I can't wait to assemble it!
The background song that kicks in at the "What To Expect Before Building"....is that a jobby reference lol?
Maybe 👀 I mostly just needed more music for each segment and was already using stuff from Kevin macleod so that one came to mind lol
REVIEW MORE GUNDAM
SWIVEL IT IN MY ASS
So I'm not the only one with PTSD
@@titan133760 New Line by me : SWIVEL MA NIPPLES
I'm sooo unbelievably happy I found this. I was nervous about nub removal and water stickers so seeing those parts in detail was super helpful. Ahh I feel alil more confident in going into zoids and gunpla builds 😁
22:20 Hey that’s Jobby The Hong’s theme whenever he’s transforming his Figures!!
JOBBY REVIEW MORE GUNPLA REEEEEEEE
I'm so glad someone else noticed that.
Probably was an Insider for the "rEvIeW mOrE gUnPlA!" Meme xDDDD
the gundam ghost is forever unpleased by the amount of gunpla he reviews
Love the illusion of Ghia in the background.
I'm literally blind to Gundam and gunpla, but I've wanted to have a more constructive and creative outlet, so I'm excited to start getting my very first gunpla kits!
I am so glad these are so easy to assemble. A friend of mine said that these were just like normal model kits where you have to glue them together and paint them. Ain't nobody got time for that lmao
This is probably THE most well put, concise and informational guide I've ever seen on the Internet, not just related to Gundams , but in general.
Kudos man, great work. More guide videos should be formed like this.
Working on my second model and I really appreciate this video 🙏 Very helpful
If only I had a place for them. Also at least GUNPLAS don't have horrendous mould lines, unlike models from a certain Brittish tabletop wargaming comapny.
No mold lines when I 3d print their stuff lmao Ave Dominus Nox
you could just clean them up and smooth out the mould lines
@@carronline1 you can but on stuff like plasma weapons or some tyranid models they are in the most obnoxious and awkward to work locations.
I got into gunpla thanks to the help of a friend with Barbatos Lupus Rex HG and I made it without stickers, but I had the tiniest snafu when putting together an arm. A tiny peg snapped off and sadly gluing wouldn't work with the plate , so now there's a tiny gap. My friend said that with beginners, it's okay to make mistakes and you will learn. You'll be able to do the kit another time later on when you are much more confident.
That's my first gunpla kit too. I only bothered with the eye stickers. The rest I just used markers to color them. The wraparound stickers just stuck so much.
Thank you I just built my first gunpla
And it wasn't hard at all
And I had a blast makeing it and excited to build more.
Ooh! Which one did’cha build!?
Well damn youtube, thanks for never giving me this notification.
I built the IBO Gundam Barbatos HG
thank you! this vid is a godsend cuz i really wanted to get into model kits/grage kits and gunpla. this helps a lot
Coming back to comment again on this video as a much more experienced builder. Working on even more kits, I now have some master grade progress under my belt, with the current project I’m stoked for being the MG astray Kai. A kit I’ve heard from many is one of the best out there. The deeper in you go, the more you get out. You’ll make mistakes, lose or damage parts, do an atrocious job with certain paint jobs, weather kits in a way that makes them just look wrong. But you’ll also get results that are mind boggling, take pride in the best results you achieve, and fill your den with collections upon collections of projects that took hours, days, even weeks of time to finish.
Very soon I’ll be getting my first perfect grade. I want to do actual kitbashing some day. I’ve even learned about painting techniques, and want to study things like color theory just to improve that much more. This stuff is art, and will open a whole new world to you if you try to be a little bold with it. This video was a perfect diving point for me to really get into things with, and I highly recommend it.
Just ordered a 1/100 Master Grade Red Frame and it's 1/100 Flight Pack. I'm really excited to build again. My first Gunpla were made back when Gundam Wing/Endless Waltz and G Gundam were popular, so it's been a while. You just got a subscriber my guy!
Welcome to the channel and welcome back to the hobby!
A Gundam and Jojo fan
*I have found my kind.*
YES I'M🔥
We have similarities.
And evangelion
Y e s
I bought an EVA thinking it was a figure then it came in and I had to build it, I had Bionicles when I was a kid so getting to build the EVA was so fun and I've been so interested in building more ever since, this is a great intro video. I'm definitely interesting in customizing too. So, getting a nice intro to the deep end of the hobby is nice.
This video showed me how amazing this hobby is. Funny how. Little random vid on my fyp opened me a door to a new fantastic hobby. Thanks ig thats the perfect vid to star gunpla al that information is very helpful
I like how he played some music from the swival man jobbythehong
25:50 helped me out so much. I took of every piece and threw away the plastic it came with. So I had pieces in piles. Took me a while to distinguish the pictures but this instruction helps lol
I’ve been a warhammer 40k fan for years but I’ve always loved Gundam so watching this helps me really decide on getting Barbatos I’m super excited to get into this hobby a little
I've already built several kits over the course of about three years (however these were all HG kits and a few SD kits), but this definitely helped clear up some things I didn't know about dry decals and water slide decals. As well as clarifications on some terminology I wasn't sure of. Thank you so much!
