It all started when I went to a toy event. I found some gunplas but they were quite expensive. I was curious about them so I bought an SD one since they were cheap. Years passed and now I own gunpla of every grade. Truly a hole I have fallen into.
Can confirm, a buddy of mine was so hyped that I started watching Gundam that he gave me one of his kits still in the box and now I can't stop thinking about which one I want to build next.
The grading is getting more complex: 1. SD, SDEX, MGSD (SD in size but as complex as MG), chibi size. 2. EG and HG (1/144), your average size with the most variants for collection purposes. 3. RG (1/144), scaled down MG. 4. NG (no grade 1/100), which is basically a enlarged HG. 5. MG, MG Ver Ka, MGEX (1/100), you know the drill. 6. PG (1/60), the most detailed and complex plastic model kit. 7. Mega size (1/48), which is basically a massive enlarged HG. 8. Custom size (1/free range), for people who build their own gundam using any tech and materials they have, example: 1/32 Barbatos made from alloy. Edit: 1. MGSD is relatively new because they were made just last year. 2. MG Ver Ka is specially designed by mech designer Katoki Hajime, which have more details and compexity than normal MGs, and MGEX is just a smaller version of PG yet cost more than a PG kit.
Yes this is why I didn’t go into full detail of that list because when my cousin was explaining it I was like uuuhh what no grade??? lol the Ver Ka I wanted to mention but figure that’s also a little too confusing but that’s a kit I want next!
@@JerryMeehanJr some Ver Kas have tested Bandai's Techniques when it comes to making so I don't recommend some that are hand grenades, right now the MG Zeta Ver Ka would be the best bet
@@JerryMeehanJr there are stuff like RE/100 which is a big hg but they are rare as they are kinda replaced by full mechanics (FM) which is like slightly worst MG
Ohhhh, he was my first ganpla wich I builded. I love him. But (angry words) how small his role in anime. Also, am I the only one who sees him as Sephiroth?
@@Ilia_Salnicov He's literally any edgy character as a mobile suit. Vergil, Sepiroth, all of the above. Its great. I wish it had more presence in the anime rather than just 1 or 2 scenes
And some of it are more detailed than their counterparts. RG Z'Gok vs MG Z'Gok, the RG is more detailed. RG Hi-Nu vs MG Hi-Nu Ver Ka, the RG is more detailed. RG God Gundam vs MG God Gundam, the RG is more detailed. Basically, the newer RG is the same level as MG when it comes to complexity, it's just a scaled down MG without the cockpits at this point. So the tier should be: EG (Entry Grade) HG (High Grade) and RE:100 or NG FM (Full Mechanics) RG (Real Grade) and MG (Master Grade)
Just to clarify better. Not all MG are easier than RG. But some RG, particularly the transformable ones are pretty hard, and sometimes downright broken. Some MG are harder to build than RG because nub marks at MG can be a real chore. Soe MG also have more details than some RG such as the Zaku 2 line.
RG are considered by many to be more difficult than MG because of the size. Tiny parts are harder to manipulate. For the absolute easiest builds, there's Entry Grade, or EG. They're specially made so that the parts can just be popped off the runner, no nippers required. You can still use nippers, files, sandpaper, etc for that nice, clean look, but you don't have to if you just want to get a basic feel for the hobby. EG builds can generally be done in about an hour if you're doing it quick and dirty.
another tip: if your interested in these types of mecha model kits but your not a gundam fan. theres a chance that it can be found in gundplas sister line: minipla, this line does a lot of other types of mecha but mainly focuses on power rangers megazords (super sentai mecha in japan). so if your wondering if a mecha you like has a model kit but isnt a gundam, i reccomend checking if theres a minipla version, theyre usually easier to build, too since the retail ones are sold as gaschapon boxes in japan.
Tbh as a gundam builder. The only material I use to cut the pieces of gundam is nail cutter. Because I can only afford the gundam and not the toll to help you build it
started back in spring of this year and I've been hooked. I had to stop myself from buying so many kits. If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, they always have 40 percent off discounts. Ive bought 10 so far.
As someone who has been building models for nearly 30 years it's nice to see people still getting into the hobby. While the description of the grades isn't accurate, some of it is just nitpicking. Some of the comments trying to describe the different grades are also wrong. One worth mentioning is the parts coming painted. They are molded in color, not painted. For painters this is an important difference.
only kits that come painted are coated kits, either with a glossy finish like "HD" Mg Unicorn or the gold paint of the 2.0 Hyaku Shiki. Theres also stuff like the special coatings and titanium finishes but those are all hard to find limited run items
Saying that building RG is easier to build than MG is misleading. RG has tinier parts and the stickers are sometimes also just as tiny, if not tinier, so when you lose some parts somewhere..... chances are that they're already gone 💀💀💀 Also, if some of you are more into the "creative" side of building model kits, maybe start off with HGs since there's not too many mechanical parts, and the joint connections of each kit have higher level of compatibility than MGs. Thus it's much easier to customize, mix-match some parts, etc.
they came out with an actual "Entry" level grade in the 1/144 scale named Entry Grade lol. Highly recommend it for people getting into the hobby. no tools needed and the color separation is *chef's kiss*. Right now they have the original Rx-78-2 gundam, Strike Gundam, Build Strike Gundam Exceed, and Lah Gundam.
I will say RG is only below MG in terms of price, I would argue real grades are actually more difficult to build thanks to much smaller pieces with the smaller scale. How complicated an MG is depends on the era the one you're looking at is made, the oldest are simple, the 2000's era kits are fairly involved, 2010's+ are simpler, and as a rule "Ver Ka" are usually the most complicated.
They are cool and awesome i have over 200 of them but they are cool especially if you do customs builds Gundam breaker videogames are a great way to go crazy with customizing with out going broke and there easy ways to understand also not all kits require tools like sd and eg
I would say my best advise for anyone wanting to try gunpla, would be to do what I did. They just released what are known as Entry Grade level Gundam kits. They are 1/144 scale, there is amazing color separation so no stickers/painting are required. They are also VERY cheap. Try one out, see if you like it, and if it appeals to you, try more complicated kits. I would also say if you like the idea of building model robots but aren't a fan of the Gundam aesthetic to try 30 Minute Mission kits or possibly the Kyoukai Senki line of model kits.
