When Did Robot Spirits Get Good!? Robot Damashii Hy-Gogg Ver. A.N.I.M.E. MECHA GAIKOTSU REVIEW

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  • ROBOT DAMASHII [SIDE MS] MSM-03C HY-GOGG VER. A.N.I.M.E.
    by Bandai
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    The successor to the Gogg, the amphibious Hy-Gogg used by Special Force Cyclops to attack the Arctic Base of the earth Federation Army, joins the Robot Damashii Ver. A.N.I.M.E. figure lineup from Bandai! It's fully posable for maximum action, including special joints used for its long and lethal arms to provide full flexibility! Its mono-eye is also movable, with a closing shutter to protect it during underwater work, and it's also equipped with various accessories, effect parts and seals for its markings. Order yours today!
    [Figure Size]: Approximately 10.5cm tall
    [Materials]: ABS, PVC
    [Set Contents]:
    Main figure
    Jet pack
    Jet pack injection effect parts (x2)
    Missile cover unit (x2)
    Hand missile (x2)
    Hand missile launch effect part
    Missile cover purge smoke effect
    Arm Mega Gun artillery effect part
    Underwater parts for right thigh
    Seals for markings
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  • @ginger-ham4800
    @ginger-ham4800 5 років тому +75

    It got good when the ver.ANIME line started. Proportions made to mimic the on screen counterpart in ways a Gunpla can't as well as coming with a ton of cool effect parts.

    • @MrFlunkorg
      @MrFlunkorg 5 років тому +3

      The Ver Anime RX-78 and GM are absolutely fantastic.

    • @alfianfahmi5430
      @alfianfahmi5430 5 років тому +6

      These line were also really good for either "play" or "display". Highly articulate (maybe not all of them), anime accurate, and tons of effect parts. Even Gunpla can't always reached that level.
      It's too bad that I can't afford to buy them. Gunpla wins at the price category.

    • @narutoman876
      @narutoman876 5 років тому +2

      It was good before then too. The Wing, X, and G lines where all fantastic.
      the ANIME line just went to the max with great engineering and accessories

    • @cal7447
      @cal7447 5 років тому

      The engineering also went up a level with the ANIME line. Never imagined a Zaku to bend that much at the waist 😂

    • @alfianfahmi5430
      @alfianfahmi5430 5 років тому

      @@narutoman876 They're still good. It just happened that Mecha's Aries had a pretty odd issue in regards to the materials used for plastic and paint (eventhough I'm not quite sure what really happened, either the degrading paint or something else).

  • @theofficialavenger
    @theofficialavenger 5 років тому +199

    I'm hoping Bandai do an RE/100 Hy-Gogg at some point, it's one of my favourite grunt suits ever.

    • @samuelandjw
      @samuelandjw 5 років тому +1

      Avenger_00209 Judging from the past records of RE line, it would not be as good as the damashii one in terms of posability. Moreover, 1/100 will certainly have weight issues.

    • @DJ_GrimDark
      @DJ_GrimDark 5 років тому +2

      But is it truely a grunt suit? 1st episode of war in tge pocket gave me the special forces vibe

    • @theofficialavenger
      @theofficialavenger 5 років тому +1

      @@DJ_GrimDark I'd say so, even specialised/high performance suits are grunts sometimes - take the Jesta, for example.

    • @theofficialavenger
      @theofficialavenger 5 років тому +2

      @@samuelandjw I think with Bandai's modern engineering they could work around any weight issues, as well as giving it good pose-ability.

    • @DJ_GrimDark
      @DJ_GrimDark 5 років тому

      @@theofficialavenger fair enough you have a good point there

  • @TokyoFilthy
    @TokyoFilthy 4 роки тому +12

    Aquatic Zeon gundams are amazing, I love each and every one of there designs

  • @heyjojojizyofthegames6381
    @heyjojojizyofthegames6381 5 років тому +30

    You know it is good when he uses background music

    • @fauxvier8519
      @fauxvier8519 5 років тому

      He always uses background music

    • @yummystew2
      @yummystew2 5 років тому +2

      @@fauxvier8519 Well, it's the good background music. Does anyone know the title?

