As a historian buff specially on the Japanese side, my god, those are a N E E D for me Anyone interested, here are the names of the weapons Naginata -imagine a katana but the handle is a spear Jumonji yari -a spear with two cross sickle Tanegashima teppō (or just teppō) -matchlock gun Tachi -older version of a katana with the blade facing down and much more profound curve than a katana we know today
I'm really glad to see you give this guy a look, he's always been my favorite gunpla and it makes me smile to hear that he stands up to the MG standards of today. Also yes, this is meant to be a centerpiece for a collection, and it has been for mine. Whenever folks who have never seen my gunpla collection see it for the first time, they are instantly drawn to the Shin Musha. His design, his backdrop, the stands, and the plaques, they just demand attention. Also, funny you admired the Sengoku no Jin box art, but it was that box art that made me take finished kits, cut the top box art out (Specially MGs), and get the box art framed. Seriously, MG box art makes for some great wall decorations.
@@ExDragonMaster I mean, "gandamu" isn't even a real word in the first place, and if you tried to translate it would probably be something like "guns are metal." They probably just picked whatever kanji looked the most artistically impactful.
Creepy thing, I saw this at Tokyo sky tree and wondered what it was. And then you uploaded this video. Well guess my wallet ain’t gonna be thicc anymore.
This guy & the Musha Mk II are the centerpiece of my collection. They're just such rad, unique designs, & I would love to see them revisited in the future.
I bought this version for a friend for his birthday last year. I found it online for $60, and the site had the Mk. II for $35 so I picked it up for myself. The Mk.II is such a cool model, I have it in my display case next to my event limited clear RG Sinanju
I actually got this kit for free because the seller accidentally sent me this instead of the MG Sinanju Titanium Finish version :) It's really nice looking, a set piece for sure.
love that you reviewed an older kit since there are people new to the hobby that won’t know older kits such as this. (Im one of the new ones to the hobby for several months)
The MG Shin Musha Gundam Sengoku no Jin looks really cool. I really wish they would make a new _Gundam Musou_ game for the PS4. Weird how some weapons don't have a slot to fit into the hand peg. This kit definitely looks good, but the actual design shows it's age.
Left sticker says "Shin Musha Gundam" which is indeed True Samurai Gundam in literal translation since this model is the upgrade version of Samurai (Musha) Gundam from the Plamo Kyoshiro series and considered the "true form" of Musha Gundam. The image you showed from Plamo Kyoshiro was the first iteration of Musha Gundam, Shin Musha actually first appeared in Dynasty Warriors Gundam (Gundam Musou) along with the Musha Gundam Mk-II (which is basically Titans coloured Musha Gundam).
I wish Mecha would be able to review all Gunplas! Hobbylink Japan if u guys are watching this, pls hire this guys to review all your gunplas ya ! Awesome work every single time baby ! Thx Mecha
If it's based on an RX-78-2, then it can be MOD fitted with parts from the OYW, 2.0 or 3.0 to give it an articulation boost, might even make it a "mecha" instead of a "model kit"
I have the basic version of this MG and I have to agree with Mecha on this review. It was my first MG kit and boy did I have fun building it. Though I am planing on doing a bit of painting on it when the weather get better here in Texas.
The Gundam design is inspired by samurai and a truly samurai gundam is beautiful (edit didn't now you'd say that) but wish that bandai would make more kits of these and another gundam warriors game
There are a lot of really awesome samurai-inspired Gundam designs like this that get an SD release and really should be given an MG release like this one and the Musha MkII.
@MechaGaikotsu The 3 "Gundam" characters are used across all of the SD Senshi series, which is entirely inspired by this model (I'm from Hong Kong & grew up there in the 90s; the SD series is *really* popular there for young kids). Musha itself exists in SD form in that series - starting with Musha Shichinin Shuu Hen, & subsequent names of the SDs are onomatopoeia of the english names. This model itself originates from Plamo-Kyoshiro from the 80s, which is one of the first spinoffs of the OG series - and features the customized gunpla battling concept that is now featured in GBF, GBFT, & GBD!!
to be exact, the rx-78 o.y.w version is a mg rx-78 based on the ver.1.5 leg frame with a completely new(at least back then) upper body also, can you review the musha gundam mk-2 as well..?
