This kit is a decade old, but somehow is still more articulate than some others being released soon. The accessories put the IBO line to shame, for what they include in the kit. Plus everything you can do with it. Since I'm kit-bashing this thing, I have no regrets with ordering it years later. Thanks for the review, you sold me on the kit!
Was never a big fan of how the Strike looked, but the Strike Noir looks gorgeous. Damn shame about those plastic joints though... still, might pick this up in the future.
I've got to say, you've got a right point there. Really nice points and reason why this kit is in a mid "yes and no" reason to buy. Thank you for helping me to choose which to get.
@@Darkhound708 Shin is the worst Gundam "protagonist". He's so bad, that he lost the protagonist position in his own series to Kira. He's an angry, whiny, hypocritical little bitch.
@@anzaca1 your boring boy band "Kira God" should had died a long ago. His head & chest pulverized by Shin by the Arondite Sword of his Force Impulse thrust thru the chest of your overrated as fuck "Freedom" they say 😈 Your boring protagonist died thru Shin's sheer guts and Heine's brilliant mind. Great tactics employes by them both and silenced, destroyed, sent your amateur boy to the depths of the nether world hahaha 🙂
@@Darkhound708 anzac is right though. Not being a fan of kira but shin is really a brat. He’s too emotional driven and thinks whatever he thinks or does is right that lead to his downfall in the series
@@nikamirimran He was just being real after all that happened to him, lost all his family; parents & little sister & his great love Stellar. What would you expect if that happens to a real human being? Living under the cloud of War? Right before your very eyes; family were brutally taken down. He is just human, he is not perfect. He is genuine. What I like about is that he destroyed Kira & Freedom with sheer guts, tactics, focus & determination. No frills, no special powers. Just the raw power of a great Ace Pilot achieved thru the right mindset & hardwork with the help of his equally talented friend/superior Heine.. 🍻
I know this is an old review but i found it informative especially the comparisons and what other strike backpacks can be used with this kit and its other variants. Im an MG builder but this review and others has convinced me to explore 1 144 hg kits. Subscribed.
Happy to say that this was my first kit, said to say it turned into a mess... nubs everywhere, missing pieces, broken pieces, etc... I just think of it as battle damage.
This really needs a Revive, and while I am not going to be jumping for joy if they did it, I could see them doing a Strike E P-Bandai exclusive in order to get their money's worth out of the mold. Well worth it for the Strike Noir with better joint lifespan, some improved color separation, and presumably the shield compatability by removing the back of the arm, like the MG does
Im predicting more of a p-bandai RG Strike noir conversion kit like what they did with the gundam astrea and also include back the hg noir pack like they did with the p-bandai RG strike rouge with hg IWSP
I really need to get one of these to slap on the new 1/144 Windam kit. Can you imagine the noir wings with the Windam's lanky skinny looking body? It'd be so slick!
I absolutely love this Gundam and easily my favorite Gundam (double x is my equal). I'm surprised this high grade still holds up after building this beast, i do hope to see a modern version of this Gundam.
As far as I know, these joints are made from ABS and therefore they're more durable than just polystyrene rubbing against itself. Not as long-lasting as a polycap, but still REALLY durable. I've had mine for around 2 years and I've *never* seen the usual plastic dust and scrapes on mine's joints. Barely a few scratches, but nothing major.
8:58 Hmm... There's an HGUC Dagger L on the way and there's already an HGUC Aile Strike... Im smelling a P-Bandai Slaughter Dagger in our future... Speaking of; do we have HGUC Launcher/Sword packs yet? EDIT: We do not which is weird.
One rule about the IWSP to mention is that there was a version of the IWSP released through a combined Real Grade + HG SEED P-Bandai Strike Rouge. The requirement of a brace for the Strike Noir to wield it coming from a Gunbarrel Dagger/Slaughter Dagger is still a requirement, however.
Hopefully this gets a remaster like they're doing with some of the seed kits or an rg. Probably one of the coolest looking gundams but you can really see its age. I don't have any master grades but i was consideringing it for this because it looks so much better.
I always paint my joints to tighten them up. I find that joints almost always need tightening. I’ll use a metallic color for the exposed area so it’ll look more mechanical. And that basically solves my loose joints problems while adding a little color.