  • @s3d17
    @s3d17 5 років тому +117

    Bandai seems to be putting a lot of effort into Robot Damashii. Must be catering to the new generation that have no patience for building Gunpla.
    The HGUC Hygog is actually very solid kit at $15USD. Still a good deal today. The gunpla arms can be posed without drooping.
    This RD figure has superior articulation, effect parts, more color separation. They seems to be doing every suit for 0080 for the RD line.
    Also.. The P Bandai RD Zeong Ver ANIME is an absolute Beast.

    • @mr.cranker8086
      @mr.cranker8086 5 років тому +8

      hahahahha lol. damn youngsters, can't sit down to build a gunpla!! (says this as a millennial)

    • @s3d17
      @s3d17 5 років тому +6

      @@mr.cranker8086 Yup in the age of mobile apps and ADD... model kits are more of a hobby for old timers. From my experience at several local hobby shops in my region the gunpla kits are mostly sold to ages 20+ (95%). Action figures are popular among ages 10 to 15.. and usually purchased by adults.

    • @samuelandjw
      @samuelandjw 5 років тому +1

      Spicy Build Compared to 0079 ver ANIME, 0080 lines are not as good. Although hy-gogg is a clear exception.

    • @mr.cranker8086
      @mr.cranker8086 5 років тому +2

      @@s3d17 you kids with your figmas and figuarts

    • @sathu8317
      @sathu8317 5 років тому +4

      I don’t really think that the “new generation” has no patience. The main reason robot damashi has gotten better is simply because the methods used to produce and the money invested has increased. Also with anime making a larger mark the world wide market the amount of people interested in the gundam franchise has increased. This leads to more people in the fandom some of which would not enjoy building gunpla simply because that is not something they are interested in,

  • @WaifuTrashWeeb
    @WaifuTrashWeeb 5 років тому +7

    I hope that the modelkit team in Bandai takes this as serious competition and starts re-releasing 2.0's of the 0080 and 0083 kits.

  • @sathu8317
    @sathu8317 5 років тому +183

    W I D E B O I

  • @Genjitsu17
    @Genjitsu17 5 років тому +31

    That's odd about your previous experience with RD. I have some that are from 2010, - zero discoloring, perfect QC and better proportions than their Gunpla counterparts.

    • @fripplicious7466
      @fripplicious7466 5 років тому +5

      mitch mitchell Discolouration all depends on the colour of the parts but more importantly how you store it e.g. away from direct sunlight.

    • @muladiajisasmito1361
      @muladiajisasmito1361 5 років тому

      *F91 Gundam intensifies*

    • @muladiajisasmito1361
      @muladiajisasmito1361 5 років тому +1

      For gunpla, yeah sure old RDs don't do justice, except Duel Gundam Assaultshroud.
      But for other Mechs, RDs are the best

    • @Matanumi
      @Matanumi 4 роки тому

      gadessa and garazzo did alright considerating how early they were

    • @cronscarrotfactory8895
      @cronscarrotfactory8895 4 роки тому

      @mitch mitchell do you know if this is an action figure or do you have to completely assemble it?

  • @Thejeffex11
    @Thejeffex11 5 років тому +4

    Nice to see some Robot Damashii for a change. Bandai has definitely improved them in the last few years. I buy some every once in a while, hope to see more of this!

  • @T16skyhopp
    @T16skyhopp 5 років тому +7

    theyve been pretty great for a long time. And theyve been EXCELLENT since the ANIME sub line.

  • @JasonIsLost
    @JasonIsLost 5 років тому +2

    This looks so impressive, thanks for showcasing a golden nugget from a line I had similar negative assumptions about!

  • @sugarhoneyicetea3040
    @sugarhoneyicetea3040 5 років тому +21

    Such a unique mobile suit to make a pricey figure out of

    • @droopyking817
      @droopyking817 5 років тому

      I got 3😍

    • @Ronce01
      @Ronce01 5 років тому

      I just received mine and it's worth the price. One of the best RDs to date in my opinion.

    • @whitecatssss
      @whitecatssss 5 років тому

      @@skibidiwonyoung talk to ppl that make a lot of money but don't have time to build gunpla man, like me =)

  • @Jinsh1911
    @Jinsh1911 5 років тому +3

    4:20 You know you are a small fry and your days are numbered when there's peg hole on your face.
    What connects on the other side isn't just a Hy-Gogg, it's your fate.

