Can never get tired of the RX-78-2. I think it is massively respectful for Bandai to use the OG Gundam as a means to introduce new techniques and ideas to the world of Gunpla. They don't forget where they came from.
Welcome back! I hope you're doing well and that all is good. Design-wise I much prefer the MG 2.0 and 3.0/RG#01 designs, the reason being the monocoque aspect of the chassis, since the Gundam was built with the outer frame as an integral part of the whole. The new RG does not look like it has this in mind, it looks very split apart. I personally prefer the inside chest vents to the outside ones, at least on the RX-78-2 as well as the #01 colors. However, I do like the much bulkier proportions on the #02, which is in line with a lot of concept art and the Mk-2. You're, of course, spot on about the difference between the two kits. The #01 has been fairly judged as a loose kit and a parts-dropper compared to even the RG #02 (Char's Zaku II), which holds together much better. The #01 was always a loose kit even for its age, but it was, as you also mention, an experiment, a dream-pusher to see how far they could go at the time and then learn from. I think everyone who collects RG gunpla should own the #01 to appreciate how far the line has come and it's still an interesting kit with much more part separation than many of the later RG's. This always comes up whenever Bandai releases a grandpappy or the Unicorn, 'it's yet another...' is a fair point, but with the grandpappy itself it's different since the designs and builds are always new variations that make them interesting to get, whether it's HG/RG/MG/PG or whether you're a builder/painter/collector. Ironically the statement that it's 'yet another' doesn't really apply since they're always radically different in some way. The G40 for example is in my mind a design abomination and utter failure, but despite that, it's very interesting. Thanks for the review!
Thank you for your comment! Everything is good on my side. I had a summer break from YT and social media to gain some fresh energy, clear my head (YT is a hard game unfortunately) spend some good summer time and start a new season from September with full force. Missed some new hot releases because of that but I will review them at some point. Narrative Ver.Ka is my next video. And about the RG 2.0. Brother you got me with MKII reference. It’s total true and yes I see that now! Hope that MkII will also get 2.0 but overall I love the original. I need to buy AEUG ver and review it along with my Titans ver. Great piece of a model. And I think that MkII deserves more love from Bandai and community. It is little in the shadow I think. About „yet another…” - my main problem is that there is so many great Gundams that needs a model kit more than another Uni or RX782. But you got the point. And it’s the 45th anniversary so I’m not mad about another grandpa this time. Diversity in Grandaddy line is great and we can pick what we like the most. I totally need Beyond Global - love how simple it is and „anime like” but with over the top posing gimmicks. And totally agree - g40 is like a „kill me” design😂 Still - I wish for some new IBO kits with some awesome tech (MGSD Barbie is my spark of hope for the future). This year is good, a lot of good kits and hope that 2025 will be truly amazing and even better. And I had a dream that 1/100 will return with full force and 10 new kits lineup in 2025. I want to believe! Hope you are great at your end and wish you all the best!
I think this kit is exceptional, but I can't help thinking about what other MS need this treatment like my favorite GP01/GP01FB. Oh lawd, if that got a 2.0 release 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
My condolences on getting the single worst RG representation of your favorite Gundam, the RG#13 GP01FB, which incidentally was my first gunpla and despite its flaws made me fall in love with the hobby. I really want the PG though, it looks amazing.
@@gundamartz Maybe they are waiting for a strong enough frame to handle all those giant weapons? Like if we get a Lupus Rex rg with that monstrous mace.
@@moejuggler6033 Bandai usually releases two RG gunplas a year, so I think they're done for now unless they surprise us with third RG gunpla release this year.
I understand what you get when you say it’s an incredible model but amongst other models which in their own right are also incredible it just blends in, but hey it’s the rx78-2 atleast he’s the newest one! That’s how I look at it! Whenever I get a new rx78-2 or any duplicating model in any scale I replace whatever model I have of it by either putting it away or putting it in a different shelf to look more presentable lol
Great piece of a model. Very unique. It was a gift from a good ol friend of mine. Unfortunately some equipment is missing as I got it already assembled. Still nice piece in collection looking how hard it is to get a new one. I’m planning to do some custom with it.
@@gundamartz I managed to find an mg turn A while I was in Japan only to see that it's getting a reprint soon, but the same can't be said about mg turn x.. Ever since I got into the hobby last year it's my white whale. I love syd mead so getting one of those and the gold plated 1/100 sumo are my goals
Depends on the scale and which design speaks for you the most. Hard to compare really due to the scale. I would go with 3.0 but I love 1/100 scale - 2.0 is far, far, far more advanced model kit in general. So it’s up to you. Both are good choices :)
This 2.0 looks like the RG version of the RX-78-2 Origin while the 1.0 looks like the RG version of the original RX-78. I prefer the aesthetic and proportions of the 1.0 except for the light blue torso segments.