@@MechaGaikotsu Hi.great review..you are displaying the katana upside down...while I'm aware it's shown that way on the box the proper way to wear /display a katana is with the cutting edge right side up...it's the older swords (tachi) which were worn with the cutting edge down
I was going to buy this for my birthday a few days ago but decided I want my first larger gunpla to be easy even though I love the whole samurai aesthetic
This is totally a nitpick but the swords should be stored with the blade side up so the scabbard should curve downward instead of upward. The reason for this is to prevent the sharp blade from being dulled by knocking around inside the scabbard
Musha Gundam originates in the first Dynasty Warriors Gundam as the only one to originate in it. There's a second one from the second game, and the third adds the Knight Gundam
I have the original version of this kit without the gold plating. Mine was missing a part on the shoulder armor though. Love this kit! I really want the version II.
Just finished this one, the 'basic' version; extraordinarily good kit, but when I tried to use Tamiya panel lining on the thrusters they cracked and several broke. That's my fault, but it did put a damper on how good the final product looks.
I would like to see both Musha Gundams against Mazinkaiser Haou Hagane Works... Both Gundams will have their hands full against a bigger, more powerful mecha
Wanna play Gundam Musou now. Musha Gundam was a badass. Slightly bummed we didn't get one for the PS4 but I guess Versus Was supposed to be the proper gundam game this gen
Ones dry and one needs water! 😃😃 With dry transfers you put the transfer up against the plastic then rub the back of it till it sticks. With water slide transfers you put them in water for a few minutes, then they slide off their backing onto the gundam, then you let them dry. Usually you need to use a setter or they'll peal off.
I love love love that kit, but i really do not like the gold plated part, I bought the original one and repaint the gold part with a more metallic and bronze gold. I think that fit the model way better
Yoooo i got the base kit of this as a birthday gift! Damn I'm excited. Shame about the tabs on the weapons tho, i should try modding them? Orrr use sticky tack lol
not sure if i missed it in the video or not. but those shoulder armor guards also if you lightly wiggle it can be moved away from the arms. though i did buy this kit myself sadly i only was able to snag the non gold platted version but it gave me the excuse to start painting my kits so im painting every gold piece metallic gold. also since you reviewed this kit will the shin musha mk 2 be coming next?
@@MechaGaikotsu that is true it is darker and one thing i also know about it it'll have those shoe lace material on the kit as well. which is the one thing keeping me at bay from getting it. (also is the material ive yet to put on my mg kampfer)
Yep. They used particular kanji that just so happen to sound as whatever they want the word to sound like and then roll with it. That would explain the kanji used for Gundam. The 3 kanji make NO sense otherwise. 頑 - Stubborn (Gan) 駄 - Low grade/poor (da) 無 - Nothingness (mu)
"Embrace your inner weeb, get yourself a giant anime robot samurai today"
That's the astray in a nutshell
I will definitely embrace it. One of the best quotes from Mecha indeed.
I already embraced it with the nobel gundam.. Its a Giant Anime Mecha School Girl
Embrace your inner soldier, get yourself a mono eyed soldier mech today.
Ain't nothing wrong with that.
As a historian buff specially on the Japanese side, my god, those are a N E E D for me
Anyone interested, here are the names of the weapons
Naginata
-imagine a katana but the handle is a spear
Jumonji yari
-a spear with two cross sickle
Tanegashima teppō (or just teppō)
-matchlock gun
Tachi
-older version of a katana with the blade facing down and much more profound curve than a katana we know today
Interesting!
Thank you for the info.
I'm going to get one for X-Mas!
I'm really glad to see you give this guy a look, he's always been my favorite gunpla and it makes me smile to hear that he stands up to the MG standards of today. Also yes, this is meant to be a centerpiece for a collection, and it has been for mine. Whenever folks who have never seen my gunpla collection see it for the first time, they are instantly drawn to the Shin Musha. His design, his backdrop, the stands, and the plaques, they just demand attention.
Also, funny you admired the Sengoku no Jin box art, but it was that box art that made me take finished kits, cut the top box art out (Specially MGs), and get the box art framed. Seriously, MG box art makes for some great wall decorations.
The stickers on the left read "Shinmusha Gundam"
This comment need to be at top, so mecha gaikotsu can see this
The 3 kanji used for Gundam are SUPER weird. They just took 3 kanji that read Gan Da, and Mu, respectively.
