@NIOCARAES i could definitely go for a hg taurus from gundam wing, but im also okay with them making good kits like this one. if you think about it, even the grandaddy gundam has like 15+ different versions... and most of the newer ones are legitimately better than the older ones. redoing popular kits obviously make enough profit to keep doin it
In my opinion, the Mk-II is the perfected "original" Gundam design by far. The RX-78 is iconic but goofy looking imo, the Zeta just looks like a worse version of the Mk-II for me, and every other time they've designed a Gundam with the purpose of recreating that original look they haven't quite got it. There are mobile suits I like more and even Gundam designs I like more, but the Mk-II is the best of this specific design idea.
@@wumbojetI agree with everything except your opinion about the Zeta. You’re straight up wrong about that. Probably the worst take I’ve ever heard. Pre-Hathaway, the Zeta is the sleekest, coolest and most unique gundam design from the UC.
There's an irony to the sturdiness of the usual Mk.II kit. Within the series/U.C. timeline itself, the Gundam Mk.II had several rigidity problems that the Titans couldn't quite fix even after several revisions... but the plastic model kit in real-life stays together _so much better_ than the infamous problems with the usual Zeta kit [minus the Ver. Ka version for the latter, which finally fixes the transformation].
Especially the Real Grade kits. My Mk II is still going strong and stable after 12 years, meanwhile the RG Zeta breaks apart when you so much as glance at it.
I got this kit a few weeks ago haha! What a coincidence. I feel like MK. II Gundam model kits never disappoint imo, just like the classic grandaddy gundam.
He could do with shorter videos IMO, he was able to do them before. I remember when +20min was his 'feature' reviews. Nowadays, that's his standard video duration.
The MKII is definitely one of my favorite Gundams, it has such a really awesome bulky look but its movable frame allows so much flexibility out of it and still able to keep up with the transformable suits the titans have been pumping out. Also in series that this suit's movable frame allowed the AUEG to perfect project zeta leading to the creation of the Zeta Gundam, yeah truly a well made Gundam.
The best Gundam. Now do the PG, which is one of the oldest and one of the most satisfying builds despite its many flaws :P In case people don't know, the Mk-II PG is over 20 years old and uses screws, which makes the ankles really weak and prone to falling over. However, it has a lot of interesting internals and fun things going on like spring suspension, metal "cables" and a lot of opening panels, that most of the later PG's don't have, up until the PGU. The Unicorn for example, it has its transformation gimmick like the MG and RG does, but there's not much else going on with it. The Strikes and the Astrays similarly also don't have a lot of gimmicks or that many internals. Because it's not that easy to build, it's actually more satisfying than the PGU is, in a way. Even though the quality is worlds apart, you can feel that they really tried to experiment with the Mk-II while with the PGU they tried to perfect a smooth experience. So smooth that it's a little too effortless. Plus it's WAY cheaper and doesn't need a separate lighting pack.
Best of the official Revive kits in my opinion. A Japanese guy I know loves this kit a lot and I can see why to the point that I even painted the eyes, chest sensors and headset. I need to build the AEUG Real Type colors version I got from Gundam Base Tokyo eventually.
Was just shelf browsing and came across this kit. Didn't buy it the first time I saw it, but after some thought I caved. Can say without out a doubt that this is my favorite looking high grade. Honestly inspired me to get the real grade.
I think that’s just inherent with the Mk II’s design and the order in which Bandai releases kits. Every new line that isn’t explicitly for non-protagonist mobile suits starts with the RX-78-2, with which the problems of the line arise. The Mk II usually gets released later, so it can learn from the teething issues the RX-78-2 had to deal with. On top of this, the Mk II has no core fighter or other transforming gimmick, so more focus can be put into making it a solid kit.
I will admit that the Gundam MKII is one of my favorite suits alongside the RX-78-2. I once took a Titan’s HG MKII Revive and turned it into a zombie mobile suit for a Halloween display at my local hobby shop a couple years ago that I dubbed the ZOM-B13 Zombie Gundam.