And the final question is... Should we get this Noir, or wait for the inevitable HGCE Revive Noir (at least for the ones of us without enough shelf space for displayed the MG Noir properly)
Yes. I always paint or clear coat the joints on my kits. It helps out very much. Just paint or topcoat and let dry then put it back together and you’ll have tighter joints. If it doesn’t work out for the first time then take it back apart and give it another coat. It’s all trials and errors and the more you do it the more you find the balances in perfecting your kits. Happy building.
This kit is a decade old, but somehow is still more articulate than some others being released soon. The accessories put the IBO line to shame, for what they include in the kit. Plus everything you can do with it. Since I'm kit-bashing this thing, I have no regrets with ordering it years later. Thanks for the review, you sold me on the kit!
I mean the ibo series didnt feature tech like that.
i bought this kit recently and it beats the entry grade strike with arm articulation
Was never a big fan of how the Strike looked, but the Strike Noir looks gorgeous. Damn shame about those plastic joints though... still, might pick this up in the future.
This needs a revive using the build strike as base.
We have a strike and love/noir strike pack, all we need now is the noir armor and weapons.
@@knightx605 COME ON BANDAI YOU DID IT FOR INFINITE JUSTICE NOW DO IT FOR NOIR
@@Go-pi6pg Bandai be willin with these variations and labeling some of the parts from the base models *Jiyan Altron
Fun fact: Sven once was forced to eject his Noir Striker when it was battle damaged and took the IWSP from a Slaughter Dagger.
Although the IWSP is Orb only...
@@teslashark there is an orb and omni varients.
Sven?
@@shimakaze798 Sven Cal Bayang, the pilot of Strike Noir.
I've got to say, you've got a right point there. Really nice points and reason why this kit is in a mid "yes and no" reason to buy. Thank you for helping me to choose which to get.
"...and the always-bulky...Zaku III!" should on a t-shirt.
I like to pretend Stargazer is the ONLY sequel to Gundam Seed.
And I say that as a Shinn Asuka fan.
Same here bro Shin Asuka rules 💪
@@Darkhound708 Shin is the worst Gundam "protagonist". He's so bad, that he lost the protagonist position in his own series to Kira. He's an angry, whiny, hypocritical little bitch.
@@anzaca1 your boring boy band "Kira God" should had died a long ago. His head & chest pulverized by Shin by the Arondite Sword of his Force Impulse thrust thru the chest of your overrated as fuck "Freedom" they say 😈 Your boring protagonist died thru Shin's sheer guts and Heine's brilliant mind. Great tactics employes by them both and silenced, destroyed, sent your amateur boy to the depths of the nether world hahaha 🙂
@@Darkhound708 anzac is right though. Not being a fan of kira but shin is really a brat. He’s too emotional driven and thinks whatever he thinks or does is right that lead to his downfall in the series
@@nikamirimran He was just being real after all that happened to him, lost all his family; parents & little sister & his great love Stellar. What would you expect if that happens to a real human being? Living under the cloud of War? Right before your very eyes; family were brutally taken down. He is just human, he is not perfect. He is genuine. What I like about is that he destroyed Kira & Freedom with sheer guts, tactics, focus & determination. No frills, no special powers. Just the raw power of a great Ace Pilot achieved thru the right mindset & hardwork with the help of his equally talented friend/superior Heine.. 🍻
I know this is an old review but i found it informative especially the comparisons and what other strike backpacks can be used with this kit and its other variants. Im an MG builder but this review and others has convinced me to explore 1 144 hg kits. Subscribed.
Gotta love Strike Noir both as model kit as well as MS in Stargazer.
Happy to say that this was my first kit, said to say it turned into a mess... nubs everywhere, missing pieces, broken pieces, etc... I just think of it as battle damage.
This really needs a Revive, and while I am not going to be jumping for joy if they did it, I could see them doing a Strike E P-Bandai exclusive in order to get their money's worth out of the mold. Well worth it for the Strike Noir with better joint lifespan, some improved color separation, and presumably the shield compatability by removing the back of the arm, like the MG does
Im predicting more of a p-bandai RG Strike noir conversion kit like what they did with the gundam astrea and also include back the hg noir pack like they did with the p-bandai RG strike rouge with hg IWSP
DarkphoenixF Kun
nothing keeping them from doing both, really
actually there is. popularity and cost. bandai only cares about how popular it is in japan and not other countries, sadly.
this is one of the HG kits that I want to get a revive treatment.
I really need to get one of these to slap on the new 1/144 Windam kit. Can you imagine the noir wings with the Windam's lanky skinny looking body? It'd be so slick!