That's pretty much something called ateji, where you use kanjo not for their meaning, but for their phonetical sound to make words.
@@ExDragonMaster I mean, "gandamu" isn't even a real word in the first place, and if you tried to translate it would probably be something like "guns are metal." They probably just picked whatever kanji looked the most artistically impactful.
This seems like a nitpick.
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You should get the mg nu gundam heavy weapon system and review it as an anticipation video for the RG nu gundam
But the hws ruins every part of the look of the nu gundam
@@ForgedHorizons pheh, u should take a look of the Nu in the novels.
this was in stock at the place i buy my gunpla from so i HAD to get it. i am so happy i did because i am so looking forward to it.
@mechagaikotsu Do older model reviews..... Like Full armor mg part 2, Hyaku Shiki 2.0, and the build divers Ball mg!
Creepy thing, I saw this at Tokyo sky tree and wondered what it was. And then you uploaded this video.
Well guess my wallet ain’t gonna be thicc anymore.
Nobodys wallet can be thicc in the gundam hobby, sadly
ManzaZappers I was at a BIC camera when I saw it
try akihabara amiami or mandarake
Mine's never thicc 😥
S a m e
Wait a second...
*ThIs IsN't A kItChEn SiNk*
Jai MAIYA a toaster
This guy & the Musha Mk II are the centerpiece of my collection. They're just such rad, unique designs, & I would love to see them revisited in the future.
I bought this version for a friend for his birthday last year. I found it online for $60, and the site had the Mk. II for $35 so I picked it up for myself. The Mk.II is such a cool model, I have it in my display case next to my event limited clear RG Sinanju
I actually got this kit for free because the seller accidentally sent me this instead of the MG Sinanju Titanium Finish version :)
It's really nice looking, a set piece for sure.
Holy shit, what a L U C K .
I just moved and this was the first kit I made in my new house. A brilliantly eye catching piece that's the first thing guests see when they walk in.
MadDragonify M lol same. Just finished building it at 5 in the morning
love that you reviewed an older kit since there are people new to the hobby that won’t know older kits such as this. (Im one of the new ones to the hobby for several months)
The MG Shin Musha Gundam Sengoku no Jin looks really cool.
I really wish they would make a new _Gundam Musou_ game for the PS4.
Weird how some weapons don't have a slot to fit into the hand peg.
This kit definitely looks good, but the actual design shows it's age.
Shin musha:exists
The other end of the room:
*sad astray noises*
Honestly, the backdrop might be my favorite part of this kit. Really makes it an amazing display piece.
In the game. The shin musta is controlled by a AI.
So no pilot
I want this so much
*peeks at wallet*
oh...
I can relate. :(
Played this MS in Dynasty Warriors Gundam. I think it's suppose to be sentient and the 'beam rifle' is actually a bazooka.
Left sticker says "Shin Musha Gundam" which is indeed True Samurai Gundam in literal translation since this model is the upgrade version of Samurai (Musha) Gundam from the Plamo Kyoshiro series and considered the "true form" of Musha Gundam. The image you showed from Plamo Kyoshiro was the first iteration of Musha Gundam, Shin Musha actually first appeared in Dynasty Warriors Gundam (Gundam Musou) along with the Musha Gundam Mk-II (which is basically Titans coloured Musha Gundam).
Thx u 4 review this old school gunpla
I've always loved the samurai themed Gundams
Me too!
They Are So Unique and Fascinating Just Imagine a Hirm of the Shin Musha Gundam
I remember seeing this in the window of a Japanese hobby shop when I had like 10 or so years and it's been a dream of mine to own one.
omg finally .. i really wanted a detailed and 1080p review of this..
I wish Mecha would be able to review all Gunplas! Hobbylink Japan if u guys are watching this, pls hire this guys to review all your gunplas ya ! Awesome work every single time baby ! Thx Mecha
They need to send me a few thralls to build the kits for me too!
@@MechaGaikotsu Awww. Yeah must be super tiring to build all these gundams. I bet you must have many boxes laying around & haven't been touched yet.