This the first mobile suit I've ever built, I should probably go back to it and upgrade it a bit (sand it, panel line it, etc...). What a fenomenal kit
Kinda need to added another extra information, hg mk ii have an extra single hole attachments in his backpack. So literally, he can equip some of single peg accessories or even some build strike backpack on it. 👀👀👀
The engineering of this kit is some of if not the best. It's such an absolute luxuriously smooth tactile sensory delight. It moves perfectly, as if a neurologist was on the team to make sure everything felt as natural and appealing to the human senses as possible. And that frame plastic. Good God. So perfectly soft and gentle yet always firm. And once you learn to emphasize those ridiculous stripper legs, you start to understand that the articulation is exactly what it should be.
This was my first kit ever! Love it to bits. For the anniversary of starting the hobby I bought the titans colours version! Still one of my favourite kits!
I personally would very much appreciate the return to more short form content. A few years back, it was sort of your space on the gunpla TH-cam market, something fun casual that goes over all the points but never dwells on a lot of in depth technical discussion, which is something other TH-camrs like zakuaurelius provided.
I just recently built the Titans version of this kit. It was an interesting kit to build compared to the very old HG of it that I built when I was a kid.
I bought the Gundam Base 21st Century Real Type version of this kit. Comes in a really nice gray color which I think suits the Mk-2 nicely. As for the kit itself, it's really a great example of what a good HG should be IMO: Solid, good posing and minimal stickers needed.
also the Revive Mk-II can store its Beam Rifle on its hip-skirts as in there are two pegs on the rear of the Beam Rifle that slots into the rectangular holes on said hip-skirts which is kinda rare for a HGUC kit.
of the HGUC kits I've built so far (RX 78-2 revive, MkII revive, Zeta revive, and Zaku II revive) this one is the best. I'm considering spending the money to get a P-bandai G-Defenser for it
The revive is so good, I wasn't a huge fan of the suit mean I like it okay but it was like kind of just whatever but this kit made me love the mk 2 it's just so good
The best looking version of this kit is definitely the Gundam Base 21st Century Real Type (the grey version). If you can pick one up and you like the HG revive MK II, I highly recommend
I've had this kit for a long time and I really like it. I didn't know about the collapsing shield feature at all! I do know about this secret feature though: On the backpack of this Gundam, there's a hidden attachment point if you pop off a panel. This can be useful for customization. I think the articulation is flexible and solid over time, but the ankles can get weak. I love the way you can store all of the weapons on the model kit.
Now that we'll be seeing the backlog in the future, I also wonder if we can always add the crouching pose in every articulation section for testing the overall lower body movement of a model kit since some of them are quite limited or unnatural when doing crouch poses.
quick tips, the flap on the lower part of it's head kind of in a way when looking up. You guys can cut/sand it if you guys want to make the flying pose better
Such a masculine, powerful design that if you are not familiar with the lore, you would think that Mk II could crush Unicorn and Mighty Strike Freedom with one hand with a beer mug on the other...
At this point in time, my backlogs clearly shows that I've a MK II problem: I need a designated display tower just for all my MK II kits and action figures. And no, I don't need the super pack, the MK II was meant to be a solid mid range suit, keep it simple.
Kit looks nice, but mine became pretty loose at the legs, feet and one shoulder pretty quick. Noticed it slowly beginning to lean forward after a few days.
i got the same kit last month and it took me longer to put the damn stickers on the chest than the entire build, and even with that i think the stickers are flipped
I don't even care that so many Mk-II kits exist. I'll never tire of this suit.
@NIOCARAES i could definitely go for a hg taurus from gundam wing, but im also okay with them making good kits like this one. if you think about it, even the grandaddy gundam has like 15+ different versions... and most of the newer ones are legitimately better than the older ones. redoing popular kits obviously make enough profit to keep doin it
In my opinion, the Mk-II is the perfected "original" Gundam design by far. The RX-78 is iconic but goofy looking imo, the Zeta just looks like a worse version of the Mk-II for me, and every other time they've designed a Gundam with the purpose of recreating that original look they haven't quite got it. There are mobile suits I like more and even Gundam designs I like more, but the Mk-II is the best of this specific design idea.
Real. I like it better than the Zeta or ZZ. Probably my favorite out of all the UC "regular" Gundams.
@@wumbojetit’s cause their too toy like for being war machines
@@wumbojetI agree with everything except your opinion about the Zeta. You’re straight up wrong about that. Probably the worst take I’ve ever heard. Pre-Hathaway, the Zeta is the sleekest, coolest and most unique gundam design from the UC.