There are a couple brick-and-mortar- stores near me that sell gunpla, but for a marked-up price. I generally get mine from online Japanese stores. The usual is HLJ, however Bandai doesn't keep a good stock of them available, so if you missed the initial print, you could be waiting awhile for restocks. The interesting thing is that Bandai asked online shops not to sell overseas during Lockdown. The other shop I use, AmiAmi, agreed, but HLJ continued selling Bandai kits. Recently AmiAmi started showing gunpla again, but only Pre-Owned, which essentially means that someone bought, and maybe opened the kit, but didn't build it (check descriptions to ensure parts are all there and there's no significant damage, buyer beware). Pro-Owned items can sometimes be marked down, but if it's rarer, it can be more expensive easily. I've seen HGs listed over $100 for... whatever reason. I'd rather wait for restocks to happen than to buy at such a price.
for those who want to start but are still afraid or want to pick up one or two for their shelves, I may recommend the entry-grade series. They are easy, do not require any stickers, and are cheap (not in my country at least). plus you can pull out the part from the runner with your bare hands because they are intended to be like that. Have fun and enjoy your building experience
My advice is get into a gundam group. Sometimes you can get taken advantage as a new builder for kits you might think are rare or unique. As you progress, learn what bootleg kits look like. I'm not shunning them I'm just advising you to know what you are getting into. Thrid party kits will require advance skills on to make certain parts fit. Godhand is not the end all be all, I learned this the hard way. Panel lining is the easiest detailing you can do but keep in mind sometimes panel lining can make stress marks visible. My advice is top coat then panel line. If you don't want to do that you can also panel line first then build. Isopropyl alcohol is your best friend.
I'd skip RG since it has tons of small parts for a 1/144 model kit and go to MG for big parts and also get a feel of which size and grade you want to commit or be an all roounder of the grades. Like most kits, there are a few select MG kits that go $35-40 under the $50 and HG has some under $15. EG or Entry Grade was introduced for beginners and its gotten really better with the engineering of the kits and parts thanks to Bandai. But again, its all up to you, that's building the kit whether you'll like it, love it, or hate it, its not bad to try. ALSO DO NOT TAKE OTHER PEOPLES OPINION REGARD TO WHATEVER KIT/GRADE IT IS, THEY HAVE THEIR UPS AND DOWNS BUT IN GENERAL ITS GOOD NONETHELESS. (Unless Bandai revised the Mobile suit to modern standard kits)
My first was a RG and I’m kinda in rotation with 3 different MG, which is wild because the first one I’ve ever “bought” was a HG that I forgot in my closet. My wife’s brother wanted to build gunpla together one day and I ended up buying the RG. After that I started building the HG and got bored, never got completed. That’s why I’m juggling the 3 MG. My wallet is in chronic pain.
Hey, I don't mean to be negative but I want to warn you that you might be setting yourself up for a bad time with that plan. SD kits generally are the hardest kits to get looking good because they rely super heavily on stickers which often need to wrap around awkwardly shaped surfaces. Then you'd be jumping straight into real grade which are arguably the hardest line to build. They have tons of tiny pieces, are the most prone to accidental breakages and several of the kits in the range are known to have issues (unicorn arms snapping, zeta literally destroying itself when transforming, a lot of the early kits becoming super floppy and armour that constantly falls off, etc.) At the end of the day, you do you but for my money a couple of the newer high grades is a good place to start. If you do go RG though I strongly recommend looking for the Hi-Nu, nu gundam, gundam wing TV version (number 35) or the gundam epyon they're some of the more recent releases with Hi Nu being considered probably the best.
@@aliensliveinme didn't regret it tho..I made no mistakes on making the RG Freedom..but the SD? Is not the hardest grade... cause my SD is the SD Gundam EX-Standard...so meaning they don't have much parts to work with cause it's the variant where I don't need tools and glue On top of it the stickers of the Strike freedom SD is...just small...like a standard SD would casually have, Another thing about it is that The SD Strike freedom I have can have it's backpack and guns as another weapon for HG Kits like the RX-78-2 as an Example...I already started the Kit like one month ago, And did not regret making the Gunpla like my RG Freedom cause..I kinda like it...no matter how hard the Gundam it is to build... you'll still appreciate the way it looks and the way it's built
@@aliensliveinme and since my cash is not enough for Bandai Kits..it's kinda disappointing for me so I decided to look for 3rd party ones...Then came across two..Dragon Momoko and Daban..those kits feel like they're a like a Detailed but also Jagged and more mechanical looking Gundams...The ones I'm getting might be interesting cause I'm going to order the Daban 8802(Strike freedom), Daban 6650(Freedom 2.0) and the Daban Astray...the reason why I decided to buy from Daban is that..well.. they're budget friendly and more over..it's rather surprising aswell as for a bootleg you might expect some terrible stuff and weird looks but no...Daban really pushed their limits and literally created a detailed yet a high articulated MG Gunpla that's worth about 1,000₱(17$)-2,000₱(34$) in my country...and not going to lie..even if I've seen reviews about it being unable to be fitted in the Metal frame...I might not regret my decision cause it looks super cool when you look at it...cause if you put it next to an MG Strike freedom Against the Daban MG strike freedom..it looks more detailed than it's Bandai brother
Entry Grade is probably the best starter kits, they're the same size as the High Grade and Real Grade. They're 1/144, and designed for beginners though there are only a few of them, but a TON of variants of those same kits. High Grade is the standard, and normally is combined with the initials of the timeline the gundam came from...and real grades are complex and more of something you don't want to start with even though they tend to look really good. High Grades are where just about any gundam or mobile suit from any series can be found. Master Grade is the same scale as the Reborn 1/100 and Full Mechanics (Reborn 1/100 are upgraded older kits to something close to the level of complexity as a High Grade). Perfect Grade is the largest standard size kits, they're 1/60 scale. You also have the Mega Size kits, they're huge but there's only a few of them and they're comparatively simple and expensive due to the sheer amount of plastic. SD Kits are not a standard size, they're a variant style with the Super Deformed proportions with big hands, feet, and heads...often with other changes to make them more stylized. There are a few other, older grades that exist, but are, generally, referred to as NG or Non Grade kits. If you're old enough to remember the various kits in the 90's that were in a lot of stores after Toonami picked up Gundam Wing, those are NG kits, but were listed as HGFA or HG, though that version of HG was retired for kits.
Yes HG are usually where you start. I didn't, my first Gunpla kit was the MG Gundam Barbatos and my second kit was the MG Kyrios. They're pretty easy to build if you can follow the pictures.
You know what saved me from buying backlogs? Customising your kits. Really get into it. Scribing, panel lines, decals, pla plating, repaint. Sure it’s a lot of money to buy the tools but not a lot compared if I don’t customise my kits. I for sure will kept buying more kits if I don’t customise my kits. Some people will say, “I don’t have much time on my hands”. Yeah me too. I just spend 1 hour a day on customisation. More on weekends and holidays.