I'm definitely getting that 1/100 Sengoku Astray now.
I was out at hobby lobby and I saw the exact kit I wanted,I sat on the idea of wether or not to build it,but I've watched some videos since then including this one and I really want to get into the hobby,thank you for making this video.
Edit:I built my first gunpla kit,and I loved it,I built the hguc Rx-28 Gundam and I had an amazing time building it with my brother,jobby got me into gunpla and you helped me prepare for it the hobby,so thank you for this video,I will definitely continue to build
Nice video! Probably should have started with "What is Gunpla?" then moved onto misconceptions? Let the viewer know what exactly the topic is?
Hmm maybe lol good point
I know this video is a bit older but deffently a great one to start with and is to the point.
My very first kit was a master grade Redframe. I didn’t think it was too difficult, tbh. Ended up painting and customizing it too. Never watched any instructional videos, but did get a couple tips from a friend. If you’re considering getting into it, just do it. He’s right, don’t be intimidated. Also, I do not think you need to start with a beginner kit if you don’t want to. If you think it looks cool, get it. Lol
Just started getting into it. I used to watch the shows when i was a kid, reliving my childhood now! 🤗
Just bought my first kit today. I was at a Tokyo Store at my local mall and saw a kit. I love the Blood Orphans arc and saw the Lupus Rex model and instantly felt I had to have it. I have some experience with Warhammer so assembly wasn't an issue and definitely much easier:) thank you for this video!
Tomorrow is my first two day weekend in two months. There’s nothing more I wanna do than sit in my house and build a kit. Thank you immensely. I am super excited! Cheers!
youre the real mvp, i am just starting to collect figurines and im just getting into the gundam anime universe. I wanted to learn more about gunpla and ur video is the right place to be. Thx man!
Wow! I can see why this took so long, your hard work really paid off,
this is possibly the best video of its kind on youtube.
Great Video!
That’s some high praise, thank you! I’m glad the wait was worth it 😄
I just pre-ordered the Space Command GM. I finished the first gundam series and got instantly inspired to build a Gunpla. Then I realized I had no idea what I was going to do when it (eventually) got here. This video definitely made me feel a bit more at ease, though I’m gonna have to find that little knife you were talking about. Thanks for helping me out!
My first one was the perfect grade unleashed. pretty fun to begin with
Been making kits for years, but this video still taught me some new stuff💖 Appreciate the hard work you put into it.
5:02 lmao that is actually my first kit
plus i just used scissors to cut the parts off and used a kitchen knife to cut the nubs lol
I bought two Kits at a comiccon because they looked super cool. I always wanted to try but also don't want to mess up too much so thank you for this guide I can't wait to build my first one!
@24:09 bro is me chillin playing video games in the most uncomfortable yet most comfortable position. Great video btw helped me tons
Wow, this is actually the video that I needed. Maybe it's a sign that I should start the hobby. Thank you for video 👍
Hah well there you go! I’m glad you liked the video 😄 hopefully it helps if you start building soon!
They have gundams in gas stations in Japan. Here in the states it's a niche within a niche in the west.
Me: the only other gundam fans I've ever seen or interacted with in my life have been online lol.
I found myself here after playing the mobile gunpla game. It's thanks to that game and your video that I've decided to get a job to h get my first gunpla, and eventually kit Bash my custom Gundam 404. Thanks for the video man. Ya got a new sub from me bro. Keep up the good work.
just bought some kits. New to the hobby and this video was helpful. Thank you
The background music is perfect
Thank you! I like to think so as well
It looks quite complex but a lot of fun to make! Thanks for this superb guide for newbies like me, basically you need the right tools and pay close attention to the manual. I'll be going back to this one to review it on detail at each step.
It's not this complex. This guide is just thorough. Short version. Your local store probably has stacks of High Grade 1:144 kits, they're priced in the neighborhood of $15-$20 so they're going to be an obvious starting point. Pick up some side cutters, which are actually in lots of toolboxes already. Hobby grade cutters have pointy ends to fit into tight spaces on small parts. And you don't need to be able to read Japanese. The hardest part of your first kit is being careful not to cut off the wrong parts since you don't yet know the common shapes. Just go slow, be careful, look at your instructions a lot. Even if you totally mess up and cut too deep, like you cut off a peg used to attach parts, maybe pick up some super glue just to be safe. Problem solved.
I've had a passing interest in gunpla for some time, but I always thought you had to paint the feckers and as a Warhammer player I had enough pieces of plastic to pain, this video was really nice I think I'm going to look for a small one to pick up
This video was great and really helped me to decide to buy my first Gunpla! Currently building the HG AMS-119 Geara Doga!
As someone very interested in starting the hobby this video was just amazing
22:18 well i didn't Expect you put that music.
Are You the gundam Ghost LOL
I wish we had this video 18 years ago lol. Good job mate!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid :)
Just finished an RX 178 Mk II Titans Prototype and my first thought was I need more kits ASAP
Thank you for this amazing video, it really helped me
And for those who are intimidated at first because of the tools needed
I finished my model with some electrician clippers, sand paper and a needle point pen and it looks great
I even used a nail clipper for some parts were the clippers couldn't fit through the runners