There's an irony to the sturdiness of the usual Mk.II kit. Within the series/U.C. timeline itself, the Gundam Mk.II had several rigidity problems that the Titans couldn't quite fix even after several revisions... but the plastic model kit in real-life stays together _so much better_ than the infamous problems with the usual Zeta kit [minus the Ver. Ka version for the latter, which finally fixes the transformation].
That ver ka zeta looks to have higher quality that most high end transformers lmao.
Especially the Real Grade kits. My Mk II is still going strong and stable after 12 years, meanwhile the RG Zeta breaks apart when you so much as glance at it.
yeah ,, if im remember corectly titans making upgrade gundam mk2 become barzam where most of mk2 part being upgrade
Agree, how the hell they can create a transformable frame using Mk-II faulty frames?
@@ricardorunos9782yeah its almost like a miracle. Been using my Titans Rg as a desk fidgeter for almost a decade now
MK-II has no bad model kits.
The Revive is awesome and never gets wobbly
I got this kit a few weeks ago haha! What a coincidence. I feel like MK. II Gundam model kits never disappoint imo, just like the classic grandaddy gundam.
same here! I got the titans version.
His backlog is mounting, so he can't pre order anymore gunpla he wants without his wife commenting about the mountain of gunpla he already has
Sounds about right 😂
He could do with shorter videos IMO, he was able to do them before. I remember when +20min was his 'feature' reviews. Nowadays, that's his standard video duration.
The MKII is definitely one of my favorite Gundams, it has such a really awesome bulky look but its movable frame allows so much flexibility out of it and still able to keep up with the transformable suits the titans have been pumping out. Also in series that this suit's movable frame allowed the AUEG to perfect project zeta leading to the creation of the Zeta Gundam, yeah truly a well made Gundam.
Building this kit years ago made me realize the mk ii was my favorite design for a main gundam
Same here, well at least for UC. I’ve never been much into UC, but this one just has something special.
The best Gundam. Now do the PG, which is one of the oldest and one of the most satisfying builds despite its many flaws :P
In case people don't know, the Mk-II PG is over 20 years old and uses screws, which makes the ankles really weak and prone to falling over. However, it has a lot of interesting internals and fun things going on like spring suspension, metal "cables" and a lot of opening panels, that most of the later PG's don't have, up until the PGU. The Unicorn for example, it has its transformation gimmick like the MG and RG does, but there's not much else going on with it. The Strikes and the Astrays similarly also don't have a lot of gimmicks or that many internals.
Because it's not that easy to build, it's actually more satisfying than the PGU is, in a way. Even though the quality is worlds apart, you can feel that they really tried to experiment with the Mk-II while with the PGU they tried to perfect a smooth experience. So smooth that it's a little too effortless. Plus it's WAY cheaper and doesn't need a separate lighting pack.
Peak HG. My first Gunpla
Same, and I was hooked. Now I have a Kilimanjaro diorama.
omg Me too!
I bought AEUG version while my friend got TITANS version as a pair XD
Same with the titan one! 👌
“That’s a pretty tight whole 🤨 No complaints there 😉” -Mecha gaikotsu
Best of the official Revive kits in my opinion. A Japanese guy I know loves this kit a lot and I can see why to the point that I even painted the eyes, chest sensors and headset.
I need to build the AEUG Real Type colors version I got from Gundam Base Tokyo eventually.
Was just shelf browsing and came across this kit. Didn't buy it the first time I saw it, but after some thought I caved. Can say without out a doubt that this is my favorite looking high grade. Honestly inspired me to get the real grade.
The MkII is the one of very few mobile suit I can think of that has a great version in every major grade.
I think that’s just inherent with the Mk II’s design and the order in which Bandai releases kits. Every new line that isn’t explicitly for non-protagonist mobile suits starts with the RX-78-2, with which the problems of the line arise. The Mk II usually gets released later, so it can learn from the teething issues the RX-78-2 had to deal with. On top of this, the Mk II has no core fighter or other transforming gimmick, so more focus can be put into making it a solid kit.
@@Brawler_1337 Good take. Definitely makes sense. It’s just in a good spot.
banger design and banger kit. i'll always be happy that emma ended up getting the best gundam in the whole show after kamille moved on to the zeta
The RG in Titans colour was my first kit and completely won me over to the hobby. 😊
What a coincidence! It was also my first kit that got me into the hobby.