Great video. Yet, am I the only in the world that, while admitting this is a prodigy as for the used technology, thinks this guy is NOT RX78/2? The opening torso doesn't work that way in the cartoon, neither does the way the Coreblock connects to the Gundam (the latter issue is shared with the RG 1.0). What about the Unicorn-like grey "stripe" on the red lower back, and what about the vulcans, which are grey instead of yellow? Bandai totally sacrificed screen-accuracy to poseability and gimmicks: it's hard for me to accept this, as I loved the MG 2.0 right because it was the perfect reproduction of what we watched on TV...
Hello my friend. Thank you for your comment. Well I totally get what you mean brother, believe me. We need to keep in mind that the whole reason for a Real Grade was a redesign concept to more „real life mecha and tech” experience and not anime accuracy type of thing. For me personally some of RG are too much and I don’t like some of the choices if it comes to appearance so I get you. But we need to keep in mind the reason for this grade. I hope that we will see advanced kits that are very „anime” like grade in 1/144 scale (as High Grades do better and better with each release) or even 1/100. I like over the top designs also that are very „mechanical” with dozens of details so yeah - matter of personal taste with each release. But I truly understand your feeling as I had the same problem with some redesigns in the past. But on the good side - we can choose what fits best for us and our taste. Also you can check Robot Damashii if you are into action figures. They are very anime like experience if you are looking for better visual representation of your favorite series.
@SunAlucard I can confirm - no fitting issues in my copy. Assembled and disassembled 7 times. Or you talk about the shape of the head armor itself. Maybe there is a feeling that Vulcans are blocked just a little, and I mean JUST A LITTLE (like 10% of plastic from the head armor side, and still I’m talking about macro scale) in some perspectives on videos/photos if I look really close at it - but otherwise - no fitting problems at all. In person you can’t see anything disturbing and it looks perfectly normal. Hope that most copies are fine.
@@mangonalds3414 yes there is a problem, if you look up some Japanese modelers they show it in detail how the vulcans are semi covered and how the vents don't align on the side of the face. I cant really link the video cause that's rude to do.
@@gundamartz good to hear yours had no issue, I know that the first batch of japan/hong kong release had fitment issues on at the head, which caused the vulcans to be semi blocked by white armor and also the vents on the side of the face are not correctly slotted in. I cant really describe how it is, but once you see it, you cant unsee it. It can be found if you look it up on youtube. if youwant to see it use this search term in youtube rg rx-78-2 ガンダム ver.2.0
Yeah I get what you mean. They tried to implement „Origin” style there I think. But yea, this can be too busy for some. But nothing that putty can’t solve :D
Any good 1/144 kit would always gain by being 1/100 but we won’t get it lmao Also you are right, people treat gunpla like legos but they will hate you for pointing that out
Yeah, reality is reality. And it’s sad with abandonment of MG. Still this one is truly amazing piece of engineering and hard not to point that out so I’m happy with the scale and Bandai power showcase. And about the Lego - can’t be loved by everyone 😂
I build both Gunpla and Lego, and I would never glue my Lego pieces. So I don’t treat them exactly the same way. They are both great hobbies but I always want to be able to modify my Lego designs if I make a mistake and if it’s glued together then it becomes harder to repair.
Can never get tired of the RX-78-2. I think it is massively respectful for Bandai to use the OG Gundam as a means to introduce new techniques and ideas to the world of Gunpla. They don't forget where they came from.
i did the thing where I bought it first and then watched a bunch of reviews AFTER haha, I'm just excited.
Doing the same thing also with most stuff🤣
21:53 those are some great poses you got there. thank you for the pose suggestions for my gunplas!
Thank you for your comment! Appreciate it. Enjoy and be happy my friend!✌️
mine just arrived today. i can't wait to build it
love your comparison of the 1.0 and 2.0, great job ~
Great review as always, keep up the good work Mate!
Great comment as always! Thank you for your support to the channel!🩵
Welcome back! I hope you're doing well and that all is good.
Design-wise I much prefer the MG 2.0 and 3.0/RG#01 designs, the reason being the monocoque aspect of the chassis, since the Gundam was built with the outer frame as an integral part of the whole.
The new RG does not look like it has this in mind, it looks very split apart. I personally prefer the inside chest vents to the outside ones, at least on the RX-78-2 as well as the #01 colors. However, I do like the much bulkier proportions on the #02, which is in line with a lot of concept art and the Mk-2.
You're, of course, spot on about the difference between the two kits. The #01 has been fairly judged as a loose kit and a parts-dropper compared to even the RG #02 (Char's Zaku II), which holds together much better. The #01 was always a loose kit even for its age, but it was, as you also mention, an experiment, a dream-pusher to see how far they could go at the time and then learn from.