See that always ends up making me spend more money because I get stupid ideas. I have two re100 gp04 on order because I wanted to complete the gp line up from stardust memories. One to customize and the second one to convert into an agx-04 Gerbera Tetra. I got the RG zeong because I wanted to give one a custom paintjob
I was about to say similar. I'd say that MG should be listed BEFORE RG. While they typically cost less the MG, the similar complexity combined with the smaller scale often makes it harder for newer builders.
You can basically start anywhere you want to, except for RGs. As scaled-down MG kits, they have a massive amount of tiny parts to pull off their gimmicks, making them more challenging to build. So I would leave them for later, until you're comfortable with your building skills, before attempting. On top of that, I would avoid early RG kits altogether, because the pre-built frame is pretty flimsy. RG kits from the Sazabi onward should be fine, since they have you build the frame just like an MG kit. There's also hope for the older kits, which often get referred to as 'plastic hand grenades' for how easily parts fall off, because there's an RX-78-02 Gundam 2.0 coming out soon. I'm really hoping for a Sinanju 2.0, since it looks great, but was built on the Gundam Mk-II's frame. The Entry Grade is worth mentioning, since it's a streamlined, simplified build compared to the HGs. Not gunpla, but Bandai also makes a line called 30 Minutes Missions, and 30 Minutes Sisters, which are also streamlined builds. They're basically highly customizable grunt and custom suits.
Ha, jokes on you I already have a 30 minute mission alto, a plane from the same line, a HG Lrifth, HG Scharwarzette, HG Red Frame Astray, HG EZ8, HG Moon Gundam AND a HG Double X lol. But seriously the hobby is definitely fun, especially if you can't buy Bionicles anymore or you don't want to get into collecting Transformers. Although I will say that if you do get into Gunpla, BE PREPARED to say screw you Bandai anytime a cool model or weapon set based on a gundam you saw at one point looks cool, only for the words Premium Bandai to pop up. Believe me it gets overly stupid, especially now if you need certain weapons for certain mobile suits COUGH WFM COUGH. Still a very fun hobby and great video!
If you don't like gundam, you still have Bandai rise standarts and similar to gundam model kits series (official and 3rd party) as alternatives. You can have Goku, Vegeta, WarGreymon, Kamen raider and many others characters.
perfect grades' articulation tends to be much less stellar than the smaller models sometimes becauses of the many more gimmicks they pack, and some other times simply due to sheer size, weight and balance problems
My first Gunpla kit was an RG Epyon. Before this, I built a SFR Mechadramon and Evil Tiga Suit. After building it, oooh boi, I became an addict. Those reading this, the moment you thought you had enough kits for a while, believe me: enough is NEVER enough
Its a cool hobby, but an expensive one in my country, but still love it and they hit like c*pium, ADDICTIVE, im recommending HG The Origin kits, they are great kits!, even though they released about 5-8 years ago, but the mechanical detail are still awesome, Enjoy the hobby as it is your live!
RG is as detailed, if not more than MG. In my opinion, they're generally similar difficulty. There are outliers in both categories, but RG does not get as easy as some MGs. I recently built the MG Char's Z'Gok and it was way easier and less detailed than the RG. Some MGs, like full armor ver ka, are very difficult. RG nu and hi nu gundam are the best kits overall imo, and i highly recommend that everyone in the hobby build them.
I started from bootlegs a year ago Had 12 before I managed to by my 1st Bandai kit which is the RG qan T I have to say Bootlegs are much difficult to build because of the quality of the plastic, the fitting issues, the loose parts, etc
My wallet hurts, but just building these things has been... Soothing? Relaxing even? I'm definently a lot less stressed building these things, but the sad part is that I dug my own hole on this one.
Well I start my Gunpla building with the massive MG Ex-S gundam then I jump into PG GP01 for my second while for my 3rd gunpla is the HGUC 028 GP03D Dendrobium. For me panel line made the kit look more toyish.
EG is the most suitable for beginners, even my clumsy wife can build one without tools and any frustrations. If you go to mercari or buyee, there are tons of old kits(90s-2010s) which are great value($10-20) in mint condition.
I just got into gunpla recently and my first ever kit was Gundam Aerial, it roughly took me a day to finish and she's absolutely glorious especially for an HG the hardest part is definitely putting on the stickers and if you particularly have sweaty hands, you will lose them due to them not being so adhesive anymore due to the sweat, so definitely buy a pair of nippers and also tweezers as well for stickers, orrr just get some gundam markers and paint them on (just like what I did for her shoulders when I lost most of the stickers for it)
The stickers are the worst part specially for the eyes but the aerial kit looks amazing I got a FM 1/100 the other day I gotta build that looks amazing in videos I’ve seen. The g witch line has been awesome
@@JerryMeehanJrFor me I didn't have much trouble putting the stickers on her eyes, I carefully slide it around using my thumb until it looks just right
I have already built over half a dozen model kits. I have not really done anything like sanding though. I did remove the nub bits on and paint an EZ-8 HG kit I bought. i painted it red and black with silver metallics. I call it Easy Red.
I just advice beginners to start with small, cheap kits. Yes, you will be able to build RG and upwards, but I wish I learned how to properly build and paint on cheaper models🤣
my first gunpla was mg exia and red frame. its not that hard just it has so many parts. some would say real grade is a little harder than mg cuz theyre small. small small. but if u can handle small parts its not that hard either. as long as you follow the manual to the T.also dont get mg exia it has major weak joints issues.
"HG's usually being a respectable 4-6" tall" it's always funny when people ask about my Neo Zeong and I tell them that technically YES it IS the same size as my other HG's.....even though it's like 3 feet tall. I've always enjoyed collecting kits on the larger side, with my pride and joys being the Neo Zeong Mk2 and PG Unicorn Perfectability (with full LED set up and Divine pack) lol.
Funny story When I bought my first kits a few months ago I didn't know anything. Instead of using a nipper I just pulled the piece out of the runner and it wasn't an eg it was the hg rx-78-2 revive and hg force impulse and somehow none of the pieces weren't broken 😅
As a Gunpla / Gundam veteran, I embrace and must warn newcomers for being a Gundam-Fan. Because Gundam is a huge and rich franchise with amazing characters and world building. If the UC timeline isn't your thing, there are several other entry and isolated timelines that you can get into! However, gunpla addiction is quite concerning. I have 2 huge shelves full of HG gunplas and more in my backlog, and i don't think i will be stopping soon..... Not to mention accessories such as: airbrush, lacquer paints, custom parts, and tons of waterslide decals ( because stickers suck! ) Rip my wallet. . . . But do feel free to enter the hobby. Who knows, maybe you will get something good out of it!