  • @marifarif5463
    @marifarif5463 5 років тому +4

    It was one particular amazing and awesome hy gogg..

  • @dotmitchens
    @dotmitchens 5 років тому +1

    Thank you, Robot Spirits, for not making Andy die in vain. *salute*

  • @Ton_D_Chicken
    @Ton_D_Chicken 5 років тому

    This right here saved the life of MAH BOI JOBBY... Robot Damashii... No need to build, or paint, or modify... Building kits for me is a GREAT experience, but simply playing with them... 🤩👌👌👌

  • @nasanodia736
    @nasanodia736 4 роки тому

    Robot Damashii has been smashing it for a good while now... My last one was an exclusive RGM-79GS Space Command GM-also badass!

  • @KEYBLADEMASTERJT
    @KEYBLADEMASTERJT 5 років тому

    I got myself the Strelitzia last month and was really surprised by the quality, it’s really good and Iam now currently away in spain and I happend to come across the A.N.I.M.E RX-78 so I had to pick it up. And im glad i did!! it did not disappoint me!

  • @SamsGameRoom
    @SamsGameRoom 5 років тому +1

    Believe it or not, the arms of the HGUC Hy-Gogg are pretty solid. I've had mine for about a year and have posed and re-posed it numerous times, but the arms still can hold themselves up.

  • @LZRCuteR
    @LZRCuteR 5 років тому

    Bought this for my 4 year old, needless to say he lost a few fingers for it, but its an AWESOME toy (for ~9 or older probably, though sites say 15...). Simply so fun to play with all the effects!

  • @jordanmead5882
    @jordanmead5882 4 роки тому +2

    ABS plastic can become discolored over time if exposed to UV light. It happens because ABS plastic is flammable, and they have to mix a flame retardant in with it. This is why some people's SNES is all yellow, and gross looking rather than the grayish color that it was originally. Gunpla doesn't discolor because it's outside isn't made of ABS plastic. The reason ABS plastic is used is because it's a strong plastic. If you block out the natural light in your display room, and use LED lights then you shouldn't have any issues with discoloration.

    • @MechaGaikotsu
      @MechaGaikotsu  4 роки тому +2

      That’s some super useful info! Never actually knew a SNES was made from ABS, but I know the exact gross colour you’re taking about.

  • @masjaprangunpla
    @masjaprangunpla 5 років тому +28

    Hy gogg!
    Bye goog!

    • @cal7447
      @cal7447 5 років тому +1

      The world needs more gundam puns. We don't have enough, if any.

    • @oneirosophos4276
      @oneirosophos4276 5 років тому

      King Gogg

    • @makeshift8830
      @makeshift8830 4 роки тому

      GunDAM that was a good pun

  • @ryansaw4589
    @ryansaw4589 5 років тому +1

    Anything from war in the pocket has a special place in my heart

  • @TekkaSage
    @TekkaSage 5 років тому

    So glad I got 2 of these. It's so beautiful. Can't wait for the Kampfer release and potentially Dom from 0083.

  • @birumerah2896
    @birumerah2896 5 років тому +1

    Ok this is EPIC

  • @etfo25
    @etfo25 5 років тому

    I remember when I was just a little kid in the early 2000s when Gundam aired on toonami and they sold 1/144 scale NoGrade models at Target stores. The Gundam Alex and the Hygogg were two of the first Gunpla I ever built. Even now those suits hold a special nostalgic place in my mind.

  • @ZombryaTheDark
    @ZombryaTheDark 5 років тому

    I just got the Alex robot damashii. Its awesome. The weapon effect parts are what sold me

  • @nolaehan922
    @nolaehan922 5 років тому

    Jesus without paint and with only good lighting it can already look that good.

  • @ryotatakuma6117
    @ryotatakuma6117 5 років тому +1

    @Mechagaikotsu , you forgot to mention the extending ankles for more articulation in the feet too ! :D

  • @cal7447
    @cal7447 5 років тому

    The Robot Spirits Freedom, Justice, and Tallgeese are all awesome figures too, some of my favourites!

  • @aozorakaze3669
    @aozorakaze3669 5 років тому +1

    Bandai really needs to release more multi-purpose effect parts for Gundam model kits, something like the ninpulse beam effects... those things could give some much needed life for those who build stuff out of the box...