If it's based on an RX-78-2, then it can be MOD fitted with parts from the OYW, 2.0 or 3.0 to give it an articulation boost, might even make it a "mecha" instead of a "model kit"
I got this as a birthday present for my friend in March. I got myself the Mk II and I freaking love it
I have the basic version of this MG and I have to agree with Mecha on this review. It was my first MG kit and boy did I have fun building it. Though I am planing on doing a bit of painting on it when the weather get better here in Texas.
Back in 2009: varriant gundam didn't much getting P-Bandai kit
Nowadays: too many P-(freaking)Bandai
Please do a review of the counterpart (the MG Musha Mark II)
The Gundam design is inspired by samurai and a truly samurai gundam is beautiful (edit didn't now you'd say that) but wish that bandai would make more kits of these and another gundam warriors game
There are a lot of really awesome samurai-inspired Gundam designs like this that get an SD release and really should be given an MG release like this one and the Musha MkII.
@MechaGaikotsu The 3 "Gundam" characters are used across all of the SD Senshi series, which is entirely inspired by this model (I'm from Hong Kong & grew up there in the 90s; the SD series is *really* popular there for young kids). Musha itself exists in SD form in that series - starting with Musha Shichinin Shuu Hen, & subsequent names of the SDs are onomatopoeia of the english names. This model itself originates from Plamo-Kyoshiro from the 80s, which is one of the first spinoffs of the OG series - and features the customized gunpla battling concept that is now featured in GBF, GBFT, & GBD!!
Thank you for responding to my request.
to be exact, the rx-78 o.y.w version is a mg rx-78 based on the ver.1.5 leg frame with a completely new(at least back then) upper body
also, can you review the musha gundam mk-2 as well..?
Thats another one Mk. II, guess I have to order it now!
@@MechaGaikotsu Hi.great review..you are displaying the katana upside down...while I'm aware it's shown that way on the box the proper way to wear /display a katana is with the cutting edge right side up...it's the older swords (tachi) which were worn with the cutting edge down
I got so excited when I saw the notification for this video
Nice! I got myself a shin musha mark II and I'm considering getting this one too.
I was going to buy this for my birthday a few days ago but decided I want my first larger gunpla to be easy even though I love the whole samurai aesthetic
This is totally a nitpick but the swords should be stored with the blade side up so the scabbard should curve downward instead of upward. The reason for this is to prevent the sharp blade from being dulled by knocking around inside the scabbard
Musha Gundam originates in the first Dynasty Warriors Gundam as the only one to originate in it. There's a second one from the second game, and the third adds the Knight Gundam
This is my all time favourite kit. It's amazing
"Absolute Set Piece"
For a moment I thought he would say Absolute Unit!
I have the original version of this kit without the gold plating. Mine was missing a part on the shoulder armor though. Love this kit! I really want the version II.
Hi Mecha Gaikotsu , Is the older version same as this one ? Except for the gold plated parts ?
I need an RG version of it... I oso hope Bandai come out with a series of Samurai Gundam...
This is basically an mg version of an SD gundam. Making it a real version of an sd gundam. Similar to knight gundam.
This and the Shin Musha MK 2, are two of my favorite MG's.
Would be interesting to see a kitbash of musha Gundam and Alex 2.0
Oh, look at that yukimura sanada spear, so badass!
thank you for reviewing old model kits.
Was not expecting this
Just finished this one, the 'basic' version; extraordinarily good kit, but when I tried to use Tamiya panel lining on the thrusters they cracked and several broke. That's my fault, but it did put a damper on how good the final product looks.
Oh that samurai boy is SPICY!!
Review on the MK2 shin musha next?
this is one of my favorite kits. im thinking of getting another one too
I got this kit while playing ghost of tsushima on my birthday, so I officially call it the tsushima gundam
That's pretty funny. I was thinking to myself "Is that a Tanegashima?" as soon as I saw it on the screen, too. XD
i wish i had this gundam
You had me and I had myself!
Also want an MG Knight Gundam gunpla.
9:04 good one
All Hail to Katoki, love the design. Probably will get this someday.
This has always been on my list as a maybe and I think I may get it now that I watched this... but the other version not the bling bling gold.
Keep 'em coming!!