I think everyone who collects RG gunpla should own the #01 to appreciate how far the line has come and it's still an interesting kit with much more part separation than many of the later RG's.
This always comes up whenever Bandai releases a grandpappy or the Unicorn, 'it's yet another...' is a fair point, but with the grandpappy itself it's different since the designs and builds are always new variations that make them interesting to get, whether it's HG/RG/MG/PG or whether you're a builder/painter/collector. Ironically the statement that it's 'yet another' doesn't really apply since they're always radically different in some way. The G40 for example is in my mind a design abomination and utter failure, but despite that, it's very interesting.
Thanks for the review!
Thank you for your comment! Everything is good on my side. I had a summer break from YT and social media to gain some fresh energy, clear my head (YT is a hard game unfortunately) spend some good summer time and start a new season from September with full force. Missed some new hot releases because of that but I will review them at some point. Narrative Ver.Ka is my next video.
And about the RG 2.0. Brother you got me with MKII reference. It’s total true and yes I see that now! Hope that MkII will also get 2.0 but overall I love the original. I need to buy AEUG ver and review it along with my Titans ver. Great piece of a model. And I think that MkII deserves more love from Bandai and community. It is little in the shadow I think.
About „yet another…” - my main problem is that there is so many great Gundams that needs a model kit more than another Uni or RX782. But you got the point. And it’s the 45th anniversary so I’m not mad about another grandpa this time. Diversity in Grandaddy line is great and we can pick what we like the most. I totally need Beyond Global - love how simple it is and „anime like” but with over the top posing gimmicks. And totally agree - g40 is like a „kill me” design😂
Still - I wish for some new IBO kits with some awesome tech (MGSD Barbie is my spark of hope for the future). This year is good, a lot of good kits and hope that 2025 will be truly amazing and even better. And I had a dream that 1/100 will return with full force and 10 new kits lineup in 2025. I want to believe!
Hope you are great at your end and wish you all the best!
Your videos are getting better and better 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ahh thank you so much my friend, I’m doing/trying my best and honestly appreciate your comment! Gratitude!
I think this kit is exceptional, but I can't help thinking about what other MS need this treatment like my favorite GP01/GP01FB. Oh lawd, if that got a 2.0 release 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
My condolences on getting the single worst RG representation of your favorite Gundam, the RG#13 GP01FB, which incidentally was my first gunpla and despite its flaws made me fall in love with the hobby. I really want the PG though, it looks amazing.
I think that we will see a lot of RG 2.0. Easy milk for Bandai and my wallet is ready! And also… where is my Real Grade Barbatos!?
@Smilomaniac yea that RG is atrocious, but I'm still holding out for something in the future lol.
@gundamartz I know right!!! No rg IBOs is a sin. But yea, I'm really hoping for Stardust Memory to get the 2.0 treatment.
@@gundamartz Maybe they are waiting for a strong enough frame to handle all those giant weapons? Like if we get a Lupus Rex rg with that monstrous mace.
I'm about to buy this bad boy. Thx for your review dude 👍
No problem bro, glad to help!
Just found your video on a search. Love your energy. Got a new subscriber.
Thank you Daniel! Really appreciate that! ✌️
its my first RG, it original came from japan. it only cost 10 bucks there at odaiba mall - gundam base
Next year's new RG is either the RG Zaku 2.0 or the first RG RGM-79 GM.
You think there will be no new RG this year?
@@moejuggler6033 Bandai usually releases two RG gunplas a year, so I think they're done for now unless they surprise us with third RG gunpla release this year.
Whats the other rg this year?
@@joshmiller7793 The Force Impulse Gundam Spec II.
Akatsuki Gundam (Oowashi Pack)
This dude posing skill is out of the roof!
I understand what you get when you say it’s an incredible model but amongst other models which in their own right are also incredible it just blends in, but hey it’s the rx78-2 atleast he’s the newest one! That’s how I look at it! Whenever I get a new rx78-2 or any duplicating model in any scale I replace whatever model I have of it by either putting it away or putting it in a different shelf to look more presentable lol
I am jealous of your mg turn x..
Great piece of a model. Very unique. It was a gift from a good ol friend of mine. Unfortunately some equipment is missing as I got it already assembled. Still nice piece in collection looking how hard it is to get a new one. I’m planning to do some custom with it.
@@gundamartz I managed to find an mg turn A while I was in Japan only to see that it's getting a reprint soon, but the same can't be said about mg turn x.. Ever since I got into the hobby last year it's my white whale. I love syd mead so getting one of those and the gold plated 1/100 sumo are my goals
10 seconds into the video and you already got me convinced to buy it lmao
That escalated quickly!🤣 Enjoy and be happy my friend and thank you for your comment!✌️
Where are you located that you got this kit so fast?