  • @unicron8soundwave724
    @unicron8soundwave724 Рік тому

    WOW
    Even playing as Hygogg in GUNDAM BATTLE ASSAULT 1 & 2 is amazing!

  • @JeremiasSR512
    @JeremiasSR512 5 років тому

    YOOOO those effects parts are out of this world!

  • @3than877
    @3than877 5 років тому +2

    I I love watching he's videos , keep up the good work mechagokaitso😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😁😀

  • @lukesewell534
    @lukesewell534 5 років тому

    This is coming from nowhere but I noticed that all the gundams galeo from gundam ibo pilots have a gimmick in the legs:Kamaris has leg thrusters,trooper well...has the trooper form,vidar are has the foot blades/hunters edge,then finally the Kimaras vidar has the extending nee drill or pile

  • @ethanspaziani1070
    @ethanspaziani1070 5 років тому

    I appreciate you covering stuff like this to you are doing a great job keep up the good work and never give up would like to see some armored Core stuff and some Pat labor stuff maybe at least I would appreciate it

  • @IuIushu
    @IuIushu 5 років тому

    Man , now I want a hy gogg myself

  • @cakepigs
    @cakepigs 3 роки тому

    i'd have to find a way to reverse the arms and legs, he looks so much like a startled frog from behind and i love it.

  • @victorm.5092
    @victorm.5092 5 років тому

    There is actually a little sliding gimmick in the little fins on the legs.

  • @epsilon13th39
    @epsilon13th39 5 років тому

    I believe since robo damashii rx-78 gundam ver anime. Because lots of effect and nice articulation.

    • @epsilon13th39
      @epsilon13th39 5 років тому

      Btw, my old gunplas also discolor (specially white plastic turn to yellowish).

  • @oldcrow6752
    @oldcrow6752 5 років тому

    Glorious, I wasn't impressed with the gunpla version of this guy, but I wanted one for my collection, guess Robot spirit has me covered here

  • @barkingapollo
    @barkingapollo 5 років тому +2

    You are late to the game, the Ver Anime line is amazing. RD has been amazing for awhile now. Also I’ve never had issues with discoloration, but I keep my figures out of sunlight.

  • @inferno1234561
    @inferno1234561 5 років тому

    6:47 OK that bit made the video for me lol

  • @jangikran8189
    @jangikran8189 5 років тому

    Acguy squad from Thunderbolt would be great addition to the line up

  • @Nintenja889
    @Nintenja889 5 років тому

    My girlfriend actually got me the OG Hg HyGogg from the 80’s for Christmas. XD

  • @mrstarfishh33
    @mrstarfishh33 5 років тому

    Dude some of the new ones been looking rad.... ohhh that hy gogggg

  • @irvingmuhammad1791
    @irvingmuhammad1791 5 років тому +3

    Just like the Gunpla version. Need Swap change the leg and the arm in underwater mode. But this one has ton gimmick than the gunpla version.

    • @RoyalTrashing
      @RoyalTrashing 5 років тому

      Yeah but the hguc Is like 10 dollars, I guess this One costs like 5-6x times that price

    • @irvingmuhammad1791
      @irvingmuhammad1791 5 років тому

      Yep.

  • @SumptuousMeat
    @SumptuousMeat Місяць тому

    Just built the hg , 2024 lol, I would kill for a mg version of this

  • @turtles3484
    @turtles3484 4 роки тому

    Opening this video broke my tablet... But it is better now :)

  • @Psyche1903
    @Psyche1903 5 років тому

    I love the ANIME line of Damashii's a lot, but 0080 really hit it out of the park. Especially because the HG's are, for the most part, pretty old. Really excited for the other GM's and the Guncannon. Even if there's a high chance that many will be P-Bandai. Oh well, at least the Sniper and Cold District were regular release.

  • @chanedw
    @chanedw 5 років тому

    The Robot Spirits ver. A.N.I.M.E. figures are all very good, you should check them out.

  • @jpkHouston
    @jpkHouston 5 років тому +1

    Take a shot everytime Gaikotsu says "That is so cool" or "So good"

  • @intorsusvolo7834
    @intorsusvolo7834 4 роки тому

    You convinced me to buy one just now.