Here's a tip, the larger the kit is---the easier it is. Simply put the parts are larger and way easier to handle, don't let the words Master or Perfect scare you off, the color accuracy on those kits reduces the need to color correct with paints or stickers to achieve its box art look. And of course, do your research on which exact kit you're buying. The more recent it's release date is, the more engineering it has been done by the designers at Bandai which high chance makes your build easier, smoother and fun. Though do note Ver Ka Master Grades are an exception, these are designed by the wonderful gentleman named Hajime Katoki and may be more difficult for new to intermediate builders. Happy hunting!
Honestly, Hobby Lobby was amazing when I got into the hobby. There's a huge selection, and they do a 40% off sale every other week. You can do entry grade, HG, RG, and MG for really good prices. That and the fact that they have all the tools you need, including Gundam markers. I hate the conservative nature of the store, and some of their political views, but boy it's hard to ignore getting gunpla 40% off.
be warned this is very addicting i some how alr spent around £200 in hg kits no i am not proud of this fact i can list the kits i bough if aanyone is interested
You shouldn't take the grades as a rising difficultly scale. The majority of modern kits are perfectly achievable by a beginner, also modern RGs are more intricate and have a higher part count than the average MG
gang, if you’re 100% a beginner just start with HG witch from mercury. -design simplicity -near perfect color accuracy -lower cost -pretty good engineering i restarted gunpla and seriously got invested right around g-witch and it’s been a blessing
recommendation only in the HG G-witch line would be Gundvolva Schwarzette calibarn aerial i would list more but im biased and think these ones look cool and build well
@@Navue-cn2tx oh yeah ol frith is a solid choice as well, with how consistently good the HG wfm line is i’d have to name 90% of all the kits if i were to list em all
Hg doesnt come with pre-painted parts. In fact, a huge amount of bandai models, gunpla or otherwise, usually don't have pre-painted parts, where did you get that info?
Every single gundam kit I have gotten the parts are already colored I never have painted a single kit. I have like over 10 kits including a full mechanics aerial I just got nothing requiring paint
@JerryMeehanJr to clarify some confusion, the grand majority of the time, that's simply the color the plastic is molded into. Some WfM kits have a pre-printed "shell unit" gimmick though. And there exist special coating and titanium finish kits. But usually it's all plastic color through and through.
Why does your lil guy looks like he always frowning lol. Id like to add to the grade system and evoke the "FM 1/100" since you showed one in the vid. Those kits are kits that look almost as good as master grades, but tend to have less of an "inner frame/skeleton" . ive only build one personally but it was great. You are right that its an addction tho. Buily only 4 of them yet i already have two boxes of them waiting in my closet, and with one being a P-bandai😅
Not a pro here but just finished the RG versions of Nu Gundam & Sazabi for a long term project of making a baller ass diorama of the OG protag vs rival final battle. Technology marches on & nowadays the later RGs & EVEN HGs are better than older MGs due better stability(read: parts don't fucking fall off if you so much breathe on them), articulation/posability & also the size issue. Hard to reap the rewards of your hard work if you don't have the space to display them. So I really recommend getting 1/144 scale kits first unless you really like the particular suit & it's MG is an awesome modern kit with the stability to complement it's bells & whistles. Look for reviews from multiple trusted sources before jumping in, you'll have a grand old time immersing yourself into this war-is-hell-but-cool-robots-tho franchise that nowadays shits on Star Wars. And watch the shows to better appreciate the hobby & it's lore, full seasons/movies are sometimes streamable for free from the GundamInfo channel.
I started with 2 SDs then jumped to MG. I though it would take the same time but boy was I wrong! 😂 But after finishing my MG, the difference in pose articulation is just 🤌!
What’s your first Gundam memory?
Building the High Grade Gundam double X for the first time when I found it at a convention years ago.
It all started when I went to a toy event. I found some gunplas but they were quite expensive. I was curious about them so I bought an SD one since they were cheap. Years passed and now I own gunpla of every grade. Truly a hole I have fallen into.
Building the SD gundam deathscythe hell
Watching gundam build fighters and buying my first hg the Star Build Strike
High grade 00 from 2009
Dont get into this hobby. I am warning you. Once you buy one, thats it youre hooked
Can confirm, a buddy of mine was so hyped that I started watching Gundam that he gave me one of his kits still in the box and now I can't stop thinking about which one I want to build next.
Can confirm, I randomly got one as a gift 12 years ago... Now my backlog is bigger than my country's annual debt
I don’t have a problem. I don’t have 40 dollars left after buying destroy gundam
Bro, i dont know how i got 16 hg and 5 mg and 1 pg gundans in a months and im a 15y Filipino im. cook💀💀
Pray for my money 😭😭🙏🙏
can confirm, bought one because i was curious and it has never stopped since (this started for 2 years already)
"Let's be financially irresponsible!" -every Gunpla builder
My wallets been crying lately for sure lol
"finally this will be yhe last one"
- myself (12345)
NO I AM RESPONSIBLE I ONLY BUY LIKE 2 KITS AT ONCE
The grading is getting more complex:
1. SD, SDEX, MGSD (SD in size but as complex as MG), chibi size.
2. EG and HG (1/144), your average size with the most variants for collection purposes.
3. RG (1/144), scaled down MG.
4. NG (no grade 1/100), which is basically a enlarged HG.
5. MG, MG Ver Ka, MGEX (1/100), you know the drill.
6. PG (1/60), the most detailed and complex plastic model kit.
7. Mega size (1/48), which is basically a massive enlarged HG.
8. Custom size (1/free range), for people who build their own gundam using any tech and materials they have, example: 1/32 Barbatos made from alloy.
Edit:
1. MGSD is relatively new because they were made just last year.
2. MG Ver Ka is specially designed by mech designer Katoki Hajime, which have more details and compexity than normal MGs, and MGEX is just a smaller version of PG yet cost more than a PG kit.
Yes this is why I didn’t go into full detail of that list because when my cousin was explaining it I was like uuuhh what no grade??? lol the Ver Ka I wanted to mention but figure that’s also a little too confusing but that’s a kit I want next!
@@JerryMeehanJr Ver Ka is kind of special because it is specially designed by Katoki Hajime.
@@JerryMeehanJr some Ver Kas have tested Bandai's Techniques when it comes to making so I don't recommend some that are hand grenades, right now the MG Zeta Ver Ka would be the best bet
@@yi_hou3092also the new one: Narrative
@@JerryMeehanJr there are stuff like RE/100 which is a big hg but they are rare as they are kinda replaced by full mechanics (FM) which is like slightly worst MG
WHATEVER YOU DO. GET THE SCHWARZETTE. IT LOOKS SO FUCKING COOL.
Ohhhh, he was my first ganpla wich I builded. I love him. But (angry words) how small his role in anime.
Also, am I the only one who sees him as Sephiroth?