I would like to see both Musha Gundams against Mazinkaiser Haou Hagane Works... Both Gundams will have their hands full against a bigger, more powerful mecha
Question.. Have you reviewed the Wing Gundam Fenice ? I searched and didnt see a review of yours for it.. JW is all
I think I've seen it under his channel. Or it's under TypeV3 for sure.
planning to buy this and apply all the armor to sengoku astray MG
no MG Polypod Ball
no HG Barzam
no MG Full Armor Gundam part 2
no Beam Boomerang
no PG Transam Raiser pt2
no HG Tequila
Wanna play Gundam Musou now. Musha Gundam was a badass. Slightly bummed we didn't get one for the PS4 but I guess Versus Was supposed to be the proper gundam game this gen
excuse me, on 5.07,
did origin version of RX-78-2's chest part (yellow part) fall off somewhere? or did you lost it?
Is this still avalible to buy ? . I have a love of both mechas and samurai , so this is up my alley
FANTASTIC!!
I have a question: What are the differences between Dry Transfers and Waterslides decals?
Ones dry and one needs water! 😃😃
With dry transfers you put the transfer up against the plastic then rub the back of it till it sticks.
With water slide transfers you put them in water for a few minutes, then they slide off their backing onto the gundam, then you let them dry. Usually you need to use a setter or they'll peal off.
@@MechaGaikotsu Thank you! I need it.
I have this and it is a beautiful kit...
Wish the mk2 came with a special stand like this one
What are the odds, I finished building this kit in the beginning of the week.
I love love love that kit, but i really do not like the gold plated part, I bought the original one and repaint the gold part with a more metallic and bronze gold. I think that fit the model way better
I was literally thinking of this kit last night
My first gunpla😍
Thank God I still have my ps2
For some reason I remember encountering a musha gundam in dynasty warriors...
I was browsing Hobby link Japan looking for my third Gunpla when I found this by accident. I was in love instantly. Rip my wallet
MG THUNDERBOLT PART 2?!?!?!
Throwback kit is on the way.
coolest MG for me
Looks badass!
Love the design but I think I will go for the standard kit and paint it. Hope we can see more old MG reviews
Really nice kit, was able to pick it up last year for 5000 yen at the Akiba Sofmap store.
Damn, nice get!
Now that OST (Samurai Edge) is appropriate.
I remembered when jabman reviewed this, he said the gold was ugly but from your video it looks amazing
There are 2 versions of this kit. One is a cheaper, but no display stand and shiny gold, and then this one.
It does look nice but I prefer my boy Musha Gundam MK II
Musha MK-II is sexy and based off of the MK-II 2.0, what's not to love?
I would love to have this with my Japanese displays (non-gundam stuff).
For old kits please review the RX-78-4 and 5! And for a newer kit maybe the HG RX-78-3 Revive?
I have this kit with no manual!!! Can you help me!?!?
Watch a speed build or something like that
If you're reviewing this, then might as well review the Musha Mk. II. It would be neat to hear what you think about that.
One of my wish list.
I sprayed mine metallic gold. I have the basic one still looks great
Yoooo i got the base kit of this as a birthday gift! Damn I'm excited. Shame about the tabs on the weapons tho, i should try modding them? Orrr use sticky tack lol
Sazabi Ver. Ka for next old school review would be cool
I hope this thing and Mk. II get either new Master Grade or Real Grade kits.
I’ve had this kit as well as a perfect grade Red Frame Astray, still in their shrink wrap for almost 10 years. Life gets in the way 😔
not sure if i missed it in the video or not. but those shoulder armor guards also if you lightly wiggle it can be moved away from the arms.
though i did buy this kit myself sadly i only was able to snag the non gold platted version but it gave me the excuse to start painting my kits so im painting every gold piece metallic gold.
also since you reviewed this kit will the shin musha mk 2 be coming next?
I'm thinking about it, but I'm not a huge fan of the color. A lot harder to film!
@@MechaGaikotsu that is true it is darker and one thing i also know about it it'll have those shoe lace material on the kit as well. which is the one thing keeping me at bay from getting it. (also is the material ive yet to put on my mg kampfer)
I wanna see a builders version of the Alex based on this design.
the 'family name' is actually somekind like how Yankee name their gang
AH, that makes sense!
Yep. They used particular kanji that just so happen to sound as whatever they want the word to sound like and then roll with it. That would explain the kanji used for Gundam. The 3 kanji make NO sense otherwise.
頑 - Stubborn (Gan)
駄 - Low grade/poor (da)
無 - Nothingness (mu)
The sengoku astray’s master