  • @WaifuTrashWeeb
    @WaifuTrashWeeb 5 років тому

    Those effect parts are amazing.

  • @k1ngp1n55
    @k1ngp1n55 5 років тому

    I will take a look at every thing that is related to gunpla
    ☝️😎🤘

  • @RoyalKnightVIII
    @RoyalKnightVIII Рік тому

    It's so cool but now I want a revive Hy-Gogg

  • @spaceriot23
    @spaceriot23 5 років тому

    HY-GOGG CHANGE MY MIND

  • @jaysonvilleza3901
    @jaysonvilleza3901 5 років тому

    Cool!

  • @dr.jimeagleii4108
    @dr.jimeagleii4108 5 років тому

    So what do you do with all of these kits and rd's that you don't keep? I've noticed the claim in a few videos now and I'm curious to see where you get rid of them.

  • @cal7447
    @cal7447 5 років тому

    You gotta check out the A.N.I.M.E. (can't believe I actually typed that) Zaku 2 Kai. You might like it.

  • @shozaiaku8610
    @shozaiaku8610 5 років тому

    I hope they make more Code Geass model kits.. (Since ... Uhh.. Y'know.. There are new code geass anime and stuff) ;-;
    A Gawain Kit would be nice to have.. But alas, we got just a few. They made the Lancelot and Guren Mk-II but why not the Gawain, Gloucester or Gekka ;-;
    most Code Geass Mechs are Robot Spirits.

  • @davianmedina7396
    @davianmedina7396 5 років тому

    Keep up the good work mechagaikoutsu

  • @supergeno128ds
    @supergeno128ds 5 років тому

    I'm pretty sure that the Robot Damashii GM Cold Climate is already out. I think the one that's coming out in January is the GM Sniper II ver ANIME, which is the second (and vastly improved) GM Sniper II Robot Damashii figure.

  • @yukimabi5225
    @yukimabi5225 5 років тому

    This would be a good way to gauge what a Master Grade Hygogg can potentially have for articulation, but alas its gonna be a re 100 if they ever make a 1/100 hygogg

  • @sweetsoulrevue4547
    @sweetsoulrevue4547 5 років тому

    HAPPY NEW.YEAR BRO!!!! MORE GUNPLA FOR 2019

  • @taoako3151
    @taoako3151 5 років тому

    i really want to know what should i buy, cuz i have built 2 SDs and 3 HGs , but im not sure if i should go up by a grade and buy an RG or go to an MG instead. so yeah im a bit puzzled rite now.

  • @dumbzillarobo1212
    @dumbzillarobo1212 5 років тому

    Robot Spirits became good when they reached they're 150th release
    (Tho there were some good releases before that like their L-Gaim figures, Heroman, Gundam Double X and others)

  • @Zero18761
    @Zero18761 3 роки тому

    This is crazy good

  • @PrimusFeather
    @PrimusFeather 5 років тому +1

    Since you love the Aries so much.. You must be aware there's a Noin green deco one out there..

  • @cappuccinocapputeano
    @cappuccinocapputeano 4 роки тому +1

    When he says the aries is awesome me : bruhhh

  • @rushy5533
    @rushy5533 5 років тому

    Happy new year 🥳 From the Philippines

  • @kchanish
    @kchanish 11 місяців тому

    Where did you get those stands from? Great review btw!

  • @jesusyamatotv3099
    @jesusyamatotv3099 5 років тому

    Would you consider doing retro gunpla reviews as some fun side project? Notably of HG Deathscythe Hell Ew and HG Altron EW, and the like? I think it'll be pretty funny, but more than that show how far gunpla has improved.

  • @hks071
    @hks071 5 років тому +6

    This need to be mg

  • @AshuraH
    @AshuraH 5 років тому

    On the subject of effect parts, looking on Amazon, it's somewhat hard to find actual effect parts dedicated to Gunpla. Most of them are Tamashii Effects, which really go well with the S.H. Figuarts line, so if you want your Kamen Rider/Power Ranger/Pretty Cure/Superman/Mario/whatever looking awesome in a pose, you go with that. But, all of those are pretty much power up effects.
    Now, the Dragon Ball Z Figure-Rise plamos have dedicated energy blasts, so you can pretend a Kamehameha is a blue mega particle shot or something.