Very small role but great scenes! inm buying that next
@@Ilia_Salnicov He's literally any edgy character as a mobile suit. Vergil, Sepiroth, all of the above. Its great. I wish it had more presence in the anime rather than just 1 or 2 scenes
I think RG is harder to build over MG. Mostly because bigger pieces are easier to hold over the small pieces of some RG.
Agreed
absolutely
And some of it are more detailed than their counterparts.
RG Z'Gok vs MG Z'Gok, the RG is more detailed. RG Hi-Nu vs MG Hi-Nu Ver Ka, the RG is more detailed. RG God Gundam vs MG God Gundam, the RG is more detailed.
Basically, the newer RG is the same level as MG when it comes to complexity, it's just a scaled down MG without the cockpits at this point.
So the tier should be:
EG (Entry Grade)
HG (High Grade) and RE:100 or NG
FM (Full Mechanics)
RG (Real Grade) and MG (Master Grade)
Just to clarify better. Not all MG are easier than RG. But some RG, particularly the transformable ones are pretty hard, and sometimes downright broken. Some MG are harder to build than RG because nub marks at MG can be a real chore. Soe MG also have more details than some RG such as the Zaku 2 line.
yeah especially RG Crossbone
RG are considered by many to be more difficult than MG because of the size. Tiny parts are harder to manipulate.
For the absolute easiest builds, there's Entry Grade, or EG. They're specially made so that the parts can just be popped off the runner, no nippers required. You can still use nippers, files, sandpaper, etc for that nice, clean look, but you don't have to if you just want to get a basic feel for the hobby.
EG builds can generally be done in about an hour if you're doing it quick and dirty.
another tip:
if your interested in these types of mecha model kits but your not a gundam fan. theres a chance that it can be found in gundplas sister line: minipla, this line does a lot of other types of mecha but mainly focuses on power rangers megazords (super sentai mecha in japan). so if your wondering if a mecha you like has a model kit but isnt a gundam, i reccomend checking if theres a minipla version, theyre usually easier to build, too since the retail ones are sold as gaschapon boxes in japan.
I would say RG is harder than MG, small parts, many details…
Didn’t realize how small they were!
@@JerryMeehanJr RG is 144, with MG level of detail, which sucks when you do funnels…
Tbh as a gundam builder. The only material I use to cut the pieces of gundam is nail cutter. Because I can only afford the gundam and not the toll to help you build it
started back in spring of this year and I've been hooked. I had to stop myself from buying so many kits. If you have a Hobby Lobby near you, they always have 40 percent off discounts. Ive bought 10 so far.
As someone who has been building models for nearly 30 years it's nice to see people still getting into the hobby.
While the description of the grades isn't accurate, some of it is just nitpicking. Some of the comments trying to describe the different grades are also wrong.
One worth mentioning is the parts coming painted. They are molded in color, not painted. For painters this is an important difference.
only kits that come painted are coated kits, either with a glossy finish like "HD" Mg Unicorn or the gold paint of the 2.0 Hyaku Shiki. Theres also stuff like the special coatings and titanium finishes but those are all hard to find limited run items
Saying that building RG is easier to build than MG is misleading. RG has tinier parts and the stickers are sometimes also just as tiny, if not tinier, so when you lose some parts somewhere..... chances are that they're already gone 💀💀💀
Also, if some of you are more into the "creative" side of building model kits, maybe start off with HGs since there's not too many mechanical parts, and the joint connections of each kit have higher level of compatibility than MGs. Thus it's much easier to customize, mix-match some parts, etc.
they came out with an actual "Entry" level grade in the 1/144 scale named Entry Grade lol. Highly recommend it for people getting into the hobby. no tools needed and the color separation is *chef's kiss*. Right now they have the original Rx-78-2 gundam, Strike Gundam, Build Strike Gundam Exceed, and Lah Gundam.
I will say RG is only below MG in terms of price, I would argue real grades are actually more difficult to build thanks to much smaller pieces with the smaller scale. How complicated an MG is depends on the era the one you're looking at is made, the oldest are simple, the 2000's era kits are fairly involved, 2010's+ are simpler, and as a rule "Ver Ka" are usually the most complicated.
They are cool and awesome i have over 200 of them but they are cool especially if you do customs builds Gundam breaker videogames are a great way to go crazy with customizing with out going broke and there easy ways to understand also not all kits require tools like sd and eg
I would say my best advise for anyone wanting to try gunpla, would be to do what I did. They just released what are known as Entry Grade level Gundam kits. They are 1/144 scale, there is amazing color separation so no stickers/painting are required. They are also VERY cheap. Try one out, see if you like it, and if it appeals to you, try more complicated kits. I would also say if you like the idea of building model robots but aren't a fan of the Gundam aesthetic to try 30 Minute Mission kits or possibly the Kyoukai Senki line of model kits.
There are a couple brick-and-mortar- stores near me that sell gunpla, but for a marked-up price. I generally get mine from online Japanese stores. The usual is HLJ, however Bandai doesn't keep a good stock of them available, so if you missed the initial print, you could be waiting awhile for restocks. The interesting thing is that Bandai asked online shops not to sell overseas during Lockdown. The other shop I use, AmiAmi, agreed, but HLJ continued selling Bandai kits. Recently AmiAmi started showing gunpla again, but only Pre-Owned, which essentially means that someone bought, and maybe opened the kit, but didn't build it (check descriptions to ensure parts are all there and there's no significant damage, buyer beware). Pro-Owned items can sometimes be marked down, but if it's rarer, it can be more expensive easily. I've seen HGs listed over $100 for... whatever reason. I'd rather wait for restocks to happen than to buy at such a price.
for those who want to start but are still afraid or want to pick up one or two for their shelves, I may recommend the entry-grade series. They are easy, do not require any stickers, and are cheap (not in my country at least). plus you can pull out the part from the runner with your bare hands because they are intended to be like that. Have fun and enjoy your building experience
My advice is get into a gundam group. Sometimes you can get taken advantage as a new builder for kits you might think are rare or unique. As you progress, learn what bootleg kits look like. I'm not shunning them I'm just advising you to know what you are getting into. Thrid party kits will require advance skills on to make certain parts fit. Godhand is not the end all be all, I learned this the hard way. Panel lining is the easiest detailing you can do but keep in mind sometimes panel lining can make stress marks visible. My advice is top coat then panel line. If you don't want to do that you can also panel line first then build. Isopropyl alcohol is your best friend.
I'd skip RG since it has tons of small parts for a 1/144 model kit and go to MG for big parts and also get a feel of which size and grade you want to commit or be an all roounder of the grades. Like most kits, there are a few select MG kits that go $35-40 under the $50 and HG has some under $15. EG or Entry Grade was introduced for beginners and its gotten really better with the engineering of the kits and parts thanks to Bandai.
But again, its all up to you, that's building the kit whether you'll like it, love it, or hate it, its not bad to try.