I absolutely love this Gundam and easily my favorite Gundam (double x is my equal). I'm surprised this high grade still holds up after building this beast, i do hope to see a modern version of this Gundam.
As far as I know, these joints are made from ABS and therefore they're more durable than just polystyrene rubbing against itself. Not as long-lasting as a polycap, but still REALLY durable. I've had mine for around 2 years and I've *never* seen the usual plastic dust and scrapes on mine's joints. Barely a few scratches, but nothing major.
So meaning you can still play around with it after a few years?
Probably the only HG kit of the Strike E that we will have for a while. Y'know, since Bandai likes reissues...
8:58 Hmm... There's an HGUC Dagger L on the way and there's already an HGUC Aile Strike...
Im smelling a P-Bandai Slaughter Dagger in our future...
Speaking of; do we have HGUC Launcher/Sword packs yet?
EDIT: We do not which is weird.
I bet this guy would make extremely informative Gundam news segments in the future 🤔
I love my Noir MG and glad to see the HG of it's time was also a great piece!
I'm missing the intro thou... =(
Strike Noir is the best Strike tbh
LatencyProblem true its actually more practical than the other versions of the strike gundam
One rule about the IWSP to mention is that there was a version of the IWSP released through a combined Real Grade + HG SEED P-Bandai Strike Rouge. The requirement of a brace for the Strike Noir to wield it coming from a Gunbarrel Dagger/Slaughter Dagger is still a requirement, however.
Hopefully this gets a remaster like they're doing with some of the seed kits or an rg. Probably one of the coolest looking gundams but you can really see its age. I don't have any master grades but i was consideringing it for this because it looks so much better.
I always paint my joints to tighten them up. I find that joints almost always need tightening. I’ll use a metallic color for the exposed area so it’ll look more mechanical. And that basically solves my loose joints problems while adding a little color.
And the final question is... Should we get this Noir, or wait for the inevitable HGCE Revive Noir (at least for the ones of us without enough shelf space for displayed the MG Noir properly)
2 years later we're still waiting. Its the only thing putting me off buying the revive aile, and the old noir.
I was on the fence, but you might have pushed me further on the Noir
Definitely a fan of the orgel outro music.
My only question is how long until we can get a revive strike noir ?
Alternate title: strike gundam:edge mod
FIRST *kicked*
Kidding aside, I was looking forward to this man! Was on the fence on buying THIS or HGUC BALL
I wonder if it is compatible with the Build Strike's Full Package backpack or the Star Build Strike's backpack since it is a Strike.
Yes it is!
Oh this model is amazing. So Meijin Kawaguchi thinks his models are AMAZING? Hmph he got nothing on the HG Strike Noir with all that compatibility.
Never liked how the HG left out the twin Duel rifles. You'd have to buy two of that SEED bazooka weapon set to fix that...
It look very impressive! I think I will get one
I see your penchant for keeping spoilers secret was as sterling as ever back then.
Looks great for an HG!
I wonder if you can swap the shoulders, head, and backpack of Strike Noir on the Revive Strike to get a HGCE Strike Noir.
Does the backpack have the universal 3 mm pegs? I’m thinking of buying 2. 1 to use for kit bashing and the second to straight build
Does the arm bend over 90 degrees? Looks like it, even if it is just one joint
Can Topcoating help with the double ball joint on the shoulders?
Yes. I always paint or clear coat the joints on my kits. It helps out very much. Just paint or topcoat and let dry then put it back together and you’ll have tighter joints. If it doesn’t work out for the first time then take it back apart and give it another coat. It’s all trials and errors and the more you do it the more you find the balances in perfecting your kits. Happy building.
hey there kakarot how are its joints now? if it is still holding up i plan to include it in my wishlist
Where did u get the backpack of the laumcher and sword??
What version of the perfect Strike are you using for the parts compatibility?
Love that Meyrin
Assuming I can put some tape in the joint to fix this issue, should I still get this kakarot?
You should review the high grade Hyperion Gundam
I currently have 2 on backorder, so that will eventually happen =D
Btw, is that kit even good?
with lots of movement and items i thought this one is a RG
Where did you get the hg perfect strike pieces?
From the 1/144 HG Perfect Strike
Kakarot197 ok thank you but I am having a Hard time finding a high grade prefect strike?
Not everyone is into MG simply because of the scale...some people prefer 1/144
Mu should had operated this instead of that custom Windam
is this hg gundam seed or hgce?
Noir Helix
Hg seed
No build Noir nor Star Noir?
this Strike is so edgy its edges have spikes.