I will admit that the Gundam MKII is one of my favorite suits alongside the RX-78-2. I once took a Titan’s HG MKII Revive and turned it into a zombie mobile suit for a Halloween display at my local hobby shop a couple years ago that I dubbed the ZOM-B13 Zombie Gundam.
This is one of my favorite HG kits, the Gundam MK-II has such a simple yet awesome design
this was my first kit and its still one of my favourites that sits on my shelf, it just looks good
This the first mobile suit I've ever built, I should probably go back to it and upgrade it a bit (sand it, panel line it, etc...). What a fenomenal kit
I built this earlier this week just because Im watching Zeta Gundam wasn’t a big fan until I built this model now I love the mobile suit
Kinda need to added another extra information, hg mk ii have an extra single hole attachments in his backpack.
So literally, he can equip some of single peg accessories or even some build strike backpack on it.
👀👀👀
The engineering of this kit is some of if not the best. It's such an absolute luxuriously smooth tactile sensory delight. It moves perfectly, as if a neurologist was on the team to make sure everything felt as natural and appealing to the human senses as possible. And that frame plastic. Good God. So perfectly soft and gentle yet always firm. And once you learn to emphasize those ridiculous stripper legs, you start to understand that the articulation is exactly what it should be.
WE ARE SO CLOSE TO THE RG MK 2. PLEASE MECHA . I WILL WAIT FOREVERRRRR
This was my first kit ever! Love it to bits. For the anniversary of starting the hobby I bought the titans colours version! Still one of my favourite kits!
I personally would very much appreciate the return to more short form content. A few years back, it was sort of your space on the gunpla TH-cam market, something fun casual that goes over all the points but never dwells on a lot of in depth technical discussion, which is something other TH-camrs like zakuaurelius provided.
This was my absolute favorite kit! Gonna buy another for a kitbash
0:55 New Fumina spotted. At least it’s better, and armed.
The proportions on this kit are just incredible
It’s a beautiful kit. Out of all the revive HG kits, this one just looks so chunky and mechanical
This is and amazing kit. Solid ,posable, sturdy...the proportions are great. For me this revive version is the best looking MKII ever made.
I have the Titans one, super cool Gundam.
Literally just did this kit this past weekend. It was great kit.
The Titans Mk.II's frame is the more traditional grey and can use the build hands edge, with less color clashing.
I need the triple pack set of these AEUG suits. Zeta UC era is so good!
The Mk.II is the Gundam refined into perfection. Sure the Nu looks great but the Mk.II made me fall in love
I just recently built the Titans version of this kit. It was an interesting kit to build compared to the very old HG of it that I built when I was a kid.
I have a 1980's MKII action figure, and it looks just like that (although it is more color accurate). Probably one of my favorite core Gundam designs.
I have it and its one of my favorite HG kits, found 1 at my Hobby Lobby in Farmington, New Mexico i even got the Titans version.
Picked this up last year. Very good and solid kit. I want the Titans color at some point.
I love how basic the Mk.II design is. The HG feels solid too.
Mk II is so good! It's the most rugged and 'realistic' military style suit. I love it.
I bought the Gundam Base 21st Century Real Type version of this kit. Comes in a really nice gray color which I think suits the Mk-2 nicely. As for the kit itself, it's really a great example of what a good HG should be IMO: Solid, good posing and minimal stickers needed.
I straight built a Gundam mk II
And it was perfect!
Perfect in every way
I got this back when it came out it was like my first online kit purchase
Your review is great, I might get the Titans ver. as well.
My mk2 titans get custom with injustice wing and shield equipping in fenice's buster rifle
And damn we have the Modern version of Super Gundam
My favorite HG kit of all time
also the Revive Mk-II can store its Beam Rifle on its hip-skirts as in there are two pegs on the rear of the Beam Rifle that slots into the rectangular holes on said hip-skirts which is kinda rare for a HGUC kit.
My first ever gunpla and still one of my favorites!
Key takeaway is that 2015 is now considered old.