ALSO DO NOT TAKE OTHER PEOPLES OPINION REGARD TO WHATEVER KIT/GRADE IT IS, THEY HAVE THEIR UPS AND DOWNS BUT IN GENERAL ITS GOOD NONETHELESS. (Unless Bandai revised the Mobile suit to modern standard kits)
My first was a RG and I’m kinda in rotation with 3 different MG, which is wild because the first one I’ve ever “bought” was a HG that I forgot in my closet. My wife’s brother wanted to build gunpla together one day and I ended up buying the RG. After that I started building the HG and got bored, never got completed. That’s why I’m juggling the 3 MG. My wallet is in chronic pain.
Me basically choosing the RG as my Official First Gunpla and has an SD Strike Freedom as my Test run
Hey, I don't mean to be negative but I want to warn you that you might be setting yourself up for a bad time with that plan.
SD kits generally are the hardest kits to get looking good because they rely super heavily on stickers which often need to wrap around awkwardly shaped surfaces.
Then you'd be jumping straight into real grade which are arguably the hardest line to build. They have tons of tiny pieces, are the most prone to accidental breakages and several of the kits in the range are known to have issues (unicorn arms snapping, zeta literally destroying itself when transforming, a lot of the early kits becoming super floppy and armour that constantly falls off, etc.)
At the end of the day, you do you but for my money a couple of the newer high grades is a good place to start.
If you do go RG though I strongly recommend looking for the Hi-Nu, nu gundam, gundam wing TV version (number 35) or the gundam epyon they're some of the more recent releases with Hi Nu being considered probably the best.
@@aliensliveinme didn't regret it tho..I made no mistakes on making the RG Freedom..but the SD? Is not the hardest grade... cause my SD is the SD Gundam EX-Standard...so meaning they don't have much parts to work with cause it's the variant where I don't need tools and glue
On top of it the stickers of the Strike freedom SD is...just small...like a standard SD would casually have,
Another thing about it is that The SD Strike freedom I have can have it's backpack and guns as another weapon for HG Kits like the RX-78-2 as an Example...I already started the Kit like one month ago, And did not regret making the Gunpla like my RG Freedom cause..I kinda like it...no matter how hard the Gundam it is to build... you'll still appreciate the way it looks and the way it's built
@@aliensliveinme and since my cash is not enough for Bandai Kits..it's kinda disappointing for me so I decided to look for 3rd party ones...Then came across two..Dragon Momoko and Daban..those kits feel like they're a like a Detailed but also Jagged and more mechanical looking Gundams...The ones I'm getting might be interesting cause I'm going to order the Daban 8802(Strike freedom), Daban 6650(Freedom 2.0) and the Daban Astray...the reason why I decided to buy from Daban is that..well.. they're budget friendly and more over..it's rather surprising aswell as for a bootleg you might expect some terrible stuff and weird looks but no...Daban really pushed their limits and literally created a detailed yet a high articulated MG Gunpla that's worth about 1,000₱(17$)-2,000₱(34$) in my country...and not going to lie..even if I've seen reviews about it being unable to be fitted in the Metal frame...I might not regret my decision cause it looks super cool when you look at it...cause if you put it next to an MG Strike freedom Against the Daban MG strike freedom..it looks more detailed than it's Bandai brother
Ironically I started with MG LOL
Same, my first kits were the mgex strike freedom and the einta industries sky defender 1/72.😅
Entry Grade is probably the best starter kits, they're the same size as the High Grade and Real Grade. They're 1/144, and designed for beginners though there are only a few of them, but a TON of variants of those same kits. High Grade is the standard, and normally is combined with the initials of the timeline the gundam came from...and real grades are complex and more of something you don't want to start with even though they tend to look really good. High Grades are where just about any gundam or mobile suit from any series can be found.
Master Grade is the same scale as the Reborn 1/100 and Full Mechanics (Reborn 1/100 are upgraded older kits to something close to the level of complexity as a High Grade).
Perfect Grade is the largest standard size kits, they're 1/60 scale.
You also have the Mega Size kits, they're huge but there's only a few of them and they're comparatively simple and expensive due to the sheer amount of plastic.
SD Kits are not a standard size, they're a variant style with the Super Deformed proportions with big hands, feet, and heads...often with other changes to make them more stylized.
There are a few other, older grades that exist, but are, generally, referred to as NG or Non Grade kits. If you're old enough to remember the various kits in the 90's that were in a lot of stores after Toonami picked up Gundam Wing, those are NG kits, but were listed as HGFA or HG, though that version of HG was retired for kits.
Yes HG are usually where you start. I didn't, my first Gunpla kit was the MG Gundam Barbatos and my second kit was the MG Kyrios. They're pretty easy to build if you can follow the pictures.
“Master grades aren’t for people jumping into this hobby”
Me who started with a master grade Eclipse Gundam because it looked badass: …
i watch stuff like this even though i easily have 200$ plus into this stuff
Hahaha same
You know what saved me from buying backlogs? Customising your kits. Really get into it. Scribing, panel lines, decals, pla plating, repaint. Sure it’s a lot of money to buy the tools but not a lot compared if I don’t customise my kits. I for sure will kept buying more kits if I don’t customise my kits.
Some people will say, “I don’t have much time on my hands”. Yeah me too. I just spend 1 hour a day on customisation. More on weekends and holidays.
See that always ends up making me spend more money because I get stupid ideas. I have two re100 gp04 on order because I wanted to complete the gp line up from stardust memories. One to customize and the second one to convert into an agx-04 Gerbera Tetra. I got the RG zeong because I wanted to give one a custom paintjob
in my opinion rg gunpla is just mini mater grade
It is
The more recently releases especially!
I was about to say similar. I'd say that MG should be listed BEFORE RG. While they typically cost less the MG, the similar complexity combined with the smaller scale often makes it harder for newer builders.
I started with just the Freedom thinking it's just a one time thing now im broke with three unicorns
You can basically start anywhere you want to, except for RGs. As scaled-down MG kits, they have a massive amount of tiny parts to pull off their gimmicks, making them more challenging to build. So I would leave them for later, until you're comfortable with your building skills, before attempting. On top of that, I would avoid early RG kits altogether, because the pre-built frame is pretty flimsy. RG kits from the Sazabi onward should be fine, since they have you build the frame just like an MG kit. There's also hope for the older kits, which often get referred to as 'plastic hand grenades' for how easily parts fall off, because there's an RX-78-02 Gundam 2.0 coming out soon. I'm really hoping for a Sinanju 2.0, since it looks great, but was built on the Gundam Mk-II's frame.
The Entry Grade is worth mentioning, since it's a streamlined, simplified build compared to the HGs.