  • @wolfin22
    @wolfin22 5 років тому

    I recommend the Alex figure I have it and its great

  • @jensonbigby5733
    @jensonbigby5733 2 роки тому

    are these just action figures or are the actual models you build?

  • @Clovs-28
    @Clovs-28 5 років тому

    he liked the figure so much he ran out of adjectives multiple times during the video XD

  • @Coolio_Ash
    @Coolio_Ash 5 років тому

    God I love the hy gogg. it's not on hlj but I bought it!

  • @experimenter19
    @experimenter19 5 років тому

    I recently got the robot spirit devilfish and a ice broke off because was and an idiot and wasn’t sure if it was a snap on part and super glued right on you don’t even notice it

  • @JayDuron-in1hj
    @JayDuron-in1hj 5 років тому

    Happy New Years. Peace ✌🏻

  • @borneofox
    @borneofox 5 років тому

    I already got HGUC Hygoog and the arm joint is still solid. But the big problem with and a let down is only the mono eye can't move.

  • @nit-Inundate
    @nit-Inundate 5 років тому

    *sO dYnAmIc So AwEsOme*

  • @samuelandjw
    @samuelandjw 5 років тому

    Along with the hy-gogg, RD Dom ver ANIME is one of the best RD figures.

  • @faithdefool2737
    @faithdefool2737 5 років тому

    now that's a good one.

  • @guidoberetta217
    @guidoberetta217 5 років тому

    I need help i bought sky high wing but i cannot add on gundam bael hg because i haven't a piece for attack on it someone could say where i can find it?

  • @gunpla_sk8
    @gunpla_sk8 5 років тому

    Real grade hygogg would be interesting af

  • @zaccain370
    @zaccain370 5 років тому

    My fave two

  • @Mralan1976
    @Mralan1976 5 років тому

    The pacific rim uprising robot spirits were great

  • @Jacqthepossposs
    @Jacqthepossposs 5 років тому

    dude... if you want a good robot spirits thats not Ver. A.N.I.M.E, then you should get the crossbone gundam X-1 full cloth. Thats my #1 favorite robot damashii.

  • @tobytomic
    @tobytomic 5 років тому

    Hi, where to buy that action base? it looks slimmer than the standard gunpla stand

  • @OptimusShr
    @OptimusShr 5 років тому

    I would say they have been good since Pacific Rim Uprising. I have Gypsy Avenger and Titan Redeemer and I would call the good figures. Maybe a little pricey since they don't have many accessories but they have good articulation and lots of paint.

  • @erickavery1
    @erickavery1 5 років тому

    The giant potato, the Gogg mastergrade, is the only kit I've seen with long segmented arms that weren't floppy.
    It also looks like a potato.

  • @JohnDee633
    @JohnDee633 5 років тому

    I love Robot Spirits. I sell these things, and have never heard anyone claim they discolored. Or seen it myself. But maybe you had a bad experience.

  • @dumbzillarobo1212
    @dumbzillarobo1212 5 років тому

    I'm guessing you displayed your Aries where it is exposed in sunlight, sunlight can cause discoloration on plastic, especially white parts

  • @michaelmclaughlin4590
    @michaelmclaughlin4590 5 років тому

    I'd recommend checking out the Metal Robot Damashii line.

    • @cal7447
      @cal7447 5 років тому +1

      He did review the Metal RD Double O. But I do wish the Infinite Justice could feature one day, it's so damn good.

    • @michaelmclaughlin4590
      @michaelmclaughlin4590 5 років тому

      @@cal7447
      Gonna be honest, completely forgot about that.

  • @darilledequina3973
    @darilledequina3973 5 років тому

    i bet you will buy more!

  • @anordinarychair189
    @anordinarychair189 4 роки тому

    Hi funny I just got a hy gogg off Amazon

  • @vaughnd13
    @vaughnd13 5 років тому

    Nice but I know what you mean I have some no grade and some high grades I bought from the early 2000s that still have their beautiful colors to them.

  • @onepieceswat
    @onepieceswat 5 років тому

    Wish you could do more ver A.N.I.M.E. Robot damashii so we can see what to expect before we buy any. Also have you checked out the HCM Pro Exia DX? Or any thoughts on it?