My backlog is soo big i had to pile them in the second bedroom. 😂
This is my favourite mobile suit of all time because the HG Revive Gunpla of the Gundam MK II is what introduced me to Gundam
I have Psycho Gundam, now I need the Mk-II
Hey I built this! It was a fantastic kit to make and loved the design
This was the first Gunpla I ever built, I remember not knowing anything about Gundam at the time because the only series I had watched was Unicorn
I got mine at hobby lobby
I took this kit some moths ago, I'm surprised how many people are re-reviwing it😅
One of my personal favorite hg kits. I even have the Titans version.
of the HGUC kits I've built so far (RX 78-2 revive, MkII revive, Zeta revive, and Zaku II revive) this one is the best. I'm considering spending the money to get a P-bandai G-Defenser for it
Just in time! I found the Titans version and I was thinking about buying it.
It looks surprisingly good, even (almost) better thsn the RG
Aeug and Titans are both amazing
I picked this one up a while back, it was my second Gundam Kit, but not my second gunpla kit if that makes sense. It's so freaking cool
This is one of my favorite Gundam kits
Great Kit; Bought the HG Titans Version.
Best HG for starters.
Solid Gundarium Tier for me.
damn, that's awesome! just need a revive Super Gundam and i'll be happy
The revive is so good, I wasn't a huge fan of the suit mean I like it okay but it was like kind of just whatever but this kit made me love the mk 2 it's just so good
The best looking version of this kit is definitely the Gundam Base 21st Century Real Type (the grey version). If you can pick one up and you like the HG revive MK II, I highly recommend
3:54 chronologically the first one to have a yellow v-fin was the Ground Gundam, but in terms of show release it would be the Mk.II
I've had this kit for a long time and I really like it. I didn't know about the collapsing shield feature at all! I do know about this secret feature though: On the backpack of this Gundam, there's a hidden attachment point if you pop off a panel. This can be useful for customization. I think the articulation is flexible and solid over time, but the ankles can get weak. I love the way you can store all of the weapons on the model kit.
@@NeoGato2point0 Yeah, the hole on the backpack can be used to connect the G-Defenser from the old HG Super Gundam.
Now that we'll be seeing the backlog in the future, I also wonder if we can always add the crouching pose in every articulation section for testing the overall lower body movement of a model kit since some of them are quite limited or unnatural when doing crouch poses.
I have built three of these , so crispy !
I glad projects buildeors is back
I have one of these and it’s such a fantastic kit. But then I preferred all the panel lines of the RG and displayed that instead of
quick tips, the flap on the lower part of it's head kind of in a way when looking up. You guys can cut/sand it if you guys want to make the flying pose better
got the Titans colored one and Build Gundam MkII
Oh look, the Hobby Lobby special
The TITANS version was my first kit and it was great
(Only complain it's the left leg being a little bit loose"
Bro wish you had a review of those Gundam base Limited HG MK-II and Titan specification
mk2 in all forms just a good looking ms
Wow i just got this kit
Waiting now for Hyaku Shiki and Dijeh's review
Such a masculine, powerful design that if you are not familiar with the lore, you would think that Mk II could crush Unicorn and Mighty Strike Freedom with one hand with a beer mug on the other...
If I remember right, you can use old g -defenser on this kit too
At this point in time, my backlogs clearly shows that I've a MK II problem: I need a designated display tower just for all my MK II kits and action figures. And no, I don't need the super pack, the MK II was meant to be a solid mid range suit, keep it simple.
Will you ever do the HG Black Knight Rudro A? That kit is a simplified form of the Black Knight Shiva
Kit looks nice, but mine became pretty loose at the legs, feet and one shoulder pretty quick. Noticed it slowly beginning to lean forward after a few days.
there's a bootleg version of this that's very nice, the brand is JMS. but they have the real type color version
Next hg strike freedom revive please. I know its an old kit, but trust me you will like it just like how you like hg freedom.
NG 1/100 Saviour Gundam next
I have this kit but for some reason the waist joint is very loose but still a great kit
I think the HG gundam mk II was my first kit
Another Vs Backlog, I love these because of the variety.
Love to see the macross kits
you need to review the g defenser & flying armor set for the mark ii
no way, i just finished building this, then I found this video
Where is the RG review for this kit! That's what we really need and want to see!
Whats ironic is the images has the hands not being in the lavender. so the hands kit would've worked wonders.
I kinda wish Bandai release HGCE Saviour Gundam Revive
Watching Zeta now. It's awesome. :)
i got the same kit last month and it took me longer to put the damn stickers on the chest than the entire build, and even with that i think the stickers are flipped