Not gunpla, but Bandai also makes a line called 30 Minutes Missions, and 30 Minutes Sisters, which are also streamlined builds. They're basically highly customizable grunt and custom suits.
I just finished watching the original Gundam show and now I want a hg of every mass produced mech. At least I neeed a Zaku.
Damn this quality is insane i thought you had way more subs! Well heres one more
Thank you!! 🙏
Yeah same here, i assumed this was a 100k+ channel
I've been building these dang things since 2013. I don't have an addiction, I swear!
Ha, jokes on you I already have a 30 minute mission alto, a plane from the same line, a HG Lrifth, HG Scharwarzette, HG Red Frame Astray, HG EZ8, HG Moon Gundam AND a HG Double X lol. But seriously the hobby is definitely fun, especially if you can't buy Bionicles anymore or you don't want to get into collecting Transformers. Although I will say that if you do get into Gunpla, BE PREPARED to say screw you Bandai anytime a cool model or weapon set based on a gundam you saw at one point looks cool, only for the words Premium Bandai to pop up. Believe me it gets overly stupid, especially now if you need certain weapons for certain mobile suits COUGH WFM COUGH. Still a very fun hobby and great video!
Lmao thank you for watching🙏
If you don't like gundam, you still have Bandai rise standarts and similar to gundam model kits series (official and 3rd party) as alternatives. You can have Goku, Vegeta, WarGreymon, Kamen raider and many others characters.
perfect grades' articulation tends to be much less stellar than the smaller models sometimes becauses of the many more gimmicks they pack, and some other times simply due to sheer size, weight and balance problems
Pg unicorn full armor entered the chat
My first Gunpla kit was an RG Epyon. Before this, I built a SFR Mechadramon and Evil Tiga Suit. After building it, oooh boi, I became an addict. Those reading this, the moment you thought you had enough kits for a while, believe me: enough is NEVER enough
Its a cool hobby, but an expensive one in my country, but still love it and they hit like c*pium, ADDICTIVE, im recommending HG The Origin kits, they are great kits!, even though they released about 5-8 years ago, but the mechanical detail are still awesome, Enjoy the hobby as it is your live!
Started 2 years ago, I recommend zeon suits in hguc they are cheaper and not overly engineered. Can't go wrong with a Zaku bruda
RG is as detailed, if not more than MG.
In my opinion, they're generally similar difficulty. There are outliers in both categories, but RG does not get as easy as some MGs.
I recently built the MG Char's Z'Gok and it was way easier and less detailed than the RG.
Some MGs, like full armor ver ka, are very difficult.
RG nu and hi nu gundam are the best kits overall imo, and i highly recommend that everyone in the hobby build them.
Just wanted to say that for anyone looking for a good sight to order from in the US, Newtype is among the best.
Watching as im waiting for my first perfect grade to arrive
Helll yea brother
I started from bootlegs a year ago
Had 12 before I managed to by my 1st Bandai kit which is the RG qan T
I have to say
Bootlegs are much difficult to build because of the quality of the plastic, the fitting issues, the loose parts, etc
My wallet hurts, but just building these things has been... Soothing? Relaxing even? I'm definently a lot less stressed building these things, but the sad part is that I dug my own hole on this one.
It’s it’s relaxing it’s worth the money for sure
I like my hg gunpla only if they use polycaps that are compatible, as I'm a hg kitbasher. My latest kitbashes are Orpheus and Eurydice.
You forget to mention that some rgs are harder and more wobbly the hg kits
Well I start my Gunpla building with the massive MG Ex-S gundam then I jump into PG GP01 for my second while for my 3rd gunpla is the HGUC 028 GP03D Dendrobium. For me panel line made the kit look more toyish.
EG is the most suitable for beginners, even my clumsy wife can build one without tools and any frustrations.
If you go to mercari or buyee, there are tons of old kits(90s-2010s) which are great value($10-20) in mint condition.
Weird thing about MG's is that some of them are basically sized up HG's so if you just wanna get into MG's there is a phew that are like that.
My first gunpla kit was a PG unleashed RX-78-2, havent gone back, I have almost 20 models now
I don't want to know how to get in.
I want to know how to get out.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Definitely gonna show this video to my non gumpla friends
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I just got into gunpla recently and my first ever kit was Gundam Aerial, it roughly took me a day to finish and she's absolutely glorious especially for an HG the hardest part is definitely putting on the stickers and if you particularly have sweaty hands, you will lose them due to them not being so adhesive anymore due to the sweat, so definitely buy a pair of nippers and also tweezers as well for stickers, orrr just get some gundam markers and paint them on (just like what I did for her shoulders when I lost most of the stickers for it)
The stickers are the worst part specially for the eyes but the aerial kit looks amazing I got a FM 1/100 the other day I gotta build that looks amazing in videos I’ve seen. The g witch line has been awesome
@@JerryMeehanJrFor me I didn't have much trouble putting the stickers on her eyes, I carefully slide it around using my thumb until it looks just right
I have already built over half a dozen model kits. I have not really done anything like sanding though. I did remove the nub bits on and paint an EZ-8 HG kit I bought. i painted it red and black with silver metallics. I call it Easy Red.
My mom was called easy red back in the day
If you are in Japan you can buy kits for a cheap and affordable price.
i would say real grades are a bit harder than master grades just because they have around the same amount of detail but with with smaller pieces
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They’re the best! Their channel is what made me wanna make this video
Started with HG addcition now ends up in Metal build addiction 😹
I just advice beginners to start with small, cheap kits. Yes, you will be able to build RG and upwards, but I wish I learned how to properly build and paint on cheaper models🤣
my first gunpla was mg exia and red frame. its not that hard just it has so many parts. some would say real grade is a little harder than mg cuz theyre small. small small. but if u can handle small parts its not that hard either. as long as you follow the manual to the T.also dont get mg exia it has major weak joints issues.
"HG's usually being a respectable 4-6" tall" it's always funny when people ask about my Neo Zeong and I tell them that technically YES it IS the same size as my other HG's.....even though it's like 3 feet tall. I've always enjoyed collecting kits on the larger side, with my pride and joys being the Neo Zeong Mk2 and PG Unicorn Perfectability (with full LED set up and Divine pack) lol.
I love the larger size kits they look sick
Funny story When I bought my first kits a few months ago I didn't know anything. Instead of using a nipper I just pulled the piece out of the runner and it wasn't an eg it was the hg rx-78-2 revive and hg force impulse and somehow none of the pieces weren't broken 😅
Great video. Just got back into Gunpla myself and even started a channel.
That’s awesome!! I’ll check you out!
@@JerryMeehanJr yes please do!
As a Gunpla / Gundam veteran, I embrace and must warn newcomers for being a Gundam-Fan.