Hi Joe, I’m located in Poland. But I import 90% of my kits from Japan if it comes to new releases :)
Pricing point?
37 dollars
I just want to know when I can buy this because I really need it.
Should be in stock/shipping online. I just picked one up from my local hobby store the other day.
Rg 2.0. Or MG 3.0 which is better
Depends on the scale and which design speaks for you the most. Hard to compare really due to the scale. I would go with 3.0 but I love 1/100 scale - 2.0 is far, far, far more advanced model kit in general. So it’s up to you. Both are good choices :)
@gundamartz ok 3.0 it is
Bro i have every RG number and some p bandai ones , I can't stop lol
This 2.0 looks like the RG version of the RX-78-2 Origin while the 1.0 looks like the RG version of the original RX-78. I prefer the aesthetic and proportions of the 1.0 except for the light blue torso segments.
FUCK I loved that intro
Og rg has its issues but dang it’s a beautiful model. All the rg’s are
Where can i buy it?
Great video. Yet, am I the only in the world that, while admitting this is a prodigy as for the used technology, thinks this guy is NOT RX78/2? The opening torso doesn't work that way in the cartoon, neither does the way the Coreblock connects to the Gundam (the latter issue is shared with the RG 1.0). What about the Unicorn-like grey "stripe" on the red lower back, and what about the vulcans, which are grey instead of yellow?
Bandai totally sacrificed screen-accuracy to poseability and gimmicks: it's hard for me to accept this, as I loved the MG 2.0 right because it was the perfect reproduction of what we watched on TV...
Hello my friend. Thank you for your comment. Well I totally get what you mean brother, believe me. We need to keep in mind that the whole reason for a Real Grade was a redesign concept to more „real life mecha and tech” experience and not anime accuracy type of thing. For me personally some of RG are too much and I don’t like some of the choices if it comes to appearance so I get you. But we need to keep in mind the reason for this grade. I hope that we will see advanced kits that are very „anime” like grade in 1/144 scale (as High Grades do better and better with each release) or even 1/100. I like over the top designs also that are very „mechanical” with dozens of details so yeah - matter of personal taste with each release. But I truly understand your feeling as I had the same problem with some redesigns in the past. But on the good side - we can choose what fits best for us and our taste. Also you can check Robot Damashii if you are into action figures. They are very anime like experience if you are looking for better visual representation of your favorite series.
Yeah, if you r looking for anime accurate... RG is definitely not for you....
@@mikeb4198 Thanks everybody for your kind answers.
how is the complex of the build
I won't buy this until Bandai fixes the head armor fit issues, I just can't get over that the vulcans are blocked by half the armor.
There is no issue with the head. Maybe you did not assemble it properly.
yeah there's some mold problems with the head
@SunAlucard I can confirm - no fitting issues in my copy. Assembled and disassembled 7 times.
Or you talk about the shape of the head armor itself. Maybe there is a feeling that Vulcans are blocked just a little, and I mean JUST A LITTLE (like 10% of plastic from the head armor side, and still I’m talking about macro scale) in some perspectives on videos/photos if I look really close at it - but otherwise - no fitting problems at all. In person you can’t see anything disturbing and it looks perfectly normal.
Hope that most copies are fine.
@@mangonalds3414 yes there is a problem, if you look up some Japanese modelers they show it in detail how the vulcans are semi covered and how the vents don't align on the side of the face. I cant really link the video cause that's rude to do.
@@gundamartz good to hear yours had no issue, I know that the first batch of japan/hong kong release had fitment issues on at the head, which caused the vulcans to be semi blocked by white armor and also the vents on the side of the face are not correctly slotted in. I cant really describe how it is, but once you see it, you cant unsee it. It can be found if you look it up on youtube. if youwant to see it use this search term in youtube rg rx-78-2 ガンダム ver.2.0
too much holes in armor....just like designer of this RG have fetish on holes...
Yeah I get what you mean. They tried to implement „Origin” style there I think. But yea, this can be too busy for some. But nothing that putty can’t solve :D
@@gundamartz overall its so nice...cant wait ready stock on my local hobby shop...wanna try to custom it as GM....GM rules !!!
Any good 1/144 kit would always gain by being 1/100 but we won’t get it lmao
Also you are right, people treat gunpla like legos but they will hate you for pointing that out
Yeah, reality is reality. And it’s sad with abandonment of MG.
Still this one is truly amazing piece of engineering and hard not to point that out so I’m happy with the scale and Bandai power showcase.
And about the Lego - can’t be loved by everyone 😂
@@gundamartzBandai can't really get mad once someone upscales this kit
I build both Gunpla and Lego, and I would never glue my Lego pieces. So I don’t treat them exactly the same way. They are both great hobbies but I always want to be able to modify my Lego designs if I make a mistake and if it’s glued together then it becomes harder to repair.