Because Gundam is a huge and rich franchise with amazing characters and world building. If the UC timeline isn't your thing, there are several other entry and isolated timelines that you can get into!
However, gunpla addiction is quite concerning. I have 2 huge shelves full of HG gunplas and more in my backlog, and i don't think i will be stopping soon.....
Not to mention accessories such as: airbrush, lacquer paints, custom parts, and tons of waterslide decals ( because stickers suck! )
Rip my wallet. . . .
But do feel free to enter the hobby. Who knows, maybe you will get something good out of it!
🙏
Alright, fine. I’ll subscribe.
Can you do more gundam videos? As a hardcore collector. I got like over 6 PGs, 60 MGs, etc. I would love if you can make more.
Look man
My bank is empty
My soul is crying
Is it worth
Hell yeah
I literally bought my first gunpla set and it's a master grade Narrative C Packs... am I cooked?
Start with PG, trust me. You'll thank me later.
Ok fine I’ll buy one now. Do I go balls to the wall and skip right over to perfect grade? Sounds like a very *me* thing to do.
You will get stuck with an insatiable desire for something that does not exist and probably won’t
Here's a tip, the larger the kit is---the easier it is. Simply put the parts are larger and way easier to handle, don't let the words Master or Perfect scare you off, the color accuracy on those kits reduces the need to color correct with paints or stickers to achieve its box art look.
And of course, do your research on which exact kit you're buying. The more recent it's release date is, the more engineering it has been done by the designers at Bandai which high chance makes your build easier, smoother and fun.
Though do note Ver Ka Master Grades are an exception, these are designed by the wonderful gentleman named Hajime Katoki and may be more difficult for new to intermediate builders.
Happy hunting!
Jep bought a entry grade kit in the Gundam Base Tokyo on vacation... Now I already bought 5 the witch from mercury kits and already build 3 of them 😅
That’s awesome!
Hooked in may, now build 7 with 2 back log….
Honestly, Hobby Lobby was amazing when I got into the hobby. There's a huge selection, and they do a 40% off sale every other week. You can do entry grade, HG, RG, and MG for really good prices.
That and the fact that they have all the tools you need, including Gundam markers. I hate the conservative nature of the store, and some of their political views, but boy it's hard to ignore getting gunpla 40% off.
Oh yea that’s tough to pass up unfortunately but the hobby gets pricey sometimes gotta get what you can cheap
be warned this is very addicting i some how alr spent around £200 in hg kits no i am not proud of this fact i can list the kits i bough if aanyone is interested
Why am I watching this when i have 40 hg kits in my backlog
I’ve got 4 waiting and a full mechanics lol
That 40 can quickly become 100
Last month I started with aerial, and a few days ago iam unconsciously purchasing an MGEX, pretty scary hobby i went into
Wow
From Hg to MGex?! godspeed to you
(may i ask if it was the strike freedom or the unicorn?)
NOOOO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE? PEOPLE ARE GONNA FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY
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I thought there was more gunpla videos 😢
There will be! I got a full mechanics aerial kit to build I want to make a cartoon about g witch
You shouldn't take the grades as a rising difficultly scale. The majority of modern kits are perfectly achievable by a beginner, also modern RGs are more intricate and have a higher part count than the average MG
gang, if you’re 100% a beginner just start with HG witch from mercury.
-design simplicity
-near perfect color accuracy
-lower cost
-pretty good engineering
i restarted gunpla and seriously got invested right around g-witch and it’s been a blessing
recommendation only in the HG G-witch line would be
Gundvolva
Schwarzette
calibarn
aerial
i would list more but im biased and think these ones look cool and build well
@@neco_arc_gamingI just built Lfrith 2 weeks ago
@@Navue-cn2tx oh yeah ol frith is a solid choice as well, with how consistently good the HG wfm line is i’d have to name 90% of all the kits if i were to list em all
I started back up with calibarn and loved it honestly the best experience I have ever had building a gunpla kit
"I saw some kits from witch from mercury and wanted to buy one"
So how is your 20+ kit backlog doing?
Literally backed up lmao I have half a dilanza sol built waiting to be finished
since when are hgs so expensive
I have no idea where to find a hobby shop.
Google! Look up Gunpla or anime or gundam store something will pop up
@@JerryMeehanJr I'll put it on my list
Hg doesnt come with pre-painted parts. In fact, a huge amount of bandai models, gunpla or otherwise, usually don't have pre-painted parts, where did you get that info?
Every single gundam kit I have gotten the parts are already colored I never have painted a single kit. I have like over 10 kits including a full mechanics aerial I just got nothing requiring paint
@JerryMeehanJr to clarify some confusion, the grand majority of the time, that's simply the color the plastic is molded into.
Some WfM kits have a pre-printed "shell unit" gimmick though.
And there exist special coating and titanium finish kits.
But usually it's all plastic color through and through.
Why does your lil guy looks like he always frowning lol.
Id like to add to the grade system and evoke the "FM 1/100" since you showed one in the vid.
Those kits are kits that look almost as good as master grades, but tend to have less of an "inner frame/skeleton" . ive only build one personally but it was great.
You are right that its an addction tho. Buily only 4 of them yet i already have two boxes of them waiting in my closet, and with one being a P-bandai😅
My guys always frowning because life
It is an addiction for sure lol
Not for nothing but I suggest you get some hands at the end of those stick arms before you try to build a model #wulffdendad
sorry for your wallet in advance. Im already yelling at you. check your texts lol
No mention of eg, fm, or ng at all. Let alone that there's a line from the 90s of 1/100 hg kits. Not a good way to tell anyone about gundam.
I mentioned specifically in the video there was more grades but I wasn’t mentioning them to not make it confusing. Not a good way to pay attention 😂
GaoGao
Not a pro here but just finished the RG versions of Nu Gundam & Sazabi for a long term project of making a baller ass diorama of the OG protag vs rival final battle.
Technology marches on & nowadays the later RGs & EVEN HGs are better than older MGs due better stability(read: parts don't fucking fall off if you so much breathe on them), articulation/posability & also the size issue. Hard to reap the rewards of your hard work if you don't have the space to display them. So I really recommend getting 1/144 scale kits first unless you really like the particular suit & it's MG is an awesome modern kit with the stability to complement it's bells & whistles.
Look for reviews from multiple trusted sources before jumping in, you'll have a grand old time immersing yourself into this war-is-hell-but-cool-robots-tho franchise that nowadays shits on Star Wars. And watch the shows to better appreciate the hobby & it's lore, full seasons/movies are sometimes streamable for free from the GundamInfo channel.
I started with 2 SDs then jumped to MG. I though it would take the same time but boy was I wrong! 😂 But after finishing my MG, the difference in pose articulation is just 🤌!
SD